AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand.The aircraft was delivered via lessor Avolon and is the first of two A330neos set…
New park expected to elevate Universal to the next level
With the exception of Universal Orlando Resort’s Volcano Bay waterpark, which opened in 2017, Universal’s Epic Universe will mark the first major park opening in the U.S. in nearly 20 year…
Tilling to step down as Funway Holidays managing director
Melissa Tilling has revealed she will step down from her role as managing director of Funway Holidays after 11 years with the company.The company is owned by Apple Leisure Group Vacations (ALGV).Effec…
Manchester Airport seeks to maximise HS2 benefits
Charlie Cornish, chief executive of Manchester Airports Group, has met with Mark Thurston, chief executive of HS2, to discuss the potential for the new train line to boost the northern economy.Key to …
Runway repairs see Dubai International passenger numbers slip
Dubai International welcomed 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019, maintaining its position as the world’s largest international airport by traffic volume.The closure of one of DXB&…
Accor to open new Nairobi hotel
Accor has signed a management agreement for its first MGallery Hotel Collection property in Nairobi.It has partnered with Jit Group to launch the 105-room MGallery Gigiri, a premium boutique hotel. Th…
Casa de Mita Updated Review and Video Tour
We recently got to return to one of our favorite beach resorts in Mexico: the intimate all-inclusive Casa de Mita north of Puerto Vallarta. It was even better the second time around.Unlike most travel…
New Zealand’s new Sky Waka opens for mountain high sightseeing
New Zealand’s newest on-mountain tourism experience has opened to sightseers. The new Sky Waka gondola travels 1.8 km through one of the North Island’s most rugged and spectacular landscap…
Greens and Greenes get a day to fly free on Frontier
Want to fly free on Frontier Airlines? It will help if you’re Green — or Greene.As part of the discount carrier’s ongoing Green Week initiative, Frontier is offering free flights on …
Hong Kong International cancels all Monday evening flights
Hong Kong International Airport cancelled all flights on Monday as thousands of protesters descend on the location to campaign against a proposed extradition bill and police treatment of protesters.Cr…