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UK welcomes booming Chinese tourism as president Xi arrives
As China’s president Xi Jinping arrives for a state visit, latest figures show a record number of visitors from China are coming to Britain. VisitBritain reports that the number of visits from China from April-June this year was up 35 per cent (to 50,000) on the same period in...
Hart takes over leadership of United Airlines
United Continental Holdings has confirmed its president and chief executive officer, Oscar Munoz, is on medical leave following a heart attack he suffered on October 15th. At this time, it is too soon to know the course of treatment and timing of recovery. In the interim, the UAL board...
Hart takes over leadership of United Airlines
United Continental Holdings has confirmed its president and chief executive officer, Oscar Munoz, is on medical leave following a heart attack he suffered on October 15th. At this time, it is too soon to know the course of treatment and timing of recovery. In the interim, the UAL board...
Sandals reigns supreme at World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony
Sandals Resorts International has claimed the title of Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand for an unprecedented 22nd time at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2015, cementing more than two decades at the top. On a night of high drama at host Sandals Emerald Bay in...
Sandals reigns supreme at World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony
Sandals Resorts International has claimed the title of Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Brand for an unprecedented 22nd time at the World Travel Awards Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony 2015, cementing more than two decades at the top. On a night of high drama at host Sandals Emerald Bay in...
Thomson and First Choice add thousands of UK jobs
Leading holiday brands, Thomson and First Choice have announced the addition of 2,000 new jobs across their overseas operation and airline for summer 2016. From today, prospective candidates will be able to apply for a broad range of opportunities from......
Flybe launches new FareCracker option on site
Flybe has launched a new customer initiative called Flybe FareCracker. Each month, Flybe will offer customers a five-day window of opportunity to buy low-cost fares for upcoming flights, a list of which is easily accessed via the special FareCracker icon....
Qatar Airways signs rental car partnerships
Qatar Airways signed new partnerships with Booking.com and Rentalcars.com, providing its passengers with an easy and cost-effective way to access competitively priced places to stay and car rentals when booking their flights via the Qatar Airways website. Under the partnerships, Qatar Airways’ passengers can book and pay online for...
Kerzner International signs Hakkasan partnership
Kerzner International and Sevens Holding have announced a partnership with global hospitality leader, Hakkasan Group, to open a Hakkasan restaurant at the new One&Only resort opening in Seef, Bahrain. “We are very pleased to be welcoming Hakkasan to One&Only Bahrain and know our guests will truly appreciate being able...
Dusit International revamps Dusit Gold loyalty scheme
Dusit International has relaunched its Dusit Gold guest loyalty programme, designed to be simple and easy to use at participating hotels and resorts globally. Upon enrolling, members are able to enjoy a host of exclusive benefits and services right awa......