LONDON — A transatlantic joint venture between Virgin Atlantic, Delta, Air France-KLM and Italia is expected to launch in the second half of 2019, and a step toward that goal will be done soon.N…
Slowing production puts jobs at risk at Airbus
Following the previously announced changes to the A380 and A400M delivery plans, Airbus has confirmed the formal adjustment of production rates for the programmes.The new plan, which was presented to …
Visit Estonia launches spa trail to showcase wellness offering
Renowned for its enchanting forests, burgeoning creative hubs, rich history, and unique food delicacies, Estonia is also an unexpected spa and wellness haven.To coincide with its 100th anniversary cel…
ATM 2018: GCC visitors to drive tourism industry in Oman
Tourism arrivals to Oman will increase at a compound annual growth rate of 13 per cent between 2018 and 2021, according to data released ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018.Commissioned by ATM, the Co…
Air Botswana grows fleet with new aircraft
Air Botswana is to acquire new aircraft to add to its existing fleet.Kabelo Ebineng, Permanent Secretary – Ministry of Transport and Communication, said: “The fresh investment in new aircr…
Uruguay Plans To Diversify Its Tourism Sector
Uruguay is investing in the diversification of the tourism sector, hoping to reach four million visitors during this year and register again 2017’s figure, explained Carlos Fagetti, director of …
New Zealand by rail: Down the line
Rail journeys through both main islands, with the occasional trip by car, open up the country, writes Helen van Berkel.We’ve been through our ups and downs, New Zealanders and rail. Rail opened …
Crystal Cruises unveils redesign plans for Crystal Serenity
Crystal Cruises has announced details and revealed images of the most extensive redesign in Crystal Serenity’s history during a press briefing at Seatrade Cruise Global in Fort Lauderdale.This O…
Virgin Holidays launches new app to tech savvy travellers
Virgin Holidays has given direct access to a holiday rep in their pocket via the My Virgin Holidays app.The app is one of the first from a UK travel company that provides support for customers at the …
British cruise industry reaches new peak in 2017
Almost two million cruises were taken by British holidaymakers in 2017, with a record high of 1,959,000 cruise passengers reported in latest figures, released by industry body, the Cruise Line Interna…