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San Jose International Airport celebrates opening of additional boarding gates
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 23:20Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) reached an important milestone yesterday in commissioning a $58 million Interim Gates Facility, which was designed and constructed to support current and near-term passenger ... Read More
Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau appoints Kara Franker, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 19:55The Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau (GFLCVB) has announced the appointment of Kara Franker as Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications, effective immediately. Ms. Franker will lead ... Read More
Benchmark names new Global Account Manager-Southwest
Chief Assignment Editor- June 14, 2019 17:55Benchmark has named Linda Maurer Global Account Manager-Southwest, a newly created position designed to develop and grow Benchmark’s group sales success in the regional southwest. Eric Gavin, chief sales officer, ... Read More
Gulfstream G600 to make International Paris Air Show debut
Chief Assignment Editor- June 12, 2019 18:00Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the all-new, award-winning Gulfstream G600 will make its first appearance at the International Paris Air Show June 17 through 23, joining the Gulfstream G280, Gulfstream ... Read More
Accor hospitality group: Significant growth in North & Central America
Chief Assignment Editor- June 11, 2019 21:53Global hospitality group Accor continues to present record growth figures in North & Central America, a key region for the Group’s global development strategy. Accor’s North & Central America portfolio ... Read More
Meetings and hospitality dealing with profound changes, from mergers to demographics
editor- June 11, 2019 01:31“Over 5,000 associations are headquartered in the Greater DC area. They are a significant segment of the meetings industry, making major contributions to the American economy and to its political, ... Read More
Starboard Cruise Services names new President and CEO
Chief Assignment Editor- June 10, 2019 17:55Starboard Cruise Services has named respected travel and cruise industry veteran Lisa Bauer its new President and Chief Executive Officer today. Earlier today, Toni Belloni, Group Managing Director of LVMH ... Read More
United Airlines names new Senior Vice President of United Express
Chief Assignment Editor- June 10, 2019 15:38United Airlines today named Sarah Murphy senior vice president of United Express, where she will oversee the carrier's extensive regional network, product, customer service, operations and strategy. Murphy most recently ... Read More
Milan Bergamo to Casablanca on TUIfly Belgium
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 10, 2019 09:07Milan Bergamo Airport welcomes the arrival of its latest new airline partner as TUIfly Belgium launches a new link to Casablanca, expanding the gateway’s connectivity to Morocco. The carrier, a ... Read More
Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreat announces new leadership appointments
editor- June 7, 2019 23:39Canyon Ranch today announced new hires for its forthcoming brand extension - Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreat, opening in Woodside, California, in 2019. The new team consists of deeply-connected and wellness-minded ... Read More
The St. Regis San Francisco’s Jacqueline Volkart honored as one of Bay Area’s most influential women in business
Chief Assignment Editor- June 7, 2019 19:17The St. Regis San Francisco Hotel General Manager Jacqueline “Jackie” Volkart was recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the most influential women in Bay Area business ... Read More
Top holiday destinations for North American travelers
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 19:33With the summer holidays coming , Agoda reveals Tokyo, London and Las Vegas continue to hold the top destination spots in 2019. Japan dominates Asia Pacific travelers' summer plans scooping ... Read More
Timbers Resorts appoints Sean McLaughlin chief financial officer
Dmytro Makarov- June 5, 2019 02:24Timbers Resorts, the leading developer and operator of luxury boutique properties around the globe, announces today the appointment of esteemed finance and strategy professional, Sean McLaughlin, as the company's new ... Read More
Virginia Tourism toasts 50 Years of Love
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 01:25The Virginia Tourism Corporation today marked the 50th anniversary of their brand Virginia is For Lovers® during a press conference at U.S Travel’s IPW 2019 at the Anaheim Convention Center. ... Read More
Qatar Airways lands in Malta for the first time
Chief Assignment Editor- June 4, 2019 15:17Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Malta landed at Malta International Airport on Tuesday 4 June 2019, marking the launch of the airline’s newest gateway to Europe. Operated by ... Read More
Hodges Ward Elliott appoints new Hotel Group President
Chief Assignment Editor- June 3, 2019 16:10Hodges Ward Elliott, an independent hotel brokerage and investment-banking firm, with offices in New York, Atlanta, Los Angeles and London, today announced that Daniel Peek will be joining HWE as ... Read More
Star Alliance welcomes THAI Smile Airways as new Connecting Partner
Chief Assignment Editor- June 3, 2019 15:07Star Alliance today announced the plans for THAI Smile Airways to become the next Connecting Partner in its global network. The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance, meeting on the ... Read More
Friendliest Travel Country on Earth Joins African Tourism Board
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 3, 2019 05:16Uganda is the latest country joining the African Tourism Board as a member. For Ugandans welcoming all nationalities is an intrinsic part of the culture, and residents are quick to ... Read More
New GM appointed at Mandarin Oriential Macau
editor- May 30, 2019 22:04Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group announced the appointment of Christian Dolenc as General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Macau. In his new position, Dolenc will oversee day-to-day hotel operations, leading the team ... Read More
Crestline Hotels & Resorts names new Executive Vice President, CFO & CIO
Chief Assignment Editor- May 29, 2019 18:35James Carroll, President & CEO of Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC, announces the appointment of Edward Hoganson as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Investment Officer for the ... Read More
European Tourism Ministers meet in Croatia to advance development, innovation and partnerships
Chief Assignment Editor- May 29, 2019 17:07Innovation, partnerships and managing rising tourist numbers have been top of the agenda at the 64th Meeting of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for Europe, held in Zagreb, ... Read More
Tasting wines, blind
Dr. Elinor Garely - editor in chief of wines.travel- May 25, 2019 20:04Tasting Blind Wine industry professionals (i.e., winemakers, writers, sommeliers, researchers, educators, buyers, sellers, importers, sales managers) have many ways to spend their days: Harvesting grapes, meeting with customers, researching trends, ... Read More
Beachfront Cambria hotel breaks ground in Fort Lauderdale
Chief Assignment Editor- May 24, 2019 19:35Construction has begun on the Cambria Hotel Fort Lauderdale Beach, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. and developed by Hotel Motel Inc. The hotel will be within short walking distance ... Read More
LB Alliance joins African Tourism Board: Some Unsolicited Advice
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 23, 2019 22:00Chiriga Moore, founder and owner of LB Alliance in San Francisco, California joined the African Tourism Board today. Moore said: "Increased Tourism by members of the African Diaspora has birthed travel ... Read More
Latest IIPT Peace Park: Iconic Q Station Manly, Sydney Harbour National Park
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 23, 2019 08:21The dedication of the second IIPT (International Institute for Peace through Tourism) Global Peace Park in Australia was celebrated on Wednesday at Q Station, Sydney, Australia, in collaboration with SKÅL. ... Read More
Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa expands horizon for African Tourism Board
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 22, 2019 04:37The Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA) with members in 9 African Countries joined the African Tourism Board today. PMAESA is a non-profit intergovernmental body based in ... Read More
Tourism Solomons CEO invited to join PATA Board
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 19, 2019 07:28Strong recognition for the Solomon Islands on the international tourism stage and huge kudos for Tourism Solomons with CEO, Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto invited to join the Pacific Asia Travel Association ... Read More
Airbnb joins the European Travel Commission to promote healthy tourism
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 19:22Airbnb, the global community-driven end-to-end travel platform, has joined the European Travel Commission (ETC) as an Associate Member to support Europe as a travel destination and promote healthy tourism - ... Read More
Which island nation consumes the most champagne in Africa?
Alain St.Ange- May 15, 2019 22:15Drinking champagne is a must in several events organised by tourism establishments in Seychelles. The festive mood that the sea and sand brings also makes people in Seychelles - mostly ... Read More
Airbus announces senior leadership changes
Chief Assignment Editor- May 15, 2019 20:18Airbus SE has appointed Antoine Bouvier, 59, Head of Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions and Public Affairs, effective 1 June 2019. In this position, he will report to Guillaume Faury, Chief ... Read More
UNWTO hopes to work with African Tourism Board
editor- May 15, 2019 02:45African Tourism Board (ATB) Vice President Cuthbert Ncube recently joined ATB from the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), where he served as a Regional Vice Chair and Board member. He ... Read More
Union: WestJet sale leaves frontline staff exposed
Chief Assignment Editor- May 14, 2019 01:12Unifor will continue to stand up for frontline WestJet workers as the airline is sold to Onex Corporation, a takeover specialist with a long history of cost cutting and restructuring ... Read More
UNWTO Secretary-General to present Platino Award for Cinema and Education
Chief Assignment Editor- May 9, 2019 23:30The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Zurab Pololikashvili will recognize the Ibero-American film industry´s commitment to sustainability, openness and inclusivity at the upcoming Platinum Awards of Ibero-American Cinema ... Read More
Air Madagascar renews flights to Johannesburg
Alain St.Ange- May 9, 2019 01:46Air Madagascar has announced the resumption of flights between Antananarivo and Johannesburg, effective June 17. The airline previously flew to South Africa’s main industrial and commercial center but halted flights ... Read More
Choice Hotels announces new Regional Vice President of Franchise Services
Chief Assignment Editor- May 8, 2019 20:05Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced Michelle Masters has joined the company as regional vice president of franchise services, Northeast region. In the role, Masters will lead the company's area directors, ... Read More
Robert Binns named President of Air Wisconsin Airlines
Chief Assignment Editor- May 8, 2019 00:10Air Wisconsin Airlines announced that Robert (Rob) Binns has been appointed President of the airline. Rob will oversee all aspects of operations and performance initiatives for Air Wisconsin and will ... Read More