Embraer celebrates anniversary with São Paulo investment
Embraer has announced a US$30 million investment in the expansion of its Eugênio de Melo unit.The facility is based in São José do…
Korean Air cuts Japan routes as political tension grows
Korean Air has announced its plans to adjust the frequency of some routes to Japan as tensions between the two countries rise.At the same time, the ai…
Port of Seattle explores new facilities as passenger numbers rise
The Port of Seattle has seen its biggest cruise season yet, with an estimated 1,204,170 revenue cruise passengers this year, breaking last year’…
Britain prepares for record breaking bank holiday weekend
VisitEngland’s August bank holiday trip-tracker survey has revealed that 8.6 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in …
German tourism sees continued growth in early 2019
With an increase of 3.3 percent in June, German incoming tourism is continuing its steady growth.According to provisional figures from the Federal Sta…
Ruge appointed general manager at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
Kempinski Hotels has appointed Christian Ruge as the new general manager at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko, Bulgaria.Having worked in Germany, New…
Venezuelan man makes ‘one-legged’ trek across South America
A Venezuelan man who lost his left leg in a traffic accident has walked to the bottom tip of South America, hoping to inspire his daughter and his com…
Tourist asks his Uber driver to show him the most ‘dangerous place’ in Rio
When it comes to making stupid decisions after a few beers while on holidays, this Australian tourist may well take the cake.After travelling around C…
UK visitors drive arrivals upward in Chicago
The United States city of Chicago has seen a large spike in UK visitor numbers, reporting a 15.2 per cent increase in those visiting in 2018 compared …
Luton Airport to get first express-style train service
London Luton Airport has announced a new partnership agreement with Abellio, which will operate the East Midlands Railway for the next eight years.The…
Ruge appointed general manager at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
Kempinski Hotels has appointed Christian Ruge as the new general manager at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko, Bulgaria.Having worked in Germany, New…
American tourists to Rwanda grows by 114%
Numbers of American tourists to Rwanda have grown by 114% year on year, according to the latest data from international travel agency network, Virtuos…
CasaMolle is a Great Atacama Hotel Alternative With Golf
Did you know that you can play golf or lush fairways and greens in northern Chile, then sleep nearby in a well-equipped boutique hotel? Thanks to the …
Avani unveils plans for two new Australia properties
Building on the success of its debut on the Gold Coast and central Melbourne, Avani Hotels & Resorts will welcome guests to two new properties in …
U.S. delays implementation of group fee for national parks
The National Park Service has delayed an expanded implementation of new fees on tour operators.The application process has been moved back from Oct. 1…
Waterman takes up sales leadership at Visit Orlando
Visit Orlando chief executive, George Aguel, has announced industry veteran Michael Waterman has been appointed chief sales officer for the organisati…
Hurtigruten unveils plans for hybrid powered expedition ships
Hurtigruten has revealed it will makeover three of its vessels to transform them into hybrid powered expedition cruise ships.Equipped with battery pac…
Jamwal appointed to lead Hilton Durban
Vikram Jamwal has been appointed general manager of Hilton Durban in South Africa.Jamwal most recently served as Hilton’s regional director of r…
Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton opens in Mexico City
Hilton has announced the opening of Umbral, Curio Collection by Hilton, representing the brand’s debut in Mexico City.The modern 59-room boutiqu…