The Tourism Conservation Fund (TCF), in cooperation with SANParks, has announced the opening of its second funding window – part of the TCF’s Inclusive Business Linkage Fund – follow…
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SpiceJet welcomes first Boeing 737 Max 8 to fleet
SpiceJet has welcome the delivery of its first 737 Max 8 from Boeing.The airline plans to use the 737 MAX to expand and standardise its fleet, while leveraging the super-efficient jet to reduce fuel c…
Marriott outlines expansion plans for United Arab Emirates
Marriott International continues to reinforce its position as a leading hospitality company in the UAE with the expected addition of 11 new properties by year-end and a robust development outlook over…
Ice-defying expedition cruise ships charting new courses
A new generation of polar cruise ships now being readied will open fresh cruise territory, make it possible to go deeper and longer into arctic areas or to sail at times of the year never before attem…
Al Manara takes Luxury Collection into Jordan
The Luxury Collection has welcomed the opening of its first property in Jordan.Developed by Eagle Hills Jordan, the 207-room Al Manara, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is in the heart of Aqaba’s newe…
Louvre Hotels Group takes over property in Ethiopia
Louvre Hotels Group has signed a management agreement to convert the WaterFall Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to a Tulip Inn.Current owner, M.S.A Oils, Seeds and Cereals Exporting, spent Br60 million…
New head of human resources for Jurys Inn
Jurys Inn has appointed Julieann Brennan as its new head of human resources.Brennan begins her new role with over 20 years of senior management experience in the hospitality industry, having held vari…
WTM Africa Tourism Investors’ Summit to launch in 2019
Following the success of the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa Investors’ Forum in 2018, WTM Africa has announced that it will expand on this initiative dedicated to highlighting investment poten…
Jet Airways receives latest 737 MAX from Boeing
Jet Airways has received its fifth Boeing 737 MAX, as part of its fleet modernisation plan in line with its commitment to offer its guests a considerably superior and differentiated flying experience.…
British Airways celebrates 60 years of transatlantic jet fligh
Sixty years ago, British Airways, then called British Overseas Airways Corporation, became the first airline to fly a turbo jet engine aircraft between Europe and New York, reducing the journey time f…