Frank Marrenbach, longstanding chief executive of the Oetker Collection, has confirmed he will leave the company to take on a new role as managing partner of Germany-based Althoff Hotels.He will pass …
Hospitality industry widens battle against plastic
British Airways and Radisson Hotel Group have become the latest hospitality organisations to outline plans to reduce dependence on single-use plastic.The British flag-carrier announced a new target to…
Qatar Airways cuts capacity to South Korea and Iran
Qatar Airways has cut capacity to Iran and South Korea as both countries battle the coronavirus outbreak.Flights and from South Korea will temporarily operate with a smaller aircraft.An Airbus A350-90…
SAACI 2020 to encourage youth participation
The Southern African Association for the Conference Industry (SAACI) will be giving tourism students from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) the opportunity to work at the upcoming SAACI Congress hel…
Hard Rock Hotel Dublin opens to first guests
With a presence spanning over 76 countries, Hard Rock International continues its expansion into Europe with the opening of Hard Rock Hotel Dublin.Located on Exchange Street Upper near the Temple Bar …
Toad racing to night diving: 8 ways to experience Cairns’ nightlife
By day, Cairns is an tropical mecca teeming with activities for all ages, those who are water babies and those who aren’t so keen, and wildlife explorers. But when dusk rolls around, Cairns nigh…
Expedia unveils huge job cuts to slim organisation
Expedia has said it will dismiss around 3,000 members of staff, including 500 at its headquarters in Seattle.The move comes after a change of leadership following the departure of chief executive Mark…
Sidine to lead Millennium Hotels in Saudi Arabia
Millennium Hotels & Resorts Middle East & Africa has appointed accomplished hotelier Hamid Sidine as its managing director for Saudi Arabia.The move comes as the hospitality firm forges ahead …
Russia appointed Convention & Culture Partner for ITB Berlin
Russia has stepped up as the Convention & Culture Partner for ITB Berlin 2020.In the role, Russia will be represented with several sessions at the ITB Berlin Convention.Zarina Doguzova will give a…
Jannah Hotels signs new Carter & White partnership
Jannah Hotels & Resorts has entered into a supply partnership with Carter & White.The news was revealed at a joint press conference held at Jannah Burj Al Sarab Hotel earlier.Under the supply …