Carnival Cruise Line signed a final agreement to build a cruise destination on Grand Bahama Island that it said will eventually host 1 million cruise passengers a year.The long-anticipated agreement with the government of the Bahamas will give Carnival a…
In a move that underlines Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ commitment to global expansion and brand proliferation, the company has announced the appointment of Andrew Langdon as chief development officer.The role is a new position created by the Swiss hospitality management…
Qatar’s tourism interests are setting their sights on U.S. visitors with several new and upcoming initiatives.Qatar Airways is offering passengers with connections in Doha this summer a complimentary one-night stopover. The promotion, available via direct bookings on Qatar Airways’ website,…
Construction has begun on a new Convention Centre in the heart Andean capital of Quito, due to be completed in the second half of 2018.The aim of the Metropolitan Convention Centre is to position the city as a leading destination…
Norwegian Cruise Line made the first call in Cuba in its 50-year history, as the 2,004-passenger Norwegian Sky arrived in Havana Harbor shortly after 7 a.m.The ship docked at the Sierra Maestra Terminal in Old Havana alongside the Adonia, the…
Emirates will provide an all-A380 service from Melbourne when it upgrades its third daily flight from the Australian city, EK408 and EK409, from a Boeing 777-300ER to an A380 operation.The move will add 945 seats per week to the Australian…
The Waldorf Astoria New York, which closed for redevelopment in March, received approval to move forward on the owner’s plan to restore much of the iconic hotel’s interior and exterior to its 1930s art deco origins.New York City’s Landmarks Preservation…
Qatar Airways has launched a stopover package in partnership with Qatar Tourism Authority to promote and market Qatar as a destination of choice for international travellers.The new arrangement will offer transit passengers the opportunity to discover Doha with free luxury…
The U.S. State Department issued an alert for summer travel to Europe, citing the continued threat of terrorist attacks “on tourist locations, transportation hubs and markets/shopping malls” as well as hotels and restaurants.“U.S. citizens should exercise additional vigilance in these…
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a second luxury hotel and branded residences in Dubai which is targeted to open in late 2020.The hotel, located in downtown Dubai, will complement Mandarin Oriental Jumeira Beach, the previously…
