Wynn Resorts has announced the appointment of Erik Hansen as the company’s first chief sustainability officer.In this newly-created role, Hansen is responsible for the development of the company’s global sustainability strategy and energy procurement goals.“Erik has proven to be a…

Ryanair has signed its second cabin crew union recognition agreement with Unite the Union, who will now be the representative body for Ryanair directly employed cabin crew in the UK.This agreement follows Ryanair’s first cabin crew recognition deal with the…

For some time now, Airbnb has been considered one of the main reasons of mass tourism, or also called over-tourism. Many cities and countries are taking measures against the American company. However, according to its representatives, Airbnb is operating in…

Gabriel Escarrer, chief executive of Meliá Hotels International, has announced that the company will seek to eliminate all single-use plastics in all its hotels within the year.The move will see plastic bottles, cups, bags, straws and coasters immediately replaced by…

Airline officials have called on governments to abide by international agreements and treaty obligations to enable airlines to repatriate revenues from ticket sales and other activities.According to IATA, the amount of airline funds blocked from repatriation totalled $4.9 billion at…

The International Air Transport Association has urged governments to take a cautious approach when considering airport privatisation.In an unanimously passed resolution, IATA members called on governments to prioritise the long-term economic and social benefits delivered by an effective airport ahead…

The World Travel & Tourism Council and the International Air Transport Association have agreed to partner to achieve the benefits of biometrics and deliver traveller digital identity management throughout the tourism sector for a seamless passenger experience.The agreement, which was…

A long queue at check-in, hotel rooms cooled to refrigerator temperatures, and an abrupt end to a good night sleep. Such a trip is not very relaxing. Digital technologies could turn many hotel rooms into a feel-good location. A study…

Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Authority (Zimparks) rangers were involved in a 30-minute shootout with poachers on Saturday, May 26, in Hwange National Park.The team of rangers tracked down the poachers after hearing gunshots. They came upon the poachers de-tusking…

Passenger traffic at Dubai International reached 7.6 million in April, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.The monthly traffic in April totalled 7,613,155, remaining virtually flat compared to 7,622,946 passengers recorded during the same month in…