LATAM Airlines Group has reported operating income of US$567.9 million for year to December 31st, 2016, an increase of 10.5 per cent compared with 2015.Operating margins reached six per cent above ful…
North America
Alaska Air fortifies San Diego presence
Alaska Airlines furthered its expansion strategy post-Virgin America acquisition, adding six new routes from San Diego.Between late August and mid-December, the carrier will launch daily routes to Oma…
MSC Meraviglia coming to America
MSC Cruises will bring the new MSC Meraviglia to North America permanently in late 2018 to be one of three ships doing Caribbean cruises from Miami.“The ship that will be christened in Le Havre …
Florida’s House votes for big cut in tourism-promotion budget
Florida lawmakers on Friday voted overwhelmingly to cut Visit Florida’s budget by 67%, in addition to a series of other reforms to the state’s marketing arm.In an 80-35 vote, the state&rsq…
London visitor accommodation sees more overnight stays than ever before
London’s hotels and other accommodation recorded over 56 million overnight stays last year, more than any other city in Europe, new research reveals.According to European Cities Marketing there …
Los Angeles welcomes a record 47.3 million visitors in 2016
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (L.A. Tourism) President & CEO Ernest Wooden Jr announced that the city welcomed 47.3 million visitors in 2016, excee…
Air Canada launches new online presence backed by Amadeus
Simple, better, quicker, accurate: these are the hallmarks of the best online shopping experiences for travellers when it comes to booking a flight.And now customers of Air Canada have all of these fe…
An icon among the world’s great hotels, the Waldorf sets 3-year return to glory
Jay Hartman first stayed at the Waldorf Astoria in 1992, when he arrived in New York for a job interview. The hotel’s storied history was not lost on him. Nor was its age.“The lobby was bu…
Homewood Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City Draper opens in Utah, USA
Homewood Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton’s All Suites portfolio, has announced the opening of its newest property, Homewood Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City Draper.Designed for guests who want t…
Windstar aims to grow its fleet, offer more lavish excursions
ABOARD THE STAR PRIDE — Windstar Cruises plans more elaborate shore excursions, an improved loyalty program and an upgraded lineup of enrichment speakers.Speaking to a group aboard the annual Pr…