n new disney post for air liberte’s morris
Walt Disney Attractions has created a new position of director responsible for marketing and sales across Continental Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
William Morris joins from British Airways’ subsidiary Air Liberte where he was marketing and communications director.
n industry veteran john mansfield dies
The former owner of Travelscene and Holland Travel Service, John Mansfield, has died of heart failure aged 69. The funeral will take place at Amersham Crematorium at 1.30pm on Friday.
n braathens malmo does u-turn on route
Braathens Malmo Aviation has decided to continue with its services between London City and Malmo. The airline had previously announced the route would be stopped from today but new managing director Fons Brusselmans said he wanted to continue operating flights to the Swedish city.
n cnn gets on-line with leisureplanet stake
CNNNews Group has joined the on-line travel market with the purchase of a $20m stake in Internet travel company Leisureplanet. The deal means Leisureplanet will become the main provider of travel agency services on CNN’s nine Web sites. It will offer air, car, hotel and leisure travel packages to Internet users.
n carnival to offer peak-period service
Carnival Cruise Line is opening its office every Saturday in January and February to take calls and bookings from agents during its peak-selling period. Agents can contact Carnival on 020-7729 1929 or e-mail the cruiseline on carnivaluk@carnival.com.