Meet the Dolpo-paA remote outpost of the Himalayas which missed out on the adventure travel boom will have the chance to try its hand at tourism from November when a Scottish businessman leads the ina…
Princess Cruises orders two LNG-powered ships with Fincantieri
Princess Cruises has announced a memorandum of agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build two new cruise ships.The vessels will be based on a next-generation platform designed and are sla…
Murtinho takes over leadership of Royal Palm Hotel, Galapagos
The Royal Palm Hotel, Galapagos, has announced the appointment of a new general manager, Diego Andrade Murtinho.A native Ecuadorian with 20 years’ experience in retail, sales, marketing, hospita…
Abercrombie & Kent expands UK team with new appointments
Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent has announced senior hires across the business.Diogo Castanheira has joined the operator as sales manager for northern England, Scotland and Ireland.Castanh…
Tsukada Global partners with IHG for Kimpton Tokyo Shinjuku
Japan will welcome the opening of Kimpton Tokyo Shinjuku by InterContinental Hotels Group and Tsukada Global Holdings in 2020.The 162-room hotel will feature bold, playful design, award-winning dining…
Kenya to clamp down on block bookings for train service
The Kenya Ministry of Transport has clamped down on unregistered tourism players wanting to buy group tickets for the standard-gauge railway.According to Paul Maringa, Kenya’s Minister of Transp…
Farnborough 2018: Neeleman backed airline places huge Airbus A220 order
A new US airline start-up has announced a commitment for 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, with deliveries beginning in 2021.The memorandum of understanding was revealed at the Farnborough Air Show.This ne…
‘Utterly ridiculous’: Waverley Council wants to ban surfing at Bondi Beach
Every day tourists flock from around the world to catch a glimpse of Australia’s most photographed and lauded natural beauties.But Sydney’s Bondi Beach isn’t just a drawcard for its …
JetBlue cutting jobs in support centers
JetBlue is reducing staffing levels at support centers as part of an effort to bring down structural costs.“We aren’t disclosing a specific number today, but the reductions are a combinati…
Farnborough 2018: Hawaiian Airlines joins growing list of Dreamliner operators
Boeing and Hawaiian Airlines have finalised an order for ten 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $2.82 billion at list prices.The deal also includes purchase rights for ten additional 787s.“The Dreamli…