Crystal River Cruises’ fifth river cruise ship, the Crystal Ravel, was handed over to the company in Wismar, Germany, on April 12.Crystal president and CEO Tom Wolber was on hand for the ceremony, which took place at the Werften shipyard,…
Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the top Democrat on the Senate transportation committee, is calling for an inspector general’s review of the FAA’s safety enforcement, sparked by a “60 Minutes” investigation of Allegiant Air.Nelson has asked Department of Transportation inspector general…
Marriott International has announced it will introduce one set of unified benefits across Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest for its members in August.This will create a hospitality loyalty program in which members will earn more points…
Mexican cartel wars are becoming a bigger and bigger problem for the country. Currently, violent incidents such as shootings are spreading even to the tourist destinations, for example Cancun.In just 36 hours, fourteen people were murdered in Cancun recently. Every…
American Express Global Business Travel has reached an agreement with Air France-KLM that enables customers to bypass a surcharge on air fares through participating global distribution systems, while maintaining access to content.In November 2017, Air France-KLM announced that from April…
When Virgin Hotels reflags the Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel & Casino next year, the resulting product will continue to be atypical by Las Vegas standards.Virgin Hotels, which debuted with its Chicago hotel in early 2015 as part of Richard…
AAA has updated the guidelines its inspectors use to evaluate hotels in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, taking into account the need for connectivity and technology, among other things.For instance, ratings that were previously given for a business…
Azamara Club Cruises has named April its Travel Agent Appreciation Month, and is marking the occasion with a new newsletter, marketing collateral and a sweepstakes for a chance to sail on the Azamara Pursuit’s inaugural voyage.Trade Connect, the newsletter, is…
The owner of the Chicago Cubs has opened a hotel across the street from Wrigley Field and named it for the iconic ballpark’s architect.The Hotel Zachary, named for Zachary Taylor Davis, has 173 rooms, including “Marquee Suites” that offer guests…
Boeing and Air Lease Corporation have finalised an order for eight more 737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at $936.8 million at list prices.Air Lease Corporation, one of the world’s leading airplane lessors, has been a big buyer of the improved…
