MSC Cruises said that for the first time it will sail to Cuba from the U.S.The Geneva-based line said it plans to launch regular, seven-day cruises from Miami on its MSC Armonia ship that will spend t…
Jewsbury to head Emirates operations in UK
Emirates has announced the appointment of Richard Jewsbury as the new divisional vice president of the UK.He will take over from Laurie Berryman, who retires from the airline on March 31st.In his role…
Expedia claims it brings a ‘premium’ customer to hotels
With battles on multiple fronts, it appears, Expedia Inc has come out with a different tactic to keep its hotel partners happy: its customers have greater overall value.A study fronted by Oxford Econo…
Fred. Olsen sees Boudicca depart for extensive refit
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ 880-guest Boudicca has begun an extensive refit at the Blohm + Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany.The ship will then return to the UK for a five-night D1804 ‘Myste…
London City Airport seeks to broaden passenger base with new ad campaign
London City Airport has launched a new series of adverts to communicate the time-saving advantages of the airport through the eyes of the customer.The campaign depicts nine different customer personas…
AHIC 2018: Modern leaders, forward-thinking investors and bold hoteliers to take centre-stage
The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2018 will provide unique insights into modern leadership, forward-thinking investment and new operating models via a stellar line-up of speakers confirmed for t…
Africa Wild Lodges to open luxury tented camp, Okavango Delta
Africa Wild Lodges will open its luxury tented camp, Saguni Lodge, in April.Chris Anagnostellis, Sales and Marketing Director said the lodge will offer guests 8 luxury and 6 standard tents as accommod…
Summer Resort Deals in the Riviera Maya of Mexico
High season is in full swing in the Riviera Maya beach region of Mexico right now, in March as I write this. The weather is nasty in much of the USA and Canada and many vacationers are rushing to trad…
Minor Hotels reveals new Avani Central Melbourne Residences
Minor Hotels has revealed plans for Avani Central Melbourne Residences, its second Avani Hotels & Resorts property in Australia.Due to be fully completed in August this year, the 456-room building…
For the first time, Alaska cruising is Travel Leaders’ top domestic vacation
Alaska cruises topped the list of 2018 domestic locations for Travel Leaders Group agents, ascending to the top spot from fifth place in 2017, according to the company’s 2018 Travel Trends Surve…