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Record passenger numbers at airBaltic
airBaltic carried 5,049,317 passengers in 2019, or 22 per cent more than the year before, on its network. The figure is the highest number in the history of the Latvian airline.
Znotins takes up key planning role with American Airlines
Brian Znotins will guide the development and implementation of American’s global network and hub strategy, including all route planning, slot management and long-range planning efforts.
Viva Tiara to relaunch in Europe in March
River cruise specialist, Viva Cruises, is re-launching its flagship vessel Viva Tiara in March. The ship, currently under a comprehensive renovation, will become the very first ship owned by the young European river tour operator.
Genting completes sale and lease back of Genting Dream
Genting Hong Kong has raised US$900 million through the sale and leaseback of one of Dream Cruises’ ships – the 2016-built, 150,000-gross-ton Genting Dream.
LATAM to introduce premium economy class in March
LATAM Airlines Group will add a new premium economy class to its offering in March. The new cabin will be introduced on all national and international flights within Latin America operated by the Airbus A320 family.
Buiring handed Asia Pacific sales leadership role with Marriott
Marriott has announced the appointment of Bart Buiring to the role of chief sales and marketing officer in Asia Pacific. He will be based in Hong Kong.
PATA takes on first UK public relations company
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has appointed dePaRture Travel & Lifestyle Marketing as its corporate communications and public relations company in the UK.
Meliá Koh Samui opens in Thailand
The coastal haven, which combines a modern essence with the charming maritime heritage of Koh Samui, marks the first hotel under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand to open in Thailand.
PATA heads to Ras al Khaimah for 2020 annual summit
The Pacific Asia Travel Association has announced its the annual summit will this year be taking place at the Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre in Ras Al Khaimah.
Qatar Airways unveils eight new routes for 2020
Eight new destinations will be joining the network this year, in addition to the recently announced gateways of Santorini, Greece; Dubrovnik, Croatia; and Osaka, Japan.
Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina opens ahead of Expo 2020
The hotel is one of a series of the newly designed flagship properties launching globally offering a distinctive stay experience, designed to meet the needs of the modern business traveller.
easyJet to return to Sharm el Sheikh this summer
Following the recent lifting of government restrictions on UK flights to Sharm el Sheikh, easyJet will offer two flights a week to the famous Red Sea destination commencing on June 7th from Manchester and September 30th from Gatwick.