Royal Caribbean International is ending its onboard entertainment partnership with DreamWorks Studios in April.The DreamWorks characters, such as Shrek and the animals from the Madagascar series, are …
Boeing Business Jets unveils BBJ 777X
Boeing Business Jets is launching the BBJ 777X, a new model that can fly more than half way around the world without stopping, farther than any business jet ever built.“Our most exclusive custom…
Cheval recalibrates offering ahead of international expansion
Cheval has announced the expansion of its brand beyond Cheval Residences with the launch of Cheval Collection, a platform to expand the Cheval brand in an international context.Cheval Collection is a …
Qatar launches first global destination campaign
Qatar launched its first global destination campaign aimed at positioning the Arabian Gulf country as an attractive destination for authentic and bespoke experiences. Under the tagline ‘Qatar. Q…
Ethiopian Airlines to create visa hub for Chinese tourists
Ethiopian Airlines will set up a visa hub next month to allow Chinese travellers to apply for visas to 35 African countries.This is according to the airline’s CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam, who spoke…
Packaging for South American tourists
For tour operators and DMCs looking to grow their South American clientele, Tourism Update asked some industry experts how best to package for this emerging market.Factors to considerIt is widely acce…
Sommer promoted to president, international, with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has promoted Harry Sommer to the position of president, international.This newly created executive role reinforces the company’s commitment to expanding and divers…
Road Scholar to operate its own ship
The nonprofit tour operator Road Scholar will for the first time operate its own cruise ship rather than send groups on vessels run by existing operators.Starting in 2020, Road Scholar will have use o…
Which? warns airline passengers over ‘no-show’ clauses
Which? are warning airlines that they are at risk of breaking consumer law by imposing rip-off ‘no show’ clauses.Some carriers use the clauses to cash in when a passenger misses the first …
Avolon places order for 100 A330neos with Airbus
Avolon has announced an order for 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft in a deal valued at US$11.5 billion at current list prices.The international aircraft leasing company has signed an order for 75 A3…