Transaero Airlines, Russia’s second largest carrier, and easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, have signed a Commercial Agreement on flights between Moscow (Domodedovo) and London (Gatwick). The agreement was signed by Olga Pleshakova, CEO Transaero Airlines, and Chris Kennedy, Chief Financial Officer for easyJet.

Travel Agent University has teamed up with Melia Hotels International to bring a brand-new comprehensive educational program to travel agents. Included in the online course are programs for Paradisus, Gran Melia, ME by Melia and Melia Hotels & Resorts.

The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) has named hospitality industry leader Jeff Vasser to the position of Director General/CEO of the organization. He assumes his new post on November 18.

Fred Olsen has confirmed there has been an outbreak of a gastro-intestinal illness on board a Boudicca cruise ship. Up to 84 passengers out 760 on board are thought to have been infected. This is the fifth outbreak on the Boudicca ship so far this year, according to reports.

Air Canada and Air China are pleased to announce the expansion of their long-standing commercial cooperation agreement. The expanded agreement further enhances the carriers' interline and codeshare services offered via their respective hubs, making it more convenient for customers to travel between Canada and China while extending the Star Alliance partners' international networks.

The first meeting of the Caribbean & Indian Ocean Vanilla islands will take place in one week when island ministers gather at World Routes 2013 to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, in one week.