Virgin Voyages has created a closed Facebook group for travel agents that will be used initially for agent training videos.In the First Mates SeaCiety Facebook group, videos show up on members’ Facebook feeds, so they do not have to seek…
Renderings of the reimagined Mauna Lani, Auberge Resorts Collection on the Island of Hawaii have been unveiled. The resort is due to reopen in late 2019 following a $100 million redo.The renowned resort on the Kohala Coast, the former Mauna…
Following an initially muted response to the crash of two Boeing 737 Max planes, Boeing chairman and chief executive Dennis Muilenburg has issued a personal statement on the tragedies.“Safety is at the core of who we are at Boeing, and…
The San Francisco Travel Association has appointed travel representation and PR specialists, Hills Balfour, as its new UK representative office.Following a competitive pitch process, the company was awarded the two-year contract due to its in-depth US knowledge and extensive industry…
DENVER — It would be “irrational” for airlines to use budding personalized pricing capabilities to overcharge specific customers, said a United executive.Jeff Christensen, the carrier’s managing director of distribution and ancillary pricing, made the remark during a panel at the…
When coupled with Mexico’s drug-related violence and an already declining American visitor base, the new government’s decision to shutter its 21 international tourism promotion offices has created “the perfect storm,” according to Apple Leisure Group CEO Alex Zozaya.But he and…
Boeing has completed the acquisition of ForeFlight, a provider of innovative mobile and web-based aviation applications.ForeFlight has partnered with Boeing for the past two years to bring aviators Jeppesen’s aeronautical data and charts through its popular mobile platforms.Now, the teams…
DUSSELDORF, GERMANY — The Travel Corporation’s experiment in a millennial-focused river cruise line has taken another unexpected turn — a name change.Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection CEO Ellen Bettridge announced to 500 staff members gathering at its annual preseason Kickoff…
Boeing has named Anne Toulouse as senior vice president of communications, leading the company’s global communications and brand activities.Toulouse, 60, has served as interim senior vice president of communications since September.Effective immediately, she continues in the role on a permanent…
The Halekulani Okinawa has begun accepting reservations ahead of its July 26 opening.The resort is located within the Japanese island’s Kaigan Quasi-National Park in Onna village. All 360 guestrooms will offer ocean views and will range from 538-square-foot standard rooms…
