Category Archives: Travel Management

Two Sister Hotels by IHG and Grupo Poma Elevate Miraflores with InterContinental Real and Hotel Indigo Openings

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts and Grupo Poma’s Real Hotels & Resorts have launched two sister properties—InterContinental Real Lima Miraflores and Hotel Indigo Lima Miraflores—perched on Lima’s Costa Verde cliffs. InterContinental offers 321 rooms (29 suites), a Club lounge, 11 meeting spaces, and Lima’s largest rooftop infinity pool. Hotel Indigo features 76 rooms (10… Read the full news article

Hilton Empowers Communities and Reduces Emissions with Nearly One Million Career Opportunities and $7.3 Million in Impact Investments

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(IN SHORT) In 2024, Hilton reinforced its century-old commitment to “spreading the light and warmth of hospitality” through its Travel with Purpose strategy and the Hilton Global Foundation. The company generated nearly one million learning and career growth opportunities and logged 452,000 volunteer hours, while investing $7.3 million in community initiatives. Key workforce programs include… Read the full news article

Beijing Hosts PATA–Visa Training for Chinese Tourism SMEs on Digital Marketing and International Payments

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(IN SHORT) PATA and Visa are hosting their first SME capacity-building workshop in Beijing, equipping Chinese tourism businesses with digital-marketing strategies, visitor-friendly international payment solutions, and data insights on inbound travellers. This follows similar programmes across Southeast Asia and is supported by key local and regional partners. The training addresses China’s advanced mobile-payment landscape and… Read the full news article

New UN Tourism Partnerships in Croatia to Advance Research, Policy and Awards for Sustainability

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(IN SHORT) UN Tourism has signed memoranda with Croatia’s Ministry of Tourism and Sport and the University of Zagreb to establish a Research Centre for Sustainable Tourism and to inaugurate a Sustainable Tourism Awards. The Centre will generate applied research and policy guidance in governance, sustainability, knowledge exchange, multi-stakeholder collaboration, climate action, and tourism law,… Read the full news article

Booking Holdings Secures Long-Term Renewal with Etraveli to Enhance Flight-Booking Platform

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(IN SHORT) Booking Holdings has agreed to an eight-year extension of its partnership with Etraveli Group, originally established in 2019. This renewal will support Booking.com’s ambition to scale its global flights offering—now live in 57 countries—and aims to deliver improved ease of use, expanded choice, and better value for travelers and partners. Booking Holdings CEO… Read the full news article

Almost All Scots Say Tourism Is Crucial to Scotland’s Economy, YouGov Survey Finds

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(IN SHORT) VisitScotland’s 2025 resident survey shows that 95% of Scottish adults view tourism as one of the economy’s most important sectors, alongside energy and hospitality. Conducted by YouGov with 1,032 respondents in January, the survey found that 91% believe tourism brings national economic benefits and investment, while 72% see it as a job creator…. Read the full news article

Changi Airport Group and Meilan Airport Forge Two-Year Partnership to Expand Routes and Cargo

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(IN SHORT) Changi Airport Group and Haikou Meilan International Airport have signed a two-year MOU to intensify collaboration in airport operations, route and cargo expansion, staff training, and technological innovation. Meilan Airport—operational since 1999 and now serving 138 cities on 227 routes—will share best practices with CAG in terminal and airside management and develop talent… Read the full news article

Amadeus Strengthens Scandinavian Reach with Renewed Partnership with Arrive Agencies

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(IN SHORT) Amadeus has renewed its partnership with Arrive Agencies, ensuring continued access to a robust portfolio of travel technology solutions—including NDC airline content, the Productivity Tracker for analytics, the Outpayce B2B Wallet for payments, and the Amadeus Value Hotels platform—while celebrating their collaboration on Cytric Easy since September 2024. This extension reinforces Amadeus’s commitment… Read the full news article

Global Hospitality Veteran Susanne Hatje Named General Manager for Conservatorium Hotel Rebrand

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(IN SHORT) Susanne Hatje has been appointed General Manager of Amsterdam’s Conservatorium Hotel effective 2 June 2025, guiding its transition to Mandarin Oriental branding in Q1 2026. With more than 28 years in luxury hospitality and 18 years in senior Mandarin Oriental roles, she most recently led the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Mayfair, and previously… Read the full news article

Veteran Hospitality Leader Edouard Lapasset Named General Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Paris

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(IN SHORT) Edouard Lapasset, who has served as Hotel Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Paris since 2022, has been appointed General Manager effective June 1, 2025. With almost 20 years in high-end hospitality and 11 years with Mandarin Oriental, he has held pivotal roles—Assistant Front Office Manager in Geneva, Director of Rooms in Geneva and Doha—gaining… Read the full news article

DSV Opens 12,600 m² Energy-Neutral Warehouse at Brussels Airport for Healthcare Logistics

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(IN SHORT) DSV has launched a 12,600 m² energy-neutral warehouse at Brucargo Central in Brussels Airport, half of which is dedicated to temperature-controlled healthcare logistics. The new facility enhances DSV’s sustainable infrastructure and supports its strategic growth in Belgium, particularly in pharmaceuticals and life sciences. Key stakeholders—the company’s Natalie Segers, Brussels Airport CEO Arnaud Feist… Read the full news article

PMV Takes 39% Economic Stake in Brussels Airport in Landmark Deal with Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan

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(IN SHORT) PMV has reached an agreement to acquire Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s 39% indirect economic stake in Brussels Airport Company, affirming the airport’s attractiveness to long-term public investors. The deal leaves direct shareholdings and strategic operations intact. OTPP concludes a successful 14-year partnership, having supported sustainable growth, crisis management and recovery efforts. PMV’s investment… Read the full news article

Christchurch Airport First Globally to Deploy PACE Airports Real-Time Emissions Platform

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(IN SHORT) Christchurch Airport is the first in the world to deploy PACE Airports, a sophisticated emissions monitoring system developed by Fexco. This platform delivers near–real-time data on more than 99 percent of commercial flight emissions—analyzing 370,000 routes and 10 billion data points, including engine-specific CO₂ outputs and local condition adjustments. Building on its Level… Read the full news article

67 RIU Hotels in 18 Countries Win Tripadvisor 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards, 12 Earn Best of the Best

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(IN SHORT) Tripadvisor’s 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards recognize 67 RIU hotels across 18 countries for outstanding guest reviews and service quality. Twelve of these properties—representing the platform’s top 1%—received the “Best of the Best” title, including leading resorts in Cape Verde, Spain, Ireland, Mexico, and Sri Lanka. The broader Traveller’s Choice roster highlights top-performing RIU… Read the full news article

Hyatt Concludes Initial Tender with 82.8% Playa Participation; Subsequent Offer Open Through June 16

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(IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation confirmed that 101.9 million Playa Hotels & Resorts shares (82.8% of the outstanding total) were validly tendered by the June 9, 2025 deadline, together with Hyatt’s existing 12.1 million shares bringing total participation to 92.7%, thus meeting all conditions for its $13.50-per-share tender offer (≈$2.6 billion). The subsequent offer period… Read the full news article

Hyatt Debuts Secrets Baby Beach Aruba, Its First Adults-Only Inclusive Collection Resort in Aruba

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(IN SHORT) Hyatt’s new Inclusive Collection property, Secrets Baby Beach Aruba, opens near Baby Beach Bay on Aruba’s southeastern shore as the brand’s first adults-only, all-inclusive resort on the island. The 304-suite property features nature-inspired décor, private balconies or terraces, and an exclusive Preferred Club tier with private pools and butler service. Dining options include… Read the full news article

Bollywood Icon Katrina Kaif Unveiled as Global Ambassador for Maldives’ Luxury Summer Campaign

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(IN SHORT) Visit Maldives has appointed Bollywood star and entrepreneur Katrina Kaif as its Global Brand Ambassador to bolster the new Summer Sale Campaign. The initiative, offering exclusive deals on luxury resorts, boutique guesthouses, and family accommodations across major markets like the UK, Russia & CIS, DACH, Italy, Poland, Spain, and India, aims to highlight… Read the full news article

Nearly 90 Percent On-Time Flights in May Propels SAS to Back-to-Back World’s Most Punctual Airline Honors

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(IN SHORT) In May 2025, SAS achieved the top spot for on-time performance worldwide and among European majors in Cirium’s monthly punctuality report. With 89.72 percent of flights arriving as scheduled—surpassing Saudia and Aeromexico—SAS marked its second straight month leading the global rankings. The airline credits this success to enhanced interdepartmental coordination, structured daily planning,… Read the full news article

Natasha P. Olguin Named Deputy Commissioner to Accelerate Chicago’s Film Production and Community Engagement

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(IN SHORT) Natasha P. Olguin has been appointed Deputy Commissioner of DCASE’s Chicago Film Office. A North Lawndale native, she brings over two decades of film and television production expertise. In her new role, Olguin will lead policy creation, production assistance, workforce growth, and partnerships to bolster an inclusive media economy in Chicago. Her credits… Read the full news article

New SAF Report Positions Massachusetts and Massport at the Forefront of Clean Aviation and Climate Innovation

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(IN SHORT) The Massachusetts SAF Working Group, in collaboration with Massport, has released a set of strategic recommendations aimed at establishing the Commonwealth as a national leader in sustainable aviation fuel. Presented at the Regional SAF Workshop, the report includes five key actions—ranging from launching a regional SAF planning study to advancing tax incentives and… Read the full news article

Sofitel Unveils Global Employee Wardrobe Designed by Cordelia de Castellane, Celebrating French Elegance and Responsible Luxury

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(IN SHORT) Sofitel has launched its new Vestiaire, a 45-piece wardrobe collection designed in collaboration with French designer Cordelia de Castellane, to be introduced across its global hotels in 2026. The collection blends Parisian elegance with functionality and sustainability, replacing traditional uniforms with flowing, refined silhouettes. Celebrating the 25,000 employees who represent the brand worldwide,… Read the full news article

Explore India’s Golden Triangle: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur Tours

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NEW DELHI, 2025-Jun-9 — /Travel PR News/ — Embark on an unforgettable adventure through the heart of India with a Golden Triangle India Tour Package. This iconic circuit, encompassing the vibrant capital of Delhi, the city of eternal love Agra, and the regal Pink City of Jaipur, offers a kaleidoscope of experiences that showcase India’s… Read the full news article

NoMad Detroit to Debut in Ford’s Michigan Central Station, Bringing Luxury Hospitality to a Revitalized Landmark

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(IN SHORT) NoMad Hotels is set to debut in Detroit in 2027 with the opening of NoMad Detroit, located in the historic Michigan Central Station. The partnership with Ford Motor Company and Hilton marks a significant milestone in the city’s revitalization and will bring a new luxury lifestyle experience to the region. The hotel will… Read the full news article

Hilton Accelerates Global Expansion with New Luxury Developments, Including NoMad Detroit and Upcoming Openings

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(IN SHORT) Hilton has achieved a milestone of 1,000 luxury and lifestyle hotels worldwide, with plans to open three new properties each week in 2025. Recent announcements include the signing of NoMad Detroit in partnership with Ford Motor Company, expanding the NoMad brand in global markets. Hilton’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio continues to grow with… Read the full news article

Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa Opens, Offering Luxury Adults-Only Getaways on the Caribbean Island

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(IN SHORT) Secrets St. Lucia Resort & Spa, Hyatt’s first Secrets-branded property on St. Lucia, offers 355 rooms in a secluded adults-only, all-inclusive resort setting. Located on the island’s northwestern coast, it promises a romantic and luxurious escape with access to world-class dining, spa treatments, and activities. The resort, which opened in June 2025, strengthens… Read the full news article

New Operational Concept to Enhance Capacity and Minimize Noise Impact at Frankfurt Airport

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(IN SHORT) DFS and Fraport have presented a refined operational concept for Frankfurt Airport to ensure sustainable and stable operations amid expected traffic growth. The new plan, which incorporates flexible traffic management and optimized use of existing flight routes, will help meet capacity limits and minimize noise impact in the surrounding region. The concept is… Read the full news article

How Can I Request United Airlines Change Traveler Name?

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Worcester, MA, 2025-Jun-04 — /Travel PR News/ — United change name on ticket policy streamlines and simplifies the name change process, saving you time and effort. The policy allows travelers to rectify an incorrect name or alter a name due to marriage or legal concerns on their flight reservation. To support the change, you should… Read the full news article

Radisson Collection Arrives in France with the Debut of Cour des Loges Lyon, A Landmark Hotel in Vieux Lyon

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(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group has launched its Radisson Collection brand in France with the opening of Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel. Situated in Lyon’s UNESCO-listed Vieux Lyon district, the hotel blends Renaissance architecture with modern luxury, offering 61 unique rooms and exceptional dining led by Chef Anthony Bonnet. With a full… Read the full news article

flydubai Introduces City Check-in Service at New Sharjah Travel Shop for Seamless Travel

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(IN SHORT) flydubai has launched a new Travel Shop in Sharjah, offering enhanced services including the introduction of a City Check-in service, allowing passengers to complete their check-in and baggage drop ahead of time. This new service is designed to improve efficiency and reduce airport congestion. Located at the heart of Sharjah, the Travel Shop… Read the full news article

Emirates SkyCargo Unveils Aircraft Engines Solution for Critical Aviation Component Transport

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(IN SHORT) Emirates SkyCargo has launched Aircraft Engines, a specialized solution for transporting high-value, time-critical aviation components. Part of the Aerospace and Engineering vertical, this service provides dedicated support for the transport of aircraft engines, offering expertise, speed, and efficiency. With priority loading, real-time tracking, and a team of experts across key global cities, Emirates… Read the full news article