Category Archives: Travel Management

RCI welcomed three new resorts in Japan to its vacation exchange network through an affiliation agreement with Cest la vie Resort Izumigo

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SINGAPORE, 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the worldwide leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE:WYN), recently welcomed three new resorts in Japan to its vacation exchange network through an affiliation agreement with Cest la vie Resort Izumigo, bringing exciting new destination options in Japan to its 3.8… Read the full press release

ICICI Bank and Jet Airways launch contactless business credit card for SMEs — ‘Jet Airways ICICI Bank Business Advantage Card’

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Country’s first contactless business credit card for SMEs and their employees Offers dual advantage reward programme on card spends as well as repayments, a global first MUMBAI, 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — ICICI Bank announced the launch of the country’s first contactless business credit card in association with Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, for… Read the full press release

The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House further expand with the opening of 10 new hotels during first quarter of 2016

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Developers drawn to hotels’ growth in urban centers and unique customization capabilities CHICAGO, 2016-May-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands continue their growth in new markets to meet guests’ needs with the opening of 10 new hotels during the first quarter of 2016. The seven Hyatt Place hotels and three… Read the full press release

South African Airways updates on 2016 wage negotiations with labour unions

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JOHANNESBURG, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) is committed towards finding a speedy resolution to 2016 wage negotiations with labour unions. The airline would like to provide the following update on negotiations currently underway. 1.    SAA commenced wage negotiations on 11 April 2016 with four labour unions that enjoy recognition and… Read the full press release

Check Point Travel to deploy Dolphin Dynamics’ booking technology

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LONDON, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Check Point Travel, an independent travel company based in Aarhus, Denmark has reached agreement to deploy Dolphin Dynamics’ booking technology as part of a major strategic investment in its online presence. Established for 20 years, the independent long-haul travel specialist already uses Dolphin back-office, sales and contract management technology… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines ranked highest in traditional carrier satisfaction for the ninth consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2016 Study

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Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan also again named top airline loyalty/rewards program SEATTLE, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines ranked highest in airline customer satisfaction among traditional carriers for the ninth consecutive year in the J.D. Power 2016 North America Airline Satisfaction Study. The organization also announced today that travelers ranked the Alaska Airlines Mileage… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines listed amongst the 2016 Most Valuable Employers for Military® as named by CivilianJobs.com

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DALLAS, TEXAS, 2016-May-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) is among the 2016 Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military® as named by CivilianJobs.com. The MVE winners list helps veterans and job-seekers with military experience identify the top employers to target for civilian careers. “We’re honored to be a Most Valuable Employer for Military, and… Read the full press release

Expedia Affiliate Network Senior Account Manager Fritz Oberhummer named one of Phocuswright’s 35 Young Leaders Class of 2016

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Fritz Oberhummer, Senior Account Manager EMEA, Expedia Affiliate Network Brand, was named as one of Phocuswright’s 35 Young Leaders Class of 2016 Bellevue, WA, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), a division of the Expedia group, one of the world’s leading online travel companies, is proud to announce that Fritz Oberhummer, Senior… Read the full press release

Meridian partners with Qantas to offer its customers free membership to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program and reward new customers with 10,000 Qantas Points

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NEW ZEALAND, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Meridian, New Zealand’s largest electricity provider, has partnered with Qantas to offer its customers free membership to the Qantas Frequent Flyer program and reward new customers with 10,000 Qantas Points[i] – enough to book a one-way Jetstar flight within New Zealand[ii]. Existing Meridian customers can also enter a… Read the full press release

The Airport Operators Association announces the appointment of Henk van Klaveren as its new Public Affairs & PR Manager

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Leeds, United Kingdom, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Airport Operators Association (AOA) is pleased to announce that Henk van Klaveren has joined the Airport Operators Association as its new Public Affairs & PR Manager. He replaces PA & PR Director Tim Alderslade, who joins BATA as its new Chief Executive. Henk has a strong… Read the full press release

Heathrow to exceed the conditions set out in the Airports Commission’s recommendation for Heathrow expansion

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Airports Commission unanimously recommended Heathrow expansion Heathrow will exceed the overall package of conditions the Commission set Measures include support for an early introduction of ban on scheduled flights for six and a half hours every night after expansion planning consent received and the necessary airspace is modernised Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye writes to the… Read the full press release

Four of the UK’s leading architectural practices showcase striking new concepts for Heathrow’s vision for expansion

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  Heathrow selects four of Britain’s best aviation architects to progress vision for expansion Striking new images showcase the best of British design and reveal a first look into the future at Britain’s global gateway Architects challenged to redefine what an airport should be with bold sustainable ideas, innovative technologies and integrated into local communities… Read the full press release

IHG® introduces Franchise Plus, a new franchise model for its Holiday Inn Express brand in China

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Announces location of first Holiday Inn Express Franchise Plus hotel In Shanghai Shanghai, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the launch of a new franchise model for its Holiday Inn Express brand in China. The new model, called Franchise Plus, has been specifically… Read the full press release

Toronto Pearson International Airport presented a painted steel sculpture The Book to the City of Mississauga

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TORONTO, 2016-May-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On May 10, 2016, Toronto Pearson International Airport presented The Book – a painted steel sculpture – to the City of Mississauga. Aptly located at Celebration Square near the Central Library, this public art piece depicts an open book with two pages torn from its spine appearing to blow… Read the full press release

Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) saved £90,000 in the first year of introducing its new travel policy

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LONDON, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) revealed today that it has saved £90,000 in the first year of introducing its new travel policy, introduced at the end of 2014. The savings have come from AVDC’s innovative travel policy, created in conjunction with Enterprise to bring the council in line with… Read the full press release

IHG announces new InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts property in San Diego set to open in 2018

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InterContinental San Diego is the Latest Development in Partnership with Portman Holdings ATLANTA, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the development of a new InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts property in San Diego by Lankford-Phelps-Portman (LPP), a development partnership. Set to open in 2018, the… Read the full press release

IHG® Rewards Club survey reveals that travellers could save more than £20 million a year by booking hotels directly

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Three quarters of brits are unaware that they could overpay if they book through a price comparison site Nearly 80% of Brits falsely believe that price comparison sites offer the best rates and a further three quarters believe all available rates are shown And, three quarters (76%) of Brits would not use price comparison sites… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines Technik appoints Michael Kaye as new Head

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VIENNA, Austria, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Michael Kaye (50) has commenced work as the new Head of Austrian Airlines Technik effective May 1, 2016. In this capacity he succeeds Michael Delion, who has taken up a new position at Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg. “With Michael Kaye we have been able to attract a… Read the full press release

Cruise Lines International Association welcomes Caroline Johnson as Senior Vice President, Membership Operations

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Washington DC, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced that Caroline Johnson has joined the organization as Senior Vice President, Membership Operations. Johnson will be responsible for leading membership strategy, planning and business operations in North America. Johnson, who has been with CLIA for the last four months as a contractor,… Read the full press release

Marriott International, Inc. declares quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents ($0.30) per share of common stock

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Bethesda, Md., 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of 30 cents ($0.30) per share of common stock, which represents a 20 percent increase over the previous quarterly dividend amount of $0.25 per share. The dividend is payable on… Read the full press release

Shanna Smith appointed San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau’s new Chief of Staff

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San Antonio, Texas, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Shanna Smith is the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (SACVB) new Chief of Staff.   In her new role, she will focus on the SACVB’s long-term strategic plan, producing critical executive messages, overseeing the organization’s annual meeting, National Travel and Tourism Week initiative and Experience Dedicated Destination… Read the full press release

THOR Inc. announces the appointment of Linda Plopper as Supplier Relations Account Manager

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Mrs. Linda Plopper joins THOR’s team as its new Supplier Relations Account Manager  LANGLEY, UK, 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ — THOR Inc., a world leading travel services company, today announces the appointment of Supplier Relations Account Manager, Linda Plopper. In her new role, Linda is responsible for maintaining strong relationships with current travel supplier… Read the full press release

Hilton Coylumbridge reduces its carbon footprint with £387.8K investment for new Biomass Energy Centre

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Hilton Coylumbridge Announces Completion of Bespoke Biomass System to Provide Sustainable Energy for the 60-Acre Hotel Located in the Cairngorms National Park COYLUMBIRDGE, U.K., 2016-May-10 — /Travel PR News/ —  Hilton Coylumbridge has invested £387.8K in building a new Biomass Energy Centre to replace the previously existing oil fired boilers and reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint…. Read the full press release

Aeroflot and Avis Car Rental announce partnership within Aeroflot Bonus loyalty program

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MOSCOW, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot and Avis Car Rental announce partnership within the Aeroflot Bonus loyalty program. Now Aeroflot Bonus Program members can get up to 1,500 miles and discount up to 15% for Avis rentals worldwide. All Aeroflot Bonus members who rent with Avis between May 4th and August 31st, 2016 will… Read the full press release

United Airlines president Oscar Munoz to speak at GBTA Convention 2016

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Alexandria, VA, 2016-May-09 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced Oscar Munoz, president and CEO of United Airlines, will be a featured speaker at GBTA Convention 2016, July 16-20 in Denver, Colorado. Munoz will speak at Center Stage on… Read the full press release

Amanda Pallagi Naim is the new Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Austin

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Eight-year Four Seasons veteran promoted to top chef position Austin, TX, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — For Amanda Pallagi Naim, saying she belongs in the kitchen isn’t an insult, it’s simply the truth. Indeed, the new Executive Pastry Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Austin can trace her culinary roots back to her childhood in McAllen,… Read the full press release

The all-new Four Seasons Hotel Jakarta: Sophisticated haven of relaxed glamour

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Four Seasons returns to Jakarta with an all-new, all suites hotel in Capital Place on Jalan Gatot Subroto 125 suite hotel with four dining outlets, exclusive event space, luxurious spa and beautifully landscaped pool terrace Jakarta, Indonesia, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — This summer, a sophisticated haven of relaxed glamour will open in the heart… Read the full press release

Subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland extended

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Big boost for night, weekend work at the Port of Oakland Subsidy extended, largest marine terminal adds functions to night gates Oakland, Calif., 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — A $1.5 million subsidy program to stimulate night and weekend business at the Port of Oakland has been extended. The Port’s largest marine terminal operator responded today… Read the full press release

HMSHost took over operations of six restaurants at Piedmont Triad International Airport

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BETHESDA, MD, 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Overnight, global restaurateur HMSHost has successfully taken over operations of six restaurants at Piedmont Triad International Airport. This past weekend’s transition of restaurant operations from SSP is the first step towards transforming the dining experience at Greensboro’s airport. HMSHost will continue to operate existing brands while renovating and rotating in… Read the full press release

RCI presented the ARDA International Foundation with donation of $50,000 USD to support industry research and education programs

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HOLLYWOOD, FLA., 2016-May-04 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI presented the ARDA International Foundation (AIF) with a donation of $50,000 USD on May 3, 2016, during ARDA World 2016 in Hollywood, Florida. AIF is a nonprofit organization led by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) that serves to advance knowledge of the industry through its comprehensive… Read the full press release