Emirates’ recent decision to reduce service to the U.S., in part due to the impact of the ban on laptops and other electronics in carry-on luggage from Dubai, might indicate the kinds of challenges other airlines will face if the…
The travel industry last week called for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to explain the rationale behind a possible expansion of the current laptop and electronics ban in carry-ons aboard flights from Europe to the U.S., a move that…
ONBOARD THE AMAKRISTINA — When I sat down to interview AmaWaterways co-owner Kristin Karst during the christening cruise for her namesake river vessel AmaKristina, she turned the tables on me.As a subscriber to Travel Weekly, Karst said, she reads my…
Marriott International is planning to open the Fairfield by Marriott Phnom Penh in 2021.The hotel marks the first Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Cambodia.Owned by Royal Field Development Company, Fairfield by Marriott Phnom Penh will be situated on a prime…
RwandAir will launch the first non-stop flight from the UK to Rwanda, one of the fastest growing tourism destinations in Africa, on May 26th.Operating three times a week from London Gatwick to the Rwandan capital Kigali, the service offers easy…
Sabre Corporation has opened a new regional headquarters in Montevideo, Uruguay, for Travel Network, its global travel marketplace.The organisation processes more than US$120 billion of global travel spend annually by connecting travel buyers and suppliers.The technology support the company provides…
Qantas customers are set to benefit from smoother connections and improved facilities at Perth Airport with construction to begin on a new integrated domestic and international passenger hub.A new international wing, will be located within the existing T3/T4 area.It will…
With its vote to gut Visit Florida’s budget from $82 million to $25 million, the Florida state legislature has greatly underestimated the importance of the destination marketing organization, travel officials said.U.S. Travel Association CEO Roger Dow, who campaigned aggressively to…
If tattoos are a sign of permanent commitment, Carnival Cruise Line vice president of sales and trade marketing Adolfo Perez made the ultimate commitment to travel agents over the weekend.He had “Travel Agents Rock” tattooed on his arm.The 3-inch tattoo…
TUI Group continued to deliver its transformation in the first half of 2016/17, as the integrated tourism business focussed on its hotel and cruise brands.Overall, the group delivered strong turnover growth and an improved operating result.Fritz Joussen, chief executive, TUI…
