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Number of headlines in database: 77
Last update: 2019-03-18 22:21:01
Number of headlines in database: 77
Last update: 2019-03-18 22:21:01
Breaking Travel News Headlines
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News: Nakheel sees slight drop in net profits for late 2018 (2019-03-18 14:09:04)
Nakheel – Dubai-based master developer behind attractions such as the Palm Jumeirah – recently announced a net profit of AED3.86 billion for the first nine months of 2018. -
Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: Rügen, Germany (2019-03-18 11:02:27)
For German travellers the island of Rügen is the centre a booming hospitality industry. To British travellers, it is virtually unknown. As the Baltic destination seeks to grow its international audience, Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, here visits to shed some light on what guests can expect to find -
News: British Airways to debut new Club Suite on first A350 in July (2019-03-18 10:04:39)
British Airways has unveiled its new business class seat - Club Suite - and confirmed it will arrive on the first of its A350 aircraft in July. The newly-branded Club Suite offers direct-aisle access, a suite door for greater privacy and flat-bed seats in a one-two-one configuration. -
News: Ctrip.com signs distribution partnership with Millennium Hotels & Resorts (2019-03-18 08:42:20)
Ctrip.com International has signed an agreement with upscale global hoteliers Millennium Hotels & Resorts to develop a global distribution strategy. -
News: French strike hits Eurostar services (2019-03-18 08:05:19)
Eurostar has told passenger not to travel unless “absolutely necessary”. The rail link between London St Pancras and mainland Europe has been hit by industrial action by French customs officers. -
News: Ethiopian transport minister seeks to link Boeing 737 Max crashes (2019-03-18 08:02:37)
Ethiopian transport minister, Dagmawit Moges, has said there are “clear similarities” between recent accidents involving Ethiopian Airlines and Lion Air jets. -
News: Travelodge to recruit thousands of new staff (2019-03-18 07:53:30)
Travelodge has launched a new recruitment programme targeting parents looking to get back into work. Travelodge also revealed today that revenue climbed 8.8 per cent to £694 million in the year to December 31st, while adjusted earnings grew £9.6 million to £122 million. -
News: Swiss to introduce premium economy class in 2021 (2019-03-18 07:43:11)
Swiss International Air Lines will introduce a new premium economy class on its long-haul aircraft fleet in the spring of 2021. -
News: Haidar promoted to Address Hotels + Resorts general manger (2019-03-18 07:41:58)
Emaar Hospitality Group has appointed Riad Abi Haidar as the general manager of two premium luxury hotels under the Address Hotels + Resorts brand. -
News: Ryanair to rebrand Polish operations later this year (2019-03-18 07:41:51)
Ryanair Sun, a standalone business unit of the Ryanair Group, obtained its Polish certificate at the beginning of 2018 and started operating for Polish tour-operators in summer last year. -
News: Royal Brunei Airlines expands European options with new British Airways deal (2019-03-18 07:41:39)
Royal Brunei Airlines guests now have more than double the destinations in the UK and Europe to choose from, thanks to a new special prorate agreement deal with British Airways. -
News: flynas welcomes latest Airbus A320neo to fleet in Saudi Arabia (2019-03-18 07:40:46)
flynas has received its second Airbus A320neo aircraft. The plane is the latest of 80 set to be delivered in an $8.5 billion deal with Airbus. This deal is the second-largest aircraft purchase deal in the Middle East and is a game changer for the air-travel industry in Saudi Arabia and the entire region. -
News: Passenger Terminal Expo to return to London this month (2019-03-18 07:32:56)
The Passenger Terminal Expo & Conference will return to the ExCel Centre in London later this month, welcoming over 300 exhibitors to the one-of-a-kind show. -
Focus: The Top 6 Tips Social Media Influencers Do To Save Time (2019-03-17 09:39:54)
In the not so distant past, it used to take a lot of time, effort, and money to make something or someone popular. Nowadays, fame is becoming an achievable goal—thanks to social media. Although nobody really gets famous overnight, becoming a social media influencer has now grown into an ambition that can be made into reality if a person is willing to put in the work. As they say, you get out of social media what you put into it. -
News: Full moon yoga event set for Fairmont the Palm, Dubai (2019-03-17 05:01:15)
In line with the resorts Be Your Best brand promise, resident yoga instructor Melanie Swan, and Fairmont the Palm, will be celebrating the events third birthday with a special edition of its community event later this month. -
News: Kyo opens new location on the Pointe, Palm Jumeirah (2019-03-16 04:54:41)
Kyo, a contemporary Japanese restaurant based in Dubai, has re-opened following its move to Palm Jumeirah. The property has taken up residence at the Pointe, moving away from the Golden Mile. -
Focus: 5 Exotic Destinations For Luxury Seekers (2019-03-15 18:01:25)
Vacations should involve a tranquil atmosphere in order to rejuvenate ourselves from the hectic lifestyle. As the saying goes, the busiest men have the most leisure, one should make the most of it by escaping for holiday once in a while. A short period of luxury travel not only revitalizes your mind but also makes you more productive at work. -
News: Airport development accelerates positive trends in St Lucia tourism (2019-03-15 09:43:49)
The redevelopment of Saint Lucia’s international airport is underway as the destination continues to see a positive growth trend in tourism arrivals in 2019. -
News: Marriott partners with Mercedes for upcoming F1 season (2019-03-15 09:37:29)
For the upcoming F1 season, beginning this weekend, Marriott International is revving up and expanding its marketing partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport. -
News: British nationals urged to remain vigilant following New Zealand terror attack (2019-03-15 09:25:26)
British nationals in New Zealand have been urged to remain vigilant by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office following a terror attack in Christchurch. -
News: European Parliament approves no-deal aviation arrangements (2019-03-15 09:17:45)
The European parliament has voted in support of UK airlines still being able to operate routes to and from the UK to EU countries, in the event of a no-deal Brexit. -
News: Turkish Airlines prepares to complete move to new Istanbul Airport (2019-03-15 09:01:11)
The process of moving to the new location began in October last year, with the final stage expected to take 45 hours and be completed just before midnight on April 6th. -
News: Genting veils hull artwork for Explorer Dream (2019-03-15 08:39:36)
Genting Cruise Lines has unveiled the new artwork that will adorn the hull of its latest ship, the 75,338-gross-ton, 1,870 passenger Explorer Dream. -
News: Genting unveils hull artwork for Explorer Dream (2019-03-15 08:39:16)
Genting Cruise Lines has unveiled the new artwork that will adorn the hull of its latest ship, the 75,338-gross-ton, 1,870 passenger Explorer Dream. -
News: Lufthansa overcomes rising fuel prices to report strong results for 2018 (2019-03-15 08:24:49)
European aviation giant Lufthansa Group has reported adjusted EBIT of €2.8 billion for 2018. The figure was slightly below the record €3 billion reported last year, but comes despite an increase -
News: Etihad still deep in the red for 2018 (2019-03-15 08:11:50)
Abu Dhabi flag-carrier Etihad Airways has reported a net loss of US$1.28 billion for the year. The figure was, however, a slight improvement on the loss of US$1.52 billion reported for 2017. -
News: Cannon to lead Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi (2019-03-15 05:45:03)
Jon Cannon has been appointed as the general manager of Novotel Samui Resort Chaweng Beach Kandaburi. -
News: XXII Carat by Forum Group opens on Palm Jumeirah (2019-03-15 05:37:18)
Located on the West Crescent, it is a private beachfront gated community comprising 22 seven-bedroom villas ranging from 9,600 to 13,000 square feet. -
News: British Airways reveals final centenary celebration livery (2019-03-15 05:06:40)
British Airways has revealed the fourth and final design in its series of heritage liveries to mark the airline’s centenary – a Boeing 747 painted in the Negus design. -
News: Fairmont the Palm unveils egg-streme Easter brunch (2019-03-14 11:30:13)
On both Friday, April 19th and Sunday, April 21st, Flow Kitchen, the popular family lunch spot on Palm Jumeirah, invites guests to enjoy an international Easter-themed brunch, -
News: Greek tourism highlights path to economic recovery (2019-03-14 07:43:52)
The Greek tourism sector grew at a rate of 6.9 per cent in 2018, over three and a half times the pace of its wider national economy, which grew by two per cent. -
News: Hammond opens UK e-gates to new nationalities in spring statement (2019-03-14 07:34:39)
Chancellor Philip Hammond has confirmed citizens from a host of new countries will be able to use e-gates at UK airports and at Eurostar terminals from June this year. -
News: Cathay Pacific returns to profit for first time in three years (2019-03-14 07:26:12)
The Hong Kong-based carrier earned a HK$2.35 billion ($300 million) profit for the year ended December 31st, as it benefited from rising airfares and a turnaround plan designed to lower costs and boost revenue -
News: Edwards-Tonks appointed vice president, sales, with Oetker Collection (2019-03-14 07:19:11)
In her new role, Joelle Edwards-Tonks will lead Oetker Collection’s global sales, marketing and communications operations, a new position representing the consolidation of these three fields into one tightly knit department. -
News: Lufthansa confirms 40 new aircraft as part of fleet modernisation (2019-03-14 07:12:33)
Lufthansa Group has agreed deals for the purchase of a total of 40 state-of-the-art aircraft for its airlines. The 20 Boeing 787-9 and 20 additional Airbus A350-900 planes will primarily be replacing four-engine aircraft. -
News: Seabourn reveals name of first expedition ship (2019-03-14 04:04:30)
The ship is scheduled to launch in June 2021, with a second yet-to-be-named sister ship slated to launch in May the following year. -
News: Boeing 737 Max grounded by Federal Aviation Administration (2019-03-14 02:53:12)
Boeing and the United States Federal Aviation Administration have grounded the worldwide fleet of 737 MAX aircraft as concern grows about its airworthiness. -
News: London & Partners shifts focus to include domestic tourism (2019-03-13 17:45:29)
The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is launching a drive to promote London to visitors from other parts of the United Kingdom following a recent decline in domestic tourism. -
News: World Travel Awards headed to Mauritius for Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony (2019-03-13 17:38:39)
The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from Africa and the Indian Ocean will attend what will mark World Travel Awards’ inaugural visit to the paradise island. -
News: Kempinski chief executive to depart next year (2019-03-13 17:30:31)
Kempinski Hotels has revealed Markus Semer will step down as chairman and chief executive of the company next year. In a dramatic day for the hotel company, chief financial officer Colin Lubbe said he would also leave the company. -
News: Nakheel to showcase Dubai offering at MIPIM, Cannes (2019-03-13 08:00:09)
The developer, which shot to fame in the early 2000s with the creation of the world-famous Palm Jumeirah, comes to MIPIM 2019 with a new range of real estate at prime locations across the city. -
News: Federal Aviation Authority refuses to suspend Boeing 737 Max operations (2019-03-13 07:50:32)
Pressure is mounting on the FAA to act after the crash of a Boeing 737 Max 8 operated by Ethiopian Airlines over the weekend -
News: St Helena Tourism welcomes new flights from Cape Town (2019-03-13 07:35:11)
St Helena Tourism has confirmed that a second-weekly flight to the south Atlantic island, operating through the peak summer season, will operate from Cape Town. -
News: Air China moves Chengdu flight to London Heathrow (2019-03-13 07:28:21)
From April 2nd, Air China will be moving its direct service between Chengdu and London from London Gatwick to London Heathrow, Terminal 2. -
News: Hotel Banke takes Autograph Collection into Paris (2019-03-13 07:22:01)
Autograph Collection has revealed the latest addition to its portfolio, Hotel Banke. The deal marks the brand’s entry to Paris and becomes the fourth property in France. -
News: Schoucair takes up leadership of Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel (2019-03-13 07:16:45)
Farid Alain Schoucair has returned to Millennium Hotels & Resorts as general manager of the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel in Singapore. -
News: Africa Hotel Investment Forum headed for Ethiopia this September (2019-03-13 07:08:26)
The Africa Hotel Investment Forum, the premier tourism and hotel investment conference on the continent, attracting many prominent international hotel owners, investors, financiers, management companies and their advisers, will return to the Sheraton Hotel, Addis Ababa in the last week of September. -
News: andBeyond reveals renovation plans for Sossusvlei Desert Lodge, Namibia (2019-03-13 06:18:02)
The property is situated in the NamibRand Nature Reserve, one of southern Africa’s largest private conservation areas. -
News: Emirates goes double daily on Stansted connection (2019-03-13 06:12:42)
Emirates has announced the launch of a second daily flight from Dubai International to London Stansted, starting July 1st. The additional flight means that Emirates customers will now have 11 daily flight options to and from three London airports. -
News: airBaltic orders full Airbus A220 flight simulator (2019-03-13 05:24:56)
The simulator will be based at the airBaltic training facilities in Riga International Airport and it is the first new full flight simulator ever purchased by a Latvian company. -
News: Thomas Cook rolls out Sleeper Seat on long-haul flights (2019-03-13 03:06:06)
On sale from today on Thomas Cook Airlines’ long-haul routes such as New York and San Francisco, the option transforms a row of three seats into a bed in the sky so that guests can arrive on holiday feeling refreshed. -
Focus: Good Debt vs Bad Debt (2019-03-12 16:28:35)
Most people believe that being in debt is a bad thing. It is taken as a sign of financial difficulties. That is not necessarily true. If you take on debt that generates an income for you and more than covers the cost of capital, then it is good debt. -
News: UK joins growing Boeing 737 MAX 8 ban (2019-03-12 13:44:08)
The CAA has moved to suspend operations of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in UK airspace, following the lead of China, Australia and Singapore -
News: Breaking Travel News interview: Anastasiya Plekhova, assistant director of sales, Rixos the Palm (2019-03-12 13:36:15)
As the property rebrands in order to showcase its increased suite offering, Anastasiya Plekhova, assistant director of sales with Rixos the Palm, tells Breaking Travel News what the changes will mean for guests to Dubai. -
News: Saint Martin reveals plans for SMART 2019 (2019-03-12 08:58:39)
L’Association des Hoteliers de Saint Martin, the Saint Martin Tourism Office, in conjunction with the Sint Maarten Tourist Bureau and St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association have officially launched the SMART 2019 Tradeshow. -
Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: Osaka, Japan (2019-03-12 08:05:12)
Osaka has long sat in the shadow of Tokyo when it comes to Japanese tourism. But with the G20 summit of world leaders and Rugby World Cup visiting the city this year, and Expo 2025 recently awarded, things could be about to change. Breaking Travel News discovers more -
News: Millennium Hotels rolls out new My Millennium loyalty scheme (2019-03-12 07:15:54)
Millennium Hotels & Resorts has created an enhanced programme with simpler ways to reward loyal guests and encourage them to make the most of Millennium hotels across the globe. -
News: Mandarin Oriental, Doha, opens to first guests in Qatar (2019-03-12 06:57:22)
Mandarin Oriental, Doha is an urban property located in the centre of Msheireb Downtown Doha, the new destination for leisure, living and business in the heart of the city. -
News: Which? warns passengers not to waste cash on allocated seating (2019-03-12 06:45:51)
Passengers who pay extra to sit together when they fly are wasting their money in the vast majority of cases, a new Which? Travel investigation has found. -
News: Routes Asia headed to Chiang Mai, Thailand (2019-03-12 06:40:41)
As Routes Asia draws to a close in the bustling city of Cebu in the Philippines, the hosting baton has been passed to the hosts for 2020, Airports of Thailand. -
News: Beaulieu takes up food and beverage leadership at Rotana (2019-03-12 06:33:52)
As part of its ongoing regional and global expansion, Rotana has announced the appointment of Jarrett Beaulieu as corporate vice president - food and beverage operations. -
News: Gran Meliá Sancti Petri to open in Andalusia, Spain, this month (2019-03-12 06:20:45)
Following an extensive four-year refurbishment, the five-star Gran Lujo Meliá Sancti Petri hotel will relaunch this month as the new Gran Meliá Sancti Petri. -
News: Etihad Airways to bring Dreamliner to two new European route (2019-03-12 05:53:51)
From June, Etihad Airways will introduce a new two-class Boeing Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Rome and Frankfurt. -
News: TUI launches Malaysia-based tour operator as Asia expansion continues (2019-03-12 05:06:14)
TUI is focusing on increasing numbers of south-east Asian guests, who are travelling more frequently and differently than in the past, and wants to grow in this region. -
News: Ritz-Carlton, Berlin, reveals €40 million renovation (2019-03-11 17:50:36)
This meticulous refurbishment, largely funded by its ownership Beisheim Group, heralds in a new era of elegance through refreshed guestrooms and suites, conference, wellness, lobby and lounge areas and the addition of Pots, a new restaurant. -
News: Ritz-Carlton, Berlin reveals €40 million renovation (2019-03-11 17:50:35)
This meticulous refurbishment, largely funded by its ownership Beisheim Group, heralds in a new era of elegance through refreshed guestrooms and suites, conference, wellness, lobby and lounge areas and the addition of Pots, a new restaurant. -
Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: Glasgow, Scotland (2019-03-11 17:21:24)
Glasgow has been nominated for the title of Europe’s Leading Festival & Event Destination by the World Travel Awards following a run of unprecedented success. Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour to find out more -
News: Breaking Travel News interview: Irina Hebner, associate director of sales, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray (2019-03-11 13:33:26)
Considered the Middle East’s Leading Resort Residences by the World Travel Awards, Breaking Travel News here speaks to Irina Hebner, associate director of sales for the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray in Dubai, about what is on offer at the fabulous property. -
News: Kirby departs Armani Dubai for Address Hotels + Resorts (2019-03-11 08:19:47)
Emaar Hospitality Group has appointed hospitality veteran Mark Kirby as the area general manager of four premium luxury hotels under Address Hotels + Resorts. -
News: Brittany Ferries urges French government to prepare for Brexit (2019-03-11 07:41:00)
Jean-Marc Roué, Brittany Ferries president, recently hosted Jean-Yves Le Drian, the French minister of Europe and foreign affairs, to discuss the situation. -
News: Africa Hotel Investment Forum headed for Ethiopia (2019-03-11 06:56:24)
The Africa Hotel Investment Forum will take place from September 24th-26th at the Sheraton Addis, Ethiopia. Registration is now open to those looking to secure a place at the early bird rate. -
News: European Travel Commission signs STR data partnership (2019-03-11 06:48:44)
The European Travel Commission and STR have signed a partnership which will see them serve the growing needs of European destination management organisations. -
News: China leads grounding of Boeing 737 Max 8 following latest crash (2019-03-11 06:39:58)
Chinese authorities have suspended the use of the Boeing 737 Max 8 by domestic carriers following the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft over the weekend. It was the second fatal accident involving the aircraft type following its launch in 2017. -
News: Air Senegal welcomes first Airbus A330-900 to fleet (2019-03-11 05:28:08)
The carrier is the first African airline to fly Airbus’ new generation wide-body aircraft featuring latest technology engines, new wings with enhanced aerodynamics and a curved wingtip-design, drawing best practices from the A350 XWB. -
News: Tourism industry in rude health as ITB Berlin comes to an end in Germany (2019-03-11 05:16:54)
Trade visitor numbers at the show rose to 113,500, a three per cent increase compared with last year, emphasising the important role played by the event. -
News: Swiss reveals first refurbished Airbus A340 (2019-03-11 04:08:14)
The first Swiss Airbus A340 with a completely refurbished interior in all three seating cabins took off from Zurich earlier on its first revenue flight. -
News: British Airways welcomes Landor-liveried plane to Heathrow (2019-03-11 04:03:49)
British Airways has welcomed the arrival of the third in its series of four heritage liveries – a Boeing 747 painted in the Landor design, which will be recognisable for many as it flew on British Airways aircraft between 1984-1997.