Category Archives: Travel Management

Marriott International opens the five-star Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana Hotel in Sochi, Russia

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Luxurious ski and spa hotel ready to welcome Sochi visitors. Sochi, Russia, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International has opened a luxurious ski and spa hotel under its signature brand, Marriott Hotels, at the heart of the new Gorky Gorod ski resort in Krasnaya Polyana.  The five-star Sochi Marriott Krasnaya Polyana Hotel is ideally positioned at the foothills of… Read the full news article

Red Carnation Hotels acquires the Irish hotel Lisloughrey Lodge, County Mayo

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Mayo, Ireland, 2014-1-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Red Carnation Hotels is delighted to announce a second Irish hotel in its growing portfolio – Lisloughrey Lodge, County Mayo. The property sits within the 350 acre estate of Ashford Castle, which was acquired by the luxury boutique hotel collection in June last year and is currently undergoing a glorious renovation programme to… Read the full news article

Remo Masala appointed Group Head of Marketing at Thomas Cook

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London, UK, 2014-1-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — As part of the company’s ongoing transformation strategy, the Thomas Cook Group plc, @ThomasCookGrp, is delighted to announce the appointment of Remo Masala as the new Group Head of Marketing, who will oversee the development of the Group’s online and offline programmes. Joining the team from Kuoni Travel, Remo brings a wide range… Read the full news article

VisitEngland announced the names shortlisted for Tourism Superstar 2014 (29 March – 6 April)

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London, UK, 2014-1-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — VisitEngland, the national tourist board has announced the shortlist for Tourism Superstar 2014.  The tourism accolade was launched 2 years ago as part of English Tourism Week (this year running 29 March – 6 April).  The award recognises the dedication and passion of those working in the tourism industry, and is… Read the full news article

Dolphin’s brand new look and feel to be unveiled at Travel Technology Europe

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London, UK, 2014-1-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — We’re very excited to unveil Dolphin’s brand new look and feel for the first time at Travel Technology Europe. Dolphin’s advanced automation features are well known to the travel industry. Now it looks even better too! The redesigned interface further improves the user experience, whilst allowing customers to change colours themselves and thereby… Read the full news article

UNWTO World Tourism Barometer unveils international tourist arrivals grew by 5% in 2013 reaching a record 1,087 million arrivals

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Madrid, Spain, 2014-1-20 — /travelprnews.com/ — International tourist arrivals grew by 5% in 2013, reaching a record 1,087 million arrivals, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Despite global economic challenges, international tourism results were well above expectations, with an additional 52 million international tourists travelling the world in 2013. For 2014, UNWTO forecasts 4% to… Read the full news article

Eurostar and Keolis joint venture shortlisted to bid for the East Coast Mainline franchise

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London, UK, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — A joint venture led by integrated transport operator Keolis has been shortlisted to bid for the East Coast Mainline franchise, as announced (today) by the Department for Transport. Keolis, which has joined with international rail operator, Eurostar, will draw on its global experience of operating long distance inter-city services to submit… Read the full news article

UNWTO’s planned activities for the International Tourism Trade Fair FITUR Madrid 22-26 January 2014

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Madrid, Spain, 2014-1-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The presentation of the 2013 UNWTO Awards, a Ministerial Debate on the future of tourism in the Middle East and North Africa and a business-to-business event connecting African tourism companies with Spanish and Portuguese counterparts are among the many UNWTO activities planned for the International Tourism Trade Fair, FITUR (Madrid, Spain,… Read the full news article

Mark Thomson appointed Auckland Airport general manager of property

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Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Auckland Airport has announced the appointment of Mark Thomson to the company’s Leadership Team. Adrian Littlewood, Auckland Airport’s chief executive, says, “Mark’s appointment follows an extensive domestic and international search, and completes the restructure and recruitment of Auckland Airport’s senior management team.” “Mark will lead the property team and be… Read the full news article

Nisbet Plantation Beach Club in Nevis received two honors from Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines

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Nevis, West Indies, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nisbet Plantation Beach Club is beginning the New Year with two honors naming the intimate Nevis resort among the top resorts in the Caribbean and the world. In the Condé Nast Traveler 2014 Gold List of the World’s Best Places to Stay, Nisbet Plantation received an overall score of 94.9, ranking… Read the full news article

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) renewed its partnership with the leading global travel industry research authority PhoCusWright

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Members to benefit from industry research and consumer insights, starting with Indian Consumer Behaviour report  Bangkok, Thailand, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with PhoCusWright, the leading global travel industry research authority. The affiliation will help deliver key research findings on the Asia Pacific… Read the full news article

Alistair Forrest appointed General Manager Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, Nevis

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Nevis, West Indies, 2014-1-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, the Caribbean’s only historic plantation inn on the beach, has appointed Alistair W.L. Forrest to General Manager. Forrest will oversee the daily operations, service excellence, staff training, sales and marketing efforts of the award-winning 36-room Nevis resort. Forrest brings to the position more than 35 years of experience… Read the full news article

Austrian Airlines Group appointed Tatjana Lulevic-Heyny as its new Vice President Sales

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Vienna, Austria, 2014-1-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — Tatjana Lulevic-Heyny, 45, will be taking over the management of the Sales Division of the Austrian Airlines Group, as Vice President Sales, from 10 February 2014. A skilled graduate in business studies, Ms. Lulevic-Heyny will succeed Christina Hackl, who has left the company. Ms. Lulevic-Heyny read Business Studies at the… Read the full news article

Newly elected FirstGroup Chairman John McFarlane to receive all fees in FirstGroup shares

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-1-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — As announced on 6 December 2013, John McFarlane became Chairman of FirstGroup plc on 1 January 2014. John will receive an annual fee of £250,000 in respect of his role as Chairman and has elected to receive all of that fee in FirstGroup shares, underlining his confidence in the long-term prospects… Read the full news article

Zoo Atlanta reports 2013 was one of Zoo Atlanta’s best-attended years ever

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One of the wettest years on record didn’t dampen attendance or a notable number of births Atlanta, GA, US, 2014-1-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Despite one of the wettest years ever recorded in Atlanta, 2013 was one of Zoo Atlanta’s best-attended years ever, suggesting a trend of continued growth and increased public interest. The year’s attendance of over… Read the full news article

Meliá Hotels International anuncia la apertura de dos nuevos hoteles en Zhengzhou, China

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Con casi 1.000 habitaciones, los hoteles abrirán en 2015 y 2016 respectivamente, bajo las exitosas marcas “Innside by Meliá” y “Meliá Hotels & Resorts” Ambos acuerdos fortalecen los lazos entre Meliá y sus socios de expansión en China Palma de Mallorca. España, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Meliá Hotels International, la compañía hotelera española líder, con más de… Read the full news article

Thomas Cook Group and Brand USA into multimillion dollar agreement to promote the USA as the world’s leading destination for European visitors

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Washington, DC, US, 2014-1-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Thomas Cook Group and Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States of America, have today announced a major cooperative marketing agreement aimed at promoting the USA as the world’s leading destination for European visitors. The multimillion dollar agreement is the biggest media and partnership deal Brand USA… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva unveils exclusive Swiss-Made retreat

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Hong Kong, 2014-1-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Ideal for those looking to enjoy today’s ultimate luxury and learn how to master a most precious asset: Time. Mandarin Oriental, Geneva offers an exclusive and unique retreat which combines a relaxing two night stay in a beautiful room facing the Rhône river with a tailor-made Time Management course and… Read the full news article

Marriott Hotels reinvents how meetings are planned with the launch of Meetings Imagined

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Bethesda, MD, US, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Today, Marriott Hotels, the flagship brand of Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR), is launching Meetings Imagined, a first-of-its-kind concept that reinvents how meetings are planned, making them more visual, social, and purposeful. Featuring an online platform, MeetingsImagined.com provides expert tips, the latest meeting trends, and hundreds of inspirational images to spark creativity – all curated… Read the full news article

U.S. Travel Association VP David Huether provides analysis on the latest trade data released by the Department of Commerce

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Washington, DC, US, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — David Huether, senior vice president of research and economics at the U.S. Travel Association, provides analysis on the latest trade data released by the Department of Commerce: “Travel exports rose to $15.3 billion in November 2013, increasing for the eighth time in the past eleven months. “International travel spending… Read the full news article

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) appointed two senior figures to key leadership roles

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London, UK, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) today announced the appointment of two senior figures to key leadership roles within its recently merged safety and airspace functions. Rob Bishton, a senior airline executive with a wealth of industry experience will take over as Head of the CAA’s Flight Operations department, while Tony… Read the full news article

Marriott International to report fourth quarter 2013 earnings results on February 19, 2014

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Bethesda, MD, US, 2014-1-9 — /travelprnews.com/ — Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) will report fourth quarter 2013 earnings results on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at approximately 5:00 pm Eastern Time (ET).  The company will hold a conference call for the investment community to discuss its fourth quarter 2013 earnings on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 10 a.m…. Read the full news article

TravelClick released its December 2013 North American Hospitality Review

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New York City, NY, US, 2014-1-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — The North American hotel sector finished the last month of 2013 on a positive note, and all signs point to a prosperous 2014. Both group and transient segments (individual business and leisure travelers) ended 2013 showing year-over-year increases in occupancy and average daily rate (ADR), according to data… Read the full news article

FirstGroup’s financial processing centre First Shared Services (FSS) employees crowned one of the healthiest workforces in Scotland

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-1-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — Staff at Aberdeen based, First Shared Services (FSS), the financial processing centre for transport operator FirstGroup, have been crowned one of the healthiest workforces in Scotland. Just one year after being awarded the Healthy Working Lives Silver Status, FSS has been awarded Gold status in recognition of the company’s efforts to… Read the full news article

FirstGroup appointed Dennis Maple as President of its First Student division

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Aberdeen, Scotland, 2014-1-8 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup announces that it has appointed Dennis Maple as President of its First Student division with effect from 13 January 2014. Dennis joins from Aramark Corporation, a leading services organisation with revenues of over $13bn, where over the past ten years he has performed a number of senior roles most… Read the full news article

UAE’s RAK Airways announced suspension of all operations starting January 1st 2014 until further notice

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RAK Airways suspends operations UAE, RAK Airways, 2014-1-7 — /travelprnews.com/ — UAE’s RAK Airways announced today the suspension of all operations starting January 1st2014 and until further notice. In a written statement today, the airline said, ‘The decision for suspending operations was taken following increased pressures on the carrier’s performance due to continuous market conditions, increased operating… Read the full news article

UN General Assembly adopted resolution on “Sustainable tourism and sustainable development in Central America”

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Madrid, Spain, 2014-1-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Sustainable tourism is an ally of poverty eradication in Central America and the three dimensions of sustainable development – social, economic and environmental – as reflected in the UN resolution on “Sustainable tourism and sustainable development in Central America”. The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted the resolution unanimously during its… Read the full news article

Emirates SkyCargo expanded its network with 4 new cargo-only destinations and its fleet with 3 new Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft in 2013

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Dubai, UAE, 2014-1-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Emirates SkyCargo, one of the largest and most progressive air cargo operators globally, has achieved another successful year and major milestones over the past twelve months. In 2013, Emirates SkyCargo expanded its network and range of destination options for its customers by launching four new cargo-only destinations which began with Hanoi in Vietnam… Read the full news article

Rolf Lippuner appointed Hotel Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

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Lippuner has been with Four Seasons for more than 5 years and has 20 years of hospitality and business experience Washington, DC, US, 2014-1-6 — /travelprnews.com/ — Dirk Burghartz, general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC announces the appointment of Rolf Lippuner as Hotel Manager.  Lippuner is promoted from his position as Director of Rooms at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, the city’s only… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Singapore’s human resources team developed three-prong strategy for the next generation of hospitality professionals

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Singapore, 2013-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — As an employer of choice in the luxury hospitality industry, the reputation for service excellence at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore is legendary since its opening in 1994. To continue creating a pipeline for the next generation of hospitality professionals as well as boost productivity and resources, the Human Resources team led… Read the full news article