Category Archives: Travel Management

Houston Aviation Director Mario Diaz named Public Official of the Year at the third annual University of Houston Master of Public Administration Program ceremony

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HOUSTON, 2014-03-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Houston Aviation Director Mario Diaz was named the Public Official of the Year at the third annual University of Houston Master of Public Administration (MPA) Program ceremony held March 7 at the University of Houston Hilton Waldorf Astoria. The award highlights the work of Houston public officials whose accomplishments… Read the full news article

GHA members gather in Berlin at ITB to celebrate their 10th Anniversary

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With 23 member brands and 425 hotels, the alliance has become a recognised platform for independent brands to compete head-on with the mega-chains DUBAI, 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) was founded in Berlin in 2004, with the goal of helping independent, upscale and luxury hotel brands to compete with the mega-chains, while enabling… Read the full news article

Warwick International Hotels announces the acquisition of Chicago historic landmark Allerton Hotel

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Warwick International Hotels (WIH) is delighted to announce that it has completed the purchase of the Allerton Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. The hotel was designated as a Chicago landmark in 1998 by the City. CHICAGO, 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Built in 1924, the Allerton Hotel is arguably the best located hotel… Read the full news article

Wyndham Hotel Group adds Shoal Bay Resort & Spa to its portfolio of properties in the South Pacific region

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GOLD COAST, QLD, 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Wyndham Hotel Group, the world’s largest hotel company with approximately 7,490 hotels and part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN),  today announced the addition of Shoal Bay Resort & Spa to the company’s expanding portfolio of properties in the South Pacific region. One of New South Wales’ most historic… Read the full news article

Steigenberger wins “Germany’s Top Employer” award for the fifth time in a row

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Frankfurt am Main, 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — The Steigenberger Hotel Group has won a “Germany’s Top Employer” award, a prize organised by the CRF Institute in Düsseldorf, for the fifth time in a row. Certification this year once more focused on the criteria of corporate culture management, training and development, primary benefits, secondary benefits, work-life… Read the full news article

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Expands UK Portfolio to 49 Hotels

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ARLINGTON, Va., 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Interstate Hotels & Resorts – the leading U.S.-based global hotel management company – announces new UK management contracts for ibis budget Hotel Derby and ibis budget Hotel Leicester. The new hotels increase Interstate’s rapidly expanding UK portfolio by 154 guestrooms and cements its position as the premier hotel management company in the… Read the full news article

Expedia Affiliate Network: Stuart Silberg to take the lead as CTO as Steve Henrickson joins as CFO

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Bellevue, WA, 2014-3-7 — /Travel PR News/ — Expedia® Affiliate Network (EAN), the private label arm of the Expedia, Inc. group, the world’s largest online travel company, announced today a strengthening of its executive leadership team with two new hires. Stuart Silberg will lead EAN as its new Chief Technology Officer and Steve Henrickson as its… Read the full news article

TravelClick’s NAHR for February 2014 sees hotels poised for healthy growth in 2014

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NEW YORK, 2014-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — Hotels are poised to see healthy growth in 2014, according to data from the February 2014 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review (NAHR). Both the transient (individual business and leisure travelers) as well as the group segment are seeing gains in occupancy and ADR for the next 12 months,  which… Read the full news article

Brand USA honored with two Gold and a Silver Adrian Award for advertising and digital marketing excellence by HSMAI

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Washington, DC, 2014-3-5 — /Travel PR News/ — The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) recognized Brand USA with two Gold and a Silver Adrian Award for advertising and digital marketing excellence for its winning entries in the 57th annual Adrian Awards, the largest and most prestigious travel marketing competition globally. This year’s contest attracted more… Read the full news article

Enterprise Holdings’ Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental brands recognized as J.D. Power 2014 Customer Champions

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental Brands Receive Distinction in U.S. ST. LOUIS, 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Enterprise Holdings’ Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental brands have been recognized as J.D. Power 2014 Customer Champions. The brands are two of only 50 brands to earn this distinction. As Customer Service Champions, the Enterprise and National brands… Read the full news article

Marriott International ranked the World’s Most Admired Lodging Company by FORTUNE

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Highest ranked Washington metro area company. Bethesda, Md., 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — For the 14th time, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) has been ranked the World’s Most Admired Lodging Company by FORTUNE.   Ranking 39 out of the top 50 companies across the globe, Marriott is also the highest ranked company on the list in its headquarters region,… Read the full news article

Marriott International plans to open five additional Moxy Hotels in key cities throughout Europe by 2015

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Marriott International’s Lifestyle Brand Designed Especially for the Next Generation on Schedule to Open in Key Destinations. Berlin, Germany, 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Following the debut of Moxy Hotels this September at the Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy, Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announced today that it plans to open five additional locations in key cities… Read the full news article

Hilton Worldwide annonce l’arrivée de Christophe Charolles au Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport en qualité de general manager

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PARIS, 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide annonce l’arrivée de Christophe Charolles au Hilton Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport en qualité de general manager. Christophe Charolles sera désormais en charge de l’ensemble des aspects opérationnels et stratégiques de l’hôtel et sous la responsabilité directe de Primo Muñoz, area general manager of France and Iberian Peninsula. Diplômé en… Read the full news article

Hilton Worldwide to rebrand 389-key hotel within Munich Airport under its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand

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MUNICH and McLEAN, Va., 2014-3-4 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide has signed an agreement which will see it rebrand a 389-key hotel within Munich Airport under its flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand. The property is the only hotel with a direct link to the main terminal building and is the latest addition to the company’s expanding portfolio… Read the full news article

TSA Administrator John Pistole will be featured speaker at Center Stage at the GBTA Convention 2014, July 26-30 in Los Angeles

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Alexandria, VA, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the voice of the global business travel industry – today announced U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator John S. Pistole will be a featured speaker at Center Stage at the GBTA Convention 2014 to be held July 26-30 in Los Angeles, Calif…. Read the full news article

UNWTO to help Qatar implement its new tourism strategy

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Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-28 — /Travel PR News/ — UNWTO is supporting Qatar to implement its new tourism strategy through collaboration in the areas of legislation, institutional strengthening, statistics, marketing and capacity building. During an official visit to the country, where he met H.E. Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani, Prime Minister of Qatar and attended the… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Austin first Zero Waste hotel in Texas

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Environmental achievement credited to employees, in-room composting by guests Austin, TX, el PR News/ — 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Just one year after setting out to become a Zero Waste hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Austin is proud to be the only hotel in Texas – and one of only a handful of businesses in the country – to… Read the full news article

Frontier Airlines announced six new U.S. routes plus two new destinations from Midway International Airport

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CHICAGO, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of its 20th anniversary this summer, Frontier Airlines has announced it is launching six new U.S. routes, including two new destinations served from Midway International Airport. Beginning in June 2014, Frontier will offer seasonal nonstop service from Midway (MDW) to both Harrisburg, PA (MDT) and Knoxville, TN (TYS). “On behalf of Mayor Rahm Emanuel, I… Read the full news article

oneworld alliance members Cathay Pacific Airways and Qatar Airways announced strategic agreement on the Hong Kong – Doha route

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Doha, QATAR, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Cathay Pacific Airways and Qatar Airways, members of the oneworld alliance, today announced a strategic agreement on services operated by both airlines between Hong Kong and Doha, effective 30 March 2014. Sales will commence on 25 February 2014. The agreement between the two airlines is expected to generate a… Read the full news article

Employees at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air earned $105 Million in 2013 Bonuses

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SEATTLE, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — Employees at Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are receiving annual bonuses today of more than 9 percent of their annual pay, or more than five weeks’ pay for most workers. The bonus is in addition to $1,150 in 2013 monthly bonuses that most employees earned for achieving on-time and customer… Read the full news article

Nevis’ Nisbet Plantation Beach Club honored with two more noteworthy awards by TripAdvisor and U.S. News

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NEVIS, West Indies, 2014-2-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The accolades continue to be bestowed upon the intimate Nisbet Plantation Beach Club on Nevis. Right on the heels of its honors on the Condé Nast Traveler 2014 Gold List of the World’s Best Places to Stay and Travel + Leisure T+L 500 List of the World’s Best Hotels for… Read the full news article

Amadeus extends partnership with the largest independent ticket wholesaler in Germany AERTiCKET

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Companies sign a multi-year agreement which now includes AERTiCKET subsidiaries globally Madrid, Spain, 2014-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Amadeus, a leading technology partner for the global travel industry, and AERTiCKET, the largest independent ticket wholesaler in Germany, today announce that they have extended their long standing partnership, and expanded it to AERTiCKET subsidiaries globally. The AERTiCKET… Read the full news article

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd to operate its collection of luxury hotels and travel experiences under new brand name, Belmond

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New name designed to increase brand recognition in order to drive growth by attracting new guests and stimulating visits from existing customers across the breadth of iconic hotel and travel collection Enables Company to enhance its strong customer loyalty and one-of-a-kind luxury experiences Company expects to invest $5.0 million in new brand during first year,… Read the full news article

UNWTO released its program and activities planned for the ITB Travel Trade Show 2014 in Berlin, Germany, 5-9 March

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MADRID, Spain, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The launch of an international campaign against trafficking, the 4th Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting dedicated this year to visa facilitation and the meeting of World Tourism Network on Child Protection, are among UNWTO’s activities during the ITB Travel Trade Show 2014 (Berlin, Germany, 5-9 March, 2014). 4th Silk Road Ministers’ Meeting on Visa Facilitation… Read the full news article

Emirates named the most valuable airline brand worldwide according The Brand Finance Global 500 report for 2014

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Retains #1 ranking in the Middle East, brand value up 34 per cent DUBAI, U.A.E., 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates, a global connector of people and places, is the most valuable airline brand worldwide for the third consecutive year, according to The Brand Finance Global 500 report for 2014 that was released this week. The airline,… Read the full news article

Two airlines lease terminal space at Kansas City International Airport for their flight crews totaling nearly 600 employees

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Kansas City, MO, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — The City of Kansas City, Mo., Aviation Department reports that two airlines are leasing terminal space and are making Kansas City International Airport a base for their flight crews totaling nearly 600 employees. Travelers may not see these employees because all of the activity occurs in non-public areas. The Department… Read the full news article

Sheremetyevo Airport named the best European airport in terms of quality of passenger servicing according to Airports Council International’s ASQ Rating

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Moscow, Russia, 2014-2-21 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sheremetyevo Airport was named the best European airport in terms of quality of passenger servicing, according to the reputable program ASQ (Airport Service Quality) of the Airports Council International (ACI) The second year in a row, Sheremetyevo Airport confirms its status as the best airport in Europe in terms of level of service. Thus, Sheremetyevo Airport is the first Russian airport to have taken the honour of leadership… Read the full news article

Qantas Freight to relocate its UK office and all operations to dnata City cargo logistics centre at London’s Heathrow airport

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Heathrow’s newest cargo facility to handle all freight operations for the carrier DUBAI, UAE / LONDON, UK, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — dnata and Qantas Freight announced today a partnership that will see dnata’s UK business provide the Australian carrier freight ground handling at London’s Heathrow airport. Under the agreement, Qantas Freight will relocate its UK office and all operations… Read the full news article

Qatar Executive to exhibit at Abu Dhabi Air Expo from 25 to 27 February at the Al Bateen Executive Airport

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Bombardier Global 5000 On Static Display At Al Bateen Executive Airport Doha, QATAR, 2014-2-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — Qatar Executive, the business jet charter division of award-winning Qatar Airways, will be exhibiting at Abu Dhabi Air Expo, which is set to take place from 25 to 27 February at the Al Bateen Executive Airport. Demonstrating its commitment to… Read the full news article

Radisson Red and Quorvus Collection, two new global hotel brands in the family of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group

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“Lifestyle Select” Radisson Red brand provides a look at the shape of hotels to come while Quorvus Collection celebrates expertly curated luxury MINNEAPOLIS / BRUSSELS, 2014-2-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest and most dynamic hotel groups, today announced at the Radisson® and Radisson Blu® Americas annual business conference, the company… Read the full news article