Category Archives: Travel Management

Swissport International partners with Mexico’s third biggest ground handling provider AGN Aviation Services

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Swissport International (Swissport), the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo handling services and AGN Aviation Services (AGN), the third biggest ground handling provider in Mexico, signed an agreement on jointly providing ground handling services. With this agreement, Swissport expands its network in Mexico to 28 stations; the combined company will offer its customers country-… Read the full press release

Record-breaking visitor spend in Britain as a result of work by the national tourism agency VisitBritain

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LONDON, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — International visitors have spent an extra £2.5 billion in Britain during the last four years as a result of work by the national tourism agency VisitBritain, latest figures show. This beats the target set for it by the UK Government in 2011 by more than half a billion… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group announces 450-room Sam Lord’s Castle Barbados, A Wyndham Grand Resort

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Hotel giant accelerates Caribbean expansion with development of first Wyndham Grand Resort on site of historic Sam Lord’s Castle in St. Philip PARSIPPANY, NJ, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Highlighting strong and growing interest in its portfolio of upscale brands in the Caribbean, Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company, today announced plans for further… Read the full press release

Wyndham Rewards® launches world’s most generous rewards program for meeting planners “go meet”(sm) at IMEX America 2015 in Las Vegas

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No minimum spend requirements and no maximum point limits lead to faster free nights for professional and casual planners PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Rewards® is helping meeting and group travel planners win big. go meetsm, the world’s most generous rewards program for meeting planners which launched today at IMEX America 2015 in Las… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport marks its busiest September in history with an average of 81,004 travellers every single day

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Manchester Airport student arrivals to study at 49 different UK universities Post-school summer holiday getaways for ‘DINKYs’ also help push airport up 5.44% for the month MANCHESTER, UK, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — A record-breaking total of 2,430,142 people travelled through Manchester Airport in September 2015, making it the busiest September in the airport’s… Read the full press release

Hyatt named one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work® for 2nd consecutive year

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For the second consecutive year, Hyatt named a top multinational workplace following Great Place to Work recognitions in six countries around the world CHICAGO, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt has been named one of the World’s Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Place to Work®. The annual list honors… Read the full press release

The International Mountain Bicycling Association to host 2016 World Summit in Bentonville

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BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) announced today that its 2016 World Summit will be held November 10-12 next year in Bentonville. At a news conference held this morning on the All-American Trail of the Razorback Regional Greenway, IMBA President and USA Executive Director Mike Van Abel said the… Read the full press release

Olivier Berger appointed CEO of Aéroports de Paris Ingénierie (ADPi)

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PARIS, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — As proposed by ADP Ingénierie’s Board of Directors on 8 October, Olivier Berger has been appointed CEO of ADPi. Olivier Berger, 50 years old, is a qualified engineer from the École Polytechnique et des Pontset-Chaussée. For more than ten years, he managed large-scale infrastructural projects before working in… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport to expand its Quality Standards Program to include airline catering employees

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SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-10-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In a further enhancement of safety and security, the San Francisco International Airport Commission today approved plans for the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to expand its wage and benefit policy, known as the Quality Standards Program (QSP), to include airline catering employees – who supply on-board food for… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport welcomed the first A350 XWB operated by Finnair

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BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — This morning (October 12, 2015), Brussels Airport welcomed the first A350 XWB operated by Finnair, the very latest airplane developed by Airbus as the most energy-efficient aircraft of its kind and its most silent plane yet. Starting from next year, Finnair’s A350 will be landing at Brussels… Read the full press release

Bangkok Airways joins PATA as its newest Aviation member

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BANGKOK, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that Bangkok Airways has joined PATA as its newest Aviation member. PATA CEO Mario Hardy said, “PATA has a special relationship with Thailand, having moved its headquarters to Bangkok in 1998. That is why we are especially pleased to welcome Bangkok Airways as… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton announces its first hotel in Mexico City scheduled to open in 2019

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Legendary luxury hotel brand to introduce stunning new hotel on Avenida Reforma MEXICO CITY, D.F., 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. today announced plans to open its first hotel in Mexico City in 2019. Upon completion, the 153-room Ritz-Carlton, Mexico City will operate under a long term management agreement with Thor Urbana… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways becomes the Official Airline of global blindness prevention charity Orbis UK

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Airline welcomes HRH Princess Sophie, The Countess of Wessex to Hamad International Airport, as part of the World Sight Day Fundraising Activities DOHA, Qatar, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways announced today that it has been named the Official Airline of Orbis UK, a global blindness prevention charity, for a period of two years starting… Read the full press release

Raffles Dubai announces the appointment of Jaouad Sbihi as Director of Business Development

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DUBAI, 2015-10-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Ayman Gharib, General Manager of Raffles Dubai, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jaouad Sbihi as Director of Business Development. Effective 1 September 2015, Sbihi will oversee the sales and marketing activities at the Raffles Dubai. Commenting on Sbihi’s appointment, Gharib said: “We are delighted for Jaouad… Read the full press release

HIAA President and CEO Joyce Carter elected Regional Advisor to the 2015 Airports Council International North America World Governing Board

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Halifax, N.S., 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — HIAA President and CEO, Joyce Carter has been elected to the 2015 Airports Council International North America (ACI-NA) World Governing Board as a Regional Advisor. The new members were announced October 6, during the 2015 ACI-NA Annual Conference and Exhibition in Long Beach, California. “Joyce has been active in… Read the full press release

VIA Rail to serve more Canadians with the addition of 6 new departures over the holiday season

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Halifax, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Thanks to the notable increase of 13% in ridership over the summer compared to last year on VIA Rail’s Ocean service, 6 additional departures will be added over the holiday season. The added trains will allow VIA Rail to serve more Canadians, more often on its eastern Canadian… Read the full press release

SriLankan Airlines awarded the Superior Achievement in Passenger Experience – Asia Pacific Region at the APEX Awards

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SriLankan Airlines receives the prestigious APEX award for Superior Achievement in Passenger Experience– Asia Pacific Region. Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — SriLankan Airlines was awarded the Superior Achievement in Passenger Experience -Asia Pacific Region, at the APEX Awards – 2015 held in Oregon – USA, in what most consider to be the Oscars… Read the full press release

AH&LA applauds White House for Affordable Care Act fix that will prevent premium increases for small businesses

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Washington, D.C., 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — As a member of the 50-100 Coalition, which supports small businesses and works to protect affordable coverage for employees, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) applauds the White House for repairing a flaw in the Affordable Care Act that will prevent premium increases for small businesses. On Wednesday,… Read the full press release

YYC will host spooky and fun Halloween event in front of Montana’s and at SpacePort on October 30

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CALGARY, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Looking for a safe and warm place to trick-or-treat? On Friday, October 30, Canada’s third-busiest airport is hosting a spooky and fun Halloween event from 3 to 7 p.m. in front of Montana’s and at SpacePort! Come and enjoy free crafts, professional photos,  face painting and more! Kids… Read the full press release

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. to launch W Hotels brand in Egypt in 2020 with the opening of W Sharm El Sheikh and The Residences at W Sharm El Sheikh

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Slated to Open in 2020, Landmark W Hotel Project will Bring Visionary Design, Playful Luxury and Whatever/Whenever® Service to Vibrant Red Sea Resort Destination NEW YORK, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced that it will launch the iconic W Hotels brand in Egypt in 2020 with the… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection Hotels welcomes three more U.S. properties to its portfolio

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Bethesda, MD, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection Hotels, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of independent hotels is proud to welcome three more one-of-a-kind U.S. properties to its portfolio. Autograph Collection Hotels’ global portfolio consists of 93 hotels worldwide, bringing the brand even closer to welcoming its 100th property.  The recently opened hotels include:… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation further expands its North American rail control presence with two new mass transit projects

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Latest signalling projects include Bombardier’s first rail control project in Canada and an APM upgrade at one of the world’s busiest airports BERLIN, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation is further expanding its North American rail control presence with two new mass transit projects. The first project will deliver the… Read the full press release

Bollywood superstar Sidharth Malhotra begins his journey around New Zealand as tourism ambassador to India

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-10-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Bollywood superstar Sidharth Malhotra has arrived in New Zealand to begin his journey as tourism ambassador to India. For the next 10 days Bollywood superstar and ‘Brothers’ actor Sidharth Malhotra will embark on a journey around New Zealand to begin his time as tourism ambassador to India…. Read the full press release

IHG announces the opening of the new-build 135-room Holiday Inn Express® Pittsburgh North Shore hotel

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New-build hotel located in the historic North Shore area of the city ATLANTA, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 135-room Holiday Inn Express® Pittsburgh North Shore hotel. Pittsburgh is a hot market for hotel development, with the third largest lodging… Read the full press release

Heathrow claims the prestigious Airport of the Year award at the Independent Travel Awards

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Heathrow wins “2015 Airport of the Year” title at the Independent Travel Awards LONDON, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Described as ‘Best in the World’ by the Independent Travel Award panel, Heathrow topped other world class airports including Changhi Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as UK airports London City and Manchester to claim the… Read the full press release

The 2015 Treugast Investment Rankings once again named the Steigenberger Hotel Group as “Most Wanted Investment Partner”

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — The 2015 Treugast Investment Rankings have once again named the Steigenberger Hotel Group as “Most Wanted Investment Partner”. This is the third time this prestigious title has been conferred on the company, the previous occasions having been in 2009 and 2014. Treugast has been a reliable… Read the full press release

Nevada Magazine honored with five top awards at the Nevada Press Association awards banquet

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General Excellence among the honors presented to the Nevada Magazine staff. Carson City, Nev., 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Carrying on its trailblazing tradition, Nevada Magazine could not be fenced in last Friday at the Nevada Press Association awards banquet as it claimed five first-place awards including the coveted General Excellence award, the top prize in… Read the full press release

Air New Zealand strengthens partnership with United Airlines

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Air New Zealand welcomes today’s announcement by United Airlines that it will enter the New Zealand market, launching a San Francisco – Auckland service from July next year. Auckland, New Zealand, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Air New Zealand and United Airlines have a longstanding partnership and in April this year signed a Statement of Intent to deepen… Read the full press release

Caribbean Airlines to withdraw the Boeing 767 fleet from its operations

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Port-of-Spain, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — UPDATE ON CAribbean airlines NETWORK PLANS PORT OF SPAIN, October 06, 2015 – Caribbean Airlines having conducted a detailed review of its network, consistent with the current competitive environment, has taken the difficult decision to withdraw the Boeing 767 fleet from its operations. As a consequence of this… Read the full press release

OneJet increases access to nonstop travel in small and medium size markets; to finalize the selection of its next fleet platform

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Air Transportation Network Prepares to Execute Aircraft Fleet Order as Company Continues to Grow INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-10-9 — /Travel PR News/ — OneJet, the air transportation network that provides increased access to nonstop travel in small and medium size markets, confirmed plans today to finalize the selection of its next fleet platform during the fourth quarter. The… Read the full press release