Eight in 10 festive Brits (78%) feel Christmas hasn't really begun – until they have visited a Christmas market, a study has found. The same number claim these market stalls starting to pop up is
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ARC's 10 steps to prevent GDS hacking
Q: You have written several Legal Briefs columns on agencies that have received very large debit memos after someone hacked into the GDS over a weekend and issued tickets for immediate departure. The tickets are
Read moreLufthansa expands Green Fares to international routes
Lufthansa Group is doing a test of its Green Fares on 12 long-haul flights, with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Swiss participating. The company’s Green Fares include compensation for carbon emissions within the ticket
Read moreThe magical duty-free Italian town where you can enjoy a relaxing winter break
Hidden away – quite literally for centuries – in the Alps of Lombardy, the small town of Livigno has slowly been emerging as a favourite spot for visitors from both Italy and abroad. The stunning
Read moreCrystal and A&K team up on an offer
Sister companies Crystal and Abercrombie & Kent have partnered on an offer, giving a 25% discount on an African safari or Galapagos Islands package to customers who book a Crystal cruise through the end of
Read more‘I’ve met Sticky Vicky and I’m amazed there’s no plaque to say thank you’
Benidorm is well known for its 88p pints and £2.50 fry ups, but alongside bargain booze and beautiful beaches is another cornerstone of the holiday destination’s fame – entertainer Sticky Vicky. The performer whose real
Read moreCrystal and A&K team up on an offer
Sister companies Crystal and Abercrombie & Kent have partnered on an offer, giving a 25% discount on an African safari or Galapagos Islands package to customers who book a Crystal cruise through the end of
Read moreThe beautiful town dubbed Spain’s answer to Capri without hoards of tourists
This coastal town has been dubbed Spain’s answer to Capri thanks to its stunning villas and beautiful landscapes. Moraira in Costa Blanca, Spain, is a small seaside resort home to beautiful beaches and award-winning restaurants.
Read moreWelcome to the Hotel Richard
One night a few weeks ago I was having dinner with three hotel executives and a gentleman who is a hotel investor. It was a casual, “off-the-record” dinner. During the conversation, I was asked to
Read moreTrump's legal woes sow uncertainty for hotel brand
With former President Donald Trump and his namesake company embroiled in a high-profile civil trial in New York, the future of some of Trump’s real estate and hospitality empire, including the Trump International Hotel &
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