Diana Evans of HotelshopUK and Great Little Breaks shares her experience of completing an MBO
Diana Evans of HotelshopUK and Great Little Breaks shares her experience of completing an MBO
Entertainments giant ‘turbocharging’ growth at experiences arm
Peter Hebblethwaite tells MPs he accepted £183,000 bonus
Amsa Hospitality and Radisson Hotel Group are proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Madinah, marking Amsa Hospitality’s and Radisson Hotel Group’s first property in the Holy City of Madinah. Set to be operational by the end of 2024, this newly built hotel demonstrates both companies’ commitment to growing their presence in key Saudi cities.
Underscoring Emirates’ commitment to boost tourism inflows across its network, the airline has reaffirmed its strategic cooperation with Tourism Seychelles and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and has forged a new partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board.
Emirates has pledged its renewed commitment with Tourism Seychelles, supporting the island’s efforts to promoting tourism and trade to the country. The MoU was signed by Ahmed Khoory, Emirates’ SVP Commercial – West Asia & Indian Ocean, and Sherin Francis, Principal Secretary Tourism Department, Tourism Seychelles, in the presence of Nabil Sultan, Emirates’ Executive Vice President, Passenger Sales and Country Management.
Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, announced record-breaking visitation numbers in 2023 across Yas Island and Saadiyat Island, witnessing an extraordinary surge in destination visits and setting a new benchmark. Revealed during Arabian Travel Market 2024, Yas Island recorded over 34 million visits, a rise of 38% compared to 2022, which recorded 24.9 million. Similarly, Saadiyat Island saw a 44% visitation growth compared to 2022.
Princess Cruises today announced its return to San Juan, Puerto Rico for a season of Southern Caribbean cruises onboard Grand Princess, from October 2025 through March 2026. This vibrant capital city of Puerto Rico offers rich history and culture with must-see attractions for Princess guests pre- and post-cruise. These seven-day cruises, which visit more ports than any other 7-day Princess cruise to the Caribbean, are on sale May 16.
Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA), has announced the launch of WegoBeds, a specialized B2B accommodation platform designed to meet the growing demand for accommodation solutions in the region.
SAS kicks off the summer season with an AI-generated campaign to welcome visitors to Copenhagen and Malmö, partnering with Swedish AI artist Stephanie Löwenstein. The campaign features bold images showcasing virtual SAS passengers across online channels, streets of Copenhagen and Malmö, and key airports in Scandinavia.
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed an agreement with Neste to purchase 1,000 tonnes of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel, making them the first carriers to receive Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) produced at Neste’s refinery at Singapore Changi Airport.