Marriott International, Inc. and the Fametro Group, led by Wellington Lins and Maria do Carmo Seffair, announced a signed agreement to convert an iconic property in the capital city of the Amazonas to a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, a collection brand within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio known for providing hotels that are designed to reflect the character and community of their surrounding locations.

The government-approved tests, which will be valid for the day-two, day-eight and test-to-release arrivals programmes, cost £34.99. They will also be offered in discounted bundles.

Meliá will offer two types of MeliáRewards gift cards, on sale through Amazon throughout the UK, Spain, France, Italy and Germany.

Heathrow has launched a new Amazon Alexa skill. Designed alongside the Voyage Team, a Piksel company, the software will give customers the opportunity to ask Alexa for live flight status information, gate updates and details on arrivals and departures.

Mr & Mrs Smith has taken a step into voice-activated search with its brand-new skill on Amazon’s Alexa. The voice-led skill is all about inspiring people to travel – ask Mr & Mrs Smith to find a hotel based on personal preferences – city stay, beach break, honeymoon etc. – or let them inspire you with the very latest additions to their collection.

easyJet has become the first European airline to launch an Amazon Alexa skill that enables passengers to easily and quickly check their flight status. Skills are Alexa’s in-built capabilities that enable users to interact with devices, like Amazon Echo and Amazon Echo Dot, using just their voice.