Qantas subsidiary Jetstar has unveiled its first new uniforms since the carrier launched its first flights back in 2004. The new range has been created by Australian fashion designer Genevieve Smart, and will be worn by more than 5,000 frontline staff in Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore. The carrier’s pilot uniforms have switched from…
STAAH, a leading global provider of hotel guest acquisition and management technology, has announced completion of its integration with Holidu, a German vacation rental platform that booked 1.5 million guests in 2023. Mutual customers can now capitalise on the booking USD 100 billion vacation rental industry. Through the partnership, STAAH’s vacation rental, serviced apartment and…
Timur Sentuerk, Chief Operations Officer Middle East & Africa, Kempinski Hotels – Xavier Destribats, Chief Operations Officer Europe & The Americas Xavier Destribats, during the past seven years Chief Operations Officer, The Americas, moves back from Cuba to Geneva and takes over the European region in addition to The Americas. Timur Sentuerk, who lately…
MILWAUKEE—Marcus Hotels & Resorts announced that it has reached an agreement to jointly acquire the Loews Minneapolis Hotel with Hempel Real Estate and Robinson Park Investments. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed and are subject to the satisfaction of certain standard closing conditions. Upon closing, Marcus Hotels & Resorts will assume hotel management,…
The dust has settled, the masks are tucked away (mostly), and the travel industry finds itself barreling into 2024, not quite a post-pandemic world, but one forever changed. For hotel marketers, navigating this new landscape means ditching the rearview mirror and focusing on the winding road ahead – a road packed with trends that demand…
Need someone to design a luxurious resort in the most inaccessible location on the planet? Then Bill Bensley is your man By Matt CowanChief Editor The Bureau Asia In this podcast episode, I interview the incomparable Bill Bensley who’s brought to life more than 200 hotels and resorts in over 30 countries, including five amazing…
The Japanese are experts in the efficient use of space and uncluttered living. When it comes to your trip preparation, our advice is to embrace this minimalist approach when packing for your Japan backpacking tour. Here’s our packing list for upcoming adventure! A backpack or hold-all One thing to be careful of when travelling in…
Home » AIRLINE NEWS » New IATA-ICAO deal boosts safety in air hazardous goods transport Monday, January 22, 2024 Favorite IATA & ICAO reinforce their commitment to safe air transport of hazardous goods, ensuring global standards with a new agreement. The collaboration between the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization…
The Sharjah Airport Authority has said that the number of passengers passing through Sharjah airport in 2023 reached 15.3 million. This figure is a 17.4 per cent increase over its 2022 numbers of 13.1 million passengers. Subsequently, there was a 12.5 per cent growth in overall air traffic with over 98,000 flight movements in 2023,…
Here are 8 smart pricing strategies for hotels to boost revenue and drive more bookings during the holiday season The holiday season marks a period of increased travel, festive cheer, and heightened demand in the hospitality industry. For hotels, this time offers a golden opportunity to implement effective pricing strategies that not only cater to…
