Category Archives: Travel Management

Choice Hotels International President and CEO rappels down 15 stories at the 2 Bethesda Metro Center to raise awareness on addiction

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ROCKVILLE, Md., 2015-10-1 — /Travel PR News/ — Steve Joyce, President and CEO, Choice Hotels International, rappels down 15 stories at the 2 Bethesda Metro Center to raise awareness for Shatterproof, an organization dedicated to transforming the way our nation helps prevent and treat addiction.  Mr. Joyce was joined by more than 50 Choice employees… Read the full press release

The Oakland International Airport (OAK) to join the upcoming Fleet Week 2015 Activities

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FAMED BLUE ANGELS RETURN TO OAK FOR SPECTACULAR AIR SHOW Oakland, CA, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Oakland International Airport (OAK) is reaching out to nearby communities to inform everyone about the upcoming Fleet Week 2015 activities. Fleet Week will bring the Blue Angels (a high performance Naval air team) to the Bay Area in… Read the full press release

Dubai International (DXB) wins the World Routes Marketing Award 2015 at the 21st World Route Development Forum

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Dubai, UAE, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai International (DXB), the world’s number one airport for international passengers, has won the World Routes Marketing Award 2015 (50 million passengers category), which was announced at the 21st World Route Development Forum, which concluded in the South African city of Durban recently. This follows DXB’s success as the… Read the full press release

Embraer Executive Jets: Dallas-based Flexjet LLC receives its first Legacy 500 business jet

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São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer Executive Jets today announced that Dallas-based Flexjet LLC, a leading provider of fractional jet ownership services, received its first Legacy 500 business jet. “It’s a great privilege to have been selected by Flexjet for the expansion of its world-class fleet,” said Marco Tulio Pellegrini,… Read the full press release

Airport Authority Hong Kong announces the revised financial arrangements for developing three-runway system at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)

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HONG KONG, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) today announced the revised financial arrangements for developing the three-runway system (3RS) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), including the new proposed level of airport construction fee. The AA said 70% of departing passengers will pay a fee of HK$90 or below, a… Read the full press release

10 Million Better campaign to monitor and scale up social and environmental benefits from travel and tourism launched at Travel and Tourism Collective Impact Summit in Portland

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PORTLAND, Oregon, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The industry-wide 10 Million Better campaign to monitor and scale up social and environmental benefits from travel and tourism was officially launched at the Travel and Tourism Collective Impact Summit in Portland, Oregon this week. Spearheaded by the NGO Sustainable Travel International, the campaign convenes industry leaders worldwide around the… Read the full press release

Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Youth Climate Action Network will host first annual Youth Climate Action Summit on Oct.10

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Seattle, WA, 2015-9-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Youth Climate Action Network will host first annual Youth Climate Action Summit on Oct.10 WHAT: Woodland Park Zoo and the Seattle Youth Climate Action Network (CAN) will host the first annual Youth Climate Action Summit on Saturday, October 10 from 10:00 a.m…. Read the full press release

Dubai-based flydubai takes delivery of its 50th aircraft

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Marks the fulfilment of the airline’s vision set out in 2008 Dubai, UAE, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai-based flydubai received its 50th aircraft. The delivery of the Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 completes the order the airline made at the Farnborough Air Show in 2008. Commenting on the completion of the order, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer, flydubai… Read the full press release

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: resumption of flights on a major runway at JFK Airport following $400m modernization

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Work includes delay reduction, durability and safety enhancements New York, NY, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced the resumption of flights on a major runway at John F. Kennedy International Airport, following substantial completion of a $400 million modernization project designed to help reduce delays,… Read the full press release

First Scottish Heritage Angel Awards revealed

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EDINBURGH, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Heritage volunteers from across Scotland gathered at Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre this evening (Monday 28th September) as the winners of the very first Scottish Heritage Angel Awards were revealed. The volunteers or ‘Angels’ involved in one of Europe’s most significant cemeteries, Scotland’s firefighting past, the country’s unique canal and… Read the full press release

Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute scientists: bigger trees suffer the most during droughts, regardless of location or forest type

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Washington, DC, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In a study published Sept. 28 in the journal Nature Plants, a team led by Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) scientists found that bigger trees suffer the most during droughts, regardless of location or forest type. The team, including ecologists Kristina Anderson-Teixeira and Amy Bennett from SCBI, Nathan McDowell… Read the full press release

Metrolink to hold public hearing to evaluate potential fare policy changes on Oct. 9

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Proposed system-wide reduced fares aim to increase ridership LOS ANGELES, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — On Oct. 9, Metrolink’s Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to evaluate potential fare policy changes, with the goal of optimizing revenue and increasing ridership. Three proposals will be considered. The first will be the extension of the Antelope Valley… Read the full press release

117 Thai enterprises awarded the kingdom’s top tourism awards

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Bangkok, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In a dazzling ceremony at the Impact Muang Thong Thani on Sunday night, 117 Thai enterprises were conferred the kingdom’s top tourism awards in recognition of their contribution to upgrading the quality, professionalism and service standards of Thailand’s largest foreign exchange generating economic sector. Ranging from spas to homestays, community-based tourism… Read the full press release

German National Tourist Board: 44.7 million overnights between January and July 2015; 5.6 percent up YoY

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New York City, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — In July 2015, Germany’s incoming tourism achieved yet another record result by generating 10.3 million overnights stays. All in all, the Federal Statistical Office registered 44.7 million overnights in accommodation facilities of at least 10 beds between January and July. That’s 2.4 million more overnight stays than… Read the full press release

Avis Car Rental and Budget Car Rental become exclusive partners of the newly re-imagined Wyndham Rewards® loyalty program

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Members can save up to 30 percent on rentals and earn up to 1,000 bonus points through fall promotional offer Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, 2015-9-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Avis Budget Group and Wyndham Hotel Group today announced the signing of a multi-year partnership agreement, making Avis Car Rental and Budget Car Rental exclusive partners of… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb named No. 1 overall best ski resort in North America by the 28th annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll

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WHISTLER BLACKCOMB ALSO TOPS SURVEY RESULTS FOR TERRAIN VARIETY, OFF-HILL ACTIVITIES, APRÈS AND TERRAIN PARKS WHISTLER, BC, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Whistler Blackcomb has been named the No. 1 overall best ski resort in North America by the 28th annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll. This is the third time in four years and the second… Read the full press release

Calgary International Airport’s YYC Navigators program aims to improve familiarity with air travel for those with autism

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Calgary, AB, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Calgary International Airport’s YYC Navigators program officially took flight today, helping individuals with autism, and their families, become familiarized with airport processes and the air travel experience. Working with Society for Treatment of Autism (STA), the pilot program included more than 40 family members in all. Individuals with… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International, primera cadena hotelera en unirse a UNICEF y al Pacto por la Infancia

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La iniciativa, impulsada por UNICEF, persigue un Pacto de Estado para luchar contra las situaciones de pobreza y desigualdad que afectan a la infancia Mallorca, España, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International, cadena hotelera líder en España y aliado estratégico de UNICEF desde 2010, ha anunciado su adhesión a la iniciativa impulsada por… Read the full press release

Brand USA: US and China will undertake a year of deeper cooperation in the travel and tourism space under the US-China Tourism Year

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Ninth Annual U.S.-China Tourism Leadership Summit Sets the Stage to Expand and Enhance Program Opportunities for the Industry Presidential Announcement Highlights Focus on U.S.-Chinese Tourism Cooperation Washington, DC, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — President Obama and President Xi of China today announced that the United States and China will undertake a year of deeper… Read the full press release

The first combined Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District and Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District located in downtown Charleston opens

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304-room combined Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels located on bustling Upper King CHICAGO, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Place Charleston/Historic District and Hyatt House Charleston/Historic District, the first combined Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels and the first Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotels located in downtown Charleston, open today. The hotels create an… Read the full press release

August Wilhelm Henningsen to succeed Dr Klaus-Juergen Juhnken as Chairman of the Flughafen Hamburg GmbH Supervisory Board

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HAMBURG Germany, 2015-9-28 — /Travel PR News/ — After more than 13 years as Chairman of the Flughafen Hamburg GmbH Supervisory Board, Dr Klaus-Juergen Juhnke is standing down at the end of September 2015. He will be succeeded by August Wilhelm Henningsen, former Chairman of the Executive Board of Lufthansa Technik AG. Dr Klaus-Juergen Juhnke… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport will host a Ready Set Fly event on Saturday, September 26th

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Airport partners with The Arc San Francisco and JetBlue for educational program SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) will host a Ready Set Fly event on Saturday, September 26th to provide a real-world experience of air travel to individuals and families with autism and developmental disabilities.  The event, developed… Read the full press release

San Francisco International Airport completed its annual emergency exercise

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Simulated earthquake event tests emergency response, business continuity procedures SAN FRANCISCO, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) completed its annual emergency exercise today, testing procedures for communication, incident command, and recovery in coordination with multiple agencies. Although federal regulations require U.S. airports to conduct such a drill every three years, SFO… Read the full press release

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Georgia Power celebrate the latest energy efficiency upgrades at the world’s busiest and most efficient airport

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Airport adds 16,000 new LED runway lights as part of sustainability efforts; first in the world to have all LED fixture airfield ATLANTA, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials and Georgia Power leadership celebrated the completion of the latest energy efficiency upgrades at the world’s busiest and most efficient airport. At a… Read the full press release

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport adds thousands of LED runway lights as part of sustainability efforts

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Airport adds thousands of LED runway lights as part of sustainability efforts; first in the world to have a total LED fixture airfield ATLANTA, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport officials will receive a $45,901 rebate check from Georgia Power for energy efficiency efforts as part of the utility company’s Commercial Energy… Read the full press release

Indianapolis Airport Authority to offer 320 acres of surplus land at auction Saturday, Oct. 24

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INDIANAPOLIS, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) will offer approximately 320 acres of surplus land at auction Saturday, Oct. 24, with Schrader Real Estate and Auction Company conducting the auction in cooperation with Colliers International. The auction will include residential development land, productive farmland, residential building lots and industrial/commercial sites. The land… Read the full press release

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon nominated Ethiopian CEO GebreMariam to serve as co-chair on his High-Level Advisory Group on Sustainable Transport

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon nominated Ethiopian Group CEO, Mr Tewolde GebreMariam, to serve as a member of his High-Level Advisory Group on Sustainable Transport (HLAG-ST). The Advisory Group, which is expected to serve for a period of three years, provides policy recommendations and global messages on sustainable… Read the full press release

ITB Berlin 2016 will focus on the importance of water for the global travel industry

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At ITB Berlin 2016, the 11th Pow-Wow for Tourism Professionals in Hall 4.1b will focus on the importance of water for the global travel industry – exhibitors can register online BERLIN, Germany, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Water is a valuable and indispensable resource. Some countries have an overabundance of water, while many others… Read the full press release

PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2016 (AT&RTCM 2016) will be at Dusit Island Resort in Chiang Rai, Thailand, Feb 17-19, 2016

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BANGKOK, 2015-9-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that the PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2016 (AT&RTCM 2016) will be taking place at the Dusit Island Resort in the historic northern city of Chiang Rai, Thailand from February 17-19, 2016 under the theme “Creating Experiences, Sharing Opportunities”. The PATA… Read the full press release

IATA appointed Gilberto Lopez Meyer Senior VP Safety and Flight Operations and Nick Careen Senior VP for Airport, Passenger, Cargo and Security

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Geneva, 2015-9-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Gilberto Lopez Meyer will take up his role as Senior Vice President for SFO on 19 October 2015. Lopez Meyer will be based in Montreal and he succeeds Kevin Hiatt who left IATA in July.  He joins IATA from the Mexican Civil Aviation Authority which he has twice… Read the full press release