MSC Cruises said that for the first time it will sail to Cuba from the U.S.The Geneva-based line said it plans to launch regular, seven-day cruises from Miami on its MSC Armonia ship that will spend two nights in Havana.The…
Emirates has announced the appointment of Richard Jewsbury as the new divisional vice president of the UK.He will take over from Laurie Berryman, who retires from the airline on March 31st.In his role, Jewsbury will oversee Emirates’ entire sales and…
Lufthansa Group customers in April will begin getting a 5 euro discount for long-haul reservations made through its own website and via direct connects.The so-called “basic fares” won’t be available in GDSs.The direct-booking discount is a new step in Lufthansa’s…
Aer Lingus has announced its plans to redesign its uniform, a process which will be led by renowned Irish designer Louise Kennedy.The newly designed uniform will be revealed in spring 2019 and will be worn by all frontline ground agents…
Eurowings will offer its customers no less than four car hire companies as of this month, with vehicles from Hertz, Thrifty, Avis and Budget now available when making the flight booking.The new partnership with Hertz is set to run for…
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL) will develop private islands around the world that will be marketed in a new “Perfect Day Island Collection.”The program will start with the upcoming relaunch of Bahamian private island Coco Cay in September.Few other details…
Wine tourism in the Western Cape has shown significant growth over the past year, with a 16% increase, according to the second annual Wine & Food Tourism study conducted by Wesgro.According to Tim Harris, CEO of Wesgro, Franschhoek, Stellenbosch and…
As a freelance travel writer, photographer public speaker and content producer, I spend a lot of time traveling. I’m used to working while on the road, and often get lots of work done while lying in a hotel bed or…
AccorHotels has welcome an Australian Competition & Consumer Commission decision to clear the acquisition of Mantra Group.The acquisition still requires approval from Mantra shareholders as well as approvals from the Federal Court and the Foreign Investment Review Board.Mantra is one…
Roadies, a new Los Angeles-based travel company, launched Monday as a road trip-style tour concept whereby passengers overnight in a luxury motorcoach outfitted with sleeping quarters.The Roadies motorcoaches are equipped with 11 sleep pods, a bathroom and shower, flat screens…
