U.K.-based Thomas Cook Group is considering selling its airline division, which includes the Thomas Cook and Condor brands.“We recognize that we need greater financial flexibility and resources …
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AAA sponsoring Samantha Brown’s PBS travel show
AAA Travel will sponsor Samantha Brown’s PBS travel show, “Places to Love,” marking the first time AAA has sponsored a show nationally.“While we don’t think it is unusual…
Priceline using Forter to combat fraud
Priceline has partnered with Forter to help protect against online fraudsters. Forter uses proprietary technology utilizing machine learning to detect suspicious activity.The company’s solution …
American Airlines welcomes first A321neo to fleet
American Airlines has taken delivery of the first of 100 A321neos on order from Airbus, powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines.The aircraft, MSN8647, departed Hamburg earlier for the trans-Atlantic ferry flig…
Virgin Voyages unveils cabin design, itinerary info
Virgin Voyages will sail several four- and five-day cruises when the Scarlet Lady launches from Miami next year. Previously, Virgin Voyages had talked about doing seven-day itineraries.Havana, Costa M…
Sandals Resorts scoops top titles at World Travel Awards
Sandals Resorts International has received 12 prestigious trophies at the 26th annual World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony.The event was hosted at the all-new flagship Sanda…
Outrigger Hospitality Group overhauls structure
Outrigger has announced the brand’s official name change to Outrigger Hospitality Group in unison with a company-wide initiative that restructures its multi-branded portfolio.Outrigger’s c…
Cayman Islands welcomes strong visitor figures for 2018
Following a rebound year for Caribbean travel with increased competition throughout the region, the Cayman Islands has maintained its market share with another year of record-breaking statistical arri…
Celestyal Cruises fortifies U.S. sales team
Greece-based Celestyal Cruises has hired three business development managers (BDMs) to work with Canadian and U.S. agents and tour operators.“The U.S., of course, is a huge source market for us,…
From Shinola to West Elm, retailers find hotels make great stores
Back in 1999, Westin was among the first hospitality brands to make a major retail move with its Westin Heavenly Bed mattress. Since then, the concept of hotels padding their bottom lines with retail …