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Gatwick sets new passenger record
Gatwick has set a new global passenger record for a single runway airport, serving 40.3 million passengers in 2015....
Avalanche traps schoolchildren in French Alps
A 14-year-old French schoolgirl and a Ukrainian tourist have been killed in an avalanche in the French Alps, according to reports....
Emirates boosts capacity to Athens
Emirates is planning to boost capacity to Athens with the addition of a second daily flight to the Greek capital from 1 March 2016. The addition of a second daily service will take the total weekly Emirates flights serving Athens to 14....
Ryanair updates mobile app
Ryanair has launched the latest update to its mobile app making it even easier for customers to browse, book, check-in, board and fly on Europe’s lowest airfares.
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Manchester Airports Group announces 2015 growth figures
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) saw more than 50 million passengers travel through its airports in 2015, representing an increase in passenger numbers of 7.9 per cent over the last 12 months....
Travelport inks deal with Frontier Airlines
Travelport has signed a new agreement with Frontier Airlines. The new long-term agreement allows Frontier to continue distributing its fares through Travelport’s Travel Commerce Platform.
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Shangri-La breaks ground for new city resort in China
Shangri-La International is developing a new deluxe city resort in Zhoushan, Zhejiang province. Targeted to open in 2019, the property will be located in the centre of the city’s new municipal area, bringing a brand new international luxurious hospitality experience to Zhoushan.
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IHG opens New York property
The Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York has opened its doors marking InterContinental Hotels Group’s third Hotel Indigo brand in the city and its 5,000th hotel globally.
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Jumeirah Group CEO to move to new tourism position in Dubai
Phil Blizzard in Dubai reports on the announcement by Dubai Holding that Gerald Lawless, Jumeirah Group President and CEO is to depart to a new post. Having held the helm of the Jumeirah Group for 18 years the transition will see Mr Lawless taking up a new position in...
Jumeirah Group CEO to move to new tourism position in Dubai
Phil Blizzard in Dubai reports on the announcement by Dubai Holding that Gerald lawless, Jumeirah Group President and CEO is to depart to a new post. Having held the helm of the Jumeirah Group for 18 years the transition will see Mr Lawless taking up a new position in...