VIRGIN HOTELS COLLECTION APPOINTS JOE MARGISON AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

 Virgin Hotels Collection, the award-winning hospitality group behind Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Edition, today announced Joe Margison as Chief Executive Officer, following his tenure as Interim CEO since October 2025.

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Lee Applbaum is NCL's new chief marketing officer He brings experience from Bacardi, Patrón, Wheels Up, retail and consumer packaged goods industries. Read full story

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 I will be going to Croatia in a couple of days to scout our newest trip addition, our sailing trip set to launch in 2027.

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Explore Scotland at Boardroom’s guide

 

Scotland: Excellence beyond the expected Boardroom's latest destination report reveals why Scotland is a leading host for association meetings, with world-leading venues and a collaborative national approach to business events.

“THE LAND OF BEAUTIFUL HORSES” TO HOST 2ND ANNUAL CAPPADOCIA HORSE AND EQUESTRIAN CULTURE FESTIVAL

 

From July 3-5, 2026, Cappadocia will host the 2nd Cappadocia Horse and Equestrian Culture Festival at the Göreme Festival Area, to celebrate the region’s rich equestrian heritage.

Known historically as “the land of beautiful horses,” Cappadocia will have three days of traditional and contemporary horse shows - featuring Turkish and international performers - as well as such competitions as mounted archery, horseback displays and traditional racing events.

Minor Hotels brings NH Hotels & Resorts to Saudi Arabia

 

Minor Hotels has announced the signing of NH Riyadh Prime Square Hotel, introducing the NH Hotels & Resorts brand to the Middle East for the first time. The property is scheduled to open in 2030 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

AIDA closing production “Between Heaven and Sea” for Kiel Week 2026

 

The festive finale of this year's Kiel Week took place on Sunday evening (June 28, 2026) with the AIDA closing show, "Between Heaven and Sea.

IRU calls for clarity on the cost of tachograph security updates in the EU

 

Brussels, 29 June 2026

A harmonised EU-wide approach to mandatory security updates for tachographs is needed, with legal certainty, equal treatment of operators, and consistent implementation across the bloc.

Is Luxury Cruising Actually Cheaper Than Traditional Cruising?

 

Is Luxury Cruising Actually Cheaper Than Traditional Cruising? It happens to the best of us. You are browsing Cruise.co.uk, dreaming of your next getaway.

Emirates debuts next-generation lounge concept globally - setting new benchmark in premium travel

 

Dubai, UAE, 30 June 2026: Emirates has unveiled a next-generation signature lounge concept that is being introduced and rolled out across its key cities globally this year, marking another milestone in the airline’s continued investment into elevating customer experience on-ground.