Category Archives: Travel Management

Toronto Pearson and Arts for Children and Youth (AFCY) unveiled new mural designed to welcome passengers to Terminal 3

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TORONTO, 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — On Thursday, October 23, Toronto Pearson and Arts for Children and Youth (AFCY) unveiled a new mural designed to welcome passengers to Terminal 3. “At Toronto Pearson, we’re in the connections business – connecting travellers to their families, passengers to their next flight, and visitors of Toronto to their next… Read the full news article

Norwegian reports strong growth in all European markets with capacity increase of 36 percent and load factor of 85 percent in its third quarter results

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Fornebu, Norway, 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Norwegian reports strong growth in all European markets with a capacity increase of 36 percent and a load factor of 85 percent in its third quarter results. The pre-tax result (EBT) was 505 MNOK, compared to 604 MNOK the same quarter previous year. The costs associated with wet-leasing… Read the full news article

Hotel ICON acquires its first green vehicle, BMWi3

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Hong Kong, 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — As part of its continuous commitment to the environment, Hotel ICON has purchased BMW’s first zero emissions vehicle the i3. The BMWi3 is the Hotel’s first green vehicle that will launch in November 2014. Guests who book direct in the hotel will get a chance to win… Read the full news article

Tourism Australia’s CMO Nick Baker named as Australian Marketing Institute’s Marketer of the Year for 2014

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SYDNEY, 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Australia’s Chief Marketing Officer, Nick Baker, was honoured by his industry peers last night (Thursday23 October), being named as the Australian Marketing Institute’s Marketer of the Year for 2014. In bestowing the award – which acknowledges long-term service and achievement in the marketing sector – the AMI… Read the full news article

Beechcraft Corporation’s Hawker 400XPR winglet completes testing and certification

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ORLANDO, Fla., 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation, Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention & Exhibition in Orlando that its Hawker 400XPR winglet testing and certification is complete. Genuine Hawker Winglets are now available for installation on Beechjet 400A… Read the full news article

Beechcraft Corporation flies standard production King Air 350ER aircraft nonstop between California’s Napa County Airport and Hawaii’s Honolulu International Airport

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ORLANDO, Fla., 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention & Exhibition that company pilots recently flew a standard production King Air 350ER aircraft nonstop between California’s Napa County Airport (KAPC) to Hawaii’s Honolulu… Read the full news article

Beechcraft: Guardian Flight secured six orders for the Hawker 400XPR upgrade package at National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition in Orlando

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ORLANDO, Fla., 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Beechcraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention & Exhibition in Orlando that Guardian Flight has secured six orders for the Hawker 400XPR upgrade package. First deliveries are planned for the first… Read the full news article

Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island now accepting reservations for stays as of 17 November 2014

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Beijing’s New Premier Destination Goes Digital and Launches Online Bookings Beijing, China, 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing & Yanqi Island, managed by Kempinski, is now accepting reservations for stays as of 17 November 2014. The hotel and island are set to become Beijing’s new destination for leisure and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences,… Read the full news article

Kempinski signed management agreement for the Berchtesgaden International Resort in Germany, currently managed by InterContinental Hotels Group

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Management agreement for Berchtesgaden International Resort signed – take-over planned for the first half of 2015 Geneva/Munich, 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Kempinski Hotels expands its presence in Germany while enhancing its alpine resort portfolio; Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group will take over the Berchtesgaden International Resort, currently managed by InterContinental Hotels Group. A management… Read the full news article

TI Infotech at World Travel Mart in London on 3-6 Nov 2014

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NOIDA, India, 2014-10-27 — /Travel PR News/ —  TI Infotech, a premier information technology company with a focused approach on delivering quality services, is participating at World Travel Market – the leading global event for the travel industry. World Travel Market happens every year in the Excel London Exhibition Centre, United Kingdom. Travel industry professionals… Read the full news article

Bombardier and Habitat for Humanity Philippines opened dual-classroom schools in three storm-ravaged towns on Cebu Island, Philippines

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Education and support  facilities for 4,500 pupils in storm-ravaged Cebu Joint project with Habitat for Humanity funded by contributions from Bombardier employees and management BERLIN, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier and Habitat for Humanity Philippines today celebrated the official opening of dual-classroom schools in three storm-ravaged towns on Cebu Island, Philippines. The schools… Read the full news article

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft welcomes Dakar-based Senegal Airlines to the family of Q400 NextGen aircraft customers and operators

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First example of collaboration between Bombardier and Falcon Aviation Services to expand the Q400 NextGen airliner fleet in Africa Toronto, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Commercial Aircraft today welcomed Dakar-based Senegal Airlines to the family of Q400 NextGenaircraft customers and operators. Senegal Airlines, the national flag carrier of Senegal, started service today with… Read the full news article

Four award-winning Red Carnation hotels voted at Condé Nast Traveler’s “Readers’ Choice Awards”

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LONDON, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Every year, Condé Nast Traveler sets the gold standard for international hotels, resorts and cruise lines with its prestigious “Readers’ Choice Awards.” This year, properties were rigorously screened and rated by nearly 77,000 readers before a select few were awarded inclusion in the coveted list. The Red Carnation… Read the full news article

Steigenberger Hotel Group launches “extra miles campaign” as a partner of the award programme operated by Deutsche Lufthansa AG.

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Frankfurt am Main, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Miles & More participants now have the opportunity to give their account a real boost by making a booking at a selected Steigenberger Hotels and Resorts. On 27 October 2014 at 10:00 am, the Steigenberger Hotel Group will launch an “extra miles campaign” in its capacity… Read the full news article

IHG signs franchise agreement with Abjar Hotels International for new Holiday Inn Dubai World Central and Staybridge Suites Dubai World Central

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Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ —  InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Abjar Hotels International for a new 450-room Holiday Inn Dubai World Central and 250-room Staybridge Suites Dubai World Central. The two hotels will be located in Dubai World Central (DWC), along the main route… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group announces the launch of its Holiday Inn Express® brand in Russia, the CIS and Georgia

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Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies today announces the launch of its Holiday Inn Express® brand in Russia, the CIS and Georgia. In cooperation with Regional Hotel Chain (RHC), Russia’s rapidly growing hotel property developer, IHG is pleased to introduce Holiday Inn… Read the full news article

EIA: DHL opens new facility in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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Opens new facility to improve access to oil and gas market and accommodate projected business growth for the next five year EDMONTON, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, today announced the opening of a new facility in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.  Representing a significant investment of C$2.1 million, this new facility will… Read the full news article

Air New Zealand unveils The Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made ahead of the December release of the final film in The Hobbit Trilogy

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Dwarves, Orcs and Elves take flight once again as Air New Zealand unveilsThe Most Epic Safety Video Ever Made ahead of the December release of the final film in The Hobbit Trilogy, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM). Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/… Read the full news article

Bus operator First Hampshire marks first year of its Star services; carried more than three million passengers in their first year of operation

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Iconic Portsmouth bus fleet carries more than 3 million in first year of service Portsmouth, England, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bus operator First Hampshire celebrated the first birthday of its Star services on Monday (20 October) with the news that in their first year of operation, the Star buses have carried more than… Read the full news article

FirstGroup launches eight brand new state-of-the-art buses on services operating in Worcester, England

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Eight brand new, state-of-the-art buses are being launched by First this week on services operating in Worcester. The new additions to the fleet represent an investment of £1.4 million by the company. The eight StreetLites come equipped with leather seats, wide entrance doors, a high proportion of… Read the full news article

Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives selected amongst the “Top Ten All-Inclusive Resorts in the World” for 2015 by AOL UK

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MALDIVES, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives opened its doors in December 2013, with its unique Premium All-Inclusive holiday plan, offering guests a ‘hassle-free beach holiday experience’! Still under a year old, the resort has been making strides and receiving accolades from world-wide,  through its unique approach to the typical Maldivian holiday… Read the full news article

JSC Aeroflot management and airline employee trade unions to extend the collective bargaining agreement currently in place for the period 2014 through 2017

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Moscow, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — JSC Aeroflot management and airline employee trade unions have successfully concluded negotiations that extend the collective bargaining agreement currently in place for the period 2014 through 2017. The collective agreement calls for a wide range of benefits for employees, irrespective of union membership. Despite the challenging economic environment in Russia,… Read the full news article

CCAA police Officers to be honored for saving the life of passenger that suffered heart attack at Charleston International this summer

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Charleston, S.C., 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Officers Donald Stewart and Kevin McGowan of the Aviation Authority Police Department will be honored for saving the life of a passenger that suffered a heart attack at Charleston International this past summer. Both officers will receive departmental commendations at the start of the Oct. 23, Aviation… Read the full news article

Eurostar announces Q3 passenger numbers grew by 3% while sales revenues rose by 2% compared to the same period in 2013

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Year-on-year growth of 3% in passenger numbers and 2% sales revenues in Q3 2014. Business poised for expansion further into Europe with a range of new destinations. New e320 trains herald the next generation of Eurostar services¹ LONDON, 2014-10-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Just weeks before its 20th anniversary on 14 November, Eurostar, the… Read the full news article

Bahrain Airport Company gears up for Bahrain International Airport’s 2014 Full-Scale Emergency Exercise this December

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Muharraq, Bahrain, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body and operators of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), recently hosted the kick-off meeting for BIA’s 2014 Full-Scale Emergency Exercise scheduled to be held in December this year. The meeting was attended by BAC’s Management and officials from the Ministry of Transportation, the… Read the full news article

Arik Air to help raise funds to fight Sickle Cell disorder in Nigeria

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Ikeja, Nigeria, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Arik Air, West Africa’s largest carrier has announced an initiative to help reduce the suffering, pain and sorrow of people with Sickle Cell disorder in Nigeria by joining forces with the Sickle Cell Foundation Nigeria to combat the condition. The initiative is in the form of in-flight… Read the full news article

Etihad Airways recognised as one of the world’s most attractive employers on LinkedIn’s ‘Global 100 InDemand Employers’ list

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ABU DHABI, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been recognised as one of the world’s most attractive employers on LinkedIn’s ‘Global 100 InDemand Employers’ list. LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network on the Internet, announced the rankings at its 2014 Talent Connect conference held… Read the full news article

UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways honored with the ‘Employer of the Year’ award at Middle East HR Excellence Awards 2014 in Dubai

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Abu Dhabi, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was named ‘Employer of the Year’ at the Middle East HR Excellence Awards 2014, which took place in Dubai last night. The prestigious accolade was revealed during a gala reception, attended by more than 400 senior professionals from… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Doha appoints Layne Nguyen as General Manager at the Hotel’s highly anticipated new restaurant Nobu Doha

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Doha, Qatar, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Doha announces the appointment of Layne Nguyen as General Manager at Nobu Doha, the Hotel’s highly anticipated new restaurant scheduled to open by the end of the year.  As the world’s largest Nobu, the tri-level restaurant is well appointed alongside the Hotel’s idyllic waterfront setting… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Prague announces the appointment of Andreas Schuster as Director of Sales and Marketing

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From the Hungarian capital of Budapest to the romantic city of Prague, Czech Republic Prague, Czech Republic, 2014-10-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Prague announces the appointment of Andreas Schuster as Director of Sales and Marketing. With more than a decade of hospitality experience under his belt, Andreas brings extensive international business expertise… Read the full news article