The FAA has downgraded Costa Rica’s civil aviation authority to a Category 2 rating, saying that a recent assessment revealed the agency doesn’t comply with international safety standards.…
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US guests lead growth in Antigua & Barbuda visitor numbers
Antigua & Barbuda attracted a record number of visitors in April, with 27,301 guests arriving into the country according to the latest statistics from the ministry of tourism.Last month saw an inc…
Hoppen revamps British Airways spas at London Heathrow
British Airways travel spas have unveiled a stylish new look and an elevated treatment menu.Interior designer Kelly Hoppen has partnered with the flag-carrier and Elemis to refresh the Heathrow travel…
A long, scenic climb to a steep thrill at CocoCay
COCOCAY, Bahamas — Approaching this Royal Caribbean private island, before you see anything else, you see the jagged red outlines of the tower wrapped with the Daredevil’s Peak waterslide.…
WestJet to be taken private following Onex deal
Canadian airline WestJet has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Onex Corporation.Under the terms of the all-cash transaction, the organisation will acquire all outstanding shares in…
Four Seasons Montreal welcomes first guests in Canada
Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences Montreal is now open.The new location is also home to Marcus, the first Canadian outpost of renowned celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson.Built around the Socia…
Lufthansa certified for One Order project
Lufthansa has become the first airline to earn IATA One Order certification.The certification came after the completion of a one-year pilot project.One Order is an IATA-backed IT initiative under whic…
Private equity firm buying WestJet
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Canadian private equity firm Onex Corp. has signed a deal to buy Canada’ second-largest airline.The all-cash deal for WestJet Airlines is valued at $5 billion Canad…
Wynn blames group business shift for Q1 revenue drop
Revenue and occupancy decreased at Wynn Resorts’ Las Vegas hotels in the first quarter, which the company attributed to a fluctuation in group business and not any market softness.“A large…
Nassetta: Guests don’t want Hilton homesharing brand
Hilton guests aren’t clamoring for a Hilton homesharing brand, said CEO Chris Nassetta, so the company won’t be launching one anytime soon.“We’ve spent a lot of time talking to…