German transportation has been unpredictable for a year. Strikes or no strike is the question – constantly. The German labor union EVG representing more than 200,000 railway workers in Germany, canceled its plans for a two-day strike. It appears most key demands were met. The EVG union planned for its members to cripple rail transportation […]
Tourism
SKAL Councilors Meeting in Malaga
On its 89th birthday, Skal International-Leaders met to discuss transforming tourism, and the future of this industry. SKAL International Executive Board and International SKAL Councilors met in Malaga for their mid-year meeting, discussing the organization’s plans. The meeting also featured virtual participation through Zoom from several Councilors and Past presidents who could not attend in […]
Embraer and NetJets Announce $5 Billion Deal
To continue providing reliable global access and exceptional service to current NetJets Owners and their guests, NetJets has signed a new deal with Embraer for up to 250 Praetor 500 jet options, which includes a comprehensive services and support agreement. The deal is valued in excess of US $5 billion, with deliveries expected to begin […]
Alaska Airlines Unveils Salmon Livery Design
Alaska Airlines unveiled its newest aircraft paint theme today – Xáat Kwáani – designed by the talented Alaska Native artist Crystal Kaakeeyáa Rose Demientieff Worl. Xáat Kwáani means “Salmon People” in the Alaskan Tlingit language and refers to the spiritual link between the people who interact with the beloved salmon and all of us who […]
Russia Plans ‘American Village’ for ‘Conservative’ Western Expats
The prospective immigrants from the USA and Canada are expected to fund the construction of the settlement themselves The government of Russia’s Moscow Region has allegedly approved the project to build an “American Village” for 200 families of prospective ‘conservative immigrants’ from the US and Canada. According to one of the authors of the project, […]
Marella Cruises’ Discovery Sails from Port Canaveral
Marella Cruises’ Discovery sailed from Port Canaveral’s Cruise Terminal 5, kicking off a slate of 26 weekly sailings between now and November. The sailing of the Discovery is also Marella’s first from the United States. “We are excited to extend a warm welcome Marella Cruises’ Discovery and honored that they’ve chosen to base their first […]
African Tourism Board calls for WTTC to Resolve Internal Issues
Be United: The African Tourism Board and World Tourism Network Africa Chapter issued an open appeal to WTTC. Cuthbert Ncube, Chairman of the African Tourism Board, speaking also for the World Tourism Network Africa Chapter issued an open appeal directed to the Hon. Chairman, of the World Travel and Tourism Council, Arnold Donald. Joint ATB […]
Hyatt Names New GM at 2 Beale Street Memphis Properties
Michelle Geiger has been named area general hotel manager for Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis and Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis. With more than 25 years of experience working with the esteemed Hyatt Hotels brand, Geiger is tasked with ensuring guest satisfaction, handling daily operations, staff development, budgeting, financial planning and increasing sales and […]
Sandals Resorts Turns Procrastination Into a Good Thing
Sometimes it’s worth it to put things off, because it leads to something good, like the Sandals Resorts Last Minute Deals. Resort guests can get one night free when booking select arrival dates at many Sandals Resorts located throughout the Caribbean. When staying at these resorts, one free night is given on a 4-night stay, […]
Strike vote has no effect on operations
Pilots’ vote will have no immediate effect on the carrier’s operations and is not likely to lead to a walkout in the near future The Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA), the labor union that represents the pilots of the Dallas-based air carrier, announced that its members have overwhelmingly voted for approving a union strike mandate […]