Category Archives: Travel Management

The seventh annual Airports Going Green Conference will be held at Westin River North in downtown Chicago on November 3-5, 2014

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CHICAGO, 2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Mark your calendars for the seventh annual Airports Going Green Conference on November 3-5, 2014.  The conference will be held at the Westin River North in downtown Chicago.  The sustainability achievements at O’Hare International Airport will be showcased in an airfield tour held on November 5th, the final day of the conference. Airports… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation to host free “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” workshop on Friday, April 18, 2014

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CHICAGO, 2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you interested in operating a restaurant or shop at O’Hare or Midway International Airports, but don’t know where to begin? Here’s your chance to get informed! O’Hare Concourse C The Chicago Department of Aviation​ (CDA) will present a free “How to Open a Concession at O’Hare or Midway Airport” workshop… Read the full press release

Bus operator First in Scotland shortlisted for ten prizes at this year’s Scottish Transport Awards

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Bus operator, First in Scotland, today confirmed that it has been shortlisted for ten prizes at this year’s Scottish Transport Awards – a record for the company. First Aberdeen has been shortlisted for five awards including ‘Public Transport Operator of the Year’.  First Glasgow has three nominations, First Scotland… Read the full press release

VIA Rail’s Corridor routes now with upgraded business class service

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New Ergonomic Seating, New meals, Personalized Service and Greener Trips Montréal, 2014-04-8 — /Travel PR News/ — Business class travelerson VIA Rail’s Corridor routes can now experience many of the upgrades recently made to its Business class service – refurbished lounges, a more spacious environment on-board, a greener and more comfortable trip, new meals and more… Read the full press release

Air Partner and RM Auctions to host exclusive VIP preview of the iconic 1974 Formula 1 winning Hesketh 308

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London, UK, 2014-04-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner –  leading provider of aviation charter services around the world, has teamed up with RM Auctions during the Grand Prix de Monaco Historique weekend to host an exclusive VIP preview of the iconic 1974 Formula 1 winning Hesketh 308 before it goes under the hammer on 10th… Read the full press release

Kempinski to host its 3rd Career Day in Beijing on April 12th 2014 at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre

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Beijing, 2014-04-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski will host its third Career Day in Beijing on April 12th 2014 at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre. External applicants and current employees will have the opportunity to meet, in a speed dating fashion, directly with the 20 general managers of every Kempinski hotel in China as… Read the full press release

Meliá, elegida entre las empresas más atractivas para trabajar en España

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Un estudio de la multinacional holandesa de recursos humanos Randstad permite medir la capacidad real de atracción laboral y de talento de las empresas Entre sus propios empleados, Meliá registra unos altos índices de orgullo de pertenencia y “vinculación” emocional con la Compañía Mallorca, España, 2014-04-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Realizado a partir de las… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Association welcomed Wyoming Supreme Court ruling on online travel companies sales and lodging tax

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Decision levels playing field between Wyoming hoteliers and online competitors Washington, DC, US, 2014-04-4 — /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, applauds today’s ruling by the Wyoming Supreme Court that online travel companies (OTCs) should remit sales and lodging… Read the full press release

The American Hotel & Lodging Association issued statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed The Save American Workers Act

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Important step towards providing certainty for employees and stability for hotels, inns, and resorts Washington, DC, US, 2014-04-4 — /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, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed The Save American… Read the full press release

Macau Government Tourist Office launches “Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme” to recognize merchants for their outstanding service in the tourism industry

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Macau, 2014-04-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) launches “Quality Tourism Services Accreditation Scheme” (QTSAS) not only to establish the standard of service quality for the tourism industry, encourage and support the trade to improve their service but also to recognize merchants for their outstanding service in the tourism industry. With the scheme,… Read the full press release

World Travel & Tourism Council unveiled its Economic Impact 2014 report for Brazil

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London, UK, 2014-04-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Brazil’s Travel & Tourism sector will enjoy a significant boost during the FIFA 2014 World Cup year. That is according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which has unveiled its Economic Impact 2014 report for Brazil today. WTTC is the global authority on the economic and social… Read the full press release

GBTA executive director and COO Michael W. McCormick named member of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board

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Alexandria, VA, 2014-04-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—is pleased to announce that Michael W. McCormick, GBTA executive director and COO, has been named a member of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board. As a new member, he joins the Board which serves as… Read the full press release

IATA: Global passenger traffic results for February shows demand growth of 5.4% compared to February 2013

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Geneva, 2014-04-3 — /Travel PR News/ —The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing demand growth of 5.4% compared to February 2013. Although this represented a slowdown compared to the January traffic increase of 8.2%, cumulative traffic growth for the first two months of 2014 was 6.9%, which compares… Read the full press release

TAM Airlines and US Airways complete transition to oneworld

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Biggest single expansion of world’s premier alliance since its launch 15 years ago Addition of Brazil’s leading airline consolidates oneworld’s lead in Latin America Induction of US Airways, following its merger with American Airlines, makes oneworld the leading alliance in USA Double miles and points for frequent flyers to celebrate TAM and US Airways’ recruitment First TAM aircraft… Read the full press release

Deirdre Bradford promoted to Director of Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

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Bradford will oversee all Spa operations including managing 45 employees, introducing exclusive Spa treatments and maintaining strong relationships with guests Los Angeles, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Deirdre Bradford has been promoted to Director of Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. She was previously the Assistant Spa Manager, where she managed the daily operations of… Read the full press release

Kristen Thompson joins Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica as new Marketing Director

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New executive team member winner of prestigious Four Seasons President’s Club Award for top sales performance three straight years, 2011-2013 Costa Rica, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Kristen Thompson recently joined the executive team at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica as the new Director of Marketing. Most recently, she was Director of Sales for Four Seasons Hotel Denver and Four Seasons Resort Vail. … Read the full press release

TravelClick North American Hospitality Review March 2014: Hotels continue to experience consistent growth in 2014

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TravelClick Hotel Data Shows Steady Outlook Across All Channels NEW YORK, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotels are continuing to experience consistent growth in 2014, according to data from the March 2014 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). Both the transient (individual business and leisure travelers) as well as the group segment are seeing slow… Read the full press release

Rita D. McClenny reappointed as president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation by Governor Terry McAuliffe

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Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the reappointment of Rita D. McClenny as the president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) on March 21, 2014. RICHMOND, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Governor Terry McAuliffe announced the reappointment of Rita D. McClenny as the president and CEO of Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) on March 21, 2014. As the… Read the full press release

2nd PATAcademy-HCD to take place on June 17-20, 2014 at the PATA Engagement Hub in Bangkok, Thailand

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Committed to Human Capital Development (HCD), the 2nd PATAcademy-HCD is designed for rising stars in the travel industry who want to broaden their practical experience, engage with leading speakers and learn from their peers Bangkok, 2014-04-2 — /Travel PR News/ — “Marketing, Branding and Social Media” will be the theme of the 2nd PATAcademy-HCD. The programme… Read the full press release

Enterprise Holdings’ careers and recruitment website to feature information about the company’s military heritage and ongoing military support

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Online Resource Highlights Career Opportunities, Employee Profiles ST. LOUIS, 2014-03-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings’ careers and recruitment website has been updated to feature information about the company’s military heritage and ongoing military support. The website includes employment opportunities for transitioning military personnel, veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserve and military families. Last year alone, nearly… Read the full press release

Finavia to invest €13.5 million in the promotion of tourism in Lapland through the renovation and expansion of Ivalo Airport

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Ivalo, Finland, 2014-03-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Finavia invests €13.5 million in the promotion of tourism in Lapland through the renovation and expansion of Ivalo Airport, the northernmost airport in European Union. The airport’s traffic areas will also be renovated. The investment will be implemented in 2014 and 2015. The terminal renovation and the traffic area improvement… Read the full press release

Bombardier: Latin America undisclosed customer orders One CRJ700 NextGen Aircraft in Specialized Configuration

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Montréal, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace announced today that a customer from Latin America, who has requested to remain unidentified, has signed a firm purchase agreement for one CRJ700 NextGen aircraft for use in special mission applications. Based on aircraft list price, the contract including ancillary services and modification work on the aircraft is valued at… Read the full press release

ARCH establishes new training facility at Shannon Airport to deliver safety training for technicians working on tall structures

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New lease of life for iconic Boiler House building on approach route to airport Shannon, Ireland, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — ARCH, a specialist technical training provider focusing on the wind energy and other ‘work at height’ sectors, is to establish a new training facility at Shannon Airport to deliver safety training for technicians working on… Read the full press release

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group partners with GROHE over water sustainability in hospitality

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Düsseldorf, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — On March 19, 2014, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group and GROHE convened a one-day workshop at the GROHE’s headquarters in Düsseldorf, bringing together for the first time partners from hospitality, sanitary fittings, technical systems, architecture and building design to examine holistically how water is used in the hotel industry. Water is… Read the full press release

ALPA represented American Eagle pilots rejected concessionary contract proposed by American Airlines Group

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EULESS, TX, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — American Eagle pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA) expressed their collective will and today rejected a concessionary contract proposed by American Airlines Group (AAG). With 92 percent of the eligible pilots casting their ballots, 70 percent voted against ratification of the contract. “The Eagle… Read the full press release

Adria Airways of Ljubljana, Slovenia purchases two CRJ900 NextGen regional jets from Bombardier

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Montréal, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace announced today that Adria Airways of Ljubljana, Slovenia has signed a firm purchase agreement for two CRJ900 NextGen regional jets. A Star Alliance member with over fifty years of experience in scheduled and charter services, Adria Airways has been a Bombardier customer since March 1997. It currently operates four CRJ200, two CRJ900 and two CRJ900… Read the full press release

Kai Laitinen appointed Finavia Corporation CFO

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Vantaa, Finland, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Kai Laitinen, M.Sc.econ, is the new CFO of Finavia Corporation, and a management team member. He will start in the post on 1 August. Kirsti Lehtovaara-Kolu, Finavia’s CFO since 2008, decided to resign from Finavia as of 1 April. As of 1 April, group controller Sari Kankkunen will be… Read the full press release

Cathy St. Denis appointed Air Line Pilots Association Director of Communications

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WASHINGTON, 2014-03-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Today, the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest pilots union in the world, announced that Cathy St. Denis will be joining the association as Director of Communications on April 21, 2014. St. Denis will lead ALPA’s media relations, internal communications, and pilot group support teams in their… Read the full press release

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey sold remaining 50% interest in World Trade Center retail project to The Westfield Group for $800 million

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New York, NY, 2014-03-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port Authority today announced the closing of the sale of the agency’s remaining 50 percent interest in the World Trade Center retail project to The Westfield Group (ASX:WDC). The transaction reflects the Port Authority’s continuing efforts to return to its core transportation mission and to divest… Read the full press release