Carnival Cruise Line said the swimming pools in the aft of seven of its ships that had formerly been for adults only are now available for use by guests of all ages.The change applies to pools on the Carnival Conquest,…
The Jordan Tourism Board has announced 2016 Indian arrival figures for the destination, recording an unprecedented decline in the same day visitor arrivals.Daily visitors declined by 4.5 per cent, which indicates that visitors are now spending more time in the…
The airlines of the Lufthansa Group transported some 9.6 million passengers in March, 14 per cent more than the same period last year, although the popular Easter travel time started at the beginning of April.In the first quarter, 25.2 million…
Starwood Capital Group and Shimao Property Holdings will form a joint venture, collaborating on building, operating and branding hotels.Shanghai-based Shimao and Starwood Capital will own 51% and 49% of the new company, respectively. The companies didn’t disclose how much they…
While South Africa’s recent downgrade in credit rating and the depreciated rand may bring more tourists, the increase in arrivals is likely to be somewhat negated by higher operational costs, keeping the sector on its toes.Last week, both Standard &…
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Afonso Pena International Airport, located in the city of Curitiba, Paraná, received the top service title of “Airport + Brazil”, from the Ministry of Transport, Ports and Civil Aviation. The award was presented at a…
Qantas has switched on in-flight Wi-Fi for customers travelling on board its internet-capable Boeing 737-800, offering fast, free connectivity on Australian domestic flights.Following months of performance testing with global broadband services provider ViaSat and the Sky Muster satellite service, Wi-Fi…
Ski resort operator Aspen Skiing Co. and private-equity firm KSL Capital Partners have formed a joint venture that will acquire Intrawest Resorts Holdings, in a move that will likely form the most formidable competitor to Vail Resorts.KSL and Aspen will…
LXA has confirmed its participation in the Global Restaurant Investment Forum 2017, taking place April 10th-12th at the Fairmont Hotel, The Palm Jumeirah.The three-day annual networking event, powered by Michelin, aims to together investors, owners, franchisors, and senior hospitality professionals…
Located on a unique 350 metre wide waterfront site, occupying an area of just over 100,000m2, and overlooking beautiful Torba Bay, The Bodrum by Paramount Hotels & Resorts is preparing to open.The property, set to debut on May 6th, will…
