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Written on 3^rd August 2017

Hilton expands presence in Italy with hotel in Turin

Hilton has signed a franchise agreement with Lingotto Hotels S. r.

Written on 3^rd August 2017

Hilton Atlanta completes multi-million dollar public space, meeting and guest room renovation

Hilton Atlanta, the 1,249-room landmark downtown hotel, unveils the completion of its multi-million-dollar redesign featuring upgraded guest rooms, meeting spaces and public areas. The refresh is the first of a three-phase renovation program slated to be completed by 2018.

Written on 3^rd August 2017

American Airlines launches new baggage alerts to help customers save time

American Airlines have officially launched Customer Baggage Notification, also known as CBN. CBN notifies customers of the status of their checked baggage if the bag is not on the same plane when they land at their destination.

Written on 3^rd August 2017

Manchester Airport launches new Passport Control FastTrack

Manchester Airport are offering passengers the chance to pay to jump the queue at passport control. Upon arrival at Manchester Airport, Passport Control FastTrack now allows you access to a dedicated, limited-access queue to Border Force’s passport control checkpoint for £4.

Written on 3^rd August 2017

Immigration Delays: European passengers face huge delays this summer

Airports in Spain, France, Italy, Belgium and Portugal face immigration queues of up to four hours. Thousands of flights recently had to be delayed because EU border controls are significantly understaffed to comply with tightened immigration checks — some passengers even missed their flights.

Written on 3^rd August 2017

TAG Singapore office closed Wednesday 9th August

The Appointment Group Singapore office will be closed on Wednesday 9th August 2017, in observance of the National Day of Singapore. If you require any urgent assistance whilst our offices are closed, please contact TAG’s 24 Hour Emergency Team on +65 3109 0256 or emergency@appointmentgroup.

Written on 27^th July 2017

Qatar Airways boosts Colombo service to four daily non-stop flights from 1st August 2017

Qatar Airways has announced it will introduce a fourth daily non-stop service from Doha (DOH) to Colombo (CMB) from 1st August, 2017. In addition two of the four daily flights will be serviced by the B777-300ER aircraft to accommodate the increased travel demand to and from Sri Lanka.

Written on 27^th July 2017

Air New Zealand takes off for downtown Tokyo

The new Haneda service will depart Auckland on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from July 2017 – May 2018, offering customers a second point of entry to the Japanese capital alongside the airline's daily flights to Narita Tokyo Airport. Air New Zealand also operates a seasonal service between Auckland and the Japanese city of Osaka between October and March.

Written on 27^th July 2017

Delta launches biometrics to board aircraft at Reagan Washington National Airport

Delta customers now can use fingerprints instead of their boarding pass to board any Delta aircraft at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Delta’s biometric boarding pass experience that launched in May at the DCA Delta Sky Club is now integrated into the boarding process to allow eligible Delta SkyMiles Members who are enrolled in CLEAR to forego a paper or mobile boarding pass in favor of using fingerprints as proof of identity to board their plane.

Written on 27^th July 2017

United Airlines announces year-round service between New York/Newark and Rome

As United celebrates 20 years of service to Italy, the airline announced it will be offering customers year-round nonstop service between New York/Newark and Rome. Expanding its current summer seasonal daily schedule, United will now also offer the service from November 2017 through to March 2018 – operating between three times a week and daily.

Written on 27^th July 2017

Lufthansa is expanding its European network this winter

Lufthansa is launching seven new winter destinations starting at the end of October: Pamplona, Genoa, Bari and Catania are the new destinations available from Frankfurt. The offer from Munich will be extended to include Nantes, Glasgow and Santiago de Compostela as further attractive city connections.

Written on 27^th July 2017

British Airways - Paris Orly Airport route transfer from London Heathrow to London City Airport

Due to commercial reasons, British Airways London Heathrow (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) services will transfer to London City (LCY) to Orly. This will be a year-round change for all flights from 29th October 2017.

Written on 21^st July 2017

Hilton Hotels & Resorts expands Landmark Hotel in Southern China

Hilton announced the opening of the Nanhai Wing at Hilton Shenzhen Shekou Nanhai. The new wing is an incorporation of the former Nanhai Hotel, one of Shenzhen's earliest and most renowned hotels, and will bring a host of new amenities and experiences to guests including three dining outlets, multiple recreation facilities and 218 additional guest rooms featuring sweeping views of Shenzhen Bay.

Written on 21^st July 2017

Third daily flight on the Tokyo - Los Angeles route announced by ANA

Strong passenger demand prompts All Nippon Airways (ANA) to open its third direct flight from Tokyo to Los Angeles bringing the total of daily flights to three; two from Narita Airport and one from Haneda Airport. ANA has decided to increase the number of flights on the route between Tokyo (Narita) and Los Angeles, from Sunday, 29th October 2017.

Written on 21^st July 2017

Scandinavian Airlines lounge in New York larger and in a new design

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) continues to invest in its SAS Lounges and have now opened the newly renovated lounge at Newark Liberty International Airport, terminal B. The larger lounge creates an exclusive space for SAS travelers to relax or work in front of their flight.

Written on 21^st July 2017

Delta expands Austin, adds Medford, Oregon, service from Seattle

Morning and afternoon departures to Austin give customers the most convenient business schedule from Seattle. Delta Air Lines will add a second daily nonstop flight from Seattle to Austin, Texas, beginning October 1st, 2017.

Written on 21^st July 2017

British Airways - Orly route transfer from London Heathrow to London City Airport

Due to commercial reasons, British Airways London Heathrow (LHR) to Orly (ORY) services will transfer to London City (LCY) to Orly. This will be a year-round change for all flights from 29th October 2017.

Written on 21^st July 2017

Guidance from UK Border Force for travel during the summer

During popular travel periods, such as the half term and the summer or Christmas holidays, there is an increase in the number of travellers entering the UK border. The UK Border Force recommend that you follow the advice below to help them process you quickly and improve your experience at the UK border.

Written on 21^st July 2017

Scandinavian Airlines - Redirection of Air Traffic to and from Vilnius Airport

Due to construction work on the runway at Vilnius Airport, air traffic to and from Vilnius Airport (VNO) between 14th July and 17th August will be redirected to Kaunas Airport (KUN). For more information regarding this matter, please contact your dedicated Travel Executive.

Written on 21^st July 2017

Additional security measures for international flights to the U.S.

Beginning this week, the U. S.

Written on 6^th July 2017

New York Weather Warning – Friday 7th July 2017

Thunderstorms forecast for the New York area on Friday 7th July, may disrupt transport in the region. The following airports may be affected: Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP) We advise all travellers to check with your airline for the latest information and allow extra time to make your way to the airport.

Written on 6^th July 2017

British Airways – Doha Cancellations

British Airways has cancelled the BA123 from 12th – 16th July 2017 (London Heathrow to Doha) and BA122 from 13th – 17th July 2017 (Doha to London Heathrow) and has secured a re-protection agreement with Qatar Airways (QR). For more information regarding this matter, please contact you dedicated Travel Executive.

Written on 6^th July 2017

Hong Kong Airlines celebrates flight to Vancouver, Canada

Hong Kong Airlines made its inaugural daily direct service to Vancouver, Canada on 30th June. To commemorate the official launch of this new route, Hong Kong Airlines held celebration events at both Hong Kong International Airport and Vancouver International Airport.

Written on 6^th July 2017

Virgin Australia launches first flight to Hong Kong

Virgin Australia launched its inaugural flights to Hong Kong, marking the start of the airline’s expansion into Greater China. The inaugural flight also marked the launch of Virgin Australia’s inflight Duty Free.