The chief executive of struggling Aer Lingus is to meet unions this afternoon to outline a cost-cutting plan.
Dermot Mannion is expected to propose cutting some 1,500 ground jobs in Dublin, Cork and Shannon in order to trim huge losses at the Irish national carrier. It is also believed to be hiring crew from North America to staff transatlantic flights.
WTTC calls for entries for 2009 Tourism for
Tomorrow Awards – one of the world’s top accolades for sustainable tourism. The Awards are handed out in 4 different
categories: Destination Stewardship, Conservation, Community Benefit and Global Tourism Business. Deadline for application is
15 December 2008. For more information, please visit www.tourismfortomorrow.com.
The financial crisis is forcing even the world’s super rich to sharply cut back their travel expenditure. The once-booming private jet market is now showing signs of a marked slowdown following the implosion of financial markets, according to a new study released by UBS.
The 2008 Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA) ended on a high note at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg.
The conference, which took place from 28-30 September 2008, featured delegates from within and outside the Southern African region. It was organised by the Tourism Business Council of South Africa in partnership with the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT).
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa in Dubai scooped top honours at the recent Annual Starwood Awards in Brussels, taking home three accolades, including the highly sought after, “2007 Le Meridien Hotel of the Year” for the second year running. BTN spoke to Jaideep J.Bhatia, Director of Marketing, about what makes the Le Royal Meridien a cut above the rest.
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The chief executive of struggling Aer Lingus is to meet unions this afternoon to outline a cost-cutting plan. 
The financial crisis is forcing even the world’s super rich to sharply cut back their travel expenditure. The once-booming private jet market is now showing signs of a marked slowdown following the implosion of financial markets, according to a new study released by UBS.
The 2008 Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA) ended on a high note at the Hilton Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg.
Nakheel has announced that it is to build Nakheel Harbour & Tower, a development which will include a 1km high tower. 
IHG has built a new online tool that will make it easier to plan and book an IHG branded hotel room anywhere in the world in just a few clicks.
Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa in Dubai scooped top honours at the recent Annual Starwood Awards in Brussels, taking home three accolades, including the highly sought after, “2007 Le Meridien Hotel of the Year” for the second year running. BTN spoke to Jaideep J.Bhatia, Director of Marketing, about what makes the Le Royal Meridien a cut above the rest.