HSMAI takes commercial strategy to the next level with commercial effectiveness organizational assessment

 

McLean, VA – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has announced the launch of the Commercial Effectiveness Organizational Assessment, a tool providing a structured framework for assessing where a hotel organization’s commercial structure is strong and where improvements are needed.

Camillus Welcomes New Expedia Cruises Branch

 

Families in Syracuse now have an easier way to plan vacations with the opening of a new Expedia Cruises location at 240 Township Blvd Suite 50 in Township 5. This new branch is owned and operated by Karen Guerrette, a local entrepreneur who leads a team of 20 Vacation Consultants dedicated to helping travelers plan their perfect getaway.

News In Brief: Seatrade Cruise News Latest Headlines

 

Hannah Waddington names Sun Princess in Barcelona festivities Sun Princess festivities kicked off with an energetic medley of sun-themed songs and drumming before actress Hannah Waddington officially named the newest Princess Cruises ship. Full article

Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard floats out Norwegian Aqua Fincantieri floated out Norwegian Aqua, first of Norwegian Cruise Line's Prima Plus class, at Marghera today. Full article

Royal Caribbean, Bahamas break ground on Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Royal Caribbean and Bahamian officials broke ground Monday for Royal Beach Club Paradise Island after a heads of agreement was reached. Full article

March 2024 International Air Passenger Travel to and from the United States

 

Air Passenger Enplanements Up 14.6% Year Over Year in March 2024

Air Passenger Travel Between the United States and Europe Up 8.5% in March 2024

18 από 43.766 Weekly Asia Pacific Snapshot: Apr 24 Travel Dashboard

   

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Emaar Development Acknowledges its Robust Performance for 2023 at its Annual General Meeting

 Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 23 April 2024: Today, on April 23, 2024, Emaar Development PJSC (DFM: EMAARDEV) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) where the Board of Directors reported Emaar's strong performance for 2023.

Hilton Reports First Quarter Results

 

MCLEAN, VA (April 24, 2024) - Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its first quarter 2024 results. Highlights include:

 • Diluted EPS was $1.04 for the first quarter, and diluted EPS, adjusted for special items, was $1.53 • Net income was $268 million for the first quarter

The Monthly On-Time Performance Report – March 2024

 

GLOBAL SUMMARY – February 2024

Aeromexico (AM) was the leader and the most improved airline in February, with a 90.66% OTP, a 12.5 point increase in OTP over January’s performance (78.13%). Delta Air Lines (DL) secured the second-place position with an OTP of 89.27%, a near 10-point improvement from the previous month. Iberia (IB) took the third-place spot with an OTP of 88.08%. With a near 7-point increase over the previous month’s performance, United Airlines (UA) secured the fourth position with an OTP of 84.91%. United was followed closely by Azul (AD) in fifth place with an OTP of 84.83%.

Sun Princess Launches into Luxury with Hannah Waddingham as Godmother

 

Today, amidst a grand celebration at the Port of Barcelona, renowned actress and performer Hannah Waddingham took center stage to officially inaugurate the Sun Princess, the latest and most advanced addition to Princess Cruises’ fleet. Serving as the ship’s godmother, she graced the star-studded naming ceremony with her presence.

TUI Care Foundation launches new Destination Zero Waste Programme in Tunisia

 

Tourism in Tunisia generates significant amounts of solid waste during the high season, particularly in tourism-centred cities like Hammamet. In many cases, municipalities lack the means to ensure sustainable solid waste management. At present, only 4-7% of Tunisia’s waste is recycled, which makes the waste management system inefficient and unsustainable. Generally, plastic waste is collected by ‘barbechas,’ who are part of the informal economy. However, they only collect the plastic that they can sell; all other plastic remains in the environment or ends up in landfills. Therefore, intervention from all stakeholders is needed to implement sustainable solutions.