Scores feared dead in Taiwan plane crash
A TransAsia flight has crashed following an attempted emergency landing in Taiwan with the loss of more than 40 lives. The domestic flight came down near Magong Airport on the outlying Penghu Island in typhoon conditions. → Read More
First MH17 bodies prepare for identification in Holland
The Netherlands is preparing to receive the first bodies recovered from the crash site of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17. The flight came down in a rebel-held area of Ukraine last week with the loss of 298 lives. → Read More
New members drive revenue at Small Luxury Hotels
Small Luxury Hotels of the World has confirmed a 13 per cent rise in revenue for the second quarter when compared to the same period in 2013. This was matched by a six per cent increase in room nights compared to the same time last year. → Read More
Strong revenue sees profits rise at Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines has reported financial results for the three months to June 30th, revealing pre-tax income of $1.4 billion, excluding special items, an increase of $593 million over the same period last year. Delta’s net income for the period stood at $889 million, or $1.04 per diluted share, and its operating margin was 15.1 per cent, excluding special items. → Read More
Athletes arrive ahead of Commonwealth Games opening in Glasgow
Thousands of athletes and officials have now arrived in Glasgow as excitement builds ahead of tonight’s official opening ceremony at Celtic Park. More than 1,000 athletes from 25 countries arrived for the Games at Glasgow Airport on Tuesday, including teams from Bangladesh, New Zealand, India and Singapore. → Read More
New director of global sales for Jumeirah in Europe
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced the appointment of Jihane Mamouri as director of global sales, France & Benelux. Mamouri has over ten years of international hotel experience, having worked at some of London’s best known and well-respected establishments. → Read More
easyJet adds Rome Fiumicino, Italy, to route network
easyJet has announced its newest destination from London Luton airport is to be Rome Fiumicino, Italy. Over 20,000 seats are on sale now for winter 2014 to the destination, which is easyJet’s sixth Italian route from the airport and taking the number of destinations served to 45. → Read More
Quantum of the Seas under construction at Meyer Werft
Video: Go behind the scenes at Meyer Werft's cabin factory where Quantum of the Seas staterooms are constructed using a production line. From carpeting to art on the wall, this manufacturing process ensures the highest quality standards throughout. → Read More
New chief operating officer for South African Tourism
South African Tourism has announced the appointment of its new chief operating officer, Sthembiso Dlamini, who will join South African Tourism on the August 1st 2014. Dlamini is currently employed by the National Development Agency in the capacity of senior manager, office of the chief executive, a role she has occupied since August 2012. → Read More
Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach set for opening
Four Seasons has announced the opening of Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach – a green oasis perfectly located just minutes from all the pleasures and key business hubs of this open, modern city by the Arabian Gulf. The Resort boasts warm and elegant service, an astonishing array of dining temptations, a truly luxe pool and beach experience, beautiful spaces for business event or special occasions, an indulgent destination Spa and the quiet retreat of light, airy guest rooms and suites. → Read More
AHIF 2014: Bench reveals secrets to African investment success
Bench Events, organisers of the Africa Hotel Investment Forum has released new research revealing what the essential principles are for doing business in Africa. The main findings were that African markets are progressively being seen as open for business and regardless of perceptions of eminent risk, the continent is not considerably different from others. → Read More
Costa Concordia prepares for final journey
Stricken cruise ship Costa Concordia is preparing to makes its final journey as authorities in Italy prepare to tow the vessel away for scrapping. Following a painstaking process to re-float the ship over a period of month, Concordia will now be towed to Genoa to be broken up for scrap. → Read More
