easyJet has taken delivery of its first A321neo aircraft at the Farnborough international Airshow.Welcoming the first of 30 of the planes to the fleet, the event was attended by easyJet chief executiv…
Kerzner takes One&Only brand into Asia with Malaysia property
Kerzner International had revealed plans for One&Only Desaru Coast in Malaysia.A 128-acre beachfront development, the property will include 42 suites, two luxury suites and an exclusive four-bedro…
Major renovations at Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel
Zimbabwe’s Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) has completed a US$1 million refurbishment of the 88-room Victoria Falls Rainbow Hotel.The renovation began in November last year and included a complete o…
Farnborough 2018: GOL increase Boeing 737 MAX order to 135 planes
Boeing and GOL Airlines announced today that the Brazilian carrier is adding the newest and largest member of the 737 MAX family with a new contract that converts 30 current MAX orders to the 737 MAX …
Travel deals of the week (+ be in to win)
Deal of the week: Antarctica discountsPolar voyages in Antarctica are discounted by 30 per cent for 2019 and 2020 if bookings are paid for by August 18 this year. There are six ships and a range of cr…
Abdalla appointed vice president of social media marketing at Hilton
Hilton has appointed Noha Abdalla to the tole of vice president of social media marketing.In this newly created role, she will lead the global, enterprise-wide strategy for content, campaigns and comm…
Eigelaar appointed general manager at The Belfry
The Belfry Hotel & Resort has appointed Chris Eigelaar as general manager.Four‐time host of the Ryder Cup and voted as Europe’s Best Golf Hotel and England’s Best Golf Course at …
Residence Inn by Marriott London Kensington opens to guests
Marriott International has announced the opening of Residence Inn by Marriott London Kensington, the largest property in the extended-stay brand’s European portfolio.In a prime position on Warwi…
ITB Asia unveils keynote speaker line-up ahead of 2018 event
ITB Asia has announced this year’s line-up of keynote speakers.Under the overarching conference theme of Travel Reimagined, key industry leaders will be providing insights on the major trends pr…
Tanzania plans beach management authority to boost tourism
The government of Tanzania plans to develop beach tourism as a drawcard. This statement was made by Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism, Hamisi Kigwangalla. The Minister said mainland Tanzania …