Radisson Hospitality has signed the first Radisson Collection hotel in France, in the La Défense business area of Paris.The Radisson Collection Hotel & Suites, Paris La Défense will …
Six Senses Krabey Island opens in Cambodia
Six Senses Krabey Island has flung open the doors of its 40 private pool villas to welcome its first guests.Originally planned for a December opening, the landscaped 30-acre private island is located …
People on the move: Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa appoints new Executive Director
Anton Gillis has been appointed Executive Director of Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa, effective April 1.Gillis will be working closely with Managing Director, George Cohen, on the hotel’s busines…
Virgin Atlantic to debut in South America with new São Paulo route
Virgin Atlantic will launch flights between London Heathrow and São Paulo, Brazil, in 2020.Flying daily between London Heathrow and São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport, the 11 hr 5…
Korean Air signs interline deal with Flybe
Korean Air has announced an interline agreement with Flybe, which will enable agents to book Korean Air flights from regional airports in their global distribution system.Travel agents will be able to…
Disney’s Riviera Resort to feature foldout beds
ORLANDO — Disney unveiled a model room for its Riviera Resort, which is scheduled to open at Disney World in December.The European-themed property will be the 15th to join Disney’s Vacatio…
Ridgeon appointed head of sales for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed the appointment of Geoff Ridgeon as its new head of sales, with effect from May 7th.Reporting into Justin Stanton, sales and marketing director, Ridgeon will tak…
UK train punctuality to be measured to the minute
From April, train operators in the UK will publish a new measure of punctuality as part of a plan to reduce delays.Trains will now be measured to the minute at stops.This is against the current measur…
Nakheel reports strong profits for 2018
Nakheel – the master developer behind the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai – has announced a net profit of AED4.38 billion for 2018.Meanwhile, the company’s total equity has more than doubled …
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts to open in Addis Ababa
Swiss hotel management company, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, is set to open its first hotel in Ethiopia the last quarter of this year.The 252-room Mövenpick Hotel Addis Ababa will be loca…