dnata has agreed to purchase the remaining 50 per cent of its UK inflight catering joint-venture, Alpha LSG, from the LSG Group.The acquisition expands Dubai-based dnata’s international portfolio, and will make it the sole shareholder of the biggest inflight catering,…
Waiting at airports tends to be easier with visits to duty-free shops, and fast foods that are generally not healthy for travelers, but now this trend is reversing in the United States. In recent months, the focus changed towards healthier…
Crystal said it has added 10 more “Crystal Getaway” ocean cruises in 2019 and 2020.Getaway cruises are shortened versions of longer itineraries. They range from four to 10 days.The closest-in departure leaves Dec. 22 from Miami on an eight-day sailing…
Holland America Line has celebrated the keel laying of its new 2,668-passenger ‘Ryndam’ at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Italy.A 505-ton block, measuring 14 by 34 meters, was lowered by crane into the yard’s building dock, marking the official beginning of…
Oetker Collection has appointed Aleksandra Vukojevic to the role of managing director at Jumby Bay Island.Born in Croatia, Vukojevic graduated from the University of Medicine and started her career as a medical doctor.Moving to Vancouver, Canada in 1997, she began…
Cruise virgin or cruise veteran? Ewan McDonald looks at the new ships, hot destinations and the reasons why you should take a cruise holiday in 2020.The biggest myth about cruise ship holidays is that, well, there are a lot of…
The Jamaica Tourist Board has hosted a diaspora networking reception targeting business and community leaders.Partnering with Campari, owners of Appleton Jamaica Rum, the even also worked with second and third generation Jamaicans.Held at Campari America’s midtown headquarters, attendees were able…
Though a government crackdown on resort fees might be coming, hospitality experts say that recent efforts by OTAs to curb the practice could cause some hotels to rethink the fees in the nearer term.“I would certainly like resort fees to…
Hard Rock has appointed Donna Marchese to the role of regional director of global sales, Americas.With this role, Marchese is responsible for building awareness for the Hard Rock brand, developing relationships with key group clients and agencies in the north-east…
STR and Tourism Economics again have revised downward their U.S. hotel forecast for revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2019 and 2020.In their final forecast for the year, STR/Tourism Economics said they expect RevPAR to grow 0.8% for 2019 and…
