In line with its growth strategy, Finnair has announced that it will be adding capacity between and Ireland and Finland across the 2017 winter and summer seasons.Due to high demand, Finnair will add a…
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Finnair appoints new leadership in western Europe
Finnair has announced its new general manager for UK, Ireland and Benelux, reinforcing the airline’s management team in the countries.Based in London, Andrew Fish oversees sales and marketing te…
Norwegian Bliss to homeport in Miami for winter 2018
Norwegian Cruise Line announced earlier that Norwegian Bliss, the brand’s sixteenth ship, will set sail for the cruise capital of the world after her inaugural summer season in Alaska, to season…
BBC Worldwide launches its first bespoke channel for cruise ships
BBC Worldwide has announced the launch of a global entertainment channel, BBC HD, the company’s first channel produced exclusively for cruise ships and the wider maritime market.It will go live …
IAG to develop low-cost carrier from Barcelona base as transatlantic competition grows
International Airlines Group is mulling the launch of a new low-cost transatlantic carrier to rival the growth of Norwegian Airlines.IAG – owner of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vuelin…
Swan Hellenic, Voyages of Discovery cease operations
British company All Leisure Holidays has ceased operations, according to a message on the company’s websites.All Leisure operated two cruise ships, the Minerva and the Voyager, under the brand n…
Cox & Kings-owned MEININGER Hotels to open its second hotel in Brussels
Cox & Kings owned MEININGER Hotels signed a lease contract with Nelson Canal for a hotel in Brussels. The hotel will have 150 rooms and 668 beds and will be located on Rue Bara 101 close to the ma…
Lufthansa and Brussels Airlines collaborate to create opportunities in Aviation industry
After Lufthansa and the shareholders of SN Airholding had agreed on the terms of the complete takeover, Deutsche Lufthansa AG’s Executive Board has decided to exercise the call option for the ou…
Melia Hotels International organises FAM trip to Spain for top MICE agents
Melia Hotels International, in association with the Tourism Office of Spain and Turkish Airlines, organised a Familiarisation (FAM) Trip to Spain for top MICE agents from Delhi and Mumbai.The objectiv…
Netherlands Tourism expect a 30% rise in Indian travellers in 2016
The Netherlands Board of Tourism and Convention (NBTC) in association with Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Jet Airways recently hosted the Holland Club Meeting in New Delhi followed by Mumbai.Carola va…