Category Archives: Travel Management

InterContinental Hotels Group opens 91 room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Fredericton, New Brunswick after $3M renovation

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Hotel opens in New Brunswick’s capital city after undergoing a nearly $3M renovation FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK, 2014-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ —InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the newly renovated 91 room Holiday Inn Express® & Suites Fredericton. Formerly a Lakeview Inns & Suites hotel, the property… Read the full press release

Wizz Air announced it reached 100,000 flights over a 12 month period for first time in its 10 year history

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Budapest, Hungary, 2014-11-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced that, for the first time in its 10 year history, it has operated 100,000 flights over a 12 month period. This represents almost 30 billion flown seat kilometers and over 1.3 million crew hours… Read the full press release

Marriott International to open 130 room Fairfield by Marriott in El Salvador by 2016

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San Salvador, El Salvador, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International announced plans today to open a 130 room Fairfield by Marriott in El Salvador. Located adjacent to the upscale La Gran Via shopping mall and in close proximity to large corporations such as Xerox, Citibank, the World Bank, Bayers and Siemens, the hotel will serve… Read the full press release

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. celebrates the one year anniversary of The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

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Luxury Resort Commemorates Milestone Aruba, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — This week, The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.,  the iconic leader in luxury lodging centered in inspiration to capture, create and inspire life’s most memorable journeys, proudly celebrates the one year anniversary of The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba. Situated on the island’s pristine Palm Beach, the highly anticipated… Read the full press release

National Car Rental to unveil three new television commercials featuring actor Patrick Warburton as part of its “Go Like A Pro” advertising campaign

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Former Seinfeld Star Delivers Comic Portrayal of “The Control Enthusiast” Business Traveler ST. LOUIS, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — National Car Rental will unveil three new television commercials featuring actor Patrick Warburton as part of its “Go Like A Pro” advertising campaign. National is launching the 30-second spots to showcase its commitment to providing time-sensitive frequent airport… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways announces the appointment of Shane O’Hare as its Senior Vice President, Marketing

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ABU DHABI, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the appointment of Shane O’Hare as its Senior Vice President, Marketing. Mr O’Hare brings an unrivalled mix of experience in airline marketing and management, having held a range of senior executive positions in the Gulf and… Read the full press release

CDA Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino presented with the Father Mac Appreciation Award by the Haymarket Center

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CHICAGO, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) Commissioner Rosemarie S. Andolino was presented the Father Mac Appreciation Award by the Haymarket Center on November 20, 1014. The prestigious award is named for Monsignor Ignatius McDermott, the co-founder of Haymarket Center, and known to his friends as “Father Mac.” “Since assuming her… Read the full press release

ExpressJet Airlines becomes the first part 121 passenger-carrying airline to receive FAA approval on an in-house Airline Transport Pilot certification training program

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ATLANTA, 2014-11-24 — /Travel PR News/ — ExpressJet Airlines is the first part 121 passenger-carrying airline to receive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval on an in-house Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification training program (CTP). The ATP CTP became a requirement on Aug. 1, 2014 for new pilots wanting to attain their ATP certification, which qualifies them to… Read the full press release

Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa Sochi GM Brian Gleeson named “Best Hotelier” at the MKG Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2014

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PARIS, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Brian Gleeson, General Manager of the Radisson Blu Paradise Resort & Spa Sochi (Russia), has been named “Best Hotelier” at the MKG Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2014 – he received the prestigious award at a glamourous gala night in Paris. Brian opened the 5-star Radisson Blu Paradise Resort &… Read the full press release

Air Partner and Envirotainer assisting in the humanitarian response to the Ebola crisis

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Air Partner, a world leading provider of air charter services, and Envirotainer, the world leader in secure cold chain logistics solutions within the life science industries, have been assisting in the humanitarian response to the Ebola crisis. LONDON, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Recently, Air Partner and Envirotainer worked closely to implement a process… Read the full press release

Meliá Hotels International abrirá el Meliá Costa Hollywood Beach Resort en el sur de Florida

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La compañía global líder en resorts inaugurará en 2015 su segundo complejo en Estados Unidos bajo la marca Meliá Hotels & Resorts Mallorca, España, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Meliá Hotels International anuncia para 2015 la apertura del Meliá Costa Hollywood Beach Resort en el área de Fort Lauderdale del Sur de Florida. El nuevo complejo… Read the full press release

AIZIAN, EL RESTAURANTE GASTRONÓMICO DE MELIA BILBAO OBTIENE SU PRIMERA MERECIDA ESTRELLA MICHELIN

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BILBAO, España, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — En la esperada presentación de sus calificaciones anuales celebrada ayer en Marbella, la prestigiosa Guía Michelín de España y Portugal, en su edición 2014, anunció la distinción de la codiciada estrella al Aizian, el restaurante gastronómico del Meliá Bilbao. La Guía Michelin premia así a un restaurante… Read the full press release

Whistler Blackcomb kicks off the winter season five days ahead of schedule on Saturday, November 22

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Cold Temperatures Make Early Opening Possible WHISTLER, BC, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Much to the delight of eager skiers and snowboarders, Whistler Blackcomb will be opening five days ahead of schedule on Saturday, November 22. The decision to kick off the winter season early was made possible after natural snowfall at higher elevations was followed… Read the full press release

Hyatt earned 100% on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for the 11th consecutive year

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Continuing focus on making Hyatt a place where individuals can bring their whole selves to work leads to selection of respected diversity and inclusion leaders CHICAGO, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that for the 11th consecutive year, Hyatt has earned 100 percent on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a… Read the full press release

Hyatt initiated a four-year, one million dollar partnership with Women for Women International

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Four-year partnership designed to help support the education and empowerment of more than 60,000 women in war-torn countries around the world CHICAGO, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that its subsidiary has initiated a four-year, one million dollar partnership with Women for Women International, a global development organization that offers… Read the full press release

Kansas City International Airport gears up for the annual Thanksgiving holiday travel rush

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More Than 383,000 Passengers Expected, 25 Million Nationwide KANSAS, MO, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of workers at Kansas City International Airport are gearing up for the annual Thanksgiving holiday travel rush. Airport officials suggest that travelers are prepared and arrive early. To keep things at the terminal curbs running smoothly, KCI Airport… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines secured USD 41.4 million 7-year junior loan facility from ING Capital LLC for the acquisition of two Boeing 777 freighter aircraft

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and most profitable airline in Africa, has secured a USD 41.4 million 7-year junior loan facility from ING Capital LLC for the acquisition of two Boeing 777 freighter aircraft. The senior debt is supported by Ex-Im Bank and was provided by another… Read the full press release

Ethiopian Airlines received its fourth B777-200 LR Freighter on 19 November 2014

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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 2014-11-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines, the largest cargo operator in Africa, is pleased to announce that it has received its fourth B777-200 LR Freighter on 19 November 2014. Ethiopian was the first in Africa to receive and operate the B777-200 LR freighter on 19 September 2012 and is still… Read the full press release

IATA identifies the critical factors to ensure that Asia-Pacific continues to realize the enormous economic and social benefits of air connectivity

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Tokyo, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) identified continuous safety enhancement, the availability of cost-efficient infrastructure and environmental responsibility as critical factors to ensure that Asia-Pacific continues to realize the enormous economic and social benefits of air connectivity. “It is no understatement to say that air connectivity underpins modern economies. Aviation… Read the full press release

British Airways seeks graduates to join one of its six schemes in 2015 and offer them a world of opportunity

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Could you: • Source booties for sniffer dogs?* • Commission a sleeper suit for a horse with a skin condition? • Select the right brand of chocolates for an in-flight treat? If your answer is ‘yes, I’d give it a go’, then one of the UK’s best loved brands needs you! LONDON, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — British… Read the full press release

The City of Chicago Department of Aviation to host aviation and construction job fair on December 4, 2014

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CHICAGO, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The City of Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce it will host an aviation and construction job fair on Thursday, December 4, 2014. The location will be the UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, Illinois from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. The Construction and Aviation Industry Job… Read the full press release

Alaska Air Group received perfect score of 100% on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)

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SEATTLE, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Air Group, parent company for Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air, has received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2015 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a national benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices related to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) workplace equality, administered by… Read the full press release

Stagecoach Group’s bus employees and companies won top honours at the 2014 UK Bus Awards

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Transport group wins three Gold Awards Two Stagecoach employees come out on top Marketing Excellence win for Stagecoach East Midlands Special award for Stagecoach South West PERTH, Scotland, 2014-11-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach Group’s bus employees and companies have won top honours at the 2014 UK Bus Awards. Several Stagecoach Group businesses were recognised across… Read the full press release

Oakwood Worldwide inducted into the United Service Organizations Inc. of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore’s Circle of Stars at the One-Star level

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LOS ANGELES, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, is honored to announce its induction into the United Service Organizations Inc. (USO) of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore’s Circle of Stars at the One-Star level. The Circle of Stars is composed of corporate donors who provide generous funding to support… Read the full press release

Bombardier Transportation signed contract to deliver 27 new four-car trains for Govia Thameslink Railway for operation on the Gatwick Express

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UK train operator Govia Thameslink orders 108 additional BOMBARDIER ELECTROSTAR cars BERLIN, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has signed a contract to deliver 27 new four-car trains for Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), for operation on the Gatwick Express. The contract for 108 cars has a total value of approximately… Read the full press release

Mxi® Technologies announces that Cape Air has selected the Maintenix® system for its enterprise-wide fleet maintenance management

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Large U.S. regional airline fueling strategic growth through standardized processes, greater integration between MRO and flight operations News at a Glance Cape Air selects Mxi’s Maintenix Operator Edition software to act as MRO standard for large U.S. regional airline Maintenix to provide complete spectrum of aviation maintenance management across engineering, planning, execution and materials management… Read the full press release

Qantas Airways fleet’s newest addition touched down on Australian soil bearing the name of trailblazing former CEO James Strong

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SYDNEY, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The newest addition to the Qantas Airways fleet has touched down on Australian soil, proudly carrying a retro livery and bearing the name of trailblazing former CEO James Strong. The design is a flashback to the livery that adorned Qantas Boeing 747s in the 1970s and is a… Read the full press release

Kempinski Hotels signed management agreement for the high profile, large-scale luxury development, 8 Conlay, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle

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Kuala Lumpur/Geneva, 2014-11-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels and KSK Group Berhad (KSK Group), via its property development arm KSK Land Sdn Bhd (KSK Land) announce the signing of a management agreement for the high profile, large-scale luxury development, 8 Conlay, in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle. The approximately 260-key Kempinski hotel… Read the full press release

Thomas Kleber appointed General Manager of the Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère and Area General Manager Switzerland

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Frankfurt am Main, 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Thomas Kleber completed a two-year training course at the Steigenberger Academy in Bad Reichenhall and went on to achieve a Masters degree in Hotel Management. Mr. Kleber can look back on more than 30 years of experience and international expertise in the hotel business. He has… Read the full press release

Omni Hotels and Resorts contributed $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation’s 2014 Annual Giving Campaign

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Washington D.C., 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Omni Hotels and Resorts has contributed $5,000 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation’s (AH&LEF) 2014 Annual Giving Campaign. Omni Hotels & Resorts creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at 60 distinct luxury hotels and resorts in leading business gateways and leisure destinations across North America. A member… Read the full press release