Archive for month: October, 2018

Albatross WA BDM

ALBATROSS Tours has welcomed Erin Hickey to the role of Business Development Manager for Western Australia.

Hickey brings a range of industry experience to the role, including sales positions at Delta Air Lines, Airline Services, Travel Design International and more recently as BDM for Amadeus IT Pacific.

WA travel agents can contact Hickey by calling 0437 808 936 or emailing her HERE.

Source: traveldaily

Ardent names CEO

ARDENT Leisure Group has appointed John Osborne as Chief Executive Officer of the Theme Parks division, commencing on 05 Nov.

Osborne brings 25 years of experience to the role and has held positions including CEO of Lantern Hotel Group, COO of Burswood International Resort (now Crown Perth) and CEO of Accor Vacation Club.

He said he was thrilled to be part of the team that would “reinvigorate” Dreamworld, “restore its reputation and ensure its significant contribution to the Gold Coast economy and broader tourism industry continues into the long-term future”.

Earlier this month Ardent revealed plans to change its corporate structure, which would see a new company called Ardent Leisure Group become the single head entity in a move to make the company “more attractive” to investors (TD 04 Oct).

Source: traveldaily

Hilton’s new brand

HILTON has introduced a new budget lifestyle brand called Motto by Hilton.

The hotelier has flagged a an expansion path throughout Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, with the brand’s debut slated for 2020.

Motto by Hilton will offer rooms with an efficient layout, including space-saving features such as wall-beds, lofted beds, segmented showers and multi-functional furniture.

The hotels will also offer the option of booking multiple connecting rooms, premium mattresses with sleep kits, and split payment options for one or more guests to avoid complicated transactions.

“With Motto by Hilton, we are bringing to market something the industry has never experienced with its flexible and affordable room product, desirable locations and guest-empowered service,” said Hilton Chief Executive Officer Christopher J Nassetta.

“Innovation is in our DNA and…we are innovating more than ever before,” said Nassetta.

Source: traveldaily

WOW Air offers new route to Vancouver

Icelandic airline WOW air, has announced a new seasonal route from the UK to Vancouver, Canada, starting in June 2019 – making it the first airline to offer low cost, long haul flights to Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

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Airline landmark: Travelport becomes first GDS operator to offer NDC content

Travelport has become the first GDS operator to manage the live booking of flights using the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) New Distribution Capability (NDC) technical standard. The first transaction was made by a British agency, Meon Valley Travel, on Friday 19 October for a short-haul low-cost flight from London to Milan issued by a […]

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Jumeirah Group announces incentive for Emiratis to join the hospitality sector

The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management

Jumeirah Group’s Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management puts the spotlight on career opportunities in the region’s booming hospitality industry.

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“TFL proposals threaten London tourism” says UKinbound

UKinbound, a leading travel trade association, has written to London mayor Sadiq Khan expressing concerns on the new requirements and proposals from Transport for London.

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AirAsia Bangkok-Colombo flight aims to showcase beauty of Sri Lanka and Thailand

AirAsia will link Johor Bahru with Kolkata

You can now book AirAsia Bangkok-Colombo flight four times a week. Flying from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, a destination for faithful Buddhists as well as a city blessed by natural wonder and an enchanting way of life.

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