Miles B. M. Mercera, CEO of Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) since July 2021, has announced his departure. Mercera has decided to step down from his position at the end of this year, he says on LinkedIn. He does this with mixed feelings. It is not yet known what he will do next. "While this decision was not easy, I believe the timing is right to explore new opportunities and … [Read more...] about Miles Mercera to leave as CEO of Tourism Corporation Bonaire
Riu Plaza Chicago opens its doors
RIU Hotels & Resorts has opened a new hotel in downtown Chicago. The Riu Plaza Chicago is the Spanish chain's fifth urban hotel in the United States and the eleventh in the world. The new four-star hotel with 390 rooms is strategically located in the heart of Chicago, in the famous and globally known shopping district Magnificent Mile. 'The Rooftop' bar on the 27th floor, … [Read more...] about Riu Plaza Chicago opens its doors
Jozef Verbruggen (Untamed Travelling) surprises top bookers
Tailor-made specialist Untamed Travelling is once again putting its best booking travel agents in the spotlight this year. This summer, director Jozef Verbruggen will traditionally visit the ten top sellers of the past period. Not only to delight them with a surprise package, but also to personally invite them to travel with us to a still secret destination at the beginning of … [Read more...] about Jozef Verbruggen (Untamed Travelling) surprises top bookers
Update: thousands of flights cancelled worldwide
As a result of the global computer outage, more than 4,200 flights were canceled last Friday. This is reported by the BBC in an update, based on figures from Cirium, a company that analyzes aviation data. Many cancellations are the result of the outage at cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, although there are likely to be flights that have been canceled for other reasons. … [Read more...] about Update: thousands of flights cancelled worldwide
Frank Radstake (ANVR): ‘Disruption could not have come at a worse time’
The global computer outage could not have come at a worse time for the travel industry in the Netherlands. This weekend, the north of the Netherlands will also be on holiday, making it one of the busiest weeks of the year at Schiphol. "It's the middle of the summer holidays. This couldn't have come at a worse time', says ANVR director Frank Radstake to TravMagazine on Friday … [Read more...] about Frank Radstake (ANVR): ‘Disruption could not have come at a worse time’