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Tiger Sells Philippines Unit To Cebu Air
Singapore’s Tigerair is selling its Philippine business to Cebu Pacific, the archipelago’s biggest airline, leaving just three main players in a market flush with aircraft but thin on passengers. Tigerair, wh...
Alitalia Chairman Likely To Stay For Etihad Talks
Alitalia’s chairman is re-considering his decision not to stand for re-election after some of the airline’s biggest shareholders asked him to stay while talks with potential investor Etihad Airways continue, ...
Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Opens
Waldorf Astoria Hotels Resorts today announced the opening of Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, continuing the brand’s global expansion. With breath-taking views of the Arabian Gulf coastline and some of Dubai’s famous l...
Shangri-La Hotel Lhasa To Open 17 April In The Heart Of The Himalayas
Welcoming travellers from afar, Shangri-La Hotel, Lhasa will be a luxurious home base for those wishing to explore dramatic scenery and some of the world’s most culturally significant Buddhist sites, including World Herit...
Marriott Opens Dual Branded Property In New York City
The $320 million tallest single-use hotel in North America is located at 1717 Broadway. Built and owned by G Holdings and managed by Interstate Hotels Resorts, the dual-branded hotel will provide employment for 160 associates i...
SpiceJet Orders Boeing Jets Worth USD$4 Bln
Indian budget airline SpiceJet has agreed to buy about 40 Boeing 737s worth over USD$4 billion at list prices, industry sources said, a move that could help the loss-making carrier as it seeks new investors. The deal includes a...