Wizz Air has unveiled plans to begin operations at Edinburgh Airport, with the launch of four routes to popular European city break destinations.From the beginning of November Wizz Air will connect Sc…
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InterContinental Phuket Resort soft opens in Thailand with arrival of first guest
InterContinental Hotel Group has announced the soft opening of InterContinental Phuket Resort.Following a multi-religious ceremony, the property welcomed its first paying guest, Khun Jaraspim Liptapan…
Cendyn completes Rainmaker Group acquisition
Cendyn has announced the acquisition of the Rainmaker Group, a leading revenue and profit optimisation platform for hotels, resorts and casinos.The acquisition of group’s integrated solutions wi…
New mobile app from Caribbean Airlines
Caribbean Airlines has launched a new mobile app.The app is designed for use by iOS and Android devices and features an array of tools to enhance the customers’ travel experience.It is available…
Bartlett appoints new tourism safety chief in Jamaica
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has appointed a new director of visitor safety and experience for the Caribbean destination.Major Dave Walker will further review an initial report from a…
Radisson Makkah Aziziyah opens to Hajj travellers in Saudi Arabia
Park Inn by Radisson has welcomed the opening of its second hotel in the holy city of Makkah, located in Aziziyah.The group’s fast-growing Saudi Arabian portfolio now consists of 43 hotels and m…
Aer Lingus takes delivery of first Airbus A321LR
Ireland’s national carrier, Aer Lingus, has taken delivery of its first of eight A321LR aircraft, becoming the first airline in International Airlines Group to operate the type.The aircraft, whi…
Sri Lanka cuts visa charges to boost tourism sector
Sri Lanka has revealed it will offer free visas to travellers from India, China and the UK, among others, as it seeks to rebuild its tourism industry.A recent report illustrated the stark challenges f…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines launches new passenger app
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has introduced an interactive new app to assist its guests in making the most of their cruise experience.The app is of use both while on board Fred. Olsen’s four ocean s…
Air France will test biometric boarding at JFK and Houston
Air France-KLM plans to swap boarding passes for facial recognition on Air France flights departing from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City and George Bush International Airpo…