Airbus and Spirit Airlines have agreed to a memorandum of understanding for the United States-based airline to acquire up to 100 A320neo planes.Spirit announced its intention to place firm orders for …
New investment role for Carroll at InterContinental Hotels Group
InterContinental Hotels Group has appointed Steve Carroll to the role of senior vice president, capital investments and transactions, EMEAA and Greater China, with immediate effect.In this new role, C…
FBI finds no link among tourist deaths in D.R.
The FBI has uncovered no connection with a cluster of tourist deaths in the Dominican Republic, supporting the country’s position that the deaths were coincidental.The FBI released the results o…
Four Points by Sheraton Doha takes brand into Qatar
Four Points by Sheraton Doha has officially opened, marking the brand’s debut in the country.The 120-room, re-flagged property will operate under a franchise agreement and will be managed by Le …
Corinthia signs with Reuben brothers for Rome property
The Reuben brothers have acquired an historic property in the centre of Rome and entered into contractual arrangements with Corinthia Hotels to develop, lease and operate it.The property is the former…
Ambitious expansion plans unveiled at Hamad International, Qatar
Hamad International Airport has revealed plans for its second expansion phase.The designs were unveiled to an international audience of real estate investors at Cityscape Qatar.The project will featur…
Gondwana Game Reserve launches Pioneer Trail
In November, Gondwana Game Reserve (www.gondwanagr.co.za) on the Garden Route will launch its Pioneer Trail – a three-day walking safari for groups of up to eight guests.As most game-walking tra…
Norwegian to launch JetBlue partnership next summer
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 flights between …
VFS TasHeel launches Saudi visa services around world
VFS TasHeel has launched tourist visa services for guests looking to visit Saudi Arabia at its centres across 30 countries worldwide.The organisation is an authorised visa service provider for the min…
Agents urged to communicate when headlines spook clients
When a crisis, real or perceived, hits a popular destination, solid communication among advisors, suppliers and clients is key to maintaining bookings or switching a traveler’s final destination…