JetBlue has placed its first new-generation Airbus A321 into service.The first A321neo flew from New York JFK to Fort Lauderdale Tuesday morning. It’s just one of 85 A321neos that JetBlue has on…
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Virgin Hotels coming to Miami
Virgin Hotels has unveiled plans for a Miami hotel and residential complex.Construction of the building is set to begin next year, and an opening is slated for 2023.Located in the city’s Brickel…
A&K Group likely to acquire four-star tour operator
NEW YORK — Abercrombie & Kent Group co-executive chairman Geoffrey Kent said during a press event here that the company “will probably go into the four-star business.”“We m…
Norwegian has big plans for Juneau, but is the city open to more cruising?
With its legacy of gold mining and the majestic Mendenhall Glacier just outside of town, Juneau has long been a crown jewel among Alaska cruise itineraries. But as demand has grown, so have congestion…
Radisson breaks ground on new hotel
The Radisson Hotel Group has broken ground on the first Radisson RED hotel in Johannesburg, the Radisson RED Hotel Johannesburg Rosebank.The hotel is set to open on February 1, 2021 in the centre of t…
TripAdvisor shares fake review data in new report
TripAdvisor is pulling back the curtain on its process for catching fake reviews.The site’s inaugural “TripAdvisor Review Transparency Report” provides insight into the moderation pr…
Travel advisors’ task: Encourage Bahamas vacations
After dealing with the initial onslaught of cancellations and rebookings due to Hurricane Dorian — mostly caused by changes to cruise itineraries — travel advisors last week found themselv…
Jumeirah Group makes senior appointments in Europe
Jumeirah Group has appointed Jonas Malheiro to the role of vice president of sales and marketing, Europe and Americas.At the same time Fergus Stewart has been appointed regional vice president, Europe…
Seven Tides reports strong sales at Se7en Residences the Palm
Seven Tides has announced that it has sold 260 apartments within its Se7en Residences the Palm development.Russian, UK and Brazilian investors having bought over 38 per cent of the project to date.Con…
Higgins Hotel & Conference Centre to open in New Orleans
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans has announced the upcoming opening of its signature Hotel, the Higgins Hotel & Conference Centre, Curio Collection by Hilton.The property will officially op…