Travel Industry News Page 379
Lotus to represent Argentine capital Buenos Aires in UK
Representation firm Lotus has been appointed by the Buenos Aires tourism board, Travel Buenos Aires, to handle the city’s PR in the United Kingdom with immediate effect.
Accor to take Raffles brand into Bahrain following GFH deal
Accor is set to debut its Raffles brand in Bahrain after signing an agreement with GFH Financial Group. The management agreement for Raffles Bahrain marks the start of a growing partnership between the two entities and consolidates Accor’s presence in the kingdom where it currently operates six properties.
Emirates to launch new Mexico City service in December
Emirates will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Mexico City International Airport, via the Spanish city of Barcelona, on December 9th. Citizens from Mexico, Spain and the UAE only need their passports to enjoy visa-free travel to each respective country.
Oman Air Holidays launches new golf-focused product
Oman Air Holidays has announced the launch of a new bespoke golf package that combines inbound tour operating expertise with local golfing knowledge provided by Arabian Greens Tours.
Emaar Properties leads Dubai property transactions in early 2019
Emaar Properties recorded 4,756 transactions cumulatively worth D13.1 billion in the first six months of this year, accounting for the largest share of all property sales in Dubai.
Princess Cruises latest to join escape room craze
Princess Cruises has revealed that an escape room at sea will feature on its two newest ships, the 3,660-guest Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess.
Bellamy to lead Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge
Andy Bellamy has been appointed general manager at the newly opened Leonardo Royal London Tower Bridge. He joins the Leonardo Royal property with 15 years’ experience working in the hospitality industry, most recently as area general manager at Mercure Hotels.
Mövenpick Hotel Amman opens in Jordan
Accor has strengthened its portfolio in Jordan to nine properties with the opening of the Mövenpick Hotel Amman. It follows the group’s takeover and re-brand of an existing 218-key property in the kingdom’s vibrant capital, which has undergone a refurbishment in line with Mövenpick brand standards.
Plus Ultra launches Madrid connection from Quito
Plus Ultra Líneas Aéreas has launched its inaugural flight to Madrid from Mariscal Sucre Airport in Quito, capital of Ecuador. The carrier will offer three weekly flights.
Crystal Endeavor to be fitted with state-of-the-art sonar
The FarSounder 1000 Series will provide real-time 3D images of the terrain and activity along the ship’s route up to 1,000 metres ahead of the vessel and to a depth of up to 50 metres, with a mapping range up to eight times the water’s depth.
Swiss-Belinn Gajah Mada Medan opens in Indonesia
Swiss-Belhotel International has launched Swiss-Belinn Gajah Mada Medan, a new midscale hotel in the capital of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Located on Jalan Gajah Mada in the centre of the city, the hotel offers easy access to the city’s main business and shopping districts.
Ryanair scales back capacity growth as Boeing 737 Max grounding bites
Ryanair is expecting to welcome five million fewer passengers next summer as the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max impacts capacity growth. The Irish airline has a total of 135 of the controversial models on order, the first five of which are due for delivery this autumn.