Tag: returns
Second largest airport in the world about to open
Dmytro Makarov- June 13, 2019 19:02The new Beijing Daxing International Airport completed its first test flights of passenger planes in May 2019. The airport's construction is expected to be completed on June 30 and flight ... Read More
Wharf Hotels appoints new General Manager of The Murray, Hong Kong, A Niccolo Hotel
Chief Assignment Editor- June 11, 2019 16:52Wharf Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Adriano Vences as General Manager of The Murray, Hong Kong, a Niccolo Hotel. After spearheading the success of the first Niccolo ... Read More
Disney Cruise Line: Fall 2020 tropical destinations
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 21:50In fall 2020, Disney Cruise Line will enchant guests of all ages with Halloween and winter holiday celebrations on sailings departing from New York, California, Texas and Florida. The 2020 fall season offers a range ... Read More
IATA forecast for global aviation in 2019 is not so good for reasons listed
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 2, 2019 02:30The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a downgrade of its 2019 outlook for the global air transport industry to a $28 billion profit (from $35.5 billion forecasts in December ... Read More
European pilots: Before Boeing’s MAX returns, we need answers and transparency
Chief Assignment Editor- May 23, 2019 16:20Regulators from across the globe are meeting today in Texas (USA), to discuss a possible return to service of the grounded Boeing 737 MAX. The FAA is currently reviewing Boeing’s ... Read More
In the footsteps of Leonardo in France: The enigma of the Last Supper tapestry
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- May 21, 2019 21:45This is the title of the study day that was held at the Vatican Museums at the end of the restoration of the famous tapestry preserved today in the Pinacoteca ... Read More
IMEX in Frankfurt’s five steps to igniting imagination and powering up business results
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 16:45IMEX in Frankfurt returns on 21-23 May, bringing together business event professionals from around the world to meet and do business. Planners and exhibitors alike can also tap into the ... Read More
Passenger Safety: Boeing puts pressure on FAA to get Boeing 737MAX flying and worry later
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 16, 2019 00:08Airlines are desperate getting their fleet of Boeing 737 MAX flying again. The recertification process of the 737 MAX will require regaining the confidence of safety experts, pilots, and flight ... Read More
South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit will tackle emerging challenges to regional hotel markets
Chief Assignment Editor- May 14, 2019 18:36The South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit returns for its third edition in May and will again feature top executives from both hotel owning groups and management companies addressing issues ... Read More
Opening: Grand Swiss-Belresort, Swiss-Belsuites, Swiss-Belboutique and Swiss-Belinn
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 14, 2019 08:14Grand Swiss-Belresort (Bahrain), Swiss-Belsuites (Bahrain), Swiss-Belboutique (Kuwait) and Swiss-Belinn (Oman and Qatar) will be opening in the upcoming months. Laurent A. Voivenel, Senior Vice President, Operations and Development for the ... Read More
American Airlines adds flights to the South
Chief Assignment Editor- May 10, 2019 00:40Winter begins in just 226 days, but don’t worry — American Airlines has you covered with more ways than ever to get somewhere warm. Two new destinations will join the ... Read More
Hawaii Tourism: Sunset on the Beach series returns to Waikiki
Chief Assignment Editor- May 8, 2019 19:25Honolulu visitors and residents in search of a little family-friendly fun this summer in Waikiki will be pleased to know that Sunset on the Beach is returning to Oahu’s famed ... Read More
InterContinental Hayman Island Resort announces key new appointments
Chief Assignment Editor- May 6, 2019 23:05InterContinental Hayman Island Resort has strengthened its commitment to talent development and innovation, announcing an ambitious team to guide the resort into a new era of luxury from July 1, ... Read More
Belgian Pride Festival returns for its 15th year
Chief Assignment Editor- May 2, 2019 16:20Like its poster of an artist who is queer and proud of it, Belgian Pride Brussels is stating its originality with a program that's been created by its citizens. They ... Read More
Record turn-out for Centara World Masters 2019 as golf tourism continues to soar in Thailand
editor- May 2, 2019 02:00Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has revealed that a record number of competitors from around the world will compete at this year’s Centara World Masters Golf Championship, ... Read More
FAA frenzied, secretive rush to re-certify Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 1, 2019 19:04Ethiopian Airlines and Lions Air crash, American Airlines shutting up whistleblowers, loose debris damaging the wiring at a Boeing 787 factory, economic loss claimed not to use simulator training for Boeing ... Read More
Swiss-Belhotel International reveals impressive global expansion plans at ATM 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- May 1, 2019 19:01Swiss-Belhotel International has concluded four successful days at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), where it updated the Middle Eastern travel trade on its impressive plans for global expansion, brand development ... Read More
London Heathrow: Recording another record
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 1, 2019 08:58London Heathrow is recording another record. More passengers than ever before – Heathrow achieved its 29th consecutive month of growth, welcoming a record 17.9 million passengers in Q1 2019 Award-winning service – ... Read More
Is the airport a weak link in your cruise vacation?
Chief Assignment Editor- April 30, 2019 18:45You are treated like royalty once you board your cruise ship. It’s why you love cruise vacations. Unless the ship sails and returns to your home town, you have to ... Read More
Robots, VR, holograms and AI providing power to planners at IMEX in Frankfurt
Chief Assignment Editor- April 25, 2019 18:01“As consumers we’re now used to – and expect – highly curated content in most aspects of our lives. Netflix gives viewers access to an incredible 100 million products tailored ... Read More
Mediterranean Resort & Hotel Real Estate Forum returns to Greece
Chief Assignment Editor- April 24, 2019 15:24Now in its fifth year, the Mediterranean Resort & Hotel Real Estate Forum (MR&H) will return to Greece for the second year in succession this October. The event, hosted by ... Read More
Barbican beefs up sales team
editor- April 24, 2019 00:52The Barbican, a conference and international arts venue located in London, has appointed Jenny Waller as head of sales. The expanded role will see Jenny managing the growing sales team, ... Read More
New team member at The Pod Hotels
editor- April 17, 2019 22:46The Pod Hotels is striving to address the rapidly-increasing demand for affordable lifestyle hotels targeted at progressive-minded and budget-conscious travelers who are creative and ambitious and who maintain high expectations ... Read More
Italian Exhibition Group returns to China to promote international tourism
Chief Assignment Editor- April 17, 2019 20:15Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) is returning to China to promote international tourism business. The appointment is at the Shanghai World Travel Fair (SWTF), one of the major tourism industry expos ... Read More
Princess Cruises returns to Tahiti in 2020
Chief Assignment Editor- April 15, 2019 18:40In 2020, Princess Cruises guests will enjoy the welcoming spirit and idyllic islands of French Polynesia when the cruise line returns to Tahiti with the intimate Pacific Princess, offering a ... Read More
Norwegian Sun returns to Port Canaveral for second year of Cuba cruises
Chief Assignment Editor- April 13, 2019 01:05Norwegian Cruise Line’s Sun returns to Port Canaveral today for a second season of popular cruises from the Port to Cuba, as well as excursions to the Bahamas. Starting Monday, ... Read More
South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit returns to Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok
Chief Assignment Editor- April 11, 2019 15:16The South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit returns for its third edition in May and will again feature top executives from both hotel owning groups and management companies and a ... Read More
BD Hotels plans rapid expansion, hires Head Of Acquisitions & Development
Chief Assignment Editor- April 11, 2019 15:14BD Hotels today announces the appointment of Rani Gharbie as the Head of Acquisitions & Development for The Pod Hotels, BD Hotel’s highly profitable micro-hotel concept. The Pod Hotels currently ... Read More
Cabo Verde Airlines returns to Italy
Chief Assignment Editor- April 9, 2019 16:49Cabo Verde Airlines resumes operations for Italy this summer, with connections to Sal island and other destinations operated by the airline. According to the document authorized by ENAC, National Aviation ... Read More
Boeing CEO: Safety is our responsibility, and we own it
editor- April 5, 2019 20:58Boeing CEO Dennis A. Muilenburg issued the following statement in response to its 737 Max software, production: As we work closely with customers and global regulators to return the 737 ... Read More
IMEX America returns this September powered by imagination
editor- April 2, 2019 18:52Hello September! Registration is now live for IMEX America taking place September 10 – 12, 2019 at the Sands Expo and Convention Center at The Venetian® | The Palazzo®. With ... Read More
Developing safety and security for children during travel
Dr. Peter E. Tarlow- April 2, 2019 00:28Safety and security are always a concern of the travel industry, no matter who the traveler might be. A major issue when dealing with children is their safety and security. ... Read More
Air Partner appoints Ed Warner as non-executive Chair
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 1, 2019 06:01Ed Warner has been appointed as Non-Executive Chair of the Air Partners as of April 1, 2019. Ed will also chair the Nomination Committee and join the Remuneration Committee. Ed Warner ... Read More
Cunard cruise line uncorks line-up of speakers for 2019 Wine Voyage
Chief Assignment Editor- March 20, 2019 17:01Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced that three of the leading wine connoisseurs and oenologists, will join Queen Victoria’s second annual ‘Voyage Du Vin’ on board Queen Victoria, setting sail ... Read More
Queensgate Investments acquires four Grange Hotels for £1 billion
Chief Assignment Editor- March 15, 2019 16:54Queensgate Investments has completed the acquisition of the Grange St Paul's EC4, Grange Tower Bridge E1, Grange City EC3, and Grange Holborn WC1 for circa GBP 1 billion. The portfolio ... Read More
India targeting revenue through golf tourism
Anil Mathur - eTN India- March 14, 2019 02:25India has been trying to get a larger slice of the ever-growing golf tourism market. Some of majestic old golf courses are attractions in themselves, and more new ones are ... Read More
