dnata has agreed to purchase the remaining 50 per cent of its UK inflight catering joint-venture, Alpha LSG, from the LSG Group.The acquisition expands Dubai-based dnata’s international portfoli…
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National Park Service backs off tour bus fee
ORLANDO — The National Parks Service has pulled back a proposal to raise fees on tour operators visiting national parks in 2020, according to the National Tour Association and U.S. Tour Operator…
Arnold handed new sales leadership role with Rocco Forte
Rocco Forte Hotels has announced the appointment of Jan Arnold to the role of vice president of sales.Based in Frankfurt, Arnold will direct a team of 24 regional sales directors and managers located …
Keel laying for latest Holland America Line vessel in Italy
Holland America Line has celebrated the keel laying of its new 2,668-passenger ‘Ryndam’ at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy.A 505-ton block, measuring 14 by 34 meters, was lo…
Crystal adds more ‘Getaway’ cruises
Crystal said it has added 10 more “Crystal Getaway” ocean cruises in 2019 and 2020.Getaway cruises are shortened versions of longer itineraries. They range from four to 10 days.The closest…
Jamaica Tourist Board hosts New York diaspora event
The Jamaica Tourist Board has hosted a diaspora networking reception targeting business and community leaders.Partnering with Campari, owners of Appleton Jamaica Rum, the even also worked with second …
Delta debuts refurbished B777-200 in South Africa
Delta Air Lines’ fully refurbished B777-200 will operate every flight between Atlanta and Johannesburg from December 3.The B777-200 has two new cabins –Delta One Suites and Delta Premium S…
Gingerbread replica of Carnival ship on display in Atlanta
A 23-foot-long gingerbread replica of the Carnival Mardi Gras, a new ship coming in August 2020, is on display at Lenox Square Mall in Atlanta.Atlanta cake artist Karen Portaleo created the gingerbrea…
American Airlines to launch 20 new routes next summer
American Airlines plans to launch an additional eight domestic routes next summer, offering customers a total of 20 new seasonal routes.The new routes include routes to Martha’s Vineyard (MVY) a…
U.S. approves expanding Delta venture with European airlines
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Transportation Department is letting Delta, Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic expand their joint venture on flights between the U.S. and Europe without worrying about vio…