Accor is bringing the Fairmont brand to Ireland with the signing of the historic Carton House.In partnership with the owner, Belmullet Hospitality Group, a United States-based investor in luxury prope…
Nothing can stop german tourists from traveling
Tour operator bankruptcies, airline insolvencies and flight shame – the past year presented the German travel industry with many challenges. But the current HolidayCheck holiday monitor paints a…
ITB Berlin publicises travel industry events held this week
Despite the cancellation of ITB Berlin this year, exhibitors are still being encouraged to promote their travel industry events in the city through official channels.With the show due to start today, …
Mass hotel cancellations – how to manage them to save the future
The FORST Business School of Tourism has included a scenario that has become a reality for many businesses today as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, now officially COVID-19, and its impact on mas…
Doniz appointed chief information officer with Boeing
Boeing has appointed Susan Doniz to the role of chief information officer and senior vice president of information technology and data analytics.She will take up the position in May.Doniz will succeed…
Latest targets of fraudsters are hotel and airline loyalty points
Any idea how many points you have in your loyalty accounts? If you don’t, it would be good idea to start paying attention, say anti-fraud experts, because loyalty point theft is a big and escala…
Modern luxury focuses on environment, time and health
One can define modern luxury in different ways. Those who give their travel brand clever storytelling can benefit from it in a variety of ways.Have you ever noticed that status symbols of the past hav…
Tenerife coronavirus outbreak reaches completion phase
Tourism authorities in Tenerife have moved to limit the damage done to the sector following an outbreak of the coronavirus.Claiming the situation is already in its “completion phase,” offi…
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi debuts new Family Zone
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has welcomed guests to experience its all-new Family Zone for the first time.Complete with four state-of-the-art attractions designed exclusively for younger guests, the new ar…
Knysna winter festivals and tours
The 37th annual Knysna Oyster Festival will be held from June 26-July 5 in the greater Knysna area.On offer will be oyster specials, comedy shows, oyster shucking and the waitron race, a charity event…