Danish leisure carrier Primera Air plans to become the next low-cost carrier to enter the transatlantic market.Beginning April 19, Primera will fly daily from Newark to London Stansted. Daily flights from Newark to Paris de Gaulle and Birmingham, England, begin…
A resoundingly strong second-quarter profit reported by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) has thrown into high relief the good year being enjoyed by cruise lines and, by extension, most travel retailers.For the three months ended June 30, RCCL reported net…
This November, the city of Palm Springs will see the official launch of its revamped Downtown, following a revitalisation project that has taken more than a decade in planning.The multimillion dollar development has already seen a number of restaurants, retailers…
Boeing and BOC Aviation have finalised a deal for ten 737 MAX 10 airplanes.The announcement, first made at the 2017 Paris Air Show, is valued at approximately $1.25 billion at list prices.“We are pleased to be adding the Boeing 737…
Leading Maldivian digital provider, Dhiraagu, has proclaimed its recent partnership with World Travel Awards a triumph.Dhiraagu served as a sponsor for World Travel Award’s Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony which took place in July at the five-star Sun Aqua Vilu Reef,…
Qatar Airways on Wednesday said it won’t proceed with a plan to acquire an equity stake in American Airlines.In June, Qatar said it planned to initially buy 4.75% of American stock, the most allowed without advance approval from American’s board…
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has hired Brice O’Keeffe as director of sales and marketing at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC.O’Keeffe brings a strong luxury and resort background, as well as more than 20 years of hospitality experience, to Hotel Monaco’s…
Los Angeles has officially signalled its candidature to host the 2028 Olympic Games.The move leaves Paris free to host the 2024 Olympic Games, on the centenary of its previous hosting in 1924.In June, the International Olympic Committee voted to name…
The Bradenton Area on Florida’s West Coast has opened its newest luxury hotel, the Zota Beach Resort.Formerly the Hilton Longboat Key, the $24 million property offers a secluded beachfront setting, stylish pool area, contemporary restaurant and a chic wine bar.It…
Vail Resorts has announced that the company will aggressively pursue a comprehensive sustainability commitment, called “Epic Promise for a Zero Footprint”.This ambitious undertaking, announced to employees at a company-wide event, commits to zero net emissions by 2030, zero waste to…
