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in South America

Egypt sees growth in tourist numbers

Egypt saw a 40% growth in the number of tourists in the first nine months of 2018 compared to a year earlier.“We expect that by the end of 2018 we will not be at the levels that we’ve seen in…

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airBaltic opens applications for next pilot academy class

airBaltic has opened the application process for the spring 2019 group at airline’s newly established pilot academy.Students will become airBaltic pilots upon successful completion of the full-time programme in about two years.Martin Gauss, chief executive of airBaltic, said: “Having seen…

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in Europe

AccorHotels makes €442m move for Orbis of Poland

AccorHotels has moved to acquire the remaining shares in Polish hotel owner Orbis it does not already own today, representing 47.31 per cent of the company’s capital.The French giant filed paperwork with the Polish Financial Supervision Authority (Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego)…

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in Asia

Neto returns to lead Fusion Resort Phu Quoc

Peter Neto has signed up for a second tour with wellness-inspired hospitality group, Fusion, and for another stint in the emerging tourist destination of Phu Quoc, Vietnam.Neto’s most recent role was as general manager of the Taaras Beach & Spa…

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in Africa

Aha’s Canal Café gets full refurb

Aha Harbour Bridge Hotel & Suites, situated close to the Cape Town International Convention Centre, debuted its fully refurbished in-house restaurant, Canal Café, on Tuesday, November 27.The interior of the restaurant now has contemporary décor with vintage elements, with the…

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in South America

TAP Portugal takes delivery of first A330neo from Airbus

TAP Air Portugal has taken delivery of the world’s first new generation widebody A330neo.As the launch airline, TAP will be the first to benefit from the aircraft’s unbeatable operating economics, increased range, and Airbus’ new Airspace cabin offering passengers the…

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