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South African Airways (SAA) plans for a significant expansion of its fleet
South African Airways (SAA) is pleased to announce that it has been given the green light for a significant expansion of its fleet to pave the way for the national carrier to relaunch international routes and increase seat capacity for its regional and domestic destinations.
Lufthansa Group reports strong bookings in the first quarter of 2023
Lufthansa Group reports strong bookings in the first quarter of 2023 and expects another travel boom in summer
Ethiopian Skylight, Africa’s largest hotel Gets a Grand Opening
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, holds a grand opening of the largest hotel on the African continent as it inaugurates the second phase of Ethiopian Skylight Hotel
JAL to introduce first Freighter in 13 years under new business model
Aiming to secure stable revenues by expanding alliances with partner companies
SWISS reports CHF 78.4 million operating result for the first-quarter period
SWISS has recorded an exceptionally strong start to 2023, and reports an operating result of CHF 78.4 million for the first-quarter period.
Derek Kerr to Retire From American Airlines
American Airlines Group Inc. has announced that Derek Kerr, American’s Vice Chair, President of American Eagle and Strategic Advisor, will retire from the airline Sept. 30.
Radisson Hotel Group Signs Agreement With La Vie Hotels & Resorts to Add Over 30 Hotels to Group
Radisson Hotel Group and La Vie Hotels & Resorts have strengthened their partnership through the signing of a Master Collaboration Agreement to add over 30 hotels to the Group’s portfolio over the next 10 years. Alongside the Master Collaboration Agreement with La Vie, the Group will also further enhance its operating model in Australasia for new franchised hotels with the launch of a centralized franchising services model.
Hyatt’s 2023 Investor Day on May 11th to Focus on Hyatt’s Transformation
The event, which is themed "The New Hyatt: Fee-Based, Resilient, and Asset-Light," will be streamed live from the luxury, all-inclusive Moxché Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and will include investors and analysts on site for the event.
King and Queen appear on balcony at Buckingham palace after Coronation
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace for a flypast after being crowned at Westminster Abbey.
Virgin Atlantic takes little flyers to new heights with a brand-new kid's onboard pack
Virgin Atlantic launches new kid’s onboard pack, filled with an array of activities and keepsakes to enjoy onboard and in destination The new pack is in partnership with RowType The airline has also introduced a brand-new children’s meal option for its Spring/Summer menu across the network
BRITISH AIRWAYS JOINS FORCES WITH VISITBRITAIN TO WELCOME VISITORS ARRIVING FOR THE CORONATION
British Airways and VisitBritain are welcoming visitors to London with a giant celebratory mural on the London Heathrow flight path, designed by local children
Radisson Hotel Group’s midscale lifestyle brand, prizeotel, announces first property in Ireland
Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of its first affordable, high design prizeotel property in the UK & Ireland region. Scheduled to open in Q1 2025 in Dublin, this landmark property follows a series of exciting signing and opening announcements for the prizeotel brand as it targets accelerated growth across EMEA in 2023.