Category Archives: Travel Management

IHG® launches two industry leading initiatives for business travellers: IHG® Assist and IHG® Meeting Point

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LONDON, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the global launch of two industry leading initiatives for business travellers. From today, IHG® Assist and IHG® Meeting Point will be rolled out across more than 4,900 IHG hotels to enhance the experience offered to business guests… Read the full press release

IHG® and Malaysian company the Winbond Group to develop two new Holiday Inn Express® hotels in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

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KUALA LUMPUR, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today announces the signing of management agreements with leading Malaysian company, the Winbond Group, to develop two new Holiday Inn Express® hotels in the capital city of Malaysia: Holiday Inn Express Kuala Lumpur City Centre and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kuala Lumpur… Read the full press release

Edmonton Airports announces the 2016 appointments to its Board of Directors

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Maureen McCaw elected Chairperson Edmonton, AB, 2015-12-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Edmonton Regional Airports Authority (Edmonton Airports) is pleased to announce the 2016 appointments to its Board of Directors. The new appointments continue to build on the already strong governance and community leadership commitment of the Board. As a financially independent, not-for-profit corporation, the Edmonton Airports… Read the full press release

CLIA 2016 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook reveals global cruise travel continues to grow at a record pace

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Washington, DC, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) released the 2016 State of the Cruise Industry Outlook, revealing global cruise travel is continuing to grow and evolve at a record pace The industry shows no signs of slowing down, with nearly 24 million passengers expected to sail in 2016, a… Read the full press release

Hilton Bournemouth names Jaz Arwand to head bartender at LEVEL8IGHT The Sky Bar

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BOURNEMOUTH, U.K., 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Bournemouth has announced the appointment of Jaz Arwand to head bartender ahead of its December opening. ‘The Travelling Tender’ is taking up residence at LEVEL8IGHT The Sky Bar at the new hotel on the South Coast. Having grown up in Dorset, Jaz Arwand will bring a mix… Read the full press release

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand: 2016 New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference at The Langham Auckland on 1- 2 June 2016

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The 2016 New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference will be held at The Langham Auckland on 1- 2 June 2016. Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The conference, the largest annual event dedicated to New Zealand’s valuable hotel sector, is co-hosted by Horwath HTL Ltd and the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA). The… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand wins Airline of the Year by AirlineRatings.com for the third consecutive year

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Air New Zealand has again scooped the title of Airline of the Year by world leading airline safety and product rating review website AirlineRatings.com for the third consecutive year. The website’s editorial team praised Air New Zealand for its products, environmental commitment, innovation and internal culture which it says has resulted in… Read the full press release

Aeroflot named The Best Company for Business Travelers at Brand Awards in Moscow

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Moscow, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot was named the winner of Brand Awards in the nomination The Best Company for Business Travelers at the gala event in Moscow hosted by Fashion Events agency. Aeroflot is the winner of this award not for the first time. The carrier is a premium airline with a modern aircraft fleet which is among the youngest in the world. More than 30 Aeroflot… Read the full press release

Wizz Air Holdings Plc announces passenger statistics for November 2015

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Budapest, HUNGARY, 2015-12-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air Holdings Plc (“Wizz Air”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces passenger statistics for November 2015. In November 2015, Wizz Air signed its largest ever lease agreement for 11 Airbus A321ceo aircraft and expanded its fleet to 64 aircraft with the arrival… Read the full press release

Lufthansa, German trade union ver.di agree on increase in remunerations for about 30,000 staff members

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One-off payment in the amount of 2,250 euros for 2015, 600 euros for apprentices In 2016 and 2017, increases in remunerations of 2.2 per cent each year Introduction of an attractive DC system for new employees A reformed pension scheme for current staff members Cologne, Germany, 2015-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa and the German… Read the full press release

New consultation by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on UK’s Transition Altitude change

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LONDON, 2015-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest stage in the process to change the UK’s Transition Altitude has begun, following the launch of a new consultation by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Transition Altitude (TA) is the height at which climbing and descending aircraft change from operating their altimeters by reference to an… Read the full press release

TravelClick’s November 2015 North American Hospitality Review

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Simultaneously, Group Sales Pace Weakens in Final Months of 2015 NEW YORK, 2015-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — As hoteliers prepare for the start of 2016, properties in major North American markets are experiencing strong transient (individual business and leisure) bookings, as well as upticks in average daily rates, leading to strong RevPAR (revenue per available room)… Read the full press release

First Bus to revolutionise bus travel for blind and visually impaired passengers on Leeds City Service

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2015-12-2 — /Travel PR News/ — First Bus has today (Nov. 30, 2015) launched a pilot ‘NextStop’ on-bus announcement system which could revolutionise bus travel for blind and visually impaired passengers. Launched in Leeds in partnership with Rise Digital Media, West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) and the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT), the 8-week… Read the full press release

Tourism Australia to open tender process to appoint media service provider(s)

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SYDNEY, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia has confirmed that it is to commence an open tender process to appoint a suitable media service provider(s) to satisfy its global media planning, buying and advertising requirements. The national tourism organisation’s current contract with OMD is due to expire on 30 June 2016, after a period… Read the full press release

Aeroflot pilots polish their skills with Full Flight Simulators to recreate the Boeing 737 Next Generation experience

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Moscow, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot has begun using Full Flight Simulators (FFS) to recreate the experience of flying its Boeing 737 Next Generation aircrafts. The FFS realistically recreates the experience of flying a 737NG, and helps pilots to polish their skills in all areas, as well as giving the crew the opportunity to practise their responses in real time to challenging situations that can arise either… Read the full press release

Vistara welcomes its ninth Airbus A-320

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New Delhi, 2015-12-1 — /Travel PR News/ — In line with its steady and measured fleet expansion strategy, Vistara, welcomes its ninth Airbus A-320. The new aircraft will enable Vistara to extend its personalised and seamless travel experience to the airline’s progressively widening customer base by increasing frequencies to its current route network. On the latest addition,… Read the full press release

dnata acquires majority stake in Brazil’s RM Ground Services; marks its first step into the South America

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has reached an agreement with Brazil’s RM Ground Services to purchase a majority stake in the company. The acquisition marks dnata’s first step into the South American continent. RM Ground Services, which was founded by Ricardo Morrison in… Read the full press release

Four Seasons introduces its 2nd hotel in Dubai: Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre

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Intimate boutique-style hotel in the heart of Dubai’s business district 106 rooms and suites designed explicitly for global business travellers and sophisticated leisure guests A variety of dining and drinking options within the hotel and steps away A private rooftop spa, fitness and leisure oasis Full access to Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach,… Read the full press release

Four Seasons now accepts reservations for its 2nd hotel in Dubai–the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre

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Dubai’s second Four Seasons is now confirming arrivals beginning April 15, 2016 Dubai, U.A.E., 2015-11-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Just a year after opening its first hotel in the city, Four Seasons unveils a second and completely distinct choice for today’s sophisticated global travellers:  the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Dubai International Financial Centre. Located… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland marine terminal opens on certain nights and Saturday hours in an experiment to accelerate containerized trade flow

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HARBOR TRUCKERS CAN AVOID DAYTIME PEAK FOR SOME TRANSACTIONS Oakland, CA, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — A Port of Oakland marine terminal is opening on certain nights and Saturday’s in an experiment to accelerate containerized trade flow.  The trial-basis program precedes a port wide plan for Saturday operations expected in the first quarter of 2016. Oakland… Read the full press release

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths named CAPA Asia Pacific Airport Chief Executive of the Year

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths was named the CAPA Asia Pacific Airport Chief Executive of the Year. A new category established for 2015, this award is given to the airport executive who has demonstrated outstanding strategic thinking and innovative direction for the growth of their business and the industry…. Read the full press release

Gili Lankanfushi Maldives won the 2016 Conde Nast Johansens Spa Awards for Excellence in the Best New Comer category

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We are proud to announce that Gil Lankanfushi, Maldives has won the 2016 Conde Nast Johansens Spa Awards for Excellence in the Best New Comer category – Africa, Indian Ocean and Middle East. MALDIVES, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — “The Eden of the Indian Ocean, Gili Lankanfushi is a favourite with spa aficionados and… Read the full press release

World Travel Awards: Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est, Zanzibar, Tanzania to host the Africa & India Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016

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LONDON, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed Diamonds La Gemma dell’Est, Zanzibar, Tanzania, has been selected to host the Africa & India Ocean Gala Ceremony 2016. Set to take place on Saturday, April 9th, 2016, the dazzling red-carpet ceremony will welcome hospitality leaders and luminaries from across the regions…. Read the full press release

Asia Pacific Airline of the Year award given to Qatar Airways at the 2015 CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence

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SINGAPORE, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was named Asia Pacific Airline of the Year at last night’s 2015 CAPA Aviation Awards for Excellence held in Singapore. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “To be named CAPA Asia Pacific Airline of the year rounds off a big year of… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines appoints Tom Nealon as Executive VP Strategy & Innovation effective January 2016

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Senior Executive Joins Airline after Resignation from Southwest Board of Directors DALLAS, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that Tom Nealon will join Southwest Airlines in January 2016 as Executive Vice President Strategy & Innovation. Until recently, Nealon served Southwest as a member of its Board of Directors. He… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo’s the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program receives $2.6 million from the Global Environment Facility

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SEATTLE, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Woodland Park Zoo’s international field conservation initiative, the Tree Kangaroo Conservation Program (TKCP), will receive $2.6 million from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the Government of Papua New Guinea (GoPNG) facilitated by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support its efforts to protect endangered species and improve the… Read the full press release

The International Air Transport Association (IATA): passenger numbers expected to reach 7 billion by 2034

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Total passengers set to double to 7 billion by 2034 Government policies can counteract economic headwinds Geneva, 2015-11-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its updated passenger growth forecast, projecting that passenger numbers are expected to reach 7 billion by 2034 with a 3.8% average annual growth in demand (2014… Read the full press release

Sustainable Travel International: Panama reaffirms commitment to pursuing sustainable tourism development

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PANAMA CITY, PANAMA, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — This month, global NGO Sustainable Travel International met with Panama’s new Minister of Tourism, Gustavo Him, to discuss best practice approaches to the development of ecotourism in Panama. The objective of the work being conducted is a comprehensive and stakeholder-driven vision for the development of national parks and… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® appointed by Waterfall Management Sole Co., Ltd. to manage Rosewood Luang Prabang in Laos, scheduled to open 2017

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First luxury tent and villa encampment for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® HONG KONG, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Waterfall Management Sole Co., Ltd. to manage Rosewood Luang Prabang in Laos, scheduled to open 2017 as a luxury escape that will epitomize the collection’s A Sense of… Read the full press release

Rosewood Hotel Group strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Niamh O’Connell to group VP of wellness development

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HONG KONG, 2015-11-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Hong Kong-based Rosewood Hotel Group has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Ms. Niamh O’Connell to the newly created position of group vice president of wellness development. In her role, Ms. O’Connell will lead and supervise the strategic, global development of spa, wellness and recreation… Read the full press release