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- The Ben joins Autograph Collection in FloridaAutograph Collection Hotels has announced the opening of the Ben, the first hotel on the downtown West Palm Beach, Florida waterfront. The Ben is part of the group’s portfolio of more than 180 independent hotels.
- Banyan Tree signs for first Bahamas propertyLocated just 48 nautical miles and a 20-minute seaplane ride from Miami, Banyan Tree illa Bahamas is set on 40 acres of pristine Atlantic oceanfront and Bimini bayfront properties.
- AHIC 2020: US$23bn of hotels to be built in MENA by 2023The third annual AHIC Hotel Investment Forecast has revealed more than US$23 billion worth of hotel construction contracts are scheduled to be awarded in the Middle East and North Africa between now and 2023.
- Seafire Live! to return later this monthA modern steakhouse and bar, Seafire is renowned for its exceptional butchery, theatrical open kitchen, as well as a walk-in wine cellar with more than 4,000 bottles.
- Canton to lead No. Ten Manchester StreetPrior to this appointment, Rafael Canton held the role of operations manager at the Mandeville in London’s Marylebone, having stayed with the hotel for over seven years.
Airline News
- Flores-Garcia takes up UK leadership role with Air New ZealandAir New Zealand has appointed Jorge Flores-Garcia as area manager for the UK and Europe. October marks the start of a new era for Air New Zealand as the carrier closes its London route.
- Peters takes up PR role for Ethiopian in UKEthiopian Airlines Group has welcomed Sally Peters to the newly created role of PR manager for the UK. Peters joined Ethiopian Airlines earlier this month further strengthening the UK marketing team at their London offices in Chiswick.
- EL AL to launch Stansted connection in JuneEL AL Israel Airlines is to return to London Stansted when the carrier launches a new five-times a week service to Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport.
- Opening nears for Midfield Terminal at Abu Dhabi InternationalAn opening date for the Midfield Terminal at Abu Dhabi International is expected to be announced this year, with the facility now virtually complete. Originally scheduled to open in 2017, the 742,000 square metre terminal will revolutionise travel in the emirate.
- Alaska Airlines to join oneworld allianceoneworld has confirmed Alaska Airlines intends to join the alliance by summer next year. At the same time, the carrier unveiled plans to form a US west coast international alliance with oneworld founding member American Airlines.
Tourism News
- Antigua signs with Royal Caribbean for new beach clubRoyal Caribbean International has signed a partnership with the government of Antigua & Barbuda for the company’s first Royal Beach Club. With planning and development underway, the location is scheduled to break ground later this year.
- Graduation ceremony for new Red Sea Development employeesForty-five Saudis from the Umluj and Al Wajh communities are preparing to begin work at the Red Sea Development Company after completing an intensive training program in landscaping.
- Frontin to lead Caribbean Society of Hotel Association ExecutivesMeeting in the Bahamas, the CSHAE executive and board crafted an action plan to address priorities and convened working committees to execute various items over the next six months.
- Jamaica Tourist Board prepares for return of rum festivalJamaica Tourist Board has welcomed the launch of the second annual Jamaica Rum Festival during an event at the Campari headquarters in New York. The festival celebrates and recognises the outsized impact the destination has had on the world with its rum, food and music.
- Virgin Atlantic adds Cape Town to winter scheduleSunseekers can next winter head down to South Africa on Virgin Atlantic’s new, daily seasonal service flying between London Heathrow and Cape Town.