Air New Zealand has been awarded the inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Team Award at the 2019 International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting held in Seoul, Korea.The award inter…
Azamara simplifies its name and expands tour selection
Azamara is dropping “Club Cruises” from its name and doubling down on its commitment to destination-focused cruising.The line is touting an increased selection of guided pre- and post-crui…
Hotel Indigo Doha Lusail signed for 2023 opening in Qatar
InterContinental Hotel Group has signed a management agreement with Qatari holding company, Al Sraiya Hotels & Hospitality Group, to debut its global upper-upscale boutique brand, Hotel Indigo, in…
Anderson to lead Connect Airways
Mark Anderson has been appointed chief executive of Connect Airways.Jointly owned by Virgin Atlantic, Stobart Group and fund manager Cyrus Capital Partners, the new entity will take control of struggl…
Five Palm Jumeirah launches Skyline Thursdays
Guests are being invited to cool down with Five Palm Jumeirah’s summer line-up, featuring the very best in entertainment at its new weekly pool party – Skyline Thursdays.With live DJ sets …
Airbnb raises concerns over proposed ‘thresholds’
The current draft of the Tourism Amendment Bill fails to distinguish between the formal and informal accommodation sectors, and could create unfair conditions for home sharing, according to Airbnb.A p…
United States arrivals drive tourism growth in Caribbean
Spurred on by a 24 per cent rise in arrivals from the United States, the Caribbean recorded a healthy 12 per cent increase in tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2019, according to statistics…
Heathrow benefits from early holiday season to continue passenger growth
Over 6.7 million passengers travelled through Heathrow during May, the 31st month of consecutive growth at the London airport.The figure is up 1.4 per cent on the same time last year, boosted by both …
United Airlines signs up to Airbus Skywise data platform
United Airlines has become the latest carrier to connect to Airbus’ open-data platform, Skywise.The United States-based airline will leverage Skywise to enhance all aspects of its maintenance an…
Webb Ellis trophy touches down in Tokyo, Japan, ahead of Rugby World Cup
Emirates has carried the Webb Ellis Cup in Tokyo ahead of the Rugby World Cup.The silver-gilt trophy, presented since the inaugural Rugby World Cup tournament in 1987, was transported on Emirates flig…