Corinthia Hotel London has announced the appointment of leading hotelier, Thomas Kochs, as its managing director.Kochs will be responsible for managing Corinthia hotel’s flagship property which …
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New Airbus A330-300 joins Aer Lingus fleet as transatlantic routes grow
Aer Lingus has welcomed a brand new Airbus A330-300 into its fleet.The new A330 aircraft, named Saint Carthage, registration EI-GAJ, has a total capacity of 313 seats, which is made up of 30 business …
New fitness-oriented cruise line planned
A new cruise line with a sharp focus on health, fitness and activity is being organized by a Miami entrepreneur with a planned May 2018 launch.Blue World Voyages plans an all-suite 350-passenger vesse…
Emirates brings second A380 to Birmingham, UK, route
Emirates will be introducing a second daily A380 service between Dubai and Birmingham, beginning October 2017.Flight EK39/40, currently operated by a Boeing 777, will now be operated by the iconic and…
Which?: A quarter of all UK flights delayed
One in three easyJet flights arrived at least 15 minutes late last year, according to a survey in Which? magazine.Which? examined data from the airline regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority, coverin…
The Trafalgar St. James prepares to open in London this autumn
The Trafalgar St. James has begun a complete refurbishment as it prepares to open in London for early autumn 2017.This iconic Trafalgar Square hotel is set to become one of the hottest hotels in Londo…
Nobu Hotel Shoreditch to open in June
Nobu Hospitality has revealed Nobu Hotel Shoreditch, located in the heart of London’s artistic quarter.When complete the property will offer 143 guest rooms and seven suites, as well as an iconi…
Thrills at every turn aboard Norwegian’s China-bound Joy
ABOARD THE NORWEGIAN JOY — Norwegian Cruise Line’s first ship for the China market is also the first in the industry to feature a go-kart racetrack onboard.At the Joy’s delivery from…
Silversea launches new group sales program
Silversea Cruises said it will upgrade its group sales program to offer better terms for travel agents.Some of the features include price protection for 90 days after blocking space, tour conductor cr…
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts expands portfolio in the Caribbean
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is signing a management agreement with Callaloo Cay Antigua for the brand’s first new-build resort in the Caribbean, Waldorf Astoria Antigua, scheduled to op…