The US Virgin Islands department of tourism has announced the addition of a third American Airlines’ daily flight between Miami and St. Thomas in time for the winter season.Commissioner of tourism, Joseph Boschulte, reported that from December 18th the third…
Air Canada has reported second quarter EBITDA of $916, up from the figure of $739 million reported last year.The airline reported second quarter 2019 operating income of $422 million, compared to second quarter 2018 operating income of $308 million.At the…
Though Miraval’s footprint remains relatively small, the luxury wellness brand says it has managed to create an outsize presence within the hospitality sector.“We’re obviously smaller than our competitors, but we punch way above our weight,” said Marc Ellin, global head…
Vacation rental management group Vacasa has agreed to acquire Wyndham Vacation Rentals from Wyndham Destinations for roughly $162 million.Vacasa plans to finance the deal through a combination of cash and equity, with the sale set to be comprised of $45…
Mexico’s hotels on the Yucatan Peninsula are struggling, where the average daily rate (ADR) fell 7.3% in the second quarter, according to numbers from hotel data company STR.The Yucatan Peninsula is home to vacation destinations Cancun, the Riviera Maya and…
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Norwegian Cruise Line is relaunching its affinity group sales program, offering travel advisors discounts of up to 15% on prevailing rates depending on how far in advance the booking is made.Camille Olivere, the cruise line’s senior vice…
Thomas Cook has revealed it is in “advanced discussions” with its largest shareholder, Fosun Tourism Group, about a potential recapitalisation of the company.The news, which also involves discussion with banks about changing debt repayment schedules, saw shares in company nearly…
British Airways has unveiled its new lounge in San Francisco.The location becomes the third US lounge to benefit from the airline’s investment plan for its customers, following the recent opening of its first and club lounge at New York JFK’s…
ASTA has pushed hard to persuade California legislators to exempt travel advisors from a more restrictive method of classifying independent contractors (ICs), and now the trade group waits to see if its efforts pay off.The Senate Labor, Public Employment and…
American Airlines has launched a codeshare agreement with Cathay Dragon, adding service to four new destinations and increased service to three existing markets in south-east Asia.American will place its code on select Cathay Dragon flights from Hong Kong International Airport,…
