LATAM Airlines Group has signed a codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines designed to provide greater connectivity with the United States.The deal, covering operations at LATAM Airlines Peru, LATAM A…
Hyatt Hotels unveils ambitious 2020 expansion plans
Hyatt Hotels has revealed more than 20 new luxury hotels and resorts are expected to join its portfolio worldwide by the end of 2020.The additions include new properties under the Park Hyatt, Andaz, A…
National Park Service backs off tour bus fee
ORLANDO — The National Parks Service has pulled back a proposal to raise fees on tour operators visiting national parks in 2020, according to the National Tour Association and U.S. Tour Operator…
Parfitt handed marketing leadership of Dorchester Collection in UK
Dorchester Collection has announced the appointment of Emma Parfitt as area director of marketing communications for its three UK hotels.Properties include the Dorchester and 45 Park Lane in London&rs…
Viva Cruises to launch MS Seaventure in 2021
River cruise specialist Viva Cruises is entering the expedition market with its new ship MS Seaventure (formally MS Bremen).The ship is set to launch in May 2021.Viva Cruises now offers four-star expe…
Syria: Tourism Recovery Amidst The War
Traveling to places marked by death and tragedy is becoming a popular practice known as dark tourism, and while for some Syrians this has been a tremendous aid in returning to normalcy, for others, it…
Salibi takes up global human resources role with Kempinski
Kempinski Hotels has appointed Melissa Salibi to the role of chief human resources officer and member of the management board.In her new role, she will drive the Kempinski human resources agenda world…
Forests and water, a link that benefits man
Trees retain and regulate rainwaterThe foliage of the trees intercepts the rainwater and prevents the direct impact of the drops on the ground, protecting it against erosion and waterlogging. It also …
Piffaretti returns to lead development at Kempinski
Kempinski Hotels has appointed Christophe Piffaretti as chief development officer and member of the management board.In this role, Piffaretti will be responsible for the expansion of the Kempinski por…
Paparoa Track Great Walk partially open, in spite of landslide
New Zealand’s tenth Great Walk is now open.The Paparoa Track welcomed its first set of walkers this weekend in spite of landslips and setbacks that have dogged its construction on the wild West …