Crystal Cruises Launches Ancient Civiliz... In 2009, Crystal Cruises is launching two Ancient Civilizations-themed Experiences of Discovery itineraries through the Middle East, Holy Land and Mediterranean. Guest historians, archeologists and a foreign correspondent will bring new and substantive perspective to Cairo, Jerusalem and Jordans archeological...

Commercial Reorganisation and Executive ... Amadeus has reorganised its commercial operations, following the appointment this month of Philippe Chrque as Executive Vice President, Commercial. The commercial operations will now be divided into three functional areas which reflect Amadeus primary commercial opportunity and reinforce the companys...

One&Only Cape Town Will Open Ahead ... One&Only Cape Town is set to join South Africas culinary constellation when it opens on 4 April 2009 - a month ahead of schedule - with the launch of Gordon Ramsays maze restaurant alongside Nobuyuki Nobu Matsuhisas first outpost of legendary Nobu in Africa. Sol Kerzner, Chairman and CEO of...

Nam Hai Hotel Vietnam Appoints Laubichle... Less than five weeks after taking over as general manager of the Nam Hai in Vietnam, Herbert Laubichler-Pichler rolled out red carpet for the countrys foremost political figure, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. The meeting of leaders occurred January 17, when the two convened for a private dinner...

National Jet Systems Purchases 2 BAe 146... National Jet Systems (NJS), one of Australias largest providers of contracted air transport services, has purchased two BAe 146-200s from BAE Systems Regional Aircraft. Both of the two Series 200 aircraft, (msn E2097 and E2107), have been on lease to NJS for a number of years. Although the carrier...

Emirates Launches Daylight Flights From ... Passengers traveling from Singapore to Dubai on Emirates will soon have the option to take a day flight, instead of a midnight flight. From 2 February 2009, the new daylight flight, EK433, departs Singapore at 0940 hours and arrives in Dubai at 1300 hours. Previously operated as a midnight flight...

Delta Air Lines and 3M to Rebrand at Mor... Delta Air Lines and St. Paul-based 3M are expanding the Delta brand across more than 200 airports worldwide including 10 in Minnesota previously branded as Northwest Airlines as part of the airlines efforts to seamlessly integrate Delta and Northwest following their merger in October. Late last...

Rizon Invest On 4 New Bombardier Learjet... Rizon, an expanding Middle East executive charter company, is investing for the long term with a firm order for four all new Bombardier Learjet 85 aircraft. The Learjet 85 is ideally sized for us to support our growing charter activity in the Middle East and to expand our activity into Europe, said Rizon...

Marriott signs Deal for New Renaissance ... Marriott Hotels and Resorts has signed a franchise agreement with Monarch Open Joint Stock Company for the 366-room Renaissance Moscow Monarch Center. The property will be the seventh hotel in Marriotts brands portfolio in the city. The hotel will be managed by Interstate Management Services, Inc.,...

Thailand King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tour... The highly popular Kings Cup Elephant Polo Tournament will take place this year from March 23 to March 29 in the northernmost region of Thailand known as the Golden Triangle. This years event is once again sponsored by Audemars Piguet - one of the worlds oldest and most prestigious watchmakers - and...