Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines managing director, Mike Rodwell, has announced that he is to retire at the end of August next year, following 15 years in the role and 31 years with the Fred. Olsen companies.Rodwell has worked across a…
Qatar Airways has announced it will add the state-of-the-art Airbus A380 to one of its two daily services from Doha to Frankfurt from March 31st.The move will increase the airline’s current daily capacity on the Doha to Frankfurt route by…
South African car hire service, First Car Rental, has launched the country’s first Car Hire Self-Service at major branches across the country.The service will allow travellers to complete an initial renter profile at any of the participating branches. Thereafter they…
LATAM Airlines Group has announced two new flights from its Lima hub – a new Caribbean destination, Montego Bay in Jamaica, and a direct service to Calama, Chile.Starting July 1st, LATAM Airlines Peru will operate three weekly flights to Montego…
Air New Zealand and tourism board Visit California have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote travel to the American state.Under the deal, the airline and tourism body will undertake joint marketing activity across a number of key markets to…
Dorchester Collection has announced the appointment of two new senior executives to take leading positions in sales and marketing for its three UK hotels – The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane in Mayfair, and Coworth Park in Ascot.The duo, who…
Hilton London Heathrow Airport has announced the appointment of Phillip Clarke as executive chef.Highly regarded, Clarke will help oversee the overall food strategy and lead the day-to-day running of the hotel’s kitchens.His in-depth knowledge of the catering industry along with…
London Stansted’s planning application to increase the number of passengers it is permitted to serve to 43 million a year has been approved by Uttlesford District Council.Welcoming the decision, London Stansted chief executive, Ken O’Toole, said: “We are delighted that…
China Southern Airlines has decided not to renew its contract with SkyTeam, the global airline alliance.The move will take effect on January 1st.China Southern’s decision reflects its “strategic development, the changing trends of the global aviation industry and the evolution…
The Jamaica Tourist Board has hosted an event entitled ‘The Digital Journey of Destination Jamaica’ to celebrate the island’s transformation and the valuable investments in technology.Through technology, travel and tourism is ripe for disruption that touches every phase of the…
