Category Archives: Travel Management

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

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 news article

Hilton Worldwide to open its first property in Catania, Italy, the Hilton Catania Capo Mulini Conference Center & Spa

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Hilton Worldwide confirms signing of Hilton Catania Capo Mulini Conference Center & Spa CATANIA, Italy and MCLEAN, Va., 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide today announced the signing of a management agreement to open its first property in the city of Catania, Italy. Hilton Catania Capo Mulini Conference Center & Spa will become the company’s third… Read the full news article

Hilton Hotels & Resorts opened its newest hotel, Hilton Brussels Grand Place and signals the start of an exciting era of transformation for the hotel

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Flagship Brand Welcomes Guests BRUSSELS and McLEAN, Va., 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Hotels & Resorts today opened its newest hotel, Hilton Brussels Grand Place. The landmark building in the city center of Brussels is now welcoming guests, signaling the start of an exciting era of transformation for the hotel, with significant refurbishments commencing… Read the full news article

Lufthansa continues to expand its network in the U.S. with the launch of new service to the Tampa Bay area, Florida

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Frankfurt, Germany, 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Lufthansa continues to expand its network in the United States. For the very first time in its history, Lufthansa will offer service to the Tampa Bay area, the gateway to the West Coast of Florida. The new nonstop service from Frankfurt will begin on September 25, 2015…. Read the full news article

CAA launched consultation aimed at reducing the burdens associated with securing airworthiness and operational approval for new light aircraft designs

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LONDON, 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — A proposal to simplify the initial testing process for experimental aircraft in the UK will benefit small-scale aircraft designers and manufacturers, as well as encouraging the growth of aerospace excellence in new design concepts. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched a consultation aimed at reducing the red… Read the full news article

Abu Dhabi Airports in partnership with National Aviation Services (NAS) inaugurated the newly constructed, luxury VIP Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport

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New terminal includes separate immigration, police and baggage handling facilities Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2014-11-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports today inaugurated the newly constructed, luxury VIP Terminal at Abu Dhabi International Airport, in partnership with National Aviation Services (NAS). The terminal is set to offer a world-class travel experience to all passengers… Read the full news article

First Bus and Unite the Union hosted learning conference to recognise the value and success of First’s workplace learning centres

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-11-17 — /Travel PR News/ — First Bus, the UK’s leading bus operator, and Unite the Union last month hosted a learning conference to recognise the value and success of First’s workplace learning centres. First’s bus division, in partnership with Unite, has established more than 50 workplace learning centres at depots across the… Read the full news article

The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation attended China International Travel Mart (CITM) 2014 in Shanghai

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MALDIVES, 2014-11-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) together with 26 representative companies from the tourism industry of Maldives took part in the China International Travel Mart (CITM) 2014, held in Shanghai, China from 14th – 16th November 2014. Dedicated B2B meetings area at Maldives stand was introduced… Read the full news article

Coco Collection appoints Schaffelhuber Communications for Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Russia and Memac Ogilvy for UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia

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MALDIVES, 2014-11-17 — /Travel PR News/ — With a steady growth in global markets, Coco Collection is pleased to reinforce its brand presence in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Russia with the appointment of Schaffelhuber Communications and to increase its reach in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia with Memac Ogilvy. With Anke Schaffelhuber… Read the full news article

The world’s most influential food and wine VIPs came together for Restaurant Australia’s exclusive ‘Invite The World To Dinner’ Gala event

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TASMANIA, AUSTRALIA, 2014-11-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Last night a selection of the world’s most influential and respected food and wine VIPs came together at Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), for Restaurant Australia’s exclusive and highly anticipated ‘Invite The World To Dinner’ Gala event. More than 80 international food and wine… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia and China Southern Airlines extend partnership agreement; committing further A$4.2 million for cooperative marketing in 2015

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SYDNEY, 2014-11-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia and China Southern Airlines will extend their existing strategic partnership agreement, committing a further A$4.2 million for cooperative marketing in 2015. This extended agreement was signed today in Parliament House, Canberra by Tourism Australia Managing Director John O’Sullivan and China Southern Airlines President Mr Tan Wangeng… Read the full news article

San Diego International Airport awarded $215 to construction contracts to local and small businesses as part of the construction of its Rental Car Center

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SAN DIEGO, 2014-11-17 — /Travel PR News/ — As construction of the San Diego International Airport Rental Car Center nears its halfway mark, local businesses have been awarded construction contracts totaling $155 million and small businesses won a total of $60 million. Approximately 6,000 workers are employed on the project. To help achieve these numbers, airport staff… Read the full news article

Eastern Airways signed new codeshare agreement with Wideroe to provide UK travellers greater Norwegian connections

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North Lincolnshire, England, 2014-11-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Eastern Airways has signed a new codeshare agreement with Wideroe which will provide UK travellers greater Norwegian connections via Aberdeen and Newcastle, along with improved access to the Norwegian carrier’s comprehensive network of Scandinavian destinations. As part of the codeshare partnership, Eastern Airways “T3” flight code will continue… Read the full news article

The Global Business Travel Association and Project ICARUS announced the winners of the 2nd European Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards at GBTA Conference 2014 Berlin

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Award for Outstanding Achievements in Furthering Business Travel and Meetings Sustainability Programs London, 2014-11-17 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the voice of the global business travel industry, and Project ICARUS recently announced the winners of the second European Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards at GBTA Conference 2014 Berlin. The awards recognize travel… Read the full news article

Eurostar unveiled in public for the first time its new state-of-the-art e320 train scheduled to enter commercial service at the end of 2015

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150 million customers over 20 years Year-on-year growth drives expansion to new routes One year to go until the e320 goes into commercial service LONDON, 2014-11-17 — /Travel PR News/ — In the last two decades Eurostar has revolutionised cross-channel travel, providing a swift, seamless link between the UK and mainland Europe.  With passengers increasingly… Read the full news article

UAE national airline Etihad Airways recognized for its outstanding performance at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2014 with the ‘Airline of the Year’ award

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ABU DHABI, 2014-11-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2014 in recognition of its outstanding performance, customer service levels and innovative developments over the past 12 months. The prestigious award was presented during a… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia and Etihad Airways expand their strategic marketing partnership to promote Australia to international leisure and business travellers

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ABU DHABI, 2014-11-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have deepened their strategic marketing partnership with a significant increase in joint funding for the promotion of tourism to Australia in overseas markets. Under the new arrangements, Tourism Australia and Etihad Airways will quadruple their spend… Read the full news article

Emirates Engineering completes the largest maintenance check on any aircraft, 3C-Check on the airline’s first A380

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The first A380 delivered to Emirates completes a 3C-Check, the largest maintenance check on any aircraft. Watch the entire process captured on camera DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-11-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Engineering marked another milestone when the team performed its first 3C-Check on an A380, a major overhaul that restores the airline’s first A380 aircraft… Read the full news article

The Emirates Group revenues reached US$ 12.9 billion for the first six months of its 2014-15 fiscal year; 12% up from the same period last year

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Emirates Group records a 12% increase in revenues to AED 47.5 billion (US$ 12.9 billion), and 1% increase in net profits to AED 2.2 billion (US$ 607 million) Emirates carried 23.3 million passengers (up 8%), added 13 new aircraft (6% increase in capacity), improved seat load factor to 81.5%, and returned an 8% higher net… Read the full news article