The St. Regis San Francisco and Veuve Clicquot celebrate women
Exquisite Evening Celebrates Female Empowerment and the Release of La Grande Dame 2015 with a Champagne Pairing Dinner
United Airlines Resumes Hong Kong to San Francisco Flight
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Hong Kong to San Francisco service directly connects Hong Kong travelers to United's largest hub airport on the US West Coast
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New London flights from LA, San Francisco, Washington, Boston
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Norse Atlantic Airways launches four new routes from the US to London Gatwick, now offering a total of seven flight paths over the Atlantic
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The St. Regis San Francisco awarded top five-star rating in Forbes Travel Guide’s 2023 world rankings
The St. Regis San Francisco, which has set the standard for bespoke, anticipatory service and elegance of design since its opening, is pleased to announce that it has once again been named…
Air India resumes Bengaluru-San Francisco direct flights
Air India resumed its non-stop flight connecting Bengaluru to San Francisco, on Fridays, Sundays and Wednesdays with the Boeing 777-200LR aircraft.
1 Hotel San Francisco is now open
1 Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand inspired by nature, has announced the opening of 1 Hotel San Francisco, the mission-driven luxury hospitality brand's second California…
The St. Regis San Francisco Named Five-Star Hotel by Forbes
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The St. Regis San Francisco, a 5-star hotel renowned for its premier location, bespoke services, exquisite accommodations,…
United Airlines: San Francisco to Melbourne flights resume now
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United today announces the return of its nonstop service between San Francisco and Melbourne, beginning with…
United Resumes Melbourne-San Francisco Flights in May
While United Airlines hasn’t been flying between Melbourne and the United States since a pandemic put life on hold, they have scheduled the return of its Melbourne to San Francisco route for…
The St. Regis San Francisco appoints Christopher Williams as Director of Restaurant Operations
The St. Regis San Francisco, the city’s premier address for luxury accommodations, gracious service and timeless elegance, is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Williams to…
The St. Regis San Francisco appoints Roger Huldi as new General Manager
The St. Regis San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger Huldi to the position of general manager. Huldi is a seasoned industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience…
San Francisco to Shanghai again flying nonstop
US-China relations are at an all-time low. US President Trump blames China to be responsible for the spread of COVID-19, while he himself was diagnosed with the virus.
San Francisco first US airport to launch rapid COVID-19 testing
Dignity Health-GoHealth Urgent Care was selected to partner with San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to launch the first rapid COVID-19 testing program for airport employees in the…
United Airlines doubles San Francisco to Shanghai flights
United Airlines says it will increase service to China from two to four weekly flights from San Francisco to Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport
United Airlines doubles service between San Francisco and Shanghai
United Airlines today announced it will increase service to China from two to four weekly flights between San Francisco and Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport via Seoul’s Incheon…
Fresh look: Iconic St. Regis San Francisco unveils newly designed guest rooms and meeting spaces
Fifteen years after its opening, St. Regis San Francisco, the city’s premier address for luxury accommodations, has unveiled redesigned guestrooms and meeting and event spaces. It was…
United to launch Dublin-San Francisco flights in June
United Airlines has announced it will launch a new daily non-stop service from Dublin to its hub at San Francisco International Airport, beginning 6 June of next year. It will be the…
San Francisco Travel Association unveils fresh brand
The San Francisco Travel Association revealed a brand refresh for the organisation and the destination at its 109th Annual Luncheon held at The Moscone Centre.
Joe D’Alessandro,…
United Airlines adds second daily San Francisco-Hong Kong flight
United Airlines announced it is offering customers a second daily nonstop flight between San Francisco and Hong Kong.
Beginning 26 October, United Airlines will operate two daily…
Four Seasons to expand Bay Area portfolio with addition of second hotel in San Francisco
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has been selected by an affiliate of Westbrook Partners, a privately-owned, fully integrated real estate investment management company, to manage its…
United doubles down on Singapore-San Francisco by doubling up daily offering
United’s second SG-SFO connection gives “passengers what the asked for: better sleep in the sky,” says country manager Laurence Chin.
MICE City: San Francisco’s top five meeting and event locations
San Francisco’s is at the centre of everything in North California; whether its culture or commerce, The City of Angels has got it going on. This applies doubly so to SF’s Financial District…
Fiji Airways goes year-round to San Francisco
Fiji Airways has resumed its direct flights to San Francisco, and will now operate the route all-year-round.
The trans-Pacific service commenced in 2016 as a seasonal service, but…
China Airlines flies newest aircraft to San Francisco
China Airlines has started flying its newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to San Francisco.
The twin-aisle jet was deployed on the trans-Pacific route from Taipei on 14 May,…
Funway promotes Pier 39 in San Francisco
Funway is promoting Pier 39 in San Francisco which is celebrating its 39th birthday this year.
Malcolm Davies, product destination manager, Funway Holidays said:
"San Francisco is the…
Fiji Airways extends San Francisco service
Fiji Airways is extending its seasonal service to San Francisco, following its first year of operations.
The direct US route first launched in June 2016 and will resume with the…
Coming to San Francisco in 2017
The year 2017 in San Francisco will be a time of welcoming the new and unique while celebrating the richness of the past. Here are some of the major highlights: 50th Anniversary of the…
Finnair opens new route to San Francisco
In line with its growth strategy, Finnair has announced that it will open a new seasonal route from Helsinki to San Francisco in June 2017.
The airline will operate three weekly…
China Eastern links Kunming and San Francisco
China Eastern Airlines will soon launch a new route connecting San Francisco and Kunming, the capital of southwest China’s Yunnan province.
Commencing on 29 September 2016, the new…
Air India to fly daily to San Francisco
Air India will more than double the frequency of its Delhi-San Francisco route this winter, with the addition of four more weekly flights.
The national carrier started flying to San…
China Eastern links Qingdao with San Francisco
China Eastern Airlines will launch flights between Qingdao and San Francisco next month.
Commencing on 7 July 2016, the new services will operate twice a week.
Flights will depart…
Fiji Airways touches down in San Francisco
Fiji Airways has embarked on the next phase of its long-haul expansion plan with the launch of its first ever direct flights to San Francisco.
The inaugural flight touched down in the…
Fiji Airways flies to San Francisco
Fiji Airways has announced plans to launch direct services to San Francisco.
The new seasonal service will start on 16 June 2016, operating twice a week until January 2017. Flights…
Air India to link Delhi with San Francisco
Air India will launch a new direct service connecting New Delhi with San Francisco before the end of the year.
The plan was announced during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's…
China Southern to link Shenyang with San Francisco
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch the first direct trans-Pacific flights from Shenyang, the capital of northeast China's Liaoning province.
The airline has applied to the…
China Airlines deploys new Boeing 777 to San Francisco
China Airlines has started operating its newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on the Taipei-San Francisco route.
The brand new twin-aisle aircraft offers 358 seats in…
Qantas to launch San Francisco flights
Qantas has been given the green light to launch direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco.
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently approved the enhancement…
Turkish Airlines flies to San Francisco
Turkish Airlines will launch direct flights to San Francisco next month.
Commencing on 13 April 2015, the airline will operate five weekly flights to the Californian city.
Services…
Cathay to add more San Francisco flights
Cathay Pacific Airways will launch more flights to San Francisco this summer.
Commencing on 11 June 2015, the Hong Kong-based airline will add three more weekly flights to the Californian…
Etihad touches down in San Francisco
Etihad Airways' inaugural flight to San Francisco touched down last night (Tuesday 19 November), marking the start of a new daily service from Abu Dhabi.
Officials from Etihad and San…
China Southern to fly to San Francisco
China Southern Airlines has announced its plan to launch flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco.
The latest trans-Pacific route was confirmed by China Southern at the Zhuhai Airshow,…
Etihad to launch daily San Francisco service
Etihad Airways is expanding its United States network to six destinations with the launch of a San Francisco service on 18 November.
Daily flights will be operated to San Francisco…
Emirates to fly A380 to San Francisco, Houston
Emirates has announced plans to deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft to two more destinations in the US - San Francisco and Houston.
The double-decker aircraft will start flying between…
United connects San Francisco with Asia
United Airlines has continued its Asian expansion from San Francisco.
Following the recent launch of services connecting the Californian city with Taipei and plans to start services…
Air NZ to boost San Francisco capacity
Air New Zealand will increase capacity on its Auckland-San Francisco route later this year.
To cater for an expected rise in demand between mid-December 2014 and March 2015, the…
Asiana fined for San Francisco crash response
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Asiana Airlines half a million dollars for failing to assist family members of passengers of the flight that crashed at San Francisco…
Air China to fly B777 to San Francisco
Air China will deploy a new Boeing 777-3000ER aircraft on its daily flight between Beijing and San Francisco next year.
From 11 February 2014, the new 311-seat, three-class aircraft…
Air France flies A380 to San Francisco
Air France will launch the first ever Airbus A380 flights to San Francisco next year.
Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will deploy the double-decker jet on its…
United plans new San Francisco-Tokyo flights
United Airlines is planning to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Tokyo Haneda Airport, after new slots became available at the Japanese airport.
The airline has applied…
Asiana B777 crashes in San Francisco
An Asiana Airlines passenger aircraft has crashed at San Francisco Airport, killing two people.
Flight OZ214, operated using a B777-200ER jet, was coming into land at the coastal…
China Eastern unveils daily flight to San Francisco
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines has launched a daily Shanghai direct to San Francisco service today, 26 April.
The new Airbus 330-200 service departs from Shanghai Pudong…
KHC retains 28% interest in Fairmont San Francisco Hotel
Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), chaired by Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, announced the completion of the sale of the Fairmont San Francisco Hotel atop Nob Hill for close to US$200 million to a…
San Francisco year-round base for Grand Princess
Princess announced last week it will base a ship in San Francisco year-round for the first time starting next year. The recently-upgraded Grand Princess will cruise to Alaska from the City…
San Francisco welcomes global travel industry
The National Park Service and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy are collaborating to ensure that all Pow Wow delegates have access to experience the city's key attractions.…
Lufthansa to launch A380 flights to San Francisco
Lufthansa has announced that it will be launching daily A380 services between Frankfurt and San Francisco - the fifth destination for the German airline's superjumbo, and the first time…
Qantas flies A380 to San Francisco
Qantas has become the first airline to operate the Airbus A380 on a commercial service to San Francisco, with the aircraft flying to the city yesterday as part of the airline's annual…
Air India to launch Bangalore-San Francisco flights
Air India plans to introduce non-stop flights between Bangalore and San Fransisco later this year. The airline also plans to start flights to Washington and Texas (either Houston or…
SAS starts San Francisco and New Delhi
The launch is part of SAS' new expansion strategy, which this year has seen three new routes between Stockholm-Bangkok and Stockholm-Beijing as well Copenhagen-Dubai…
UA’s San Francisco-Guangzhou from Jun 18
It will be the first US airline to launch a non-stop service between the two cities.
United adds San-Francisco-Taipei
United Airlines has boosted its Asian connections with the launch of a new route connecting San Francisco with Taipei, and an enhanced service between Houston and Tokyo.
The new…
Tai Sang Land development celebrates golden jubilee
Tai Sang Land has sailed through the peaks and troughs alongside Hong Kong for over half a century.
Tech start-ups lay off thousands of employees amid COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is a health crisis that no one anticipated and it devastated many industries, especially the travel sector.
Extranomical Tours Launches 1-Day Yosemite National Park Tour Originating from San Jose and the East Bay
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Extranomical Tours announced that it has begun offering the first-ever, 1-day Yosemite National Park guided tour departing from Livermore and San…
Your Guide To An Epic Santa Barbara Vacation
Santa Barbara has long been the place Californians searching for a getaway escape to. Many come in from L.A., which is just 90 minutes northwest, but more and more people across the…
BA to launch first service to San Jose
California’s tech heartland, Silicon Valley, will receive its first direct service to London Heathrow when British Airways launches non-stop flights to San José on 4 May 2016.
Fares to…
Get closer to the Super Bowl with Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus offers seamless connections from the UK via its Dublin hub to 12 North American cities, including popular locations across the West Coast, such as San Francisco, Seattle and Los…
Air India adds 20 more flights per week to UK and US
Air India has announced 20 additional flights every week to Birmingham, London and San Francisco. They will be introduced in a phased manner from October to December this year.
Emirates partners with United to expand connections
Emirates customers to connect on United to nearly 200 new cities in the Americas, through Chicago, San Francisco and Houston. United to launch new nonstop flights between New York/Newark and…
All Clear: SFO International Airport Terminal Operation resume
At San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is dealing with a bomb threat and a suspicious package on this busy Friday travel night.
All Clear: SFO International Airport Terminal…
Where to celebrate Pride month around the world
From San Francisco to Tokyo, discover 10 Pride festivals and events around the world worth travelling to.
Repeal of pre-departure testing for inbound air travelers urged
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A bipartisan group of 38 mayors representing American cities and counties spanning Miami to San Francisco sent a letter on Tuesday to the Biden administration…
TourRadar announces Sarah Roos-Essl as their new Director of Content.
TourRadar, the world 's first Adventure Booking Platform, has announced San Francisco Bay Area tech veteran Sarah Roos-Essl as their new Director of Content.
Air New Zealand resumes flights to more North American destinations
Air New Zealand has resumed its non-stop service to San Francisco and looks forward to resuming services to Honolulu on 4 July and to Houston on 7 July.
Princess Cruises to resume cruising in USA this fall
Princess has announced its intent to return to service in the United States sailing from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Ft. Lauderdale this fall.
EXO Travel seeks investment for global expansion
EXO Travel, a destination management company with operations in nine countries in Asia, has appointed Cambon Partners (Paris, San Francisco) to raise capital to accelerate a global expansion
Air India flight with all-woman cockpit crew successfully lands at Bengaluru airport
Air India’s longest direct flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru with an all-woman cockpit crew successfully landed in the southern city on 11 January
Air Quality in California so bad, that it cannot be measured anymore
The horrific wildfires that are burning up and down the coast of California have caused skies over San Francisco to turn into eerily shades of red and orange. The air quality in San…
Lyft quietly debuts rental-car business
Ride-hailing company Lyft’s latest venture is rental-car business that it is currently testing in three California markets – San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Oakland.
Finnair adds LAX service for daily flights to California this summer
Recent years have seen much of Finnair’s growth strategy centred around the Asian and Chinese markets. However, with the advantages of geography, meterological conditions not-with-standing,…
Can Hong Kong Airlines cure jet lag?
Hong Kong Airlines has announced that it will launch a new non-stop service between Hong Kong and San Francisco from 25 March 2018. The new service will expand the airline’s presence in…
10 most popular destinations for 2023
The study by the travel experts at Bounce analysed Pinterest Trends Index scores, to reveal the global destinations increasing (& decreasing) the most in popularity.
India’s Thriving Airline Industry Has The Most Female Pilots In The World
India has the most significant proportion of female commercial airline pilots, accounting for 15 percent of the overall pilot strength, outranking countries like the United States and…
Top 30 safest cities for solo female travellers
Travel metasearch website WayAway has produced a ranking of the top 30 safest cities for female solo travellers in order to empower women to travel alone with confidence.
Air Passenger Travel Between US and Europe Up 87%
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February 2023 International Air Passenger Travel to and from the United States
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Egis launches new Architecture Line at leading real estate event
The renowned multidisciplinary engineering and operations company, Egis, launches line of leading architecture practices to address the challenges of urbanisation and climate change
Stopover and rediscover Portugal with TAP
TAP Air Portugal has reintroduced its popular Stopover scheme to allow customers to rediscover Portugal.
Fourth Carnival’s Ship To Be Based In Galveston Texas
The Carnival Miracle cruise ship, now based in Long Beach, California, will have a new home by the end of next year. Carnival Cruises has announced that it would add a fourth ship to its…
Uber reveals new features ahead summer travel season
With Spring arriving, travel season has begun and this year experts predict travel will continue to boom globally, rising by a further 30%. Uber is taking the stress and guesswork out of…
Cunard Announces Queen Anne Debut Sailings To Australia
Queen Anne will make her first voyage to Australia as part of Cunard Line’s 2024/2025 local season.
In January 2025, Queen Anne will make history by setting sail on her first-ever…
United and Virgin Australia celebrate LGBTQ Pride on Sydney flight
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United flight 863 will be operated by United LGBTQ+ pilots and crew, and will connect US travelers to…
ITA Airways participates for the first time in BIT
ITA Airways attended for the first time the Borsa Internazionale del Turismo (BIT), the International Travel Exhibition taking place through February 14 in Milan.
Go for the ‘Four Seasons Drive Experience’
Following the success of the inaugural Four Seasons Drive Experience through Tuscany, the luxury hospitality company announces two new itineraries for 2023 that will showcase the best of the…
World’s alternative capitals to visit this year
City breaks provide travellers with a wonderful ability to immerse themselves in a new culture and soak up a country’s urban atmosphere. Whilst a country’s capital might…
Accor Pacific names new operations leaders
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Hotel operator Accor has announced changes to its senior operations leadership team to drive growth and elevate…
Princess Cruises announces 2024 Alaska season
Now is the time to start planning the trip of a lifetime to Alaska with the recently announced summer 2024 season from Princess Cruises.
Cathay Pacific’s ‘The Deck’ is now open
Cathay Pacific is excited to announce the reopening today of The Deck lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers more ways to relax and pamper themselves before their…
ITA Airways joins the board of airline representatives in Germany (BARIG)
ITA Airways serves an extensive domestic and international network via its two hubs Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate.
The best cities for creatives
With the UN revealing that the creative economy is projected to reach a global valuation of $985 billion by 2023, it’s no question that creatives have a significant impact on the world…
PATA inducts travel industry pioneer Alwin Zecha into the Gallery of Legends
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced that Alwin Zecha, founder of the Pacific Leisure Group, has been inducted into the PATA Gallery of Legends.
Air Transat launches Canada and USA new year seat sale
Air Transat launches its Canada and USA New Year Seat Sale from 5th January, 2023, with return fares from London Gatwick to Toronto from as low as £379pp (approx. USD 456.17 ) return.
RateGain to acquire Adara
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Adara…
TAP increases flight frequencies to key markets for summer 2023
TAP Air Portugal (TAP) is to increase its routes to the Americas in the summer of 2023, offering a total of 17 additional flights during this peak period.
Ruby Princess departs on inaugural voyage from Galveston
Ruby Princess departed Galveston on a 11-day sailing to Mexico and the Caribbean, marking Princess Cruises' first cruise from Texas in six years.
Norwegian Cruise Line unveils Winter 2024/25 and Summer 2025 cruises in Europe, the Caribbean and Alaska
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, unveiled its winter 2024/25 and summer 2025 cruises sailing to bucket-list destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, and …
THAI and Singapore Airlines forge new strategic partnership
Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new strategic partnership.
This will result in the airlines progressively code sharing more…
New York and Singapore take crown as the world’s most expensive cities
Data released today by EIU reveal the soaring cost of living in the world’s biggest cities as the war in Ukraine and continuing pandemic restrictions disrupt supply chains, particularly for…
Soaring Airfares Make Australians Rethink Holiday Plans
While one in three Australians still plans to travel throughout the popular Christmas and summer holidays, the significant increase in international and domestic airfares has put seven…
Celebrate Thanksgiving onboard with Emirates
Emirates will be giving passengers a taste of home with special Thanksgiving menus across all classes, on flights from Dubai to USA, between the 24 and 26 of November.
Aer Lingus states number of flights to the US has increased 236%
Aer Lingus the Irish carrier reveals their number of flights* to the United States has increased 236% since US borders reopened 12 months ago.
Goodbye boarding passes, hello biometric facial recognition
Boarding passes will soon be a thing of the past.
Last week, Air New Zealand customers were some of the first to experience biometric verification at the boarding gate after a…
Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto
Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.
Air New Zealand Service To New York Avoids Stopover
Passengers from New York to Auckland on Air New Zealand were informed of a stopover; however, the airline has since confirmed that the trip would go as planned and will fly the entire…
First Emirates A380 rolls in for full cabin refresh and refit
Emirates began its massive 2-year retrofit programme with work starting on the first of 120 aircraft earmarked for a full cabin interior upgrade and the installation of the airline’s latest…
Travel AI startup, Globaleur, raises 2.5m USD to connect end-to-end experience
South Korean travel tech startup, Globaleur, has raised US$ 2.5 million in their pre-series A round and recently completed setting up an office in Singapore as part of their expansion…
United Airlines Makes Its Landing In Brisbane
United Airlines’ debut flight from San Francisco to Brisbane landed on Saturday, making it the first American airline to offer regular, non-stop service between the US mainland and…
Qantas Removes The A380 From Melbourne-Los Angeles
According to the most recent wave of schedule changes washing across Qantas’ calendar, anyone intending to travel first class on the superjumbo next year between Melbourne and Los…
Visit Tri-Valley appoints Sartha Global Marketing as India Representative
Sartha Global Marketing has been tasked with setting up a robust travel trade and public relations programme, creating greater inspiration for the destination amongst potential Indian…
United Adds Summer Service To Three New Cities in 2023
United Airlines announced the launch of its 2023 summer schedule, which includes new service to three cities – Malaga, Spain; Stockholm, Sweden; and Dubai, UAE – as well as six…
United Airlines Plans to Resume Hong Kong Flights From January
United Airlines plans to resume Hong Kong flights as early as January, becoming one of just a few major airlines to resume passenger flights to the city, which has been largely cut off…
Lot Polish Airlines signs agreement with JetBlue Airways
Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines has signed an interline agreement with US carrier JetBlue Airways.
ANA Green Jet takes to the skies this October
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest and 5-Star airline for nine consecutive years, will begin service on its ANA Green Jet, the special aircraft developed to raise awareness and…
The world’s most cultural cities for business meetings and events
With this in mind, the team at IBTM have crunched the numbers and found out which cities around the world are the ‘most cultural’, helping to narrow down the options for anyone planning an…
MyTravelThru claims to be agile airport and non-airport transfer services – how true is it?
Travelling is easy and fun because of the airport transfer services. MyTravelThru was founded by Tan Mai in Vietnam just before the COVID-19 situation.
Vietnam is a popular tourist…
Princess Cruises rejoices at transport Canada’s removal of all Covid-19 vaccination requirements to enter country
With the announcement from Transport Canada to remove all COVID-19 requirements to enter the country, Princess Cruises is prepared to welcome all guests on cruises visiting, arriving or…
Air India To Offer Premium Economy On Long Haul Flights
A total of 30 narrow- and wide-body aircraft are scheduled to be delivered to Air India over the course of the next 15 months, allowing the airline to more than double its current fleet…
Air New Zealand Touches Down In New York
The first of Air New Zealand’s nonstop flights between the city of sails and the city that never sleeps landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport yesterday.
NZ2 took off from…
Semi-private jet service Aero launches new routes for the winter season
Semi-private jet service Aero has announced its Winter routes to some of the most in-demand destinations across Europe and North America.
From mid-December onwards, Aero will fly from…
Air India to induct 30 planes
Air India to receive 30 new aircraft, including 5 wide-body Boeing planes, from December this year.
Emirates To Operate A380 With Premium Economy To Five Destinations
Starting in December 2022, Emirates will begin flying to five additional cities with its refurbished A380 jets, including the airline’s newest Premium Economy cabins.
Melbourne,…
Save with September sale on British Airways
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their September sale, with reductions made across a range of flights and holidays all the way into the summer of 2023.
The Leta hotel is now a Tapestry Collection from Hilton Hotels
With 158 rooms and 6,000 square feet of meeting space this elevated historic hotel rooted in the California vibe and beach culture of Santa Barbara underwent investment to refresh the guest…
Fiji Airways To Launch Service To Vancouver
Fiji Airways will add Canada to its list of destinations in November, bolstering its North American offering.
Air New Zealand Brings Back 777S From Mojave Desert
After over 700 days of storage in the California desert, Air New Zealand has begun reviving the first of its Boeing 777-300s in preparation for its return to passenger service.
This…
The Yosemite less-travelled
Yosemite National Park, famous for its iconic granite monoliths and rushing waterfalls, has a quieter, less crowded side.
Blossom Hotel Houston appoints michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon to lead all culinary programming at luxury property
Exciting Developments in the Hotel’s Culinary Programming to Debut in the Coming Months, Including Duck House by Boon, Blossom Club Chef’s Table, New Japanese dining destination, Blossom…
What’s new in California this summer?
From new hotels and attractions to the best outdoors activities and culinary experiences, here are nine places that you should keep on your radar when heading to the Golden State this…
10 bucket list travel adventures
With border restrictions relaxing all over the world, 2022 is looking to be the year of travel.
9 alternative American adventures
With tourists set to return in droves to the major hubs, forgo old favourites and go off the beaten path with these nine alternative destinations.
Wide-open spaces in Yosemite’s…
Cruising on Alaskan Cruises from Canada on Princess Cruises now made easier
Princess Cruises applauds the US Centers of Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) decision to lift the COVID-19 testing requirement for entering the U.S. beginning June 12
Go City invests in Thailand with new product launch and expanded global offerings
Go City, the world’s largest multi-attraction pass, has announced its official launch of Go City Bangkok, and a renewed investment in Thailand. The reimagined product now offers…
New United Flight to Brisbane brings tourism opportunities
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Tourism in Australia and the United States will get a sizable push later this year. You cannot book the flight yet on united.com, but the Queensland Government and Brisbane…
Accor brings iconic Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand to Japan
Accor and Nomura Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., a leading real estate company in Japan, proudly introduce Fairmont Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
Indians fifth largest international visitors to US
India emerged as the fifth largest supply nation for worldwide guests to the US in 2021 — up 5 spots from pre-pandemic 2019
Cunard partners with ‘Indiana Jones of the Deep’
Cunard partners with ‘Indiana Jones of the Deep’ -
Maritime archaeologist, Mensun Bound, who made headlines across the world in March with the discovery of Sir Ernest…
Air New Zealand to boost staff as Kiwis start to book travel
The airline is looking to add 200 additional consultants, taking the total to more than 450 dedicated staff
New Zealand reopens to travellers after two years
Visitors from 60 visa-waiver nations, including the US and UK, can now enter New Zealand for the first time since the closure of borders
Singapore latest destination to resume as flight touches down
The first Air New Zealand flight from Singapore in over 720 days arrived into Auckland yesterday marking the resumption of services to the Southeast Asian nation.
Hit the road: 5 bucket list US road trips
Two years of lockdowns and border restrictions have made travellers eager to return to the open road. With the USA now firmly back on the map for UK travellers, discover some of the…
New Zealand says Kia ora world as borders reopen on 1 May
New Zealand government has announced the country’s borders will reopen on May 1 allowing international manuhiri (visitors) from visa waiver countries, including the US
New Zealand prepares to welcome back international visitors
This week the New Zealand Government announced it is removing the self-isolation requirements for vaccinated travellers arriving in New Zealand.
SIA Group expands VTL flight network with new destinations and increased flight frequencies
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 47 cities from 25 countries in the coming weeks.
Byway launches first ever flight-free vegan holiday planner
Flight-free travel company Byway will launch a first of its kind dynamic vegan holiday planner
Emirates Reopens 20 More Airport Lounges
Experience a truly relaxing time before your flight at one of Emirates’ lounges, with more scheduled to reopen soon.
10 cities you must visit if you love art and culture
With international travel hopefully back on the cards for 2022, new research reveals the top cities you NEED to visit in the new year if you love art.
Emirates reopens over 20 dedicated airport lounges
Emirates, which has resumed operations to over 90 percent of its pre-pandemic network, currently flies to more than 120 destinations worldwide via its hub in Dubai
Virgin Australia Announces Partnership With United Airlines
Virgin Australia Group said today that it will partner with United Airlines beginning in April 2022, increasing the number of U.S. destinations Virgin Australia customers can access while…
Qantas To Recommence B787-9 Delivery In 2022
Qantas has confirmed that it will take delivery of three further Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners as early as next year, after suspending deliveries in May 2020.
Vietnam resumes regular international flights from 15 December
In a plan submitted by the Transport Ministry, Vietnam wants to resume regular international flights on nine routes from 15 December
Blossom Hotel Houston Announces Restaurant Concepts by Two Michelin-starred Chefs Set to Debut in Early 2022
Internationally Acclaimed Chefs Ho Chee Boon and Akira Back to Bring Two Distinct Dining Concepts to the New Luxury Property Neighboring The Texas Medical Center
Lufthansa returns to profit in the third quarter
Following the relaxation of travel restrictions in Europe, Lufthansa has experienced a rise in demand, resulting in the company returning to profit.
Over half of Singaporeans are planning trips in November and December
The end of year holiday season is right around the corner and with high vaccination rates and Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) in place, Singaporeans are psyched to get back out there. A new…
US reopens to foreign travellers on November 8
Following the statement on September 20 that the Biden administration would welcome these folks back sometime in "early November," the United States stated today that it will formally reopen…
G Adventures expands ‘United States of Adventure’ collection as US reopens
With the announcement that the United States will reopen to international travel this coming November, G Adventures is unveiling its expanded United States of Adventure collection globally.
Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Qantas announces second wave of international flights
Qantas intends to resume international flights to the second group of overseas destinations on March 27, 2022, two years after the pandemic-related grounding.
Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022
After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.
Here is Qantas’ new international flight schedule
Qantas has published the first international flights on Monday, December 20, 2021, resuming service after a whopping 21 months of absence.
Fiji Airways to resume Australia flights by December 2021
Fiji Airways intends to resume flights to Australia "before Christmas" in 2021.
Emirates increases services across Europe
As demand grows, Emirates has announced the resumption of routes across its European network.
United flight evacuated after teen AirDropped photo of air gun
A teen caused a United Airlines flight to be evacuated after he AirDropped an image of a gun to other passengers.
Doha overtakes Dubai
ForwardKeys, which has the world’s freshest and most comprehensive flight booking data, reveals that in the first half of 2021, Doha seized and consolidated a lead over Dubai.
Eva Air to unveil first Asian pilot of AOKpass
EVA Air has announced a pilot of AOKpass, the world’s most operationally advanced secure health certificate platform and app
Air NZ dust off long-haul routes suspended at start of pandemic
Air New Zealand is bringing back long-haul routes it suspended in early 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic and is increasing frequencies on the few long-haul services it has been…
United places massive order to buy 270 jets
United Airlines is overhauling its fleet with the biggest jetliner order in company history and an ambitious upgrade for its aircraft cabins, bolstering a push to appeal to more travellers…
Pilots in India seek payment for colleagues who died of Covid
Now, the country’s pilots, especially those working for Air India, the debt-ridden airline controlled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, are asking for better compensation for the…
Vaccine tours in the US lure wealthy Thais and expats to obtain COVID jab
Due to limited supply and lack of option for COVID vaccine coupled with Thai Ministry of Public Health’s declaration that locals will be prioritised on the distribution, some Thais and…
Why passengers can rely on Qatar Airways for a safe journey
Here is a story of an airline that embraced the change and immediately adapted to the “new normal” while keeping the mission of “connecting families” at its core.
Cathay Pacific to axe flights to Australia except for Sydney
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced they will be axing all flights to Australia, except routes servicing Sydney, following Hong Kong’s plan to introduce tough new quarantine rules on…
Bidding farewell! Princess Cruises announces Pacific Princess will leave fleet
Princess Cruises has announced the sale of Pacific Princess to an undisclosed buyer to accelerate the removal of less efficient ships from its fleet
President Trump to impose Marshall Law in the United States?
Cathryn Pikett from Kansas wants President Donald Trump to declare Marshall law in the United States, so he can stay in power. It appears President Trump agrees with Cathryn.
Air Canada first Canadian airline to offer optional biometric boarding
Air Canada said it is the first Canadian airline to offer its customers the safety and convenience of a new boarding option utilizing facial biometrics
2020 Best US Cities for New Year celebrations named
With New Year’s around the corner but the scale of celebrations limited by the COVID-19 pandemic, travel experts today released the report on 2020’s Best Cities for New Year’s.
Qatar Airways to launch Seattle flights in March
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of four weekly flights to Seattle from 15 March 2021
Hawaiian Airlines starts pre-travel COVID-19 testing in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and Seattle
Hawaiian Airlines today announced it is offering drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 pre-flight tests for its guests traveling to the islands from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and…
United Airlines first US carrier to make COVID-19 tests available to customers
United Airlines today became the first U.S. airline to launch a COVID-19 pilot testing program for travelers that could make it easier for them to manage quarantine requirements and entry…
United Airlines adding new nonstop flights to Africa, India and Hawaii
United Airlines today announced plans to expand its global route network with new nonstop service to Africa, India and Hawaii. With these new routes, United will offer more nonstop service…
All of Asia’s Eyes Turn to Bali
The countdown is on. Will Bali really open to international arrivals on 11 September – and if it does, who will visit? By Gary Bowerman
10 best cities for freelancers
SmallBusinessPrices.co.uk reveals the world’s best cities to take your remote working job as well as the best cities for freelancers amidst the coronavirus.
Ready to take-off! Air Canada to operate flights to 97 destinations this summer
Air Canada is offering customers a choice of 97 destinations in Canada, the US and around the world with an abridged schedule this summer. Within Canada, the schedule will increase from…
Authentic Vacations expands in Scottsdale
Authentic Vacations has opened a travel-inspired office in Scottsdale. With worldwide offices in San Francisco, Dublin, London, Edinburgh, and Copenhagen, it chose Scottsdale because of…
Uber loses USD2.9 billion in Q1, grows Uber Eats
Ride-hailing giant Uber lost USD2.9 billion in the first quarter due to the coronavirus pandemic.
YOTEL begins multi-million dollar transition of Liaison Washington Capitol Hill ahead of hotel’s debut this fall
Following the success of YOTEL in cities including New York, Boston and San Francisco, the disruptive hospitality brand will bring its smart design and technology to the nation’s capital…
Airbnb tweaks refund policy
Airbnb is making adjustments to its refund policy in an attempt to balance the needs of hosts and guests on its home-sharing site amid the global coronavirus outbreak that has severely…
Coronavirus: Qantas announces leadership pay cuts and network capacity reduction
Qantas Group has announced that CEO, Alan Joyce, will take "no salary" for the remainder of 2020, along with a range of sizeable cuts to its international services (reducing capacity by…
COVID-19 cancels more than 200,000 flights to, from and within China
Over 200,000 flights have now been cancelled or proactively removed from schedules to, from and within China due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), according to Cirium.
The figure – which…
Bengaluru-Seattle direct flight to begin this October
American Airlines has announced daily non-stop flight between Bengaluru and Seattle in the US from October 2020. This would be the first non-stop flight between Bengaluru and the US.…
Finnair adds extra frequencies to New York JFK airport for summer 2020
Finnair is adding additional frequencies to its popular New York JFK route for the upcoming summer 2020 season. With these new frequencies, it is adding a total of 250 flights between…
Qantas takes off from Golden Gate to Sunshine state
San Franciscans flew direct from San Francisco to Brisbane for the first time, with Qantas operating a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on a brand-new route. The 13-hour 45 minute, 11,367km…
Uber’s former CEO Travis Kalanick finances 3D-printed hotel start-up
Travis Kalanick, the co-founder of Uber, is among the backers of a new hotel start-up Habitas that makes 3D-printed hotels.
Hello new-age bartender! British Airways’ lounges trial AI-powered cocktail maker
British Airways is exclusively trialling an automated cocktail maker in its San Francisco and Newark lounges. Cocktails are dispensed in under 45 seconds, adding a new dimension to the…
Bringing Brisbane BAC: “Visitor infrastructure is experiencing a once in a generation boom”
The Brisbane Marketing and Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) are partnering to expand Brisbane’s presence in key international markets with the appointment of a tourism marketing team in…
Delta unveils innovative solution for pet travel
Delta is ushering in a new best-in-class travel experience for pets and their owners with the exclusive launch of CarePod. The introduction of this state-of-the-art pet travel carrier,…
US hospitality: “Revenue growth is not keeping up with rising costs”
The US hotel industry registered record-breaking performance levels during 2019 but its lowest growth rate in revenue per available room (RevPAR) since the current cycle began in 2010,…
Brisbane Tourism records smashed as visitor numbers surge
Brisbane international and interstate visitor and spending records have been broken after a dramatic surge in interstate visitors and key markets, including North America. Brisbane Lord…
Aer Lingus welcomes record-breaking 2.5 million North Atlantic travellers for 2019
Aer Lingus is celebrating carrying a record 2.5 million guests during 2019 between Ireland and North America. The new high was notched up by the Irish flag carrier operating its…
VistaJet unveils first fleet of Global 7500 aircraft
Vista Global, the world’s first private aviation ecosystem, has exclusively introduced the Global 7500 under the VistaJet brand to its worldwide fleet of 115 aircraft. The 7500 will be a…
Munich Airport to offer nearly 200 destinations worldwide this winter
At the end of October, coinciding with to the end of daylight savings time, the winter timetable season will begin at Munich Airport. The new schedule will be launched on 27 October 2019…
Finnair inks codeshare pact with Fiji Airways, extends network in South Pacific
Finnair and Fiji Airways have agreed on a new codeshare partnership between Helsinki and Nadi in Fiji via three gateways served by the airline. Its code will be added to Fiji Airways’…
Visit California to promote self-drive trips in India
Visit California will be stressing on experiential ‘self-drive’ trips in California in their promotional activities in the Indian market in the coming years. The tourism marketing agency…
Experience Myanmar’s golden past with The Strand
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Avian: How a startup is making life better for travel agents all around the world
Challenged with the self-appointed task of revolutionising the way commission and incentives are managed by airlines and travel agents (TAs); Avian is a startup on a mission to drag the…
Finnair: “Technological innovations are key in solving aviation’s CO2 emission challenge”
A new Nordic initiative to drive the development of electric aircraft has been launched today with the help of Finnair.
The Finnish flag carrier is part of a new platform funded by Nordic…
The Industrial Revolutions of Hospitality
I have a friend who used to work in corporate finance at Apple, I remember the last year before she decided to leave - she wasn’t even invited to the Company’s splashy Christmas party at San…
Vietnam Airlines gets foreign air carrier permit from US
Vietnam Airlines has been awarded a prerequisite Foreign Air Carrier Permit by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) to operate air transportation of persons, property and mail…
Singapore Airlines heads to Seattle
Singapore Airlines (SIA) continues its expansion of non-stop services to the US with the departure of flight SQ28 from Singapore to Seattle this morning.
The flight departed Changi…
United to make Delhi-SFO flight a year-round daily
India’s direct connectivity with the west coast of US is all set to improve from December. US carrier United has decided to convert its seasonal Delhi-San Francisco (SFO) flight into a…
Thomas Cook Airlines fly with Pride
With Manchester Pride’s biggest ever festival just days away, long-standing Pride partner Thomas Cook Airlines' ‘Fly with Pride’ flight to San Francisco took off from Manchester Airport…
Air India becomes first airline to fly over North Pole
Marking a new milestone, Air India has operated its flight over the North Pole on India’s Independence Day and has become the first Indian airline to operate commercial flights over the…
Air Canada unveils two new routes with game-changing new Airbus
Air Canada has announced the first two routes to be operated by the Airbus A220-300, the non-stop Montreal-Seattle and Toronto-San Jose services, both beginning in spring 2020.
The…
US hotel growth predictions down: “Driving profit is a real challenge for many properties”
Performance growth projections for the U.S. hotel industry have been downgraded to 1.6% for 2019 and 1.1% for 2020, according to STR and Tourism Economics’ latest forecast just released at…
10 most Insta-worthy wedding locations
Your wedding is once-in-a-lifetime and must be extra special. The food, ceremony, and location must be perfect.
Cruise news: Galápagos sailings, impressionist art, musicals and more
In this week’s cruise news round-up, G Adventures introduces its custom-built vessel for the Galápagos Islands, Cunard appoints 'artist in residence' and more.
Push for change: Finnair flies first biofuel flights
Finnair has announced that it will fly the first biofuel flights backed by its “Push for change” carbon decreasing initiative. The first flight took off on 5 August and the second flight…
YOTEL checks into Edinburgh with first city centre hotel in Europe
Global hospitality brand YOTEL opened its doors in Edinburgh this week, marking the brand’s first city centre opening in Europe and the first of five YOTEL’s slated to open in the next…
PAL denies rumours of an end to Manila-London operations
Rumours of Philippine Airlines’ withdrawal from London market were denied by the airline in a statement last night. Rejecting industry gossip, the airline cited an uptick in customer numbers…
7 sites in Portugal for MICE
As a world-class destination, Portugal also remains a strong contender in the global MICE market, in terms of infrastructure, network and accessibility, with excellent air links from the UK,…
PATA expands knowledge of the outbound Chinese MICE market
Travel and tourism industry pro's seeking to expand their knowledge of the industry now have a better understanding of the Chinese outbound tourism and MICE market after attending the…
China summer bookings jump manifold in Airbnb Plus
Airbnb Plus, an up-market tier of homestay rentals platform Airbnb, has had a more than six-fold increase in summer bookings for China amid surging demand.
Destinations close to…
Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways plans to launch US flights
Vietnamese start-up carrier Bamboo Airways is aiming to launch direct flights to the US using a leased Airbus A380 superjumbo.
Trinh Van Quyet, chairman and chief executive of FLC,…
Experience Myanmar’s golden past with The Strand
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Arty affair: Hong Kong Airlines launched collectible kits of HK artists
Hong Kong Airlines has announced a new decorative amenity kit series that highlights Hong Kong’s vibrant culture through a collaborative partnership with four Hong Kong artists. The…
OYO to invest USD 300m in “newest home market”
OYO Hotels & Homes celebrates its growth in the US by announcing plans to invest USD 300 million over the next few years.
Cruise news: 30th anniversary discounts, Bvlgari at sea and more
On our cruise radar this week, we have 30th anniversary celebrations, big discounts, the largest Bvlgari boutique at sea in Asia and more.
‘Bee hotels’ are the latest buzz for over 2 million honeybees
Over two million well-travelled honeybees are now staying at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts around the world as part of its Bee Sustainable program.
Cruise news: Tahiti holidays, voyages on The Gauguin and more
On our cruise radar this week, we’re seeing Saga Travel’s second ship for the British market, new cruises to Europe, holidays in Tahiti and more.
Bird’s eye view: Why Brits love the window seat
Thomas Cook Airlines has unveiled, in a new study, that when it comes to choosing where to sit on a plane, the elevated view of the world below from the window seat is the most popular…
47 million social media posts confirm USA as “the land of road trips”
From an analysis carried out by Europcar on over 47 million social media posts, America has come out top for the most popular road trip destinations in the world.
The findings of the…
Alpha story: Cassia Bintan GM opens up about life on the Indonesian paradise
With a career stretching back across Asia, Alpha Eldiansyah, general manager of three Indonesia properties -- Banyan Tree Bintan, Angsana Bintan and Cassia Bintan -- has picked up a thing or…
Hilton’s industry firsts: Piña coladas and small metal medallions
As Hilton celebrates its 100th year this month, we remember the brand’s most significant contributions to the hotel industry.
“Hard work, the fire inside, dedication and respect”
We speak to new Maître Cuisinier de France chef Sylvain Royer
Aviation round up: Iron chef’s, Vegas and Cathay snaps up HK Express
This week’s collection of stories descending from on high features a headline grabbing purchase, an Iron Chef and, of course, new routes.
BA’s new “perfect alliance” focused on kids
BA has announced a new partnership with British children’s company, My 1st Years, a company focused on providing babies with personalised gift items.
Travel tech this week: Start-ups funding and new partnerships
This week, we saw travel start-ups getting funding to further their growth. Some companies also facilitated new partnerships to expand their services.
Singapore Airlines reassures passengers that they’re not spying on them
Singapore Airlines has reassured passengers that the tiny cameras attached to the in-flight entertainment system on some of its planes are deactivated.
Roads less travelled: Didi Chuxing expands in South America
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing is reportedly expanding in Latin America based on the job postings and a company official.
InstaReM: Top stats from 66.2 million expats
InstaReM, a cross-border payments company, has gathered data to give a clearer picture to those who want to settle abroad.
“If you are another nondescript branded hotel they will not even remember your name”: The Hotels Network CEO
For this week's podcast, I spoke to Juanjo Rodriguez, the CEO of The Hotels Network, a company delivering a hotel tech ecosystem that increases direct channel conversions.
40 x 2021: Hyatt sends West Coast waves
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that it expects 40 new hotels to open in California, Oregon and Washington by the end of 2021.
IHG unlocks Kimpton’s global growth with over 25 hotels in the pipeline
IHG’s Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has revealed its strongest state in its 38-year history with more than 25 hotels under development.
Data-fuelled guide reveals best strategy to drive repeat bookings
Revinate has launched the 2019 Guide to Hotel Loyalty, analysing loyalty programs of over 200 hotel groups to uncover industry best practices.
Aviation round up: Where beer and safety do mix
With 2019 little more than a week old it is time for the first aviation news roundup of the New Year. This week’s run down of key events and news for the industry is mixed bag of…
Luxury for less: The cost of five-star hotel rooms around the world
To stay at a 5-star hotel is a luxury for many of us. However, there are places around the world where you can bag a high-end room at bargain rate.
Cruise news: Keel ceremonies, new year floats and more
We have our eyes not just on the road. But also the air and the sea. The cruise news round up is your weekly guide to the must-know in the cruise industry. Find our what's coming up in the…
Cruise news: New launches, The London Cruise Show and more
We have our eyes not just on the road. But also the air and the sea. The newly launched cruise news round up is your weekly guide to the must-know in the cruise industry.
Lyft beats Uber in the race for IPO
In the race of going public, Lyft has beaten its rival Uber in setting the stage for an initial public offering early next year.
Princess Cruises Alaska 2020: “The Great Land never ceases to amaze”
Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2020 Alaska season with cruises and cruisetours, on sale starting 15 November.
Air India raises JFK International-Mumbai connection to ten flights a week
Air India has revealed it has boosted its connections to the United States this week by announcing the introduction of three new non-stop flights covering the JFK International to Mumbai…
3-in-1: World’s biggest bridge opens to connect three major Chinese destinations
Travelling from Hong Kong to Macao can be a drag. If everything goes according to plan, the ferry crossing between two of Asia’s premier destinations can be done, in theory, in 55 minutes.
Four Seasons debuts in Brazil with all-new hotel in São Paulo
Four Seasons Hotel São Paulo at Nações Unidas, the first of its kind in Brazil, has opened for reservations and confirmed guest arrivals beginning 15 October 2018.
Singapore Airlines receives world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR ultra-long-range aircraft.
Hong Kong Airlines adopts Sabre Branded Fares
Tech provider to the global travel industry, Sabre Corporation, has implemented Sabre Branded Fares for Hong Kong Airlines, giving travel agencies the ability to create tailored offers with…
Business travellers turn to shared accommodation with ‘Airbnb for Work’
Airbnb has reported a sizable increase in bookings via its corporate travel platform proving that companies are turning to shared homes for their accommodations.
Cathay Pacific to launch direct link between Seattle and Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific has announced its new non-stop services, its eighth direct link to the US beginning on 31 March 2019.
Using the cloud before it was even called ‘the cloud’
I spoke to Andrew McGregor, CEO of Guestline, about life in Asia, the early days of e-commerce, and how to expand into new markets.
Weapons-grade tourism: US set to lose billions in revenue as Chinese tourist numbers dwindle
China claimed that Chinese tourists are “reluctant” to travel to the United States due to the escalating trade tensions and security concerns.
This startup wants to be the ‘eBay for travel’ – in a USD 40 billion marketplace
Simon Powell, CEO and founder of TransferTravel, has created a marketplace dedicated to travellers who want to sell their unwanted but non-refundable flights, accommodation and cruises.
HAUPCAR: Future of Thailand’s car rental service
Bangkok’s rapid urbanisation has resulted in gridlocked streets and disconnected transport modes. Various solutions are offered to resolve the city’s traffic that costs the Thai economy…
Silversea’s whale watching voyages with ORCA break sighting records
Silversea Cruises brings experiential travel onboard through its partnership with ORCA, a volunteer community dedicated to studying and protecting whales, dolphins and porpoises.
Leisure Pass Group partners with Ctrip to entice Chinese travellers to London attractions
Attraction pass company, Leisure Pass Group, has teamed up with Chinese travel provider, Ctrip, to boost tourist arrivals in key European and US cities.
Why travelling to China nowadays is so much easier than in July 1997: mobile technology
Gone are the days where travellers had to print train tickets, boarding passes or hotel reservation receipts. Thanks to e-tickets, online bookings, and mobile check-in, consumers benefit…
Tencent proposes WeChat e-passport for HK and mainland China
Tencent Holdings Limited’s CEO Ma Huateng suggested the introduction of an electronic pass system for a hassle-free travel between Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Airbnb suffers blow in APAC with new legal rulings
Airbnb has said that new legislation in Asia and the Pacific "stinks". Japan, Thailand, and Australia recently released new regulations that will affect the company’s listings.
Japan…
Big Bus Tours adds Los Angeles to its global portfolio
London’s Big Bus Tours will start cruising the roads of Los Angeles in the fall and will aim to provide tourists with a never-before-seen look of the city.
8 minimalist maps for the most epic U.S. road trips
Road trips are part of the American pop culture, inspiring countless movies and songs. If you’re planning to go on a drive, or just plain curious - here are eight minimalist maps to guide…
Lime’s ‘transit pods’ could be the newest tool for urban mobility
Lime is a start-up company that aims to provide a viable solution to traffic congestion in urban cities. The company dropped thousands of scooters in key cities allowing anyone who downloads…
Ctrip invests in “next generation of travel” – Boom Supersonic
American purveyor of sound-barrier-busting travel Boom Supersonic has announced its intention to bring supersonic flight to China this week, after finalising and completing a ‘strategic…
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts celebrates the Royal Wedding around the world
As one of the world’s most famous weddings nears, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is inviting guests to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at its luxury hotels…
Booking.com’s battle to claim OTA market share in India
The fight for market share in India is heating up as the Amsterdam-headquartered OTA lists more non-hotel options. This is in light of Booking.com’s recent announcement that it offers five…
HNA Group to sell 26% stake in Hilton to pay off massive debt
Hilton’s largest shareholder, China-based HNA Group, is selling its 26% stake in the hotel chain as it succumbs to the pressure of the Chinese government to pay its huge debt.
Hilton…
What is the “Markle Effect” and how is it causing a billion-dollar tourism boom in UK?
“Suits” actress Meghan Markle, 36, will tie the knot with Prince Harry, 33, on 19 May, but she has already established herself as a culture icon. From being a Hollywood actress, Markle’s…
Email marketing for hotels: Revinate’s top 5 tips to boost your hotel’s Average Daily Rate (ADR)
Email marketing can have a big impact on your hotel’s ADR and that’s why you need these five basic, but effective tactics, from Revinate’s senior marketing strategist Anisha Yadav.
Hong Kong Airlines builds trans-Pacific network with new non-stop SFO service
Hong Kong Airlines continues to up its credibility as a serious trans-Pacific player, having launched a new service to San Francisco this weekend. The City by the Bay is the airline's…
EVA Air to start daily non-stop flights to Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, in July
EVA Air, Taiwan’s flagship independent airline will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and Chiang Mai.
Marriott celebrates #IWD2018 with multiple initiatives around the world
Diversity and inclusion continue to be fundamental to Marriott International’s core values and strategic business goals as it celebrates #IWD2018.
Airbnb reveals major platform updates with roadmap to 2028
Airbnb unveils a new roadmap for its core home business, designed to bring transformative benefits to every type of traveller.
Preferred Hotels celebrate 50 years of “success, growth and innovation”
Fifty years after 12 North American hoteliers established Preferred Hotels Association as a referral organization, this week, the Preferred brand celebrates its 50-year anniversary of…
Virgin Hotels breaks new ground with its first property in the UK
Virgin Hotels breaks new ground as it arrives in Europe with its first property in Edinburgh set to open in 2020.
Virgin Atlantic unveils latest fleet additions
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the first of four new Airbus A330-200 to join its fleet.
'Daydream Believer' arrived into Gatwick for finishing touches before it enters into service in March…
Preferred Hotels celebrates 50 years with Golden Anniversary campaign
Preferred brand is celebrating its 50-year anniversary. Over the years, it has evolved to become Preferred Hotels & Resorts with more than 650 hotels, resorts, and residences across 85…
‘Talk less, listen more:’ Harnessing data out of customer sentiment with Twistar
Twistar, a mobile device that harnesses feedback into actionable data, provides engagement that businesses can customise & customers can enjoy.
U.S. hotel industry posts record year in 2017
According to data from STR, the U.S. hotel industry has broken records with high-performance levels in 2017, setting a good pace for hoteliers this year.
Leeu Collection appoints area general manager
Leeu Collection has appointed Christophe Mercier as Area General Manager, UK & Europe.
Mercier will be based in London and will be responsible for all Leeu Collection related…
EL AL introduces new pricing model and new flight
EL AL Israel Airlines will launch a San Francisco flight and introduces a new pricing model for Economy Class tickets to all European destinations.
New Non-Stop Flight
The company has…
Packdat start-up! Disrupting the travel market with Felix Lee
Felix Lee Zheng De looks like any other Singaporean engineering student: lanky, bespectacled, wearing jeans and trainers, raring to go anywhere. What sets this twenty-something apart is that…
Virgin launches direct flight between Heathrow and Barbados
Virgin Atlantic has launched the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados.
The twice weekly service operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays as part of the winter 2017 schedule…
Ctrip climbs aboard the Big Bus for one-stop bookings
Ctrip.com International, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Big Bus Tours. Both companies will work together in areas of innovative marketing and product diversification to…
TravelBird: study reveals most hospitable city on the planet
Online travel specialists TravelBird have released a study ranking international cities according to how welcome they are in relation to their levels of over-tourism.
Premier and Insight Vacations promote US escorted journeys
Premier Holidays has teamed up with Insight Vacations for a new campaign promoting premium escorted journeys in America.
As part of the campaign, agents can book two special offers:…
LATA updates on latest developments
Lata has revealed its latest updates.
In December this year, Air Europa will start operating a new service from London Gatwick to the Brazilian city of Recife via Madrid. The…
Starwood Capital stake fuels Yotel’s global growth plan
A $250-million capital injection and 30% ownership stake from Starwood Capital Group is expected to help London-based Yotel seek aggressive global portfolio growth, with plans to reach 50 to…
Business + Leisure: Mixing the Best of Both Worlds
By Alison Gardner, Editor, Travel with a Challenge web magazineBleisure travel is a bit like voluntourism was a couple of decades ago … we sort of know what it means, but there is a lot more…
Airbnb and Resy Team Up to Offer In-App Restaurant Reservations
A great meal shared with friends, old or new, can make a trip special. That’s why, starting today, you can book a table at nearly 650 restaurants across the United States directly through…
2017’s Most Fun Cities in America – WalletHub Report
Everyone likes to have fun. But we all prefer our personal brand of a good time. Some of us like going to bars and clubs, trying new restaurants, watching movies or playing outdoor sports.…
Wow Air announces new Stansted and US routes
Wow air has announced that it has added a Stansted to Reykjavik route.
It is also adding Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis and Cincinnati to its eportfolio of US destinations.
Daily…
Technology sector drives Indian business travel
The US remains one of the most popular destinations for business travel from India, with seven American cities listed among the Top 10 destinations outside of Asia-Pacific for such…
Melia partners Duetto to advance digital strategy
Meliá Hotels International has decided to implement Duetto's cloud-based solutions as part of its digital strategy.
The Spanish group has adopted several solutions to boost its revenue…
Asia’s first Yotel opens for bookings
Yotel will soon launch its first ever property in Asia and guests are now able to make bookings at the new Yotel Singapore for stays from 1 November 2017.
The cabin-style hotel will be…
Aer Lingus announces biggest winter schedule
Are Lingus has announced its largest ever winter schedule with 138,000 extra seats from the UK to Ireland.
New services and capacity increases across the transatlantic network offer…
Qatar Airways adds more flights to Southeast Asia
Qatar Airways has launched more flights to multiple destinations in Southeast Asia.
The Doha-based carrier has started adding extra services to the Vietnamese cities of Ho Chi Minh…
Cathay Pacific to fly A350 to New York
Cathay Pacific will start flying its new Airbus A350 aircraft to New York later this year.
Effective 29 October 2017, the airline's daily flights between Hong Kong and Newark Liberty…
Ascott expands in US with another major acquisition
Ascott, the serviced apartment giant operated by Singapore-based CapitaLand, has confirmed its second major acquisition in the space of a month.
The company has agreed to purchase an…
Brain Waves: the latest innovations including Sabre’s agent chatbot
Sabre develops Facebook chatbot for agents
Sabre has created a new AI-powered Facebook chatbot that leverages Microsoft technology. Two Sabre-connected travel agencies - Dallas-based…
Sabre Creates an AI-Powered Chatbot using Microsoft’s Intelligent and Natural Languages
Sabre creates an AI-powered chatbot using Microsoft’s intelligent and natural language services Pilot explores how artificial intelligence can help travel agencies serve travelers better by…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Fiji Airways, China Eastern and more
Guiyang gets Italian charter flights
Where? Milan (Italy) to Guiyang, pictured (China)
When? Once a week, from 10 July to 2 October 2017
Who? Neos
Why? Italian charter carrier creates…
United upgrades Asian routes with new 777s
United Airlines is upgrading three more of its Asian routes with the deployment of its revamped Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Taipei, Beijing and Tokyo.
On 1 August 2017, the US carrier…
Trafalgar adds Cuba to USA & Canada 2018 brochure
Trafalgar is adding six new itineraries and offering holidays to Cuba for the first time in its USA & Canada 2018 programme.
It features 43 itineraries throughout North America.…
AirAsia arrives in the USA
AirAsia reached a major milestone this week when it touched down in the US for the first time.
Flight D7001, operated by long-haul unit AirAsia X, landed at Honolulu International Airport…
2017’s Best and Worst Places to Celebrate the 4th of July – WalletHub Reports
Fireworks and freedom: That’s what America does on the Fourth of July to celebrate the nation’s birthday, which was established with the pen strokes of 56 founding fathers on the Declaration…
Korean Air creates trans-Pacific JV with Delta
Korean Air has reached an agreement with Delta Air Lines to create a trans-Pacific joint venture between the US and Asia.
The new arrangement between the two SkyTeam alliance partners…
Sonoma County, California – A Traveler’s Dream Vacation Spot
https://s3.amazonaws.com/rmexch.content/videos/1080/HynRr9nbb.mp4With more than 425 wineries, miles of rugged Pacific coastline, towering redwood forests, and its close proximity to San…
CheapOair Announces Top Destinations for Independence Day Holiday Travel
Leading Online Travel Agency’s Data Shows Average Airfare is Down 7 Percent Since Last Year NEW YORK: CheapOair, a leading flight-focused hybrid online travel agency, announced today the top…
Best California Wine Regions
California is home to some amazing wine regions. So many in fact, it can be hard to know which ones to visit. Sure most people have heard about the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, but are these the…
Travel Daily Chats to the Managing Partner of the Post Ranch Inn, Big Sur, California
This week, Travel Daily chats up with Mike Freed, managing partner of the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California, which recently reopened following the temporary closure of parts of Highway…
Hyperloop industry to take off in next decade
The global market for Hyperloop technology is set to soar in the next decade.
According to a new report by MarketsandMarkets, the value of the sector (in terms of components such as…
United gives Singapore a direct LAX link
Singapore will be reconnected with Los Angeles later this year, when United Airlines launches one of the world's longest air routes.
There have been no non-stop flights between the two…
Saga Travel offers June incentives
For every Saga Travel booking made in June, the operator is giving agents shopping vouchers.
For ocean cruise bookings, £100 in vouchers can be won and £20 for every holiday booking.…
CMV celebrate a hit record
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) Britain’s leading independent cruise line, will be celebrating next month, not just the naming of their latest ship Columbus, but also the 50th Anniversary…
Q&A With Gabe Saglie of Travelzoo: Microadventure Travel
Travelzoo’s Senior Editor Gabe Saglie is a leading expert on travel deals, tips and trends. He has appeared on dozens of highly-rated networks, including NBC, CNN and Fox News, as well as…
Voyages to Antiquity offers expert lecturers in the Caribbean
Voyages to Antiquity has unveiled its final line-up of on board speakers and shore excursions for winter 2017-18 on Caribbean and Cuba sailings.
From a Caribbean historian and…
Sail to the Caribbean with Voyages to Antiquity’s expert lecturers in 2017/18
Voyages to Antiquity has unveiled its final line-up of on board speakers and shore excursions for winter 2017-18 on Caribbean and Cuba sailings.
From a Caribbean historian and…
Face-to-Face: Mike Freed
This week, Travel Daily chats with Mike Freed, managing partner of the Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur, California, which recently reopened following the temporary closure of parts of Highway…
Look in the Mirror – Traits of a Fearless Entrepreneur – #16 of 25
Feedback is Vital
To reach your goals quickly you need to be comfortable receiving both positive and negative feedback. To succeed you need to be able to see yourself clearly. That means…
Marriott brings new lifestyle brand to Japan
Marriott International has unveiled plans to bring its new lifestyle brand, Moxy Hotels, to Japan.
The hotel giant has penned agreements for two Moxy properties in the country, which…
2017 Travel & Hospitality Trends
For destinations, 2017 is all about discovering that pristine enclave. And the more locally curated, the sweeter the sojourn. Emerging 2017 hotspots are situated at already-coveted…
Oceania Cruises Serves Up Great American Adventures In “The Great Land”
Oceania Cruises is offering several American experiences in the “Last Frontier” of Alaska. Sailing conveniently from San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver, adventurous travelers have 14…
SIA goes green on flights to the US
Singapore Airlines has started operating a series of "green" flights to the US, in a bid to reduce CO2 emissions.
The national carrier has joined forces with the Civil Aviation…
CheapOair Announces Top Memorial Day Weekend Destinations for 2017
CheapOair, a leading flight-focused hybrid travel agency, announced today the top domestic destinations consumers are traveling to for Memorial Day weekend. This year, the data shows that…
Trip.com Unveils Its 2017 Family Travel Awards
Trip.com is announcing its 2017 Family Travel Awards, with top attractions that go beyond the tried and true, noticeably quirky Rising Stars destinations, amazing beaches, and unique resorts…
The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Launches Exclusive & Hands-On Star Chef Experience: May Through December 2017
Beginning in May 2017, The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay -- an elite destination resort located on the dramatic bluffs of the Northern California Coast -- will host the Global Cuisine Series,…
Emirates reduces US flights
Emirates has confirmed that it will cut some flights to the US next month, in the wake of reduced demand caused by stricter entry rules and security measures introduced by the Trump…
Jet boosts US-India links with Virgin Atlantic
A new agreement will come into force this week that will enhance connectivity between India and the US.
On Wednesday 19 April 2017, Jet Airways will start partnering with UK-based…
What’s on Deck for Spring Training in 2017
Batter up! The 2017 Cactus League Spring Training season is here, bringing plenty of baseball activity to Scottsdale's sunny Sonoran Desert. During the entire month of March, catch the…
Hyatt starts offering in-room streaming
Hyatt has started enabling guests to stream content from apps including Netflix and YouTube from their mobile devices to their in-room TVs, via the Hyatt app.
The hotel group has…
BA reveals major investment programme
British Airways has launched its investment plans for customers, focusing on excellence in the premium cabins and more choice and quality for passengers.
The investments include £400m in…
Where to Find the Easter Bunny This Year
Whether you're in the mood for historic parades or a good old-fashioned egg hunt, Easter is a great excuse to travel somewhere new. Here's a list of Reservations.com's top deals on where you…
AllTheRooms.com Vacation Rental Index Ranks Top Travel Destinations for Global ‘Sharing Economy’
Paris Maintains Top Slot Globally, New York Continues to Gain Despite New Law Banning Short-Term RentalsParis remains the world’s leading vacation rental market, according to…
Best Western brings upscale collection to Japan
Best Western has launched its newest upscale brand, BW Premier Collection, in Japan.
The former Best Western Premier Hotel Nagasaki has now been rebadged as the BW Premier Collection…
Korean Air to align US routes with Delta
Korean Air has formed a major new partnership with Delta Air Lines, creating a joint venture to align and expand the two carriers’ trans-Pacific networks.
The memorandum of…
Asiana to debut A350 on Hong Kong route
Hong Kong will be the first international destination to welcome Asiana Airlines' brand new twin-aisle aircraft, the Airbus A350.
The new jet was due to enter service on 15 May 2017…
Brits shun domestic attractions for international travel
Brits are more likely to have visited the Eiffel Tower than the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament, and more people have been to the Empire State Building than the Angel of the North,…
China Southern in tie-up talks with US airline
China Southern Airlines is in talks with American Airlines over a possible tie-up, according to reports.
Reuters said this week that the agreement could involve the US carrier taking…
Helsinki Airport set for new airlines, routes
Helsinki Airport will expand in 2017, with additional routes planned by new and existing operators.
Finnair and Norwegian will launch the highest number of new routes, and there will…
TSA PreCheck & CLEAR to Expand
Soon it will be easier for travelers to avoid lines at airport security by utilizing the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck and the private trusted-traveler program CLEAR at…
Fiji Airways takes off with record profit
Fiji Airways achieved its largest ever pre-tax profit last year, as the company reaped the rewards of its modernisation plan.
The group generated a total of FJ$84.5 million (US$40.3m)…
Q&A: with CEO Hotels of The Future – hotels.com
We caught up with Dr. James Canton, CEO and Chairman of the Institute for Global Futures about how hotels will look like in the future. Dr. Canton is a global futurist, social scientist,…
A Year in Review: Hilton Highlights in 2016
2016 was an extraordinarily impactful year for Hilton (NYSE: HLT), which achieved record pipeline and net unit growth, accomplished its most successful brand launch with Tru by Hilton and…
Manchester Airport hits 26m passenger milestone
Manchester Airport is continuing to break its own passenger records after more than 26 million passengers passed through the airport over the last 12 months.
After 35 months of…
Asia Pacific remains top for Singaporean corporate travellers
Asia Pacific remains the most important region for Singapore's business travellers, according to new data from American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), with regional cities…
BA launches premium sale
British Airways is offering customers the chance to ‘turn left for less’ with the launch of its luxury sale this week.
The special offers which are available until midnight on March…
Best Western brings new upscale collection to Asia
Best Western has revealed plans to introduce its new upscale hotel concept, BW Premier Collection, to Asia.
The hotel group has signed an agreement with Thai real estate company,…
Long-haul rates soar from Gatwick
Gatwick Airport achieved an impressive 3.0 million passengers travelling through the airport this February, +9.9% on 2016.
Long-haul routes continue their booming growth at Gatwick,…
Top European destinations more expensive for cash-strapped Brits
Due in part to sterling falling to a six-year low against most major currencies, new data from Hotels.com shows that UK travellers paid more for their hotel rooms overseas in 90% of…
Cathay Pacific adds flights to major global cities
Cathay Pacific will increase the frequency of its flights to key destinations on three continents later this year.
In North America, the airline's Hong Kong-San Francisco route will…
Asiana creates Korea’s first premium economy class
Asiana Airlines will debut its new premium economy class when it launches its first Airbus A350 aircraft in May 2017
The new cabin, known as "Economy Smartium", will become the first…
Thomas Cook and Manchester Airport support The Big Weekend
Thomas Cook Airlines and Manchester Airport have announced they will be returning as headline sponsors of Manchester Pride’s The Big Weekend.
As well as sponsoring the four-day event, the…
Virgin Atlantic to launch first direct Heathrow-Barbados flight
Virgin Atlantic has today announced plans to launch the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The new, twice weekly service will launch on 12 December. Flights will be on sale…
Q&A with Travel Experts: Hottest Travel Destinations in 2017
The travel industry is rapidly changing and so are travelers needs and wants. With off-the-beaten paths and experimental travel on the rise, the top travel destinations are also changing in…
Elliot Hool, CMO of SimpleOrder Talks Romantic Destinations for Valentine’s Day
With Valentine's Day approaching, romantic destinations are growing in popularity, with many people looking to surprise their partner on February 14. What are the most romantic restaurants…
Oceania Cruises serves up great American adventures in “The Great Land”
Oceania Cruises offers an extensive array of American experiences in the “Last Frontier” of Alaska. Sailing San Francisco, Seattle, and Vancouver, adventurous travellers have 14 departures…
SIA secures long-haul future with huge aircraft deal
Singapore Airlines has secured its future capacity needs with the placement of a massive aircraft order with Boeing.
The national carrier has signed a letter of intent with the US…
Trump Travel Ban on Immigrants and Refugees
A three-judge panel heard arguments from the federal government in support of re-instating the temporary suspension put into place last week on a travel ban put into place by President…
UK visa application centre opens in Houston
A Premium Application Centre offering personalised services for UK visa applicants, enabling them to submit UK visa applications at short notice, has been opened by the UK Home Office’s…
Qatar Airways launches world’s longest flight
Sit back, relax and prepare yourself for the world's longest commercial flight - a 17-and-a-half hour ultra-long-haul slog from Doha to Auckland.
Qatar Airways' new 14,535km non-stop…
Singapore air traffic soars to record levels
Singapore's Changi Airport experienced a strong year in 2016, handling record numbers of passengers and flights.
According to official data released this week, a total of 58.7 million…
Manchester Airport launches US destination campaign
Manchester Airport has launched its first multi-channel, multi-audience marketing campaign to showcase the breadth of destinations it offers to the USA.
The #USADirect campaign will…
Research reveals Airbnb’s rising influence on hospitality trends
An unprecedented independent analysis by STR has revealed the rising influence of Airbnb on the hospitality sector.
Among its key findings are that Airbnb occupancy was the highest…
Airbnb still struggles to compete with hotels
Occupancy at Airbnb properties follows the same trends as the hotel sector, with cities that experience high demand for hotel rooms also seeing high levels of Airbnb use. But overall,…
Singapore Airlines’ A350 service takes off from Manchester
Today saw the inaugural transatlantic flight of Singapore Airlines' first UK Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
The aircraft will fly on Singapore Airline’s Manchester routes, serving both…
Premier Holidays rolls out tactical offers on US packages
Tour operator Premier Holidays has rolled out a selection of tactical offers to the USA for its 2017 Turn of Year campaign.
The promotions focus on tailor-made twin-centre…
Ten Winter Weather Options to Slow Down, Stay Dry and Drink Up in Northern California
The forecast for this time of year is wet weather, and while California always needs it, it's not always a welcome sight for visitors who have planned a trip to the Gold Country area along…
Virgin and Flybe codeshare deal good news for Scotland
Scottish travellers can now book flights to international destinations including Los Angeles, Boston, Seattle, and Dubai – thanks to closer cooperation between Virgin Atlantic and Europe’s…
THAI prepares for return to North America
Thai Airways has appointed a new general sales agent (GSA) in North America, as the national carrier prepares to relaunch flights across the Pacific.
Having previously flown to New…
Silversea Whisper sails into the new year with fresh new look
Ultra-luxury Silversea Cruises has completed a major renovation of Silver Whisper, just in time for the intimate all-suite ship to host World Cruise 2017, an exclusive 116-day epic voyage…
EVA agrees to help boost Thai tourism industry
EVA Air has signed an agreement to help increase the number of North American visitor arrivals to Thailand.
The Taiwanese carrier has penned a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with…
Five Romantic Getaways You Don't Want To Miss
With the New Year upon us, it's time to start planning where you'll go with your sweetheart in 2017. Of course romance means different things for different people, so we've included five…
New Zealand gets multiple Chinese connections
New Zealand is set to welcome even more Chinese visitors, following the start of a series of new flights to Auckland.
The HNA Group recently launched two new routes that saw the arrival…
Turkish Airlines inaugurates flights to Havana and Caracas
Turkish Airlines has inaugurated its flights to Havana and Caracas, its 16th and 17th destinations in the Americas.
They join existing services to Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Bogota, Panama,…
United welcomes new long-haul jet
United Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The brand new long-haul jet was delivered straight from the Boeing factory in Washington state, marking…
Airbnb Experiences: The Perfect Gift this Holiday Season
According to PwC’s 2016 Holiday Outlook, 31% of consumers want to receive experiential gifts, and increasingly prefer gifts of travel and entertainment rather than material gifts. This…
Tianjin Airlines welcomes Auckland aircraft
China's Tianjin Airlines has taken delivery of its second long-haul aircraft, ahead of the launch of its inaugural flights to Auckland this month.
The new Airbus A330-200 aircraft arrived…
SIA to fly A350 to UK
Singapore Airlines will start to deploy its newest aircraft on one of its newest routes next month.
Effective 17 January 2017, the national carrier will operate its Airbus A350-900…
Airbnb Experiences: The Perfect Gift this Holiday Season
According to PwC’s 2016 Holiday Outlook, 31% of consumers want to receive experiential gifts, and increasingly prefer gifts of travel and entertainment rather than material gifts. This…
Etihad makes flying from Kuwait to the US even easier
Travellers flying on Etihad Airways from Kuwait to the United States are able to experience the benefits of arriving in the US having pre-cleared US Customs and Border Protection in Abu…
Premier Holidays unveils 2017 USA brochure
Tour operator Premier Holidays has launched its 2017 America brochure, featuring a host of new tours and more focus on areas to help agents sell specific destinations.
Valid until…
Hong Kong to welcome United’s latest long-haul jet
United Airlines will add the Boeing 777-300ER to its fleet next year, and Hong Kong has been selected as the first long-haul destination for the new twin-aisle jet.
The aircraft will…
Air travel searches reveal what Americans most want for Christmas
Earlier this year, Balsam Hill set out to discover where Americans are looking to fly this holiday season. The result is this brand-new interactive map of air travel searches.Here's a…
UK hotel room rates crash in Q3
Average hotel room rates in major UK cities including Cardiff, Edinburgh and Bristol have fallen by up to 20% in Q3 2016 when compared with Q3 2015 prices, according to latest data from…
Gatwick Airport reveals biggest-ever annual investment programme
Gatwick has announced its biggest-ever annual investment in development projects at the airport.
The investment of £250 million for the forthcoming financial year is part of the…
Korean Air reveals route shake-up
Korean Air is adding two destinations and cutting two in a significant shake-up of its network.
The national carrier has revealed plans to launch non-stop flights between Seoul and…
BA forges closer ties with Alaska Airlines
British Airways has signed a new codeshare agreement with Alaska Airlines, which will enable BA customers to book seats on Alaska flights to seven destinations across the West Coast of…
Airbnb takes first Trips outside accommodation sector
Airbnb has embarked on what it is calling "the most significant development in its eight-year history" as it expands outside the accommodation sector.
The shared economy company has…
Aer Lingus plans further transatlantic expansion for 2017
Aer Lingus has announced its 2017 Dublin summer schedule offering passengers from the UK a greater choice when flying to North America.
In addition to a host of additional…
WOW Air to launch new UK-US route
WOW air, the Icelandic low cost airline, has announced a new service from the UK to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania beginning in June 2017, with fares from £119.99 one way.
Flights will…
EVA adds sixth US destination
Taiwan’s EVA Air has continued to expand its presence in the US with the launch of flights to Chicago, its sixth destination in the country.
The new service took off for the first time on…
Jet adds trans-Atlantic links from London
Jet Airways will now offer passengers more trans-Atlantic connections thanks to an expanded codeshare partnership with Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic.
Effective 2 November, Jet…
Hotel G to make debut in Singapore
GCP Hospitality will expand its Hotel G concept in Asia this month, with the opening of its first property in Singapore.
Scheduled to launch on 17 November 2016, the new Hotel G…
SIA boosts US and UK with new long-haul route
Singapore Airlines has launched its second direct route to the UK and its first trans-Atlantic flight between the UK and US.
The new Singapore-Manchester-Houston service marks a…
Air India plans new international routes
Air India is planning to launch flight services to Tel Aviv and Washington DC, as well as to destinations in Africa, its chairman & managing director has revealed.
The Economic…
Singapore Airlines resumes ultra-long-haul flights
Singapore Airlines has resumed “ultra-long-haul” flight operations, with the launch of its first direct route to the USA since 2013.
The new Singapore-San Francisco service departed…
Air India launches world’s longest flight
Air India has flown into the record books by operating the world's longest commercial flight.
The national carrier has switched its Delhi-San Francisco service, which had previously…
SIA serves up healthy Michelin-starred meals
Singapore Airlines has formed a new partnership with Ming Court, the two Michelin-starred restaurant in Hong Kong, to improve the Cantonese cuisine offered on its flights.
From 30…
Travel and tourism college officially launches
A new international travel and tourism college specialising in executive education for the travel and tourism industry has launched in Spain.
JSF Travel & Tourism School has attracted…
Hotel operators merge to form Two Roads Hospitality
Recently merged partners Destination Hotels and Commune Hotels & Resorts have unveiled their new overarching company: Two Roads Hospitality.
The newly created international lifestyle…
Fiji Airways adds third Christchurch flight
Fiji Airways will expand its operations in New Zealand next year with the launch of another flight to Christchurch.
Effective 3 January 2017, the national carrier will supplement its…
Jet to offer trans-Atlantic connections from Paris
Jet Airways will start offering connections from India to North America via Paris next month, following a revision of its schedules.
Effective 30 October 2016, flight 9W124 will…
Wow Air set to shake up London-Miami route
Wow Air, Iceland’s only low cost airline, has announced a new service from the UK to Miami beginning in April 2017, with fares starting from £119 one way.
Flights will depart from…
Airlines experts in generating customer loyalty: report
Airline brands are more likely to build brand experiences that encourage customer loyalty compared to those in retail and telecoms, according to new research from independent design agency…
Korean Air adds 150+ American routes
Korean Air has entered into a major new agreement that will see more than 150 routes in the Americas added to its route map.
The company has expanded its alliance with Delta Air…
Cathay Pacific boosts North American routes
Cathay Pacific has revealed plans to increase the number of flights it operates to North America.
On 26 March 2017, the airline will raise the frequency of its Hong Kong-Boston route to…
Air India to start flying across Pacific
Air India will re-route its San Francisco services over the Pacific Ocean, the Economic Times reports.
The national carrier first launched flights from Delhi to the Californian city…
China Eastern to connect Kunming with Sydney
China Eastern Airlines will expand its long-haul route map from Kunming later this year, with the launch of the city's first ever flights to Australia.
Commencing on 24 November 2016,…
Qingdao gets connected with new long-haul flights
The Chinese port city of Qingdao will soon be accessible from more parts of the world, following the launch of a series of new international flights.
China Eastern Airlines recently…
London no longer Europe’s most expensive hotel market
New data from HRS has revealed that major cities across the UK, including London, have seen a decline in average hotel room rates when looking at Q2 2016 compared with Q2 2015.
Having…
BA completes B747 cabin refresh
British Airways (BA) has completed the major makeover of 18 of the airline’s iconic Boeing 747s to give them the look and feel of their newest aircraft.
Each jumbo jet now features a…
Travellers still pay too much for flights – Sabre
More than 40% of travellers pay above the average airfare when booking a flight, a new study has revealed.
According to data from Sabre, many travellers still aren't able to find the…
Etihad to launch second A380 flight to NYC
Etihad Airways will add a second daily Airbus A380 service to New York next summer.
Effective 1 June 2017, the UAE's national carrier will replace the Boeing 777 it currently deploys on…
SIA adds third destination in Germany
Dusseldorf has become the third German city in Singapore Airlines’ route network.
The new direct service between Singapore and Dusseldorf will initially be operated three times a week…
Air India links Ahmedabad with New York
Travellers in the Indian city of Ahmedabad will soon be connected to New York, following the launch of Air India's latest international route.
Effective 15 August 2016, the national…
WOW Air to offer £119 flights from London to New York
Icelandic low-cost carrier WOW air will launch a new service from the UK to New York in November, with fares priced from just £119 one way.
Flights will depart London Gatwick and Bristol…
Tianjin Airlines touches down in the UK
Tianjin Airlines has celebrated the launch of its first flight to the UK, which arrived at London's Gatwick Airport on Saturday.
The new route marks the next step in the carrier's…
Air Canada completes perfect 10 with Seoul launch
Air Canada has completed a major phase of international growth with the launch of direct flights to South Korea.
The inaugural Toronto-Seoul service departed on Saturday 18 June 2016,…
SIA’s non-stop US flights to resume this year
Singapore Airlines will launch direct flights to the US later in 2016 - two years earlier than previously anticipated.
The national carrier has confirmed that effective 23 October…
The latest industry appointments
KATHLEEN TAN has been named as AirAsia's president for North Asia. Returning to the LCC following a stint as CEO of AirAsia-Expedia, she will now be tasked with building AirAsia's market…
Tianjin Airlines launches first long-haul flights
Tianjin Airlines launched its first ever long-haul flights on Monday, with the start of a new service to Moscow.
The Chinese carrier, which forms part of the HNA Group, will now…
Sichuan Airlines applies for first US flights
Sichuan Airlines is planning to launch flights to Los Angeles in the coming months, marking the Chinese airline's debut in the US mainland.
At present, Chengdu-based Sichuan Airlines…
US airline uses alcohol to power flights
An airline in the US has launched its first flights powered by a new type of jet fuel made from alcohol.
Two Alaska Airlines jets departed Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on…
New Dreamliners could see THAI return to North America
Thai Airways International could resume direct flights to North America, following the arrival of its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Bangkok Post reported the…
Delta and Virgin hone 2017 summer schedules
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic have announced changes to their respective summer 2017 schedules to optimise their joint network between the USA and the UK.
The changes are as…
United Airlines unveils major business class overhaul
United Airlines has unveiled plans for a major overhaul of its international business class product, with the launch of a series of new services both in-flight and on the ground.…
Princess Cruises offers booking incentives
Princess Cruises is offering free stateroom gratuities on select 2017 sailings as well as a £50 deposit per person.
The offer applies to 250 Europe and Alaska cruises and is available…
Singapore gets reconnected to US
Direct flights between Singapore and the US restarted today, following two-and-a-half-year hiatus.
Late on Wednesday, United Airlines’ first non-stop flight departed San Francisco…
Turkish Airlines expands its US presence
Turkish Airlines recently added a daily flight to Atlanta, joining Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Panama, Bogota, Toronto, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, Boston,…
Turkish Airlines adds two new routes
Turkish Airlines has added two more routes to its network with the beginning of services to Bogota and Panama City.
These new points join Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Chicago,…
JAL adds multiple connections along US West Coast
Japan Airlines has entered into a new partnership with Alaska Airlines that will offer passengers a series of new connections in North America.
The new codeshare agreement will enable…
SBE seals deal for Morgans Hotel Group
SBE, the US-based luxury hospitality company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Morgans Hotel Group.
The all-cash transaction will see Morgans' collection of hotel brands…
United Airlines hits Silk Road with new route
United Airlines has continued to expand its operations in China with the launch of its first direct service to Xi’an, the country's former capital and ancient Silk Road city.
The first…
EVA Air spreads wings across the Pacific
Taiwan's EVA Air will continue its expansion in North America in the coming months, with the launch of a brand new service to Chicago.
Effective 3 November 2016, the airline will launch…
China Eastern secures long-haul future with latest jets
China Eastern Airlines has placed orders for two of the world’s most modern jets as it moves to expand its long-haul network.
The Shanghai-based carrier has agreed to purchase 15…
China Southern adds new North American connection
China Southern Airlines will expand its trans-Pacific network this summer with the launch of a new route to Toronto.
Commencing on 3 August 2016, the airline will offer four weekly…
United plans to launch New York-Tokyo Haneda flights
United Airlines has applied for permission to launch a new route connecting New York with Tokyo.
The US-based carrier revealed on Thursday that it is planning to operate daily flights…
Tianjin Airlines kicks off long-haul era with Moscow flights
Tianjin Airlines will launch its first long-haul flights to Moscow this summer.
The Chinese airline, which forms part of the HNA Group, will commence services from Tianjin to Moscow…
Manchester Airport breaks passenger traffic record
In the last financial year (2015/16) Manchester Airport flew more passengers than ever before in its 78-year history with 23.5m people travelling through the international gateway. …
Princess Cruises ramps up Alaskan offerings
Princess Cruises has revealed that six of its ships will set sail across Alaska next year on 113 voyages.
Guests can choose to travel on a ‘voyage of the glaciers’ tour from Vancouver or…
Sichuan Tourism unveils global cuisine campaigns
A series of new campaigns have been launched to highlight the best of Sichuan cuisine.
The Sichuan Provincial Tourism Development Committee and Sichuan Provincial Department of…
Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers Aston Martin DB9
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is now offering its customers the chance to travel in style, in an Aston Martin DB9.
The DB9 and Aston Martin Rapide S have now been added to the company's…
Alaska Airlines snaps up Virgin America in US$4bn deal
Alaska Airlines has agreed to acquire Virgin America in a deal worth approximately US$4 billion.
Under the agreement, Alaska Air Group will pay US$57.00 per share in cash for…
Face-to-Face: Grant Healy
This week, Travel Daily goes Face-to-Face with Grant Healy, co-founder & CEO of the Louis T Collection...
Q) Louis T Collection acquired its first Asian resort in 2015, Mantra Samui.…
Virgin Atlantic confirms new US routes, codeshare deal
Virgin Atlantic will launch two new routes to the US from Manchester Airport, and a new codeshare agreement with regional airline Flybe.
The new routes consist of Manchester Airport’s…
Air China reveals Dreamliner routes
Air China will start taking delivery of its new fleet Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in the coming months, and the airline has now revealed the routes on which it intends to deploy the…
United, Air China join forces on trans-Pacific routes
United Airlines and Air China have signed a new agreement aimed at coordinating their operations between the US and China.
Building on an existing partnership, the new multi-year deal…
Philippine Airlines eyes Paris and Rome in major expansion
Philippine Airlines is planning to expand its European network in the coming years, including the launch of direct flights to Paris and Rome.
The national carrier recently placed an…
China Eastern launches Shanghai-Chicago flights
China Eastern Airlines launched its first direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago on Friday (18 March 2016).
The new trans-Pacific service will now operate three times a week…
Asia drives Singaporean business travel
The Asia Pacific region remains the focus for Singaporean business travellers, according to a new report from American Express Global Business Travel (GBT).
Asian cities comprised the…
United Airlines makes history with scheduled biofuel flights
United Airlines has made history by becoming the first US carrier to use biofuel to power regular scheduled flights.
The launch of flight 708 from Los Angeles International Airport…
Air NZ, United enter revenue sharing deal
Air New Zealand and United Airlines have entered into a revenue sharing agreement on routes between New Zealand and the US.
Under the new alliance, the two companies will work…
Hangzhou to get first direct link to US
The Chinese city of Hangzhou will be connected to the US for the first time this summer, when United Airlines launches a new direct service from San Francisco.
Continuing the US carrier's…
Air China flies to Silicon Valley
Air China is planning to launch flights to the US city of San Jose, which lies in California's high-tech hub Silicon Valley.
Commencing on 16 June 2016, the airline will operate…
Air India offers passengers paid seat selection
Air India has introduced the facility of advance seat selection in economy class on its long haul US-bound flights.
The available seats are identified by specific criteria including…
Air India flies longest all-female flight
Air India has marked International Women's Day by flying the world's longest flight crewed entirely by women.
On Sunday, the national carrier's Delhi-San Francisco flight was operated…
Emirates launches Dubai-Auckland – the world’s longest air route
Emirates has launched its first direct flight between Dubai and Auckland, which becomes the world's longest scheduled air route.
The inaugural 14,203km flight took off for the first…
Air China to receive first Dreamliner in May
Air China will welcome its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on 5 May 2016.
The arrival of the new B787-9 aircraft will make the Beijing-based airline the first in China to operate…
Face-to-face: Felix Rodel, director of SWISS in the UK and Ireland
How is the UK market performing for SWISS and market trends are you noticing and why?
Outside Switzerland the UK/IE constitutes our largest, most important and dynamic…
North America dominates UK business travel bookings: report
New data from American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) highlights the destinations most booked by UK-based business travellers in 2015, with traditional global business hubs leading the…
SWISS to offer Wi-Fi and 3G phone services
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will equip its new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with Panasonic's latest in-flight connectivity solution, providing passengers with Wi-Fi and…
New deal opens up trans-Pacific flights from Haneda
A new agreement between the US and Japan will allow airlines to operate more trans-Pacific flights to and from Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
The deal will enable carriers to launch daytime…
Wow Air confirms Edinburgh-North America routes
Edinburgh is to become WOW air’s third UK departure point, and the first in Scotland, for flights to Iceland and North America.
Tickets for flights commencing 13 July are now on sale…
United to go “all-Dreamliner” on Australasia routes
United Airlines will start operating its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on all routes to Australia and New Zealand this year.
2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the US carrier's first flights to…
Sichuan Airlines to fly to LA
Sichuan Airlines is planning to launch its first flights to Los Angeles this summer.
The Chengdu-based carrier has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for…
WOW air launches Iceland stopover deal
WOW air is offering passengers the opportunity for a WOW Stopover in Iceland for up to a week at no additional airfare.
Having recently announced flights from London Gatwick and Bristol…
Abu Dhabi Airport offers US pre-clearing
Travellers flying to Etihad Airways’ destinations in the U.S.A. can now be pre-cleared before boarding their flights through Abu Dhabi International Airport’s United States Customs and…
SWISS unveils new aircraft for long-haul routes
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which will be deployed on long-haul routes to Asia and the Americas.
The Swiss…
New York tops UK outbound destination list for second year
For a second consecutive year, New York has ranked as the number one most visited destination for UK travellers in 2015 ahead of other cities across North America, Europe and Asia. …
United to fly direct from US to Singapore
United Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Singapore.
Commencing on 1 June 2016, the new service will operate daily using United's new…
Sterling’s strength to shape holiday booking decisions in 2016
The strength of sterling looks set to play a pivotal role in holiday destination choice according to the Holiday Money Report 2016 from Post Office Travel Money.
The 10th annual report…
Air India to remove first class from long-range jets
Air India will remove the first class cabins from its fleet of long-haul Boeing 777 aircraft, it has been revealed.
The Economic Times reports that the national carrier has decided to…
WOW air launches £139 UK-California flights
Icelandic airline WOW air has confirmed it will begin flying to the Californian destinations of Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) in June with both routes available to book now from…
Emirates flies A380 to Washington DC
Emirates has revealed that it will deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft to Washington DC from the start of next month.
Commencing on 1 February 2016, the airline will upgrade its daily…
Aircraft change for Etihad Airways US operations
Etihad Airways recently announced an optimisation of its United States network with equipment changes on two key markets in 2016.
Currently the airline operates leased Jet Airways…
Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines
Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague
Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…
China Southern plans Guangzhou-Toronto flights
China Southern Airlines has applied for permission to launch flights connecting Guangzhou with Toronto.
The airline has submitted an application with the Civil Aviation Administration…
Qantas, American launch two new trans-Pacific routes
American Airlines and Qantas will launch two new trans-Pacific routes in the next 24 hours, connecting Australia with the US.
Qantas flight QF73 will depart Sydney on Friday…
Jet expands global network with Delta and KLM
Jet Airways will significantly expand its international network next year, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines and KLM.
The new arrangement will…
Air India plans Washington DC flight in 2016
Air India's new route from Delhi to Washington DC is expected to launch before the end of 2016.
The Economic Times reported a "top Air India official" as saying that a viability study…
Air China’s Cuba flights to launch this month
Air China will start flying to Cuba later this month.
On 27 December 2015, the airline will extend its existing Beijing-Montreal route to the Cuban capital, Havana.
Flights will…
Air India mulls US expansion
Following the launch of direct flights between Delhi and San Francisco this week, Air India is considering further expansion in the US.
The Economic Times reported Indian aviation…
China Eastern flies to Brisbane and Chicago
China Eastern Airlines is planning to launch new flights from Shanghai to Brisbane and Chicago.
The new direct service to Brisbane will commence on 16 January 2016, operating three…
China Eastern offers Wi-Fi on trans-Pacific routes
China Eastern Airlines will become the first Chinese carrier to offer in-flight Wi-Fi on its international flights this month.
Commencing on 12 November 2015, the Shanghai-based…
Visitor numbers boom on day two of WTM 2015
Tuesday saw a busy second day at World Travel Market London with buyer numbers up 29% and visitor numbers up 3% by lunchtime compared with the same day last year.
A key event was the…
China Airlines to fly new Boeing 777 to Frankfurt
China Airlines started flying its newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on the Taipei-Frankfurt route this month.
This marks the first foray into Europe for the new…
WOW Air to launch US West Coast routes
Icelandic low-cost carrier WOW air will launch flights to the US West Coast in summer 2016 with Los Angeles and San Francisco confirmed as its fifth and sixth destinations in North America.…
Qatar Airways strengthens code-share with JetBlue
Qatar Airways recently announced expansion of its code-share partnership with JetBlue.
The new agreement will add 29 new code-share destinations on the airline’s route network from…
The latest industry appointments
FILIP BOYEN has been named chief executive officer of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). Boyen was appointed as managing director of Hill, Goodridge & Associates, SLH’s…
EVA Air to place US$8bn Boeing order
EVA Air has announced plans to purchase 26 new long-haul aircraft from Boeing, valued at more than US$8 billion.
The agreement, which is yet to be finalised, will see the Taiwanese…
Qantas adds 40 new North American routes
Qantas has significantly boosted its network in North America, following the expansion of its codeshare agreements with American Airlines, WestJet and Alaska Airlines.
Effective 25…
Air China to launch second New York route
Air China will expand its US network this month with the launch of flights to New York's Newark Liberty International Airport.
The new route will commence on 26 October 2015,…
Golden Week drives surge in Chinese long-haul travel – GTA
The recent Golden Week holidays in China led to a surge in the number of travellers taking long-haul trips, new data has revealed.
GTA released a report this week showing that…
United Airlines, Air New Zealand team up for new trans-Pacific route
United Airlines will launch a new direct service from San Francisco to Auckland next year, in partnership with Air New Zealand.
Commencing in July 2016, United will serve the…
Air India commits to Boeing 777 orders
Air India will retain its orders for three long-haul Boeing 777 aircraft, it has told the Economic Times.
The airline had been considering switching the order for the smaller B737,…
Philippine Airlines adds more New York seats
Philippine Airlines will increase capacity on its Manila-New York route this month, with the deployment of a new Boeing 777 aircraft to the Big Apple.
The B777-300ER aircraft will be…
Emirates goes double daily to Boston
Emirates launched its second daily flight to Boston on 1 October 2015.
The new outbound service, flight EK239, will now depart Dubai every day at 0320 and arrive at Boston's Logan…
Silversea announces 246 cruises planned for 2017
Silversea Cruises has unveiled its new collection of 246 voyages for 2017 that are now available for booking.
These include itineraries for Silversea's current fleet of eight ships,…
United to fly direct to Xi’an
United Airlines is planning to launch direct trans-Pacific flights to Xi'an.
The carrier has applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for permission to commence a new…
Air India plans world’s longest route
Air India could be on the verge of launching the world's longest air route.
The Economic Times reports that the national carrier is considering plans to operate services between…
Jet expands student travel programme
Jet Airways has extended its 'eduJetter' programme for students to include codeshare flights operated by Etihad Airways.
The programme offers benefits to students who have secured…
Brand USA embarks on India trade mission
Brand USA will be conducting its fourth sales mission to India next month.
From 6-11 September 2015, the USA's tourism marketing body will be travelling across India to meet with…
The latest industry appointments
MAK HOE KIT has been named as Frasers Hospitality's new chief investment officer, responsible the investment and acquisition of hospitality assets. He joins the serviced apartment…
Philippine Airlines to fly direct from Cebu to LA
Philippine Airlines announced plans to launch the first ever direct flights between Cebu City and Los Angeles.
Commencing on 15 March 2016, to coincide with the national carrier's…
Langham reveals first Cordis hotel
The Langham Place Mongkok in Hong Kong will become a Cordis hotel this month, marking the launch of the company's new upscale brand.
Following a recent renovation, the Cordis Hong…
Lufthansa upgrades F&B in long-haul business class
Lufthansa has started rolling its new 'Restaurant Service' F&B concept for business class passengers on long-haul flights.
Effective this month, premium passengers on Lufthansa's…
Silversea releases 2016 ocean and expedition brochures
Cruise operator Silversea has released two new brochures for 2016 sailings.
The company’s all-suite, eight-ship fleet will visit more than 800 destinations on seven continents next year.…
British Airways celebrates Golf with Justin Rose
Dubai has been favoured by a significant number of Golf enthusiast.
In a recent survey conducted by British Airways, nearly one third (32%) of Bahrain residents stated that their…
Delta to acquire stake in China Eastern Airlines
Delta Air Lines has agreed to take a 3.55% stake in Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines.
The deal, which is worth US$450 million, forms part of a broader partnership between the two…
American’s new LA-Sydney flights to go on sale
American Airlines' new flights between Los Angeles and Sydney go on sale this Sunday.
The new direct route will launch on 17 December 2015, as part of the airline's partnership with…
China Eastern to link Shanghai with Chicago
China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago.
In a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration of China…
Air France to launch Mexico’s first A380 flights
Air France will deploy its Airbus A380 to Mexico next year, marking the first time the world's largest passenger aircraft has operated a scheduled service to the country.
From January…
Hotel G unveils revamped Hong Kong hotel
Hotels G has relaunched the Bay Bridge hotel in Hong Kong, following an extensive renovation.
Styled as an "urban escape... for the new generation of millennial travellers", the…
SWISS previews new B777 cabins
SWISS has previewed its new flagship Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with a revamped cabin layout.
The first of nine aircraft will join the airline’s fleet next January. They will offer…
Silversea launches World Cruise 2017 packages
Silversea Cruises is now taking reservations for its World Cruise 2017, an exclusive 116-day ocean voyage from San Francisco to Monte Carlo on board Silver Whisper.
The mammoth…
Mandarin Oriental’s Hong Kong hotels hit by credit card attack
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong and The Landmark Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong were among 10 of the company's properties to be affected by a massive cyber attack targeting guests’ credit cards, it…
SWISS to fly new Boeing 777 to Hong Kong, Bangkok
Hong Kong and Bangkok will be two of the destinations served by Swiss International Air Lines' brand new long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER.
SWISS will take delivery of the…
Six Senses readies first European spa resort
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas has confirmed it will open its first resort in Europe, located in the Portuguese UNESCO World Heritage area of the Douro Valley, on 15 July.
Covering…
Emirates opens Japan lounge
Emirates recently announced the opening of its 38th dedicated lounge at Terminal 2 of Narita International Airport.
The new lounge at Narita International Airport is the first…
Commune finalises Alila investment
A year after announcing a strategic partnership with Alila, San Francisco-based Commune Hotels & Resorts has now finalised the acquisition, marking its arrival in Asia.
Geolo Capital,…
Air China teams up with United on more routes
Air China and United Airlines have signed a new partnership that will expand their networks in the US and China.
The two airlines, which are partners in the Star Alliance, have added…
Abu Dhabi to tour USA
Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry is embarking on a four-day, three-city roadshow in North America next week as it looks to build on increasing inbound tourism from the continent.
Led by…
Etihad’s full-year profits jump 52%
Etihad Airways has posted a strong set of financial results for 2014.
The UAE's national carrier generated net profits of US$73 million last year, 52.1% higher than the US$48m it…
Jet Airways expands codeshare with Etihad
Jet Airways is expanding its route map with the addition of new joint codeshare services with its partner, Etihad Airways.
Under a new arrangement, Mumbai-based Jet will start placing…
Air New Zealand to boost Perth capacity
Air New Zealand is enhancing its operations in Perth with the introduction of three new weekly flights to and from Auckland, which are timed to connect passengers to the airline’s…
Hotel-style dynamic pricing launched for Airbnb
A new dynamic pricing platform has been launched for short-term rental companies, including Airbnb, VRBO and HomeAway.
PriceMethod, which is headquartered in San Francisco, has…
Alitalia resumes flights to Shanghai
Alitalia has resumed flights to Shanghai, following a hiatus of more than seven years since the carrier suspended the service back in 2008.
The launch of the three weekly flights this…
Airline bodies move to improve pilot training
Two major airline bodies have teamed up to develop new training standards for pilots, following a series of recent high-profile accidents.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)…
BA celebrates new A380 route
British Airways has commenced A380 flights to San Francisco, marking the second destination in California after Los Angeles to receive the superjumbo.
Washington DC was the first…
Air New Zealand flies to Houston
Air New Zealand has announced plans to expand its North American network with the launch of flights to Houston.
Commencing in mid-December 2015, the new route will operate five times…
China Eastern links western China with North America
China Eastern Airlines will add more flights to North America this summer, including connections from key cities in western China.
On 25 June 2015, the airline will add a second daily…
Tokyo appoints new global tourism reps
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has appointed new tourism representatives in 12 cities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
The expansion of the Japanese capital's global…
Delta retains Tokyo slots amid accusations of “bias”
Aviation authorities in the US have ruled that Delta Air Lines can keep both its slots at Tokyo Haneda Airport - for now.
According to the existing bilateral agreement between the US…
Air China expands international network
Air China has unveiled plans to launch several new international services, including an alliance with Air New Zealand.
The Beijing-based carrier will launch a new daily direct service…
Emirates opens new lounge at LAX
Emirates has opened a new lounge for its premium passengers at Los Angeles International Airport.
The new 480m² Emirates Lounge, which is located in the Tom Bradley International…
USTOA explores Abu Dhabi’s tourism landscape
The emirate of Abu Dhabi is gearing up to welcome a delegation from the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA).
The delegation is due to arrive later this month for a 10-day…
Cathay Pacific profits jump 20% in 2014
The Cathay Pacific Group has posted a strong set of full-year financial results for 2014, with profits rising 20%.
The Hong Kong-based company generated profits of HK$3.15 billion…
Marriott to roll out Apple Pay service
Marriott International will become the first global hotel group to allow guests to make payments using their Apple mobile devices.
The phased roll out of Apple Pay will commence this…
United plans airport lounge overhaul
United Airlines is planning to overhaul its global network of airport lounges.
In the coming year, the airline will renovate its United Club lounges at Chicago O'Hare, Washington…
New TripAdvisor feature uncovers neighbourhoods
TripAdvisor has launched a new feature intended to allow users to explore interesting districts within a city.
The 'Neighbourhoods' feature, which is available both on the desktop…
Roosevelt hotel to open in Macau
The famous Hollywood Roosevelt hotel in Los Angeles is coming to Macau, with the launch of the new Roosevelt Macau, close to the Cotai Strip.
The new property is being billed as a “jetset…
TripAdvisor launches Neighbourhoods feature
TripAdvisor has launched its ‘Neighbourhoods’ feature in an effort to help users discover and explore neighbourhoods within popular tourist destinations.
“TripAdvisor’s new…
PAL adds Canadian connections with WestJet
Philippine Airlines has expanded its partnership with WestJet, offering passengers more connections across Canada.
The new codeshare agreement will allow PAL to place its 'PR' code…
The latest industry appointments
BUHDY BOK has been named as the new president of Costa Asia and Costa Cruises Pacific & China. The move marks a promotion for the cruise industry veteran, who previously served as…
SIA unveils new lounge and cabins in Hong Kong
Singapore Airlines has unveiled a series of new products and services for passengers in Hong Kong.
The airline has upgraded and relaunched its SilverKris Lounge at Hong Kong International…
Langham unveils new upscale brand
Langham Hospitality Group has unveiled a new upscale hotel brand; Cordis Hotels & Resorts.
The Hong Kong-based company said the new "global brand" would comprise a "new generation…
New hotel brand for Viceroy founder
Viceroy Hotel Group creator and former CEO Brad Korzen has launched a new brand in the form of Proper Hotels.
Working alongside business partners Brian De Lowe and Alex Samek, the…
Revamped Alitalia plans new Asian routes
Alitalia is planning to launch a series of new routes to Asia as part of its restructuring plan.
The Italian national carrier has unveiled several new long-haul routes from Rome and…
Etihad and Alitalia to reinvent Italian airline
Etihad and Alitalia have outlined the strategy for the Italian company, promising an unequivocal commitment by the new executive team and strategic investors to reinvent the airline.…
Emirates recaps A380 route network
In a round-up of its A380 performance for 2014, Emirates announced a record launch of 10 new A380 routes.
In light of this achievement the airline rolled out a ‘mash-up’ video of the…
Etihad Airways to offer US pre-clearance
Come 15 January 2015, passengers travelling on Etihad Airways to the United States will be precleared from US Customs and Border Protection at Abu Dhabi Airport.
The first flight to…
Mandarin Oriental serves up in-flight meals for Cathay Pacific
Mandarin Oriental has formed a new partnership with Cathay Pacific, which will see chefs from its global portfolio of properties devise new in-flight menus for premium passengers.
Over…
US carriers battle for Tokyo Haneda slots
American Airlines has applied for permission to operate a new route to Tokyo Haneda Airport, at the expense of one of Delta Air Lines’ existing flights.
As per the existing bilateral…
Quest’s Passport to 2015
As the sun prepares to set on 2014, our thoughts turn to the glowing horizon of 2015 and all it might reveal.
Predictions can be a dangerous thing, especially in the capricious world of…
China Eastern boosts US links with Virgin
China Eastern Airlines has signed a new codeshare agreement with Virgin America that will boost the number of onwards connections for passengers travelling to the US.
The deal will…
Emirates to fly A380 to Perth
Emirates will deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, to Perth next year.
From 1 May 2015, the airline will upgrade one of its three daily Dubai-Perth services from the Boeing…
IHG boosts boutique segment with Kimpton deal
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has agreed to acquire US-based boutique hospitality company, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
The deal, worth US$430 million in cash, will see IHG…
United spreads wings in China
United Airlines will add more flights to China next year, with the addition of extra seasonal services from San Francisco - the airline's "trans-Pacific gateway hub".
The current…
Virgin Hotels heads to the Big Apple
Virgin Hotels has announced an opening in New York as it gears up for its debut next month.
The company has partnered with developer Lam Group and VOA Architecture for the new hotel,…
EVA adds Houston to US network
EVA Air will continue the rapid expansion of its trans-Pacific operations next year with the launch of a new route to Houston.
Commencing on 19 June 2015, the Taiwanese airline will…
SIA goes trans-Pacific with EVA
Singapore Airlines has expanded its codeshare agreement with EVA Air, to offer more trans-Pacific connections to North America.
Under the new deal, SIA will place its 'SQ' code on…
Delta expands passenger options with new cabin classes
Delta Air Lines is realigning its cabin classes with a new selection of five products.
From 1 March 2015, Delta passengers will be able to book two types of economy classes, 'Basic…
China Airlines flies new B777 to LA
China Airlines has deployed its brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the Taipei-Los Angeles route.
The new aircraft comes equipped with 358 seats, including 40 flat-bed seats in a…
The latest industry appointments
ELYES MRAD has been named as American Express Global Business Travel's new managing director for Europe, the Middle East & Africa (EMEA), based in London. Mrad joins the company from…
Yotel unveils plans for global expansion
Budget hotel company Yotel has announced plans for a major global expansion, targeting more city centre locations and international airports.
The group is planning to launch more than…
Emirates boost A380 routes
In a first of its kind, Emirates will launch three A380 routes in three days. The airline will boost capacities on sectors such as San Francisco, Milan and Houston. The three flights…
Emirates prepares for triple A380 launch
Emirates will launch a three new Airbus A380 routes within three days next week.
On 1 December, the Dubai-based carrier will commence A380 services to San Francisco, followed by the…
China Eastern flies new Boeing 777 to New York
China Eastern Airlines has deployed its brand-new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to New York.
The new three-class, 316-seat aircraft touched down in the Big Apple for the first time on 15…
Asian airlines need to turn growth into profits – AAPA
Asian airlines meeting this week in Tokyo still have work to do to turn growth into profits, according to the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).
The region’s carriers have seen…
Aer Lingus posts strongest year since recession
Aer Lingus has reported its strongest year since the financial crisis, with its third quarter operating profit up 19%.
The Irish carrier’s Q3 operating profit came in at EUR112.9…
Etihad touches down in Phuket
Etihad Airways has commenced daily direct flights to Phuket.
The new service from Abu Dhabi touched down at Phuket International Airport for the first time on Monday, where it was…
Etihad touches down in Phuket
Etihad Airways has commenced daily direct flights to Phuket.
The new service from Abu Dhabi touched down at Phuket International Airport for the first time on Monday 27 October 2014,…
United spreads wings across Pacific
United Airlines is embarking on a major expansion of its Asia Pacific operations, with the launch of new routes to Australia, China, Japan and Korea.
On 26 October 2014, the US…
China Southern boosts Wuhan
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch a series of new routes from Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province and largest city in central China.
These will include the carrier's first…
China Airlines expands US network with Virgin
China Airlines (CAL) has formed a new partnership intended to offer passengers a greater range of destinations in the US.
The Taiwanese carrier has signed a codeshare agreement with…
FRHI plans significant growth
FRHI Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to significantly grow its hotel portfolio across five years in all three of its brands.
The hotel company, which operates the Fairmont,…
Americas growth leads IHG’s boost
A stronger performance for InterContinental Hotel Group’s (IHG) properties in the Americas has helped the hotel giant post a boost in its results so far this year.
The region’s RevPAR…
Etihad’s summer traffic increases 30%
Etihad Airways has posted a 30% increase in traffic between July and September, outstripping its capacity boost.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier saw 3.9 million people use its services…
Emirates A380 lands in Dallas
Emirates has deployed its Airbus A380 on the route to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
The inaugural A380 flight departed Dubai International Airport on 1 October 2014 and…
China Airlines brings SkyCouch seats to Asia
China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its first brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which comes equipped with Air New Zealand's 'SkyCouch' seats.
First introduced by the Kiwi…
Philippine Airlines flies to New York
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will expand its US network next year, with the launch of flights to New York.
On 15 March 2015, the national carrier will commence four weekly flights between…
Qantas launches A380 on longest route
Qantas has deployed the world's largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, on the world's longest route, connecting Sydney with Dallas.
The new trans-Pacific service commenced on 29…
China Eastern Airlines enters new era
China Eastern Airlines has embarked on a new phase in its history, having welcomed its first long-haul aircraft adorned with a new brand identity.
The brand new Boeing 777-300ER…
Etihad Airways expands into new markets
Etihad Airways has announced its intent to expand its global route network with addition of Baku, Tbilisi and Dar es Salaam in the second half of 2015. This will increase total number of…
Emirates celebrates its worldwide lounge network
The Emirates Lounge have catered to over 22 million customers since the airline opened its first international lounge outside of its Dubai hub. In the financial year ending March 2014,…
Norwegian adds Gatwick-Orlando route
Norwegian has announced another new US route from Gatwick next year as well as additional frequencies on other routes.
The airline will offer flights from Gatwick to Orlando from 4…
Etihad Airways boosts Karachi frequency
Etihad Airways will add a new daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Karachi to offer a double daily service from 18 November 2014. The additional service will be operated by a two-class…
JAL adds new Dreamliner routes to LAX, Bangkok
Japan Airlines has unveiled its international flight plans for the winter 2014-15 season, including the launch of two brand new routes using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
On 20 December…
Virgin Atlantic drops four services to focus on US
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will stop flights on several routes as it looks to reach sustained profitability by 2018.
The carrier will cancel services from Heathrow to Tokyo…
Emirates adds Frankfurt to A380 network
Emirates has launched Airbus A380 services to Frankfurt.
Germany's largest international air gateway becomes the 30th global destination in Emirates' A380 network, which is now…
Cunard unveils World Cruise 2016 plans
Cunard has revealed its plans for World Cruises in 2016.
All three of its ships will operate World Cruises this year, with Queen Victoria offering the classic passage via the Panama…
TripAdvisor finalises Viator acquisition
TripAdvisor has finalised its acquisition of activity portal Viator.
The combination will help the reviews website to develop its activity and attractions link-up, while also…
Emirates launches flights to Chicago
Emirates has commenced flights to Chicago - its ninth destination in the US.
The inaugural flight touched down at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport this week to mark the start of…
The latest industry appointments
LILY CHENG has been appointed as TripAdvisor's new president for Asia Pacific, based in Beijing. Ms Cheng joins TripAdvisor from Expedia, where she helped develop the company's Asia…
TripAdvisor to acquire Viator
TripAdvisor has entered into an agreement to acquire Viator, the online tour and attraction booking company.
The deal, which is worth approximately US$200 million, will be mainly paid…
Air China introduces prepaid baggage services
Air China last week became the first domestic carrier to introduce a prepaid excess baggage fee service on routes to North America.
Passengers arriving or departing from Beijing can…
Emirates welcomes 50th A380
Emirates and Airbus have celebrated the delivery of the airline's 50th A380 aircraft.
The milestone comes just six years after the delivery of Emirates’ first A380 in July 2008, and…
Pan Pacific opens Beijing sales office
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has opened a new sales office in Beijing, as it moves to grow its share of the Chinese market.
The company has been ramping up its developments in China…
Crystal steps into 2017
Crystal Cruises has unveiled its itineraries up to early 2017 to cater for advanced bookers.
The announcement is the earliest the line has made for forward cruises, with fares now…
IHG launches first ever Even Hotel
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened the first ever property under its new health and fitness-focused brand, Even Hotels.
Initially launched in 2012, Even Hotels is designed…
SITA, AA trial new passenger location system
Aviation IT company SITA is trialling a new Apple-based solution aimed at helping airlines communicate with their passengers at airports.
American Airlines will become the first…