Category Archives: Travel Management

China’s prima ballerina Tan Yuan Yuan joins Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® “Rosewood Curators” as the Beijing advisor

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BEIJING, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — China’s prima ballerina Tan Yuan Yuan has joined Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® “Rosewood Curators” as the Beijing advisor, joining a carefully selected group of luminaries and leaders sharing insider secrets, travel tips and favorite activities in Rosewood destinations around the world. Hailed as one of the most outstanding… Read the full press release

ALPA: Pilot leaders at Envoy Air re-elected current officers to serve additional two-year terms beginning September 8, 2015

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QUEENS, N.Y., 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Pilot leaders at Envoy Air, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), re-elected their current officers to serve additional two-year terms beginning September 8, 2015. Continuing to serve on behalf of their pilots as Envoy Air Master Executive Council (MEC) officers are:  Capt. Sam Pool, chairman; Capt…. Read the full press release

Iberia, the Spanish UNICEF Committee and Amadeus raised more than 350,000 euros in small donations by Iberia customers

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MADRID, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Iberia, the Spanish UNICEF Committee and Amadeus, the travel reservations system, have raised more tan 350,000 euros in small donations by Iberia customers booking their tickets online. A platform developed by Amadeus enables customers to make donations of between three and 20 euros to UNICEF when they buy… Read the full press release

Nearly 300 entrepreneurs and business owners participated in the Midway International Airport Industry Day

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CHICAGO, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Nearly 300 entrepreneurs and business owners today participated in the Midway International Airport Industry Day at the UIC Forum in Chicago. The event, hosted by the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA),  was created so that businesses of all sizes and specialties could learn first-hand about the numerous concessions… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines, the Bank of Moscow and VISA launch new co-branded reward card “S7-Bank of Moscow-VISA Signature”

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Novosibirsk, Russia, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, the Bank of Moscow and VISA international payment system launched a new co-branded reward card “S7-Bank of Moscow-VISA Signature”. Card holders automatically become members of the S7 Priority frequent flyer programme. Registered loyalty programme members can link their existing… Read the full press release

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and McCarran International Airport to host Routes Americas, the 10th Route Development Forum in 2017

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LAS VEGAS, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and McCarran International Airport will play host to Routes Americas, the 10th Route Development Forum for the entire Americas region, when the event takes place in Las Vegas in 2017. Routes Americas is the essential route development event for all aviation based… Read the full press release

Marco Polo Wuhan awarded Creative Partner Trophy from the British Consulate General

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WUHAN, China, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — It was an honor and proud moment for Marco Polo Wuhan to receive the first ever awarded Creative Partner Trophy from the British Consulate General in a special ceremony at the hotel today. Mr. Nick Whittingham, the Consul General of the British Consulate-General Wuhan expressed his great… Read the full press release

AIG Travel wins CIO 100 Award for its Travel Guard C3 patented technology platform

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Honor for Travel Guard C3 patented technology solution reflects innovation and results HOUSTON, 2015-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — AIG Travel, which offers the Travel Guard® suite of travel insurance, emergency medical, assistance, and security solutions, has won a CIO 100 Award for its Travel Guard C3 patented technology platform, designed to help distribution partners personalize insurance… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport saw 6.1% YoY increase in passengers flying in July with a record-breaking 2,557,327 people travelled through the airport

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Wet weather on 23 of July’s 31 days sees exodus of 2.5 million sun-seekers Flights to America at an all-time high MANCHESTER, UK, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The airport saw a 6.1% year-on-year increase in passengers flying in July, after Manchester and the North of England experienced a rain-drenched start to the busy… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as one of its “Top 100 Companies for Working Families” for the 12th year

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Parsippany, NJ, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide, (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, has been recognized by the Orlando Sentinel as one of its “Top 100 Companies for Working Families” for the 12th year, placing 17th overall. The annual award recognizes Central Florida companies that make family a top… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean International launches Royal Suite Class

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Luxury That Is Anything but Boring MIAMI, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The award-winning cruise line known for its groundbreaking ship designs, GOLD Anchor service, top-caliber entertainment, and exclusive onboard attractions, today announced the Royal Suite Class, designed for the most discerning adventurers. When vacationing in one of a range of innovative accommodations, guests… Read the full press release

London Gatwick announced 2.5 years of consecutive month-on-month traffic growth and achieved its busiest ever July with 4.3 million passengers travelling through the airport

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Gatwick’s 2.5 years of consecutive growth far outstrips Airports Commission forecasts 4.3 million passengers pass through the airport in July, +6.4% on previous year Gatwick CEO Stewart Wingate said: “These results put us ten years ahead of the forecasts used by the Airports Commission to predict future air traffic movements and how that relates to… Read the full press release

Travelzoo launches nationwide search today for people with five lucky names

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NEW YORK, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, launched a nationwide search today for people with five lucky names. One winner for each name will win a 5-night luxury Hawaii getaway for two courtesy of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Hawaii. The five #luckynames are: 1. Amanda Johnson… Read the full press release

Autostadt in Wolfsburg and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company renew management agreement

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Chevy Chase, MD, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — After over 15 years of successful co-operation, the Autostadt in Wolfsburg and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company have renewed the management agreement, confirming the continuity of their successful relationship. Located in Northern Germany, the luxury hotel is set within Autostadt, an automobile theme park next to the headquarters… Read the full press release

IATA announces that the second edition of the World Financial Symposium will focus on industry efforts to support sustained financial health

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Geneva, 2015-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the second edition of the World Financial Symposium (WFS) will focus on industry efforts to support sustained financial health. WFS will be held 14-17 September in Barcelona, Spain against a backdrop of improving industry profitability. Airlines are expected to earn a net… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation at HMSHost-sponsored Airports Going Green, the 2nd Annual Sustainable Fashion Show on October 26 in Chicago

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CHICAGO, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Join us for a very special event at Airports Going Green: The 2nd Annual Sustainable Fashion Show presented Monday evening, October 26.  Sponsored by HMSHost, the Fashion Show will highlight clothes and accessories made from re-purposed and sustainable materials crafted by the Fashion Studies Department at Columbia College in… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines flew 11.5 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in July 2015; 8.2% increase vs July 2014

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DALLAS, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) (the “Company”) today reported its July and year-to-date preliminary traffic statistics. The Company flew 11.5 billion revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in July 2015, an 8.2 percent increase from the 10.6 billion RPMs flown in July 2014. Available seat miles (ASMs) increased 7.0 percent to… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways won two awards at the recent Australian Business Traveller Awards

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Qatar Airways’ A380 Lounge named “Best Inflight Lounge” and the A350 Economy Cabin named “Best Economy Class” at the Australian Business Traveller Awards 2015 Awards reaffirm Qatar Airways’ commitment to providing unparalleled comfort across all classes DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways, crowned Airline of the Year at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2015,… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Cargo’s first Boeing B747 freighter completed its first flight from Doha to Hong Kong

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Carrier expands freighter fleet to satisfy increasing global demand for ad-hoc and outsized airfreight transportation DOHA, Qatar, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Cargo’s first Boeing B747 freighter has joined the carrier’s expanding fleet having completed its first flight from Doha to Hong Kong. Qatar Airways Cargo operates one of the most modern… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels Group opens the first Holiday Inn® hotel in the Santa Fe district of Mexico City

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Hotel is located in the heart of the newest and most modern area of the city MEXICO, D.F.,  2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the opening of the first Holiday Inn® hotel in the Santa Fe district of Mexico City. The 95-room new-build… Read the full press release

Car rental companies in New Zealand to sign up new Code of Practice aimed at improving the safety of both visiting drivers and New Zealand road users

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Rental vehicle companies around New Zealand are being encouraged to sign up to a new Code of Practice aimed at improving the safety of both visiting drivers and New Zealand road users. The Code establishes a set of agreed standards and practices for operators to follow when… Read the full press release

Austrian Airlines carried more than 1.1 million passengers in July 2015; 3% up YoY

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• Intercontinental flight traffic in July 2015: 6.0 percent more passengers • European routes in July 2015: number of passengers rise by 2.4 percent • Capacity utilization surpasses the 80 percent threshold, rising to 85.3 percent VIENNA, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — In July 2015, Austrian Airlines carried more than 1.1 million passengers, corresponding… Read the full press release

Bloggers from Japan won Cebu Pacific Air’s first #CEBjuanderers Challenge 2015

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Airline’s first regional blogger campaign also featured teams from Australia, China, Korea  PASAY CITY, Philippines, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Cebu Pacific Air (PSE:CEB), the Philippines’ largest airline, concluded its first #CEBjuanderers Challenge, with bloggers from Japan emerging as the winners. Ikuma Nakagawa and Hidekazu Tanaka from Team Japan competed against teams of two bloggers… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific becomes the largest carrier to operate flights on the Manila – Sydney route

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Posts 42% market share in May PASAY CITY, Philippines, 2015-8-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading airline, Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), emerged as the largest carrier to operate flights on the Manila – Sydney route. For May alone, CEB carried 11,018 passengers, 42% more than the next largest airline on the route, according to… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental, Sanya with the collaboration of French naturopath Liliane Israel to introduce Gourmet Healthy Delights menus

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Hong Kong, 2015-8-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Sanya has collaborated with acclaimed French naturopath Liliane Israel to introduce Gourmet Healthy Delights menus.  Based on her Wellness GastronomyTM  concept, the new dishes offered at Pavilion and Yi Yang Cantonese restaurants are designed to connect the pleasure of dining with an awareness of eating… Read the full press release

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada Company acquires leading provider of car sharing technology Metavera Solutions Inc.

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ST. LOUIS, 2015-8-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings today announced that its regional subsidiary, the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Canada Company, has purchased Metavera Solutions Inc., a leading provider of car sharing technology. Metavera provides sustainable transportation technologies to customers in more than a dozen countries around the world. Founded in 2000, it offers a leading car… Read the full press release

The British Microlight Aircraft Association granted ‘A8-26’ approval by the UK Civil Aviation Authority

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LONDON, 2015-8-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The British Microlight Aircraft Association (BMAA) has been granted ‘A8-26’ approval by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) which delegates greater responsibility for airworthiness oversight of recreational ‘Permit to Fly’ microlights and amateur built very light aeroplanes (VLA). The move, which will allow the BMAA to develop a… Read the full press release

Starwood Maldives appoints Mr. Paul Yui as the new Director of Sales & Marketing and Mr. Jorge Fernandez as the new Director of Revenue Management

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MALDIVES, 2015-8-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Starwood Maldives has appointed Mr. Paul Yui as the new Director of Sales & Marketing and Mr. Jorge Fernandez as the new Director of Revenue Management for its two properties in the Maldives. With over a decade long career with Starwood Hotels & Resorts, both Jorge and Paul brings invaluable experience… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways reopen its newly refurbished First and Business Class Lounge at Abu Dhabi Airport’s Terminal 1

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ABU DHABI, 2015-8-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways has officially reopened its newly refurbished First and Business Class Lounge at Abu Dhabi Airport’s Terminal 1. The upgraded facility measures an impressive 1,044 m² with seating for 134 guests and boasts stylish design elements inspired by the airline’s new branding and image. Shane O’Hare,… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways and Alitalia welcomed 100,000th guest to their joint pavilion at Expo Milano 2015

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ABU DHABI, 2015-8-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Official Expo Milano 2015 sponsors Etihad Airways and Alitalia celebrated a major milestone by welcoming the 100,000th guest to their joint pavilion at Expo Milano 2015. Italian national Luigino Nonino, accompanied by his family, was the lucky 100,000th visitor to the pavilion. To mark the occasion, the… Read the full press release