Category Archives: Travel Management

The Pacific Asia Travel Association and the Reef-World Foundation announce new organisational partnership

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Partnership to strengthen focus on marine tourism in the Asia Pacific Region BANGKOK, 2016-Apr-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Reef-World Foundation(Reef-World) have announced a new organisational partnership, recognising the positive impacts that their mutual support and endorsement can have in the areas of marine conservation and in the sustainable development of… Read the full press release

Texan designer and principal of Whitespace Interiors Michael Dalton selected to lead Four Seasons Hotel Austin meeting space enhancements

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Austin’s unique spirit reflected in summer enhancement Austin, TX, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Stepping into the soon-to-be-refurbished ballroom at Four Seasons Hotel Austin is like a homecoming of sorts for Michael Dalton, principal of Whitespace Interiors and the designer hand-selected to lead the downtown Austin Hotel’s upcoming meeting space enhancements. A Texan and… Read the full press release

Global Business Travel Association further expands globally with the launch of GBTA India

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India Currently 10th Largest Business Travel Market in the World, Poised for Breakout Growth Alexandria, VA/Gurgaon, 2016-Apr-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, today announced the launch of GBTA India as part of its continuing global expansion. GBTA’s initial focus in the region… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels announces the appointment of Steve Caron to vice president, Head of Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels™

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Industry veteran to lead new vacation rental business of international hotel company ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-Apr-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced today the appointment of Steve Caron to vice president, Head of Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels™. With over 20 years of expertise… Read the full press release

Nebraska Tourism Commission to host town hall meetings ahead of National Travel and Tourism Week

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LINCOLN, Neb., 2016-Apr-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Just ahead of National Travel and Tourism Week, the Nebraska Tourism Commission will host town hall meetings in eight different Nebraska communities. “With the beginning of summer travel, the 2016 Nebraska Passport Program launch and Travel and Tourism Week, the month of May is a very exciting time… Read the full press release

The Calgary Airport Authority launches new program featuring canine companions to enhance the passenger experience at Calgary International Airport

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Calgary, AB, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority (the Authority) today launched a new program featuring canine companions to enhance the passenger experience at Calgary International Airport (YYC). The Pre-Board Pals program brings furry guests and their volunteer sidekicks, to one of Canada’s busiest airports to interact with and bring smiles to… Read the full press release

Jet Airways signs the ‘Buckingham Palace Declaration’ to support the global fight against illegal wildlife trafficking

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Mumbai, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline has signed the ‘Buckingham Palace Declaration’ and affirmed its support to the global fight against illegal wildlife trafficking. The declaration was signed by Jet Airways in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, during the Duke and Duchess of… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport’s Chaplaincy team joins forces with Greater Manchester Police to promote diversity and respect within multi-cultural communities

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MANCHESTER, UK, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chaplaincy team at Manchester Airport are joining forces with Greater Manchester Police to promote diversity and respect within multi-cultural communities. Part of a national community led initiative, ‘We stand together’ celebrates our differences, promotes respect and tolerance and builds a stronger, safer more cohesive society. Manchester Airport… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean announces that Chinese actress Fan Bingbing will be the Godmother for Ovation of the Seas

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Fan Bingbing To Become Cruise Industry’s First Chinese Star To Name New Ship Beijing, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Royal Caribbean International today announced that internationally-acclaimed Chinese actress, Fan Bingbing, will be the Godmother for Ovation of the Seas, the world’s newest and most technologically advanced cruise ship. The announcement was made by Dr. Zinan… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport unveils its first multisensory room for travelers on the autism spectrum

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ATLANTA, 2016-Apr-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) officials will join Delta Air Lines, Wings for Autism, The Arc Georgia and The Arc Midlands on Tuesday for the unveiling of the Airport’s first multisensory room for travelers on the autism spectrum. The new room provides a soothing, supportive environment and contains… Read the full press release

SkyTeam announces the opening of its latest lounge at Dubai International Airport

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First alliance-branded lounge in the Gulf region, fifth in worldwide network DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, today officially opened its latest lounge at Dubai International Airport.  Situated in the newly-built Concourse D, Terminal 1, the lounge has been designed to offer high-end hospitality and amenities for… Read the full press release

Gatwick expansion receives overwhelming support from London councillors – YouGov survey

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Overwhelming support for Gatwick expansion from London councillors London residents continue to choose Gatwick over Heathrow Concerns over noise and air quality the key issues LONDON, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — With less than a month until Londoners go to the polls, 62% of the capital’s councillors have come out in support of Gatwick expansion… Read the full press release

Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate: Three years of consecutive month and month growth

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3.1 million passengers travelled through Gatwick in March, +5.8% year on year, marking three years of consecutive month on month growth Norwegian’s Boston route kicks off Gatwick’s summer of long-haul with 20 new routes including Hong Kong, Cape Town, Vancouver, Lima and Costa Rica Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate said:“Three years of consecutive month on month… Read the full press release

SAS launches simple and flexible way to bid for an upgrade to Plus or Business

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From April 25, it will be easy for SAS customers to bid for an upgrade to Plus or Business. This will give more customers a greater opportunity to enjoy SAS’s best products.  STOCKHOLM, Sweden, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — SAS is launching a simple and flexible way to bid on an upgrade, whether you are… Read the full press release

Airbus, fly2help and Bristol Airport hosted an event for young people from charities Reach, CLIC Sargent and Ronald McDonald House Bristol

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BRISTOL, UK, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Aircraft manufacturer Airbus teamed up with aviation charity fly2help and Bristol Airport to host a very special action packed day of flight for local young people and their families. The young people, all aged four to 16, came from charities Reach, CLIC Sargent and Ronald McDonald House Bristol. They… Read the full press release

South African Airways’ Sawubona wins Africa’s leading in-flight magazine for the second year in a row

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JOHANNESBURG, 2016-Apr-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Sawubona, the in-flight magazine of South African Airways (SAA), the leading airline on the African continent, scooped the award for Africa’s leading in-flight magazine for the second year in a row. The award for Africa’s leading in-flight magazine was made at the World Travel Awards™ in Zanzibar, Tanzania, this… Read the full press release

Pacific Asia Travel Association extends its partnership with UBM UK (Routes)

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BANGKOK, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is strengthening its partnership with UBM UK (Routes). An extension of the current agreement was sealed during Routes Asia in Manila where PATA, in partnership with Routes Asia, organised the PATA President’s Brief. This exclusive session, under the theme ‘Global Insights Impacting Aviation and Tourism’… Read the full press release

‘Mapping the Airways’ A New book by British Airways maps out the airline’s history

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LONDON, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — A new book by British Airways maps out the airline’s history and the vital part played by mapping for navigators and travellers alike, as aviation took off and came of age. From the early days of flying, using charts and compasses to state-of-the-art aircraft using on-board moving maps, ‘Mapping… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways wins ‘Best In-flight Duty Free’ for the Middle East and Africa 2016 in Pax International Readers Awards

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In-flight award follows Hamad International Airport’s acclaim as World’s Fifth Best Airport for Shopping by Skytrax DOHA, Qatar, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways’ customer experience has again been recognised for its industry leadership position, having received the ‘Best In-flight Duty Free’ for the Middle East and Africa 2016 in the Pax International Readers… Read the full press release

Horizon Air announces purchase of 30 new three-class Embraer E175 jets for Alaska Airlines

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Inflight amenities include Wi-Fi and inflight entertainment Portland, Oregon, 2016-Apr-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Horizon Air today announced it will grow its fleet with the purchase of 30 new three-class Embraer E175 jets, which will fly exclusively for Alaska Airlines. The order, which also includes 33 options, will be delivered over three years starting next… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group marks 10th anniversary of its fastest-growing brand, Baymont Inn & Suites

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Wyndham Hotel Group’s fastest-growing brand defies expectations with record growth in 2015, robust outlook for 2016 PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2016-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group is marking the 10th anniversary of its fastest-growing brand, Baymont Inn & Suites, a midscale, limited-service brand focused on good, old-fashioned service. Since being acquired in 2006, Baymont has more than… Read the full press release

Genting Hong Kong and China Merchants Shekou Holdings to develop Tai Zi Bay, Shekou, Shenzhen into international cruise homeport

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Hong Kong, 2016-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Genting Hong Kong, a leading global leisure, entertainment and hospitality enterprise, has entered into a strategic cooperation framework agreement with China Merchants Shekou Holdings to jointly develop Tai Zi Bay, Shekou, Shenzhen into an international cruise homeport with the goal to accelerate the growth of the cruise industry… Read the full press release

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to host two Seasonal Job Fairs on April 16 and May 12, 2016

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POWELL, Ohio, 2016-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — WHAT:           Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will host two Seasonal Job Fairs for potential applicants to apply and interview for employment at the Zoo, Zoombezi Bay and Safari Golf Club. WHEN:           Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 1 to… Read the full press release

Earth Day: HMSHost to contribute portion of sales from natural dark chocolate bars to an environmental cause

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HMSHost Offers Travelers a Delicious Way to Offset Carbon Bethesda, MD, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — In the spirit of Earth Day and beyond, global restaurateur HMSHost is offering travelers a delicious way to help offset carbon emissions through the month of April. At select HMSHost airport and motorway locations across the United States, travelers… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport announces the appointment of Scott Weenink as Company Secretary

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport announces the appointment of Scott Weenink as Company Secretary. Sir Henry van der Heyden, Auckland Airport’s Chair, says, “The Board is delighted to approve Management’s recommendation to appoint Scott Weenink as Company Secretary, and directors look forward to working with Scott on the governance of… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport establishes two new standby bank facilities totalling NZ$200 million

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has established two new standby bank facilities totalling NZ$200 million. These have been established to refinance existing NZ$80 million and NZ$35 million undrawn facilities, which are set to mature on 30 April 2016. The two new undrawn standby facilities are provided by BNZ (NZ$125 million)… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways makes significant step to be the leader in Aviation Medicine with Etihad Airways Medical Centre and the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland partnership

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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways Medical Centre, the UAE’s first aeromedical facility, and the Faculty of Occupational Medicine at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI), Ireland’s oldest post-graduate medical training body, have announced a pioneering new partnership to provide the airline with educational, training, research and operational excellence… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways wins its second consecutive award for its innovative new cabins

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways has won the coveted 2016 Crystal Cabin Award in the new ‘Cabin Concepts’ category for its Boeing 787 First Class cabin, featuring the airline’s new First Suites, unique to its Dreamliner fleet. The ceremony was held last night in Hamburg, Germany, as part… Read the full press release

Edgar Kano named Executive Chef of Four Seasons Resort Bora Bora

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Culinary veteran to run the kitchen at award-winning resort in French Polynesia Bora Bora, French Polynesia, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Kano, a 23-year industry veteran, has worked in Four Seasons hotels around the world, and makes the move to French Polynesia from Four Seasons Hotel Mexico, DF, where he most recently served as Executive… Read the full press release

GBTA Foundation in partnership with iJET International launch new Travel Risk Management Maturity Model Self-Assessment Tool

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Updated Tool Not Only Assesses Risk Programs, But Provides Recommendations to Take Program to the Next Level Alexandria, VA, 2016-Apr-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The GBTA Foundation – the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association – today announced the launch of the new Travel Risk Management Maturity Model (TRM3™) Self-Assessment Tool…. Read the full press release