Travelport invests further in its offering to corporations
Travelport announced today the appointment of Maria Chevalier as Global Vice President of Corporate Incubation, a newly created role to help develop Travelport’s corporate and commercial offering. → Read More
Avis opens 12th location in Singapore
Avis Car Rental strengthened its presence in Singapore with the opening of its 12th station. → Read More
IT&CM China 2015 reveals new players
Bolstered by untiring efforts from the IT&CM China organisers on several fronts including strong educational sessions and industry partnerships, more than 600 international and domestic buyers can be expected at the 2015 show. → Read More
Norwegian Cruise Line opens Brazil office
Norwegian Cruise Line announced today the expansion of its sales presence in Sao Paulo, Brazil, with the establishment of a sales, marketing and reservations center to support the growing demand for cruise travel in the region. → Read More
The Ritz-Carlton announces new property in Malaysia
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. plans to open its second luxury hotel in Malaysia in one of the fastest growing catchment areas known as the Petaling Jaya Golden Triangle, within a development named Empire City. → Read More
Transformation of Gatwick rail station secured
Gatwick Airport has released new images of its new rail station, on the day that Government minister, Penny Mordaunt MP, announced £10 million of funding to secure the redevelopment of the transport hub. → Read More
Changi Airport crosses 54-million passenger mark in 2014
Singapore Changi Airport, recognised as the World's Leading Airport by the World Travel Awards, managed 54.1 million passenger movements in 2014, the most in its 33-year history. This was a 0.7% increase compared to the whole of 2013. Cargo volumes were stable at 1.84 million tonnes while flight movements dipped 0.7% to 341,390 for the year. → Read More
Loch Ness monster to star in new Scottish tourism campaign
The iconic landmark Loch Ness will benefit from an extra £2 million government investment to boost inbound tourism, chief secretary to the treasury, Danny Alexander announced today. Plans with national tourism agency, VisitBritain, will be unveiled to further boost inbound tourism, spend and jobs across an area of Scotland already witnessing record visitor numbers. → Read More
Tailor-made holidays with Bespoke by Grace
This year, luxury boutique hotel group Grace Hotels is launching the next level of its Bespoke by Grace programme. The concept, originally launched in 2010 to enable Grace guests to personalise many aspects of their stay before arrival, is now expanding significantly to include a range of bespoke experiences centred on themes including gastronomy, adventure, culture and romance. → Read More
Vitrina Turística de ANATO 2015 welcomes Puerto Rico as official partner
The president of the Colombian Association of Travel & Tourism, Paula Cortés Calle, has revealed Puerto Rico will be the official partner of the 2015 Vitrina Turística de ANATO 2015. Meanwhile Cartagena will be showcased as the domestic partner of the event, which will take place at the International Business & Exhibition Centre in Bogotá from February 25-27th. → Read More
Europcar adds Porsche to Prestige fleet
Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, is giving all Casanovas the chance to drive their partners wild for less this Valentine’s Day, with the addition of the new Porsche Cayman and Boxster S to its Prestige fleet. Luxury car hire is more affordable than ever with up to 30 per cent off Prestige hire, booked before January 30th 2015, as part of the Europcar January Sale. → Read More
Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disaster officially declared an accident
Officials in Malaysia have declared the disappearance of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 an accident, confirming there were no survivors. The decision is a technical step, with the search for the wreckage of the plane ongoing. The aircraft, with 239 people on board, disappeared on March 8th 2014, with no trace located since. → Read More
