Category Archives: Travel Management

SriLankan Engineering completes Landing gear replacement of yet another SriLankan A330 Aircraft

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Another complete landing gear replacement performed by SriLankan Engineering Colombo, 2014-8-20 — /Travel PR News/ — SriLankan Engineering, a pioneer MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) service provider for regional carriers, has just completed the replacement of all three Landing gear assemblies of a yet another A330 Aircraft of the national carrier.  This marks the eighth occasion the… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines welcomes the second of four new Dash 8-400 aircraft to its fleet

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• Second of four new turboprop aircraft lands in Innsbruck today • Expansion of the Austrian fleet based on a wet lease agreement with SWISS Vienna, Austria, 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian Airlines welcomes the second of a total of four new Dash 8-400 aircraft to its fleet. The turboprop with the registration OE-LGP… Read the full news article

Honda Aircraft President and CEO Dr. Michimasa Fujino will be honored with the SAE International Clarence L. (Kelly) Johnson Aerospace Vehicle Design and Development Award

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WARRENDALE, Pa., 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Dr. Michimasa Fujino, President and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, will be honored with the SAE International Clarence L. (Kelly) Johnson Aerospace Vehicle Design and Development Award. Fujino will receive the award during the SAE 2015 AeroTech Congress & Exposition, which will be held Sept. 22-24, 2015, in Seattle,… Read the full news article

Dubai based air services provider dnata honoured with Travelport’s “Top Producing Agency” award

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Dubai, 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelport, a travel commerce marketplace providing distribution, technology, payment and other solutions for the $7 trillion global travel and tourism industry, has honoured dnata, a leading air services provider based in Dubai, with its “Top Producing Agency” award for achieving the highest number of hotel bookings via Travelport’s travel commerce… Read the full news article

Enterprise Holdings announced it hired more than 250 new employees in Nashville in 2013

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Growth Strategy Part of Car Rental Company’s Local $21 Million Economic Impact NASHVILLE, TENN., 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings – which owns and operates the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car brands – has hired more than 250 new employees in Nashville during the last year. The company also plans to add even more jobs, many… Read the full news article

Marriott International supports three of its diversity partners: National Council of La Raza, National Urban League Young Professionals and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

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Bethesda, Md., 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International continues its commitment to diversity and inclusion through its support of three of its diversity partners – National Council of La Raza, National Urban League Young Professionals, and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) Líderes Initiative is a national program… Read the full news article

Marriott International, Inc. plans to open second hotel in Belarus under franchise agreement with Vienna International Hotelmanagement AG

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Brand new Marriott Minsk Hotel set to open in 2015 London, 2014-8-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) is expanding in Belarus with plans to open a second hotel in the country.  The 220-room Marriott Minsk Hotel is expected to open in early 2015 and will operate under a franchise agreement with Vienna International Hotelmanagement… Read the full news article

Aeroflot and InterContinental Hotels Group to cooperate over Aeroflot Bonus frequent flyer program

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MOSCOW, 2014-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot and major international hotel company InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) today announced the start of their cooperation focused on the Aeroflot Bonus frequent flyer program. From now on, program participants will be able to accrue bonus miles when they stay in IHG hotels around the world. InterContinental Hotels Group has a broad portfolio of nine hotel brands, including… Read the full news article

PATA Education and Training Committee to organise PATA Youth Symposium in Phnom Penh on September 17

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BANGKOK, 2014-8-18 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Education and Training Committee will organise a PATA Youth Symposium on the afternoon of Wednesday, September 17, at the Cambodia-Korea Cooperation Center (CKCC) of the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP). Under the theme “What Do You Want to Share with the World? Tourism and Cultural… Read the full news article

Oakwood Worldwide® to award six students with $15,000 total in scholarships and bursary awards through Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Program

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Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Fund Assists Six Children of Company Associates LOS ANGELES, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Oakwood Worldwide®, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartment solutions, is pleased to award six dedicated and exemplary students with $15,000 total in scholarships and bursary awards through the Howard F. Ruby Scholarship Program. The program,… Read the full news article

Emirates SkyCargo starts daily non-stop flights to Chicago

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has boosted its capacity to America’s third largest city, Chicago, with the start of daily non-stop flights. The Dubai-Chicago non-stop service, launched last week and operated by a Boeing 777-200LR, offers nearly 120 tons of belly-hold cargo capacity a week each… Read the full news article

Historic Scotland: Edinburgh Castle reports its busiest July on record with 223,107 visitors

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Edinburgh, Scotland, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — This year Edinburgh Castle enjoyed its busiest July on record, with 223,107 visitors heading to the site over the course of the month, up five per cent year-on-year. Operated by Historic Scotland, the castle is Scotland’s number one paid-for visitor attraction, welcoming over 1.4 million visitors in 2013. Historic… Read the full news article

VisitEngland reveals the latest results of the three-year project “Growing Tourism Locally”

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LONDON, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board, today reveals the latest results of the three-year project, ‘Growing Tourism Locally’, which in its second year has to date generated a total of £416 million additional tourism spend and created 7,744 additional jobs for the sector. The project, funded by £19.8m from… Read the full news article

Las Vegas marks Mexican Independence Day with world-class Latin performers and festivities

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Star-studded Performances By Luis Miguel, Alejandro Fernández, Gabriel Iglesias, Marc Anthony, Pepe Aguilar, Arturo Sandoval, Marcos Maidana, and Many More LAS VEGAS, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — No other destination in the U.S. celebrates Mexican Independence Day quite like Las Vegas, and this year’s festivities will bring unparalleled excitement in honor of El Grito. More than… Read the full news article

Air Partner utilizes its expertise to help clients evacuate personnel out of troubled Iraq

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LONDON, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner, a leading provider of aviation charter services to industry, commerce and governments worldwide, has been using its expertise to help clients evacuate personnel out of troubled Iraq. Air Partner has seen multiple requests for evacuations out of Erbil, the capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan region, where rebels are just… Read the full news article

Dusit Thani’s Basix honored with the Tripadvisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence

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BASIX RECEIVES TRIPADVISOR’S CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE MANILA, Philippines, 2014-8-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Dusit Thani all day dining restaurant Basix recently received the Tripadvisor 2014 Certificate of Excellence. Staying true to its promise of ensuring an enlivening experience for guests no matter the journey, Dusit Thani Manila never ceases to exceed expectations. Whether guests… Read the full news article

Olympic Valley businesses raised $75,000 since 2012 to preserve and restore Lake Tahoe and the region’s watersheds

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PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn, Squaw Valley Lodge and Squaw Valley Ski Holdings raise funds to preserve and restore Lake Tahoe and the region’s watersheds through Green Bucks dollar donation program and direct contributions Olympic Valley, Calif., 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Olympic Valley businesses have raised $75,000 since 2012 to preserve and restore Lake Tahoe and… Read the full news article

Qantas Frequent Flyer launched its new online hub qantaspoints.com

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas Frequent Flyer today officially launched its new online hub qantaspoints.com, featuring an Online Mall stocked with premium global brands, as it continues to expand what’s on offer to its diverse member base. Qantaspoints.com reflects the growth of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program in recent years – particularly its… Read the full news article

Qantas joins the movement to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution

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Sydney, Australia, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas has joined the movement to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution by unveiling a new QantasLink Q400 aircraft showcasing a large RECOGNISE logo on its livery. Qantas Group Executive Olivia Wirth said Qantas was pleased be an official partner of the RECOGNISE campaign… Read the full news article

Øyvind Hasaas becomes the new CEO of Oslo Airport

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OSLO, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — After receiving the keys to the executive office, Hasaas commented: “I’m motivated and excited to take on new tasks. Now I look forward to being involved in developing Oslo Airport together with a large pool of capable, talented people.” Hasaas was previously the CEO of REC Solar ASA. He has… Read the full news article

London Gatwick reports record 4.1 million passengers in July 2014

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• 4.1 million passengers used Gatwick in July – up by 6% year-on-year • This is a new record for monthly passenger numbers at the world’s busiest single runway airport • European traffic, particularly on business routes, performs strongly – up 10.5% • North Atlantic traffic is up 6.6% – triggered by Norwegian Air Shuttle’s… Read the full news article

Bristol Airport opens central walkway; announces plans for terminal extension to follow next year

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New central walkway now open and terminal extension to follow next year  Bristol, UK, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Within days of opening a £6.5m central walkway designed to ease congestion at peak travel times Bristol Airport has announced plans for an extension to its terminal building, with this latest development scheduled for completion by… Read the full news article

Ethiopian Airlines and United Airlines sign codeshare agreement

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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has entered into a codeshare agreement with United Airlines, effective 30 August 2014. Ethiopian, the biggest airline in Africa, currently flies to 82 international destinations across five continents operating a young and modern fleet, such as Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft…. Read the full news article

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company unveiled plans for its first golf resort in China when The Ritz-Carlton, Mission Hills opens in late 2015

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HONG KONG, China, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. has unveiled plans for its first golf resort in China when The Ritz-Carlton, Mission Hills opens in late 2015 on the tropical island of Hainan. Adding to the brand’s growing portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts in China, The Ritz-Carlton, Mission Hills will… Read the full news article

Airports Company South Africa works with the Department of Health and the South African Civil Aviation Authority to monitor Ebola

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Johannesburg, 2014-8-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the Ebola virus outbreak, Airports Company South Africa is working closely with the Department of Health and the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) to vigilantly monitor the situation and to ensure that the correct measures are taken to effectively protect our airports and our airport users. As part… Read the full news article

O’Hare International Airport’s air cargo volume in H1-2014 has grown by 8.5 percent compared to the same time period in 2013

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CHICAGO, 2014-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Through the first six months of 2014, air cargo volume at O’Hare International Airport has grown by 8.5 percent compared to the same time period in 2013. In June 2014 alone, O’Hare’s cargo tonnage increased by 11 percent over the same month in 2013. With over 738,500 tons of cargo handled… Read the full news article

Spirit Airlines announced its traffic in July 2014 increased 10.7 percent versus July 2013

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MIRAMAR, FL, 2014-8-13 — /Travel PR News/ — Spirit Airlines (NASDAQ: SAVE) today reported its preliminary traffic results for July 2014. Traffic (revenue passenger miles) in July 2014 increased 10.7 percent versus July 2013 on a capacity (available seat miles) increase of 10.7 percent. Load factor for July 2014 was 91.4 percent, flat compared to July… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas named Gus Tejeda as its new Director of Marketing

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Veteran hotelier returns after opening the property as Director of Sales in 1999 Las Vegas,  2014-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — The AAA Five Diamond Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas has named Gus Tejeda as its new Director of Marketing. Gus returns to the Hotel after serving on the property’s opening team as Director of Sales in 1999. As Director of… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca appoints Olivier Thomas as the property’s General Manager

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Prime urban waterfront property marks continued expansion of Four Seasons in Morocco    Toronto, Canada, 2014-8-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Excitement continues to build around the opening of Four Seasons Hotel Casablanca with the appointment ofOlivier Thomas as the property’s General Manager.  A 20-year hospitality industry veteran, Thomas was previously Hotel Manager of Four Seasons Hotel Prague. In August, Thomas will… Read the full news article