The Thomas Cook Group will unify its brands and market activity under one common symbol, the ‘Sunny Heart’, which is being rolled out from today, and will replace the current ‘Globe’ in the Group’s websites, international stores, the airline fleet and throughout its headquarters and overseas offices.

The Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) says it is paying close attention to the shutdown in the United States (US) because of its likely impact on the country's tourism sector.

Air Canada announced today that it has completed its previously announced private offerings of senior secured notes, consisting of $400 million principal amount of 6.750% senior secured first lien notes due 2019 and C$300 million principal amount of 7.625% senior secured first lien notes due 2019 and $300 million principal amount of 8.750% senior secured second lien notes due 2020.

The Tourism and International Transport Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Richard Skerritt, has warned the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) that proposed aviation tax increases could affect the cost of air travel between the Caribbean and the regions proposing the tax hikes.

TUI Travel has announced it has changed the way it recruits for the majority of its UK customer-facing roles making it easier for potential recruits to find, apply and join the Group. Due to the sheer diversity of jobs and opportunities across the company it has brought eight of its brands under one roof.