Vail Resorts has announced that the company will aggressively pursue a comprehensive sustainability commitment, called “Epic Promise for a Zero Footprint”.This ambitious undertaking, announced to employees at a company-wide event, commits to zero net emissions by 2030, zero waste to…
The Landmark Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong has unveiled the hotel’s new Entertainment Suite.The 2,250-square foot suite designed by Joyce Wang is dedicated to extravagant entertaining with cutting edge technology installed, whether that be a wedding proposal, baby shower, sophisticated bachelor…
On the back of an increase in demand for the luxury Caribbean destination, the Cayman Island Department of Tourism has committed to an up-weight in its trade and consumer engagement for 2017/18 and beyond.Don McDougall, regional manager, Europe, for the…
Airbus has delivered its 100th A350 XWB, just some 30 months after the first delivery of the world’s most modern wide-body aircraft in December 2014.The aircraft delivered is an A350-900 for China Airlines.“The 100th A350 XWB milestone comes as we…
An FAA study has revealed that stowing personal electronic devices in airplane cargo holds may create fire hazards “beyond what the airplane was designed to manage.”The study was made public on July 17. The FAA undertook the study after the…
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – On July 9th, the Valongo Wharf, in Rio’s Port Zone, was declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Being the largest entry point for African slaves in the Americas, “Cais do Valongo” (its name in…
There has been a significant increase in demand for Australian visas in India with the rising popularity of Australia as a holiday destination, an official statement said from the Australian government. Therefore, the Australian government has declared that the Indian…
InterContinental Hotels Group is introducing a policy enabling customers at most hotels to cancel without penalty if they give at least 24 hours’ notice.The move comes about a month after Marriott International tightened its cancellation policy, requiring guests at most…
Agents are reporting diminishing concerns about the Zika virus among their clients, a trend that mirrors the reduction of the virus in former areas of concern, such as Puerto Rico and Miami.Earlier this summer, the Puerto Rico Department of Health…
The UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office has lifted its advice against travel to the majority of Tunisia, including the country’s main tourism attractions.“We are delighted to receive this news still in time for last minute summer holiday bookings and the…
