Avalon Waterways will launch its 17th ship, the Avalon View, in Europe next year.The ship will be its 14th in Europe. Its 13th, the Avalon Envision, will be christened in April by Elizabeth Gilbert, a…
Lots of jobs, less immigration causing hotel labor shortages
With U.S. unemployment remaining at record lows and immigration reform efforts at a political impasse, the hospitality sector finds itself grappling with a growing labor shortage problem.According to …
Strong start to 2019 for UK airports
Some 5.9 million passengers travelled through Heathrow in January, an increase of 2.1 per cent on the figure recorded last year.As Heathrow recorded its 27th consecutive month of growth, figures were …
W Dubai – The Palm brings new taste of luxury to Middle East
W Hotels Worldwide has announced the opening of W Dubai – The Palm, located on the Palm Jumeirah, the largest man-made island in the world.W Dubai – The Palm is the newest W Escape, the W …
Zimbabwe harnesses World Government Summit to promote destination
Zimbabwe is placing itself in the global spotlight as an African tourism destination of choice through its attendance at the World Government Summit, which took place from February 10 to 12Zimbabwean …
Viceroy Los Cabos Stylish Luxury Resort in Baja
My welcome drink in the lobby of Viceroy Los Cabos was a colorful refreshment in what looked like a plastic bag, with a straw sticking out of the top. This spin on Mexican street stall practices seeme…
Cruise & Maritime Voyages’ world cruise a relative bargain
Cruise & Maritime Voyages will do a 2020 world cruise that will sail for 120 days roundtrip from London.The Jan. 6–May 5 cruise is priced at $12,699 per person for an interior cabin and $16,…
Kasa Hotel Riviera Maya to open in June
Kasa Hotel Collection has announced its second hotel in Mexico, Kasa Hotel Riviera Maya, will open in June.The hotel, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, sits in the exclusive beach, marine …
Bishop joins Sandals as business development manager
Tamzin Bishop has been appointed as business development manager for Unique Vacations UK, an affiliate of the exclusive worldwide sales and marketing representative for Sandals and Beaches Resorts.Bis…
Flybe to be wound up if Connect Airways sale fails
Regional airline Flybe has warned shareholders it will be wound up if they do not accept the terms of an acquisition proposed by Connect Airways.Connect Airways is a consortium led by Virgin Atlantic …