Low-cost airline easyJet carried a record 88.5 million passengers in the year to September 30th, up 10.2 per cent, with a record load factor of 92.9 per cent.The European carrier reported headline pro…
Ascott expands Indonesia offering with Ciputra Development Group deal
The Ascott has formed a strategic alliance with one of Indonesia’s top property developers – Ciputra Development Group.Under the alliance, Ascott will manage serviced residences to be deve…
2019 dates announced for Experience Africa tradeshow
The 2019 Experience Africa tradeshow will take place from June 24-26, 2019, at the Canary Wharf venue in London.The three-day event, which is driven by the African Travel and Tourism Association (Atta…
Conrad Washington, DC, on sale ahead of February opening
Conrad Washington, DC, is now accepting reservations for guests, meetings and events in anticipation of its opening in February.The 360-room hotel, situated at the corner of New York Avenue and 10th S…
Eva Air signs Air New Zealand codeshare partnership
Eva Air and Air New Zealand have signed a codeshare deal to expand their networks in north-east Asia and Oceania.Passengers of the two Star Alliance members will have access to codeshare options opera…
Carnival Cruise Line cuts first steel for largest ever ship
Carnival Cruise Line has the first steel for its newest class of ship.At the same time, the American cruise giant revealed the new livery for the as yet unnamed 180,000-ton XL vessel.When it takes to …
Gulf Air to welcome new A320neo aircraft following SMBC deal
Gulf Air and SMBC Aviation Capital have announced an agreement for the purchase and leaseback of six Airbus A320neo aircraft.This is SMBC Aviation Capital’s first deal with Gulf Air and follows …
Airbus begins test programme for ACJ320neo corporate jet
The first ACJ320neo has successfully completed a two hour and 40-minute first flight from Hamburg, getting its test-programme off to a good start.Derived from the popular A320neo airliner family, some…
Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi pencilled in for late 2019
Centara Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement for a 180-room property on Ao Nang Beach, Krabi.Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi will be the company’s fourth property …
FIHA: Global hotel chains plan expansion in Francophone Africa
The figures behind an unprecedented hotel expansion in Francophone Africa are revealed in the latest research by W Hospitality Group, the international experts in hotels, tourism and leisure based in …