MSC Group has confirmed industry veteran Michael Ungerer has joined its cruises business.He will assume the role of chief executive of MSC’s new luxury brand.Ungerer joins MSC with over 30 years…
Europe
London set for record hotel openings in 2020
London’s MICE offering has received a further boost with the news that 7,995 hotel rooms across 65 new hotels will open next year.The new accommodation will add to the 158,956 existing hotel roo…
Billing to lead UK sales for TTC guided holiday brands in UK
The Travel Corporation has appointed Vicky Billing as head of UK trade sales for four of its guided holiday brands – Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Costsaver and Luxury Gold.Billing is the latest…
New head of UK sales for FCM Travel Solutions
FCM Travel Solutions has appointed Jason Dunderdale as head of UK Sales.He joins from car rental provider Sixt, where he has been head of travel sales, UK & Ireland, for the last three years.He ta…
Radisson Blu hotel in Sakarya to open in late 2019
Radisson Hotel Group has signed the first ever Radisson Blu hotel in Sakarya, one of the largest automotive and industrial hubs in Turkey.With the deal, the group is getting closer to 30 hotels in ope…
Sushisamba coming to the Palm Tower, Palm Jumeirah
Nakheel has confirmed the Sushisamba restaurant is to open on the 51st floor of the Palm Tower, 220 metres above the world-famous Palm Jumeirah in Dubai.Sushisamba, which currently operates in London,…
Kraft handed regional director role with Radisson
Daniel Kraft has been appointed regional director for Radisson Hotel Group in Sweden and the Baltics.According to the hotel group, he is a strong leader with extensive hospitality experience and comes…
Travelport signs decade-long partnership with Edwardian Hotels London
Travelport has signed a long-term agreement with Edwardian Hotels London.The contract represents the largest hotel partnership of its kind managed by Travelport’s Digital Media Solutions team in…
Savoy Palace opens to first guests in Madeira
The Savoy Palace has made its debut in Madeira, Portugal, expanding and elevating the Savoy Signature portfolio, a family-owned collection of historic hotels and resorts on the scenic island in the At…
Silver Moon floats out at Fincantieri shipyard, Italy
Silversea’s new cruise ship, Silver Moon, touched water for the first time earlier at Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy.The float out was marked by a celebratory event and a traditional coin…