An Australian woman who assaulted a flight attendant while apparently drunk during a United Airlines flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles earlier this year, has been found guilty of serious charges under US federal law.
• D.I.Y. Can Operators Build Their Own Group Booking System?The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Unilode Aviation Solutions is the recipient of the IATA Air Cargo Innovation Award for 2019. … Continue Reading
• Amirandes, Grecotel Exclusive Resort, Scoops British Airways Award for ExcellenceHainan Airlines Holding Co., Ltd. (“Hainan Airlines”) will launch non-stop service between Guiyang, Chinaand Paris on March 24, its fourth non-stop route from mainland China to Paris following Xi’an–Paris, Chongqing–Paris and Shenzhen–Paris.
The Board of Directors of Marriott International, Inc. said today it has appointed Margaret M. McCarthy, Executive Vice President at CVS Health Corporation, as an independent director of the company, effective March 19, 2019. … Continue Reading
The blacksmith needs a new apprentice. There’s animals to be fed. And Brown’s Confectionery Manufactory has lollies to make. … Continue Reading
Having been named one of the Lonely Planet’s ‘Best In Travel’ destinations in 2019, eight Highland Distilleries are proud to introduce a brand-new Whisky Festival to celebrate the established Highland Whisky Trail. … Continue Reading
In January 1788, a square piano made by Frederick Beck, one of the leading piano makers of the time in London, became the first keyboard instrument to arrive on Australian soil. … Continue Reading
FastGo – Vietnamese car hailing application will launch in Singapore market in April 2019. This is the third country, in which FastGo is going to officially operate its service after Vietnam and Myanmar. According to FastGo’s announced plan, FastGo application is going to be available in 6 Southeast Asian countries in 2019 including Vietnam, Myanmar, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and Philippines. … Continue Reading
We all could do with some spring cheer, this week is B&B Week, 18-24 March, the national initiative championing the £2billion contribution B&B’s make to the UK economy and the 21st century benefits B&B’s bring guests. … Continue Reading
The best of North Lake Tahoe’s mountain and lakeside experiences combine this spring with “dual sport day” opportunities, high-altitude training, new underwater and mountain trails, wellness retreats and signature events. … Continue Reading
Templestay, one of Korea’s representative traditional tourism programs, is coming to Hanoi, Vietnam. Templestay literally means “staying at a temple” and it allows participants to experience a day of Buddhist monks, learning Korea’s Buddhist culture. … Continue Reading
A dim sum lover and trendsetter, Chef Leung Kin Wai, dim sum chef of Shang Palace, revisits the authentic flavours of Canton by creating a selection of new dim sum with an innovative twist, available from March onwards. … Continue Reading
As e-commerce options have grown exponentially, consumers are increasingly buying everything from food to medicine, apparel to designer goods through online retailers and marketplaces. … Continue Reading
Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort’s Old Quarry golf course is the #1 rated course in the Caribbean, according to USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2019. … Continue Reading
Millennium Airport Hotel Dubai will pay tribute to all wonderful mothers with an unforgettable dining experience at Loumi Restaurant & Da Vinci’s on 21 March 2019. Treat your Mother to a delightful evening with the family in celebration of Mother’s Day. … Continue Reading
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company; Congress Group, a Boston-based real estate investment and development firm; and AECOM Capital, the investment arm of AECOM, today announce that a Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences will be coming to downtown Nashville. A groundbreaking for the development, which will be the first Four Seasons in Tennessee, is expected in April 2019. … Continue Reading
There are weddings, and then there are weddings at Galle Face Hotel; unique, bespoke, utterly enchanting and reminiscent of romance, charm and adventure, with the only limit being your imagination. … Continue Reading
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive results in the three key performance metrics during February 2019, according to data from STR. … Continue Reading
• STR: Europe hotel performance for February 2019
Silversea- New sailings for TIC
Uniworld- Amazing Rates for more sailings
Seabourn- 40% Discount for TIC Members
Azamara- Interline Rates further reduced on selected sailings … Continue Reading
The World Premiere of the documentary, Superpower Dogs, an inspiring true story of extraordinary dogs and their life-saving superpowers, opened on March 9th at the California Science Center in Los Angeles.Say goodbye to restrictive baggage limits, jostling for space at airport food courts and battling boredom at the departure gate. … Continue Reading
• Emirates Skywards invites members to fly more and earn more
Since the very beginning, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet has supported local producers and in keeping with the tradition of promoting local Turkish cuisines, now presents Kars Cuisine Week. … Continue Reading
Connect is pleased to announce the launch of the ConnecTECH Showcase this August at Connect 2019. … Continue Reading
Mercedes continues to be ranked the top auto brand in the world after its brand value increased 26% to US$60.3 billion, according to the latest report by Brand Finance, the world’s leading independent brand valuation and strategy consultancy. … Continue Reading
• Avis Budget Group Launches Nationwide Workplace Partnership with R U Ok?
In response to the earthquakes that devastated parts of Lombok Indonesia last year, the Bali Children Foundation, founded by Australian Margaret Barry OAM, has commenced extending its work in the Lombok region to assist children who have been affected. … Continue Reading
Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) announced today that the consolidated dollar value of airline tickets sold in February 2019 by U.S.-based travel agencies increased 2.8 percent as compared to February 2018, totaling nearly $8.3 billion vs. $8.1 billion.* The average U.S. round-trip ticket price was $486, the same price as February 2018. … Continue Reading
• 84% of parents allow under 12s to take part in potentially risky activities when travellingCendyn is excited to announce the launch of the company’s newly redesigned ePlanner group sales and operations tool for hotels. … Continue Reading
• 26 new mobile base stations in QLD will deliver improved mobile coverage
Hoi An Memories – managed by Gami Theme Park, is an outdoor cultural spectacle which started from humble beginnings in the small Vietnamese city of Hoi An and has now grown into a global phenomenon. … Continue Reading
Search for some of India’s rarest, iconic animals, stay amongst the treetops like the ‘Jungle Book’ character, Mowgli, and cruise along the remote and sacred Brahmaputra River as part of a new river cruise package to the sub-continent in 2020. … Continue Reading
VLES designs understands first hand that being prepared is empowering and leads to emotional and physical wellness. Their goal is simply to help people get prepared. … Continue Reading
Box Hill Central will explore the exotic and authentic flavours of Asia when taking part in this year’s Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. … Continue Reading
