The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority board has taken the final step needed to begin construction on the Las Vegas Convention Centre District’s Phase Two expansion.The body had appro…
North America
Aer Lingus adds two new transatlantic departures for summer 2019
Aer Lingus has launched two new transatlantic routes, to Montréal and Minneapolis-St. Paul.As Canada’s second biggest city, Montréal is also the world’s second largest French…
One year after Irma & Maria, Caribbean cruising still on the mend
The year that followed the devastation wreaked by hurricanes Irma and Maria last September has been a time of great uncertainty in the Caribbean.One ray of hope has been the relatively quick snap-back…
Booking.com launches U.S. tours/activities platform
Booking.com is teaming up with hip-hop artist DJ Khaled to launch its “Booking Experiences” platform in the United States.The service lets travelers search for and book tours, activities a…
Colley takes up brand communications role with Corinthia Hotels
Corinthia Hotels has appointed a brand communications manager, Camilla Colley, to lead the development and implementation of the Corinthia communications strategy internationally.Based in London, Coll…
Ramada by Wyndham Ho Tram Strip to open in 2019
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has signed its first hotel to fly the Ramada Worldwide by Wyndham brand flag in Ho Tram – one of the Vietnam’s most exciting up-and-coming destinations.Owned a…
Ponant polar ship to be called Le Commandant Charcot
French luxury expedition line Ponant said its ice-hardened polar vessel due in 2021 will be named for a renowned French polar explorer.Captain Jean-Baptiste Charcot made several Arctic and Antarctic v…
Pixar thrills and treats revitalize Disney California Adventure
ANAHEIM, Calif. — At ages 7 and 9, my nephews had a lot of questions in the days leading up to a trip to the Disneyland Resort earlier this month. But the questions were about one thing: Would w…
Aer Lingus partners with CityJet to expand Dublin-London connections
Aer Lingus and CityJet have announced details of an agreement which builds on CityJet’s long-established presence at London City Airport and further expands Aer Lingus’ London schedule off…
JetBlue hikes checked-bag fee to $30
JetBlue has begun charging $30 for a first checked bag, making it the first U.S. carrier that is not an ultralow-cost carrier to alter the fee from the industry standard of $25.The increase went into …