Category Archives: Travel Management

The European Aviation Safety Agency published its proposals for the future of the aviation regulatory system

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Cologne, Germany, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The European Aviation Safety Agency published today its proposals for the future of the aviation regulatory system. These proposals, presented as an ‘EASA Opinion’, are the outcome of consultation with stakeholders which started in September 2014. Among others, EASA proposes that when national authorities have a lack… Read the full press release

IATA to host the sixth annual Ops Conference on 13-15 April in Los Angeles, California

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Geneva, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host the sixth annual Ops Conference (Ops Conference 2015), 13-15 April in Los Angeles, California. More than 300 high-level delegates from airlines, regulators, air navigation service providers, airports, manufacturers and systems providers are expected to attend the event. “Safety is aviation’s… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive addressed more than 150 international guests with keynote speech at the New York Times ‘Art for Tomorrow’ conference in Doha

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His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker delivers keynote speech on the importance of art as a pillar of society and connector of people around the globe Insight shared on the intricacies of transporting global masterpieces DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, delivered a keynote… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways hosted the first ever oneworld Operations Control Conference in Doha, Qatar

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Operations and Network Control Managers from global oneworld partner airlines participated in two-day event held in Doha, Qatar Discussions focused on operational best practices and areas of information integration DOHA, Qatar, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways was pleased to host the first ever oneworld Operations Control Conference in Doha, Qatar, on March 11 and… Read the full press release

The Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme celebrates its 10th anniversary; shortlists 32 young people to take part in the 9-month aviation-related training programme

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HONG KONG, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Dragonair Aviation Certificate Programme (DACP) celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, with an inaugural ceremony held on 13 March to launch the 2015 activity. A total of 32 young people, shortlisted from more than 500 applicants, will take part in the nine-month aviation-related training programme. The DACP,… Read the full press release

New Zealand Tourism: Record number of superyacht visited New Zealand during the superyacht season April 2014 – March 2015

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New Zealand’s uncrowded waters are fast becoming a home away from home for some of the world’s most exquisite superyachts. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-3-17 — /Travel PR News/ — A record 57 superyachts visited New Zealand during the superyacht season (April 2014 – March 2015) – the highest number of superyacht visits since the America’s… Read the full press release

Qantas signs-over its historic 747 aircraft VH-OJA to the Historic Aviation Restoration Society

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MASCOT, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas today did a ceremonial sign-over of its historic 747 aircraft VH-OJA to the Historic Aviation Restoration Society, seven days after it touched down in spectacular fashion at Illawarra Regional Airport. Gareth Evans, CEO of Qantas International, together with the Qantas pilots that delivered the aircraft,… Read the full press release

Airport Operators Association agrees with the Committee’s assessment that smaller airports are key enablers of social and economic prosperity

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LONDON, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Responding to the publication of the Transport Select Committee report on Smaller Airports, Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Airport Operators Association (AOA), the trade association representing UK airports, said: “We wholeheartedly agree with the Committee’s assessment that smaller airports are key enablers of social and economic prosperity. They… Read the full press release

Warwick International Hotels: all Warwick Le Lagon Resort’s guests and employees are safe after Cyclone Pam passed through Vanuatu

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Warwick International Hotels confirm that all Warwick Le Lagon Resort‘s guests and employees are safe after Cyclone Pam passed through the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu. VANUATU, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — “We are very proud and grateful to our local team at the Warwick Le Lagon Resort who took care of our guests… Read the full press release

G6 Hospitality LLC CEO Jim Amorosia joined the Board of Directors of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA)

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Board comprised of accomplished executives and leaders from every segment of the hotel industry Dallas, Texas, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Jim Amorosia, President and CEO of G6 Hospitality LLC has joined the Board of Directors of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging… Read the full press release

Steigenberger Hotels AG to open second Jaz in the City hotel in Stuttgart

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Steigenberger Hotels AG to open second Jaz in the City hotel in Stuttgart STUTTGART, Germany, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Jaz in the City enables its guests to embrace authentic experiences in a city hotel. Its target group comprises open-minded world explorers, weekend adventurers, foodies and “bizcationers” – modern business travellers and consultants who… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Association announced new additions to its Board of Directors

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New additions join accomplished executives and leaders from every segment of the hotel industry Washington, D.C., 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the 1.8 million-employee lodging industry, today announced new additions to its Board of Directors. The 2015 Board of Directors represents… Read the full press release

Zurich Airport honored with the Air Cargo Excellence Award 2015 in the “European airports up to 399’999 tons of air cargo” category

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Zurich Airport wins the Air Cargo Excellence Award for its services in the cargo business for a third time in a row. ZURICH, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — For its performance in cargo handling, Zurich Airport was honored with the Air Cargo Excellence Award 2015. In the category “European airports up to 399’999 tons… Read the full press release

SriLankan Airlines wins Silver award in the Open/private sector category at the HRM Awards 2014

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Colombo, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — SriLankan Airlines once again demonstrated its high level of professionalism in human resource management and development when it won a Silver award in the Open/private sector category at the HRM Awards 2014, held at the Cinnamon Grand, recently. Organized by the Association of Human Resource Professionals (HRP) the HRM Awards,… Read the full press release

Singapore Airlines and Changi Airport Group announced the extension of the Changi Transit Programme Partnership

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Joint Release With CAG SINGAPORE, 2015-3-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers transiting in Singapore can continue to look forward to a rewarding transit experience with the extension of the Changi Transit Programme in partnership with Changi Airport Group (CAG). Under the extension of the Changi Transit Programme to 31 March… Read the full press release

MCI Group’s Andrea Irani named Managing Director of HSMAI United Arab Emirates (UAE)

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McLEAN, VA, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has named the MCI Group’s Andrea Irani as the new Managing Director of HSMAI United Arab Emirates (UAE). Irani has more than 25 years of experience in hospitality, media events planning and conference management, and, through her role as Account Manager… Read the full press release

Cebu Pacific transported 2.4 tonnes of donations on-board its newest Airbus A330 aircraft for Airbus Corporate Foundation and Aviation Sans Frontières

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Airbus Foundation and Aviation Sans Frontières send clothing and medical supplies to Philippines on CEB’s newest Airbus A330 aircraft PASAY CITY, Philippines, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Philippines’ leading carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB), in cooperation with the Airbus Corporate Foundation and Aviation Sans Frontières, transported 2.4 tonnes of donations including clothing and medical… Read the full press release

Philippine Airlines (PAL) awarded its two-year base maintenance services for its Airbus fleet to Lufthansa Technik Philippines, Inc. (LTP)

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MANILA, Philippines, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Philippine Airlines (PAL) recently awarded its two-year base maintenance services for its Airbus fleet to Lufthansa Technik Philippines, Inc. (LTP) LTP will handle all heavy maintenance visits for the A320s, A321s, A330s and A340s of PAL for calendar years 2015 and 2016. LTP is also the line… Read the full press release

Mandarin Oriental confirms unauthorized access in the credit card systems in a limited number of hotels in US and Europe

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At Mandarin Oriental, the safety and security of our guests remains a priority. The following statement and FAQ’s are designed to provide regular updates on the current situation as new information becomes available. Hong Kong, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental confirms that the credit card systems in a limited number of our… Read the full press release

Two-Michelin-starred chef Richard Ekkebus won the Chef’s Choice Award at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in Singapore

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Hong Kong, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Culinary Director of Amber Richard Ekkebus has won the prestigious Chef’s Choice Award at Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony in Singapore. Coveted by the restaurant community, this honour is voted by Richard’s peers across Asia and recognises him as a master craftsman. Having guided Amber to the top… Read the full press release

Greg Liddell appointed General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona

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Hong Kong, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona is delighted to announce the appointment of Greg Liddell as General Manager. Mr Liddell began his career with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2009 as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi, Chiang Mai and was most recently at the helm of the award-winning The… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection announces the next addition to its desirable Collection, Triada Palm Springs, a historic Hollywood hotel

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Discerning collection of independent hotels welcomes historic Hollywood hotel Bethesda, Md., 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s distinctive portfolio of high personality, one-of-a-kind independent hotels, is delighted to announce the next addition to its desirable Collection, Triada Palm Springs. An iconic property rich with local and Hollywood history, Triada Palm Springs… Read the full press release

Autograph Collection to welcome new boutique property to its collection, The Press Hotel in Portland, Maine

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Portland’s first boutique hotel is scheduled to open in May 2015 as part of Autograph Collection’s exclusive portfolio of independently owned hotels Located in the historic Portland Press Herald newspaper building, the hotel will be home to James Beard Award-winning chefs Mark Gaier and Clark Frasier and their new restaurant, M.C. UNION Bethesda, Md., 2015-3-12… Read the full press release

Deutsche Lufthansa AG announced 37% increase of its operating profit in 2014 compared to the prior-year result

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· Target achieved with EUR 954 million operating profit for the year · EUR 2.8 billion in investments and EUR 30 billion in revenues for 2014 · Strike costs erode EUR 232 million from operating result · Carsten Spohr: “2014 results reconfirm that sticking to uneconomical structures is not an option for our future” ·… Read the full press release

Hilton Auckland partnered with Auckland Council to join the Youth Employment Movement and assist 23,000 young people in Auckland

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Hilton Auckland in the New Zealand Youth Employment Movement AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Auckland has partnered with Auckland Council to join the Youth Employment Movement to assist 23,000 young people in Auckland who are not in employment, training or education. In response to the high unemployment rates within the region, Auckland… Read the full press release

Air France-KLM Group reports 5.4 million passengers in February 2015, 0.8% up YoY

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Network airlines: continued strict capacity discipline, contrasting trends Ongoing accelerated development of Transavia Amstelveen, 2015-3-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France-KLM Group reports 5.4 million passengers in February 2015, 0.8% up YoY Traffic highlights Network airlines activity (Air France, KLM, HOP!) 5.4 million passengers, +0.8% Unit revenue per available seat kilometer (RASK) ex-currency down compared… Read the full press release

UK-based company ‘Reading Buses’ selected to represent the nation in the 2015 Eurostar Ashden Awards for Sustainable Travel

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LONDON, 2015-3-11 — /Travel PR News/ — UK-based sustainable travel company ‘Reading Buses’ has been selected to represent the nation in the 2015 Eurostar Ashden Awards for Sustainable Travel, moving one step closer to winning a share of the £30,000 prize fund. The British company has been chosen alongside three initiatives based in France and… Read the full press release

Brussels Airport shows steady growth; welcomed over 1.4 million passengers in February 2015

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Midterm break gives extra boost to February results BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, 2015-3-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport welcomed over 1.4 million passengers in February 2015. The airport continues to show steady growth. February was given an extra boost due to the large number of holidaymakers during the midterm break. Cargo traffic at Brussels Airport… Read the full press release

First and Arriva with the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) launched new Next [Bus] Stop Announcement app for blind and visually impaired passengers

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LEEDS, UK, 2015-3-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Two of the UK’s biggest bus groups, First and Arriva, in partnership with the Confederation of Passenger Transport UK (CPT) have today launched a new, state of the art Next [Bus] Stop Announcement Smartphone app, which could revolutionise bus travel for blind and visually impaired passengers. Launched… Read the full press release

FirstGroup plans for a new service offering great value fares between London, North East England and Edinburgh

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FirstGroup proposes low fares operation to capture market share from air travel Aberdeen, Scotland, 2015-3-11 — /Travel PR News/ — FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, is developing plans for a new service offering great value fares between London, North East England and Edinburgh. As part of this process, the Group… Read the full press release