Bench Events has released details of the third episode of Hospitality Tomorrow, set to take place on December 15th.Powered by Bench Digital, Hospitality Tomorrow was launched to support the hard-hi…
Hehir to lead Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Ritz-Carlton has appointed Mark Hehir to the role of general manager at the upcoming Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands.The property is set to open in quarter two of 2021.With more than 30 years o…
Collapse in London Luton Airport passenger numbers
Just 105,000 passengers travelled through London Luton Airport (LLA) this November, a drop of 90 per cent compared to the same period last year.The figure comes as the country emerges from a second…
EU countries discuss new travel guidelines
According to IATA, the lack of harmonization to tackle the pandemic in the EU countries causes great confusion and discourages passengers.The International Air Transport Association (IATA) stated t…
Hawaii ‘workation’ program has long-term aspirations, as well
With tourism down and the flexibility for remote work greater than ever, a coalition of Hawaiian businesses, state agencies and organizations launched a program at the end of November to promote an…
British Airways waves farewell to final Boeing 747s
British Airways has found new homes for two more Boeing 747 planes, with the Queens of the Skies retiring from service this year.The two retro-liveried aircraft are the last to leave the fleet.The …
SpiceJet lands in Ras al Khaimah for first time
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has welcomed the first scheduled SpiceJet passenger flight.Officials on the ground said the arrival of the aircraft heralded the commencement of both a new phas…
St. Regis coming to Chicago
Marriott International is bringing its St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand to Chicago.The luxury hotel will be part of a new 101-story development in downtown Chicago’s Lakeshore East neighb…
Will SAA find its place?
As the anniversary of SAA entering business rescue looms on December 6, the implementation of the airline’s business rescue plan, which is tasked with turning the business around, remains a d…
IATA chief de Juniac to depart; Willie Walsh to step in
IATA director general Alexandre de Juniac will step down at the end of March, and the IATA Board of Governors has tapped as his replacement Wille Walsh, who recently retired as CEO of British Airwa…