The RFP calls for submissions from PR businesses in the U.S. and Canada, and travel trade, sales and marketing businesses in Canada.

European commissioner for mobility and transport, Violeta Bulc, has announced that the European Union and Qatar have concluded negotiations for a comprehensive air transport agreement.

Stronger ancillary revenue growth, of 26 per cent to €557 million for the quarter, was again offset by higher fuel, staff and Brexit preparation costs.

Martinique is the latest destination to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbnb, joining a growing list of Caribbean countries involved in the homesharing movement.

Cruising is considered a well-established vacation sector in the North American and European markets and a developing sector in several other emerging markets.

Playa Hotels and Resorts has rolled out an agent booking portal at PlayaResorts.com.  Playa announced the portal's debut on Saturday during the Spotlight Awards event for top producers here at the Sanctuary Cap Cana.