Category Archives: Travel Management

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announces Four Points Addis Ababa, Meskel Square in Ethiopia, slated to open in 2019

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STAMFORD, Conn., 2016-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — POINT 1: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced it will introduce its booming Four Points brand in Ethiopia with a new-build property developed by Alemgenet Trade & Industries PLC, an Ethiopian private liability company. Slated to open at the beginning of 2019, Four Points by… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car opens first branch in Aberystwyth, Wales

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LONDON, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Rent-A-Car has opened its first branch in Aberystwyth and created four new job opportunities in the process. Enterprise, which is a family-owned business and part of the world’s largest car rental company, has opened the branch due to strong demand for rental vehicles from local businesses and… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings Inc. announces the promotion of Christine Taylor to the position of EVP and COO

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Taylor Now One of Highest Ranking Female Executives in Global Car Rental, Automotive and Travel Industries ST. LOUIS, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings Inc. today announced the promotion of Christine Taylorto the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, making her one of the highest ranking women in the global… Read the full press release

Oman Air selects Air France Industries KLM Engineering and Maintenance to provide engine support for its Boeing 737NG aircraft

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Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Oman Air has chosen Air France Industries KLM Engineering and Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) to provide flight hour support for the CFM56-7 power plants that equip the airline’s Boeing 737NG aircraft. The long term contract was formally signed in Amstelveen, The Netherlands, by Oman Air CEO Paul… Read the full press release

NG Travel Group’s Beach Tours and Dubai Tours launch on Travelport Platform

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Langley, UK, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has announced a new deal with NG Travel Group, owner of Beach Tours, Dubai Tours and USA Tours. The new agreement will mean that all of NG Travel Group’s business will move to Travelport – starting with Beach Tours and Dubai… Read the full press release

Travelport and Fly540 extend their multi-year, full content agreement

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Langley, UK, 2016-Feb-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport (NYSE:TVPT), a leading Travel Commerce Platform providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $8 trillion global travel and tourism industry, and Fly540, East Africa’s premier low cost airline have jointly announced the extension of their multi-year, full content agreement. The agreement means that Travelport-connected agents… Read the full press release

SAS launches SAS Go Light on all European destinations for passengers who want to travel with only carry-on bags

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Since the fall of 2015, SAS has offered SAS Go Light on selected destinations in Europe and the response from SAS customers has been very positive. Therefore SAS now launches SAS Go Light on all European destinations. SAS Go Light is designed for customers who want to travel light with only carry-on bags, and who… Read the full press release

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara announces the promotion of Conor Ball to Chef de Cuisine

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Chef Ball brings a passion for seasonal cooking and classical technique to Aviara San Diego, Aviara, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara announces the recent promotion of Conor Ball to Chef de Cuisine. Chef Ball will oversee Aviara’s culinary team and all dining experiences at the Resort, including Aviara’s signatureSeasons Restaurant… Read the full press release

FRHI Hotels & Resorts becomes the first and only hospitality company to ever receive the J.D. Power President’s Award

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Leading operator of the Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel brands becomes only the 14th organization and first hospitality company ever to receive this elite distinction from J.D. Power  TORONTO, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — FRHI Hotels & Resorts (FRHI), the parent company of luxury brands Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Swissôtel Hotels… Read the full press release

The Embraer Phenom 100 jet selected to provide multi-engine pilot training to armed forces aircrew in the United Kingdom

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Bristol, UK, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — The Embraer Phenom 100 business jet was selected to provide multi-engine pilot training to armed forces aircrew in the United Kingdom. The contract with Affinity Flight Training Services will provide five aircraft to the U.K Ministry of Defence’s Military Flying Training System, (UKMFTS) program. The contract includes… Read the full press release

Sustainable Travel International names Geoff Bolan as Chief Operating Officer

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NEW YORK CITY, NY, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Sustainable Travel International, a leading nonprofit organization focused on improving lives and protecting places through changes in the way travel and tourism is managed, today named Geoff Bolan as Chief Operating Officer to help meet the growing demand for sustainable tourism solutions to some of… Read the full press release

Arik Air simplifies ticket payment process with the launch of new payment platform for customers in Accra, Ghana

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Ikeja, Nigeria, 2016-Feb-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline, has introduced new payment platform for customers in Accra, Ghana. This is aimed at simplifying the process of ticket payment. The new platform known as Paga settlement is now available in two banks, GT Bank and Standard Chartered Bank while… Read the full press release

Metrolink doubles weekend service on Feb. 20 and Feb. 21 to support the full closure of the 91 in Corona

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All 91 Line and IE-OC Line Metrolink tickets “2 for the price of 1,” Feb. 20-21 LOS ANGELES, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Metrolink will double its weekend service and provide a “2-for-1” special on both the 91 Line and the Inland Empire-Orange County Line, Saturday, Feb. 20 and Sunday, Feb. 21 to support the… Read the full press release

Metrolink to begin nighttime track maintenance in Orange County over the course of nine weeks beginning Feb. 8

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Project will not affect passenger service, however residents near tracks will hear increased nighttime activity LOS ANGELES, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Beginning Monday, Feb. 8, Metrolink will begin replacing 21,000 railroad ties in Orange County over the course of nine weeks between the cities of Orange and San Juan Capistrano. The project, in conjunction… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Hotels welcome Dr. Jennifer Cronin as its new president

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HONG KONG, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Marco Polo Hotels has announced the commencement of Dr. Jennifer Cronin as President for Marco Polo Hotels, succeeding Mr. Eric Waldburger who has retired. In his role as President, Mr. Waldburger led the company for almost four years through one of its most active periods in over a… Read the full press release

£20 million investment plan unveiled for Aberdeen International Airport

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ABERDEEN, Scotland, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP today (Monday 1 February 2016) visited Aberdeen International Airport to unveil details of what will be the single largest investment in the airport since the current terminal opened its doors in 1977. A total of £20 million will be invested in the… Read the full press release

Rosewood Mayakoba received two honors at the TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards

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Riviera Maya, Mexico, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Mayakoba, the ultra-luxury resort located in Riviera Maya, was recognized by the TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers’ Choice Awards in two separate categories. Rosewood Mayakoba topped out the ‘Top 25 Hotels in Mexico’ list at number one and ranked thirteen in the ‘Top 25 Luxury Hotels in the… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group announces the promotion of Rémy Merckx to the role of Vice President Marketing EMEA

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BRUSSELS, Belgium, 2016-Feb-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic  hotel groups, announces the promotion of Rémy Merckx to the role of Vice President  Marketing EMEA. Rémy joined Carlson Rezidor in July 2013 and served as the Senior Director e-Business  Development and became Vice President Digital… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu unveils innovative, coherent way to evolve a property’s design according to guests’ changing lifestyles and trends

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MINNEAPOLIS, BRUSSELS and SINGAPORE, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Radisson Blu®, one of the world’s leading hotel brands, today announced the launch of “BluPrint,” a new dynamic interior design offering for the styling of guest rooms, social and public spaces, as well as meetings & events. BluPrint is an innovative, coherent way to evolve a… Read the full press release

Rezidor announces the Radisson RED Makarunah and Park Inn by Radisson Madinah Road in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Brussels, Belgium, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide and a member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, introduces the lifestyle select brand Radisson RED to Jeddah, the second largest city in Saudi Arabia: the Radisson RED Makarunah featuring 280 units is scheduled to open in Q2 2018…. Read the full press release

Gabriel Escarrer, entre los mejores CEO’s 2015

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Mallorca, España, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — La revista FORBES acaba de publicar la lista con los Consejeros Delegados de la Bolsa española que más han sobresalido en su cargo durante 2015, un ránking en el que Gabriel Escarrer Jaume figura en una destacada decimotercera posición. Para elaborar este ranking, que incluye a los 50… Read the full press release

The Calgary Airport Authority earns recognition as one of the best places to work in Alberta for the seventh time

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Calgary, AB, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — The Calgary Airport Authority has once again received recognition of its efforts in creating one of the best places to work in Alberta. The accolade marks the seventh time that the Authority has been acknowledged for cultivating a vibrant workplace for its more than 300 employees who work… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb launches new web and mobile platform WB+

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New Platform Offers Skiers And Riders The Chance To Track Stats, Collect Badges And Even Win A 2016-2017 Season Pass WHISTLER, BC, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb has officially launched WB+, a new web and mobile platform connected to the resort’s RFID technology. WB+ offers guests the option to create a personal profile… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport’s new Airport Traffic Control Tower honored as California’s top engineering project in 2015

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American Council of Engineering Companies recognizes tower as top project in California SAN FRANCISCO, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ —  The new Airport Traffic Control Tower at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has been honored as the top engineering project in the State of California in 2015.  The tower was recognized with the annual “Golden State… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines appoints Jens Ritter as new head of operations

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Jens Ritter named the new “Accountable Manager“ as of February 1, 2016 The Lufthansa employee strengthens the management team of Austrian Airlines VIENNA, Austria, 2016-Feb-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Jens Ritter has been appointed to strengthen the management team of Austrian Airlines effective today, February 1, 2016. He was appointed by the Management Board… Read the full press release

German news weekly Focus ranks Munich Airport among Germany’s top employers

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MUNICH, Germany, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Munich Airport ranks among Germany’s top employers. That is one of the results of a recent study conducted by the German news weekly Focus. At a special ceremony in Berlin, the airport’s operating company FMG was honored as the “Best Place to Work in the Transportation and Logistics… Read the full press release

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis included in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2016 Favorite Hotels in the World Gold List

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From Silver in celebrations to Gold in publications, Only St. Kitts and Nevis resort honored NEVIS, West Indies, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Coming off the heels of its 25th anniversary Silver Jubilee celebrations in 2015, Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis enters 2016 in Gold. The editors of Condé Nast Traveler have spoken and… Read the full press release

easyJet unveils plans for revolutionary zero emissions hydrogen fuel system for its aircraft

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Airline aims to trial technology in 2016 LUTON, England, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its strategy of reducing its passengers’ carbon footprint easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has unveiled plans for a revolutionary zero emissions hydrogen fuel system for its aircraft which could save around 50,000 tonnes of fuel and the associated CO2… Read the full press release

Gatwick Airport achieves another milestone in its £2 billion transformation programme with the opening of Pier 5

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Caroline Ansell MP opens Pier 5 – an £80 million project for Gatwick Airport Bigger gate rooms and better facilities for arriving and departing passengers Growth in number of stands set to drive more growth at the airport LONDON, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Another milestone in Gatwick’s £2 billion transformation programme was reached today… Read the full press release

Savile Row Travel upgrades manual processes with Dolphin technology

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LONDON, 2016-Feb-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Independent, tailor-made operator Savile Row Travel has introduced Dolphin technology to replace manual processes. The Henley-on-Thames based travel company, specialising in selected luxury resorts, fully integrated FIT and MICE travel, will use Dolphin for ongoing booking management, generating customer documents, business reporting and to streamline operations using Dolphin workflow… Read the full press release