Roy Kinnear will step down as chief executive of Air Seychelles in December.Staff at the Seychelles’ national carrier were informed of the resignation through a note from the chair of the carrie…
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China creates a global tourism organisation World Tourism Alliance
China has recently constituted a new international tourism organisation known as the World Tourism Alliance (WTA). World Tourism Alliance will work as UNWTO in propelling global tourism exchange and c…
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group wins big at World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel groups in the world, has scooped four awards at the coveted World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony.The event took place at the Radisson …
AHIF 2017: Nigerian hotels identified as most valuable on African mainland
Nigerian hotels are the most valuable hotels on the African mainland, according to the African Hotel Report 2017.Despite the economic problems experienced by the market in recent years that have seen …
Oktoberfest – Famous Beer Festival Becoming Too Modern
Every year, approximately 6 million people visit the world famous beer festival, Oktoberfest. However, surprisingly about 71% of the visitors are from Bavaria, with 58% being from the Munich area itse…
NH Hotel Group launches instant booking service for MICE travellers
NH Hotel Group has unveiled its global Instant Booking Tool, the first tool that allows booking and paying for meeting and event facilities and rooms online and on the spot.Based on a market-leading b…
Ola collaborates with seven State Tourism Boards to promote GhoomoResponisbly campaign
In line with the United Nation’s theme for this year’s World Tourism Day, the Indian online transportation network company Ola, collaborated with seven prominent State Tourism Departments …
Seaborne Airlines resumes limited service in Caribbean
San Juan-based Seaborne Airlines resumed limited service Oct. 3 to several Caribbean destinations from its San Juan hub.The carrier is operating three roundtrip flights to St. Thomas and two to Antigu…
Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg defends World Travel Awards crown
For the fifth time, Corinthia Hotel St. Petersburg has been named Russia’s Leading Conference Hotel by the World Travel Awards.The event acknowledges outstanding achievements in the tourism indu…
Douglas appointed chief executive of Etihad Aviation Group
The chairman of Etihad Aviation Group, Mohamed Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei, today confirmed the appointment of Tony Douglas as group chief executive, who will join the company in January 2018.Douglas j…