River cruises tourism model has gotten rid of the two misconceptions that stained its image: first, it has nothing to do with maritime cruises; and second, it is not only for people over 50 years old,…
Gulf Air seeks boutique positioning with new strategy
Gulf Air has sought to reposition itself as a “boutique” carrier, focusing on service ahead of volume.The loss-making national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain revealed the plans as part …
SAA boosts Washington services
SAA will increase frequencies between Washington DC’s Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) via Accra’s Kotoka International Airp…
Top 5 Must-eat foods from Puerto Rico
Don’t get fooled by Puerto Rico’s status. Yes, the Caribbean island is indeed an unincorporated U.S. territory, but that doesn’t imply that the menu is all about fast-food burgers an…
Hainan Airlines launches Paris-Chongqing connection
A Boeing 787 operated by Hainan Airlines has left Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and started its 12-hour flight to Paris.Carrying more than 100 passengers earlier, the flight was the first l…
Chopra launches new Postcard Hotel venture in India
Former Oberoi Group president, Kapil Chopra, has returned to the hospitality market with the launch of The Postcard Hotel.The brand will offer intimate luxury hotels, aimed at the bold and the ambitio…
Fortini takes up leadership of Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort
Marriott has introduced Emilio Fortini as general manager of Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, North Malé Atoll, Maldives.His recent appointment coincides with the completion of a $…
Job losses expected following Monarch Aircraft Engineering collapse
Hundreds of job losses are expected following the collapse of Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited (MAEL).The former engineering arm of bankrupt holiday carrier Monarch Airlines had been put up for sa…
Radisson Blu brings two new Abu Dhabi properties to market
Radisson Blu has opened two hotels in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates.Both hotels hold prominent locations, with the Radisson Blu Hotel & Resort, Abu Dhabi Corniche located on the v…
Fastjet reschedules Vic Falls flights
Fastjet Zimbabwe says, effective January 10, its three times a week Victoria Falls-Johannesburg service will be replaced by a seasonal schedule.The amendment, says the airline, is in line with the str…