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Caribbean hurricane-hit hotels ‘back better than ever’
TTG’s Rob Gill looks at how a number of Caribbean island destinations and resorts affected by the devastation of Hurricane Irma are recovering 12 months on
Grenada takes a stand on plastic waste
Caribbean island to ban all single use plastic next year
Tui to target British market with new Magic Life clubs
The operator will launch new clubs in Tunisia, Turkey and Italy next year
Caribbean Month: Travel trade urged to join campaign
Industry urged to join in month of events to promote the Caribbean region
Thomas Cook to pull all guests out of Hurghada hotel where couple died
Cook said the move to relocate all 301 guests at the Steigenberger Aqua Magic Hotel was a precautionary measure while it investigates reports of a ‘raised level of illness’ among guests
Couple found dead at Thomas Cook Hurghada hotel named as John and Susan Cooper
Susan Cooper, a ‘loyal and long-serving’ Thomas Cook staff member, and her husband John died during their stay at a Cook hotel in the Red Sea resort on Thursday morning (August 23)
Playa to wrest control of Dreams La Romana resort from AMResorts
Playa Hotels and Resorts will bring management and operations at its popular beach getaway in the Dominican Republic back in-house later this year
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park pledges to retain staff after fire
Staff at the Knightsbridge hotel have been getting out into the community to assist local causes following a major fire in June, with the hotel due to ‘partially reopen’ in the winter
Cook’s Club introduces escape rooms, VR gaming and private discos
Thomas Cook’s new millennial-focused hotel brand says it will set ’new standards’ for in-resort entertainment, aimed at the 18-35 market
Amadeus inks $1.52bn deal to acquire software firm TravelClick
IT giant Amadeus said the acquisition would significantly expand its presence in the hospitality sector
Belmond mulls sale amid buoyant 2018
Sale moot for luxury hotel and train operator Belmond
TTG launches sales reps directory Little Black Book
Agents can connect with dozens of suppliers in a single click, tap or swipe using TTG’s new online regional rep directory, Little Black Book
Booking.com reveals new £100m ground transport HQ in Manchester
Booking.com wants the building to become one of “the UK’s very best workplaces”
Tui Blue goes long haul with Zanzibar hotel acquisition
Tui will takeover the Dreams of Zanzibar hotel with immediate effect before it is repositioned as a Tui Blue destination for winter 2019/20.
Seven things you need to book in the Med now
Bite-size news about a foodie short break to Italy, more flight routes to the Med and a new diving trail for Malta
AccorHotels takes majority stake in 21c Museum Hotels
The boutique chain, founded in Louisville in 2006, has 11 properties open and under development across the US
Thomas Cook launches online hotel platform with Expedia
Cook says the move will underpin its complementary city break and hotel-only operation, supplementing its core own-brand offering
Ocean islands making waves
The Maldives and Seychelles lead the way in luxury development, with 2018 no exception. WTM Insights looks at top new openings and attractions
Sandals promotes Leah Marshall to director of sales
Marshall joined the business more than 20 years ago and has overseen significant growth of its trade sales team
Woman attacked at Hilton Deansgate hotel
Police officers were flagged down by a woman with serious injuries to her neck
Marriott calls time on plastic straws
Hotel giant says plastic straws and stirrers will disappear from its 6,500 properties
Secret Escapes secures £52 million investment
The London-based luxury travel deals specialist will receive funds from asset management firm Old Mutual Global Investors
Tui launches five new resorts for summer 2019
Tui has added three adults Sensimar resorts in Majorca and Turkey, and two Family Life resorts in Turkey and Crete