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Swissport Strengthens Leadership in US and Canada with New CEO and Chief People Officer Appointments
Swissport appoints new leaders for the US and Canada. Nelson Camacho becomes CEO for the region. He will be driving Swissport’s development in one of its largest, most important markets. Stacey Brown starts as regional Chief People Officer
Experience the Magic of Christmas at Gaylord Hotels
Experience the Magic of Christmas at Gaylord Hotels: ICE! Returns with Spectacular Holiday Classics and So. Much. Christmas. Extravaganza!
Heathrow Reports Strong Start to 2023 Summer Season, Welcoming 37 Million Passengers
Great service and resilient demand drive a strong start to 2023 – Our teams welcomed 37 million passengers in the first half, which included some of the busiest days on record.
SkyTeam Introduces Carry-on Calculator for Seamless Hand Baggage Compliance Across Member Airlines
New tool clarifies correct hand baggage allowance when connecting across carriers
Saudi Arabia creates a tourism investment company, Asfar
In preparation for a significant surge in tourism, Saudi Arabia has established a new investment firm. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has proudly introduced the Saudi Tourism Investment Company (Asfar), aimed at bolstering the growth of the country’s tourism sector.
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah welcomes David Wilson as General Manager
David brings more than 30 years of rich luxury experience to his role in which he will lead on strategy and the implementation of operational excellence. A native Englishman, David studied Hospitality at the University of Manchester, igniting his passion for a career in hotels.
Bartlett Targeting 250,000 visitors from Latam over the next 5 years
Buoyed by the full recovery of Jamaica’s tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism is targeting 250,000 visitors from Latin America (Latam) over the next 5years.The move forms part of the Minister’s aggressive push to reengage this large source market.
Lufthansa in-flight service: more choice, more entertainment, more sustainability
Lufthansa’s in-flight service is being expanded and will offer more choice, entertainment and sustainability in the future.Starting in mid-August, Business Class passengers on long-haul flights from Germany will be able to choose from a wider selection of main dishes as early as one month and up to 24 hours before departure
China Airlines and Philippine Airlines Adding More Codeshare Routes
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, has announced an expansion of its codesharing agreement with Philippine Airlines taking advantage of the strong post-COVID travel market between Taiwan and the Philippines.
SWISS to offer free internet chat on all its long-haul flights
SWISS customers will newly enjoy free use of the internet for chat services such as WhatsApp on all long-haul flights from next Wednesday 2 August 2023 onwards.
JW Marriott Dallas Arts District Debuts in Thriving Arts District
New hotel is inspired oasis in largest contiguous arts district in the country
Most Photogenic National Park For Instagram Revealed
The Indiana Dunes have been named one of the most Instagrammable National Parks in the United States.