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Etihad Airways acquires three services companies in Abu Dhabi

2013-05-21T11:19:46+00:00

Etihad Airways has finalised the agreement to acquire three airport services companies which will accelerate and consolidate the development of in-flight catering services, ground handling and cargo operations at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Formerly part of Abu Dhabi Airports Company, the three companies, Abu Dhabi Airport Services, Abu Dhabi In-Flight Catering, and Abu Dhabi Cargo Company, are being incorporated, subject to receipt of regulatory approvals, into Etihad Airport Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Etihad Airways.

Carnival lowers profit expectations following incidents

2013-05-21T11:14:01+00:00

Cruise giant Carnival Corp has lowered its profit forecast for the second half of financial 2013 after a series of high profile incidents hit prices. In the most publicised incident, fire broke out on Carnival Triumph leaving passenger stranded in the Gulf of Mexico without power for five days.

Lloyd to leave Virgin Atlantic

2013-05-21T11:07:38+00:00

Virgin Atlantic has confirmed marketing director Simon Lloyd is to leave the company part of a management restructure. Following his departure, his marketing role will be taken on by global sales director Maria Sebastian.

New leadership for Korean Air in UK

2013-05-21T11:03:47+00:00

Korean Air has appointed Jason Kim as UK & Ireland regional manager, taking over from James Park, who has returned to the airlines’ head office in Seoul, Korea. Kim, who is based at the company’s offices in London Piccadilly, has been with Korean Air since 1996 and was previously general manager for Australia, based in Melbourne.

Hyatt Hotels signs property in Uzbekistan

2013-05-21T10:58:50+00:00

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced today it has entered into a management agreement with State Unitary Enterprise for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Scheduled to open in January 2015, Hyatt Regency Tashkent will be a significant addition to the brand’s presence in the Commonwealth of Independent States, where Hyatt Regency-branded hotels are currently open in Yekaterinburg, Kiev, Baku, Bishkek, and Dushanbe.

Avis signs exclusive Clio deal in UK

2013-05-21T10:55:01+00:00

With the launch of the original and classic Renault Clio model over 20 years ago, Avis UK is excited to announce the introduction of the brand new fourth-generation Renault Clio model, now available to hire at Avis locations throughout the UK. Avis’ latest addition, the sleek new Renault Clio IV, has the look of a coupé yet all the benefits and practicality of a five door car, making it the perfect choice for that short get-away or city break.

Industry experts gather in Istanbul for CATHIC

2013-05-21T10:44:20+00:00

Turkey’s tourism potential is coming on par with that of the much-promoted BRIC states – Brazil, Russia, India and China – encouraged by a forecasted 45 per cent annual growth in gross domestic product during the next five years, according to Daniel Thorniley, president of DT-Global Business Consulting. Thorniley is set to further address the topic at the upcoming Turkey & Neighbours Hotel Investment Conference, scheduled for May 29th-30th in Istanbul.

Visitors flock to British attractions in golden year

2013-05-21T10:02:36+00:00

In what was a memorable year for Britain, new analysis released by the national tourism agency show that 2012 continued the rise in the number of overseas visitors looking to experience the very best of what Britain has to offer. Unsurprisingly, London was the star performer in a year in which it became the first city to ever host three modern Olympics.

Glion Institute to open London campus

2013-05-21T09:35:04+00:00

Glion Institute of Higher Education, one of the world’s top three institutions of higher education for an international career in hospitality management, has confirmed the opening of its first branch campus in London. The new campus expands the reach of Glion’s Swiss hospitality education programmes to students and industry leaders in the UK Glion is a member of Laureate International Universities, a global network of more than 60 accredited campus-based and online institutions of higher education serving more than 740,000 students in 29 countries.

The Act, Dubai, doubles capacity to meet demand

2013-05-21T09:22:27+00:00

The Act Dubai, the world’s highest theatre club with dining, launched in March 2013 with a star-studded red carpet event. Since the launch the concept has only been open on Thursdays. With tables and guest list booked up weeks in advance, The Act Dubai have added another night to the week for guests to come and enjoy the spectacular shows and acts, flown in from around the world.