Category Archives: Travel Management

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and The Joffrey Ballet launch video training tutorials “Poise and Grace” as part of the hotel’s commitment to service excellence

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Global Luxury Hotel Brand Incorporates Foundations of Dance into Associate Training Program. Bethesda, Md., 2014-8-29 — /Travel PR News/ — JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and The Joffrey Ballet are taking guest service to a new level with the launch of “Poise and Grace,” a series of inspirational video training tutorials led by Ashley Wheater, artistic director of The Joffrey… Read the full press release

Etihad Airways opens new Al Ain contact centre facility to provide 24/7 assistance to the airline’s guests

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Abu Dhabi, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has completed the final phase in the development of its Al Ain contact centre facility, with the opening of a second contact centre, bringing to three the number of centres within the UAE, and a total of four… Read the full press release

Tarek Nour appointed new Hotel Manager for Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh

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Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh welcomes Tarek Nour as its new Hotel Manager. A Four Seasons veteran who has 12 years of international hospitality experience, Nour arrives in the Kingdom from Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore, where he spent two years as Director of Rooms. “Tarek’s experience will be invaluable to Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh with his… Read the full press release

Embraer: Japan Airlines orders 27 E-Jets estimated at USD 677 million

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São José dos Campos, Brazil, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Embraer S.A. has signed a firm order with Japan Airlines (JAL) for a total of 15 E-Jets comprising the E170 and the E190 jets models, as well as for an additional twelve E-Jets family options. The value of the firm order is estimated at USD… Read the full press release

New World Hotels appointed by New Coast Hotel, Inc. to manage New World Manila Bay Hotel effective 1 January 2015

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MANILA, Philippines, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — New World Hotels has been appointed by New Coast Hotel, Inc. to manage New World Manila Bay Hotel effective 1 January 2015. The hotel, currently the Hyatt Regency Hotel & Casino Manila, will be the second hotel for the brand in the capital, joining New World Makati Hotel…. Read the full press release

Metrolink to operate late night trains back to L.A. Union Station from Los Angeles County Fair on Saturday and Sunday nights throughout September

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LOS ANGELES, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its annual service, Metrolink will operate late night trains back to L.A. Union Station on both Saturday and Sunday nights from the Los Angeles County Fair (LACF), the largest county fair in the country. The service will begin this weekend and continue on Saturdays and Sundays… Read the full press release

Marco Polo opens its newest hotel in Changzhou, China

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Changzhou, China, 2014-8-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The newest Marco Polo will open in Changzhou, China on 28 August, 2014.  With 19 acres of lush gardens, Marco Polo Changzhou will be an exclusive urban oasis and the city’s prime address for events and meetings. Located in the Xinbei District just one hour from Shanghai by high-speed… Read the full press release

The Pacific Asia Travel Association PATA announces extension of its strategic partnership with TripAdvisor

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BANGKOK, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the extension of its strategic partnership with TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, offering trusted advice from real travellers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor has the largest travel community in… Read the full press release

Shannon Airport welcomes Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe on his first official visit to the airport and county since his appointment in July

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Paschal Donohoe, TD, was welcomed to Shannon Airport today by its Chairman Rose Hynes and CEO Neil Pakey on his first official visit to the airport and county since his appointment in July to the post. The Minister was in Shannon as… Read the full press release

The Adventure Travel Trade Association: the industry lacks a global standard for adventure travel guiding

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SEATTLE, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA; www.adventuretravel.biz) has spent the past several months researching global adventure guide qualification and performance standards and training programs. The initial findings, presented in a webinar to members of the association, confirm that the industry lacks a global standard for adventure travel guiding. ATTA’s president, Mr…. Read the full press release

Etihad Airways names Mr Gianni Tronza as its General Manager for Switzerland

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Abu Dhabi, 2014-8-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed Mr Gianni Tronza as its new General Manager for Switzerland effective immediately. In his new role, Gianni Tronza will be based in Zurich, where he will lead Etihad Airways’ expanded commercial operations in Switzerland following the… Read the full press release

Meridian Energy to move its Auckland sales team to Auckland Airport’s Quad 5 office building at the end of the year

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport announced today that it has leased a whole floor in its Quad 5 office building to Meridian Energy. Meridian Energy will be moving its Auckland sales team to the airport at the end of the year. The Quad 5 office building was built by Auckland Airport… Read the full press release

Auckland Airport reports its annual results for the financial year to 30 June 2014

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Auckland Airport has today announced its annual results for the financial year to 30 June 2014. Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Total profit after tax was up 21.3% to $215.9 million, while underlying profit after tax increased by 10.5% to $169.9 million. The final dividend paid to shareholders for the year increases by… Read the full press release

Visitnorway.com: Norwegian Trekking Association opens Rabot Mountain Cabin to hikers and skiers

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The Rabot Mountain Cabin welcomes hikers from all over the world to a design surprise high up in the mountains in Northern Norway. OSLO, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The cabin opened on 16 August and has already attracted attention from architect junkies as well as sporty hikers, as its unique design resembles a high-end hotel more… Read the full press release

Bahrain Airport Company and Bahrain International Airport celebrate the renewal of the Aerodrome Certification from the Ministry of Transportation’s Civil Aviation Affairs

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing and operating body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), celebrated therenewal of the Aerodrome Certification from the Ministry of Transportation’s Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA). The Chief Executive Officer of BAC Mohammed Al Binfalah received the certificate at a meeting held with the Acting Undersecretary… Read the full press release

The Chicago Department of Aviation and United Airlines open registration for O’Hare 5K “Run On the Runway” to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project

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CHICAGO, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Registration is open! The Chicago Department of Aviation and United Airlines are teaming up again to host the O’Hare 5K “Run On the Runway” to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project. O’Hare International Airport will welcome thousands of runners, walkers and aviation enthusiasts to race on Runway 9L/27R on Sunday, October 5. 2014. The runway… Read the full press release

The Chicago Department of Aviation announces that Fitch Ratings affirmed O’Hare International Airport outlook at the ‘A-‘ rating

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CHICAGO, 2014-8-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce that Fitch Ratings has removed the negative outlook on the O’Hare International Airport’s $6.56 billion General Airport Revenue Bonds (GARB) and replaced it with a stable outlook, affirmed at the ‘A-‘ rating. Fitch also affirmed the ‘A’ rating for… Read the full press release

Star Cruises and Taiwan Tourism Bureau Hong Kong Office to organize charity cruise to Taiwan for 60 Hong Kong students

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Hong Kong, 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Star Cruises is pleased to join hands with Taiwan Tourism Bureau Hong Kong Office to organize a charity cruise to Taiwan for 60 Hong Kong underprivileged students. The charity initiative “Star Cruises’ Dream Voyage to Taiwan” is co-organized by Jetour Charity Foundation Limited, Hong Kong and Macau Taiwanese Charity… Read the full press release

Jersey Airport receives an overall satisfaction rate of 76% among travellers according to Which? survey

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JERSEY, 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey Airport has received an overall satisfaction rate of 76% among travellers who responded to a recent survey conducted by leading consumer magazine Which? The survey, which rated both large and smaller airports across the British Isles awarded a top five star rating for Jersey Airport’s security process and highly… Read the full press release

VisitGuernsey and Jersey Tourism announce joint Channel Islands Heritage Festival for 2015

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JERSEY, 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the success of the 2014 Guernsey Heritage Festival, VisitGuernsey are delighted to announce a joint Channel Islands Heritage Festival for 2015 with Jersey Tourism. A five week long pan-Channel Island Festival (3rd April – 11th May) is being planned for 2015 to attract visitors from the UK and… Read the full press release

Air Partner sees strong summer sales growth in its UK based JetCard product

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LONDON, 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, the leading provider of aviation services to governments, corporates and HNWIs has seen strong summer sales growth in its UK based JetCard product. The UK JetCard team has sold more than £5 million of cards in the first six months of the year as Britain’s jet set… Read the full press release

RCI and Plantation Resort renewed their multi-year affiliation agreement

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI and Plantation Resort recently renewed their multi-year affiliation agreement. The property has a long-standing affiliation with RCI®, and brings a high-quality property in South Carolina’s Grand Strand area to the exchange company’s approximately 3.7 million subscribing members. “Plantation Resort is pleased that we are continuing the mutually beneficial relationship… Read the full press release

Wyndham Hotel Group launches new on-line learning management system aimed at enhancing and expanding training opportunities for thousands of franchisees

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,540 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced the launch of a new on-line learning management system aimed at enhancing and expanding training opportunities for  thousands of franchisees. Available at no additional cost to… Read the full press release

Wyndham Worldwide receives U.S. Veterans Magazine’s 2014 Best of the Best Award

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Designation affirms global hospitality company’s commitment to supporting veterans PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-8-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, received U.S. Veterans Magazine’s 2014 Best of the Best Award for its supplier diversity program and commitment to supporting veteran-owned businesses. This is the first time the Company received the… Read the full press release

SkyTeam opens yoga pilot project in its Exclusive Lounge at London Heathrow’s Terminal 4

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Enhances customer wellbeing with first yoga studio in London Airports AMSTERDAM, 2014-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, is offering  its customers a new way to relax pre-flight with the opening of a yoga  pilot project  in its Exclusive Lounge at London Heathrow’s Terminal 4. The two months pilot project is available… Read the full press release

easyJet invited Henry Smith MP for Crawley to London Gatwick airport to hear about the airline’s Change for Good onboard collections

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Generous Gatwick passengers have donated over £841,000 on easyJet flights to raise money in the global fight against polio LONDON, 2014-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK and London Gatwick airport’s largest airline, invited Henry Smith  MP for Crawley to London Gatwick airport yesterday, 20 August 2014, to hear about  the airline’s Change for… Read the full press release

easyJet responds as Icelandic volcano Bardarbunga escalates

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The Airline industry is Preparing for the Advent of Another Potential Ash Cloud Over Britain’s skies.  LONDON, 2014-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — With the recent news that the Icelandic volcano, Bardarbunga, is on orange alert (one notch below red), the airline industry is preparing itself for the advent of another potential ash cloud over Britain’s… Read the full press release

Bristol Airport experienced its busiest ever day on Thursday 14 August with 25,390 passengers passing through the terminal in 24 hours

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Over 25,000 passengers pass through terminal in 24 hours BRISTOL, UK, 2014-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Bristol Airport recorded another major milestone last week (Thursday 14 August), experiencing its busiest ever day with a total of 25,390 passengers passing through the terminal in 24 hours. This landmark follows record passenger numbers in the months of… Read the full press release

South African Airways celebrated women’s month with All-Female crew flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town

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JOHANNESBURG, 2014-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA) today celebrated women’s month with a flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town, which was operated by an All-Female crew. The rest of the flight preparations were also conducted by females. On board, the commemorative flight also comprised of SAA female executives, led by Ms Zukisa Ramasia,… Read the full press release

Classic Vacations named “Best FIT Tour Operator” during the 26th annual Virtuoso Travel Week

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VIRTUOSO® HONORS CLASSIC VACATIONS AS BEST FIT TOUR OPERATOR AT 26TH ANNUAL VIRTUOSO TRAVEL WEEK San Jose, CA, 2014-8-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Classic Vacations, a leading provider of luxury wholesale travel, announced today its seventh consecutive win as “Best FIT Tour Operator” during the 26th annual Virtuoso Travel Week. The event, which attracted more than… Read the full press release