The room and apartment broker Airbnb has long been a thorn in the side of the big names in the hotel industry. Started eleven years ago as a small sleeping-place exchange, the group is now aiming to go public in…
PortAventura World is installing a photovoltaic power plant covering 100,000 metres squared, which will comprise of 22,000 modules that will supply energy to the whole resort.The project will launch in spring 2020 and will be the largest self-consumption photovoltaic plant…
Vietnam Airlines will launch Wi-Fi connections on a number of flights from October 10th.Passengers will be able to access the new services on selected A350 flights from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, Shanghai, and Osaka.Flights from Ho Chi Minh…
Tourism is a great contribution to the world economy. Large emerging economies, including developed ones, depend largely on the tourism industry.Countries such as the US, France, and Spain fight over leadership in this sector with the aim of positioning themselves…
Ryanair quit a controversial aviation complaints body after being made to pay more than £3.6 million in handling fees and compensation last year, Which? has revealed.The decision is set to potentially save Ryanair millions – but leaves passengers jumping through…
Manchester Airport has introduced a home bag check-in and delivery service for passengers in partnership with Airportr.This will be the first time Airportr has collaborated with an airport operator to create a fully integrated baggage service, which allows passengers to…
Uber Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of an UberTaxi service in the kingdom.Saudi Arabia thus becomes the first market in the GCC region to host the service.Uber aims to enhance mobility options across the Kingdom and contribute towards its…
The Gambling Control Board (JCJ) has announced that it plans to remove the 5.5% tax on gaming tables and other gambling activities as a way to increase the country’s attractiveness to international travelers and encourage tourism.“The tax on gaming tables…
JA Resorts & Hotels has appointed Karen Merrick to take over the leadership of multi award-winning JA Manafaru, a private island resort in the Maldives.The Scottish National is the second female general manager in the JA Resorts & Hotels portfolio…
Pulitzer Amsterdam has appointed Yvonne van der Klaauw as general manager of the property.She will take up the role on October 1st.van der Klaauw steps into her new role having previously served as a director of business development at the…
