United has announced the largest transatlantic expansion in its history, including ten new flights and five new, vogue destinations. The latter includes Amman, Jordan; Bergen, Norway; Azores, Portugal; Palma de Mallorca, Spain and Tenerife in the Spanish Canary Islands. All of the new routes – which are set to begin in spring next year – are not served by any other North American carrier. … [Read more...]

Marella Cruises will be welcoming a fifth vessel into their fleet of all-inclusive cruise ships. Marella Voyager will set sail for the first time in June 2023, sailing to vibrant destinations such as Barcelona and the south of France. Trips are on sale from November 4th. Guests will be able to explore destinations ashore with help from our expert team onboard and on land. Family friendly ship … [Read more...]

Sandals Resorts executive chairman, Adam Stewart, has been formally invited to join the executive committee of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The induction represents the actionable change and strides forward made by Stewart throughout his time in the industry. “I am honoured to join the executive committee of an organisation I have so respected since the start of my career,” said … [Read more...]

Fully-vaccinated international passengers arriving in England from countries not on the red list will be able to take a lateral flow test from October 24th, the government has said. Travellers currently need to take a PCR test, which is more expensive and can take days to provide a result. Those who have been vaccinated, and most under-18s, will be offered the chance to take a lateral flow test … [Read more...]

British Airways has announced that it will be opening its doors to new cabin crew recruits to work for the airline from spring next year to help fly its summer schedule. The airline has already contacted people in the existing talent pools, which holds the details of people who left the business last year but have expressed an interest to return to the airline, when jobs are available. In addition … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises chief executive, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, has announced captain Kate McCue, the first American female cruise ship captain, will take the helm of Celebrity Beyond. The third ship in its Edge Series, the ship will debut next spring. For McCue, the seed to be a captain was planted following a cruise the then-12-year-old took with her family. She told her father that she wanted to be a … [Read more...]

Raffles Udaipur has welcomed its first guests, taking the brand into India for the first time. Offering a fresh perspective on the city of Udaipur and region of Rajasthan, it is set on a 21-acre private island in the middle of the serene Udai Sagar Lake. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the expansive property is reminiscent of a magnificent country estate, with beautifully manicured, … [Read more...]

The World Travel & Tourism Council has argued the year-on-year recovery in the UK may only claw back a third, while international travel spending continues to plummet. Latest research from the body shows the recovery has been severely delayed by the lack of spending from international visitors. WTTC blames strict travel restrictions, such as the destructive ‘traffic light’ system, for wreaking … [Read more...]

Accor and New Park Property have joined for the development of Pullman Singapore Orchard. The rebranded property occupies a prime location in the very heart of the Orchard Road shopping belt. Set to reopen in early 2022 following a stylish refurbishment, the hotel will be part of a mixed-use development, which will feature commercial and retail outlets including the flagship Apple store. The … [Read more...]

Lanserhof will open its first resort by the sea earlier next year. Sylt has long been treasured for its famous healing climate and restorative sea air, which the wellness experts claim “can provide significant relief” for allergy and respiratory disease sufferers. A €120 million project over five years in the making, Lanserhof Sylt will offer the brand’s signature approach, which combines … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines has reported an adjusted pre-tax income of US$216 million for the three months to the end of September. The figure, however, excludes a US$1.3 billion net benefit related to the second payroll support program extension, partially offset by debt extinguishment charges and mark-to-market adjustments on investments. “Our September quarter marked an important milestone in our … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines has reported an adjusted pre-tax income of US$216 million for the three months to the end of September. The figure, however, excludes a US$1.3 billion net benefit related to the second payroll support program extension, partially offset by debt extinguishment charges and mark-to-market adjustments on investments. “Our September quarter marked an important milestone in our … [Read more...]

Viking has announced its newest ocean ship, Viking Saturn, will join the fleet in early 2023. The 930-guest ship will spend her maiden season sailing three new itineraries in Scandinavian and Nordic countries, including two 15-day journeys, sailing to Iceland, Greenland and Canada. In addition to the three new itineraries, Viking also announced today that the company will bring back the popular … [Read more...]

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has announced an agreement with owner and developer Gary Safady for a new luxury resort in Los Angeles. The new Bulgari Resort, scheduled to open in 2025, is set to be the second Bulgari property in the United States, following the opening of the Miami property in 2024. The Bulgari Resort Los Angeles is expected to be the twelfth property in the Bulgari Hotels & … [Read more...]

Air Astana continues to expand its international network, with the launch of twice weekly direct flights from Almaty to the tropical island of Phuket in Thailand. The flight will take off on October 31st. The news comes as the destination begins to reopen its tourism sector in the wake of Covid-19.ADVERTISEMENTService frequencies to Dubai are also being boosted to a total of ten flights a week, … [Read more...]

Air Astana continues to expand its international network, with the launch of twice weekly direct flights from Almaty to the tropical island of Phuket in Thailand. The flight will take off on October 31st. The news comes as the destination begins to reopen its tourism sector in the wake of Covid-19.ADVERTISEMENTService frequencies to Dubai are also being boosted to a total of ten flights a week, … [Read more...]

JA Resorts & Hotels has appointed hospitality veteran and experienced commercial leader Robert El Khoury to the position of vice president of sales and marketing. He will be responsible for overseeing the commercial function of JA Resorts & Hotels ten-property portfolio across the UAE, Seychelles and Maldives. Echoing the values and motivation of JA Resorts & Hotels, who celebrate … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways has raised US$1.2 billion in the first sustainability-linked loan tied to environmental, social and governance targets in global aviation. The transaction is the largest sustainable financing in the history of the airline and follows two innovative aviation financing deals – a first-of-a-kind sustainability-linked transition sukuk in 2020 and a loan tied to the UN Sustainable … [Read more...]

25hours Hotel One Central has confirmed it will open its doors in Dubai before the end of the year. A fun and vibrant property with a wonderfully welcoming aura, the property seeks to make a stay one to remember, transporting guests to an exhilarating playground that feels almost like home. The very first 25hours hotel to launch in the Middle East, the highly anticipated Dubai outpost will … [Read more...]

The United States will reopen its borders with Mexico and Canada to fully-vaccinated travellers from November. In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said it will allow travel for non-essential purposes via land and ferry crossings. From January next year, authorities will require proof of vaccination for any travel over these crossings, essential or not. The destination has … [Read more...]