At last count, at least 27 cruise ships in Asia have had to cancel or modify not only single itineraries but in some cases entire seasons in response to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak in China.Fixi…
North America
Brussels Airlines adds Washington, DC, connection
Brussels Airlines has launched year-round flights to and from Washington, DC, to Brussels, Belgium.The new service increases the air carrier’s capacity on this important route from a seasonal fl…
Tinie Tempah to launch Burn at White Beach on Friday
Burn, Friday’s ultimate new day-to-night experience at White Beach & Restaurant, will be inaugurated by none other than urban music sensation, Tinie Tempah on Friday.Taking place from 10:00 …
Scholefield appointed chief digital officer with Marriott
Marriott International has appointed Jim Scholefield as chief information and digital officer.He will take up the role next week.In this position, Scholefield will be responsible for leading all aspec…
Banyan Tree signs for first Bahamas property
Island Developers and Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts have announced a partnership introducing the Banyan Tree’s first property in the Bahamas.Located just 48 nautical miles and a 20-minute sea…
Alaska Airlines to join oneworld alliance
oneworld has confirmed Alaska Airlines intends to join the alliance by summer next year.At the same time, the carrier unveiled plans to form a US west coast international alliance with oneworld foundi…
Tourism issues take center stage at Wendy Perrin summit
NEW YORK — If you put travel’s top planners together in a room to talk about how they do business, in the end their clients will be the ultimate beneficiaries, by way of an elevated experi…
Charles B. Robertson appointed chief executive of American Cruise Lines
Charles B. Robertson has been appointed chief executive of American Cruise Lines.The decision follows the recent death of his father Charles A. Robertson, who was the founder and chief executive of th…
Federal report faults Southwest Airlines and FAA on safety
DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines continues to fly airplanes with safety concerns while federal officials do a poor job overseeing the airline, a government watchdog said Tuesday.The airline has …
Cusiter takes up global sales role with Kempinski
Kempinski has appointed Ron Cusiter to the position of vice president global sales.In this role, Cusiter will be responsible to lead and manage the global sales offices of the luxury brand in Europe, …