African carriers suffered cumulative losses of $3.5 billion for 2020-2022, and IATA estimates further losses of $213 million in 2023 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching “Focus Africa” to strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. This initiative will align private […]
As the summer season gets underway, Milan Bergamo Airport is delivering healthy passenger growth rates. Year-to-date figures for the period between January and March 2023 show 51.77% growth when compared to last year, and 19.64% growth when compared to 2019. Sustaining this period of development, the Lombardy gateway will see a plethora of new routes […]
— Cambria Hotels, part of the Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) family of brands, continues its nationwide expansion with the grand opening of its first hotel in Georgia: the Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District. The brand’s newest downtown addition will provide modern travelers with the upscale amenities they need to discover all the […]
Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, will today (April 3) join government ministers, finance executives, and administrators. The meeting will consist of travel and tourism leaders from South Africa, Botswana, Spain, and Sierra Leone on a Ministerial Roundtable titled: “Developing a Sustainable Tourism Industry in Africa by Integrating Cultural, Environment, Good Governance and Social […]
A total of 1,619 businesses in the travel sector are licensed under the ATOL scheme according to new figures released by the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The regulator, which oversees the financial protection scheme, has published the figures following its completion of the March 2023 ATOL licence renewal process. Of the 660 ATOL licences that […]
The Alfond Inn at Rollins, the award-winning boutique hotel in the heart of historic Winter Park, has announced that its much-anticipated new wing will open for guests in summer 2023, beginning an exciting new chapter as it celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year. The 71 new guestrooms increase the capacity of the hotel to 183 […]
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, under Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has continued its global expansion with the opening of Dusit Suites Athens – the first Dusit-branded property in Europe – in Greece’s stunning capital. Bringing Dusit’s unique brand of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality to one of Europe’s most popular tourist […]
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, solidifies its standing as a top hotelier with five Centara properties receiving the 2023 Traveller Review Award from Booking.com. Awarded annually to partner hotels and resorts, the Traveller Review Awards highlight properties for their exceptional hospitality as evidenced by Booking.com review scores left by guests after their […]
Billy Boyle has been appointed area executive chef of the Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis and Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis. In his new role, Boyle oversees all culinary day-to-day operations, banquets and catering, and overarching food and beverage programs for both hotels. With more than 33 years of experience, Boyle’s deep love for […]
Manny Belete has been appointed the resort manager of North Georgia’s award-winning Barnsley Resort, operated by Davidson Resorts. In this role, Belete will provide strategic leadership and oversee operations of Barnsley Resort’s 140 guest rooms and suites spread out among the 55-room Inn and 39 free-standing cottages, The Spa, resort recreation, and on-site food and […]