Category Archives: Travel Management

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the repurchase of up to an additional $400 million of the Company’s common stock

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CHICAGO, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) announced today that the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $400 million of the Company’s common stock. As of December 11, 2014, the Company had approximately $465 million available under its share repurchase authorization… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Certified Hospitality, LLC announce the opening of Hyatt Place Columbus, Mississippi

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CHICAGO, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Certified Hospitality, LLC announce the opening of Hyatt Place Columbus, a refreshing new hotel choice for business and leisure travelers visiting Columbus, Miss. The hotel is ideally situated near the city’s main highways, as well as near Baptist Memorial Hospital-Golden Triangle, downtown Columbus and… Read the full news article

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. announce the opening of Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica

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CHICAGO, 2014-12-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Playa Hotels & Resorts B.V. (“Playa”), a leading owner, operator and developer of all inclusive resorts in prime beachfront locations, today announced the opening of Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall in Montego Bay, Jamaica, which will be followed by the opening of Hyatt Zilara Rose… Read the full news article

Air France’s La Première cabin to offer culinary delights worthy of Michelin-starred restaurants during December 2014 and January 2015

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PARIS, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — With menus created by Anne-Sophie Pic, a French Chef with three Michelin stars, tableware signed by the designer Jean-Marie Massaud and wines and champagnes selected by internationally renowned experts, the La Première cabin offers its customers culinary delights worthy of Michelin-starred restaurants. MOUTHWATERING MOMENTS IN THE SKY In… Read the full news article

Air France becomes a member of the European Commission’s “SESAR Deployment Alliance”

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Air France is a member of the “SESAR Deployment Alliance“, an entity recently appointed by the European Commission to plan and coordinate a mass-scale modernization of European airspace, to meet the demands of the XX1st century. PARIS, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Air France has joined this single interprofessional partnership, comprising 4 airlines, 25… Read the full news article

Air France and cruise line Ponant sign new commercial and marketing partnership to strengthen their cooperation on the French market

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PARIS, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On 10 December 2014, the cruise line Ponant and the airline Air France signed a new commercial and marketing partnership to strengthen their cooperation on the French market. This agreement will offer customers of both French companies a high quality of service throughout their trip, during their flight… Read the full news article

South African Airways and Etihad Airways announce major expansion of their strategic partnership

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SAA to operate daily flight between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi from 29 March 2015 Number of routes in airlines’ codeshare agreement increases from 24 to 49 Closer integration of Etihad Guest and SAA Voyager frequent flyer programs Commercial teams coordination cleared by South African Competition Authorities, allowing the airlines to compete more effectively as a… Read the full news article

Budapest Airport CEO Jost Lammers named “Entrepreneur of the Year” by the Hungarian National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers

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Jost Lammers, the chief executive officer of Budapest Airport received a high-ranking accolade from the Hungarian National Association of Entrepreneurs and Employers. Following the proposal of president Sándor Demján, Jost Lammers was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” at an award gala held at the Palace of Arts. BUDAPEST, Hungary, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full news article

easyJet announced the release of ten new “Fearless Flyer” course dates nationwide for Spring 2015

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More dates than ever put on sale for Spring 2015 following the success of the courses this year  LONDON, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has today announced the release of ten new “Fearless Flyer” course dates nationwide for Spring 2015. The courses will take place throughout the UK including… Read the full news article

UK’s largest airline easyJet announced it will operate 20 new routes next summer

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LONDON, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has announced it will operate 20 new routes next summer including three for both Newcastle and Bristol which it expects to carry more than 67,000 passengers across and one for Luton, where easyJet will base three more aircraft next year. A ninth aircraft… Read the full news article

The Bristol Flying School officially opened at Bristol Airport

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New facilities opened by Bristol Airport CEO BRISTOL, UK, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — On Wednesday 10 December 2014, Robert Sinclair, Chief Executive Officer at Bristol Airport, officially opened The Bristol Flying School at Bristol Airport. This new purpose-built facility provides offices, training rooms, bar and restaurant facilities situated to the south of the… Read the full news article

UNWTO co-organized conference focused on Sustainable development of tourism at religious heritage sites

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Sustainable development of tourism at religious heritage sites was in focus at the International Conference on Religious Heritage and Tourism: Types, trends and challenges, jointly organized by UNWTO, the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism of Spain and the City Hall of Elche (27-28 November 2014, Elche, Spain). Elche /Madrid, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full news article

IATA and Coalition of National Travel Agent Associations collaborate on New Distribution Capability (NDC) XML standard study that could benefit travel agents

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Geneva, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and a Coalition of National Travel Agent Associations (The Group) are collaborating on a study to look at options that could benefit travel agents as the New Distribution Capability (NDC) XML standard is considered for implementation by airlines and technology providers. The study… Read the full news article

IATA announces the publication of the first edition of the Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators

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Montreal, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of the first edition of the Lithium Battery Risk Mitigation Guidance for Operators. This free online guidance material provides airline operators with critical information related to the safe handling and transport of lithium batteries by air. “Lithium batteries are safe… Read the full news article

IATA: Lower oil prices and stronger worldwide GDP growth the main drivers behind the improved profitability of airlines in 2014

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Geneva, 2014-12-11 — /Travel PR News/ — The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an outlook for improved industry profitability in its Economic Performance of the Air Transport Industry report. Airlines are expected to post a collective global net profit in 2014 of some $19.9 billion (up from the $18.0 billion projected in June). This looks… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways renewed the branding that covers FC Barcelona’s stadium, Camp Nou

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The ‘team that unites the world’ welcomes FC Barcelona fans every time they attend their team’s matches BARCELONA, Spain, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways has renewed the branding that covers FC Barcelona’s stadium, Camp Nou. The new image, which is based on the concept of ‘a team that unites the world’ – first introduced… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines® recognized as one of America’s most community-minded companies in The Civic 50

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Airline continues legacy as the hometown carrier that cares DALLAS, TX, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines® (NYSE: LUV) was recognized today as one of America’s most community-minded companies in The Civic 50, an annual initiative that identifies and recognizes companies for their commitment to improve the quality of life in the communities where they… Read the full news article

Bombardier Business Aircraft delivered a Challenger 605 aircraft in Turkey for charter company MNG Jet

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Challenger 605 aircraft expands its presence in the Middle East DUBAI, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft announced today that it has delivered a Challenger 605 aircraft in Turkey that will be operated by MNG Jet, an aircraft management and charter company with a strong fleet of 10 business jets and a… Read the full news article

Bombardier appoints Indamer Aviation Private Limited as an Authorized Service Facility for business aircraft customers in India

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Indamer Aviation Private Limited appointed Authorized Service Facility to perform line maintenance for allGlobal business aircraft models MONTREAL, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft continues to find more places to serve its customers with the appointment of Indamer Aviation Private Limited as an Authorized Service Facility (ASF) for business aircraft customers based… Read the full news article

Bombardier Business Aircraft adds Arabasco as an Authorized Service Facility for Challenger 605 aircraft customers in Saudi Arabia

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Arabasco will perform line maintenance for Challenger 605 aircraft models DUBAI, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Business Aircraft today announced the recent addition of Arabasco as an Authorized Service Facility (ASF) forChallenger 605 aircraft customers based in or flying to Saudi Arabia. Under the ASF agreement, Arabasco will offer Bombardier Business Aircraft customers… Read the full news article

New Zealand Tourism: Eichardt’s Private Hotel named ‘world’s best ski resort hotel’ at the 2014 World Luxury Hotel Awards

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The latest win will sit proudly alongside other notable honours, including the recent ‘Best NZ Hotel’ plaque at the HM Awards, ‘NZ’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel’ at the World Ski Awards and 2013’s ‘World’s best ski resort hotel’ again praising the hotel’s dedication to excellence. Positioned… Read the full news article

Oakwood Worldwide® launched a hotel desk at its Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters, a first in the region for the serviced apartment industry

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SINGAPORE, 2014-12-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, recently launched a hotel desk at its Asia Pacific Regional Headquarters, a first in the region for the serviced apartment industry. The introduction of a hotel desk enables Oakwood Worldwide to meet greater client demand for accommodations… Read the full news article

Cape Town Tourism delighted that Cape Town has been voted the best destination in the world for a city break in the Telegraph Travel Awards 2014

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Cape Town, South Africa, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Cape Town Tourism is delighted by the news that Cape Town has been voted the best destination in the world for a city break in the Telegraph Travel Awards 2014. Says Cape Town Tourism CEO, Enver Duminy: “This is the third consecutive year that Cape… Read the full news article

Qantas to begin direct flights from Brisbane to Tokyo’s Narita Airport from August next year

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SYDNEY, Australia, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will begin direct flights from Brisbane to Tokyo’s Narita Airport from August next year as part of the airline’s expansion of services into Japan. This new direct service will operate four times a week and complement a new direct daily Sydney-Haneda service.* Qantas will also fly… Read the full news article

Preferred Hotel Group welcomes The South Beach into membership of its Preferred Hotels & Resorts brand

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New-Build Luxury Hotel Scheduled to Open in 2015 as a Member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts Singapore, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Preferred Hotel Group is proud to welcome The South Beach – one of Asia’s most highly anticipated new openings – into membership of its Preferred Hotels & Resorts brand. This addition increases the company’s… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group and Operadora MEXAA announce the opening of the Staybridge Suites® Puebla hotel, Mexico

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New Staybridge Suites hotel to open after a $12 million investment by ownership Puebla, Mexico, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and Operadora MEXAA, announce the groundbreaking of the Staybridge Suites® Puebla hotel. Currently undergoing construction, the hotel is expected to open by Fall 2015. There are… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts won five awards at the 21st World Travel Awards Grand Finals including the title of World’s Leading Hotel Brand

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Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of one of the world’s leading hotel companies InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), claimed five awards at the 21st World Travel Awards Grand Finals, including the coveted title of World’s Leading Hotel Brand, an accolade the brand has held for six consecutive years… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group announces their latest signing in Singapore with the OUE Group for a new 243-room extension to Crowne Plaza Changi Airport

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SINGAPORE, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announces their latest signing in Singapore with the OUE Group, a leading diversified real estate owner, developer and operator, for a new 243-room extension to Crowne Plaza Changi Airport. The management agreement increases the business hotel’s room count by more than 75 percent… Read the full news article

InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts to partner with Norland College – premier provider of the highest quality nannies, Norland Nannies

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LONDON, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Intercontinental® Hotels Group (IHG) today announces the first collaboration between a global hotel brand and a premier provider of early years training. For the next two years, InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts will partner with Norland College – a name recognised all over the world as the mark of the… Read the full news article

Constellation Hotels France Grand SA to acquire InterContinental Paris – Le Grand for $406 million

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LONDON, 2014-12-9 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] today announces that it has accepted the offer from Constellation Hotels France Grand SA, an affiliate of Constellation Hotels Holding Limited, to acquire InterContinental Paris – Le Grand for €330 million ($406 million1).  The terms of the transaction are unchanged from… Read the full news article