A number of pilots at Virgin Atlantic will take strike action over the Christmas period.Pilots represented by the Professional Pilots Union will strike from December 22nd until Christmas Day, on De…
Kruger revives its history with train hotel
The Kruger National Park is set to launch a new tourism concept rooted in its history, during the course of 2019.The Kruger Shalati Train On A Bridge will be a stationary train permanently position…
Reed appoints new World Travel Market portfolio director
Reed Travel Exhibition had appointed a new portfolio director for the World Travel Market brand.Claude Blanc, who has over 25 years of experience within the travel trade and hospitality industry, t…
South Pacific Tourism Organization partners with UNDP to implement SGD 14
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the South Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO), in partnership with Beqa Adventure Divers (BAD), launched an initiative to mobilise tourism resources to imple…
MSC debuts U.S.-Cuba sailings
MSC Cruises launched its first cruise to Cuba from the U.S. on Dec. 10 aboard the MSC Armonia.The Armonia will sail seven-night Caribbean itineraries year-round departing from Miami and calling at …
Mottershead returns to lead Thomas Cook in UK
Thomas Cook has announced that Chris Mottershead will take back the leadership of the business in the United Kingdom “for the time being”.Mottershead brings detailed, experienced knowle…
Splendid Inn Bloemfontein to open in 2019
Premier Hotels & Resorts has begun construction on the new Splendid Inn Bloemfontein, scheduled to open in February.The new hotel is close to government departments, sports stadiums and landmar…
United, Avianca and Copa agree to joint venture
United, Copa and Avianca have reached a joint business agreement covering travel between the U.S. and 19 countries in Central and South America.Pending regulatory approvals, the carriers, already p…
Fiji Airways takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX
Boeing has delivered the first 737 MAX to Fiji Airways, which plans to use the longer-range version of the plane to modernise its single-aisle fleet.“We are thrilled to take delivery of our v…
American Airlines launches biometric boarding at LAX
Better boarding for American Airlines customers has arrived at Los Angeles International Airport with the launch of the carrier’s first-ever biometric boarding pilot program.American customer…