700.000 people are expected for the music festival Rock in Rio and the hotel occupancy during the event is projected to exceed 80%.A massive festival with majestic numbers. About 700.000 people are…
Virgin seek to break BA monopoly on CT route
Virgin Atlantic intends to fly direct to Cape Town.The airline announced its plans for a vastly expanded route network out of London Heathrow – including Cape Town – challenging what it…
CruiseWorld organizers warn of email fraud attempt
Organizers of Travel Weekly’s CruiseWorld event for travel advisors, taking place Nov. 13 to 15 in Fort Lauderdale, have issued a cease-and-desist letter to a fraudulent enterprise that has b…
Hyatt Centric the Liberties Dublin takes brand into Ireland
Hyatt Hotels has welcomed the opening of the 234-room Hyatt Centric the Liberties Dublin.Managed by Hodson Bay Group, it is the first Hyatt branded hotel in Ireland.Located in the Liberties, one of…
Myanmar offers visas-on-arrival to six new countries
The Myanmar government has introduced new regulations to facilitate easier access for tourists.Tourists from six countries – Australia, Germany, Italy, Russia, Spain and Switzerland – c…
Moxy Boston Downtown opens to guests in United States
Located in the heart of Boston’s vibrant Theatre District, Moxy Boston Downtown has officially opened its doors.The property is filled with stylish nods to the Theatre District and offers buz…
Dua Lipa headed to the Pointe in November
The Pointe at Palm Jumeirah will host a spectacular live performance by Dua Lipa on Friday, November 15th.Dua Lipa will wow crowds with a live concert on a purpose-built stage on the water at the s…
Aerotel opens latest location at Beijing Daxing International
Aerotel has established a presence at Beijing Daxing International Airport.The two-storey hotel is located in the north-east pier, spanning across more than 9,000 square metres to offer 215 guestro…
Hickmott to lead sales for Scott Dunn in Europe
Adam Hickmott has been appointed head of sales and marketing for luxury tour operator Scott Dunn in Europe.This latest addition to the growing company follows the recent appointment of a new senior…
Alaska-American ending reciprocal point redemption
American Airlines and Alaska Airlines will end reciprocal reward point redemption on March 1.The change means that AAdvantage members won’t be able to use their points anymore to book Alaska …