News: Harris appointed chief marketing officer with On the Beach

Zoe Harris joins On the Beach from GoCo Group where she has been since 2018, initially holding the role of chief marketing officer for GoCompare.

News: Etihad Airways launches facial recognition trial with SITA

The airline has partnered with information technology company SITA to trial the use of facial biometrics in order to check in cabin crew at the airline’s crew briefing centre at Abu Dhabi International Airport. ...

News: MSC Bellissima set to return in Japan next spring

The line has received safety certification from the official Japanese maritime classification society, ClassNK. The move is a major step towards an operational restart in the country in April.

News: New next-generation cruise terminal unveiled at Southampton

Associated British Ports is to open a new next-generation-ready and open access cruise terminal for the 2021 cruise season in Southampton. The facility will benefit from roof-mounted solar power.

News: Accor acquires sbe in $300m deal

Under the terms of partnership, the French hospitality giant is taking full ownership of assets including the Delano, Mondrian, Hyde and SLS brands.

News: Global Business Travel Association merges with Association of Corporate Travel Executives

As part of the integration effort, two former ACTE board members will join the GBTA global board. The move fulfils a pledge to unify the industry and help lead business travel out of the...

Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront opens December 4

Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront opens December 4The eight-story property is the first hotel in Camden in over 50 years.

North America’s tourism & leisure industry sees a drop of 45.4% in deal activity in Q3 2020

In terms of value of deals, M&A was the leading category in North America’s tourism & leisure industry with $4.98bn, while private equity and venture financing deals totalled $379.87m and $150.22m, respectively.