Tom Pritzker, Executive Chairman, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and The Pritzker Organization, will be honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (AL…
Japan Airlines signs cooperation agreement with Aeroflot
Japan Airlines and Aeroflot have signed a memorandum of understanding for a strategic cooperation agreement to pursue commercial opportunities.The deal is designed to benefit the customers of both air…
Spring launch for Beyond Escapes in the UK
A luxury holiday company is set to launch in the UK in the new year, bringing with it a brand-new concept for the staycation market and a UK investment of £60 million pounds.Beyond Escapes will …
Mount Agung ash cloud forces closure of Bali airport
The Indonesian government has closed Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali as Mount Agung continues to pump potentially dangerous ash into the atmosphere.At the same time authorities have raised th…
Ethiopian Airlines welcomes the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Ethiopian Airlines has become the first airline service in Africa to add Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet. The aircraft model is one of the most technically advanced, ultra-comfortable, fuel-effic…
2nd UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism held in Mendoza, Argentina
The 2nd UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism was held in Mendoza, Argentina in September to highlight the importance of wine and gastronomy as the crucial aspect of tourism development. The Confere…
M Social to expand into Auckland, New Zealand, in early 2018
Singapore-based M Social has now successfully been transplanted abroad.A second M Social opened its doors in Auckland earlier and has started making waves in New Zealand’s hotel sector.With the …
Carnival raises price of beverage package
Carnival Cruise Line has increased the cost of its Cheers! beverage package effective Jan. 1.The pre-cruise purchase cost will go from $49.95 per person, per day to $51.95, a 4% increase.On the ship, …
Newcastle International Airport set for busiest year in a decade
Newcastle International Airport is continuing to celebrate record numbers after welcoming its five millionth passenger for 2017 earlier.It is the first time the airport has reached the milestone since…
Jack Nicklaus leads winners at 2017 World Golf Awards
Golfing legend Jack Nicklaus has been voted Golf Course Designer of the Year at the World Golf Awards.Nicklaus – nicknamed the Golden Bear – was the big winner at golf tourism’s even…