Alex Cruise, chief executive of British Airways, has urged the UK government to address lengthening queues at Heathrow Airport.In a letter to the Times, Cruz says passengers arriving at the airport often face delays of more than two hours to…
American Express Meetings & Events has launched an enhanced solution designed to help protect meetings organisers against risks relating to operating meetings and events in China.The new solution is designed to maximise controls throughout the end-to-end meetings process.It will help…
Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions and Events (MICE), remain a key pillar in the development of tourism across Africa, as these provide platforms for strategic deal-making and entice new investors to tourist destinations, according to Kwakye Donkor, CEO of Africa Tourism…
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening date for the upcoming Iberostar Grand Packard, its first luxury hotel in the heart of Old Havana.Combining the original architecture of the property with modern innovation and luxury, the hotel chain has…
The medical students mantra ‘do no harm’ is increasingly becoming decisive for tourists’ choices.If you’re looking for an eco-friendly alternative to a luxury vacation, check out the adults-only El Dorado Maroma resort in Mexico’s Riviera Maya, which has one of…
Thomas Cook Airlines has announced its full summer 2019 long haul programme is now on sale for flight-only and package holidays, including new flights to Montego Bay and more flights to Seattle, Orlando and Cancun.Thomas Cook Airlines will fly from…
Voting for World Spa Awards – the global initiative to recognise, reward and celebrate excellence in the spa and wellness sector – closes on August 17th, 2018.Spa industry professionals – senior executives, travel buyers, tour operators and media – along…
Meliá Hotels International reported earnings of €61.8 million for the first half of 2018, up 7.2 per cent on the same period in 2017.Company revenues are generated in dollars, in a large part of the business, and the depreciation of…
Airports Council International World has reported global passenger traffic growth remained strong in April, with a 6.1 per cent increase on a year-over-year basis.This is just below its 12-months rolling average of 6.5 per cent.Although growth in passenger traffic remains…
South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa has moved South African Airways from the Ministry of Finance to the Department of Public Enterprises, effective August 1.The announcement was made on Wednesday (August 1) in a statement issued by the National Treasury.This means…
