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NetJets Aviation and Federal Aviation Administration to implement NextGen projects that will lead to safer, more efficient air transportation

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NetJets is leading the private aviation industry in helping to transform and modernize the U.S. air transportation system, improve safety and create new efficiencies in partnership with the FAA. Columbus, OH, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — NetJets Aviation, a Berkshire Hathaway company and the worldwide leader in private aviation, announced today that it has signed… Read the full news article

ATTA’s next regional adventure tourism conference in Europe is called AdventureNEXT and will be held during May 2016 in Ohrid, Macedonia

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Ohrid, Macedonia, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Networking and cooperation emerged as a welcome new theme among a previously fragmented group of destinations, government bodies, donor agencies and stakeholders in the Western Balkans. Chris Doyle, ATTA’s Executive Director for Europe, and Gergana Nikolova, ATTA’s Development Lead in Europe, were in Macedonia in mid-February to… Read the full news article

TravelClick and HSMAI announce Qbic Hotel London City and Best Western International as recipients of the 2014 eMarketer of the Year Award

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Hotels Awarded for Innovation in Digital, Social and Mobile Marketing to Drive Bookings and Brand Engagement NEW YORK, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The eMarketer of the Year Award, presented by TravelClick, a global provider of innovative cloud-based revenue-generating solutions for the hospitality industry, together with Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) have announced… Read the full news article

Tony Dixon named Director of Events Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

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Washington, DC, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC welcomes Tony Dixon as Director of Events. A native of Pittston, Pennsylvania, Dixon’s exposure to weddings and events as a child influenced his decision to work in the hospitality industry. He started his career working for casinos and night clubs in Atlantic City… Read the full news article

Japan Airlines expands its high quality inflight meals by Chef Uchiyama to customers flying from Chicago and Los Angeles to Japan

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Special Menu created by JAL Corporate Chef Uchiyama to be expanded onto flights from Chicago and Los Angeles to Japan TOKYO, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has been introducing high quality inflight meals on North America, Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia routes under the meal service concept of “JAL BEDD SKY AUBERGE,” your… Read the full news article

Emirates Group Security’s academic arm CASS and Arab Air Carriers Organisation Regional Training Centre to extend University Diploma programmes to the Arab Air Carriers Organisation members

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DUBAI. U.A.E., 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The Centre of Aviation & Security Studies (CASS), the academic arm of Emirates Group Security and the Arab Air Carriers Organisation Regional Training Centre (AACO RTC), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to extend two University Diploma programmes to the members of the Arab Air Carriers… Read the full news article

Etihad Airways names John Friel as its new General Manager in South Africa

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Abu Dhabi, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways, the national airline for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), today announced the appointment of John Friel as its new General Manager in South Africa. Based at the airline’s offices in Johannesburg, John is responsible for leading Etihad Airways’ commercial operations in South Africa as it… Read the full news article

Etihad Airways welcomed its 2,000th Emirati member of staff to the airline

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Abu Dhabi, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Etihad Airways has welcomed Mohamed Al Mansoori, its 2,000th Emirati member of staff, to the airline. Mohamed, who is 30 years old and from Abu Dhabi, recently joined the airline’s Human Resources team as Senior Manager- People Reward and Policy. A graduate of the University of Hull… Read the full news article

Citi and Etihad Airways sign agreement to provide Supply Chain Finance (SCF) solution to pay select suppliers

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Program Supports Abu Dhabi Government’s 2030 Vision to Improve Access to Finance for Suppliers and Strengthen the Supply Chain Abu Dhabi, 2015-2-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Citi, the leading provider of cash management and trade services in the MENA region and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced the signing… Read the full news article

Condé Nast Traveler readers voted Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, BC as the #1 Business Hotel in the world

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Vancouver, BC, 2015-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The results have been tallied and the readers of Condé Nast Traveler have voted Fairmont Pacific Rim in Vancouver, BC as the #1 Business Hotel in the world within the magazine’s Best International Hotels for Business Travel rankings. Fairmont Pacific Rim earned the top spot with an impressive overall… Read the full news article

Erich Ceru joined the top management of leisure carrier Small Planet Airlines

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Erich Ceru has joined the top management of leisure carrier Small Planet Airlines, bringing extensive experience in aviation. Erich Ceru helped the multiple F1 champion Niki Lauda to develop the business activities of airline FlyNiki. Vilnius, Lithuania, 2015-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Austrian professional Erich Ceru (53 years old) will be Chief Technical Officer… Read the full news article

The Port of Oakland applauded the tentative agreement of a new longshore labor contract for the West Coast waterfront

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URGES EFFORT TO SPEED UP THE PACE OF GLOBAL CONTAINER TRADE Oakland, Calif., 2015-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland this evening applauded the tentative agreement of a new longshore labor contract for the West Coast waterfront. At the same time, it called for efforts to accelerate the movement of global container trade. “We… Read the full news article

Auckland Airport partners with TripIt

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Auckland Airport has announced a partnership with TripIt® from Concur®, the world’s highest-rated travel-organising app. AUCKLAND, New Zealand, 2015-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Based in San Francisco, TripIt has more than 11 million registered users across the world. TripIt is the world’s easiest way to organise and share travel plans, regardless of where the travel… Read the full news article

Wizz Air will open its base in Kosice, Slovakia on 5 June, 3 months earlier

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Budapest, Hungary, 2015-2-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe*,has announced today that, reflecting customer demand, it will open its base in Kosice, Slovakia on 5 June, 3 months earlier than originally planned. The airline also announced an increase in weekly flights on the London Luton service,… Read the full news article

TFE Hotels unveils its refreshed “Events with Benefits” rewards program during the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) in Melbourne, 24 – 25 February 2015

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New South Wales, Australia, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — TFE Hotels will unveil its refreshed ‘Events with Benefits’ (EWB) rewards program during the Asia-Pacific Incentives and Meetings Expo (AIME) in Melbourne on 24 and 25 February 2015. As opposed to value-add programs, the rejuvenated EWB offering features a range of rewards in accordance with a… Read the full news article

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority to purchase the historic Riviera Hotel & Casino’s 26-acre site as the cornerstone for its planned Las Vegas Global Business District

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Las Vegas, NV, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) Board of Directors voted today to approve a contract for the purchase of the historic Riviera Hotel & Casino’s 26-acre site as the cornerstone for its planned Las Vegas Global Business District. “Today marks an exciting new milestone in… Read the full news article

Jersey’s Longueville Manor voted as one of the top 25 UK Luxury Hotels in 2015 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice® Awards

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JERSEY, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Jersey’s Longueville Manor has been voted as one of the top 25 UK Luxury Hotels in the 2015 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice® Awards. Longueville Manor has been reviewed 476 times on the popular international traveller forum and received an exemplary 412 ‘Excellent’ ratings. It is one of only two… Read the full news article

Emirates partners with celebrity chef Silvena Rowe to create signature menu for its six Dubai airport lounges in celebration of Dubai Food Festival

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DUBAI, U.A.E, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — In celebration of its strategic partnership of the ongoing Dubai Food Festival, Emirates has collaborated with friend of the Festival and celebrity chef, Silvena Rowe, to create a signature menu for its six airport lounges in Dubai. Emirates’ premium customers can experience a customized menu of Chef Silvena’s… Read the full news article

The Emirates Group appointments: Saeed Mohammed becomes CEO, Emirates Flight Catering; Yousuf Mohammad Ali appointed as SVP Procurement & Logistics for Emirates Airline and Group Services

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DUBAI, U.A.E, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Emirates Group has announced  two  appointments to its senior management team for key operational functions. Saeed Mohammed has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, Emirates Flight Catering. He will be succeeded by Yousuf Mohammad Ali, who has been appointed as Senior Vice President Procurement & Logistics for… Read the full news article

South African Airways nominated for awards in four categories from two separate organisations

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Johannesburg, South Africa, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — South African Airways (SAA), Africa’s most awarded airline, has been nominated for awards in four categories from two separate organisations. World Bio Business Awards South African Airways is one of only four international airlines nominated for two World Bio Business Awards for ground-breaking work being done to ensure… Read the full news article

Airports Council International named Upington International Airport the Best Small Airport in Africa for 2014 for the fourth consecutive year

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Johannesburg, South Africa, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Airports Company South Africa is proud to announce that Airports Council International (ACI), the trade association of the world’s airports, has named Upington International Airport the Best Small Airport in Africa for 2014 for the fourth consecutive year. The Best Small Airport by Region category is open… Read the full news article

The Chicago Department of Aviation honored with the 2015 Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award for its sustainability initiatives

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CHICAGO, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is pleased to announce it has received the 2015 Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award. The CDA received the award “For embracing sustainability initiatives as essential components of environmental stewardship and becoming an internationally recognized pillar of the green airport movement through launching and… Read the full news article

Final Call for PATA Face of the Future 2015 – Deadline March 2

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BANGKOK, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (http://www.pata.org/) (PATA) Face of the Future (http://www.pata.org/human-capital-development/face-of-the-future/) award is now open for submissions. The winner will be invited to join the PATA Executive Board as a non-voting member and observer for a one year term at the invitation of the PATA Chairman. The recipient of the PATA… Read the full news article

PATA and Red Robot Enter Preferred Partnership

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BANGKOK, 2015-2-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The Pacific Asia Travel Association (http://www.pata.org/) (PATA) is pleased to announce a new Preferred Partnership agreement with content distribution specialist Red Robot. Focused on international media outreach, Red Robot (http://www.redrobot.org) specialises in the Travel and Tourism industry, working with clients to distribute editorial, images and video content to a global media base…. Read the full news article

qualia and Virtuoso commissioned survey reveals Australia’s luxury holiday industry to benefit from the further increase in domestic travellers

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Hamilton Island, Australia, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Australia’s luxury holiday industry is set to experience a new wave of demand with an increase in high net worth travellers opting to book domestic holidays. According to the inaugural Australian Luxury Travel Survey commissioned by qualia and Virtuoso, 74% of high net worth (HNW) Australian… Read the full news article

Changi Airport Group announces exciting line-up of activities in celebration of Singapore’s 50th birthday

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SINGAPORE, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced today an exciting line-up of activities, centred around the theme ‘Changi, I’m Home’, to delight Singaporeans and travellers in celebration of Singapore’s 50thbirthday (SG50). Among the highlights that will greet visitors will be a walk down memory lane – and a glimpse of the… Read the full news article

Hilton Worldwide acquires the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek from a consortium including affiliates of GEM Realty Capital, Farallon Capital Management and Blackstone

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ORLANDO, Fla., 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Hilton Worldwide has acquired the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek from a consortium including affiliates of GEM Realty Capital, Farallon Capital Management and Blackstone. The closing follows an announcement last week that Hilton Worldwide signed agreements to acquire the two hotels. Opened in October 2009, the 498-room Waldorf… Read the full news article

Stagecoach invites bus and rail passengers to nominate their favourite member of staff for the 2015 Customer Service Champions Award

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• Customer Service category part of Stagecoach Group Champions Awards • Cash prizes for passengers who enter winning staff member • Awards also recognise success in safety, environment, health, innovation and community • Customer nominations can be made by visiting www.stagecoach.com or emailing champions@stagecoachgroup.com PERTH, Scotland, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Stagecoach Group has launched its 2015 Champions Awards… Read the full news article

The Leading Hotels of the World announces five new members to its curated collection of over 400 luxury hotels

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New York, NY, 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd has announced five new members to its curated collection of over 400 luxury hotels, each as authentic and distinct as the location in which it is found. From the iconic The Knickerbocker Hotel on the corner of New York City’s… Read the full news article

Halifax Stanfield International Airport posted record-setting year for air cargo in 2014 with 8.5% increase over 2013

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Growth Continues in 2015 with Weekly Korean Air Cargo Flights Halifax, N.S., 2015-2-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Halifax Stanfield International Airport posted a record-setting year for air cargo in 2014, with over 32,000 metric tonnes shipped, up 8.5 per cent over 2013. A big part of Halifax Stanfield’s cargo activity is fresh lobster and seafood… Read the full news article