Scott Alboni has been appointed as global marketing manager for FCM Travel Solutions.He joins from Corporate Travel Management where he was marketing director, EMEA, for the last three years.Alboni brings substantial expertise across multi-channel platforms as his career includes four…
Virgin Atlantic has called on the border force to take action as the number of international visitors to the UK waiting more than two hours to clear immigration continues to increase.New figures reveal the force missed its target of a…
Expedia Group has taken full ownership of AAE Travel, a joint venture formed with AirAsia Group Berhad in 2011.Expedia had held 75% equity in AAE Travel since 2015.Expedia bought out AirAsia for $60 million net of AirAsia’s purchase of AirAsiaGo.com,…
The government of Zanzibar hopes to attract 500 000 tourists by 2020 through joint venture business and training programmes with Indonesia and other states looking to partner with the island.Zanzibar’s President, Dr. Ali Mohammed Shein, said his government was targeting…
Lindblad Expeditions said its marketing agreement with National Geographic Partners has been expanded to include Canada and Latin America.The two have co-branded cruises in the United States, Australia and New Zealand since 2004. That arrangement is scheduled to continue through…
Ponsonby chef Che Barrington shares his favourite spots for food around the world.I’m all about flavours, tastes, herbs, broths, and bases.No matter where you travel in the world we are becoming a melting pot of flavours and it is exciting.VIETNAMVietnamese…
Spurred by the pilot shortage that has already plagued many regional airlines, legacy U.S. carriers United, American and Delta since February have each announced plans to begin pilot career-path programs.All are designed to ease entry into the cockpit of a…
The government of Mozambique has launched an international public tender for the concession, construction and operation of commercial developments at Maputo, Beira and Nacala airports.According to Mozambican newspaper, Domingo, Maputo International Airport offers an opportunity for a shopping centre, a…
Tivoli Avenida Liberdade Hotel in Lisbon has launched an Anantara Spa.Located in the heart of the city, the spa immerses guests in restorative healing experiences, uniting body and mind in a timeless oasis of tranquillity and indulgence.This is the third…
Nikie Mok has been appointed director of sales and marketing at W Kuala Lumpur.A proven leader with a passion for mentoring and nurturing future talents, she prides herself on inspiring and influencing people by initiating positive relationships.Mok has been involved…
