Cyrrus has acquired Brighton City Airport with the backing of a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK.The North Yorkshire-based company, established in 2007 in Thirsk, is a global aviation consultan…
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eDreams Odigeo set to appoint new chairman
The board of directors at eDreams Odigeo has appointed Thomas Vollmoeller as its new chairman and independent director.He will take up the role at the start of January, subject to shareholder approval…
British Airways steps in to replace Virgin Atlantic on Saint Lucia route
Saint Lucia will welcome new flights from the UK next summer, with British Airways to introduce a twice weekly departure.The flights will commence on July 4th and will run through August 29th, 2020.Th…
Wizz Air to launch flights from London Southend for first time
Wizz Air will begin operations at London Southend Airport with the launch of flights to the popular Eastern European destinations of Bucharest in Romania and Vilnius in Lithuania.Departures will begin…
German tourism sees continued growth in early 2019
With an increase of 3.3 percent in June, German incoming tourism is continuing its steady growth.According to provisional figures from the Federal Statistical Office, 39.8 million international overni…
Ruge appointed general manager at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko
Kempinski Hotels has appointed Christian Ruge as the new general manager at Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko, Bulgaria.Having worked in Germany, New York, Poland, Egypt, China, the United Arab Emira…
Hurtigruten unveils plans for hybrid powered expedition ships
Hurtigruten has revealed it will makeover three of its vessels to transform them into hybrid powered expedition cruise ships.Equipped with battery packs and other green technology, the three ships wil…
Winkler appointed general manager at Fairmont the Palm
Kai Winkler has been appointed to the role of general manager with Fairmont the Palm in Dubai.Taking over leadership of the hotel, situated on the iconic Palm Jumeirah, the German national is a season…
Europcar signs sponsorship partnership with Fulham FC
Europcar Mobility Group UK has signed a new partnership to help its Europcar car rental brand reach a wider audience in the next couple of years.The new partnership will see Europcar become the offici…
Deer to take helm at Fred. Olsen in September
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has appointed Peter Deer as its new managing director.Deer, who will take up the role at the start of September, will take over from Mike Rodwell, who will be retiring from Fr…