Farnborough 2018: GOL increase Boeing 737 MAX order to 135 planes
Boeing and GOL Airlines announced today that the Brazilian carrier is adding the newest and largest member of the 737 MAX family with a new contract t…
Travel deals of the week (+ be in to win)
Deal of the week: Antarctica discountsPolar voyages in Antarctica are discounted by 30 per cent for 2019 and 2020 if bookings are paid for by August 1…
Abdalla appointed vice president of social media marketing at Hilton
Hilton has appointed Noha Abdalla to the tole of vice president of social media marketing.In this newly created role, she will lead the global, enterp…
Eigelaar appointed general manager at The Belfry
The Belfry Hotel & Resort has appointed Chris Eigelaar as general manager.Four‐time host of the Ryder Cup and voted as Europe’s Best G…
Residence Inn by Marriott London Kensington opens to guests
Marriott International has announced the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott London Kensington, the largest property in the extended-stay brand&rsquo…
ITB Asia unveils keynote speaker line-up ahead of 2018 event
ITB Asia has announced this year’s line-up of keynote speakers.Under the overarching conference theme of Travel Reimagined, key industry leaders…
Argentinian Crisis Affects Tourism In Neighboring Countries
Argentina’s economic situation, with its currency among the most devaluated ones of the year, has been a cause for concern for authorities respo…
New Zealand to soon decide on proposed tourist tax
The public comment period ends this Sunday for a proposed tax that would charge visitors between $17 and $24. The tax revenue would be used to fund to…
Disney Cruise Line schedules Christmas activities
Disney Cruise Line said the year-end holidays on its ships will include Dickens-inspired carolers and a tropical holiday deck party, among other event…
Singapore Tourism Board joins with Alipay to promote destination
Alipay and the Singapore Tourism Board have launched a series of joint marketing initiatives aimed at raising destination awareness and driving touris…
Virtuo car rental service launches in London
The first 100 per cent mobile car rental service, Virtuo, is set to shake up the car rental scene as it launches in London.Already a success in France…
Farnborough 2018: Boeing predicts $15tr commercial aviation market over next two decades
Boeing has lifted its long-term forecast for commercial airplanes as rising passenger traffic and upcoming airplane retirements drive the need for 42,…
Interest in Cuba travel wanes
Fewer Americans are interested in traveling to Cuba this year, according to a survey from travel insurance firm Allianz Global Assistance.This year, 1…
From bans on coloured Christmas lights and ‘pelican touching’: Strangest laws around the world
Most cities and countries share similar rules – and that certainly makes life a bit easier for everyone.But a new internet thread has revealed h…
James to lead spa offering at the Langley
Alex James has joined the team at the Langley, a Luxury Collection Hotel, as spa director.James’ appointment will see her responsible for the la…
Celebrity Cruises bringing Edge design to older ships
Celebrity Cruises will spend $500 million harmonizing the design of its existing ships with the new Celebrity Edge.The ships will get a remake that ad…
Novella to lead the Lanesborough, London
The Lanesborough, London, has announced the appointment of Marco Novella as managing director.In his new role, Novella will be overseeing operations o…
Farnborough 2018: Jet Airways fleshes out Boeing 737 MAX 8 order
Boeing and Jet Airways confirmed that the Indian carrier placed an order for an additional 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony at the 201…
Cruising the Islands in Style With Go Galapagos of Ecuador
When you start looking into your big bucket list trip to the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, the choices can be overwhelming. When to go? Which islands?…