Monthly Archives: February 2018
Port Moresby Jackson’s International Airport boosts connectivity with SITA AirportHub
Papua New Guinea’s National Airport Corporation has selected SITA AirportHub to boost connectivity at Port Moresby Jackson’s International Airport. SITA AirportHub is an airport-wide shared connectivity platform that enables Port Moresby airport to provide airlines, ground handlers and other tenants …
Scenic Cruises to create second ship with own submarine, helicopter
Scenic Cruises is planning to create another exclusive, expedition-style ocean vessel that boasts of its own submarine and helicopter. The Australian-owned cruise operator mentioned on Saturday that the soon-to-be-launched 228-passenger Scenic Eclipse would be getting a sister in 2020 …
Sheppard joins InterContinental Hotels as managing director
Industry leader Karin Sheppard has been appointed by the InterContinnetal Hotels Group as managing director for IHG across its European business. Sheppard will be based in IHG’s global headquarters in Buckinghamshire and will be responsible for driving the …
Amex forecasts a strong year for business travel
Demand for business travel is rising internationally. It is a trend that is expected to continue well into the new year as per the Global Business Travel Forecast 2018 that was published by American Express Global Business Travel. …
Regent Seven Seas Cruises names new ship to launch in 2020
Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the most inclusive luxury experience, has announced the name of its new ship, scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2020. The second Explorer-class ship will embody and enhance the elegance, style and luxury that …
Baltimore City Council to plan strict restrictions on Airbnb rentals
The Baltimore City Council is ready to take up a bill imposing strict rules on short-term rentals that were made through Airbnb and other sites that sharply limited people’s ability to rent anything other than their homes. This proposed …
Egypt to get $3.3 billion Disneyland-style theme park, joint investment by US and Saudi Arabia
A Disneyland-style theme park, a joint US and Saudi Arabian investment project will be constructed in Matrouh, a governate in the northwest of Egypt. The 2055- hectare park’s development will be led by Entertainment World Company (EWC). The contract …
Peru imposes tough rules on Mach Picchu travelers
To explore Machu Picchu, one requires strong lungs and legs and powerful ability to take decision. A pertinent question you must ask yourself: Trek or train? Day trip from Cusco or overnight in Aguas Calientes? Pisco sour or Inca Kola? …
Virgin Trains announces free WiFi for millions of passengers on its West Coast route
Virgin Trains customers on the West Coast will see a significant improvement in on-board WiFi later this year. All 5656 Pendolino trains will undergo a refit which will vastly improve the on-board equipment, and allow free WiFi to be extended to all …
Royal Caribbean Invites Travelers to Amp up Their Weekends
Royal Caribbean International is inviting adventure seekers to break out of their ordinary routine and take their weekends to new heights with the debut of the reimagined Mariner of the Seas. After an extensive $90 million makeover, Mariner will offer the chance to do, …
