Hurtigruten has named former Amazon executive John Downey as president for the Americas region, effective March 20.Downey replaces William Harber, who had held the role since 2017. Downey was most recently general manager for Amazon Go, leading the team that…
InterContinental Hotels Group has welcomed marketing analytics expert Matt Kistler as senior vice president of global insights, analytics and data.Charged with elevating IHG’s consumer insights and marketing effectiveness, Kistler and his team harness the power of analytics to better anticipate…
Embraer has announced the nomination of Francisco Gomes Neto, currently the president of Marcopolo, for the roles o president and chief executive of the company.He will be presented to board as part of a plan to succeed Paulo Cesar de…
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL – A new subway station has opened in the South Zone of São Paulo. Campo Belo of Line 5-Lilás is the last of the eleven stations that make up the line connecting Capão Redondo to Chácara Klabin….
Tap Air Portugal has taken delivery of the first of twelve Airbus A321LR aircraft it has on order.The Lisbon-based carrier thus becomes the first airline to operate a combined A330neo and A321LR fleet.Powered by CFM engines, Tap’s A321LR is configured…
The Foreign Trade Society of Peru reported that Peru welcomed 4.4 million international tourists in 2018, 9.6% more than in the previous year. At least 50% of the inbound tourism in Peru came from Chile and the USA.Inbound tourism generated…
While everyone was watching the giant Marriott/Starwood merger play out to become Bonvoy Rewards, there was a story with wider appeal developing that was not getting as much play. That is the news about how many new brands have joined…
Virgin Voyages has signed its first contract to sail to Cuba.The deal was formalised by Virgin Voyages president, Tom McAlpin, and Diana Block-Garcia, vice president of destination, itinerary and revenue at the cruise line, following a meeting with La Habana…
In 2018, foreign tourism expenditure on goods and services increased by 30%. The growth was recorded by the hotel industry as well, which reported its highest occupancy rate since 2011.Last year, the city of Buenos Aires saw the arrival of…
Norwegian has commenced its first route to Brazil with a brand-new non-stop service from London Gatwick to Rio de Janeiro.The new flights offer consumers in the UK an affordable way to travel to Brazil.Passengers will fly in comfort on brand…
