TD Syndicated Partner

Lufthansa: New A380 Superjumbo Flights to Boston and New York

Harry Johnson Mar 22, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Due to significant increase in demand for airline tickets and delayed delivery of aircraft, Lufthansa had decided to reactivate Airbus A380 Full article: Lufthansa: New…

TD Syndicated Partner

New London flights from LA, San Francisco, Washington, Boston

Harry Johnson Mar 1, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Norse Atlantic Airways launches four new routes from the US to London Gatwick, now offering a total of seven flight paths over the Atlantic Full article: New London…

Cruise

First ship to restart cruising from Boston, Crystal Symphony steers towards recovery

Megha Paul Aug 24, 2021

Crystal Cruises celebrates the return to service for luxury ocean ship Crystal Symphony as she departed today on the new Luxury Bermuda Escapes

Hospitality

Mandarin Oriental in Boston commences guestroom and event space renovation

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

Mandarin Oriental, Boston has commenced a four month USD 15 million-dollar renovation project of all guestrooms and event spaces designed to re-confirm the hotel’s position as the…

“Boston was an obvious choice” Sabre launches new innovation lab

Alastair Newport Aug 22, 2019

Texas-based travel tech firm Sabre Corporation  unveiled its new Boston Innovation Lab today, by commemorating the occasion with a a ribbon cutting ceremony, attended by VIPSs Boston…

Airlines and Aviation

Thomas Cook launches Manchester-Boston route

Gemma Greenwood Jun 1, 2016

Thomas Cook Airlines’ inaugural flight to Boston took off on Monday, marking its latest milestone as the biggest long haul carrier from Manchester.  At the inaugural flight celebrations,…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways celebrates Boston touchdown

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2016

Qatar Airways group chief executive HE Akbar Al Baker recently celebrated the service from Boston Logan International Airport to Doha. The airline is operating a non-stop daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways touches down in Boston

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2016

Qatar Airways has launched its first ever direct flights to Boston. The inaugural service touched down at the city's Logan International Airport on Wednesday, continuing the airline's…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates goes double daily to Boston

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2015

Emirates launched its second daily flight to Boston on 1 October 2015. The new outbound service, flight EK239, will now depart Dubai every day at 0320 and arrive at Boston's Logan…

United States

Cathay Pacific touches down in Boston

Mark Elliott May 5, 2015

Cathay Pacific has launched a new direct service from Hong Kong to Boston. The airline touched down at the US city's Logan International Airport for the first time on Monday, and will…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic’s Dreamliner heading to Boston

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2014

Virgin Atlantic has announced it will fly its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Heathrow to Boston. Flights onboard the new aircraft will start on 28 October and fly xix times a…

United States

Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Boston

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2014

Hainan Airlines launched a brand new route from Beijing to Boston, using its latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The new flights commenced on 20 June 2014 marking the first ever direct…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates’ boosts Boston capacity

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2014

Emirates will enhance services on the Boston route from 1 August. This will be achieved when the airline switches from a Boeing 777-200LR currently operating on the route to a Boeing…

United States

Emirates commences service to Boston

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2014

Emirates commenced its daily, non-stop service between Dubai and Boston. This is the airline’s eighth US destination and the 142nd on its global network. The inaugural flight EK237…

United States

WOW Air forced to cancel Boston route

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2014

WOW Air has been told it cannot launch flights to Boston after being denied the departure slots at Keflavik Airport. The airline said an “indefinite waiting period” to secure key…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates flies to Boston

Mark Elliott Feb 5, 2014

Emirates has announced that Boston will become its eighth destination in the US, when flights commence on 10 March 2014. The new service to Boston's Logan International Airport will…

United States

Hainan Air to fly Dreamliner to Boston

Mark Elliott Dec 4, 2013

Hainan airlines will launch flights to the US city of Boston next year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The Chinese airline will commence direct services between Beijing Capital…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to fly to Boston

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2013

Emirates will commence a new trans-Atlantic route next year, with the launch of flights to the US city of Boston. The Massachusetts city will become Dubai-based Emirates' eighth…

Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner returns to Boston

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2013

A Dreamliner operated by Japan Airlines was forced to return to Boston airport on Friday after a mechanical fault onboard.  The Boeing aircraft was en route to Tokyo when a mechanical…

United States

Hainan Airlines to fly Dreamliner to Boston

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2013

Hainan Airlines has announced plans to launch a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service to the US city of Boston. The new route, which has been approved by the Civil Aviation Administration…

Global

Advice issued to trade over Boston tourism

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2013 18

Travel agents have been asked to check with tour operators over the status of any holidays booked to Boston this weekend following two explosions at the city’s marathon yesterday (15…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL Dreamliner touches down in Boston

Apr 23, 2012 21

Japan Airlines (JAL) has launched the first ever direct flight from Asia to Boston’s Logan International Airport, using its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.   The new daily service from…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL to fly Dreamliner to Boston

Mark Elliott May 28, 2011

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will launch a brand new route between Tokyo's Narita International Airport and Boston's Logan International Airport from 22 April 2012. The…

Hotels

Fairmont expands in Boston

Sep 19, 2008

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced that it will manage the new Fairmont Battery Wharf located on Boston's vibrant waterfront, adjacent to the city's historic North End. Fairmont…

Global

Air valet in Boston

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2008

Business travellers and tourists who want to spend their last day in Boston without hauling their luggage around now have the services of an Air Valet. The Boston Globe said Penfield's,…

Hotels

W in Boston

Mar 19, 2008

Starwood's W Hotels brand is to open its first property in Boston, Massachusetts in the heart of the city's bustling theatre district in 2009. The W Boston will feature 235 rooms and 123…

Features

Top 30 safest cities for solo female travellers

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023

Travel metasearch website WayAway has produced a ranking of the top 30 safest cities for female solo travellers in order to empower women to travel alone with confidence.

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines celebrate first anniversary of franchise partnership

Kanchan Nath Mar 21, 2023

Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines today celebrate one year of their franchise partnership, having operated its inaugural international flight under the new Aer Lingus Regional franchise from…

TD Syndicated Partner

US Welcomed 5,015,338 International Visitors in December 2022

Harry Johnson Mar 14, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | In December 2022 international visitor arrivals to the United States increased +46.2% compared to December 2021 Full article: US Welcomed 5,015,338 International…

Airlines and Aviation

Stopover and rediscover Portugal with TAP

Kanchan Nath Mar 14, 2023

TAP Air Portugal has reintroduced its popular Stopover scheme to allow customers to rediscover Portugal.

Hospitality

Four Seasons welcomes 2023 with new leadership, brand extensions and strategic portfolio growth

Kristin Mariano Jan 26, 2023

Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons continues to expand its development pipeline, elevating its experiential offerings and accelerating bold new ventures that capitalise on…

Global

G Adventures forms new holding company GTC

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2023

G Adventures, is announcing the formation of a new holding company to bring its existing and new brand acquisitions under the same overarching parent brand, to be named G Travel Community…

Features

Hop into a bountiful New Year at the Orchard Hotel Singapore

Kristin Mariano Jan 9, 2023

Gong Xi Fa Cai!  Rejoice in the reunions and usher in the Lunar New Year with auspicious celebrations at Hua Ting Restaurant, The Orchard Cafe and Bar Intermezzo or takeaway gourmet goodies…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways announces new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 26 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways launches its biggest sale of the year

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2022

British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their biggest sale of the year, offering customers huge savings for bookings made before 31 January 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

TAP increases flight frequencies to key markets for summer 2023

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022

TAP Air Portugal (TAP) is to increase its routes to the Americas in the summer of 2023, offering a total of 17 additional flights during this peak period. 

Air

Airlines Are Betting On A Thriving Post-Pandemic Future

Joe Cusmano Dec 21, 2022

The airline industry has recovered from the pandemic and is experiencing a time of exceptional prosperity. Algorithms powered by artificial intelligence are sifting through mountains…

Special Reports

New York and Singapore take crown as the world’s most expensive cities

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2022

Data released today by EIU reveal the soaring cost of living in the world’s biggest cities as the war in Ukraine and continuing pandemic restrictions disrupt supply chains, particularly for…

Hospitality

US cities with the most romantic hotels

Kristin Mariano Nov 28, 2022

New research has revealed which US cities are home to the highest number of romantic hotels and therefore ideal for a couples vacation

TD Syndicated Partner

EL AL Black-Friday & Cyber-Monday sale for US to Israel flights

Harry Johnson Nov 26, 2022 0

EL AL Israel Airlines is in the holiday spirit with its first-ever Black Friday/Cyber Monday Fare Sale offering great roundtrip fares and a great reason for U.S. travelers to visit Israel…

Airlines and Aviation

Celebrate Thanksgiving onboard with Emirates

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

Emirates will be giving passengers a taste of home with special Thanksgiving menus across all classes, on flights from Dubai to USA, between the 24 and 26 of November.

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus states number of flights to the US has increased 236%

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2022

Aer Lingus the Irish carrier reveals their number of flights* to the United States has increased 236% since US borders reopened 12 months ago.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.

Visa updates

VFS Global opens a new India visa application centre in Central London

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022

VFS Global opened an India Visa Application Centre (IVAC) for the Indian High Commission in central London to help deal with the surge in demand for visa applications since the opening of…

Airlines and Aviation

JetBlue sees continued recovery

Kanchan Nath Oct 26, 2022

JetBlue has credited its Northeast Alliance partnership with American Airlines for the continued recovery of corporate revenue compared with 2019 levels. As informed by a news report in…

Airlines and Aviation

United Adds Summer Service To Three New Cities in 2023

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2022

United Airlines announced the launch of its 2023 summer schedule, which includes new service to three cities – Malaga, Spain; Stockholm, Sweden; and Dubai, UAE – as well as six…

Airports

London Gatwick announces 51 flights a week to USA

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022

The increased transatlantic schedule – as JetBlue adds a second daily flight to New York from 31 October – comes in time for the peak booking period ahead of the Thanksgiving and Christmas…

Thailand

Top golfers play at Liv Golf Bangkok

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2022

Mark Siegel CEO at Golfasian, enjoyed golf with Anirban Lahiri, Sadom Kaewkanjana and  Punjan Prama on the newest golf course in the world, all on the same day.

Global

A private premium experience in the sky with American Airlines

Kristin Mariano Oct 10, 2022

American Airlines is giving customers a suite new ride. With new deliveries of its Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 aircraft, beginning in 2024, the airline will unveil new Flagship Suite®…

Airlines and Aviation

Lot Polish Airlines signs agreement with JetBlue Airways

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2022

Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines has signed an interline agreement with US carrier JetBlue Airways.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates partners with United to expand connections

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2022

Emirates customers to connect on United to nearly 200 new cities in the Americas, through Chicago, San Francisco and Houston. United to launch new nonstop flights between New York/Newark and…

Air

Virgin Atlantic unveils second daily service on Delhi-London route

Megha Paul Jun 6, 2022

The additional daily connection from Delhi to London Heathrow offers more choice than ever, benefiting both business and leisure travellers

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines celebrates 40 years of service

Kristin Mariano May 23, 2022

On May 19, 1982, American Airlines flight 50 departed Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) for London's Gatwick Airport (LGW), marking the beginning of the airline’s operation in the U.K.’s capital.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Indians fifth largest international visitors to US

Megha Paul May 18, 2022

India emerged as the fifth largest supply nation for worldwide guests to the US in 2021 — up 5 spots from pre-pandemic 2019

Air

Is The COVID-19 Pandemic Over For The Airline Industry?

Joe Cusmano Mar 11, 2022

Has the COVID-19 pandemic ended? It’s as if Covid has vanished from the face of the earth due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

TD Syndicated Partner

Omicron May Not Be The Last Coronavirus Variant

Joe Cusmano Jan 27, 2022

As the pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the travel and airline industry worldwide and we are about to enter the third year of travel turmoil, the prospect of recovery is looking bleak.

Tourism

Former Head Of FDA In The U.S Says Omicron Might Fade In Weeks

Joe Cusmano Jan 18, 2022

Last Thursday, one of the country’s most well-known health experts had some excellent news for travellers and the travel industry in the United States.

Emirates Reopens 20 More Airport Lounges

Joe Cusmano Jan 5, 2022

Experience a truly relaxing time before your flight at one of Emirates’ lounges, with more scheduled to reopen soon.

Emirates reopens over 20 dedicated airport lounges

Megha Paul Dec 22, 2021

Emirates, which has resumed operations to over 90 percent of its pre-pandemic network, currently flies to more than 120 destinations worldwide via its hub in Dubai

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific becomes a founding member of the Aviation Climate Taskforce

Kristin Mariano Nov 3, 2021

Cathay Pacific together with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and other airline leaders announced today the formation of the Aviation Climate Taskforce (ACT), a new non-profit organisation…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas plans to commence ‘Project Sunrise’ flights by 2024

Joe Cusmano Oct 21, 2021

If all goes according to plan, Qantas will fly non-stop from Sydney to London, Paris, and New York City in just over 18 hours as early as 2024 as reported by Executive Traveller.

Qantas to order more than 100 new jets to replace domestic fleet

Joe Cusmano Oct 14, 2021

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce announced a multi-billion-dollar order for over 100 new aircraft to replace its ageing domestic fleet and new long-haul aircraft to fly nonstop to London and New York.

Air

Volatile international COVID-19 rules may delay recovery

Joe Cusmano Oct 11, 2021

Global airlines concluded their first meeting since COVID-19 brought their business to its knees on Tuesday, expressing confidence about pent-up demand but pleading with governments to…

Airlines lose nearly $200bn between 2020-22, according to IATA

Joe Cusmano Oct 8, 2021

According to IATA's most recent economic prediction, airlines are expected to lose $51.8 billion this year, continue in the red as an industry next year, and incur collective losses of more…

Cruise

Crystal Cruises restarts cruising from New York as first cruise line to set sail since pandemic

Kristin Mariano Sep 27, 2021

Crystal Cruises celebrated its return to cruising from New York City as Crystal Symphony sets sail this evening on her Luxury Bermuda Escapes.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates increases services across Europe

Joe Cusmano Aug 30, 2021

As demand grows, Emirates has announced the resumption of routes across its European network.

Airlines and Aviation

Successor to bankrupt Alitalia under attack by low-cost airlines

Joe Cusmano Jul 22, 2021

The successor to bankrupt Italian flag-carrier Alitalia faces an uphill battle to establish itself after low-cost rivals took advantage of the pandemic and a long restructuring process to…

Airlines and Aviation

Farewell Alitalia: ITA cleared for take-off

Joe Cusmano Jul 21, 2021

The new airline being created to replace the long financially ailing Alitalia will take off on Oct. 15 with its first flights, the Italian Economy Ministry announced Thursday.

Air

Emirates reopens dedicated First Class Lounge in Dubai Airport to serve increased premium demand

Megha Paul Jul 6, 2021

Emirates has re-opened its dedicated First Class Lounge at Dubai International (DXB) Concourse B to serve the growing volume of premium customers travelling from and through Emirates' hub

Mobile & Social

10 of South Australia’s most Instaworthy locations

Angela Symons Jun 30, 2021

South Australia: Where the water is pink, gardens bloom below the Earth’s surface and kangaroos hop among the vineyards. Sound paradisaical? That’s because it is! To prove it, we’ve rounded…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air wins Air Transport World Airline of the Year Award

Joe Cusmano Jun 30, 2021

Korean Air has been announced the winner of one of the most prestigious honours in the aviation industry: Air Transport World’s (ATW) 2021 Airline of the Year.

Air

Why so many people are fighting on airplanes

Joe Cusmano Jun 29, 2021

The number of people fighting in aircraft – attacking each other, abusing crew members orally and physically, and generally causing a scene – is higher than ever.

Food & Drink

8 incredible wine experiences in South Australia

Angela Symons Jun 22, 2021

Let’s raise a glass to 2021: the Year of South Australian Wine. There are a dizzying 700 wineries in South Australia spread across 18 distinct wine regions, including world-renowned Barossa,…

Air

Airlines will be forced to aim at long and thin routes

Joe Cusmano Jun 7, 2021

A trend among airlines of phasing out four-engine widebody aircraft in favour of smaller, more fuel-efficient two-engine aircraft, including even narrow bodies, has accelerated.

Tourism

Travel numbers rise in the US as Americans go on holiday

Joe Cusmano May 31, 2021

Americans going on holidays in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, as their eagerness to break free from coronavirus confinement overcame higher prices for flights,…

Qatar Airways to launch Seattle flights in March

Harry S. Johnson Dec 9, 2020

Qatar Airways has announced the launch of four weekly flights to Seattle from 15 March 2021

TD Syndicated Partner

Cathay Pacific Airways launches cargo service to Pittsburgh, PA

Harry S. Johnson Sep 22, 2020

Cathay Pacific Airways today launched a temporary expansion of its operations in the Americas, with a 12-week cargo service linking Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) with Southeast…

Alitalia abandons all flights from and to Milan

Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy Sep 14, 2020

Alitalia discontinued all flights from Malpensa, the international airport in Milan. Alitalia will no longer fly from Milan due to the collapse in demand linked to the global COVID-19 health…

Delta Air Lines brings back more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights

Harry S. Johnson Aug 29, 2020

While the airline expects pre-COVID-19 level recovery for international flying to continue to lag U.S. domestic, Delta plans to add over 50 transoceanic flights next summer, compared to the…

Qatar Airways to fly over 65 destinations by mid-July

Kristin Mariano Jul 6, 2020

Qatar Airways welcomed the month of July by relaunching flights to 11 destinations. The airline will resume services to over 65 destinations by mid-July.

Virgin Australia 2.0 takes off! Bain makes a brave bet on the struggling airline industry

Megha Paul Jun 26, 2020

In one of the biggest single bets on the airline industry since it was completely devastated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Bain Capital has agreed to buy collapsed Virgin…

Alitalia offerings: Over 1,000 weekly flights to 37 destinations in July

Megha Paul Jun 15, 2020

Alitalia to operate over 1,000 weekly flights to 37 destinations in July

Ready to take-off! Air Canada to operate flights to 97 destinations this summer

Megha Paul May 26, 2020

Air Canada is offering customers a choice of 97 destinations in Canada, the US and around the world with an abridged schedule this summer. Within Canada, the schedule will increase from…

YOTEL begins multi-million dollar transition of Liaison Washington Capitol Hill ahead of hotel’s debut this fall

Megha Paul Mar 19, 2020

Following the success of YOTEL in cities including New York, Boston and San Francisco, the disruptive hospitality brand will bring its smart design and technology to the nation’s capital…

London’s Hamilton Hotel Partners and US hotel manager Pyramid merge to create USD 6.9 billion group

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

The Boards of Hamilton Hotel Partners, an independent London-based hotel management and investment firm, and Pyramid Hotel Group, a privately-owned full-service hotel and resort company…

Post Brexit: Doom and gloom or will “business will find a way”?

Alastair Newport Jan 31, 2020

Hospitality trade association The HBAA, has gathered opinions from a cross-section of agency and venue members on how Brexit is impacting the events and hospitality industry. Brexit’s…

Delta unveils innovative solution for pet travel

Megha Paul Jan 24, 2020

Delta is ushering in a new best-in-class travel experience for pets and their owners with the exclusive launch of CarePod. The introduction of this state-of-the-art pet travel carrier,…

Family & Group Travel

Spanish long haul figures “sluggish” compared to global growth

Alastair Newport Jan 22, 2020

New data from ForwardKeys reveals that long-haul outbound travel from Spain, by independent travellers and small groups of up to five people, grew by just 1.3% in 2019 and forward bookings…

US hospitality: “Revenue growth is not keeping up with rising costs”

Alastair Newport Jan 22, 2020

The US hotel industry registered record-breaking performance levels during 2019 but its lowest growth rate in revenue per available room (RevPAR) since the current cycle began in 2010,…

TAP Air outlines steps to zero-carbon future

Megha Paul Jan 10, 2020

The national carrier of Portugal, TAP Air Portugal, recently celebrated a milestone in the renovation of its fleet by receiving its 30th new aircraft also ending the commercial operation…

Woodlands Event Centre goes cashless

Megha Paul Jan 8, 2020

The Woodlands Event Centre, the premier conference and event facility at Wyboston Lakes Resort in the UK will not take cash for payments at all from January onwards. Simon McMahon,…

Aer Lingus welcomes record-breaking 2.5 million North Atlantic travellers for 2019

Megha Paul Dec 24, 2019

Aer Lingus is celebrating carrying a record 2.5 million guests during 2019 between Ireland and North America. The new high was notched up by the Irish flag carrier operating its…

Air Canada heads to the home of country music

Alastair Newport Dec 11, 2019

Air Canada has announced the launch of two new seasonal summer routes today -- as well as the introduction of a new additional service, to major US destinations, from Montreal, Calgary and…

Delta’s new Terminal C opening at NY LaGuardia Airport

Megha Paul Oct 30, 2019

Delta will open the first seven gates of New York LaGuardia’s Terminal C on 4 November. The gates will open as part of a 105,000-square-foot concourse. The planned opening, announced…

Norwegian to launch JetBlue partnership next summer

Megha Paul Oct 22, 2019

Norwegian and JetBlue have signed a letter of intent for an interline agreement. The partnership will allow customers to combine low fares in a convenient single booking for connecting…

Cruise news: First floating cabanas in the Bahamas and more

Christian Tolentino Oct 9, 2019

This week in the cruise industry, Royal Caribbean introduces the first floating cabanas in the Bahamas, Windstar announces its 2021 Alaska season and more.

Enter the bizarre world of Lambana where Filipino folklore is front and centre

Kristin Mariano Sep 30, 2019

There’s a new attraction in Manila. Think of horror house, escape room, and stage play combined. If you love “Choose Your Own Adventure” books or Dungeons and Dragons as a kid, you will flip…

Kathmandu Marriott GM: “We truly believe and respect the tradition of a country”

Christian Tolentino Sep 12, 2019

In this exclusive interview, we speak with GM Jean-Louis Ripoche about the hotel's design inspiration, the MICE market in the mystical country and more. 

Hotel or Airbnb? 10 cities where it’s actually cheaper to book a hotel

Christian Tolentino Aug 13, 2019

Analysis from comparethemarket.com has revealed the average cost of a hotel compared to an Airbnb in 52 major cities around the world.

Air

Alitalia back to Milan Bergamo after eight-year hiatus

Megha Paul Jul 31, 2019

Milan Bergamo Airport (SACBO) marked the celebration of the return of Italian flag carrier Alitalia to its carrier roll call, as well as the addition of Rome Fiumicino to the airport’s…

Hospitality

YOTEL checks into Edinburgh with first city centre hotel in Europe

Megha Paul Jul 31, 2019

Global hospitality brand YOTEL opened its doors in Edinburgh this week, marking the brand’s first city centre opening in Europe and the first of five YOTEL’s slated to open in the next…

Cruise

Princess Cruises reveals 2021 will be a record breaking season

Alastair Newport Jul 24, 2019

Princess Cruises has revealed that 2021 will be its longest UK and Europe season ever. The season will include a total of nearly 500 days cruising from the UK in Southampton across three…

Mobile & Social

Travelling with data: Expert analysis on ‘mobile hotspots’ in the US

Christian Tolentino Jul 4, 2019

To understand the mobile connectivity experience travellers can expect Opensignal has released new analysis on 30 of the most popular US summer travel destinations.

Air

Hainan Airlines to fly Chengdu–Chicago from September

Megha Paul Jul 4, 2019

As the Hainan-based carrier looks at increasing flights between China and the US, Hainan Airlines will launch a twice-weekly non-stop service between Chengdu and Chicago beginning on 16…

Air

American Airlines announces new Jamaica service

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2019

American Airlines continues to strengthen its presence in Jamaica with the launch of new service between Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay (MBJ) and John F. Kennedy…

Hospitality

Luxury hotspot: Accor to grow the Raffles brand in Asia, adds Bali and Sentosa in portfolio

Megha Paul Jun 26, 2019

Since acquiring the legendary Raffles brand in 2016, the French hospitality group Accor has announced plans to almost double the iconic collection, with recent openings including Raffles…

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: “Guitar pick” buildings, new wonders and more

Christian Tolentino May 31, 2019

On this week’s hotel roundup, the biggest brands go mano y mano with full-scale transformations, new villas, a building shaped like a guitar pick and more.

Air

Flight Centre revamps Student Flights to attract 21st century students, backpackers and FITS

Alastair Newport May 28, 2019

Flight Centre has announced today that it will be pushing the growth of a major part of its business by overhauling and updating its Student Flight product in Australia. The new brand,…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air’s USD 100m collaboration with Delta

Alastair Newport Apr 9, 2019

Korean Air has announced a brand new connection to the United States, a development the carrier believes is going to generate up to USD100 million.

Air

Aviation round up: Iron chef’s, Vegas and Cathay snaps up HK Express

Alastair Newport Mar 27, 2019

This week’s collection of stories descending from on high features a headline grabbing purchase, an Iron Chef and, of course, new routes.

Hotels

Four Seasons marks 2019 with nine global openings

Christian Tolentino Feb 13, 2019

2019 becomes a significant year for Four Seasons as it holds several new openings, including the debut of its first standalone private residences in London.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Turning guests into storytellers with Ritz-Carlton Phulay Bay

Alastair Newport Feb 12, 2019

With over 16 years of luxury hospitality experience, Ruby Garcia is a driven leader who has cut her management teeth on roles across Manila, Maldives, Bermuda, Boston and Turks & Caicos,…

Hotels

Luxury for less: The cost of five-star hotel rooms around the world

Christian Tolentino Jan 8, 2019

To stay at a 5-star hotel is a luxury for many of us. However, there are places around the world where you can bag a high-end room at bargain rate.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Hit the Slopes: Klook reveals top five ski destinations

Kristin Mariano Jan 4, 2019

According to Klook’s internal data, ski-related bookings surged 341% year-over-year when comparing November to December 2017 with the same period in 2018.

Cruise

Cruise news: New launches, The London Cruise Show and more

Mili Dec 27, 2018

We have our eyes not just on the road. But also the air and the sea. The newly launched cruise news round up is your weekly guide to the must-know in the cruise industry.

HR & Careers

Here’s why the younger generation want to work in travel and why you should hire them

Kristin Mariano Dec 12, 2018

70% of the respondents opined they have a strong desire to travel and is a major reason why they work.

Tourism

10 travel trends we may see in the US in 2019

Kristin Mariano Dec 11, 2018

The top travel trends that we will most likely see in 2019, according to Visit The USA.

Hotels

Travelodge celebrates 30 years in Lincolnshire with hat trick of investments

Christian Tolentino Dec 11, 2018

Budget hotel brand Travelodge has celebrated 30 years of trading in the county with new openings and further investments.

Hotels

Preferred Hotels unveils 23 worldwide hotels for 2019

Alastair Newport Dec 3, 2018

Preferred Hotels unveil the latest properties to be added throughout next year.

Airlines and Aviation

United doubles down on Singapore-San Francisco by doubling up daily offering

Alastair Newport Nov 2, 2018

United’s second SG-SFO connection gives “passengers what the asked for: better sleep in the sky,” says country manager Laurence Chin.

Airlines and Aviation

Ireland’s Cork Airport confirms new routes after successful weeks

Christian Tolentino Oct 29, 2018

Cork Airport has confirmed that long-standing airline partner Aer Lingus will introduce flights to Dubrovnik and Nice from Summer 2019.

Airlines and Aviation

Primera Air bankruptcy: 5 truths why this Danish airline folded its wings

Kristin Mariano Oct 9, 2018

Primera Air shocked everyone last week when it halted all operations following its filing for bankruptcy, leaving thousands of angry passengers and crew stranded throughout North America,…

Hospitality

Soirees, Sojourns & Stories: Raffles’ new book details 130-year journey

Christian Tolentino Sep 19, 2018

Raffles has unveiled a storybook in partnership with Rizzoli New York, to uncover the glamour, romance and history behind the brand.

Hospitality

Business travellers turn to shared accommodation with ‘Airbnb for Work’

Kristin Mariano Aug 16, 2018

Airbnb has reported a sizable increase in bookings via its corporate travel platform proving that companies are turning to shared homes for their accommodations.

Airlines and Aviation

Gatwick Airport announces Shanghai route with surging long-haul growth

Christian Tolentino Aug 9, 2018

Gatwick Airport has announced a new long-haul connection from London Gatwick to Shanghai, providing additional cargo capacity and more than 70,000 new seats per year.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to launch direct link between Seattle and Hong Kong

Christian Tolentino Jul 24, 2018

Cathay Pacific has announced its new non-stop services, its eighth direct link to the US beginning on 31 March 2019.

Airlines and Aviation

Primera Air includes new US flights from London Stansted for winter 2018

Alastair Newport Jul 18, 2018

Primera Air launch winter schedule for 2018/19.

Hospitality

Preferred Hotels VP shares his top picks from the Pride collection

Christian Tolentino Jul 16, 2018

In support of the LGBT community, Preferred Hotels & Resorts has shared its Top Preferred Pride Picks for the summer.

Travel Agents

Trafalgar launches three USA and Canada trips for 2019

Christian Tolentino Jul 10, 2018

Guided tour operator, Trafalgar, has launched its 2019 USA and Canada programme with three new choices that offer trips to national parks, coastal areas, old towns, and metropolitan cities.

Hospitality

DoubleTree by Hilton welcomes the summer with six new US hotels

Christian Tolentino Jul 5, 2018

With the summer season well underway, DoubleTree by Hilton has refreshed its portfolio with six new properties spanning from California to Maryland.

Airlines and Aviation

Is now the right time for SIA’s relaunch of the world’s longest flight?

Alastair Newport Jun 5, 2018

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the return of its non-stop intercontinental service between Singapore and New York using its new ultra-long range plane, the Airbus A350-900ULR from 11…

Transport

8 minimalist maps for the most epic U.S. road trips

Christian Tolentino May 25, 2018

Road trips are part of the American pop culture, inspiring countless movies and songs. If you’re planning to go on a drive, or just plain curious - here are eight minimalist maps to guide…

Air

American Airlines puts faith in Barbados’s continued popularity with new connection

Alastair Newport May 15, 2018

The United States biggest carrier American Airlines revealed it will be taking advantage of a year unsurpassed growth to Barbados by announcing a new, third daily flight from Miami…

Air

Primera Air kicks off new routes with ‘West-Side Story’ Broadway production

Christian Tolentino May 11, 2018

Primera Air marked the official launch of its aircraft routes from London Stansted to New York with a production of ‘America’ from West-Side Story.

Airlines and Aviation

Delta brings its A game in luxury flying and reaps the rewards

Kristin Mariano May 8, 2018

As flying gets cheaper in the recent years, Delta is beating other U.S. airlines by coming after business travellers who are not shy to spend more for quality and comfortability.

Hospitality

Sunway targets expansion and performance with new hospitality CEO

Simon Willmore Apr 17, 2018

Sunway Hotels & Resorts today announced the appointment of André Scholl as chief executive officer to lead the companies hotel group.

Travel Agents

Travel partners defiant as Hilton follows Marriott in reducing group booking commissions

Kristin Mariano Mar 31, 2018

Agents’ worst fears are being realised. Another hotel chain giant, Hilton Worldwide, has followed Marriott International's lead and slashed standard hotel group booking commissions from…

Air

This Nordic LCC will take you between North America and the UK for £99

Simon Willmore Mar 13, 2018

Primera Air launches £99 Fare Sale Between USA/Canada and UK

Global

International Women’s Day special: Stay safe business and leisure trips with these tips

Simon Willmore Mar 2, 2018

We are glad to report in time for Women's Day that, whether for business or for leisure, more women are moving around the world than ever before. Unfortunately, travel, road and health…

Airlines and Aviation

SITA scoops prestigious award for groundbreaking biometric tech

Alastair Newport Feb 13, 2018

SITA has won the respected Aviation Technology Achievement at Air Transport World’s 2018 Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards. The award was given for SITA’s work with JetBlue and the…

Airlines and Aviation

Primera Air to fly direct from London to Washington this summer

Jill Sayles Feb 2, 2018

Primera Air will begin direct flights five times a week from London Stansted to Washington Dulles airport, with flights commencing August 22. The airline will also increase flight…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic unveils latest fleet additions

Jill Sayles Feb 1, 2018

Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the first of four new Airbus A330-200 to join its fleet. 'Daydream Believer' arrived into Gatwick for finishing touches before it enters into service in March…

Airlines and Aviation

EL AL introduces new pricing model and new flight

Jill Sayles Jan 5, 2018 7

EL AL Israel Airlines will launch a San Francisco flight and introduces a new pricing model for Economy Class tickets to all European destinations. New Non-Stop Flight The company has…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin launches direct flight between Heathrow and Barbados

Jill Sayles Dec 11, 2017 19

Virgin Atlantic has launched the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The twice weekly service operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays as part of the winter 2017 schedule…

Cruise

Princess Cruises announces longest ex-UK sailing

Jill Sayles Nov 30, 2017 7

Princess Cruises has announced that 2019 will see its longest ever season sailing from the UK. More than one million cruise nights will be available on voyages from Southampton and Dover.…

Tourism

VisitBritain promotes regional England’s Heartland

Jill Sayles Nov 9, 2017 9

VisitBritain has announced a partnership with Birmingham and the surrounding areas to promote more of England’s regions to overseas visitors.  The three-year partnership is a joint…

United States

Funway releases brochure with Nevada focus

Jill Sayles Oct 18, 2017 21

Funway Holidays is set to release its 2018 USA brochure with a focus on Nevada for the more adventurous traveller.  The Nevada Road Trip, a fly-drive holiday from Salt Lake City to…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Premier and Insight Vacations promote US escorted journeys

Jill Sayles Oct 17, 2017 20

Premier Holidays has teamed up with Insight Vacations for a new campaign promoting premium escorted journeys in America.  As part of the campaign, agents can book two special offers:…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand boosts Houston services

Alastair Newport Oct 12, 2017 5

Air New Zealand will fly daily to Houston for most of next winter as demand for travel between New Zealand and Texas continues to soar.

Tourism

Mayflower 400 hosts tour operators at UKinbound

Jill Sayles Sep 28, 2017 18

The national Mayflower 400 partnership recently hosted 14 tour operators from the UK on a familiarisation visit to Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire for the UKinbound’s ‘Discover Mayflower…

United States

Map A Fall Foliage Tour This Autumn Season

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2017 0

From September Through November Marriott International Hotels Celebrate the Changing of the Leaves Across North America It’s time to unpack the scarves, opt for pumpkin-flavored…

Face‑to‑Face

Q&A with Justin Banon, director, Priority Pass

Jill Sayles Sep 1, 2017

What are the membership benefits with Priority Pass?  When we launched in 1992, we were the first company in the world to offer airport lounge access to travellers, regardless of the…

Hotels

Asia’s first Yotel opens for bookings

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

Yotel will soon launch its first ever property in Asia and guests are now able to make bookings at the new Yotel Singapore for stays from 1 November 2017. The cabin-style hotel will be…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa to fly A350 to Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2017

Lufthansa will deploy its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, on the direct route from Munich to Hong Kong next month. The German national carrier will take delivery of its fourth and fifth…

Face‑to‑Face

Data Reveals Top Eclipse Boom Towns

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2017 0

Rare Solar Occurrence Throws Spotlight on Five Off-the-Beaten-Path DestinationsBOSTON, Aug. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer's main event is cosmic and that's no exaggeration! On Aug. 21,…

Tourism

Far East cities are best bargains for a long haul break

Jill Sayles Aug 7, 2017

A trio of Far Eastern cities have been named best value for a long haul city break in a new barometer of costs for British holidaymakers in 10 cities with flight times of six or more hours…

United States

Road Scholar’s Popular #ageadventurously Social Media Movement Encourages Baby Boomers to Think Beyond Facebook

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2017 5

BOSTON, J -- Road Scholar, the not-for-profit leader in educational travel for adults, recently launched #ageadventurously, a campaign designed to celebrate growing older. Beginning in July,…

Serviced Apartments

Ascott expands in US with another major acquisition

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2017

Ascott, the serviced apartment giant operated by Singapore-based CapitaLand, has confirmed its second major acquisition in the space of a month. The company has agreed to purchase an…

United States

GBTA Honors Outstanding Members

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2017 0

GBTA Honors Dave Hilfman with Prestigious ICON AwardBOSTON (July 20, 2017) - The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry, awarded three…

United States

Strength in Global Economy Means Higher Travel Pricing in 2018

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2017 0

Air, Hotel and Ground Transportation All See Upticks on Back of Rising Inflation, Higher Oil Prices and Emerging Markets BOSTON 18 July 2017: According to the 2018 Global Travel Forecast, …

United States

Business Travel Responsible for $547 Billion in U.S. GDP in 2016, Creates Over 7.4 Million Jobs

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2017 0

U.S. Business Travel Spending Reached $424 Billion in 2016Boston, MA (July 17, 2017) – A new report issued today at GBTA Convention 2017 by the GBTA Foundation, the education and research…

United States

A Tiny Partnership Kicks Off this Summer’s Tiny House Tour

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2017 0

Thousand Trails unveiled Petite Retreats and their two newest Tiny Houses in an assortment of unique vacation rental accommodations during the New York International Auto Show last month.…

United States

Feature – Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017 0

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is the world’s premier business travel and meetings organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. area with operations on six continents.…

United States

Christmas In July? Cheapflights.com Rolls Out Savvy Shoppers’ Guide To When To Snag Holiday Flight Deals

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017 11

BOSTON, July 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If booking winter holiday travel isn't on your summer to-do list, perhaps it should be. That's because we are entering the sweet spot for finding the…

United States

Weekend Getaway: Experiencing B Historic Savannah

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2017 0

Now that summer is in full swing, it is time to start planning your fall weekend getaway. If you’re looking towards October, Savannah is one of our favorite destinations. Georgia’s oldest…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trafalgar adds Cuba to USA & Canada 2018 brochure

Jill Sayles Jun 29, 2017

Trafalgar is adding six new itineraries and offering holidays to Cuba for the first time in its USA & Canada 2018 programme.  It features 43 itineraries throughout North America.…

United States

Ways to Experience the Solar Eclipse in Greenville, SC

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2017 0

This summer, a once-in-a-lifetime total eclipse will be visible on August 21 at 2:30pm in Greenville, SC. Greenville is one of a handful of cities in the "Path of Totality" - set to…

United States

2017’s Best and Worst Places to Celebrate the 4th of July – WalletHub Reports

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2017 0

Fireworks and freedom: That’s what America does on the Fourth of July to celebrate the nation’s birthday, which was established with the pen strokes of 56 founding fathers on the Declaration…

Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels in China, Japan, Australia and the US

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2017

Shenzhen Marriott Hotel Golden Bay Location: Located on the beachfront at Golden Bay, east of downtown Shenzhen Grade: Upper-upscale Keys: 317 Facilities: Four restaurants, lounge,…

Cruise

Holland America Line offers Cuba cruises this year

Jill Sayles Jun 20, 2017

Holland America Line has announced it will be sailing to Cuba on selected cruises this year.  The first cruise to sail to Cuba will depart Fort Lauderdale on 22 December 2017 and is a…

United States

The Jamaican Experience

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2017 0

When booking a cruise itinerary to the Caribbean you'll usually be given options to follow itineraries through the South, East or West Caribbean. But what's the difference? And what islands…

United States

Q&A With Gabe Saglie of Travelzoo: Microadventure Travel

Simon Willmore May 27, 2017 0

Travelzoo’s Senior Editor Gabe Saglie is a leading expert on travel deals, tips and trends.  He has appeared on dozens of highly-rated networks, including NBC, CNN and Fox News, as well as…

United States

Dominican Republic Announced as Top Caribbean Destination for Delta Vacations

Simon Willmore May 27, 2017 0

Delta Vacations, one of the biggest tour operators for United States and Canada, announced that 2016 was the best year on record for traffic to Punta Cana, with preliminary 2017 numbers…

United States

HotelPlanner & Meetings.com Reveal List of Best U.S. Sales Managers for Group Travel

Simon Willmore May 27, 2017 0

HotelPlanner and Meetings.com, the leading online providers of group bookings for hotels and meeting space, just announced the top 100 group sales managers in the U.S., recognizing those who…

Train

Expedia on track with SilverRail deal

Mark Elliott May 15, 2017

Expedia has expanded its presence in the rail sector with the acquisition of SilverRail, the online rail booking platform. While the exact terms of the agreement were not revealed, it…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada expands APAC links from Vancouver

Mark Elliott May 4, 2017

Air Canada has continued to expand its trans-Pacific connections from Vancouver, with the launch of a new route to Asia Pacific. The airline has already announced plans to launch new…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates reduces US flights

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2017

Emirates has confirmed that it will cut some flights to the US next month, in the wake of reduced demand caused by stricter entry rules and security measures introduced by the Trump…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet boosts US-India links with Virgin Atlantic

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2017

A new agreement will come into force this week that will enhance connectivity between India and the US. On Wednesday 19 April 2017, Jet Airways will start partnering with UK-based…

United States

Hard To Leave Halifax: Top Reasons To Visit (Twice)

Simon Willmore Apr 9, 2017 0

A visit to Halifax, Nova Scotia comes with an instant thought: why didn’t I book my trip for longer? With so much to see, it’s a city to keep on your travel list and start planning a second…

Airlines and Aviation

BA reveals major investment programme

Gemma Greenwood Apr 7, 2017

British Airways has launched its investment plans for customers, focusing on excellence in the premium cabins and more choice and quality for passengers. The investments include £400m in…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa second Indian A350 touches down

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2017

Lufthansa's third Airbus A350 aircraft - and the second to be deployed to India - has been delivered to the airline. The new long-haul jet touched down at Munich Airport recently, and…

United States

AllTheRooms.com Vacation Rental Index Ranks Top Travel Destinations for Global ‘Sharing Economy’

Simon Willmore Mar 31, 2017 0

Paris Maintains Top Slot Globally, New York Continues to Gain Despite New Law Banning Short-Term RentalsParis remains the world’s leading vacation rental market, according to…

United States

F&B pros forecast Hottest Dining Trends For 2017

Simon Willmore Mar 16, 2017 0

Pork belly and kale, move over for micro-desserts, cooking on wood, and an emphasis on plants and sustainability. As the new year approaches, we’ve asked some of our favorite chefs (and one…

Cruise

Windstar takes Manhattan

Simon Willmore Mar 16, 2017

Windstar Cruises will be sailing into (and out of) Manhattan on its first-ever itineraries in New England and Canada beginning summer/fall 2018. Windstar’s 212-guest all-suite yacht Star…

United States

A Year in Review: Hilton Highlights in 2016

Simon Willmore Mar 15, 2017 0

 2016 was an extraordinarily impactful year for Hilton (NYSE: HLT), which achieved record pipeline and net unit growth, accomplished its most successful brand launch with Tru by Hilton and…

Hotels

The latest appointments from AccorHotels, Six Senses and more

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2017

GILLIAN MILLAR has been appointed as AccorHotels' new senior vice president for New Zealand, Fiji & French Polynesia. Ms Millar rejoined AccorHotels in 2012 following its merger with…

UK

Manchester Airport hits 26m passenger milestone

Aaron Greenwood Mar 14, 2017

Manchester Airport is continuing to break its own passenger records after more than 26 million passengers passed through the airport over the last 12 months.   After 35 months of…

Airlines and Aviation

Top European destinations more expensive for cash-strapped Brits

Aaron Greenwood Mar 10, 2017

Due in part to sterling falling to a six-year low against most major currencies, new data from Hotels.com shows that UK travellers paid more for their hotel rooms overseas in 90% of…

Tourism

Gothernburg named the world’s ‘most sociable city’

Gemma Greenwood Feb 23, 2017

Gothenburg in Sweden is the most sociable city in the world – according to a major new study into global sociability from global hostel booking site Hostelworld. The study, the first ever…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic launches ‘Oscars season’

Gemma Greenwood Feb 23, 2017

Customers travelling with Virgin Atlantic this spring will be able to catch up on all the major Hollywood blockbusters, as the airline hosts a special ‘Oscars’ season of movies on board.…

Airlines and Aviation

Manchester Airport calls for Northern transport plan

Aaron Greenwood Feb 21, 2017

"The time is now" for Government to truly throw its weight behind the Northern Powerhouse vision. That was the message delivered by Manchester Airport chief executive Ken O'Toole, as…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic to launch first direct Heathrow-Barbados flight

Gemma Greenwood Feb 21, 2017

Virgin Atlantic has today announced plans to launch the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The new, twice weekly service will launch on 12 December. Flights will be on sale…

United States

Q&A with Travel Experts: Hottest Travel Destinations in 2017

Simon Willmore Feb 14, 2017 0

The travel industry is rapidly changing and so are travelers needs and wants. With off-the-beaten paths and experimental travel on the rise, the top travel destinations are also changing in…

United States

UK visa application centre opens in Houston

Gemma Greenwood Feb 8, 2017

A Premium Application Centre offering personalised services for UK visa applicants, enabling them to submit UK visa applications at short notice, has been opened by the UK Home Office’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa reveals new A350-900

Aaron Greenwood Feb 3, 2017

Lufthansa’s new A350-900 has been presented to the public in Munich with a spectacular light show and an official unveiling ceremony in the Lufthansa Technik Hangar. A media show with…

Airlines and Aviation

Manchester Airport launches US destination campaign

Gemma Greenwood Jan 23, 2017

Manchester Airport has launched its first multi-channel, multi-audience marketing campaign to showcase the breadth of destinations it offers to the USA.  The #USADirect campaign will…

Hotels

Marriott to build new HQ and hotel

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2017

Marriott International has unveiled plans to develop its new corporate headquarters and a hotel project in the US state of Maryland. The US$600 million development in downtown…

United States

Cruising the Caribbean: South, East, West? What’s Best?

Simon Willmore Jan 21, 2017 0

When booking a cruise itinerary to the Caribbean you'll usually be given options to follow itineraries through the South, East or West Caribbean. But what's the difference? And what islands…

UK

Research reveals Airbnb’s rising influence on hospitality trends

Aaron Greenwood Jan 20, 2017

An unprecedented independent analysis by STR has revealed the rising influence of Airbnb on the hospitality sector.  Among its key findings are that Airbnb occupancy was the highest…

Hotels

Airbnb still struggles to compete with hotels

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017

Occupancy at Airbnb properties follows the same trends as the hotel sector, with cities that experience high demand for hotel rooms also seeing high levels of Airbnb use. But overall,…

United States

Road Scholar Selects Travel Studio Software to Expand Its Educational Travel Business

Simon Willmore Jan 17, 2017 0

The US-based educational travel organization, Road Scholar, has partnered with UK technology specialist Open Destinations to launch a new tech strategy, known as Travel Studio, which has…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to fly to Vegas four times weekly

Gemma Greenwood Jan 12, 2017

Qatar Airways has revealed plans to operate non-stop services to Las Vegas four times weekly from 8 January 2018. The new route will be the airline’s 11th to the United States,…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin and Flybe codeshare deal good news for Scotland

Aaron Greenwood Jan 12, 2017

Scottish travellers can now book flights to international destinations including Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, and Dubai – thanks to closer cooperation between Virgin Atlantic and Europe’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines inaugurates flights to Havana and Caracas

Gemma Greenwood Dec 29, 2016

Turkish Airlines has inaugurated its flights to Havana and Caracas, its 16th and 17th destinations in the Americas. They join existing services to Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Bogota, Panama,…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa takes delivery of new Indian jet

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2016

Lufthansa's first new Airbus A350 aircraft landed at Munich Airport on Wednesday, ahead of its entry into service on the Munich-Delhi route. The airline has ordered a total of 25 A350s,…

Airlines and Aviation

TAP to launch six new routes in Summer 2017

Aaron Greenwood Dec 19, 2016

TAP Portugal will fly to six new destinations in summer 2017.  As of June and July 2017, TAP will fly via its hub in Lisbon to Canada (Toronto), Hungary (Budapest) and Romania…

Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line announces 2018 and 2019 deployment

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2016

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its summer 2018 and autumn/winter 2018/19 itineraries, featuring exciting new opportunities for guests to set sail to their dream destinations, while…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches Seychelles service

Gemma Greenwood Dec 12, 2016

Qatar Airways has rounded off its 2016 global route expansion on a high note with the launch of daily flights to the idyllic islands of the Seychelles – the 14th new destination on the…

United States

Premier Holidays unveils 2017 USA brochure

Aaron Greenwood Dec 12, 2016

Tour operator Premier Holidays has launched its 2017 America brochure, featuring a host of new tours and more focus on areas to help agents sell specific destinations.     Valid until…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways confirms Doha-Dublin service

Gemma Greenwood Dec 6, 2016

Qatar Airways has announced that it will offer daily non-stop flights between Dublin and Doha commencing 12 June 2017. Operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the new service will allow…

United States

China gets first direct link to Las Vegas

Mark Elliott Dec 5, 2016

Chinese travellers are now just a single flight away from the bright lights of Las Vegas following the launch of a Hainan Airlines' latest long-haul route. The first ever non-stop…

Cruise

Exclusive ‘BBC Earth Experiences’ rolling out across Holland America Line fleet  

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2016

Guests on Holland America Line ships can now experience more of the world’s natural wonders, test their knowledge of the planet and participate in some family-friendly competition through…

Airlines and Aviation

Delhi to welcome Lufthansa’s first A350

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2016

Delhi will become the first long-haul destination to welcome Lufthansa's brand new Airbus A350 aircraft. The German national carrier will take delivery of its first A350 on 19 December…

UK

Princess Cruises announces UK expansion

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2016

Princess Cruises has this evening surprised the industry with an announcement outlining expansion for the UK market. Highlights of their expansion include: · Sapphire Princess will…

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus plans further transatlantic expansion for 2017

Aaron Greenwood Nov 16, 2016

Aer Lingus has announced its 2017 Dublin summer schedule offering passengers from the UK a greater choice when flying to North America.  In addition to a host of additional…

Airlines and Aviation

WOW Air to launch new UK-US route

Aaron Greenwood Nov 8, 2016

WOW air, the Icelandic low cost airline, has announced a new service from the UK to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania beginning in June 2017, with fares from £119.99 one way.  Flights will…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet adds trans-Atlantic links from London

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2016

Jet Airways will now offer passengers more trans-Atlantic connections thanks to an expanded codeshare partnership with Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. Effective 2 November, Jet…

United Arab Emirates

September traffic tops 7 million at DXB

Gemma Greenwood Oct 25, 2016

Seven million passengers per month is fast becoming the norm at Dubai International (DXB) after September’s numbers eclipsed that total for the sixth time in nine months, according to the…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches daily flights to Seychelles

Gemma Greenwood Oct 18, 2016

Qatar Airways will provide travellers with greater access to the idyllic white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Seychelles with daily flights from Doha starting on 12 December 2016.…

United Arab Emirates

DXB sets yet another traffic record

Gemma Greenwood Oct 3, 2016

Dubai International (DXB) welcomed a record 7.7 million passengers in August, eclipsing its previous record achieved in July, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator…

Cruise

Queen Mary 2 $132 million refit with pets in mind. 

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2016

Cunard's flagship ocean liner sailed into Boston Thursday to debut its significant refit, costing in the region of $132 million. The luxury liner has been lovingly remastered with new…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet to offer trans-Atlantic connections from Paris

Mark Elliott Sep 26, 2016

Jet Airways will start offering connections from India to North America via Paris next month, following a revision of its schedules. Effective 30 October 2016, flight 9W124 will…

Qatar

Hamad International welcomes 17.6m passengers in H1

Gemma Greenwood Sep 18, 2016

Doha’s Hamad International Airport (HIA) has welcomed 17.6 million passengers during the first half of 2016, registering a growth of more than 20% compared to the 14.6 million passengers…

Airlines and Aviation

Wow Air set to shake up London-Miami route

Aaron Greenwood Sep 14, 2016

Wow Air, Iceland’s only low cost airline, has announced a new service from the UK to Miami beginning in April 2017, with fares starting from £119 one way.  Flights will depart from…

Airlines and Aviation

Direct China-Las Vegas flights to launch this year

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2016

The first direct flights from mainland China to Las Vegas will take off in December 2016, it has been revealed. Hainan Airlines has confirmed that it will start operating its new…

UK

Face to face: Nadia Clinton, Delta Air Lines’ country manager UK and Ireland

Gemma Greenwood Sep 8, 2016

How is Delta performing in the UK market?  We’re very happy with our results. We have grown our business here over the past three years, adding new routes each year from Heathrow, as…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific boosts North American routes

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2016

Cathay Pacific has revealed plans to increase the number of flights it operates to North America. On 26 March 2017, the airline will raise the frequency of its Hong Kong-Boston route to…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2016

JONG RAE KIM has become Korean Air's new regional manager for the UK & Ireland, based in London. Kim has been with Korean Air since 1996 and previously served at the airline's…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2016

DOUG ANDERSON has been named CEO of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). He arrives with more than 30 years of global management experience, the last nine of which were spent…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta, Virgin Atlantic move in together at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2016

Delta Air Lines will shift all of its Heathrow operations to Terminal 3 next month. The move, which will take place on 14 September 2016, will mean that all of Delta's flights operate…

United States

Aer Lingus to launch Connecticut route

Gemma Greenwood Aug 16, 2016

Aer Lingus will launch its first direct flight from Dublin Airport to Hartford Bradley International Airport in Connecticut on 28 September. This new four times weekly service will…

Airlines and Aviation

TAP to boost Gatwick flights

Gemma Greenwood Aug 15, 2016

Portuguese airline TAP has announced an increase in the number of weekly flights operating from London Gatwick to Lisbon and Porto, as part of its Winter operations timetable which will…

UK

BA completes B747 cabin refresh

Gemma Greenwood Aug 7, 2016

British Airways (BA) has completed the major makeover of 18 of the airline’s iconic Boeing 747s to give them the look and feel of their newest aircraft. Each jumbo jet now features a…

Airlines and Aviation

Norwegian launches UK agent training programme

Aaron Greenwood Jul 27, 2016

Norway’s flag carrier, Norwegian, has launched its first dedicated training programme for travel agents in partnership with OTT in the UK.  The new training will give agents the…

Airlines and Aviation

Manchester Airport celebrates passenger milestone

Aaron Greenwood Jul 13, 2016

The launch of the North’s first ever flight service to mainland China has helped drive annual passenger numbers at Manchester Airport over the 24 million mark for the first time in its…

Airlines and Aviation

WOW Air to offer £119 flights from London to New York

Aaron Greenwood Jun 29, 2016

Icelandic low-cost carrier WOW air will launch a new service from the UK to New York in November, with fares priced from just £119 one way. Flights will depart London Gatwick and Bristol…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways touches down in Atlanta

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2016

Qatar Airways has touched down in Atlanta for the first time, marking the start of a new daily direct service. The new route was launched this week with an inaugural Airbus A380 flight…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines expands its US presence

Mark Elliott May 22, 2016

Turkish Airlines recently added a daily flight to Atlanta, joining Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Panama, Bogota, Toronto, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, Boston,…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways announces Atlanta service

Mark Elliott May 19, 2016

Qatar Airways recently announced its new service to Atlanta which will commence from 1 June, 2016. Atlanta is the 10th destination the airline serves in the United States. The route…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines adds two new routes

Mark Elliott May 11, 2016

Turkish Airlines has added two more routes to its network with the beginning of services to Bogota and Panama City.  These new points join Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Chicago,…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines plans summer launch to Canada

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2016

Hainan Airlines will expand its North American network this summer with the launch its first ever flights to Calgary. Commencing on 30 June 2016, the new trans-Pacific route will…

Airlines and Aviation

Manchester Airport breaks passenger traffic record

Aaron Greenwood Apr 14, 2016

In the last financial year (2015/16) Manchester Airport flew more passengers than ever before in its 78-year history with 23.5m people travelling through the international gateway. …

United States

Qatar Airways launches second daily flight to New York

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2016

Qatar Airways has added a second daily direct flight to New York. The new service commenced this week and will be operated using the airline's new 283-seat Airbus A350 aircraft, which…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic confirms new US routes, codeshare deal

Aaron Greenwood Mar 30, 2016

Virgin Atlantic will launch two new routes to the US from Manchester Airport, and a new codeshare agreement with regional airline Flybe. The new routes consist of Manchester Airport’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways adds Krabi and Chiang Mai in major expansion

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2016

Qatar Airways will start flying to the Thai tourist hubs of Krabi and Chiang Mai this year, as part of a major network expansion that will see it launch 14 new global destinations.…

Airlines and Aviation

TAP to expand US services

Aaron Greenwood Feb 29, 2016

Portuguese airline TAP will launch two new daily non-stop services from Lisbon to Boston’s Logan International Airport on 11th June and to New York’s John F. Kennedy International on 1st…

Corporate & Business

North America dominates UK business travel bookings: report

Aaron Greenwood Feb 26, 2016

New data from American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) highlights the destinations most booked by UK-based business travellers in 2015, with traditional global business hubs leading the…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa to fly new A350 to Delhi

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2016

Delhi will become one of the first destinations for Lufthansa's new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft. The German airline has revealed that its first 10 A350s will be based at Munich…

Hotels

丽晶酒店重返北美

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2016

台湾晶华丽晶酒店集团在阔别北美市场10多年后，将正式重返北美市场。 丽晶表示，将与美国着名地產开发商Cottonwood Management签署协议，携手合作、积极开拓北美市场。 合作初期，两家公司将在波士顿海港区和纽约第五大道带来两座酒店。届时，丽晶酒店(Regent Hotel)和丽晶豪邸 (Regent…

United States

Taiwan’s Regent Hotels returns to the US

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2016

Regent Hotels & Resorts will return to the US for the first time in 10 years following the signing of a new strategic partnership. The Taipei-based company has partnered with…

Airlines and Aviation

Wow Air confirms Edinburgh-North America routes

Aaron Greenwood Feb 17, 2016

Edinburgh is to become WOW air’s third UK departure point, and the first in Scotland, for flights to Iceland and North America. Tickets for flights commencing 13 July are now on sale…

Airlines and Aviation

BA revamps Boeing 747s

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2016

British Airways has started revamping its fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft. The airline has earmarked a total of 18 B747-400s for an interior makeover, with six having already been…

Airlines and Aviation

WOW air launches Iceland stopover deal

Gemma Greenwood Feb 4, 2016

WOW air is offering passengers the opportunity for a WOW Stopover in Iceland for up to a week at no additional airfare.   Having recently announced flights from London Gatwick and Bristol…

UK

Sterling’s strength to shape holiday booking decisions in 2016

Gemma Greenwood Jan 19, 2016

The strength of sterling looks set to play a pivotal role in holiday destination choice according to the Holiday Money Report 2016 from Post Office Travel Money. The 10th annual report…

United Arab Emirates

O’Learys Sports restaurant opens in UAE

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2016

TIME Hotels will officially unveil a new addition to its growing portfolio. The Group celebrated the opening of its first retail product - O’Learys Sports Restaurant - in Fujairah Mall.…

United States

WOW air launches £139 UK-California flights

Aaron Greenwood Jan 14, 2016

Icelandic airline WOW air has confirmed it will begin flying to the Californian destinations of Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) in June with both routes available to book now from…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways prepares for LA launch

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2016

Qatar Airways recently prepared for its Los Angeles launch. The airline’s group chief executive, HE Akbar Al Baker was in LA to celebrate the daily, non-stop service between Los…

United States

Emirates flies A380 to Washington DC

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2016

Emirates has revealed that it will deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft to Washington DC from the start of next month. Commencing on 1 February 2016, the airline will upgrade its daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2016

Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways connects Philadelphia with A350

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2016

Qatar Airways was the first airline to offer a regularly-scheduled A350 service to the United States. The airline effective 1 January 2016 commenced service from Doha’s Hamad…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways starts year of US expansion with LA launch

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2016

Qatar Airways celebrated the New Year with the launch of a new direct flight to Los Angeles. The new route, which commenced on 1 January, becomes the airline's first passenger service…

United States

Hainan Airlines to link Changsha with LA

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2015

Hainan Airlines will launch the first ever direct flight from Changsha to the US next month. Commencing on 21 January 2016, the airline will fly non-stop from the capital of Hunan…

Airlines and Aviation

Yangtze River Airlines plans long-haul routes from Shanghai

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2015

Yangtze River Airlines, the Shanghai-based cargo carrier than recently launched its first passenger services, is planning to launch long-haul international flights. The airline…

Airlines and Aviation

BA to launch Dreamliner on Dubai route

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2015

British Airways recently announced its intent to fly the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, complete with a new First cabin on the Dubai route from October 2016. This announcement follows…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways first to fly A350 to US

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2015

Qatar Airways recently became the first airline to fly the Airbus A350 to the United States. The airline was the first global launch carrier of the A350 and is the first to fly the…

United States

A350 aircraft makes US debut with Qatar Airways

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2015

Airbus' newest long-haul aircraft, the A350, made its debut in the US this week. Qatar Airways started deploying the new twin-aisle jet on its daily Doha-New York JFK service on…

Tourism

US most affordable Christmas shopping destination

Aaron Greenwood Nov 23, 2015

Sterling may have fallen marginally in value against the US dollar compared with a year ago but Christmas shoppers can still make hundreds of pounds of savings on gift items by heading…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways welcomes two more Dreamliners

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2015

Qatar Airways took delivery of its 24th and 25th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Wednesday, in a ceremony at Boeing's factory in the US. As the Middle East launch customer for the B787,…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France flies new cabins to Bengaluru

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2015

Air France has started offering its new long-haul cabin products on flights to and from Bengaluru. The new cabins have been introduced on the Boeing 777-200 aircraft Air France uses…

Airlines and Aviation

WOW Air to launch US West Coast routes

Aaron Greenwood Nov 2, 2015

Icelandic low-cost carrier WOW air will launch flights to the US West Coast in summer 2016 with Los Angeles and San Francisco confirmed as its fifth and sixth destinations in North America.…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways strengthens code-share with JetBlue

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2015

Qatar Airways recently announced expansion of its code-share partnership with JetBlue. The new agreement will add 29 new code-share destinations on the airline’s route network from…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines plans Las Vegas flights

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2015

Hainan Airlines is planning to launch non-stop flights between Beijing and Las Vegas next year. According to a statement on the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC)…

Airlines and Aviation

LA welcomes Qatar Airways’ pop-up event

Mark Elliott Oct 26, 2015

Los Angeles recently played host to the ‘Discover Qatar Airways’ pop-up event, hosted throughout the weekend at The Grove. The event celebrated the upcoming daily, non-stop service…

Airlines and Aviation

WOW air to extend £99 UK-Canada flight offers

Aaron Greenwood Oct 7, 2015

Icelandic low-cost airline WOW air will offer flights from the UK to Canada from just £99 one-way from May 2016.  Flights will depart London Gatwick for both Montreal and Toronto via…

Airlines and Aviation

Norwegian to launch new Ireland-US services

Gemma Greenwood Sep 30, 2015

Norwegian Air has announced plans to launch direct, low-cost flights from Boston and New York to Cork, Ireland – the only transatlantic flights to operate to Cork Airport – as well as onward…

United States

Wow Air relaunches £99 flights from London to the US

Aaron Greenwood Sep 14, 2015

Wow Air, the low-cost transatlantic airline, is relaunching its £99 one-way fare promotion from London Gatwick to Boston and Washington DC via Reykjavik.  Tickets will go on sale…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific launches flights to Dusseldorf

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2015

Cathay Pacific launched its inaugural flight to Dusseldorf on 1 September 2015. The new route will now operate four times a week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays),…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific profits jump 400%

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2015

Cathay Pacific experienced a sharp rise in profits in the first half of 2015. The Hong Kong-based company generated profits of HK$1.97 billion (US$254 million) for the six months to…

UK

Emirates Aviation Experience reopens after ‘significant’ upgrade

Aaron Greenwood Aug 17, 2015

Emirates Airline’s London-based attraction, the Emirates Aviation Experience, has reopened its doors to visitors following a significant upgrade of its exhibition and flight simulator…

UK

Thomas Cook launches 2016 brochures

Gemma Greenwood Jul 17, 2015

Thomas Cook has launched eight short and mid-haul brochures and five e-brochures for all inclusive, families and adults for Summer 2016 holidays with the Thomas Cook and Airtours brands.…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific traffic jumps 9% in first half

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2015

Cathay Pacific continues to experience rising demand for its flights. The Hong Kong-based carrier, and its sister airline Dragonair, carried a total of 16.8 million passengers in the…

Hotels

Mandarin Oriental’s Hong Kong hotels hit by credit card attack

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2015

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong and The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong were among 10 of the company's properties to be affected by a massive cyber attack targeting guests’ credit cards, it…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-face: Nieves Rodríguez, Aeromexico country manager, UK & Ireland

Gemma Greenwood Jun 8, 2015

How has the Mexico City-London Heathrow route performed since you launched it two years ago?  The route has enjoyed a favourable maturation period with acceptable load factors. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Philadelphia gets first Qatar Airways A350 in US

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2015

Qatar Airways has announced that Philadelphia will be the first destination it will fly to in the USA using the A350 XWB.  The carrier plans to begin operating an A350 on its daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways commits A350 XWB to Philadelphia route

Aaron Greenwood Jun 1, 2015

Qatar Airways, the global launch customer of the A350 XWB, has announced that Philadelphia will be the first destination it will fly to in the USA using the state-of-the-art aircraft.…

Airlines and Aviation

Airline briefs: Aeromexico, Emirates, Qatar Airways & Air Canada Rouge

Aaron Greenwood May 6, 2015

Aeromexico will launch its new direct flight between Mexico City and Vancouver on 9 December.  The route will mark the third destination the carrier serves in Canada, together with…

Airlines and Aviation

Thomas Cook previews 2016 travel brochures

Aaron Greenwood May 5, 2015

Thomas Cook has launched its preview brochures for short- and mid-haul, as well as its long-haul full brochures for 2016 holidays with the Thomas Cook and Airtours brands.   Targeting…

Airlines and Aviation

国泰航空飞往波士顿

Mark Elliott May 5, 2015

香港国泰航空最近新发起了往返于香港和波士顿之间的直航航班。 本周一，国泰航空飞机首次飞抵波士顿Logan国际机场，并将开始每周四班使用波音777-300ER飞机执飞此航线。 新航班将每周一、二、四和六于当地时间1800从香港国际机场起飞，并于当地时间2130抵达波士顿。返程航班将于每周一、二、五和日当地时间0145从波士顿出发，并于次日0535 抵达香港。…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to add three new US routes

Mark Elliott May 5, 2015

Qatar Airways will embark on a major expansion of its US network next year, with the launch of flights to three new destinations: Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta. All three new routes…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines welcomes 10th Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2015

Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft - the last of its current order. The new long-haul jet touched down at Haikou’s Meilan International…

UK

Face-to-face: Brian Kelly, Chief Executive of ORTG

Gemma Greenwood Apr 13, 2015

Why did you decide to launch a website dedicated to selling Dubai as opposed to any other destination? I purchased around 100 URLs based around “Fly” back in the late 1990s - early 2000s…

Events

India could bid for Olympics

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2015

India is considering making a bid for the 2024 Olympics, it has been revealed. According to local media reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is keen on attracting the world's biggest…

Airlines and Aviation

New air routes: Delta and Virgin expand partnership; Emirates, Etihad and Qatar confirm new destinations

Aaron Greenwood Apr 2, 2015

Garuda Indonesia has announced its summer schedule, extending its service from London Gatwick to Jakarta to six days a week from 23 July to 28 October. The route, via Amsterdam, will…

UK

Newest Eurozone member tops poll for city-break value

Aaron Greenwood Mar 28, 2015

The rise of Sterling has seen prices plunge in three-quarters of the European cities surveyed for the annual Post Office Travel Money City Costs Barometer.  The increasingly powerful…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines to order 30 more Dreamliners

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2015

Hainan Airlines is planning to order 30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline said in a statement to the Shanghai Stock Exchange this week that it will select the larger B787-9…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific profits jump 20% in 2014

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2015

The Cathay Pacific Group has posted a strong set of full-year financial results for 2014, with profits rising 20%. The Hong Kong-based company generated profits of HK$3.15 billion…

United States

Turkish Airlines flies to San Francisco

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2015

Turkish Airlines will launch direct flights to San Francisco next month. Commencing on 13 April 2015, the airline will operate five weekly flights to the Californian city. Services…

United States

Royal Caribbean reveals 2016-17 cruising schedule

Gemma Greenwood Mar 8, 2015

The 2016-17 schedule includes cruises on board 18 ships sailing from nine US ports to 20 Caribbean countries, Bermuda and Canada. It marks the maiden season for the Quantum class of ships…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2015

CHEOK HUEI SHIAN has been appointed chief financial officer of AirAsia X. The move marks a promotion for Ms Cheok, who joined AirAsia in 2004 and has held several senior roles. Prior to…

Airlines and Aviation

WOW air buys two A321 for transatlantic route

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2015

Icelandic LCC WOW air has purchased two new Airbus A321 aircraft on a finance lease for use on its transatlantic routes launching this spring to Boston and Washington DC.  “We’re very…

United States

Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Silicon Valley

Mark Elliott Feb 8, 2015

Hainan Airlines has revealed that it will launch its first ever flights to the Californian city of San Jose this summer. Announced in an official Weibo update, the Chinese airline…

Hotels

Starwood marks fifth year of deal increases

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2015

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has revealed 2014 was its fifth year of increased deal signings as it looks for expansion across the globe this year. The hotel giant opened 74 hotels…

Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico plans fifth weekly London flight

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2015

Aeromexico has announced plans to operate five flights a week between London Heathrow and Mexico City later this year. The airline’s senior vice president global sales Jorge Goytortua…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay to add more San Francisco flights

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2015

Cathay Pacific Airways will launch more flights to San Francisco this summer. Commencing on 11 June 2015, the Hong Kong-based airline will add three more weekly flights to the Californian…

Airlines and Aviation

Mandarin Oriental serves up in-flight meals for Cathay Pacific

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2015

Mandarin Oriental has formed a new partnership with Cathay Pacific, which will see chefs from its global portfolio of properties devise new in-flight menus for premium passengers. Over…

United States

Big chill impacts US, Canada travel

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2015

Parts of the US and Canada have faced flight disruption and cancellations as severe weather hit the country this week.  A wind chill advisory has been put in place for most of the…

United States

Norwegian Cruise Line unveils 2016/17 itineraries

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2014

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its ship deployment for 2016 and into 2017. Four ships will be based in Europe for summer 2016 including Norwegian Epic sailing mainly from…

United States

China Eastern boosts US links with Virgin

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2014

China Eastern Airlines has signed a new codeshare agreement with Virgin America that will boost the number of onwards connections for passengers travelling to the US. The deal will…

Hotels

IHG boosts boutique segment with Kimpton deal

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2014

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has agreed to acquire US-based boutique hospitality company, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. The deal, worth US$430 million in cash, will see IHG…

United States

Virgin Hotels heads to the Big Apple

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2014

Virgin Hotels has announced an opening in New York as it gears up for its debut next month. The company has partnered with developer Lam Group and VOA Architecture for the new hotel,…

Hotels

Yotel unveils plans for global expansion

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2014

Budget hotel company Yotel has announced plans for a major global expansion, targeting more city centre locations and international airports. The group is planning to launch more than…

Hotels

Four Seasons continues private jet offering

Mark Elliott Nov 16, 2014

Four Seasons has announced four private jet itineraries for 2016 following the success of its launch for 2015. The itineraries are based on the classic Around the World journeys and…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic to fly Dreamliner to India

Mark Elliott Oct 26, 2014

Virgin Atlantic is planning to deploy its brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to India next year, a company official has revealed. Joe Thompson, the UK carrier's director of…

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines expands US network with Virgin

Mark Elliott Oct 24, 2014

China Airlines (CAL) has formed a new partnership intended to offer passengers a greater range of destinations in the US. The Taiwanese carrier has signed a codeshare agreement with…

Airlines and Aviation

WOW Air sells US fares for £99

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2014

Icelandic carrier WOW Air has said it hopes to transform transatlantic travel with the launch of £99 one-way fares to the US. The low prices were announced today for flights from…

England

Momondo secures new majority stakeholder

Mark Elliott Oct 19, 2014

Momondo Group has secured an GBP80 million cash investment from private equity fund Great Hill Partners. Boston-based Great Hill has become the major stakeholder in Momondo as part of…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic welcomes first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2014

Virgin Atlantic Airways has celebrated the delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The UK-based airline becomes the first European carrier to take delivery of the…

Ocean Cruising

Hemingway joins Cunard’s anniversary bash

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2014

Wayne Hemingway is to direct a special festival in Liverpool as part of celebrations to mark Cunard’s 175th anniversary. A series of cruise-themed events will be held across the city…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines links regional Chinese cities with Paris

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2014

Hainan Airlines has launched a new service connecting Paris with two regional Chinese cities - Hangzhou and Xi'an. The inaugural flight departed Hangzhou, the capital of eastern…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic drops four services to focus on US

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2014

Virgin Atlantic has announced it will stop flights on several routes as it looks to reach sustained profitability by 2018. The carrier will cancel services from Heathrow to Tokyo…

United States

Emirates launches flights to Chicago

Mark Elliott Aug 7, 2014

Emirates has commenced flights to Chicago - its ninth destination in the US. The inaugural flight touched down at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport this week to mark the start of…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2014

LILY CHENG has been appointed as TripAdvisor's new president for Asia Pacific, based in Beijing. Ms Cheng joins TripAdvisor from Expedia, where she helped develop the company's Asia…

Face‑to‑Face

Face to Face: Hjalti Jonssen, Icelandair

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2014

Icelandair has been through a growth period when it comes to the UK. Can you summarise what has happened in the UK market? Earlier this year we added a fifth weekly flights from…

Hotels

Starwood to bring eco brand to Asia

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2014

Starwood is accelerating the growth of its eco-friendly Element brand with plans to open its first property in Asia. The Element Suzhou Science & Technology Town is expected to…

UK

Weather and LEGO Movie boost Merlin

Mark Elliott May 18, 2014

Sunnier weather in northern Europe and the launch of ‘The LEGO Movie’ have helped Merlin Entertainments see 12% growth in the last three months year-on-year. The attraction provider…

Airlines and Aviation

American announces Manchester-Charlotte route

Mark Elliott May 12, 2014

American Airlines has announced new flights between Manchester and Charlotte as aligns its European routes for the summer. The new route will be operated by US Airways on a daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Threatened strikes dent Aer Lingus profits

Mark Elliott May 1, 2014

Threatened industrial action and the late timing of Easter contributed to Aer Lingus posting deeper losses in the first quarter of this year. The Irish airline posted an operating…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines to fly Dreamliner to Paris

Mark Elliott Apr 30, 2014

Hainan Airlines will launch its first ever Dreamliner flights to Europe later this year, with the start of services between Hangzhou and Paris. The carrier will take delivery of…

Appointments

New Appointments

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2014

CAPTAIN DHAFFER AL ABBASI has been appointed the chief executive officer (CEO) for the Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA). He brings with him over 20 years of experience in the civil aviation…

UK

Strong pound puts extra in holiday pockets

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2014

British holidaymakers are getting more for their money while abroad with the strong pound making prices 80% cheaper than a year ago. The pound’s increased buying power will make…

United States

JAL codeshare adds new US destinations

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2014

Japan Airlines has significantly expanded its network in the US, following the signing of a major new codeshare agreement with JetBlue Airways. From 30 March 2014, the Japanese…

Tourism

Luxury in the spotlight at ATM

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2014

Recent statistics by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) put luxury goods and services spending by the world’s super rich at US$1.8 trillion in 2013, with US$1 tr spent on services and US$460…

Ocean Cruising

Cunard unveils more 175th celebration details

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014

Cunard has announced the Queen Mary 2 will recreate Britannia’s original 1840 crossing for a series of celebrations to mark the cruise line’s 175th anniversary. Queen Mary 2 will…

England

Investment makes Merlin flotation a success

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2014

Merlin Entertainments hailed 2013 as a ‘landmark’ year after posting positive figures leading to a successful flotation on the London Stock Exchange. A 10% increase in visitors to its…

Tourism Boards

California streaming with YouTube takeover

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2014

Visit California has announced it will take over YouTube for all of Friday to inspire more tourists to visit its shores. In a global first, the tourism board will release a video…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to fly to Chicago

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2014

Emirates has revealed that Chicago will become its ninth destination in the US, when flights launch later this year. Commencing on 5 August 2014, the new service to the 'Windy City'…

Cruise

Middle East UHNWI lead the way in Superyachts

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2014

The number of superyachts in the Middle East region is on an upward trend. As per recent data from the Superyacht Builders Association (SYBAss), the Middle East has anchored itself among…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates expands network in US and Africa

Mark Elliott Feb 5, 2014

In the coming months Emirates will expand services on two continents with the launch of services to Boston and Abuja. When flights to Boston commence on 10 March, the east coast city…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 30, 2014

Anthony Drury has joined easyJet in a newly-created role of director of business. Drury joins the airline from America Express where he had held several senior roles since 2002. He will…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia spreads wings with codeshares

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2014

Virgin Australia has expanded its international network through a series of new codeshare agreements. The airline has now started placing its 'VA' code on Delta Air Lines' flights…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2014

JOHN O'SULLIVAN has become the new managing director of Tourism Australia. He joins the tourism board from Fox Sports, where he is currently employed as chief operating officer. He…

UK

Thomas Cook signs into Brand USA

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2014

Thomas Cook Group has signed a co-operative marketing agreement with Brand USA to promote the destination to European holidaymakers. The multi-million dollar partnership will see the…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Air flies Dreamliner to Seattle

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2014

Hainan Airlines has started operating its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route between Beijing and Seattle. The new deployment commenced on 10 January 2014, and will initially operate…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2014

Darren Barker has been named general manager of UK at Emirates Holidays. Barker will run day-to-day operations at Emirates Holidays in the UK and succeeds Fabio Prestijacopo who is now…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL to fly Dreamliner to Vancouver

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2014

Japan Airlines (JAL) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Vancouver next month. Commencing on 3 February 2014, the Japanese carrier will initially fly to the Canadian city…

Face‑to‑Face

Face to Face: Skuli Mogensen, Wow Air

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2014

Q) WOW Air launched a little more than a year ago, what has business been like since? Since our inaugural flight to Paris on 31 May 2012, business has been strong and our passenger…

Airlines and Aviation

Double delivery boosts Emirates’ A380 fleet

Mark Elliott Dec 24, 2013

Emirates has received an early Christmas present, with the delivery of two more Airbus A380 aircraft. The airline's 43rd and 44th A380s were handed over to Emirates in a double…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to connect Taipei

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2013

Emirates will soon in seven weeks commence non-stop services to Taipei. The new services will start from 10 February 2014. To celebrate this route the airline recently launched the…

Airlines and Aviation

Scheduled airline sales start at Superbreak

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2013

Superbreak has started to sell scheduled airline fares with its short break packages. The tour operator’s new system means travel agents can book flights from various airports with…

United States

Qatar Airways expands US codeshare

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2013

Qatar Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with US Airways. The new arrangement is designed to enable a greater number of US domestic connections for Qatar Airways passengers…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates A380 touches down in LA

Mark Elliott Dec 4, 2013

Emirates double-decker A380 touched down in Los Angeles, marking the world’s longest A380 service in operation. The flight crossing the Russian Federation, North Pole and Eastern Canada,…

United States

US travel plans hit by storm

Mark Elliott Nov 27, 2013

An icy storm has disrupted travel along the USA’s east coast just as the Thanksgiving travel gets underway. CNN warned “It’s ugly out there. And it’s only getting uglier” in its…

Airlines and Aviation

AA-US merger to go ahead after settlement

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2013

The merger between American Airlines and US Airways will go ahead, after the companies settled an anti-trust lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ, backed by…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates profits continue to rise

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2013

Emirates has continued to improve its financial position in 2013. Releasing its results for the first half of its 2013-14 financial year, the Dubai-based airline posted a 2% rise in…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta and Virgin Atlantic unveil aligned summer schedule

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2013

Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic have revealed their first joint summer schedule since finalising their joint venture. The new summer 2014 schedule includes improved connections…

Hotels

Loews eyes European development

Mark Elliott Nov 4, 2013

Loews Hotels & Resorts is looking to build hotels in Europe as the US hotel chain continues to invest in new and renovated hotels. The hotel group has already acquired three…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL posts US$830m profit

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2013

Japan Airlines (JAL) has posted a strong set of results for the first half of its 2013-14 financial year. The company generated net profits of JPY81.9 billion (US$833 million) in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France flies A380 to San Francisco

Mark Elliott Oct 31, 2013

Air France will launch the first ever Airbus A380 flights to San Francisco next year. Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will deploy the double-decker jet on its…

Interviews

Gearing up for the future of travel and tourism

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2013

Asia is truly making its way to the forefront of global travel and tourism and the rest of the world is taking note. Former British PM Tony Blair stated in his keynote speech at the…

Interviews

Navigating the next phase of travel and tourism: Alliances and collaborations

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2013

More often than not, businesses, organisations and governments working together achieve far more than separate entities who attempt to go it alone. It is certainly true in the travel…

Hotels

InterCon’s US restaurants go green

Mark Elliott Oct 1, 2013

InterContinental has become the first hotel brand in the US to have all its hotel restaurants certified by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA). In September 2011, the…

Interviews

Fuelling growth in travel and tourism through investment

Mark Elliott Sep 25, 2013

Investors are flocking to Asia looking for opportunities and its little wonder why when you consider the numbers behind the region’s growth. The Asian Development Bank projects that Asia…

UK

Fred. Olsen releases World Cruise brochure

Mark Elliott Sep 20, 2013

Small ship cruise specialist Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has released its Worldwide Cruises 2014/15 brochure. The new itineraries stretch across 246 destinations in 85 countries around…

Australia

Hertz Australia expands short-term rentals

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2013

Hertz is expanding its short-term rental options in Australia. Following the launch of its Hertz 24/7 hourly car rental scheme in Sydney in November 2012, the company is now bringing…

Special Reports

Innovate to stay ahead of the tech curve in travel and tourism

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2013

There has been no greater change to the travel and tourism industry than the technological revolution that is continuing to take place.

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines half yearly profit increases

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2013

Hainan Airlines has announced its half yearly profits for the period ending 29 August. The group’s total operating income for the half year was US$2.35 billion, up 3.83% over last…

Guest Column

The shift to consumer-centricity in the travel and tourism industry

Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2013

The rise of the middle class in Asian populations is a trend that is finally tilting the balance of consumer purchasing power towards Asia.

United States

Jet2holidays announces new transatlantic routes

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2013

Jet2holidays has launched new spring break options to three US and Canadian cities for 2014. The tour operator will be offering holidays to Boston for the first time next year, with a…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Rise of the new Asian traveller

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2013

Businesses love nothing more than growth – growth for themselves and growth in the markets they serve. This is why we should all be excited by the groundswell of opinion and statistics that…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways signs with JetBlue

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2013

UK national carrier British Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with US budget airline Jetblue, which will open up a host of new destinations to the airline.  As it stands the…

Hotels

Loews expands portfolio

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2013

Hotel operator Loews has added three US properties to its portfolio – in Washington DC, Boston and Hollywood. The firm, which has around US$1 billion worth of acquisitions and capital…

United States

Virgin Atlantic offers guest list

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2013

British airline Virgin Atlantic is offering guests in economy and premium economy the opportunity to experience its upper class ground services. With prices starting at GBP240 guests…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2013

BUHDY BOK has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President for Pacific Asia & China with Italian cruise company, Costa Crociere. Bok, who spent 15 years with Singapore…

Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner under fire again

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2013

The Boeing 787 came under scrutiny again on Friday, when one of the Ethiopian Airlines' Dreamliners caught fire at London Heathrow Airport. The aircraft was sitting on the tarmac at…

Airlines and Aviation

MAS expands American codeshare

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2013

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has expanded its codeshare agreement with oneworld alliance partner, American Airlines. The two airlines announced plans to join forces on 136 weekly flights…

UK

Millions head off for Bank Holiday break

Mark Elliott May 23, 2013 17

Millions of Brits are due to head on a break this weekend, followed by the school half term holiday.  British Airways is due to carry more than 463,000 people from today to warmer…

Airlines and Aviation

JetBlue, Emirates to expand partnership

Mark Elliott May 16, 2013 18

JetBlue Airways (JBLU) and Emirates recently announced intent to expand their current partnership to include bilateral codesharing, pending FAA and DOT regulatory approval and subject to…

Airlines and Aviation

Consumer groups seek to clip Dreamliner’s wings

Mark Elliott May 13, 2013 17

Two consumer groups in the US have launched a petition against the US government's approval of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. FlyersRights.org and the Aviation Consumer Action Project are…

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus Regional plans Southend expansion

Mark Elliott May 10, 2013 15

Aer Lingus Regional flew its new ATR aircraft from Dublin to London Southend Airport this week after with hopes to boost the service in the coming months. The service, operated by Aer…

Global

Legal challenge for US in-flight knife ruling

May 8, 2013 9

Flight attendants in the US have submitted a legal petition to overturn a ruling that would allow passengers to carry small knives aboard aircraft. A legal team representing the…

Global

Langham Place moves into USA

May 8, 2013 14

Hong Kong's Langham Hospitality Group has announced the launch of its Langham Place brand in the USA. The company has taken over the management of the former Setai Fifth Avenue and…

Global

JAL reports stunted profits in wake of Dreamliner grounding

Mark Elliott May 2, 2013 9

Japan Airlines (JAL) has reported its yearly figures to date, with muted numbers across the board being put down to the grounding of the fleet’s Boeing Dreamliners.   The carrier,…

Airlines and Aviation

FAA clears Dreamliner for relaunch

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2013 13

US aviation authorities have approved Boeing's Dreamliner battery solution, paving the way for the aircraft to resume commercial flights. Boeing submitted the solution to the US Federal…

Global

Fairmont Copley Plaza remains open

Mark Elliott Apr 17, 2013 19

Fairmont Copley Plaza has reopened its services to the public after temporarily allowing little access after the Boston explosions. Services and amenities at the hotel including its…

Global

Etihad, Aer Lingus US codeshare approved

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2013 19

US authorities have approved Etihad and Aer Lingus’ codeshare on flights between Dublin and the US. The Department for Transportation (DOT) has given the green light for Etihad to…

Czech Republic

Eastern Europe cities cheapest for Brits

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2013 16

Cities in eastern Europe are still the cheapest for British tourists to visit while Lisbon tops those in the euro, a new Post Office report has found. Its City Costs Barometer saw…

Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner solution “weeks away”

Feb 8, 2013 0

The global fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners is set to be grounded for a considerable time to come, after investigators said that they are still "weeks away" from finding a solution to the…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing asks to resume Dreamliner test flights

Feb 5, 2013 0

Boeing has asked the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for permission to resume test flights of its B787 Dreamliner, a company spokesperson has revealed. Speaking to Bloomberg this…

Airlines and Aviation

No answers in Dreamliner investigation

Jan 25, 2013 0

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is expected to remain grounded for several more weeks, after an update from the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that investigators are still…

Canada

On The Deck: Craig Sulis

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2013

Canada is a destination which has undoubted appeal for UK cruisers. For one, there are few countries which are more ideally suited for cruising. Stunning geography, a developed…

Airlines and Aviation

US orders airlines to ground Dreamliners

Jan 17, 2013 15

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered US-based airlines to cease all commercial flights using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The US aviation body was already conducting a review…

Airlines and Aviation

Japanese airlines ground Dreamliners

Jan 16, 2013 14

Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have grounded their entire Dreamliner fleets, after one of ANA’s aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing due to a suspected…

Hotels

Hotel transactions to hit US$32bn in 2013

Jan 10, 2013 14

The total global value of hotel investments will reach US$32 billion in 2013 - the highest level since 2007. This is the latest forecast from Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), which, ahead of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Fresh problems for Boeing Dreamliners

Jan 9, 2013 16

Japan Airlines (JAL) has experienced a series of problems with its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners this week, with an electrical fire and a fuel leak causing concerns for the airline, and for…

United States

Avis Budget acquires car sharing firm

Jan 3, 2013 15

Avis Budget Group has agreed to acquire car sharing company, Zipcar. The deal, which is worth approximately US$500 million in cash, is subject to approval by Zipcar's shareholders, but is…

Hotels

Serviced apartment sector grows overseas

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2012 16

Serviced apartment company SACO has seen a 50% growth in bookings across Europe this year compared to 2011, it has revealed. The company has expanded its portfolio by 8,000 properties in…

Ocean Cruising

Glory returns to service

Mark Elliott Nov 16, 2012 1

Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Glory has now returned to service following a multi-million dollar renovation as part of the firm’s ‘Fun Ship 2.0’ enhancement programme. The ship will now…

United States

Sandy causes 70 deaths, thousands flight cancellations

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2012 0

Hurricane Sandy has caused more than 70 deaths as its path ripped through the east coast of the United States last night. Having already killed 60 in the Caribbean, at least 13 are now…

India

Virgin Atlantic launches Mumbai service

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2012 16

Will introduce brand new A330 aircraft with Upper Class seats on Mumbai and Delhi routes… Virgin Atlantic stated that its product investment programme for India would reach more than GBP300…

Airlines and Aviation

Airline briefs 25Oct12

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2012 5

Airline news round-up from the last two days Air France launches East Midlands service Air France has announced it is to connect East Midlands Airport ‘to the world’ with new…

Cruise

Is India the new Monaco?

Aug 23, 2012 1

Cardinal Yachts, a manufacturer of luxury boats in India, has launched an extensive fleet of pleasure yachts, catamarans, trawlers and fishing boats, in line with impressive growth in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic plans London-Manchester

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2012 16

Virgin Atlantic plans to launch its first domestic flights next year with services between Heathrow and Manchester. The carrier will make its first move into the domestic market on 31…

Guest Column

Asia primed for travel industry boom

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2012

With so many countries and regions around the world struggling to drag themselves out of recession and in some cases just trying to avoid bankruptcy, it’s not often these days you hear about…

Asia

Asia primed for travel industry boom

Aug 2, 2012 7

With so many countries and regions around the world struggling to drag themselves out of recession and in some cases just trying to avoid bankruptcy, it’s not often these days you hear about…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways, Aer Lingus ink code-share

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2012 14

Etihad Airways and Aer Lingus have signed a interline and code-share agreement which follows the airline's recent 2.987% equity purchase in the Irish carrier. In addition to the code-share…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay signs US interline agreement

Jul 25, 2012 1

Cathay Pacific has signed a new interline agreement with New York-based JetBlue Airways. Through the deal, which comes into effect later this summer, the two carriers will offer…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia launches American codeshare

Jul 4, 2012 16

Virgin Australia has begun selling tickets on Virgin America's flights from Los Angeles to Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle and Washington DC. This…

Guest Column

The Changing Chinese Traveller

Jun 28, 2012

By Jens Thraenhart,  Co-Founder, DragonTrail.com & Publisher, ChinaTravelTrends.com  The Chinese middle class is already larger than the entire population of the United States. In…

Hotels

Morgans Hotel Group plots expansion

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2012 18

The hotel group, which is behind the Mondrian name and St Martins Lane in London, has signed a 15-year agreement with Hivernage Collection to open two hotels in Marrakech, Morocco. These…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China partners New York’s JetBlue

Jun 12, 2012 16

Air China has agreed to partner with New York-based airline, JetBlue. The chief executives of the two carriers announced the new partnership yesterday at the 68th IATA AGM in Beijing. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin plans America-Australia codeshare

Jun 12, 2012 1

Virgin America and Virgin Australia are planning to commence codeshare operations. The airlines have applied to the US Department of Transport for permission to place the Virgin Australia…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL, MAS form extensive codeshare partnership

Jun 11, 2012 0

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have signed a new codeshare agreement. From 1 July 2012, JAL will place its ‘JL’ flight code on MAS-operated flights between Kuala Lumpur…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Tahiti seals American codeshare

Jun 7, 2012 1

Air Tahiti Nui has signed a new codeshare deal with American Airlines. The new agreement, which is still subject to US regulatory approval, will see American to place its code on Air Tahiti…

UK

Staff appointments 17/05/12

Mark Elliott May 17, 2012 16

Movers and shakers in the travel industry.  Godfrey to leave GTMC for CIM Anne Godfrey is to step down as chief executive of the Guild of Travel Management Companies (GTMC) to front the…

Airlines and Aviation

Airline briefs 14/04/12

Mark Elliott May 14, 2012 17

Virgin Atlantic to offer mobile connectivity Virgin Atlantic has announced it is to become the first British airline to offer full mobile phone connectivity onboard its aircraft. The…

Airlines and Aviation

CAL signs interline deal with Virgin America

May 3, 2012 19

China Airlines (CAL) and Virgin America has signed a new interline agreement offering combined travel on the networks of both carriers. Effective immediately, the agreement allows…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL passenger traffic grows for first time since disasters

Apr 12, 2012 14

Japan Airlines (JAL) has recorded year-on-year growth in international passenger traffic for the first time since the 11 March earthquake and tsunami.The airline carried 601,900 passengers…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments – Asia

Mar 29, 2012 17

BARATHAN PASUPATHI has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer of Jetstar Asia. A Singaporean national, Pasupathi brings 16 years’ aviation and finance experience to the role,…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL receives first two Dreamliners

Mar 27, 2012 1

Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The event was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Boeing’s factory in Washington state attended by JAL’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air seals interline agreement with JetBlue

Mar 1, 2012 13

Korean Air has signed a new interline deal with US-based JetBlue Airways.Effective this week, customers can book tickets for combined travel on JetBlue and Korean Air through New York’s JFK…

UK

Face-to-Face: Spencer Birns, Cardiff Airport

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2011 17

Spencer Birns, Head of Commercial Operations and Air Service Development at Cardiff Airport How have airline routes from Cardiff Airport improved within recent years? Airline routes and…

By the Way

Middle East airline passenger traffic growth to double: report

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2011

Passenger flows to and from the Middle East increased by 45 million passengers over the five-year period from 2005 through 2010, and they are expected to increase by another 45 million…

Airlines and Aviation

Legless flyer ends up in lost and found

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2011

Ever been legless on a flight? Well one Virgin Atlantic passenger has taken the term a little too literally. An artificial limb was one of the more unusual items left behind by passengers…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Global warming picks up pace

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2011

Global temperatures are rising once again after plateauing in the first decade of the 21st Century, which was still the hottest on record. Published Monday in Proceedings of the National…

UK

India among top wealth creators

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2011

India has emerged among the four fastest wealth creator countries in the world, management consulting firm Boston Consulting Group said in its annual Global Wealth Report.It listed the US,…

Hotels

Indian Hotels to open 16 hotels

Mark Elliott May 25, 2011

Indian Hotels is to open 16 new hotels in the current financial year and has plans to open 11 more hotels in the next 2-3 years. The company will invest up to INR300 crore on expansion…

Food & Drink

TripAdvisor expands honours to attractions

Mark Elliott May 17, 2011

TripAdvisor has expanded its Certificate of Excellence programme to include attractions and restaurants. The ranking was previously only available for accommodation and will act as an…

Appointments

TDA Appointments w/e 12 May 2011

Mark Elliott May 12, 2011

PAUL BEESON has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Perth Convention Bureau (PCB), effective June 2011. The move marks a promotion for Beeson, who was previously the PCB's Director…

Tourism

Eastern European cities come out cheapest in Post Office report

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2011

Cities in Eastern Europe have been listed as the cheapest for a city break, according to a new Post Office report. The City Costs Barometer lists Riga in Latvia as the best bargain city,…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic seals trans-Atlantic deal

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2011

Virgin Atlantic has signed a new trans-Atlantic codeshare deal with US-based low-cost carrier, JetBlue Airways. Passengers can now connect from London, Glasgow and Manchester with Virgin…

Global

Value drives US websites’ user increase

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2011

DiscoverAmerica.com has seen a significant rise in the special offers section of its website as British consumers continue to look for a holiday bargain. The travel information website has…

Hotels

US hotel revPAR climbs 5.5% in 2010

Jan 25, 2011

The US hotel industry ended 2010 with mostly positive performance results, according to data compiled by STR. The industry's occupancy increased 5.7 percent to 57.6 percent, average daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin reveals most unusual upgrade requests

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2011

The survey revealed that Sir Richard Branson has a lot of "friends" around the world with many passengers dropping his name when looking for an upgrade. "Sir Richard Branson is my friend"…

Global

Branson to launch Virgin Hotels

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2010

Richard Branson has announced that Virgin will move into the luxury hotel market. Virgin Hotels is set to become a four-star chain targeted at 'high income, well-educated,…

India

Hyderabad gets second iStore

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2010

Mumbai, Maharashtra, July 6, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- iStore by Reliancedigital, India's largest Apple Premium Reseller Chain and the high-end consumer durable and…

Global

New Orleans ranks first in US growth markets

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2010

New Orleans has ranked first in growth out of the top 25 US markets for January-May 2010. According to data from Smith Travel Research, the city posted a 15% increase in RevPar over the…

Global

BA’s Willie Walsh praises Emirates Airline

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2010

ritish Airways CEO Willie Walsh has praised Emirates Airline as "a rational commercial carrier" during his keynote speech at last week's Business Travel Market (BTM) at London ExCeL (16 and…

Hotels

Starwood Capital to develop new hotel management company

Jun 6, 2010

PHILADELPHIA and GREENWICH, Conn., June 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Capital Group and Hersha Hospitality Management ("HHM") announced today that they have entered into an agreement that will…

Face‑to‑Face

US firm releases China budget hotel report

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2010

NEW YORK, May 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Brean Murray, Carret & Co. (BMC) yesterday launched research coverage of the China Economy Hotel Industry. In the report, Senior Analyst…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic launches first-ever global ad campaign

Mark Elliott May 19, 2010

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., May 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world's leading long-haul airlines, announced today the launch of their first-ever global…

Global

Hotels.com identifies value-for-money rates

Mark Elliott May 11, 2010

Hotels.com has launched a top 10 'falling stars' table to find the best value-for-money hotels around the world. The table reveals cities and hotel rooms that have experience the biggest…

Global

Cunard announces 2011 cruise programme

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2010

LONDON, March 15, 2010/PRNewswire/ -- With the addition of Queen Elizabeth to the fleet later this year, Cunard Line will offer its most extensive range of voyages in 2011 -…

Global

Langham launches sustainable seafood menu

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2010

07 Mar 10 (TravMedia.com): The Bostonian restaurant at The Langham has unveiled, for the first time ever, a fully sustainable seafood

Global

Starwood unveils Cisco TelePresence meetings suites

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2010

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) unveiled its first in-hotel Cisco TelePresence meeting suites…

Airlines and Aviation

Iberia resumed Washington flights

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2010

Iberia will resume its service between Madrid and Washington D.C. starting March 29 2010.Three nonstop flights a week will be in operation on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with…

Features

American Airlines applies for Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2010

American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld Alliance, today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to acquire two daily slot pairs to…

Global

Sheraton to unveil US$4 billion of new developments

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2010

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Feb 16, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) announced today that its global powerhouse, Sheraton…

Airlines and Aviation

New Virgin Atlantic FFP benefits announced

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2010

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world's leading long haul airlines has today announced that Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold…

Global

New Virgin Blue FFP benefits announced

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2010

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world's leading long haul airlines has today announced that Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin launches Upper Class seat sale

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2010

Virgin Atlantic has announced an Upper Class seat sale to many of its destinations. The fares are available to cities such as New York, Boston, Chicago, Washington,…

Germany

Lufthansa expands from Dusseldorf

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2010

Lufthansa German Airlines is continuing to grow in Dusseldorf: With the start of the summer flight schedule, non-stop services are to be expanded with flights to Athens,…

Features

New Orleans Launches Strategic Unified Master Plan for the Tourism Industry

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2010

New Orleans has launched a strategic unified master plan for the city's tourism industry, which will create added value for convention and travel planner clients; unprecedented…

Airlines and Aviation

Iberia starts a code share agreement with Russian Airline S7

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2010

As of today, Iberia will start a code share agreement with S7, the largest Russian domestic air carrier by the number of passengers, on the flights between Moscow Domodedovo…

Airlines and Aviation

Branson slams "hypocritical" oneworld

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2010

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic's President, Sir Richard Branson, has highlighted what he believes to be the hypocritical approach Oneworld…

Global

Branson slams "hypocritical" oneworld

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2010

SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Jan. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic's President, Sir Richard Branson, has highlighted what he believes to be the hypocritical approach Oneworld…

Global

OutLoud Poetry event at The Langham HK

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2010

15 Jan 10 (TrvaMedia.com): The Bostonian at The Langham, Hong Kong will be embracing the arts in 2010. To kick off this year's new partnerships The Bostonian will be hosting OutLoud on…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Push for UK’s meeting industry

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2010

A year round governmental campaign, 'Keep Britain Talking', aims to raise the profile of the UK meetings and events industry to encourage business in the UK to keep communicating…

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines cabin crew to protest over contract

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2010

CHICAGO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), will conduct a…

Global

United Airlines cabin crew to protest over contract

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2010

CHICAGO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), will conduct a…

Features

Tourism to US falls by 1%

Mark Elliott Dec 13, 2009

The U.S. Department of Commerce announces that 4.1 million international visitors traveled to the United States in September 2009, a decrease of one percent compared to September 2008.…

Airlines and Aviation

Iberia adds flights to The Americas

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2009

Madrid, November 23rd, 2009: Iberia will increase its flights to some Latin American and U.S. destinations during the Christmas holiday period with additional frequencies to…

Global

SWISS posts profit, cuts winter capacity

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2009

03 Nov 09 (TravMedia.com): Swiss International Air Lines (Group) achieved an operating profit of CHF 113 million for the first nine months of 2009 (compared to a CHF 373 million operating…

Global

Silversea announces 2010 golf voyages

Mark Elliott Nov 2, 2009

Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises will once again host its popular Silver Links golf programme on 12 diverse itineraries aboard Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper in 2010.The programme offers…

Global

Lonely Planet digital innovation continues

Mark Elliott Oct 20, 2009

20 Oct 09 (TravMedia.com): Lonely Planet is among the first travel guide publishers to have products available for Amazon's (AMZN) Kindle e-reader as it ships internationally this…

Global

Sheraton to showcase Windows 7 before launch

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2009

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 2009-- Sheraton Hotels & Resorts continues to solidify its position as an industry powerhouse by working closely with Microsoft…

Global

Asian wine master publishes first book

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2009

(HONG KONG, October 12, 2009) - Hong Kong based Asset Publishing and Research Limited is pleased to announce the highly anticipated launch of 'Asian Palate', the first…

Global

Lufthansa reduces flights for winter

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2009

In view of weaker demand in the coming winter flight schedules, Lufthansa is reducing the number of its weekly flights, especially on German and European routes. All in all, a…

Global

Personal wealth dives

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2009

The UK and Sweden experienced the largest declines in personal wealth as result of the global economic crisis, losing 32% and 28% respectively. Australia was the third most dramatically…

Global

Starwood opens 40 hotels in North America

Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2009

PHOENIX - September 23, 2009 - From the 15th Annual Lodging Conference, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces it has executed 25 new…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways participates in US trade show

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2009

2 September 2009: San Diego, CALIFORNIA - Award-winning Qatar Airways made its present felt at this year's National Business Travel Association (NBTA) conference, unveiling a…

Global

Lufthansa signs codeshare deal with JetBlue

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2009

Lufthansa has signed a codeshare accord with JetBlue, allowing customers to initially benefit from twelve new destinations in USA and Puerto Rico.Lufthansa is offering customers…

Global

Travel Offers w/w 17 July 09

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2009

Starwood Hotels launches global summer sale Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced a sizzling summer sale. In a week-long wave of record-breaking discounts across the globe,…

Global

bmi expands Virgin code-share

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2009

bmi has added nine new destinations to its growing code-share route network from London Heathrow after expanding its code-share agreement with Virgin Atlantic. The new code-share…

Global

Qantas to cut senior exec positions

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2009

Qantas Airways may cut as many as 100 senior executive jobs in a restructuring process, Bloomberg reported citing the Australian Financial Review. The review is being completed by…

Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair considering transatlantic launch

Mark Elliott Oct 10, 2008

Ryanair is planning to launch low-cost transatlantic flight for as little as GBP10 (US$17), The Telegraph has reported. The UK-based low-cost carrier is considering setting up a…

Airlines and Aviation

Fight or flight?

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2008

A JetBlue flight from Boston to Fort Lauderdale was forced to make an emergency landing on Saturday after a fight broke out on board, CNN has reported. The row apparently centred…

By the Way

Naked man causes flight panic

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2008

An AmericanAirlines flight was diverted in mid-flight after a passenger stripped naked andtried to open an emergency exit, news.com.au has reported. Passengers on the Boston -Los…

Airlines and Aviation

American starts cuts

Mark Elliott May 29, 2008

The parent company of American Airlines has confirmed its first round of reductions to its flight schedule as part of its previously announced plans. The initial changes to the flight…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet Airways American Airlines codeshare

Mark Elliott Feb 12, 2008

India's Jet Airways and American Airlines have launched a codeshare partnership. This is Jet Airways' third codeshare partnership, after its partnerships with Brussels Airlines and…

Hotels

More Le Meridiens in the US

Dec 6, 2007

Starwood Hotels & Resorts is to open Le Meridien Hotels in Philadelphia and Cambridge (Boston) in the U.S, enlarging the portfolio there to five. Le Meridien Philadelphia was…

Features

Weak US$ not boosting US inbound

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2007

US Commerce Department data show persistent declines in overseas travel since September 11, 2001: Boston down 25%; Miami down 33%; Chicago down 21%; Los Angeles down 29%; Honolulu down…

Appointments

Mandarin Oriental’s new GMs

Oct 8, 2007

Anthony Costa heads the Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. Susanne Hatje, most recently General Manager of the Hong Kong property, moves over to Mandarin Oriental, Boston. At Mandarin…

Features

Yanks find cure in Asia

Mark Elliott Jun 25, 2007

This figure, though small, may hearten Yankees in India, Thailand and Singapore, who must be tired of telling their fellow Americans about the low-price,…