Category Archives: Travel Management

Swissport plans to move load control services to its existing “Central Load Control” locations

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2014-5-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International Ltd. (Swissport), the world’s leading provider of ground and cargo handling services to the aviation industry, today announced its plan to increasingly move load control services to its existing “Central Load Control” (CLC) locations over the coming years. This will allow Swissport to further combine and raise… Read the full news article

British Airways’ apprentices selected as finalist of the Brathay Apprentice Challenge 2014

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LONDON, 2014-5-23 — /Travel PR News/ — A team of nine British Airways’ apprentices, based at Heathrow, has been selected as a finalist of the Brathay Apprentice Challenge 2014. This prestigious nationwide award recognises, among other attributes, achievement in team building and communication, both essential skills for those starting out in their careers. After three months… Read the full news article

George Best Belfast City Airport awards £2 million contract to GRAHAM Facilities Management

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George Best Belfast City Airport has awarded GRAHAM Facilities Management with a substantial £2 million contract to last three years. Belfast, 2014-5-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The contract will see a team of 22 GRAHAM members of staff provide a mix of services including grounds maintenance, cleaning, energy management and electrical and mechanical services. Speaking on… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways to host 70th IATA Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit at Doha between June 1 and 3

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Qatar Airways To Host International Three-Day Event Local Sponsors Include Ooredoo And Alfardan Automobiles Doha, Qatar,  2014-5-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Final preparations are well under way to welcome more than 1,000 delegates to one of the aviation world’s most significant events – the 70th International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines plans to begin two new nonstop flights from Portland, Oregon to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

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SEATTLE, 2014-5-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines submitted its application today to begin two new nonstop flights from Portland, Ore., to Los Cabos and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. The flights are pending approval by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Mexico Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil (DGAC). The planned seasonal service will operate between… Read the full news article

Captain Craig Drew appointed VP Flight Operations at Southwest Airlines

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DALLAS, 2014-5-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines announced this week that Captain Craig Drew has been named Vice President Flight Operations. In his new role, effective June 2, Drew will be responsible for the airline’s flight operations functions, which include 10 Pilot Bases nationwide, Crew Scheduling, and the Flight Training Center. “Craig has a strong… Read the full news article

The third passenger forum took place at UK’s busiest station London Waterloo on Tuesday 20 May with hundreds of passengers attended

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Third passenger forum at London Waterloo, UK’s busiest station, attended by hundreds of passengers All day event involved representatives from BTP, Passenger Focus, London Travel Watch, Samaritans and the Alliance Charity Panel Local charities raise hundreds of pounds during event LONDON, 2014-5-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Hundreds of passengers met with a cross section of… Read the full news article

Bombardier Aerospace and Rolls-Royce announced new engine service agreement

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Bombardier Aircraft Service Centres in Amsterdam and Singapore are authorized to service BR710 engines on Global aircraft Six Bombardier-owned service centres serving business aircraft operators are now authorized by Rolls-Royce Montréal, 2014-5-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace and Rolls-Royce announced a new engine service agreement today authorizing Bombardier Aircraft Service Centres in Amsterdam, Netherlands and Singapore… Read the full news article

Bombardier Aerospace unveiled the first of 30 enhanced CRJ900 NextGen aircraft ordered by American Airlines Group Inc.

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American Airlines the first to benefit from enhanced CRJ900 NextGen aircraft that offers up to 5.5 per cent lower fuel consumption than earlier-generation CRJ900 aircraft Montréal, 2014-5-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace today unveiled the first of 30 enhanced CRJ900 NextGen aircraft ordered by American Airlines Group Inc. in December 2013. The purchase agreement also included options on an additional… Read the full news article

Bombardier Aerospace unveiled full-scale mock-up of its new Global 7000 aircraft at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in Geneva

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Bombardier today presented the full-scale mock-up of its new Global 7000 aircraft – a game changer in business aviation The new Global 7000 business jet will provide the experience of a lifetime to its operators Geneva, 2014-5-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Bombardier Aerospace today unveiled the full-scale mock-up of its new Global 7000 aircraft during a breathtaking show at the European… Read the full news article

IHG opens Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor Regency in Maine

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Resort located adjacent to Acadia National Park ATLANTA, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Resort Bar Harbor Regency. This resort is located one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, Maine has a marina and lobster pond on-site and boasts stunning views… Read the full news article

InterContinental Hotels Group opens Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach in Florida

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Resort located near several water and adventure parks ATLANTA, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)] today announced the opening of the Holiday Inn Resort Fort Walton Beach. The beachfront resort is located directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, with stunning ocean views. “The Holiday… Read the full news article

Aeroflot’s Public Council starts its first working session

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Moscow, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Aeroflot’s Public Council has been opened today with the first working session. The Council was created as a consultative and advisory body, which will help Russia’s leading airline to formulate its position taking into account demands of the society. Also the Council will be involved in advising the Government on regulation and development of the national air transport… Read the full news article

Aeroflot received Approved Gate Check Status from British Home Office for Moscow-London service in Sheremetyevo airport

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Moscow, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Approved Gate Check Status is awarded under Section 40 of The Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 in return for an audited high standard of document checking and security procedures at a port of embarkation, a good level of co-operation from the carrier and a satisfactory record in paying outstanding charges. This status is given to air carriers operating flights to the UK that meet the following requirements:… Read the full news article

flydubai honours partners’ contribution at its Business Partner Recognition Dinner

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Airline recognises contribution of distributors and partners Dubai, UAE, 2014-5-21 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai Cargo held for the first time a Business Partner Recognition Dinner to recognise the hard work, dedication and commitment of its distributors and partners. The event, held at the Dusit Thani Dubai, concluded a day of workshops and meetings designed to… Read the full news article

Marriott International appoints Samir Baidas Chief Development Officer, Middle East and Africa and Philip Bryson as SVP, Middle East and North Africa

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Samir Baidas confirmed as Chief Development Officer, Middle East and Africa Philip Bryson appointed Senior Vice President, Middle East and North Africa Appointments come on the back of growing regional demand; Marriott International announced 14 new properties in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Sub Saharan Africa at AHIC 2014 AHIC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2014-5-21 —… Read the full news article

LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG appointed Dr. Kristin Neumann as CFO and Chief Officer Human Resources

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Dr. Kristin Neumann appointed Chief Financial Officer and Chief Officer Human Resources with effect from July 1, 2014 Cologne, Germany, 2014-5-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The Supervisory Board of LSG Lufthansa Service Holding AG (“LSG Holding”) has appointed Dr. Kristin Neumann (42), currently Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Labour Director at Thomas Cook AG as well as… Read the full news article

Shannon Airport staff to undertake 160km charity cycle challenge

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Shannon, Ireland, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Over 30 staff from Shannon Airport are getting on their bikes to undertake a gruelling 160km charity cycle challenge to raise funds for the Samaritans, the Clare branch of the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society of Ireland and the Neonatal Unit at the Regional Maternity Hospital in Limerick. Niall Maloney,… Read the full news article

The GBTA Foundation and Project ICARUS named the winners of the 2nd Annual Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards

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Awards Honor Outstanding Achievements in Furthering Business Travel and Meetings Sustainability Programs Alexandria, VA, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The GBTA Foundation, the education and research arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Project ICARUS are proud to announce the winners of the 2nd Annual Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards. The awards recognize travel buyers,… Read the full news article

Brussels Airport records the best month of April ever with nearly 1.9 million passengers handled

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With nearly 1.9 million passengers handled, Brussels Airport records the best month of April ever. Air cargo volumes too continue to grow. Brussels, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport Company explains: “It is for the first time that we beat the historical record figures of the year 2000. A strong performance at… Read the full news article

Charleston County Aviation Authority names Al Britnell new deputy director of airports for administration and public safety

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Charleston, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Al Britnell, director of public safety, has been named the Charleston County Aviation Authority’s new deputy director of airports for administration and public safety. Airports Director Paul G. Campbell Jr. and CCAA Board Chairman Andy Savage made the announcement to the Aviation Authority staff Friday afternoon. Britnell’s appointment is effective… Read the full news article

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) announced dates for the Global Travel Professional™ (GTP) examination for Hong Kong and Gurgaon, India

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Hong Kong/Gurgaon, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) — the voice of the global business travel industry — today announced the dates for the Global Travel Professional™ (GTP) examination for Hong Kong and Gurgaon, India. GBTA’s GTP Certification is designed to raise industry standards, enhance work performance and recognise individuals… Read the full news article

Award winning actor and comedian, Jason Alexander to speak at GBTA Convention 2014, July 26-30, in Los Angeles

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Alexandria, VA, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced award winning actor and comedian, Jason Alexander, will be a featured speaker at the GBTA Convention 2014, July 26-30, in Los Angeles. Alexander will be speaking at Convention Arena on Wednesday, July 30. “While… Read the full news article

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) scheduled public forums for the disability community to provide input on its programs and services

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Los Angeles, California, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has scheduled two public forums for the disability community to provide input on any barriers to public programs and services offered at Los Angeles International, LA/Ontario International, and Van Nuys airports. These meetings will provide an opportunity for interested persons, including individuals… Read the full news article

Massport approves $20 million partial funding budget for additional parking spaces at Boston Logan International Airport

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$20 MILLION TO START WORK ON UP TO 2,050 NEW PARKING SPACES AT LOGAN BOSTON, 2014-5-16 — /Travel PR News/ — The Massachusetts Port Authority Board today approved a partial project budget of $20 million to fund work on adding up to 2,050 parking spaces at Boston Logan International Airport. Logan parking is limited. And even with… Read the full news article

Emirates Group Security: dnata becomes the first provider in the region to receive the RA3 EU certification

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates Group Security has secured RA3 certification for dnata. RA3 is short for ‘Third Country EU Aviation Security Validated Regulated Agents’ – a supply chain security initiative of the European Union. dnata is the first air service provider in the region to receive the RA3 certification. The certification… Read the full news article

Jersey to sponsor Best for Beach Tourism category in the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014

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JERSEY, 2014-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey is sponsoring the Best for beach tourism category in the World Responsible Tourism Awards 2014, sponsored by the Oman Ministry of Tourism. The Awards offer a chance for holidaymakers and the travel industry to honour the heroes and share the stories of the most exciting and enduring responsible… Read the full news article

The American Association of Airport Executives to hold 86th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition “Viva! San Antonio” from May 18 to 21, 2014

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San Antonio, TX , 2014-5-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Media Advisory: 86th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition, “Viva! San Antonio” What:  The American Association of Airport Executives will hold the airport industry’s most significant and influential annual gathering, the 86th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition, “Viva! San Antonio”.  The conference is hosted by the San Antonio International Airport…. Read the full news article

Wyndham Worldwide achieves 12% energy reduction across its North American locations part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Buildings Challenge program

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PARSIPPANY, N.J.,  2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Using unique, industry-leading ideas, Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, again demonstrated its continued leadership and innovation in sustainability best practices, achieving a total 12 percent reduction of its North American locations that are part of the program since first starting the U.S…. Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group launches its first national umbrella advertising campaign

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PARSIPPANY, N.J., 2014-5-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,500 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN), today announced its first national umbrella advertising campaign aimed at building consumer awareness of its powerhouse brands and loyalty program. The campaign, developed by MMGY and voiced by renowned… Read the full news article