Following months of preparation after exiting business rescue, South African Airways (SAA) resumes both domestic and regional Africa service. The carrier’s first scheduled flight on September 23, 2021 is an early morning take-off from OR Tambo International in Johannesburg to Cape Town International on September 23rd and is one of three return flights per day …
After the successful restart of its cruises on Portugal’s Douro River in August, Riviera River Cruises has announced that itineraries in additional European destinations are restarting. Riviera’s cruises on France’s Seine and Rhône Rivers and an additional itinerary on the Main River and Main-Danube Canal in Germany are now underway. All guests boarding Riviera ships …
Seabourn, the ultra-luxury ocean and expedition cruise line, has been named the top cruise line for 2021 by the readers of Travel + Leisure in the magazine’s annual World’s Best Awards. The brand won top honors in the ocean cruise line category for ships that carry 600 to 2,199 guests. “We are deeply honored at …
Viva Wyndham Resorts, a collection of all-inclusive resorts located in the Caribbean, including the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, and Mexico, has announced that after extensive renovations, the reopening of Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace will take place on October 1, 2021. The all-inclusive resort located in La Romana, Dominican Republic, which is renowned for its secluded pristine …
Etéreo, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new luxury retreat in Riviera Maya’s Kanai destination, has announced David Arraya as General Manager. A seasoned hospitality professional with over a decade of experience in the luxury hotel space, Arraya will oversee all operations for the oceanfront property that is anticipated to open in late 2021. “We are proud …
On September 14, 2021, the Celebrity Equinox docked at St. Kitts’ Port Zante with 1147 passengers on board, ushering in the next phase in the re-building of the cruise sector. “Today is a day of hope. It is my privilege to welcome the captain and crew of the Celebrity Equinox back to St. Kitts for …
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, celebrates Abu Dhabi’s reopening to fully vaccinated travelers with the launch of the Abu Dhabi Time is Now campaign, featuring special fares for American travelers who book now until September 30 for travel up to June 30, 2022. Those traveling from Etihad’s US gateways – New York …
The award-winning AAA four-diamond Grand Geneva Resort & Spa has announced that Jenna Darcy has been appointed as Director of Marketing & Communications. In this leadership role, Darcy will oversee the on-property marketing and creative teams and all third party marketing agencies. “We are excited to welcome Jenna to the Grand Geneva team,” said Stephen …
The Hutton Hotel, Nashville’s original boutique hotel situated steps from Music City’s legendary Music Row, has named Kristina Angley as Director of Sales and Marketing. As Hutton prepares for their grand re-opening in the fall of 2021, Angley will lead the historic hotel into its next chapter with a reimagined portfolio of amenities, renovated spaces, …
Seabourn, continues to work with various global government and port officials to develop plans for a full return of cruise travel. Seabourn has updated the restart of one of its remaining ships, Seabourn Quest, in time for the summer season in the Mediterranean on May 10, 2022. The ship will resume service in Europe, where …