Press Release Cambria Hotels, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc., continues its rapid expansion with the opening of the Cambria Hotel College Park. The newly constructed 150-room property was developed in collaboration with Southern Management Corporation. Located at 8321 Baltimore Avenue, the hotel is within walking distance to the University of Maryland and is less than 10 miles from the historic landmarks of the nation’s capital. Nearby attractions and businesses include the Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium, Xfinity Center,…
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Marriott Vacations Worldwide raises $220,000 for Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Press Release Marriott Vacations Worldwide recently hosted the 21st Annual Caring Classic charity golf tournament benefiting Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in Central Florida. This year the golf tournament raised $220,000 for the charity, which brings the overall cumulative total raised since the tournament’s inception in 1997 to over $2.7 million in funds. “I am so proud of our team and the effort they put forth to raise an incredible amount of…
American Express Meetings & Events announces enhanced security strategy for events in China
Press Release American Express Meetings & Events has launched an enhanced solution designed to help protect meetings organisers against risks relating to operating meetings and events in China. The new solution is designed to maximise controls throughout the end-to-end meetings process. It will help mitigate key risks associated with traditional meetings activity in China such as bribery, fraudulent activities and receipts, and third-party money funnelling. Major fines and other penalties accrued by multinational organisations conducting meetings and events in China…
Aeroplan renews partnership with InterContinental Hotels Group
Press Release Aeroplan is furthering its commitment to offering members great value and increased flexibility with the announcement of the renewal of a multi-year agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), a global hotel company with nearly 5,400 hotels in almost 100 countries across leading brands, including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and Hotel Indigo. In addition to the current opportunity to earn Aeroplan Miles when staying at IHG hotels, Aeroplan Members can now also take advantage of a relationship with IHG…
Federal government invests in London International Airport infrastructure
Press Release The quality of Canada’s transportation infrastructure and the efficiency of the country’s trade corridors are key to the success of Canadian firms in the global marketplace. The Government of Canada supports infrastructure projects that create quality middle-class jobs and boost economic growth. Today, the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business and Export Promotion, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Garneau, Minister of Transport, announced an investment of $3.3 million for a project that will help local businesses compete by strengthening the safety and…
Forbes names MGM Resorts one of America’s best employers for women
Press Release MGM Resorts International was ranked No. 199 on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Women 2018. Forbes, in partnership with the research firm Statista, compiled the annual list by independently surveying more than 40,000 employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people within the U.S. The sample included more than 25,000 women. The survey measured participants’ feelings about their employers in a variety of categories, including topics relevant for women. Women were asked to rate their…
Swoop releases domestic winter schedule
Press Release Today Swoop released its domestic winter schedule with flights available for booking from October 27, 2018 to April 27, 2019. Swoop also welcomed its third aircraft for the inaugural flight from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) to Edmonton International Airport (YEG), departing July 25, 2018 at 7:10 a.m. Service between Edmonton, Alberta and Abbotsford, B.C. will be offered three-times daily. The airline, which started operations on June 20, 2018 has been warmly received by Canadian travellers, with steady bookings and noticeably…
IHG celebrates milestone of 100 Holiday Inn Express hotels in Canada
Press Release IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces that it has crossed the milestone of 100 open Holiday Inn Express hotels in Canada, with the opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Trois-Rivières in Quebec. Located at 2000 rue des Grands-Marchés in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, the 111-room hotel is owned by Groupe Robin. On the heels of this 100th hotel milestone are three additional openings for the brand in Canada: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brantford, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kelowna –…
Star Alliance again voted Best Alliance at Skytrax World Airline Awards
Press Release Star Alliance has claimed the Best Airline Alliance title at the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the third year running, with the Alliance’s prestigious Los Angeles Lounge retaining the Best Airline Alliance Lounge Award for the fourth year in a row. “Receiving the Best Alliance accolade from Skytrax for a third consecutive time is a significant achievement. It recognizes our focus on improving the customer journey and providing a better digital alliance travel experience”, said Jeffrey Goh, CEO Star Alliance. “I…
Delta and WestJet to create new transborder joint venture
Press Release Delta Air Lines and WestJet have signed a definitive agreement to create a comprehensive transborder joint venture arrangement that will offer customers an extensive route network within the U.S. and Canada. “Delta’s future is global and together with WestJet, we can augment the two airlines’ capabilities and bring together our strengths in this important trans-border market,” said Ed Bastian, Delta’s CEO. “Combined, we will be able to offer more destinations to customers with an integrated network, superior airline…
