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Dubai Tourism offers upbeat appraisal of sector at industry showcase
The Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing has provided a positive outlook of the industry to leading stakeholders and partners at its first biannual city briefing event.
Oceanwide follows Hondius success with latest vessel order
Following the success of its new Polar Class 6 ship, Hondius, Oceanwide Expeditions has ordered a sister ship built by the same manufacturer. M/V Janssonius is scheduled to be completed in October next year.
Lufthansa unveils Eurowings turnaround plan
In a crowded low-cost marketplace, Eurowings has failed to find a sustainable role. In an attempt to revive its fortunes, Lufthansa said today the low-cost carrier will be given be a clear focus on short-haul, point-to-point operations.
Gulf Air prepares for Maldives debut as latest A320neo arrives from Airbus
Gulf Air has welcomed its third Airbus A320neo. On October 26th the new aircraft will begin operating the national carrier Bahrain’s newest route, to Malé, capital of the Maldives.
Eva Air takes delivery of first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
Eva Air has celebrated the delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. The plane is the first of 20 super-efficient 787-10s the carrier plans to use on high-density routes within Asia from this summer.
Hirsch to lead Six Senses New York
Six Senses Hotels has announced the appointment of Dant Hirsch as general manager of Six Senses New York. The hotel will become the group’s first North American property and is scheduled to open in 2020.
València reports strong tourism position as key summer season approaches
According to data published by the National Institute of Statistics, Spain, the city has shown an improvement in the number of overnight stays and visitors.The city also reflects a more authentic and distinctive identity, due to the targeted promotion campaigns and a history based upon product-related programmes.
Shinta Mani Wild launches new Khmer Tonics Spa in Cambodia
Cambodian luxury jungle camp Bensley Collection - Shinta Mani Wild has launched its all-natural Khmer Tonics Spa, enhancing the wild experience even further and underlining its position as a game-changing model for tourism conservation.
Ypsilon partners with Amadeus for low-cost carrier payment solution
Travellers today increasingly look to travel agencies to help them search for and book travel on low-cost carriers. This demand is driving the need for platforms such as Ypsilon as they aggregate low-cost content for agents and help them pay the airlines in new, more flexible ways.
Weshah appointed general manager at Grand Hyatt Al Khobar
Grand Hyatt Al Khobar has welcomed Nizar Weshah to the role of general manager of the hotel, which is slated to open by the end of this year. Weshah is from Jordan and is a seasoned hotelier with over two decades of experience in the industry.
AviaDev Africa reports significant economic impact on South Africa
An independent analysis of the economic impact created by AviaDev Africa indicates that it generated R3.3 million (£190,000) of direct expenditure, with R525,000 flowing in tax income to the South African government.
Hakkasan Dubai unveils allergen-focused menu range
The award-winning Cantonese restaurant, Hakkasan Dubai, is expanding its exquisite offerings with a range of new menus catered towards those with specific food requirements.