The first Virgin Voyages vessel will be named Scarlet Lady.The news was revealed by Virgin Group founder Richard Branson during a ceremony at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa earlier.The ship, the first of a proposed three, is set for launch…
Windstar Cruises has partnered with a luggage delivery company to offer passengers door-to-ship baggage service before or after a cruise.Using the firm Luggage Forward, guests can send their luggage from their doorstep directly to their ship’s accommodation and home from…
Boeing and VietJet have signed a memorandum of understanding today at the 2018 Farnborough International for an additional 100 737 MAX airplanes.The agreement, which includes 80 737 MAX 10s and 20 737 MAX 8s, is valued at more than $12.7…
Boeing and Jet Airways confirmed that the Indian carrier placed an order for an additional 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow.The order, valued at $8.8 billion at current list prices, was…
Boeing has lifted its long-term forecast for commercial airplanes as rising passenger traffic and upcoming airplane retirements drive the need for 42,730 new jets – valued at $6.3 trillion – over the next 20 years.In turn, Airbus predicts the world’s…
Boeing and DHL have announced that the leading international express carrier has placed an order and commitment for 14 Boeing 777 Freighters, and purchase rights for seven additional freighters.The $4.7 billion order agreement, at current list prices, was unveiled at…
LRC Group has acquired Amaris Hospitality and has agreed to add seven Hilton-branded hotels from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management to the portfolio for an undisclosed consideration.The transaction for the seven hotels, which all trade under the DoubleTree by…
Los Angeles International Airport is offering guests a fun and innovative way to stay informed with the launch of self-assistance kiosks in two of LAX’s terminals, Terminal 2 and the Tom Bradley International Terminal.The AskLAX kiosks provide a wealth of…
The European serviced apartment sector has boomed in the past year, with approaching 20,000 units planned for the next five years and some operators within the region interested in expanding into new markets such as eastern Europe and even the…
Hyatt hotels around the world plan to eliminate single-use plastic straws and drink picks.After September, straws and picks will be available on request only, and eco-friendly alternatives will be provided where available.“At Hyatt, we care for people so they can…
