American Cruise Lines’ latest modern riverboat, American Song, has been selected for Time magazine’s World’s Greatest Places list.The annual list highlights 100 destinations around the world that are breaking new ground, leading industry trends and offering visitors an extraordinary experience,…
Singapore Airlines has continued its expansion of non-stop services to the US with the departure of flight SQ28 to Seattle this morning.The flight departed Changi International Airport earlier and is scheduled to arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport today, at 09:05…
Hilton has welcomed the opening of SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton, a tropical escape that offers sun, sea, style and sustainability.Nestled within the idyllic Emboodhoo Lagoon, the hotel forms part of Crossroads Maldives, the country’s first and only…
Following completion of an investment in the Abercrombie & Kent Group by Heritage Group, Manfredi Lefebvre will become co-chairman of the company.Founder Geoffrey Kent will remain as co-chairman of Abercrombie & Kent.Lefebvre is also chairman of Silversea Cruises.“We will be…
Amadeus has announced a continued partnership to industrialise New Distribution Capability by developing, testing and bringing to market new content offerings.Among the new offering will be United Airlines’ new corporate bundles and dynamic bundled fares.These new products will allow customers…
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts is seeking to allow guests to seamlessly plan their travel through an industry-first update to its app.A new trip planning itinerary feature, alongside a complete app design refresh, means it is simpler than ever for…
Quito International Airport has reached carbon neutrality in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program.The system was created by Airports Council International and is technically endorsed by the United Nations International Civil Aviation Organisation, the World Bank and the United States Federal…
Bombardier Transportation and Dresden’s transport authority, Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe, have signed a contract to supply and maintain 30 Flexity trams for the city.Each will be equipped with the obstacle detection and assistance system for preventing collisions.The contract also includes the FlexCare…
San Francisco Airport (SFO) has implemented a ban on the sale of plastic water bottles.The airport believes the prohibition — which requires retailers, restaurants, airline lounges and vending machines to sell or provide water in recyclable aluminum, glass or compostable…
The Port of Seattle has seen its biggest cruise season yet, with an estimated 1,204,170 revenue cruise passengers this year, breaking last year’s record of 1,114,888.The results of a new economic impact report show that the cruise business is worth…
