Category Archives: Travel Management

Oakwood Worldwide® adds Oakwood Great Tower Street to its growing portfolio of properties in London

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Oakwood Great Tower Street offers extended stay solution in prestigious London location London, 2014-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the leading global provider of corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, has recently added Oakwood Great Tower Street to its growing portfolio of properties in London. The newly refurbished apartment building offers a stunning collection of… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok takes the top spot on “The World’s Top 100” list in the Condé Nast Traveller UK magazine’s 2014 Readers’ Travel Awards

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Hong Kong, 2014-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The legendary, 138-year-old Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok recently clinched the top spot on “The World’s Top 100” list in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller, United Kingdom, magazine’s 2014 Readers’ Travel Awards.  The hotel was also voted the “Best Overseas Holiday Hotel” in Asia and India. In an accompanying… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to manage luxurious urban resort in Dubai due to open in 2017

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Hong Kong, 2014-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has today announced that it will manage a luxurious urban resort in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, which is currently under development and due to open in 2017. Mandarin Oriental, Dubai will be located on Jumeirah Beach Road, with direct access to the… Read the full news article

Enterprise Holdings recognized best-in-class company for its supplier diversity program by Black EOE Journal, U.S. Veterans Magazine, and Professional Woman’s Magazine

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Company Program Supports Minority- and Women-Owned Small Businesses Operating in Local Communities ST. LOUIS, 2014-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings – which owns and operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands – has been recognized as a best-in-class company for its supplier diversity program by Black EOE Journal, U.S. Veterans Magazine,… Read the full news article

Marriott International, Inc. launches series of educational initiatives to accelerate China’s progress toward building a knowledge-based economy

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Marriott joins forces with 100 Chinese colleges to offer over 20,000 hospitality training opportunities in the next four years    Tianjin, China, 2014-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Today at the World Economic Forum’s Summer Davos Forum in Tianjin, Marriott International, Inc., a world-leading hotel group with over 70 properties in China, announced it has launched… Read the full news article

Marriott International, Inc. announces the appointment of Toni Stoeckl as VP of Lifestyle Brands

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Expanded role to include Renaissance Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott and Moxy Hotels Bethesda, Md., 2014-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today the appointment of Toni Stoeckl  to Vice President of Lifestyle Brands including global responsibility for Renaissance Hotels, AC Hotels by Marriott and Moxy Hotels. Toni previously served… Read the full news article

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced the UK’s Class F airspace will be replaced

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LONDON, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that the UK’s Class F airspace is to change. This follows the recommendations of an ICAO audit, changes to European legislation under the Single European Rules of the Air and a subsequent review of national airspace arrangements, which included a consultation… Read the full news article

The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies selected as the Regional Training Centre of Excellence by the International Civil Aviation Organization for the Middle East

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies (GCAS) continues to win accolades from leading industry bodies, as it announces today that it has been selected as the Regional Training Centre of Excellence (RTCE) by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the Middle East region. As such,… Read the full news article

Hilton Chennai announces new management appointments

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CHENNAI, India, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Chennai recently announced the appointment of a Director of Operations, Director of Human Resources and Director of Finance. Amit Kumar, Director, Operations Amit Kumar has been appointed Director of Operations at Hilton Chennai. With over 16 years of experience in the hospitality industry in India, Amit has worked… Read the full news article

The Massachusetts Port Authority appoints Paul Smith as new Deputy Fire Chief

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SMITH TO SERVE IN NEW POSITION AS AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING COORDINATOR FOR THE AGENCY BOSTON, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the appointment of Paul Smith to a new Deputy Fire Chief position at the Authority effective September 1, 2014. In this newly created position, Smith will report directly… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport announced 18.7% increase of passengers in August 2014 compared to August 2013

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BRUSSELS, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Brussels Airport recorded a total of 2.329 million passengers throughout August 2014, which is an increase of 18.7% compared to August 2013. With more than 4.7 million passengers in July and August combined, summer 2014 ended with a new record for Brussels Airport. These two months exceeded the… Read the full news article

The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission officially names Don Swanson as Interim Airport Director

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission has officially named Don Swanson as Interim Airport Director. Tim Bradshaw, the previous airport director for The Eastern Iowa Airport, accepted a new position as the executive director of the Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport in Roanoke Virginia. Don Swanson, Director of Finance at… Read the full news article

Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation launches global advertising campaign with BBC to promote the Maldives as a tourism destination

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MALDIVES, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) have launched a global advertising campaign with BBC to promote the Maldives as a tourism destination.  The campaign which will run from September to October 2014 will feature the unique aspects of the Maldives tourism product under the tag line “Sunny side… Read the full news article

dnata signs agreement to purchase the entire issued share capital of Stella Travel Services

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata announced today it has signed an agreement to purchase the entire issued share capital of Stella Travel Services. Stella Travel Services is one of the UK’s leading travel businesses and includes five brands: TravelBag, Travel2, Sunmaster, Global Travel Group and Triton Rooms. “The addition of Stella Travel… Read the full news article

PATA announced BBC Global News Ltd as the new PATA Premier Media Partner

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News From APEC Tourism Ministerial Meeting in Macau SAR MACAU SAR, 2014-9-12 — /Travel PR News/ —  The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce BBC Global News Ltd., the owner and operator of BBC World News and bbc.com/news, as the new PATA Premier Media Partner. As a membership association advocating for the responsible… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Seattle co-hosts the sixth annual Run of Hope Seattle in conjunction with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

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Events and special cocktails benefit Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund and Susan G. Komen of Puget Sound Seattle, U.S.A., 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — This fall, join Four Seasons Hotel Seattle, The Spa and ART Restaurant for a season of charitable giving. From Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September to Breast Cancer Awareness Month in… Read the full news article

Aidan Chung named Director of Food and Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip

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With a dynamic, multi-cultural hospitality background, Aidan brings proven results in division performance and guest satisfaction to the heart of Macau Macau, China, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Cotai Strip announces the appointment of Aidan Chung as its Director of Food and Beverage. In this multi-faceted role, effective as of July… Read the full news article

Dubai Airports welcomed the announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum endorsing the US$ 32bn expansion of Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central

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Dubai, UAE, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Dubai Airports today welcomed the announcement by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai endorsing the AED120bn (US$ 32bn) expansion of Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) which will ultimately accommodate more than 200 million… Read the full news article

Toronto Pearson International Airport to offer certified halal Middle Eastern cuisine to travelers with the opening of the first of two restaurants by HMSHost and Paramount Fine Foods

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Toronto favorite Paramount Fine Foods offers certified halal Middle Eastern cuisine to travelers TORONTO, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Toronto Pearson International Airport is set for a restaurant renaissance over the next year with several new dining options scheduled to open by global restaurateur HMSHost. Local favorite Paramount Fine Foods, in partnership with HMSHost, has opened… Read the full news article

Wizz Air announces further expansion in Romania

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IASI BECOMES 8TH WIZZ AIRPORT Bucharest, Romania, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*, today announced further expansion in Romania. This news follows theannouncement of 13 new routes and additional based aircraft in Cluj-Napoca and Timisoara just a month ago. The airline will deploy 1 new… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport nominates Christine Spring to stand for election as an independent non-executive director at its 2014 annual meeting

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-9-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Auckland Airport has announced that its Board has unanimously nominated Christine Spring to stand for election as an independent non-executive director at its 2014 annual meeting. Sir Henry van der Heyden, Auckland Airport’s chair, says the nomination is a result of an extensive domestic and international search…. Read the full news article

The Hay-Adams announces the appointment of Ahmet Hacikara as the Director of Restaurants

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WASHINGTON, D.C., 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hay-Adams, one of the world’s leading luxury hotels, is pleased to announce that Ahmet Hacikara has joined the team as Director of Restaurants. In this role, the international hospitality professional will be in charge of the hotel’s Lafayette Restaurant, Off The Record Lounge, and in-room dining. Hacikara,… Read the full news article

Baymont Inn & Suites® offers amateur athletic teams the chance to win $5,000 and 500,000 Wyndham Rewards points with its “Home Team Hospitality” contest

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Community-focused hotel brand offers local teams a chance at $5,000 for gear and travel PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Baymont Inn & Suites®, the midscale hotel brand that prides itself on its “Hometown Hospitality” service promise – treating guests like friends, family and neighbors – and its history of community involvement, is offering amateur… Read the full news article

Essential Travel research reveals over 60% of Brits fund their entire backpacking trip themselves

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62% of Brits refuse financial help from their parents Just 7% of the UK has never backpacked Nearly three quarters of Brits have no regrets about their trip KENT, UK, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Brits are backpacking-addicts according to new research from Essential Travel. The vast majority of adults in the UK (93%)… Read the full news article

PATA supporting partner of the Brisbane Global Cafe – Tourism’s New Frontiers, ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane, November 12-16, 2014

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BANGKOK, 2014-9-10 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is honoured to be a supporting partner of the Brisbane Global Cafe – Tourism’s New Frontiers, ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Brisbane. The week-long events in Brisbane, Australia will take place from November 12-16, 2014. Brisbane’s hosting of the 2014 G20 Leaders… Read the full news article

British Airways’ Boeing 747s to receive cabin refresh including state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system

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LONDON, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Some of British Airways’ much-loved Boeing 747s are to receive a cabin refresh including a state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment system. Customers travelling on the 18 selected 747s will be treated to double the choice of TV programmes and films thanks to the installation of Panasonic’s next generation eX3 entertainment… Read the full news article

British Airways gives its Club World customers the chance to experience its luxurious First cabin and tailored service

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LONDON, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways will be giving its Club World customers the chance to sample the high life with free upgrades to First on selected flights from September 4 to December 12, 2014. The offer will enable customers travelling in British Airways’ Club World cabin to upgrade on one leg… Read the full news article

Airports Company South Africa commits to educating its employees and the community about environmental management during Arbor Week, 1 – 7 September 2014

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Johannesburg, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Company South Africa is committed to educating its employees and the community about environmental management during Arbor Week, from 1 – 7 September 2014 by making a difference in areas within close proximity to its airports. Arbor Week is recognised as a national initiative aimed at providing and… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways sponsored last Sunday’s Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille in France

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More than 500 cars exhibited in the Domaine de Chantilly “Tribute to Bugatti” prize presented by Qatar Airways Domaine de Chantilly, FRANCE, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Last Sunday, Qatar Airways, the only airline sponsor of the Chantilly Arts & Elegance Richard Mille, welcomed classic car enthusiasts and collectors at the spectacular venue of the Château… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines announces its preliminary traffic results for August 2014

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MIRAMAR, FL, 2014-9-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for August 2014. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in August 2014 increased 14.4 percent versus August 2013 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 15.8 percent. Load factor for August 2014 was 89.6 percent, a decrease of 1.1 pts… Read the full news article