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Number of headlines in database: 73
Last update: 2018-09-18 16:21:02
Number of headlines in database: 73
Last update: 2018-09-18 16:21:02
Breaking Travel News Headlines
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News: Ascott takes US$26m stake in Tauzia Hotel Management of Indonesia (2018-09-18 14:53:48)
The Ascott is advancing in the fast-growing middle-class business hotel segment by investing around US$26 million for a 70 per cent stake in Tauzia Hotel Management. -
News: Hard Rock Café set for Dubai International opening in November (2018-09-18 14:46:09)
The new location will feature a licensed restaurant, grab and go food, live entertainment, rock memorabilia and a Rock Shop loaded with its world-famous merchandise. -
News: United secure pay increase for Luton Airport staff (2018-09-18 14:40:25)
Staff employed by Menzies at Luton Airport have secured a pay increase of almost nine per cent after successful negotiations prevented industrial action and delivered significant improvements for the workforce. -
News: Joyce appointed oneworld chairman as Vauramo departs (2018-09-18 12:41:34)
The governing board of the oneworld global airline alliance has nominated Qantas Group chief executive Alan Joyce to serve as its chairman for the next two years. -
News: St. Regis Maldives Vommuli appoints Scoles to resort manger role (2018-09-18 01:46:26)
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli has welcomed a new hotel manager to lead its operations. No stranger to life by the beach, Dominic Scoles has moved from the Turks & Caicos for his new role at the luxury private island resort. -
News: St. Regis Maldives Vommuli appoints Scoles to general manger role (2018-09-17 15:15:32)
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli has welcomed a new hotel manager to lead its operations. No stranger to life by the beach, Dominic Scoles has moved from the Turks & Caicos for his new role at the luxury private island resort. -
News: Ryanair launches pilot training scheme in Cork (2018-09-16 23:28:05)
Ryanair has announced a major new training partnership with Cork-based international flight school, Atlantic Flight Training Academy, to deliver a new mentored pilot programme. -
News: Leuenberger appointed managing director of Badrutt’s Palace (2018-09-16 23:22:16)
Richard Leuenberger joined the Badrutt’s team initially as director of food and beverage in 2008 and again as general manager in November 2016 following a three-year stint with Shangri-La and Ritz Carlton in Asia. -
Playlists: zzWorld Travel Awards Latin America Ceremony 2018 (2018-09-16 19:40:33)
World Travel Awards celebrates the best of Central and South American hospitality during the Latin America Ceremony 2018 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Here Breaking Travel News talks to the winners as they step off stage. -
News: World Travel Awards honours leaders in Latin American hospitality (2018-09-16 15:25:16)
Winners at the World Travel Awards Latin America gala included the ancient Incan city of Quito, which fended off stiff competition to be named South America’s Leading Destination. -
Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: Marco Polo Ortigas, Manila (2018-09-15 21:07:23)
Marco Polo properties are established addresses for travellers throughout Asia, with a proven reputation for exceptional service and an appreciation for their local identity. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole visits Marco Polo Ortigas to find out more about this industry leading brand -
News: New Saga ships to go all-inclusive in 2020 (2018-09-14 22:13:56)
Saga has announced that its first new luxury boutique cruise ship Spirit of Discovery will become all-inclusive in January 2020 and her sister ship Spirit of Adventure will also be all-inclusive when she joins the fleet in August 2020. -
News: New brand campaigns from Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays (2018-09-14 22:05:33)
Virgin is preparing to come back with a bang this September with the launch of two multimillion-pound brand campaigns from Virgin Holidays and Virgin Atlantic. -
Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: Shangri-La at the Fort, Manila (2018-09-14 21:21:22)
Shangri-La at the Fort is a landmark, mixed-use development in the heart of Bonifacio Global City, an emerging contemporary lifestyle district at the centre of Manila and one of the fastest growing urban developments in Asia. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole calls in to see how this commercial city is rapidly changing -
News: First Delta Airbus A220-100 rolls off production line (2018-09-14 18:19:56)
The first Airbus A220-100 built for Delta Air Lines saw the light of day earlier after rolling out of the paint shop at the A220 assembly line in Mirabel, Quebec. -
News: First Delta Airbus A220 rolls off production line (2018-09-14 18:19:47)
The first Airbus A220-100 built for Delta Air Lines saw the light of day earlier after rolling out of the paint shop at the A220 assembly line in Mirabel, Quebec. -
News: Duke of Cambridge opens Japan House in London (2018-09-14 16:35:20)
Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has formally opened Japan House London, the new cultural home of Japan in the UK. His royal highness was accompanied by Japan’s deputy prime minister, Taro Aso, and Koji Tsuruoka, ambassador of Japan to the UK. -
News: Ryanair reaches agreement in principle with Italian cabin crew unions (2018-09-14 16:30:42)
Ryanair has agreed a set of principles with Italian unions which will form the basis of a comprehensive collective labour agreement for cabin crew based in the country. -
News: Kempa appointed chief financial officer at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (2018-09-14 16:21:55)
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has appointed Mark Kempa to the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer. He has been serving as the company’s interim chief financial officer since March. -
News: Caesars Forum breaks ground in Las Vegas (2018-09-14 16:12:08)
Caesars Entertainment has broken ground on Caesars Forum, a brand new 550,000-square-foot conference centre in Las Vegas. The $375 million investment will feature the two largest pillarless ballrooms in the world, located at the centre of the Las Vegas Strip. -
News: New European marketing manager for Tourism New Zealand (2018-09-14 16:07:44)
Tourism New Zealand has appointed Dani Benjamin to the role of trade marketing manager for Europe, based in London. Benjamin will join the trade team in developing and implementing Tourism New Zealand’s trade marketing strategy in the UK and Germany. -
News: Trainline launches first artificial intelligence-powered voice disruption rail alerts (2018-09-14 16:01:11)
Trainline has launched the world’s first personalised disruption voice alerts for rail, integrated into its voice app, built for the Google Assistant. -
News: London Stansted seeks 25 new long-haul routes over next five years (2018-09-14 15:56:20)
London Stansted is aiming to secure direct services to at least 25 new long-haul destinations over the next five years, with a strong focus on the Far East, India, north America and the Middle East. -
News: Henning appointed general manager at the Westbury Mayfair (2018-09-14 15:45:46)
Henning joins the five-star hotel from the United Arab Emirates where he successfully opened the St. Regis Dubai, Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club. -
Focus: The Easiest Way To Travel All Over The World For Free (2018-09-14 10:49:37)
If you have ever thought of going on the trip around the world but finances have always been an issue, it seems we have come with a solution for you! Many people wonder how do these frequent travelers manage to do both: visit new places every day or two and also have enough money to do so. -
Focus: Is it Safe to Climb Mount Kilimanjaro? (2018-09-14 10:39:08)
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is not without risks. Every year, about ten climbers fall to their deaths, and the number is estimated to be much higher, while another 1000 are evacuated to safety from the traps of the mountain. The primary cause of deaths is Altitude Mountain Sickness, AMS and everyone attempting a climb is seriously warned to monitor AMS symptoms. -
Focus: Sports betting Hall of Fame to induct 5 new members at Natural History Museum (2018-09-14 10:24:28)
How excited are you in sports? It doesn’t matter whether you love football, tennis or rugby, we are sure you would love spending hours watching your favorite games. -
News: Kjellberg to lead European Vacation Rentals (2018-09-13 19:53:32)
Henrik Kjellberg, former president at Expedia, has been appointed group chief executive of the European Vacation Rentals business acquired by Platinum Equity from Wyndham Worldwide earlier this year. -
News: Shamwari Private Game Reserve completes first phase of renovation (2018-09-13 19:49:51)
Shamwari Private Game Reserve has completed the first phase of a US$25 million upgrade, opening two newly refurbished lodges, its flagship Eagles Crag and Riverdene Family Lodge. -
News: Scherer replaces Schulz as chief commercial officer at Airbus (2018-09-13 19:42:23)
Airbus has appointed Christian Scherer to the role of chief commercial officer, replacing Eric Schulz, who has decided to leave the company after just nine months for personal reasons. -
News: Seoul-Jeju remains busiest passenger airline route (2018-09-13 19:35:57)
With more than 13.4 million people travelling on the short-haul domestic service, the 450-kilometre journey from Seoul’s Gimpo Airport to the island of Jeju off the coast of the Korean Peninsula has once again claimed the title as the most in-demand air route in the world. -
Focus: Breaking Travel News interview: Martin Gauss, chief executive, airBaltic (2018-09-13 19:13:56)
airBaltic has been revitalised in recent years, returning from the point of bankruptcy to become one of the fastest growing carriers in eastern Europe. Here Breaking Travel News talks with Martin Gauss, chief executive of the carrier, about its recent success and the challenges that are ahead. -
News: Sandals Montego Bay prepares to welcome World Travel Awards (2018-09-13 18:50:25)
The event promises to be the most important event of the calendar for the Caribbean and North American hospitality industries, with the key players and VIPs from across the two regions scheduled to attend. -
News: LVCVA greenlights Convention Centre expansion (2018-09-13 18:45:41)
The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority board has taken the final step needed to begin construction on the Las Vegas Convention Centre District’s Phase Two expansion. -
News: Cunard puts transatlantic crossings at heart of 2020 offering (2018-09-13 18:36:40)
There are 14 overnight stays and 19 late evening departures, with an average time in port of ten and a half hours which will allow our international guests an opportunity to explore the most spectacular destinations at their leisure. -
News: Arranz-Bravo designed hull artwork for Norwegian Encore unveiled (2018-09-13 18:19:20)
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed that Eduardo Arranz-Bravo, the award-winning Spanish artist, has created the hull artwork for the fourth and final ship of its Breakaway-Plus class, Norwegian Encore. -
News: Hotel Talisa joins the Luxury Collection in Vail, Colorado (2018-09-13 18:14:01)
Hotel Talisa offers sleek sophistication in an idyllic setting, with interior design by Leo A Daly, reflecting Vail’s rich history and the spirit of Rocky Mountain adventure. -
News: Four Seasons Hotel São Paulo at Nações Unidas to open in October (2018-09-13 18:06:03)
The countdown is on to the grand opening of Four Seasons Hotel São Paulo at Nações Unidas, as the Hotel opens its reservations books and confirms arrivals beginning October 15th. -
News: Barber appointed executive pastry chef at the Dorchester (2018-09-13 16:31:44)
The Dorchester has welcomed Sarah Barber as executive pastry chef, bringing with her two decades of knowledge overseeing award-winning patisserie menus across London. -
News: Aer Lingus adds two new transatlantic departures for summer 2019 (2018-09-13 15:40:53)
The new services to Montréal and Minneapolis-St. Paul will add a quarter of million additional seats annually to Aer Lingus’ transatlantic network, which already offers 2.8 million seats annually between Ireland and North America -
Focus: Visiting Tanzania? Check Out These Breathtaking Cities Before You Go (2018-09-13 15:37:36)
Tanzania has built a reputation as being a prominent safari location in Eastern Africa. However, it is absolutely worth noting that there are many cities and towns throughout the country that deserve just as much appreciation. -
News: Travelport signs distribution deal with Etihad Airways (2018-09-13 15:23:00)
Travelport is used by Etihad to arm its sales, marketing, and network planning teams with the information required to respond effectively to industry change, minimise operating costs and increase profits. -
News: Willis to lead Accor in Africa and Middle East (2018-09-12 13:59:59)
AccorHotels has appointed Mark Willis as chief executive officer for Middle East and Africa. Based in Dubai, Willis will be responsible for overseeing a combined network of close to 400 hotels in operation and pipeline across the Middle East and Africa. -
News: Gardiner joins Kwita Izina ceremony in Rwanda (2018-09-12 09:49:50)
Mantis Collection executive chairman Adrian Gardiner has joined celebrations around the 14th annual Gorilla Naming Ceremony in Rwanda. -
News: Taj Connemara reopens in southern India (2018-09-12 09:22:09)
Taj Connemara has reopened after undergoing a year-long renovation. Dating back to 1854, the hotel’s history has been brought to life with fresh and modern sensibilities. -
News: London airports report record breaking summer (2018-09-12 09:21:14)
Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton airports have all set new milestones as British travellers enjoyed a recording breaking summer holiday. -
News: Norwegian Cruise Line to make UK TV debut (2018-09-12 09:13:47)
Norwegian Cruise Line will make its television debut this month, launching its first ever terrestrial, regional and digital TV and radio brand campaign. -
News: New European leadership at InterContinental Hotels Group (2018-09-12 09:07:06)
Mario Maxeiner has been appointed as managing director for northern Europe, based in the company’s recently opened Frankfurt office, while Eric Viale takes up the role of managing director for southern Europe, based in Paris. -
News: TripAdvisor welcomes fake review fraud conviction in Italy (2018-09-12 09:00:23)
TripAdvisor has welcomed the result of a legal ruling in Italy which saw a persistent online review fraudster sentenced to jail. In one of the first legal cases of its kind, the criminal court of Lecce ruled that writing fake reviews using a false identity is criminal conduct. -
News: Fred. Olsen brings entire fleet together in Cádiz (2018-09-12 08:35:53)
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has celebrated an historic coming together of its fleet of four ocean ships – Balmoral, Braemar, Boudicca and Black Watch – in Cádiz. -
News: Amara set to join Cypriot hospitality scene in spring next year (2018-09-12 08:35:30)
Opening in the vibrant coastal town of Limassol, the hotel is poised above an enchanting sandy beach and azure waters, with each of the 207 artfully appointed rooms and suites boasting unobstructed views of the Mediterranean Sea and wider horizon. -
News: Ryanair launches first services from Exeter (2018-09-12 08:29:34)
Three new routes - to Malaga, Malta and Naples - will launch in April as part of the low-cost carrier’s summer schedule. -
News: Turkish Airlines unveils new cabin crew uniforms (2018-09-12 08:27:16)
In celebration of 85 years of operation, Turkish Airlines has unveiled a fresh look with a new uniform specially designed for its cabin crew. -
News: Stansted growth drives strong performance at MAG (2018-09-12 08:10:44)
London Stansted’s long-haul routes drove it to its busiest ever month in August, with 2.98 million passengers travelling through the airport. -
News: Cendyn in the running for top titles at World Travel Awards (2018-09-12 07:02:59)
The leading provider of hotel CRM and hotel sales platforms in the hospitality industry is in the running for the titles of World’s Leading Hotel CRM Technology Provider, World’s Leading Data Driven Marketing Agency, World’s Leading Hotel Sales Proposal Platform 2018 and World’s Leading Hotel Event Management Platform. -
Focus: Discover Puerto Rico retains firm for golf audit (2018-09-11 16:37:37)
New Discover Puerto Rico DMO Retains Dan Shepherd Public Relations, LLC, to Conduct Golf Audit. Island Home to 20-Plus Courses Ranging from Luxury Resort Amenities to Standalone Municipals; Caribbean Destination Annually Hosts PGA TOUR’s Puerto Rico Open -
News: World Travel & Tourism Council hosts first European Leaders Forum in Portugal (2018-09-11 15:16:10)
Long term planning, placing communities at the centre of the sector, has been highlighted during the first European Leaders Forum, organised by the World Travel & Tourism Council. -
News: Bauer takes up leadership of Eurowings (2018-09-11 15:08:10)
Frank Bauer has been appointed to the roles of managing director and chief financial officer at Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings. The 37-year-old has been responsible for finance, human resources and technology at the carrier since the start of the month. -
Focus: Breaking Travel News investigates: Cebu Pacific, Philippines (2018-09-11 10:52:07)
Offering extensive connections across the Philippines, as well as to a growing number of international destinations, Cebu Pacific is a low-cost carrier with lofty aspirations. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole hops on board -
News: Aeroflot places order for SSJ100 planes with United Aircraft Corporation (2018-09-11 08:12:08)
The deal was signed by Aeroflot chief executive Vitaly Saveliev and president of United Aircraft Corporation, Yury Slyusar, during the Eastern Economic Forum in the presence of president of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin. -
News: Dusit Thani acquires Elite Havens in $15m deal (2018-09-11 08:08:56)
Dusit Thani has expanded into the high-end vacation rental market through the full acquisition of Elite Havens, a provider of holiday lets in Asia. Following its strategy for balance, diversification and expansion, Dusit has been actively enhancing its operations with investments in new market segments. -
News: Croft appointed chief executive at UKinbound (2018-09-11 08:07:53)
Croft brings with him over 25 years of senior leadership experience spanning positions at the UK department for international trade and VisitBritain, and a strong understanding of international business and the visitor economy. -
News: Iberia to introduce premium economy cabin on Havana and Johannesburg routes (2018-09-11 08:06:56)
Iberia has announced it will offer its new premium economy class on flights to Havana and Johannesburg, while boosting capacity on Madrid-Lima and Madrid-São Paulo routes. -
News: Behnam to take development role at Minor Hotels in EMEA (2018-09-11 07:49:58)
Minor Hotels has announced the appointment of Ramine Behnam as vice president development for Europe, Middle East and Africa. A French national, Behnam is also fluent in English, Arabic and Spanish and is based at Minor Hotels’ regional office in Dubai. -
News: Qatar Airways to launch flights to Mombasa, Kenya, in December (2018-09-11 07:46:21)
Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to Kenya’s second city, Mombasa, opening up the country’s beautiful coasts to international holidaymakers. -
News: Which? calls for automatic compensation for UK airline delays (2018-09-11 07:37:46)
Around 1.3 million air passenger journeys were estimated to be subject to a severe delay last year, according to new Which? analysis. -
News: Colley takes up brand communications role with Corinthia Hotels (2018-09-11 07:32:24)
Corinthia Hotels has appointed a brand communications manager, Camilla Colley, to lead the development and implementation of the Corinthia communications strategy internationally. -
News: Flight Centre rolls out new chauffeur options following Amadeus deal (2018-09-11 07:31:58)
Flight Centre Travel Group has overhauled its ground transport booking services for clients of its business travel divisions, FCM Travel Solutions and Corporate Traveller, with the launch of Amadeus’ transfers content. -
News: UK leads European demand for Seychelles tourism (2018-09-11 07:21:51)
Some 17,286 British visitors entered the Seychelles from January to September this year, representing a 16 per cent increase compared to the previous year, according to the latest statistics. -
News: Qatar seeks to grow cruise sector with new partnerships (2018-09-11 07:05:22)
Qatar Tourism Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding with the German AIDA Cruises and the Italian Costa Cruises. -
News: Doncaster Sheffield Airport launches new consumer-focused brand (2018-09-11 07:00:54)
Doncaster Sheffield Airport has revealed its new ‘Easy, friendly, relaxed’ brand, to reflect its growing reputation as the UKs favourite airport. -
News: Hoggard appointed ambassador at La Manga, Spain (2018-09-11 06:42:13)
Former England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard has signed up for a new team after joining Spain’s La Manga Club sports and leisure resort as a cricketing ambassador. -
News: Grand Central Hotel Belfast seeks guests through Avvio technology (2018-09-11 06:16:00)
Avvio has been brought on-board to support the launch of Grand Central Hotel in Belfast, part of the Hastings Hotels Group, to raise brand awareness online and drive bookings by creating a fully optimised website to support guest engagement.