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Friday, June 25, 2021

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Headline News

Scarlet Lady arrives in Portsmouth ahead of Virgin Voyages’ first cruise 

Portsmouth International Port has announced that the Virgin Voyages; Scarlet Lady arrived in Portsmouth, England on June 21 in preparation for Virgin Voyages’ first commercial cruise. … Continue Reading

Garuda Indonesia Negotiates With Lessors To return 50 Aircrafts

Garuda Indonesia has shed more light on its operating circumstances, including on the skeletal fleet it is operating amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as measures are taken to cut costs. … Continue Reading

European cruise capacity to grow 20% to 10 million over next two years

According to the 2021 Cruise Industry News Annual Report. the passenger capacity of European cruise brands will grow to approximately 10 million in 2023 from 8 million in 2019. … Continue Reading

New Air New Zealand campaign to attract Kiwis to fly direct to the Sunshine Coast

Visit Sunshine Coast, Tourism Noosa and the Sunshine Coast Airport are launching an integrated multi-media campaign, in partnership with Air New Zealand, … Continue Reading

No updates from P&O Australia but P&O UK announces 2021 cruises and future plans

P&O Cruises UK has announced its deployment and phased re-start plan for the remainder of 2021 and into early 2022, … Continue Reading

Cruise News

Genting Dream arrives at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal ahead of July restart

The Honk Kong Cruise Society says that the Genting Dream arrived at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong on 23 June, ahead of her July 30 start of operation. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Cruise News

• While Australia remains closed, Denmark reopens for cruises

• Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings takes action against climate change in the new strategy

• New, ultra-luxury, book-by-the-cabin superyacht cruises around Australia

Hotel News

Independent Collection By Event Continues To Grow With Newly Branded Kennigo Hotel

Event Hospitality & Entertainment Limited (EVENT) has announced the latest addition to its expanding portfolio of independent hotels, under the Independent Collection by EVENT, with the group securing the management agreement for the previously branded Mantra Richmont Hotel Brisbane. Under the new agreement, EVENT will rebrand the hotel to Kennigo Hotel Brisbane. … Continue Reading

Latest News under Category: Hotel News

• Marriott Bonvoy Proclaims the Transformative Power of Travel

• Novotel celebrates the release of Disney and Pixar’s “LUCA” – a love letter to Italy, youth, and friendship

• Canopy By Hilton Cancun | La Isla Unveils Cancun’s Hottest Culinary And Cocktail Menus This Summer

Tour Operator News

AAT Kings gets confident with Guided Holidays

Following The Travel Corporation’s pledge reaffirming its commitment to travel flexibility, AAT Kings has extended its Guided Holidays Book With Confidence position, to give customers complete peace of mind when booking their next tour. … Continue Reading

Visit North Asia News

Tokyo Business Events Launches “Sustainability Experience In Tokyo” Inspiring International Conference Organisers

With less than a month until the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, the host city is in the spotlight. … Continue Reading