Tourism bodies across Birmingham have welcomed the news that the city will host the Commonwealth Games in 2022. The announcement was officially made by the Commonwealth Games Federation at a special event at the Arena Academy school near the Alexander Stadium, the...

Figures from the Mexico Tourism Board have shown international airline connectivity into the country has increased dramatically - reaching 28 million seats in direct flights to Mexico per annum. Powered by WPeMatico

Pegasus Airlines has placed an order for 25 A321neo Airbus Cabin Flex configuration planes. The order comes on top of 18 A321neo and 57 A320neos already on order bringing Pegasus Airlines total firm order to 100 Airbus A320 Family aircraft. Powered by WPeMatico

Wizz Air has revealed a further expansion of its operations at London Luton Airport with the three new routes to the Greek capital Athens, the Icelandic town of Keflavik, and the Italian port city of Bari, starting in spring 2018. Powered by WPeMatico

Hospitality executive Mikael Svensson has joined hospitality management and building solutions company Louis T Collection as senior vice president. Svensson will oversee operations of the group’s current hotel portfolio and work closely with its technical services...

Hard Rock International has announced plans to expand its portfolio with Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and Hard Rock Cafe Maldives, slated to open in October next year. Powered by WPeMatico

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has added seven-time Emmy award-winning actress Allison Janney to its Rosewood Curators programme. The carefully selected group of luminaries and leaders share travel recommendations and insider tips for Rosewood destinations around the...

‘Tis the season to be jolly and no more so than on the small British Overseas Island Territory of Anguilla where Christmas may not be white, but it will certainly be bright. The island is celebrating following this week’s announcement that the power network has been...

ABTA estimates that over 4.5 million passengers are heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period, with the peak travel day predicted to be December 22nd. At the same time, and somewhat unsurprisingly, Christmas Day is expected to be the quietest day for...

Eurowings has agreed a collective agreement for growth for the flight operations of Eurowings Germany with Verdi and Vereinigung Cockpit respectively. Powered by WPeMatico

American Express Global Business Travel has purchased the 35 per cent equity share held by Barceló, a minority shareholder, in American Express Global Business Travel Spain. American Express Global Business Travel Spain is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of American...

Boeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg has praised a tax bill passed by the United States congress. The law, which is poised to be signed into law, will be a critical driver of business, economic growth, and innovation for the United States and for Boeing, he said....

Hainan Airlines has launched a non-stop service between Shenzhen, China and Cairns, Australia. The maiden flight of Hainan Airlines HU745, which took off from Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport at 22:50 and landed at Cairns Airport at 08:30. Powered by WPeMatico

United States secretary of commerce Wilbur Ross has found in favour of United States-based manufacturer Boeing in a dispute over aircraft sales. Ross ruled Canada-based Bombardier received government subsidies and sold its C-Series jets below cost price in the US, a...