Airports

American Airlines reopens London Heathrow first class lounge

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023

American Airlines  reopened its First Class Lounge in London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 3, with the premium space having undergone a cosmetic refresh and the curation of a brand-new food…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways and American Airlines unveil Bridge Bar

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2023

British Airways and American Airlines are further enhancing the newly renovated Terminal 8 at JFK airport with the unveiling of the first of its kind, Bridge Bar.

Cruise

Venture Ashore, adds three North American tours to its “Essential Collection” for the first time in Alaska

Kanchan Nath Feb 28, 2023

Venture Ashore, the largest independent cruise excursions provider in the world, announced three new tour experiences of experiential shore excursions for the first time in the Alaskan…

Train

Journey Beyond expands with cruise line ‘American Queen Voyages’

Kanchan Nath Feb 23, 2023

Journey Beyond, part of the Hornblower Group, has expanded its brands and experiences to now include the North American cruise line, American Queen Voyages.

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to restart three Dublin routes this spring

Kanchan Nath Feb 16, 2023

American Airlines will restart three of its popular transatlantic routes this spring, bringing daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago (ORD) back for Irish…

By the Way

American Airlines to transport over 417 tonnes of flowers from Europe to USA

Kanchan Nath Feb 10, 2023

American Airlines will fly over 417 tonnes of flowers from Amsterdam to the U.S. this Valentine’s Day, transporting the equivalent of 35 London buses of fresh tulips and roses for the…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines announces summer schedule at London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2023

American Airlines continues to expand its presence across the Atlantic, announcing its biggest-ever summer schedule to and from London Heathrow (LHR), operating 26 daily flights starting…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

American Express Meetings & Events launches evolution of Meetings Insights platform

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2022

American Express Meetings & Events has launched the latest evolution of Meetings Insights, a business intelligence platform designed to help clients make faster, more informed decisions.

Tourism

Thailand is most popular destination in SEA for North Americans and Europeans

Kristin Mariano Dec 15, 2022

New research from BBC News shows that people around the world are actively searching for their next getaway abroad and that Thailand is now seen as the most popular destination to visit…

TD Syndicated Partner

More Americans plan to stay in hotels this Thanksgiving

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The share of holiday travelers who plan to stay in hotels is up this year, and hotels are the top lodging choice among those certain to travel for leisure in the next three months, according…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to restart Sydney– Los Angeles flights from next week

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2022

After a five-month pause, American Airlines is relaunching service between Sydney (SYD) and Los Angeles (LAX), resuming a daily flight to connect citizens from Down Under to North American…

Global

American Express Global Business Travel joins World Economic Forum

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2022

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), the B2B travel platform, has joined the World Economic Forum. Amex GBT’s initial participation will focus on the development of…

Global

A private premium experience in the sky with American Airlines

Kristin Mariano Oct 10, 2022

American Airlines is giving customers a suite new ride. With new deliveries of its Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 aircraft, beginning in 2024, the airline will unveil new Flagship Suite®…

Appointment announcement

American Airlines appoints Kyle Mabry as VP of operations and commercial for EMEA & APAC

Kristin Mariano Oct 10, 2022

American Airlines has announced the appointment of Kyle Mabry to Vice President of Operations and Commercial for EMEA and APAC, following over 25 years at the airline in commercial,…

TD Syndicated Partner

American Queen Voyages appoints industry veteran new CEO

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Mrs. D’Aoust Joins American Queen Voyages Bringing Nearly 40 Years Of Experience In The Industry Including Serving In Executive Leadership Roles With Cape Resorts Management Company And…

Hospitality

American Express and Marriott Bonvoy launch new Bevy Card and enhance luxury Brilliant Card

Kristin Mariano Sep 26, 2022

American Express and Marriott Bonvoy have launched the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card and refreshed the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card designed to…

New Zealand

New Zealand beckons the American tourist

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2022

Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand have launched a joint campaign in the US and Canada to showcase Aotearoa and encourage North American travellers to book a holiday to New Zealand.

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines Will Enter The Supersonic Stage

Joe Cusmano Aug 18, 2022

On Tuesday, American Airlines said that it had placed an order for 20 supersonic jets capable of travelling at twice the speed of the fastest commercial aircraft in use today.…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines Bankruptcy Risk Grows

Joe Cusmano Aug 3, 2022

Market conditions and management decisions have increased the potential of American Airlines declaring bankruptcy; this is yet another risk for shareholders of American Airlines.…

Tourism

10 alternative North American adventures to take before summer ends

Kristin Mariano Aug 1, 2022

As we move into the last month of summer, here are 10 alternative summer holidays to swap crowded beaches for beautiful mountains and spacious National Parks. The Everglades National…

Train

The Americans are coming! Record number of US tourists exploring UK by train this year

Kristin Mariano Jul 6, 2022

American tourists are booking rail tickets to explore the UK in record numbers this summer, according to new figures released today by Trainline, Europe’s leading train and coach app.…

TD Syndicated Partner

Are Pilotless Flights on American Airlines Already in Operation?

Juergen T Steinmetz Jul 3, 2022

America is celebrating its birthday on Monday, July 4. This is the busiest travel weekend and US Airlines are more than overwhelmed. Are Pilotless Flights on American Airlines Already in…

Tourism

One third of Americans are more likely to travel internationally now

Megha Paul Jun 24, 2022

36% of Americans are more likely to travel outside the U.S. within the next six months because the testing requirement has been lifted. 44% of Americans said the news does not impact their…

9 alternative American adventures

Kristin Mariano Jun 21, 2022

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…

Tourism

American Express Global Business Travel becomes publicly traded firm

Megha Paul Jun 1, 2022

With strategic initiatives over the last few years, including complementary accretive acquisitions, product and technology enhancements and lasting cost reductions, the company is now…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines celebrates 40 years of service

Kristin Mariano May 23, 2022

On May 19, 1982, American Airlines flight 50 departed Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) for London's Gatwick Airport (LGW), marking the beginning of the airline’s operation in the U.K.’s capital.

TD Syndicated Partner

Dusit Thani Hua Hin: New beachside restaurant with South American Vibe

Dmytro Makarov May 12, 2022

Dusit Thani Hua Hin: New beachside restaurant with South American Vibe - Local delicacies and indigenous produce meet traditional South American cooking methods, such as…

Air New Zealand resumes flights to more North American destinations

Kristin Mariano Apr 18, 2022

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.

Features

Americans are planning more summer trips and other 2022 travel trends

Kristin Mariano Apr 13, 2022

Travel insurance company Seven Corners has released data demonstrating how travellers are changing the way they think about and plan their summer vacations in 2022 compared to pre-pandemic…

War and Peace! 62% of Americans with travel plans in Europe concerned about war

Megha Paul Mar 9, 2022

62 percent of U.S. travelers cited concerns about the war in Ukraine spreading to nearby countries as a factor impacting plans to travel to Europe

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines Suspends Sydney Flights

Joe Cusmano Mar 3, 2022

American Airlines has confirmed it will suspend flights from LA-Sydney from 5 May, in light of ongoing delivery delays on its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Features

Americans read an average of 17 reviews before booking a vacation

Megha Paul Feb 14, 2022

A survey of 2,000 U.S. vacationers found 67% confessed to being "obsessed" with scrolling reviews, despite 46% being previously let down by misleading feedback left by a stranger

Air

American Airlines and British Airways to unveil joint operations at JFK’s Terminal 8

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2022

American Airlines and British Airways announced more details regarding plans to co-locate operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 8 beginning December 1, 2022

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines announced Huge Losses For 2021

Joe Cusmano Jan 29, 2022

American Airlines has reported a $5.4 billion financial deficit for 2021.

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines Will Cuts A Number Of International Flights

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2021

Due to delays in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft delivery, American Airlines is reducing its international flight schedule for next summer.

Airlines and Aviation

American cancels 1400 flight due to short staff and poor weather

Joe Cusmano Nov 3, 2021

American Airlines announced on Saturday that it had cancelled over 1,400 flights over the weekend due to crew shortages and adverse weather.

Corporate & Business

American Express GBT completes acquisition of Egencia from Expedia Group

Kristin Mariano Nov 3, 2021

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has successfully completed the acquisition of the travel management platform Egencia.

Tourism

Ready for Restart! Latin American Travel Association reveals Expo 2021 theme

Megha Paul Aug 20, 2021

Latin American Travel Association (LATA) announced in July that the B2B trade show will be going ahead in virtual form and has now announced a theme for the event: ‘Ready for Restart'

Tourism

Europe may close borders to Americans

Joe Cusmano Aug 12, 2021

The European Union is meeting this week, and one of the topics on the agenda is whether Americans should be allowed to cross the borders of the 27 member countries.

Vaccination Updates

American CEO explains why his airline is not requiring vaccinations

Joe Cusmano Aug 11, 2021

In the wake of United Airlines announcing new policies for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations of employees, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said there’s a simple reason why he’s not requiring…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines cancels 300 flights, most due to pilot shortage

Joe Cusmano Aug 9, 2021

American Airlines had to cancel nearly 300 flights only by early last week, mostly due to a lack of pilots, the Associated Press reported.

Global

From an ice bath to pay cut, Americans will do anything to go on two-week vacation

Megha Paul Jul 26, 2021

New study has found seven in 10 Americans will do absolutely anything to go on a two-week vacation — even take an ice cold bath or a pay cut

Reopening updates

Americans struggle to get their passports renewed

Joe Cusmano Jul 22, 2021

Americans are finally taking their long-awaited vacations, a surprising number of them are realising that they must renew their passports before they can travel abroad.

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines suspends fights to Australia

Joe Cusmano Jul 22, 2021

American Airlines is pulling out of Australia after the federal government again cut the cap on air arrivals into the country.

Airlines and Aviation

Pax feared for lives during American Airlines security incident

Joe Cusmano Jul 15, 2021

Passengers aboard an American Airlines flight to Miami experienced a bizarre security incident on Thursday night with passengers admitting they were scared for their lives after an…

Features

85% of Americans enthusiastic about travel in 2021

Megha Paul Jul 5, 2021

As vaccination rates continue to go up and travel restrictions are lifted across the country and globe, many Americans are eager to resume traveling this summer

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines cancels flights due to shortage of staff

Joe Cusmano Jun 23, 2021

American Airlines cancelled more than 200 flights over the weekend due to staffing shortages and expects to cut more daily through July.

Tourism

Travel numbers rise in the US as Americans go on holiday

Joe Cusmano May 31, 2021

Americans going on holidays in near-record numbers at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, as their eagerness to break free from coronavirus confinement overcame higher prices for flights,…

Travel Tech

American Express Global Business Travel to acquire Egencia from Expedia

Megha Paul May 5, 2021

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has made a binding offer to acquire Egencia, Expedia Group’s corporate travel arm

Vaccination Updates

Fully vaccinated Americans can visit Europe this summer

Joe Cusmano May 4, 2021

Americans who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should be able to travel to Europe by summer.

United States

5 travel trends this summer as Americans return to travel

Megha Paul May 3, 2021

Summertime rental reservations are up 125% this year over last as Americans return to travel

Global

New appointment: PATA gets first Asian American woman head

Megha Paul Apr 28, 2021

Liz Ortiguera will now become next chief executive officer effective 17 May 2021 for PATA succeeding Dr. Mario Hardy who will finish his term at the end of May

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines recalls flight attendants as demand increases

Joe Cusmano Apr 28, 2021

American Airlines will start recalling flight attendants who took extended voluntary leaves of absence in preparation for a busy summer season the airline said on Thursday.

Global

Travel giving you the blues? Why 66% Americans find vacation planning during pandemic ‘stressful’

Megha Paul Mar 1, 2021

Vacation planning website FloridaPanhandle.com surveyed 3,000 Americans about how they felt planning a vacation and what elements stressed them out the most last year

Reopening updates

Top places where Americans will travel post pandemic

Megha Paul Feb 8, 2021

New research from online travel marketplace, KOALA, reveals the most in-demand future vacation destinations for American citizens and how they differ from state to state

Airlines and Aviation

Thousands of American Airlines Employees Could be Laid Off

Joe Cusmano Feb 8, 2021

American Airlines warned employees last Wednesday of possible layoffs in April.

Tourism

Australians, Americans travelling to Europe will need a ‘visa waiver’ in 2022

Kristin Mariano Jan 21, 2021

Starting in 2022, visa-free travellers heading to Europe will need to apply under the ‘visa waiver’ program as the continent tightens its border control.

Nearly 70% of Americans will not travel for Christmas

Harry S. Johnson Dec 14, 2020

A recent national survey shows that nearly two-thirds (69%) of Americans will not travel for Christmas.

How Americans can be better travelers in a post-pandemic world

CharlotteCrowther Nov 24, 2020

With Coronavirus cases continuing to spike in America and abroad, US travelers are itching to hit the road and travel but remain grounded due to various restrictions worldwide.

95% of Americans are missing travel right now

Megha Paul Oct 19, 2020

According to a recent Hilton survey, millions of Americans already feel a ‘travel memory deficit’ owing to not travelling during COVID times

American Airlines aims to open international markets with preflight COVID-19 testing

Harry S. Johnson Sep 30, 2020

American Airlines is collaborating with several foreign governments to begin offering preflight COVID-19 testing for customers traveling to international destinations, starting with Jamaica…

1 in 3 Americans believe travelers from high-risk COVID-19 states should be banned

Harry S. Johnson Sep 16, 2020

While some hard-hit states – such as New York and New Jersey – currently have state-wide travel limitations in place, more than half have no such restrictions. Do Americans believe…

72% Americans did not take summer vacation this year

Megha Paul Sep 4, 2020

72% of Americans decided not to take a summer vacation this year, and some have written 2020 off altogether for travel with 32% deciding to take a vacation in summer 2021

After United, Delta and American also axe change fees

Kristin Mariano Sep 1, 2020

American and Delta airlines have followed United in taking out change fees on domestic routes, with the exception of economy fares.

American Airlines axes 19,000 jobs, other US carriers follow suit

Harry S. Johnson Aug 26, 2020

American Airlines‘ corporate office announced today that the carrier is planning to eliminate over 40,000 jobs this year. 19,000 of those 40,000 jobs will be furloughs and layoffs in…

Tourism

27% Americans took vacations during COVID-19

Megha Paul Aug 25, 2020

A new survey has revealed just over one-quarter of Americans have taken a vacation since COVID-19

Americans show strong willingness to travel despite COVID-19 pandemic

eTN Chief Assignment Editor Aug 19, 2020

Despite COVID-19 pandemic putting many normal aspects of life on hold, a new survey has revealed a strong willingness to travel during 2020 among Americans nonetheless. According to a…

North American deal making drops by more than half

Alastair Newport Aug 7, 2020

Data analysts GlobalData has published new findings that show North America’s tourism & leisure industry has witnessed a dramatic drop of 52% in deal activity, compared with the same…

Travel Vitals, the new offering from American Express Global Business Travel

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2020

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has launched Travel Vitals, a travel briefing platform that gives travel managers a single source for all the information they need before,…

32% Americans travelled on Memorial Day Weekend

Megha Paul Jun 2, 2020

Just one-third (32%) of Americans travelled this past Memorial Day Weekend, according to an American Express Travel survey conducted to track consumers’ travel behaviours and sentiment…

Corporate & Business

62% of Americans are still going to workplaces amid shutdown

Kristin Mariano Apr 10, 2020

According to Atlas VPN investigation, lockdowns successfully reduced the mobility of citizens, but 62% of Americans are still going to work. Recently, Google published its user’s…

US travel ban will have detrimental implications on European and American tourism

Megha Paul Mar 13, 2020

The European Travel Commission (ETC), European Tourism Association (ETOA), United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) and European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations…

New chief revenue officer at American Express GBT

Megha Paul Mar 4, 2020

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), the world’s leading business partner for managed travel, has announced the promotion of Michael Qualantone to chief revenue officer,…

Air

American Airlines reconciles with Qatar Airways

Megha Paul Feb 26, 2020

American Airlines has renewed its codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, a fellow member of the oneworld alliance. The move comes just over two years after the pair very publicly fell…

Americans prefer road trips than flying

Kristin Mariano Feb 23, 2020

With 73% of Americans saying they prefer a road trip over flying, this partnership is helping travellers make that preference a reality.

Charles B. Robertson new CEO of American Cruise Lines

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

Charles B. Robertson has been appointed as chief executive (CEO) of American Cruise Lines. The decision follows the recent death of his father Charles A. Robertson, who was the founder…

American unveils two new routes to St Thomas

Megha Paul Dec 27, 2019

American Airlines has launched new winter service to St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands with the arrival of flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth…

American Express Global Business Travel reveals next-gen airline retailing advancements

Megha Paul Oct 28, 2019

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) announces that with the latest release of its proprietary online booking tool, Neo, it is the first travel management company (TMC) to…

American Express GBT appoints new chief information security officer

Megha Paul Oct 17, 2019

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has appointed David Levin as its new chief information security officer (CISO). Levin reports to chief information technology officer David…

American Express GBT appoints new CEO

Megha Paul Sep 25, 2019

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) announced that Paul Abbott will assume the role of chief executive officer, effective 1 October. Abbott replaces Doug Anderson who is…

Trafalgar adds Colombia to 2020 Latin American trips

Megha Paul Sep 12, 2019

Trafalgar has announced a new ‘Colombia Rediscovered’ trip with the latest release of its 2020 Latin America trips, now featuring 13 itineraries across eight countries. The Colombia…

End of an era: American Airlines retires MD-80

Megha Paul Sep 5, 2019

American Airlines retired its final McDonnel Douglas MD-80 aircraft on 4 September, ending a 36-year run operating a plane affectionately called the Super 80. American’s final scheduled…

Tourism

Americans left record 768 million vacation days unused in 2018

Megha Paul Aug 20, 2019

US workers left a record number of vacation days on the table last year—768 million days, up 9 % from 2017—according to new research from the US Travel Association, Oxford Economics and…

China Southern and American Airlines in lounge-sharing deal

Megha Paul Aug 9, 2019

China Southern Airlines has launched a programme of airport lounge-sharing with American Airlines starting from August. Both carriers will provide their self-managed lounges to the other…

Air

American Airlines to go triple daily on US Virgin Islands route

Megha Paul Aug 1, 2019

The US Virgin Islands department of tourism has announced the addition of a third American Airlines’ daily flight between Miami and St. Thomas in time for the winter season. Joseph…

Air

American Airlines announces new Jamaica service

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2019

American Airlines continues to strengthen its presence in Jamaica with the launch of new service between Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay (MBJ) and John F. Kennedy…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways, American Airlines invests USD 344m in JFK

Kristin Mariano Feb 11, 2019

British Airways and American Airlines will invest USD 344 million in the makeover of New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to launch nonstop service from London to Phoenix

Christian Tolentino Aug 29, 2018

American Airlines has announced it is launching a new daily nonstop flight between London and Phoenix, Arizona, beginning 31 March 2019.

Airlines and Aviation

Avianca becomes Amadeus’ first South American NDC partner

Alastair Newport Aug 1, 2018

Colombia’s national airline Avianca, has announced this week that, due to passenger demand for more personalised products it has updated its bookings process by adopting Amadeus’ Altéa NDC…

Tourism

Grupo Vidanta EVP Iván Chávez joins Inter-American Dialogue’s President’s Leadership Council

Kristin Mariano Jul 4, 2018

The executive vice president of Mexico’s luxury resort developer Grupo Vidanta, Iván Chávez, is one of the newest members of Inter-American Dialogue’s President’s Leadership Council.

Travel Agents

OTAs and agents take note: Travelport reveals how Americans will travel this summer

Christian Tolentino May 17, 2018

According to a new survey from Travelport, Americans are more likely to take a vacation this summer based on their household finances.

Air

American Airlines puts faith in Barbados’s continued popularity with new connection

Alastair Newport May 15, 2018

The United States biggest carrier American Airlines revealed it will be taking advantage of a year unsurpassed growth to Barbados by announcing a new, third daily flight from Miami…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines and Sabre unite for American expansion

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Sabre Corporation has announced a multi-year agreement to provide Sabre MIDT Network Plus data to Hong Kong Airlines. The purchase is expected to be central in providing the airline with…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

American Express forecasts robust growth for MICE in 2018

Alastair Newport Oct 13, 2017 18

The meetings & events industry can be optimistic about growth prospects next year, driven by increased competition in the supply chain for market share, and robust investments and a…

United States

3 Top Luxury North American Hub City Airport Hotels

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2017 0

There’s often a stigma attached to airport hotels, that they are something you suffer through, because you are stuck in a hub city overnight or have a super early plane to catch and live far…

United States

American Express Plans to Expand The Centurion Lounge in Dallas Ft. Worth

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2017 0

It is well understood that American Express Centurion Lounge's are a league above the rest.  As such, it comes as no surprise that they are adding new features to one of their most-traveled…

United States

American Issues Travel Alert: Hurricane Irma Impacting Operations

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2017 0

Hurricane Irma is impacting our operation. American Airlines has issued a Travel Alert for more than 40 airports, which includes our Miami hub. The latest forecast projects…

United States

American Duchess takes to the Mississippi

Jill Sayles Aug 2, 2017

The new all-suite, American Duchess, has arrived in New Orleans to undergo final preparations for her August 14, 2017 inaugural sailing.  The vessel is owned and operated by the…

United States

Alaska Airlines plans flight to chase “The Great American Eclipse”

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017 0

Airline will host in-flight viewing party from Portland, Oregon in AugustAlaska Airlines is chasing "The Great American Eclipse" on August 21, with a special charter flight for select…

Tourism

Thailand targets one million Americans

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2017

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is hoping to attract one million visitors from the US this year. Kittipong Prapattong, director of the tourism board's Los Angeles office, told…

United States

American Airlines Embarks on Global Cloud Transformation with IBM

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2017 0

ARMONK, NY - 27 Jun 2017: IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) will use IBM Cloud as the foundation for a massive cloud transformation designed to make…

United States

2017 Road Trip Survey Uncovers That Nearly 75% of Americans Plan to Take a Road Trip This Year

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2017 0

Survey Commissioned by the GM BuyPower Card® Notes Trends on How Much Road Trippers Will Spend, What They Eat and Where They Travel While On The RoadJuly 4th is almost here, bringing with it…

Tourism

The Latin American Travel Association (LATA) reveals results of 2017 travel trends report

Jill Sayles Jun 14, 2017

The Latin American Travel Association (LATA) announced the results of the 2017 LATA Travel Trends Report on the final day of B2B travel conference Experience Latin America 2017 (ELA).…

United States

Travel Trends: More Traveling & Longer Trips for Americans

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2017 0

CheapOair released their 2017 Travel Trends infographic revealing that people are extending their trips by an average of three days and that passports are in high demand due to the increase…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Football fans can follow United and Spurs on their American Tour

Jill Sayles Jun 1, 2017

Thomas Cook Sport is the Official Match Breaks Partner for the International Champions Cup (ICC) in America.  Football fans wanting to follow their side to the US can do so with Thomas…

Face‑to‑Face

A Year Later: Fewer Americans Are Considering Travel To Cuba

Simon Willmore May 28, 2017 0

A year since the U.S. government’s easing of travel restrictions to Cuba, an annual survey by travel insurance provider Allianz Global Assistance is reporting that Americans are less…

United States

VisitBritain, American Airlines and British Airways Partner in Multi-Million Dollar Campaign to Attract U.S. Visitors to Britain

Simon Willmore May 27, 2017 0

VisitBritain has teamed up with American Airlines and British Airways in a $3.7 million campaign to inspire more U.S. visitors to book a trip to Britain. The 'British Famous' campaign,…

United States

Carnival celebrates American craft beer week with new Guava Wheat Beer

Simon Willmore May 22, 2017

To celebrate American Craft Beer Week, Carnival Cruise Line has created a special one-of-a-kind tropical-flavored beer served exclusively at Carnival Vista’s RedFrog Pub & Brewery, the…

Hotels

Belmond expands South American offering

Maria Airey May 9, 2017

Belmond has enhanced its Peru portfolio with the acquisition of Belmond Las Casitas in Colca Canyon and the launch of Belmond Andean Explorer, South America’s first luxury sleeper train.…

Appointments

The latest appointments from American Express GBT, Etihad, Movenpick and more…

Mark Elliott May 9, 2017

ELYES MRAD has been named as American Express Global Business Travel's (GBT) new senior vice president & general manager of international, overseeing the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions.…

United States

Oceania Cruises Serves Up Great American Adventures In “The Great Land”

Simon Willmore May 8, 2017 0

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…

Cruise

First major North American cruise brand arrives in Cuba

Simon Willmore Mar 12, 2017

Oceania Cruises made history this week (9 March) when its ship, Marina, pulled into Sierra Maestra cruise terminal in Havana, Cuba carrying 1,250 guests. On board for this historic…

Hotels

The latest appointments from American Express GBT, Peninsula and more

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2017

SANGHAMITRA BOSE has been appointed as American Express Global Business Travel's new general manager for Singapore. Ms Bose steps into the role from her previous position as director of…

Cruise

Oceania Cruises serves up great American adventures in “The Great Land”

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2017

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…

UK

Sterling decline sees rise in North American visitors to the UK

Gemma Greenwood Jan 30, 2017

A study by STR and Tourism Economics indicates that the United Kingdom’s tourism and hospitality sectors have benefited from an increase in arrivals from North America, brought on by the…

United States

Five South American Destinations to Explore in 2017

Simon Willmore Jan 22, 2017 0

With Brazil fresh off hosting the Summer Olympics, South America is a hot destination with so much to offer the traveler. Intrepid adventurous types can go trekking through the Amazon in…

Air travel searches reveal what Americans most want for Christmas

Simon Willmore Dec 10, 2016 0

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…

Biggest Differences Between Norway Cruise and American Cruise

Simon Willmore Nov 15, 2016 0

IN A NUTSHELL: Comparing a Norway Cruise to my experience with an American Cruise in the Caribbean. I have never thought of myself as the cruising type. When I travel, I don’t like to…

Tourism

American Express GBT closes SMT acquisition

Aaron Greenwood Oct 31, 2016

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has announced the completion of the acquisition of SMT, a travel management company in Finland, from Finnair.  SMT had been an important part…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay expands Latin American links with LATAM

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2016

Cathay Pacific has moved to expand its Latin American connections with the signing of a new codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines Brasil, formerly known as TAM Airlines. Under the new…

Consumer

American Express Global Business Travel closes KDS acquisition

Aaron Greenwood Oct 5, 2016

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has announced the completion of the acquisition of KDS, a global provider of integrated travel technology headquartered in France.…

Airlines and Aviation

TAP named Europe’s top Sth American carrier

Aaron Greenwood Sep 19, 2016

Portuguese airline TAP has been awarded Europe’s Leading Airline to Africa and Europe’s Leading Airline to South America at the 2016 gala ceremony of the World Travel Awards (WTA). This…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air adds 150+ American routes

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific boosts North American routes

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2016

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…

Travel Tech

American Express GBT launches Premier Insights

Aaron Greenwood Jul 19, 2016

American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) has announced the launch of Premier Insights, a data visualisation tool that provides companies and their travel managers with a complete view…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Europa to expand South American connections

Aaron Greenwood May 11, 2016

On 18 December Air Europa will launch flights to the Argentine city of Cordoba, the country’s most populated city, via Asuncion in Paraguay. The route, operated by an Airbus 330-200, will…

United States

North American debut for Air New Zealand’s Dreamliner

Mark Elliott May 10, 2016

Air New Zealand's Boeing 787 Dreamliner will touch down in Hawaii for the first time this week. The airline is replacing its B767 with the new B787-9 aircraft on the Auckland-Honolulu…

Airlines and Aviation

China Southern adds new North American connection

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2016

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 States

American Airlines to fly LA-Beijing

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2016

American Airlines is planning to launch daily flights between Los Angeles and Beijing later this year. The carrier has submitted an application for the route with the US Department of…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to connect LA with Hong Kong

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2016

American Airlines will start flying direct from Los Angeles to Hong Kong later this year. Flights open for booking on 20 March and are due to commence on 7 September. Services will…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines unveils new “Flagship” airport lounge and dining concepts

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2016

American Airlines has unveiled a major new initiative to revamp its airport lounges, including a new high-end dining concept. As part of a multi-million dollar project, American will…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines partners Uber for airport transfers

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2016

American Airlines has formed a new partnership with Uber to offer airport transfers to its passengers. The companies said they will now work together to provide "door-to-door"…

Airlines and Aviation

Sabre, American start to implement NDC standards

Mark Elliott Feb 11, 2016

Sabre and American Airlines have started offering the carrier's Preferred and Main Cabin Extra seats through the GDS using NDC-based technology standards. This launch represents both…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates strengthens ties with Latin American countries

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2015

Emirates airline’s senior executives hosted a high level delegation from Central and Latin American countries on an official visit to Dubai. This was part of a one-day commercial summit.…

United States

Qantas, American launch two new trans-Pacific routes

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2015

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…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines rolls out premium economy on international routes

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2015

American Airlines has revealed plans to roll out premium economy cabins across its international fleet. Launching in late 2016, the new 'Main Cabin Extra' seats will be positioned…

Airlines and Aviation

American to link LA with Tokyo Haneda

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2015

American Airlines will launch a new trans-Pacific service between Los Angeles and Tokyo's Haneda Airport next year. Commencing on 11 February 2016, the service will operate daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines to launch North American flights

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2015

China's Xiamen Airlines is planning to launch its first ever trans-Pacific flights to the US and Canada. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has revealed that Xiamen…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas adds 40 new North American routes

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2015

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…

Tourism

LATA welcomes BA South American expansion

Aaron Greenwood Aug 25, 2015

The Latin American Travel Association (LATA) has welcomed the news that LATA member British Airways is to introduce new direct flights from London Gatwick to Peru and from Gatwick to Costa…

Airlines and Aviation

South American airlines adopt LATAM moniker

Aaron Greenwood Aug 9, 2015

After an extensive integration process following the merger of LAN and TAM, South American airline giant LATAM Airlines Group has announced the adoption of the name LATAM.  This name…

Hotels

American Express Fine Hotels gets new entrants

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2015

The Jumeirah Group recently announced that two more properties have been selected to join the American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) programme in 2016. Jumeirah at Etihad…

United States

American’s new LA-Sydney flights to go on sale

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2015

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…

United States

American Airlines launches Dallas-Beijing flights

Mark Elliott May 8, 2015

American Airlines has launched a new direct service between Dallas and Beijing. The new route will operate daily, departing Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport at 1120 and…

Tourism

Latin Americans travellers keep it in the family

Mark Elliott Apr 24, 2015

The most common way for Argentinians and Brazilians to travel abroad is now in a family group, it was revealed at WTM Latin America this week. This type of travel has been rising in…

Airlines and Aviation

US Airways, American officially become single airline

Mark Elliott Apr 9, 2015

American Airlines and US Airways have officially become a single airline, after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a single operating certificate for the two carriers.…

United States

American to fly new Dreamliner to Beijing

Mark Elliott Feb 12, 2015

American Airlines has unveiled the launch schedule for its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the inaugural international service to Beijing. The world's largest airline…

Airlines and Aviation

American moves into full year profit

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2015

American Airlines Group has moved into a GAAP net profit of US$2.9 billion a year after American Airlines merged with US Airways. The result is in comparison to the GAAP net loss of…

Airlines and Aviation

American welcomes first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2015

American Airlines has welcomed its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The US carrier took delivery of the new aircraft, a B787-8, on Thursday (22 January 2015) at Boeing's factory in…

Airlines and Aviation

American gets green light for Dallas-Beijing route

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2015

American Airlines will begin operating a new service between Dallas and Beijing on 7 May 2015, after Chinese and US aviation authorities approved the route. Flights will operate daily,…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines “going great” after merger

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2014

One year on from one of the largest corporate mergers in aviation history, American Airlines is promising passengers great improvements for the future. “Now that we have the network…

Airlines and Aviation

American “goes for great” with US$2bn investment

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2014

American Airlines has unveiled a major programme of fleet and product upgrades for 2015, as it aims to offer passengers a "world-class travel experience". Timed to coincide with the…

Airlines and Aviation

American adds London-Philadelphia flight

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2014

American Airlines has announced a second daily flight between London and Philadelphia, a day after Delta announced it will operate on the route. American will add a daytime service…

Airlines and Aviation

WTM14: Air Europa: “We’ve filled a gap in Latin American travel’

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2014

Air Europa has successfully gained market share in travel from the UK to Latin America but has plans to grow further after finding its niche in the UK market, its UK general manager…

Airlines and Aviation

Merged American Airlines combines FFP

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2014

American Airlines has integrated its frequent flyer programme with that of its merger partner, US Airways. From the second quarter of 2015, members of US Airways' Dividend Miles…

Airlines and Aviation

Profits up 59% at American Airlines

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2014

American Airlines has posted a 59% rise in its third quarter net profit as it starts to see the benefits of the merger with US Airways. The group’s net profit sat at a record US$1.2…

United States

American Airlines to connect Dallas with Beijing

Mark Elliott Sep 26, 2014

American Airlines is planning to launch a new route connecting Dallas with Beijing. The carrier has filed an application with the US Department of Transportation to operate the route,…

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ boosts North American routes

Mark Elliott Sep 14, 2014

Air New Zealand is adding more flights to its North American schedules. Next year, the national carrier said it plans to offer extra flights from Auckland to both Los Angeles and…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines pulls fares from Orbitz again

Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2014

American Airlines has once again pulled its fares from Orbitz following a contract dispute. The move is effective immediately, meaning American Airlines tickets can no longer be…

United States

American Airlines links Dallas with HK, Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2014

American Airlines has celebrated the launch of flights connecting Dallas with Hong Kong and Shanghai. Both new routes commenced this week and will now operate daily. The Hong Kong…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA boosts North American flights

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2014

EVA Air is expanding its trans-Pacific routes to North America. Following the recent delivery of two new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the Taiwanese carrier will gradually roll out an…

Airlines and Aviation

American announces Manchester-Charlotte route

Mark Elliott May 12, 2014

American Airlines has announced new flights between Manchester and Charlotte as aligns its European routes for the summer. The new route will be operated by US Airways on a daily…

Tourism

UAE-Latin American ties get a boost

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2014

The vice president and prime minister and ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is currently touring four countries in Latin America that pose huge…

River Cruising

American Queen Steamboat Company applies for CLIA UK&I membership

Mark Elliott Apr 17, 2014

American Queen Steamboat Company has applied to become a member of CLIA UK & Ireland. The US-based river cruise company, which is sold through Light Blue Travel in the UK, is…

UK

GTMC signs up American Airlines

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2014

American Airlines has become the latest airline industry partner of the Guild of Travel Management Companies (GTMC). The airline will join the GTMC to represent its joint venture with…

United States

American Express secures joint business travel venture

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2014

American Express has signed an agreement to create a joint venture for its Global Business Travel (GBT) division. The company will retain a 50% ownership in the venture with the Qatar…

United States

American to connect Shanghai with Dallas

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2014

American Airlines has confirmed that it will launch direct flights between Shanghai and Dallas this summer. Commencing on 11 June 2014, the new service will become the first direct…

Airlines and Aviation

US Airways adopts American livery

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2014

The first US Airways aircraft to operate in American Airlines' colours has taken to the skies. The Airbus A319 originally flew in the US Airways livery, but has now been repainted in…

Airlines and Aviation

American profits soar in 2013

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2014

American Airlines recorded profits of almost US$2 billion in 2013, as it emerged strongly from bankruptcy protection. The carrier filed for Chapter 11 reorganisation in 2011 following…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines selects Sabre res system

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2014

American Airlines has selected Sabre to provide its new combined reservation system, following the merger with US Airways. Sabre Airline Solutions will now roll out its reservation…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines to cut last American route

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2014

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will suspend its flights to Los Angeles - its last destination in the Americas - as part of a major cost-cutting drive. The national carrier, which is expected…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA boosts North American routes

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2014

EVA Air will add more capacity on its North American routes this summer. From June 2014, the Taiwanese carrier will increase its total number of flights to North America from 45 to 55…

United States

American Eagle Airlines to become Envoy

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2014

American Airlines will rebrand its regional subsidiary, American Eagle. From spring 2014, the carrier will be renamed 'Envoy', as part of the ongoing efforts to restructure and revamp…

River Cruising

American Queen gears for UK launch

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2014

The largest riverboat in the world, the American Queen, will be launched to UK consumers this weekend. The six-deck-high paddlewheel riverboat, which travels on the Mississippi River…

United States

American, US start aligning products

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2014

American Airlines and US Airways have started aligning their policies, as part of their merger process. Passengers travelling on both airlines will now be offered reciprocal frequent…

River Cruising

American Cruise Lines orders new ships

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2013

American Cruise Lines has announced it is building four new riverboats. Construction has already started on the first two ships, which will enter the fleet in spring 2015 and cruise…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines places huge regional jet order

Mark Elliott Dec 13, 2013

American Airlines has placed a huge order for up to 220 new regional jets. The airline, which recently merged with US Airways, has agreed to buy 30 Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft and 60…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines merger finalised

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2013

American Airlines and US Airways have legally completed their merger, with the latter to slowly dissolve during the next few years. The merger has been fully approved legally to make…

Airlines and Aviation

New American Airlines to list on the NASDAQ

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2013

AMR Corp, the parent company of American Airlines, has applied to list its stock on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Upon closing of the merger between American and US Airways, and…

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian Airlines boosts North American capacity

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2013

Austrian Airlines has expanded its North America flight schedules for 2014. Starting 2 July 2014, the airline will add Newark, to its route network. The new route will be serviced with…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines posts record profit

Mark Elliott Oct 18, 2013

AMR Corp, the parent company of American Airlines, has posted its highest ever quarterly profit of more than half a billion dollars. For the three months ending 30 September 2013, the…

United States

American to connect Dallas with China

Mark Elliott Oct 17, 2013

American Airlines has announced plans to launch new international services from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Hong Kong and to Shanghai next summer. The new…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to hire 1,500 pilots

Mark Elliott Oct 1, 2013

American Airlines has announced plans to hire 1,500 pilots over the next five years. The recruitment drive, which will commence this month, marks American's largest pilot hiring in…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines given approval to exit bankruptcy

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2013

A federal judge in the US has approved a bankruptcy plan put forward by American Airlines, contingent on the carrier getting approval for its merger with US Airways. The Manhattan…

Airlines and Aviation

US government blocks American Airlines merger

Mark Elliott Aug 13, 2013

The planned merger between American Airlines and US Airways has been challenged by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The government unit, along with six US states and the District…

Airlines and Aviation

EU approval for American-US merger

Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2013

The European Commission has approved the merger of American Airlines and US Airways. The move marks the latest stage of clearance for the venture, which would create one of the…

Airlines and Aviation

American posts record profit

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2013

American Airlines' parent company, AMR Corp, has recorded the best ever second quarter financial result in the company's history, as it continues to restructure. The airline, which…

Airlines and Aviation

US Airways approves American merger

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2013

US Airways' shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the company's planned merger with AMR Corp, the parent company of American Airlines. In a vote, 99.6% of the Arizona-based…

United States

MAS expands American codeshare

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2013

Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has expanded its codeshare agreement with oneworld alliance partner, American Airlines. The two airlines announced plans to join forces on 136 weekly flights…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines joins forces with Disney

Mark Elliott Jul 1, 2013

American Airlines has sealed a new partnership with Walt Disney Studios that will see the airline's aircraft appear in a new movie, 'Disney's Planes'. The character of 'Tripp' will be…

Hotels

Marriott and American Express Middle East summer promotion

Mark Elliott Jun 23, 2013

Marriott International and American Express Middle East have launched a summer promotion campaign that offers American Express Card members exclusive benefits at 88 Marriott properties…

Airlines and Aviation

American launches Dublin-New York

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2013

American Airlines has commenced daily flights between Dublin and New York JFK Airport. The new service is in addition to American’s Chicago route from the Irish city, which then both…

River Cruising

American Queen appoints UK sales rep

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2013

Mississippi riverboat American Queen has appointed a UK sales and marketing office to drive business. Ex-Viking Cruises boss Graham Clubb is to head up the riverboat’s sales in the…

Tourism Boards

Latin American investment opportunities in spotlight

Mark Elliott May 26, 2013 0

Peru will embark on a major international road show with the goal of promoting greater inward investment from foreign markets, starting with a visit to the UAE.  The delegation is…

Airlines and Aviation

American aims to increase boarding speed

May 20, 2013 14

American Airlines has launched a new system aimed at increasing the speed and ease of the passenger boarding process. The new boarding system will offer early boarding to passengers…

Airlines and Aviation

American connects Seoul with Dallas

Mark Elliott May 10, 2013 18

American Airlines has launched a new direct service between Seoul and Dallas. The new daily service becomes the first ever direct connection between Dallas-Fort Worth International…

Global

American Airlines surges back to profit

Apr 19, 2013 13

American Airlines achieved a major financial turnaround in the first quarter of 2013. The airline's parent company, AMR Corp, posted a net profit of US$8 million in the first three…

Global

Americans lured to London by cheap pound

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2013 17

The number of Easter weekend shoppers in London's West End jumped 15% as sterling's exchange-rate drop helped attract American and European buyers, according to New West End Co, which…

Airlines and Aviation

Travelport, American reach distribution deal

Mar 14, 2013 0

Travelport and American Airlines have announced the signing of a new long-term distribution agreement and the end to all legal action. The two companies had been embroiled in a…

Airlines and Aviation

Travelport secures American deal

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2013 6

Travelport and American Airlines have sealed a new long-term distribution deal, settling their previous battle over selling the airline’s products. Access to the carrier’s products and…

Corporate & Business

Kanoo Travel, American Express ME simplify corporate travel

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2013 18

In an effort to streamline procedures for corporate travel companies, American Express Middle East and Kanoo Travel have jointly launched the American Express® Business Travel Account. …

Airlines and Aviation

American, US Airways to create world’s biggest airline

Feb 15, 2013 1

American Airlines and US Airways have confirmed plans to merge, in a deal that will create the world's largest airline group. The boards of American's parent company, AMR Corp, and US…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines, US Airways announce merger

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2013 15

American Airlines and US Airways have announced they are to merge into one airline in a USD11bn deal. The carrier will operate under the American Airlines name and boost its global…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines unveils new logo, livery

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2013 13

American Airlines unveiled a new logo and livery yesterday as part of on-going changes to the brand. The carrier said its new logo, which still incorporates the eagle, star and A in a…

Airlines and Aviation

American, Qatar sign codeshare deal

Jan 9, 2013 14

American Airlines and Qatar Airways have signed a new codeshare agreement. The deal, which has already obtained government approvals, comes ahead of Qatar Airways' entry into the oneworld…

Tourism

American Express launches Experience UAE campaign

Jan 8, 2013 13

American Express Middle East has announced details of its annual 'Experience UAE' campaign. For the second year running, the campaign offers travellers to the UAE access to a wide range…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines boss named next Virgin Atlantic CEO

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2013 8

American Airlines’ Craig Kreeger is to become chief executive of Virgin Atlantic, it has emerged. Kreeger, who has been with American Airlines for 27 years, will join Virgin Atlantic on 1…

Airlines and Aviation

American upgrades premium services

Jan 8, 2013 0

American Airlines has made a series of additions and upgrades to the premium in-flight services offered aboard its long-haul aircraft. American's Boeing 777-200ERs, B767-300ERs and…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines moves closer to US merger

Jan 6, 2013 8

American Airlines and US Airways have moved closer to a potential merger, following the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) relating to pilot employment. In an official joint…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines receives new aircraft

Mark Elliott Dec 13, 2012 14

American Airlines has received its first Boeing 777-300ER to later be used on its London route. The new aircraft is the first of the introduction of a new fleet and is configured with three…

Airlines and Aviation

American ends Sabre dispute with new deal

Nov 1, 2012 15

American Airlines has put an end to its long-running dispute with Sabre by ending its court case and signing a new content agreement. In a joint statement, Sabre and American announced that…

Airlines and Aviation

American, Sabre settle dispute

Mark Elliott Oct 31, 2012 0

Sabre and American Airlines have signed a new multi-year distribution agreement after settling their long-running dispute. The airline will continue to launch its Direct Connect booking…

Airlines and Aviation

American posts quarterly loss

Oct 22, 2012 21

American Airlines has posted a US$238 million net loss for the third quarter ending 30 September 2012. The airline, which is currently restructuring following its bankruptcy protection…

Airlines and Aviation

American to hire 1,500 cabin crew

Oct 17, 2012 1

American Airlines has announced plans recruit more than 1,500 new flight attendants over the next year. The Texas-based airline will begin hiring process in November, with the first batch…

Airlines and Aviation

American equips cabin crew with tablets

Sep 20, 2012 1

American Airlines' flight attendants will begin using the new Samsung Galaxy Note tablet later this year. The airline will roll out the devices to all of its 17,000 flight attendants…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines moves closer to merger

Sep 2, 2012 13

American Airlines' parent company, AMR Corp, has signed a non-disclosure agreement with US Airways, paving the way for a possible merger. The new agreement will enable the two parties to…

River Cruising

American Cruise Lines announces ship details

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2012 17

US cruise operator American Cruise Lines (ACL) has announced details regarding the christening of its new ship, Queen of the Mississippi. The line has given the honour to Phyllis Dale “a…

River Cruising

American Safari introduces new cruise

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2012 0

Following on from significant renovations and upgrades, American Safari Cruises vessel, the Safari Legacy, has announced its forthcoming itineraries for 2013 and 2014. The Victorian replica…

Airlines and Aviation

Report: What’s next for American Airlines?

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2012 0

Since American Airlines entered bankruptcy earlier this year it has been subject to various rumours over its future funding. Last month the carrier’s owners AMR hinted at five potential…

Airlines and Aviation

Five airlines eyed for American merger

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2012 17

American Airlines’ bankrupt parent AMR has said it could merge with one of five airlines to secure its future. According to Reuters, the carrier is eyeing a merger with either US Airways,…

Tourism Boards

South American trio targets Aussie travellers

Jul 9, 2012 15

Argentina, Chile and Colombia have launched a new joint marketing initiative aimed at boosting tourist arrivals from Australia. Under the new collaborative effort, the three tourism…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia launches American codeshare

Jul 4, 2012 16

Virgin Australia has begun selling tickets on Virgin America's flights from Los Angeles to Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle and Washington DC. This…

Americas

North American Briefs

Jun 26, 2012 17

Hilton expands in California  Hilton has opened a new property in California. The Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront Resort & Spa is located next to Ponto Beach near San Diego, offering views…

Airlines and Aviation

Latin American Briefs

Jun 21, 2012 15

American boost Brazil  American Airlines has expanded its range of services between Miami and Brazil, with the launch of a new route and added frequencies on two existing services. Last…

Pacific Islands

Air Tahiti seals American codeshare

Jun 7, 2012 1

Air Tahiti Nui has signed a new codeshare deal with American Airlines. The new agreement, which is still subject to US regulatory approval, will see American to place its code on Air Tahiti…

River Cruising

American Cruise Line’s new ship finished six week early

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2012 16

American Cruise Line’s new paddlewheeler Queen of the Mississippi has been completed six weeks ahead of schedule. The vessel departed Chesapeaken Shipyard in Salisbury Md, and is now on…

Airlines and Aviation

American resumes New York-Tokyo Haneda flights

Jun 4, 2012 16

American Airlines has resumed its flights from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The service, which restarted on 1 June, will now be operated…

Airlines and Aviation

American to boost London-Texas

Mark Elliott May 24, 2012 14

American Airlines is to increase its flights between Heathrow and Dallas/Fort Worth next month. The fourth daily flight will commence on 15 June and together with its British Airways’…

Expedition Cruising

InnerSea Discoveries, American Safari christen two revamped vessels

Mark Elliott May 23, 2012 14

Inner Sea Discoveries and American Safari Cruises have inaugurated two new vessels into their UN-Cruise Adventures fleet. Both of the ships have been extensively renovated, with the Safari…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to revamp long-haul fleet

May 10, 2012 16

American Airlines has unveiled plans to redesign the interiors of its international wide-body aircraft fleet. As part of this revamp, American's entire fleet of Boeing 777-200ERs will be…

River Cruising

American Cruise Lines to build third new riverboat.

Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2012 17

American Cruise Lines will build another new 150- passenger riverboat similar to the Queen of Mississippi which enters service this August. Contracts have been signed and construction of the…

River Cruising

Priscilla Presley named godmother of American Queen

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2012 0

The Great American Steamboat Company named Priscilla Presley as the godmother of its steamboat American Queen which is now in the final stage of construction..  Presley, who is synonymous…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to launch premium economy

Mar 2, 2012 0

American Airlines has announced plans to fit its entire mainline fleet with a new premium economy class product, called Main Cabin Extra. The new cabin will offer more leg room as well as…

Airlines and Aviation

American granted permission to continue operating

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2011 19

AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, has received approval from a bankruptcy court in New York yesterday to continue normal business operations during its planned…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines files for bankruptcy

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2011 1

AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, has filed for bankruptcy. The company announced the decision today, saying that it hoped the move would enable it to “achieve a…

Tourism Boards

WTM launches Latin American edition

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2011 6

Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) has announced plans to take the World Travel Market (WTM) to Latin America. The first World Travel Market Latin America will take place in S

Tourism Boards

WTM launches Latin American edition

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2011 17

Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE) has announced plans to take the World Travel Market (WTM) to Latin America. The first World Travel Market Latin America will take place in S

United States

US court dismisses American case against Travelport

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2011 10

A court in Texas has dismissed all but one count of American Airlines' anti-trust case against Travelport. In a decision issued on 21 November 2011, the District Court ruled against…

Airlines and Aviation

American selects A319s and A321s

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2011 20

American Airlines has selected the Airbus A319 and A321 models to compose its A320 family fleet order, which was announced in July 2011. These new aircraft will be delivered from 2013. The…

United States

American Airlines, Gulf Air expand codeshare

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2011 17

British travellers have moreconnections to the USA via the Middle East following an agreement extensionbetween American Airlines and Gulf Air. As part of the codeshare agreement,clients…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf, American expand codeshare

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2011 9

Gulf Air has expanded its codeshare partnership with American Airlines adding 22 more cities in the US. The Bahraini national carrier will now be able to offer services to cities such as…

Japan

JAL shares Hawaii lounge with American

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2011 18

American Airlines and Japan Airlines (JAL) have commenced joint operations of JAL's Sakura Lounge at Honolulu International Airport, Hawaii. The shared lounge is the airlines' first joint…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas, American get green light for joint venture

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2011 7

Qantas and American Airlines have received final approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to commence their trans-Pacific joint business agreement (JBA), which will allow the…

Airlines and Aviation

American employs Kevin Spacey for UK ads

Mark Elliott Nov 9, 2011 15

Kevin Spacey has been hired by American Airlines to star in its new UK advertising campaign. The 'American Beauty' and 'The Usual Suspects' star will play three roles in a 60-second advert,…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Pacific to codeshare with American Airlines

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2011 0

Air Pacific has signed a codeshare agreement with American Airlines. Pending US government approval, expected within the next 30 to 60 days, American will place its code on the Fijian…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines denies bankruptcy reports

Oct 4, 2011

American Airlines has denied reports that its parent company, AMR Corp, could file for bankruptcy protection. The carrier is reportedly struggling with high fuel and labour…

Airlines and Aviation

Travelport claims court victory over American Airlines

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2011

A court in the US has held up Travelport's injunction against American Airlines. The injunction has preserved Orbitz's ability to sell American Airlines tickets, and recognised…

Airlines and Aviation

Major South American airlines get merger approval

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2011

Two of South America's largest airlines, Chile-based LAN Airlines and Brazil's TAM, have announced that their planned merger has been approved by an anti-trust court in Santiago. In a…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates plans Sth American expansion

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2011

Emirates will launch flights from Bangkok to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, early in the new year. The airline will commence daily services from Bangkok to Rio via…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines rolls out new premium products

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2011

American Airlines has introduced new amenities and services to its premium class on international flights. The services will be rolled out from Thursday on its flights from Heathrow,…

Airlines and Aviation

American, AMEX reach DirectConnect deal

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2011

American Airlines and American Express Global Business Travel have agreed to explore a long-term arrangement relating to use of the Texas-based airline's controversial AA DirectConnect…

Airlines and Aviation

Santiago to serve as Qantas South American hub

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2011

Qantas will commence direct flights to the Chilean capital, Santiago from early next year. The direct Sydney-Santiago route will operate three times a week, using a three-class Boeing 747…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines offers in-flight video streaming

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2011

American Airlines has introduced video streaming to its flights as part of a new entertainment on demand option. The system will allow passengers to stream films and television shows from a…

Airlines and Aviation

American extends Travelport contract

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2011

American Airlines and Travelport have announced that the existing full content agreements between American and Travelport's global distribution systems (GDS), Apollo, Galileo and Worldspan,…

Airlines and Aviation

American extends Travelport contract

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2011

American Airlines and Travelport have announced that the existing full content agreements between American and Travelport's global distribution systems (GDS), Apollo, Galileo and Worldspan,…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines places 460 aircraft order

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2011

American Airlines has placed an order for 460 new aircraft with Airbus and Boeing. The order, will replace and expand the carrier's narrow-body fleet over the next decade. Under the…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines places huge aircraft order

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2011

American Airlines has placed a massive order for 460 new jet aircraft with Airbus and Boeing. The order, which comprises 260 Airbus A320 Family aircraft and 200 of Boeing's 737 series of…

Tourism Boards

New Zealand lures North American tourists

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2011

Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand are working together to attract North American tourists into the country during September and October. Despite the fact that New Zealand is expected…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to lease 35 new B737s

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2011

American Airlines has entered into a sale and leaseback arrangement with AerCap, the aircraft leasing company, to finance up to 35 Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft, including 29…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay, American expand codeshare

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2011

American Airlines and its oneworld alliance partner, Cathay Pacific, have expanded their codeshare relationship to include Cathay's new daily service between Chicago O'Hare International…

Airlines and Aviation

American, JAL to co-locate at Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2011

American Airlines has announced that it will be moving in with its oneworld partner, Japan Airlines (JAL) at the latter's sales and marketing offices in Shanghai. The move, which took…

Airlines and Aviation

American to trial Boeing green technologies

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2011

Boeing and American Airlines have announced that the Texas-based carrier will be the launch customer for the evolutionary ecoDemonstrator Program, which aims to reduce the fuel…

United States

Sabre loses bid to stop American court order

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2011

Sabre Holdings has failed in its bid to stop American Airlines seeking a court order barring Sabre from listing the carrier's fares below those of rival airlines. Bloomberg reported that a…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad, American expand FFP deal

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2011

Etihad Airways and American Airlines have announced plans to build on their existing codeshare relationship by offering their passengers the opportunity to earn frequent flyer miles on…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines GDS row heats up

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2011

The row between American Airlines and the travel technology industry has entered a new phase after AA added Sabre to the anti-trust lawsuit originally filed against Travelport. The amended…

United States

American Airlines GDS row heats up

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2011

The row between American Airlines and the travel technology industry has entered a new phase, with AA adding Sabre to the anti-trust lawsuit originally filed in April 2011 against…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines sponsors Beijing event

Mark Elliott Apr 29, 2011

American Airlines is one of only two corporate sponsors of the 2011 'Meet in Beijing Arts Festival'. Held annually for the last 10 years, this year's festival runs from this week until the…

Airlines and Aviation

Travelport slams American Airlines over lawsuit

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2011

Travelport has hit back at American Airlines after the US carrier filed a lawsuit against the GDS company and online travel agency, Orbitz Worldwide. American said it had taken legal…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines files lawsuit against Travelport, Orbitz

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2011

American Airlines has filed a lawsuit against Travelport and Orbitz Worldwide for damages in a supposedly anticompetitive distribution deal. The airline filed the suit on Monday as part of…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to expand South American network

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2011

Two of South America's most iconic cities will soon have a faster link to Dubai and over 100 destinations worldwide when Emirates commences its daily non-stop service to Rio de Janeiro and…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines revises flight times to Delhi

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2011

American Airlines has retimed the departure of its daily nonstop flight from Chicago to Delhi. The revised service gets into to Delhi three hours earlier than previously scheduled which…

Airlines and Aviation

American launches LA-Shanghai flights

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2011

American Airlines yesterday launched a new nonstop service to Shanghai. The airline will serve the Chinese city with daily flights from Los Angeles International Airport, operated using a…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines settles Expedia sales dispute

Mark Elliott Apr 5, 2011

American Airlines and Expedia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) enabling both parties to resume doing business together. Access to the airline's fares and schedule information…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines reaches Expedia accord

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2011

American Airlines and Expedia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) enabling both parties to resume doing business together, effective immediately. Access to the airline's fares…

Airlines and Aviation

Nepal chases American outbound travellers

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2011

Nepalese celebrities attended various promotional programmes in the US recently to promote the Nepal Tourism Year 2011 (NTY 2011).Famous Nepali singer Ani Choying Dolma chanted both Buddhist…

Sports Tourism

Thailand targets American golfers

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2011

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is to have a major presence at the North America Golf Tourism Convention, taking place in California from 18-21 May 2011. Thailand is the only…

Airlines and Aviation

American’s trans-Pacific traffic climbs 14%

Mark Elliott Mar 4, 2011

Strong demand on trans-Pacific routes helped American Airlines' performance data for February. The US-based carrier's Asia Pacific routes saw a 13.9% year-on-year rise in traffic,…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines suspends Tokyo flights

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2011

American Airlines has announced that it will suspend two daily flights to Japan from 6-26 April. The US carrier will temporarily cancel its services connecting Tokyo's Narita airport with…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to launch New York-Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2011

American Airlines yesterday announced it will be the first US airline to launch service between the continental United States and Tokyo's Haneda airport since the United States and Japan…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines launches Android app

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2011

American Airlines yesterday launched its Android application. Following the introduction of the AA app for iPhone and iPad users, the Android version extends the reach of the app,…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines’ Pacific traffic grows 12%

Mark Elliott Feb 7, 2011

American Airlines' trans-Pacific routes continued to be in high demand in January 2011, with passenger traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), rising 12.3%…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL, American begin joint ticket sales

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2011

Japan Airlines (JAL) and American Airlines have announced the implementation of the next phase of their joint business, with the start of joint ticket selling in Japan beginning 1…

Global

Sabre, American Airlines seek truce

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2011

Sabre and American Airlines have agreed to put the litigation between the two companies on hold until 1 June 2011. The two companies will instead work together to reach a new agreement,…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines losses narrow in 2010

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2011

AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, has reported a net loss US$471 million for full-year 2010. The result marks an improvement from the US$1.47 billion loss…

Global

American Airlines and Sabre tension could threaten sea change, says expert

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2011

The growing tension between American Airlines and Sabre threatens a sea-change in relations between airlines and global distribution services (GDSs), according to an industry expert.…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China to expand North American flights

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2011

More seats will be available for travellers between the United States and Mainland China from 1 September 2011 when Air China starts its second daily nonstop flight between Los Angeles and…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines files lawsuit against Sabre

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2011

American Airlines has filed a lawsuit in the US against Sabre. The airline alleges that Sabre's recent action against American, including making it more difficult to locate American…

Global

American Airlines files lawsuit against Sabre

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2011

American Airlines has filed a lawsuit in the US against Sabre. The airline alleges that Sabre's recent action against American, including making it more difficult to locate American…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL, American to launch joint venture in April

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2011

Japan Airlines (JAL) and American Airlines have announced that they will commence their joint business from 1 April 2011. The move will see the oneworld alliance partners share revenues on…

Global

Flightworld American Express to represent OAG

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2011

OAG (www.oagtravel.com), the global leader in aviation intelligence and leading flight information and aviation data solutions company, announces the appointment of Flightworld…

Airlines and Aviation

Sabre joins battle against American Airlines

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2011

Sabre has joined the growing number of travel technology providers taking measures against American Airlines, following the US carrier's decision to remove its fares from Orbitz…

Global

Sabre enters American Airlines debate to ‘protect its interests’

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2011

Sabre has announced that it will downgrade its display of American Airlines fares in the latest development of the airline's push for its own direct booking system. The GDS provider also…

Global

Expedia dumps American Airlines

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2011

After American Airline's (AA) recent attempts to drive sales through its own distribution channel Direct Connect instead of Travelport and Sabre global distribution systems (GDS), major…

Global

American Airlines row escalates as Expedia stops flight sales

Mark Elliott Jan 4, 2011

Expedia has become the second online travel agent (OTA) to stop selling American Airline flights as the carrier continues to push its direct booking system. Despite reports that the…

Airlines and Aviation

Kingfisher pens codeshare deal with American Airlines

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2010

American Airlines and Kingfisher Airlines yesterday announced that they will enter into a codeshare and frequent flyer partnership in 2011. The initial phase will see American place its 'AA'…

Features

Yatra.com buddies-up with American Express

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2010

Online travel company (OTC) Yatra.com has partnered with American Express (AXP) to provide enhanced value and exclusive benefits for AXP's corporate card members. This partnership will allow…

Global

BA, Iberia and American launch new routes

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2010

British Airways, Iberia and American Airlines announced new routes today at the official launch of their transatlantic agreement. BA has re-launched flights from Heathrow to San…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches first South American flights

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2010

Qatar Airways has launched its first operations in South America with daily flights to Brazil and Argentina. Travelllers on the Doha-based airline can now fly to Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires…

Global

American forced to delay Chicago-Beijing launch

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2010

CHICAGO, April 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines today issued the following statement:"We regret that we are unable to launch our new, daily, nonstop service from…

Global

American Airlines enhances international online check-in

Mark Elliott Apr 15, 2010

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines today announced an enhancement to its online flight check-in process that provides online check-in…

Global

The China Guide opens North American office

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2010

BEIJING, April 7 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The China Guide (http://www.thechinaguide.com/ ) is now expanding its offices to better serve travelers from North America. The trendy…

Global

American Airlines conducts green passenger flight

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2010

When American Airlines Flight 63 departed Paris for Miami at 10 a.m. local time today, it was embarking upon a journey that aims to prove trans-Atlantic flights can be operated a bit…

Global

American Airlines traffic increases in March

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2010

American Airlines reported a rise in monthly passenger traffic in March 2010. Domestic traffic last month climbed 1.8% year-on-year, while international traffic picked up 3.9% from…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad signs codeshare agreement with American Airlines

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2010

Etihad Airways has announced today its first codeshare agreement outside of Pakistan with American Airlines.The operation starts on 18 March and will provide Pakistani travellers with…

Global

Etihad, American Airlines launch Pakistan codeshare

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2010

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its first codeshare operation out of Pakistan with American Airlines, providing air travellers…

Global

American Airlines sponsors World Expo pavilion

Mark Elliott Mar 12, 2010

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines announced today that it will be an official sponsor of the USA Pavilion at the 2010 World Expo in…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar announces South American routes

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2010

Qatar Airways has announced plans to fly to Brazil and Argentina, its first South American services. The continent's two largest cities - Sao Paulo in Brazil and the Argentinian…

Global

American Airlines international traffic rises in February

Mark Elliott Mar 4, 2010

American Airlines has reported a 0.8% year-on-year rise in international traffic in February. Domestic traffic however, declined 3.9% compared to February 2009, leading to an…

Global

American Airlines applies for Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2010

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld

Features

American Airlines applies for Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2010

American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld Alliance, today filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to acquire two daily slot pairs to…

Global

JAL, American apply for anti-trust immunity

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2010

Tokyo, February 13, 2010 (Fort Worth, Texas, February 12, 2010): American Airlines (AA) and Japan Airlines (JAL) today filed an application with the U.S. Department…

Global

American Airlines traffic increases in January

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2010

American Airlines has reported a January load factor of 76.2%, a 2.4 percentage point rise compared to January 2009. Passenger traffic rose 0.4% last month, while capacity falling…

Global

American Airlines enhances Tokyo in-flight services

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2010

FORT WORTH, Texas, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beginning today, American Airlines First and Business Class customers traveling to and from Tokyo can savor a new,…

Global

American to lay off 175 pilots

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2010

American Airlines has said it plans to lay off 175 pilots in the first half of this year due to capacity cuts and too few retirements. According to a Bloomberg report, 80 pilots will…

Global

American Airlines vows to fight JAL-Delta tie-up

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2010

American Airlines has vowed to resist any move by JAL carrier and Delta Air Lines to apply for anti-trust immunity, Bloomberg has reported. Delta and American."We would move…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines losses narrow in Q4

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2010

FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., today reported a net loss of $344 million,…

Hotels

Welk resorts welcome new Central American property

Jan 12, 2010

Welk Resorts opened its seventh vacation ownership resort last month - Sirena del Mar, located in Los Cabos, Mexico. Members of the Welk Resorts Platinum Program will now have access to the…

Global

American Airlines traffic down in December

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2010

American Airlines reported that it flew 7.08 million passengers in December 2009 - 2.8% down year-on-year. However the carrier was able to cut capacity, in terms of available seat…

Hotels

Orient-Express Hotels aquires new South American property

Jan 2, 2010

Orient-Express Hotels Ltd. today announced the acquisition of a fifth property in Peru, the Hotel Rio Sagrado in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The 21 suite hotel, which opened in April…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines statement regarding flight 331

Mark Elliott Dec 24, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, December 22, 2009, American Airlines Flight 331, a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, overran the runway on…

Global

American Airlines statement regarding flight 331

Mark Elliott Dec 24, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, December 22, 2009, American Airlines Flight 331, a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, overran the runway on…

Global

American praises Open Skies accord

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines, a founding member of the oneworld

Airlines and Aviation

American eyes Japan open skies deal

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2009

TOKYO, Dec. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines today applauded Japanese and U.S. negotiators for their progress in developing an Open Skies accord that will govern aviation…

Global

American Airlines issues JAL statement

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines has issued the following statement:"American and its oneworld partners are confident that the total value…

Global

American gives employees customer service bonus

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines will award $10.6 million to approximately 71,000 employees - or an average of about $150 per eligible…

Global

American Airlines slams Virgin Atlantic claims

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2009

American Airlines today issued the following statement in response to a Virgin Atlantic filing made today with the U.S. Department of Transportation.FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 12…

Global

American CEO wants JAL as long-term partner

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines Chairman and CEO Gerard Arpey today reaffirmed the commitment of American and the oneworld

Airlines and Aviation

American CEO wants JAL as long-term partner

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines Chairman and CEO Gerard Arpey today reaffirmed the commitment of American and the oneworld

Global

American Airlines, Lexus offer free Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines and Lexus are kicking off the season of giving early with a free Wi-Fi inflight promotion for customers…

Global

American Airlines recognises first-time flyers

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines is demonstrating its appreciation for first-time flyers by giving these customers a commemorative "First…

Global

FAA investigates American Airlines

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2009

American Airlines is under investigation by the US Federal Aviation Administration over allegations of substandard repairs on its ageing fleet of MD-80 aircraft. US media reports over the…

Global

BA, American receive EU ‘statement of objections’

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2009

European competition officials have voiced concern about plans by British Airways, American Airlines and Spain's Iberia to intensify their co-operation on trans-Atlantic routes.The…

Global

Richest Americans lost US$300 billion last year

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2009

It might have been a tough year for the poor in the US, but the country's super-rich have also been hit by the recession, with the Forbes list of richest Americans showing a US$300…

Global

American Airlines plans for brighter future

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2009

American Airlines has raised US$2.9 billion in cash and financing and will expand at four US hubs to prepare for a recovery in travel demand. Bloomberg has reported that American's parent…

Global

American Airlines staff raise US$1m for Cancer Society

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Each of the past five years, American Airlines employees have laced up their sneakers to walk or run in the American…

Global

American Airlines load factor rises in August

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2009

American Airlines has reported a 1.2 percentage point rise in load factor last month. The carrier's load factor was 84.7% in August 2009, after it successfully realigned capacity with…

Global

Etihad wins approval for American Airlines codeshare

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2009

Etihad Airways has received regulatory approval for a new codeshare agreement with American Airlines. The agreement comes into effect this week, in time for Etihad's launch of flights…

Global

American helps every dog have his day

Mark Elliott Aug 7, 2009

The latest facility rolled-out by American Airlines at its New York JFK passenger terminal is a lawn for dogs (or cats) to relieve themselves on, before being packed in a kennel for…

Global

American Airlines posts quarterly loss

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2009

American Airlines' parent company, AMR, has posted aquarterly loss of US$319 million, excluding one-time expenses, Bloomberg hasreported. AMR's second-quarter revenue…

Global

Etihad, American Airlines sign codeshare agreement

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2009

Etihad Airways has announced details of a proposed new codeshare agreement with American Airlines. Subject to regulatory approval from the US government, the agreement will extend the…

Global

American to move to Pudong T2

Mark Elliott Mar 12, 2009

American Airlines has announced that it will relocate its operations in Shanghai from Pudong International Airport's Terminal 1 to Terminal 2. The move is scheduled for 29 March, means…

Airlines and Aviation

American, United report wider losses

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2009

The parent companies of American Airlines and United Airlines, AMR Corp. and UAL Corp., have reported wider fourth-quarter losses and said they will cut more jobs and flights because of…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines baggage handler talks fail

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2008

American Airlines (AA) and a union representing about 14,000 baggage handlers have ended talks after failing to reach a contract agreement, Bloomberg has reported. AA and the…

Features

American places huge Boeing order

Mark Elliott Oct 17, 2008

American Airlines (AA) has signed a purchase agreement with Boeing for an initial 42 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, to be delivered between 2012 and 2018. The deal also allows AA the option…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines considers "a la carte pricing"

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2008

American Airlines plans to introduce "a la carte pricing", where the airfare is broken into a basic fare with additional services for a fee.Associated Press said there were likely to be…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Americans go leaner and greener

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2008

An annual survey by TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel community, has shown that Americans are going lean and green by visiting national parks, hiking, and engaging…

Airlines and Aviation

United supports American Olympians

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2008

United said it will continue to remain the official airline sponsor of the US Olympic and Paralympic Teams, flying the athletes to Vancouver in 2010 and London in 2012. "At United,…

Airlines and Aviation

American buys more Boeings

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2008

Boeing and American Airlines have announced an order for an additional 26 Next-Generation 737-800s, airplanes that will help the carrier accelerate its fleet renewal plan.Twenty of the…

Airlines and Aviation

American, Iberia and BA plan deal

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2008

American Airlines (AA), British Airways (BA) and Iberia are considering forming a joint venture that would be one of the most powerful forces in the transatlantic aviation market,…

Airlines and Aviation

American starts cuts

Mark Elliott May 29, 2008

The parent company of American Airlines has confirmed its first round of reductions to its flight schedule as part of its previously announced plans. The initial changes to the flight…

Airlines and Aviation

American slashes jobs, add check-in fee

Mark Elliott May 22, 2008

The airline is also reducing domestic capacity by 12% and adding a $US15 fee to check a single bag, the first in the US. American Airlines executives were quoted saying that they had…

Airlines and Aviation

American offers in-flight Internet

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2008

American Airlines is on track to be the first US carrier to offer passengers hi-speed Internet access in-flight. It has completed its first aircraft installation of Aircell's internet…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet Airways American Airlines codeshare

Mark Elliott Feb 12, 2008

India's Jet Airways and American Airlines have launched a codeshare partnership. This is Jet Airways' third codeshare partnership, after its partnerships with Brussels Airlines and…

Events

Japan woos North American agents

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2007

The specialist programme involves website-based seminar and quizzes thereafter. Once certified as a Japan Travel Specialist , agents will be able to use the JTS logo, be listed on…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines gets nod for Beijing

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2007

American will fly the route with its 245-seat Boeing 777 aircraft in three-class configuration, China Hospitality News reported.American's Chicago hub is an important gateway to…

Features

American Express SIN sales up 18%

Mark Elliott Aug 28, 2007

The growth is attributed from a combination of new clients and the strong demand for business travel services out of Singapore. Irene See, Vice President and General Manger ASEAN said…

Features

Guess what kills most Americans abroad?

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2007

"Theroad-safety problem worldwide for travellers and locals constitutes a growingpublic health crisis," said Tony Bliss, lead road safety specialist forthe World Bank. He said it's…

Features

American Express optimises MI practice

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2007

The new MI solution gathers data from more than 60 critical global business markets and provides corporate travel clients with centralised, online access to comprehensive information…

Attractions & Tours

SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi to open its doors on 23 May 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 24, 2023

Miral, Abu Dhabi's leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences, announced that SeaWorld Abu Dhabi is set to open its doors to the public on the 23rd of May 2023.

Religious Tourism

Safety risks in the holy city for spring holiday travellers to Jerusalem 

Kanchan Nath Mar 24, 2023

Despite growing fears of civil unrest, millions of people are expected to visit Jerusalem this year as part of a religious pilgrimage or religious tourism to the Holy Land.

Sports Tourism

Hollywood star Will Smith visits AlUla and attends AlUla Camel Cup

Kanchan Nath Mar 24, 2023

Will Smith, the Hollywood star and multi-award-winning actor, enjoyed a day out in the ancient desert city of AlUla and attended the inaugural AlUla Camel Cup, the pinnacle of camel racing. 

Cruise

Norwegian Spirit To Call Australia Home For A Third Season

Joe Cusmano Mar 24, 2023

Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Spirit,  will spend her third season in Australia, with a brand-new local route between Sydney and Bali. During the 2024/25 season, Norwegian Cruise…

Airlines and Aviation

The Helsinki pivot – how Finnair navigated extraordinary market shocks

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023

It has been a rough three years for Finnair. As if the pandemic wasn’t bad enough, losing access to Russia’s airspace was another big blow. Now, the airline is taking steps to adjust.

Air

Riyadh Air Announces First Fleet Order Of 72 B787-9 Dreamliner

Joe Cusmano Mar 21, 2023

Riyadh Air, the new Saudi airline founded by the Public Investment Fund (“PIF”), announced a multibillion-dollar purchase for up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner planes. This…

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines celebrate first anniversary of franchise partnership

Kanchan Nath Mar 21, 2023

Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines today celebrate one year of their franchise partnership, having operated its inaugural international flight under the new Aer Lingus Regional franchise from…

Tourism Boards

VisitBritain/VisitEngland activity boosts economy by £673 mn

Kanchan Nath Mar 21, 2023

Visitors spent an additional £673 million (approx. USD 819.55 mn) across Britain as a result of activity by national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland, latest figures show. 

Attractions & Tours

Most popular US tourist attractions as per Google

Kanchan Nath Mar 21, 2023

Universal Orlando Studios in Florida Niagara Falls, Myrtle Beach and Glacier National Park are among the top tourist destinations that Americans are desperate to visit, according to Google…

TD Syndicated Partner

Urgent Demand for US Air Travel Upgrades

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Mar 21, 2023 0

by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor | Air travel will surpass pre-pandemic levels this spring, underscoring the urgent need for investment in the U.S. air travel system. Full article: Urgent…

Tourism Boards

‘Ask Britain Anything’ launched by British Airways and VisitBritain showcasing modern Britain in 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2023

British Airways and VisitBritain have joined forces in a new campaign that gives an insider’s view on modern Britain, with all its vibrancy and warmth, to inspire US visitors to book their…

Hospitality

Starbucks and McDonald’s maintain dominance as the world’s most valuable restaurant brands

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2023

Starbucks extends lead, remaining most valuable restaurant brand for 7th consecutive year, widening gap on McDonald’s.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada to launch new Montreal-Amsterdam summer flights

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2023

Air Canada announced the addition of new, non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer.

Tourism

Which passports have improved the most over the last 10 years

Kristin Mariano Mar 14, 2023

Depending on your passport, travel can be as simple as just booking flights, finding a hotel, and then simply going. But for many across the world, it’s not that easy—a number of…

Mergers & Acquisitions

Travelport acquires Deem

Kanchan Nath Mar 13, 2023

Travelport, a global technology company that powers travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, announced the acquisition of Deem, a leading corporate travel…

Partner content

5 ways Sabre reduces turbulence as NDC takes off

Kristin Mariano Mar 13, 2023

The New Distribution Capability (NDC) conversation is shifting from NDC in theory, to NDC in practice. Learn 5 ways Sabre makes it easier to book NDC content, now including Finnair.…

Tourism

No need to go to Japan: 6 spots to see cherry blossoms in Washington, DC

Kristin Mariano Mar 13, 2023

Built to honour George Washington, the first President of the United States, the Washington Monument was once the tallest building in the world at just over 555 feet and still holds the…

TD Syndicated Partner

Economy Seats on Airlines in the US are wide enough

Juergen T Steinmetz Mar 10, 2023 0

by: Juergen T Steinmetz | US Judge thinks seats on US air planes are large enough for American Travelers and issued a rule against Flyers Right. Full article: Economy Seats on Airlines in…

Hotels

The St. Regis San Francisco and Veuve Clicquot celebrate women

Chris Head Mar 10, 2023

Exquisite Evening Celebrates Female Empowerment and the Release of La Grande Dame 2015 with a Champagne Pairing Dinner

Hotels

Ella Resorts to open on 20 April 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2023

Moments away from the mediaeval city of Rhodes, 20 kms away from the international airport, both Ella Resorts properties, Helea Family Beach Resort and Elissa Lifestyle Resort, celebrate the…

Global

Japan is the best country for US residents to move to

Kristin Mariano Mar 10, 2023

Ibrinfo.org has created a ranking of the best countries for Americans to move to. To do this, they analyzed factors including the average monthly cost, monthly salary, rent, number of…

TD Syndicated Partner

IATA: Airline Passenger Demand Remains Strong

Harry Johnson Mar 9, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Total traffic in January 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 67.0% compared to January 2022 Full article: IATA: Airline Passenger Demand…

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2023 Caribbean travel and tourism outlook is favorable

Harry Johnson Mar 9, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | The Caribbean had one of the quickest recovery rates globally in 2022, with 28.3 million registered tourist visits in 2022 Full article: 2023 Caribbean travel and…

Cruise

Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils ‘Epicurean Perfection’

Kristin Mariano Mar 8, 2023

Today, Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury ocean cruise line, unveiled immersive new culinary programming - Epicurean Perfection - inspiring culinary exploration and…

Cruise

Cunard Announces Queen Anne Debut Sailings To Australia

Joe Cusmano Mar 7, 2023

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…

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Nevis Tourism names new Director of Sales & Marketing

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by: Harry Johnson | Mr. Jones brings over 14 years of marketing experience with an extensive wealth of knowledge in the area of customer service, sales, marketing Full article: Nevis…

Features

Top Ten passports in 2023 that improved the most over the last 10 years

Kanchan Nath Mar 1, 2023

Having a poweful passport that has visa-free access to more countries enables citizens to travel with ease.

Reports

Top Traveller Secrets and Mistakes Revealed 

Kanchan Nath Feb 28, 2023

The world's most experienced travellers expose how to manage inflation, potential airline disruptions and a very busy forecast for global tourism in 2023.

Tourism Boards

VisitBritain launches multi-million pound campaign inspiring visitors to ‘See Things Differently,’ driving bookings to Britain

Kristin Mariano Feb 28, 2023

National tourism agency VisitBritain has this week started rolling out its new multi-million pound international campaign for 2023 to drive tourism to Britain. The international GREAT…

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US hotels go on hiring spree, offer better wages and benefits

Harry Johnson Feb 28, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, hotel employment is down by more than 250,000 jobs compared to February 2020 Full article: US hotels go on hiring…

Cruise

Oceania cruises showcases the natural wonders of Alaska’s “Last Frontier”

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023

Oceania Cruises offers an abundance of immersive experiences in “The Last Frontier,” embedding travellers in the fabric of Alaska’s local communities.

Airlines and Aviation

oneworld’s wins Best Airline Alliance in Cellars in the Sky awards

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023

The oneworld Alliance has been named Best Airline Alliance yet again in the Cellars in the Sky Awards, in recognition of the alliance’s member airlines having the best wine in-flight.

Reports

Summer holidays shrink 4% amid cost-of-living crunch 

Kanchan Nath Feb 23, 2023

Summer holidays in the UK have shrunk nearly 4% as the cost of living crunch weighs on what holidaymakers can afford, holiday rental specialist Key Data can reveal.

Sports Tourism

Best states for mountain biking 

Kanchan Nath Feb 22, 2023

New research reveals that Vermont is the best state for mountain biking. The research by bike experts icebike.org analyzed the 50 states based on a review of multiple factors related to…

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US expects 62.8 million international visitors in 2023

Harry Johnson Feb 22, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News US international visitation to reach 82.4 million in 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic 2019 visitation of…

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Hotel-generated tax revenue will reach new highs in 2023

Harry Johnson Feb 21, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Hotels are making significant strides toward recovery, supporting millions of jobs and generating…

Airlines and Aviation

Seamless Air Alliance collaborates with GSMA

Kanchan Nath Feb 21, 2023

The objective of the collaboration is to create a scalable framework for establishing commercial roaming agreements between respective members.

Airlines and Aviation

Air India’s record plane orders to modernize fleet and expand network

Kanchan Nath Feb 20, 2023

The sheer size of this new order shows that Air India's wants to reclaim its pole position in India's crowded aviation market and acquire a strategic edge, say experts.

Hospitality

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts enriched living in Rosewood Residences Turtle Creek In Dallas

Kristin Mariano Feb 20, 2023

Turtle Creek, Dallas, is where the Rosewood story began. A peaceful, walkable neighborhood surrounded by grand parks and close to Dallas’s most celebrated sites, it’s not only one of the…

Hospitality

 ‘Dhamaka’ opens at the JW Marriott Aerocity, Delhi

Kanchan Nath Feb 18, 2023

In a masterful display of culinary artistry, Masters of Marriott Bonvoy and Culinary Culture kickstart 2023 on a high note as they welcome ‘Dhamaka’ to India for the very first time.

Travel Tech

AMEX-GBT and Amadeus renew strategic agreement

Kristin Mariano Feb 17, 2023

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) and Amadeus have renewed their strategic long-term technology agreement to address the challenges and opportunities of the evolving…

Airlines and Aviation

SKY express offers up to -50% to Thessaloniki, Chania, Heraklion, and Rhodes

Kanchan Nath Feb 17, 2023

SKY express invites all to travel with the most competitive terms to four beloved Greek cities, offering  a discount of up to -50%.

Appointments

Chapman Freeborn appoints James Edwards as General Manager – UK

Kanchan Nath Feb 16, 2023

Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has appointed James Edwards as General Manager – UK.

Hotels

Asia hotel prices remained lower in Dec 2022 than 2019

Kanchan Nath Feb 15, 2023

Digitrips has revealed Asia is the only region in the world where top destinations still offered prices (per room-night) below 2019 levels at the end of 2022, as hotels strive to boost…

Global

Sleep tourism: Top 7 factors driving this travel trend

Kristin Mariano Feb 15, 2023

As sleep tourism is set to become one of the biggest travel trends this year, Martin Seeley, the CEO and sleep expert at MattressNextDay has shared sleep tourism is, what to expect…

Airlines and Aviation

Get closer to the Super Bowl with Aer Lingus

Kanchan Nath Feb 14, 2023

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…

TD Syndicated Partner

Working From Home Preferences: the US vs. the UK

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by: editor | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News We’ve compiled some statistics that might pique your interest when it comes to the current trends in remote…

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Foreign visitors spent $16.5 billion on US travel in December 2022

Harry Johnson Feb 13, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News International visitors spent nearly $16.5 billion on travel to, and tourism-related activities within,…

Airports

Airport lounges grow in popularity

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2023

In the past, airport lounges were almost all-exclusive domain of business and frequent travellers. But lately, as mass flight delays in the US have showcased, lounges have seen a rising…

Attractions & Tours

PAFF (Palazzo Arti Fumetto Friuli) becomes the International Museum of Comic Art

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2023

Under the artistic direction of its founder, Giulio De Vita, PAFF! International Museum of Comic Art is one of a kind in Italy, with organisations similar in concept and size found only in…

Features

Long-haul travel sentiment to Europe improves

Kanchan Nath Feb 7, 2023

Over 60% of potential travellers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, and the US intend to travel long-haul in 2023, with Europe being top of mind.

Cruise

Cruise Baltic reviews 2022

Kanchan Nath Feb 7, 2023

In 2022 at least one Baltic port welcomed calls every month and the total number of guests, calls and turnarounds have increased significantly since 2021.

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IATA: Air travel recovery is on for the full year

Harry Johnson Feb 6, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Airline industry left 2022 in far stronger shape than it entered, as most governments lifted COVID-19…

Awards

Puducherry named ‘The Most Welcoming Region’ in India followed by Kerala and Rajasthan

Kanchan Nath Feb 6, 2023

As travel continues to make its return in most parts of the world, digital travel brand Booking.com announces the recipients of its eleventh annual Traveller Review Awards, including 2023’s…

TD Syndicated Partner

Pakistan bans Wikipedia over ‘blasphemous’ content

Harry Johnson Feb 5, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Wikipedia has been blocked in Pakistan for failure to delete some content judged "sacrilegious" by…

TD Syndicated Partner

Ship Allura is part of Oceania Cruises

Juergen T Steinmetz Feb 4, 2023 0

by: Juergen T Steinmetz | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Oceania Cruises, the world’s largest culinary and destination-focused cruise line, introduces …

Cruise

Oceania Cruises To Welcome New Ship Allura To Its Fleet

Joe Cusmano Feb 4, 2023

Oceania Cruises, the world’s largest culinary and destination-focused cruise line, introduces Allura, naming the second Allura Class ship, which will carry 1,200 passengers. Allura, the…

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Tourism Seychelles at Travel & Adventure Show in New York USA 

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Feb 4, 2023 0

by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Tourism Seychelles recently exhibited at the Travel & Adventure Show 2023 edition in…

Associations

UNWTO announces winning start-ups for ‘Awake Tourism Challenge’

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

UNWTO has announced the winners of its 'Awake Tourism Challenge', celebrating the start-ups that are reshaping the sector in every global region.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Expedia: Flight searches up 40%

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

According to the latest data from travel app Expedia, travellers are already planning their spring getaways, eyeing everything from Caribbean beach escapes to Alaskan cruises. 

Tourism

Valentine’s Day hotspots across Asia

Kristin Mariano Feb 2, 2023

Love is in the Air at Ho Tram Beach Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort will offer romantic private dining experiences, a spa journey, sweet treats, cocktails and more to celebrate Valentine’s…

Tourism

Texas’ top rodeo experiences for 2023

Kristin Mariano Feb 2, 2023

Texas is world-famous for its proud cowboy culture and myriad of rodeo events, and with 2023 marking 140 years since the Lone Star State’s first rodeo in Pecos, travellers have plenty of…

Global

Why ‘smaller is better than big’ in cruise ships?

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

More and more ports, famed cities, and environmentally sensitive maritime areas are banning large and mega ships due to over tourism,  limiting the number of ships or even capping the number…

Airlines and Aviation

44,500 new aircraft worth USD2.7 trillion to be delivered over next two decades

Kanchan Nath Jan 27, 2023

The new Cirium Fleet Forecast reveals demand for approximately 44,500 new aircraft globally over the next two decades, worth USD2.9 trillion. 

Global

Solo Travel: A growing trend in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2023

Some of us have played around with traveling alone for one reason or another. This is especially true in the post-pandemic environment where we all want to make up for lost time on the road.…

Reports

Top trending destinations for 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2023

Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research found that travellers are feeling overwhelmingly more optimistic about traveling in 2023 compared to last year.

Corporate & Business

Corporate Traveller reveals top travel perks for credit cardholders in 2023 

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2023

This year’s strong demand for domestic and international travel has also seen a resurgence in the accumulation of rewards points.

TD Syndicated Partner

Tourism Innovation Summit to focus on digital revolution

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by: editor | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News In addition to staying in Seville, Spain, Tourism Innovation Summit 2023 (TIS) is planning to boost technology…

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US travel 2023: Traveling more, spending less

Harry Johnson Jan 26, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News The travel bug has bitten the majority of Americans as 51% plan to travel more in 2023 than they did in…

Cruise

Norwegian Cruise line holdings’ new ‘experiences at sea’ division

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2023

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced  “Experiences at Sea,” the union of Sixthman Festivals at Sea, a subsidiary of NCL, and the Company’s Charters, Meetings and Incentives (“CM&I”)…

Airlines and Aviation

The fastest growing source markets with flights to Madrid for 2023 

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2023

Mexico and Colombia lead the destinations with the highest growth in air capacity to travel to the Spanish capital in 2023

Corporate & Business

Amex GBT integrates with CHOOOSE

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2023

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), announced a new agreement with climate tech company CHOOOSE to integrate its carbon emissions calculations across Amex GBT’s travel…

Tourism

Most popular travel aesthetics inspiring holidaymakers for 2023

Kristin Mariano Jan 24, 2023

If you’re not regularly scrolling on TikTok or creating boards on Pinterest, you may not be aware of what a ‘travel aesthetic’ is, but it’s a trend that is inspiring Gen-Zs to travel the…

Appointments

Windstar Cruises appoints Joe Jiffo as Director of Field Sales  

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2023

Windstar Cruises has named Joe Jiffo as the new director of field sales, where he is responsible for guiding the small ship cruise line’s North America field sales team and inside sales…

Air

Travel Has Returned, But Low Airfares Have Not

Joe Cusmano Jan 23, 2023

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission predicts that high costs will continue through 2023, despite recent statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing that…

TD Syndicated Partner

The most important issue for LGBTQ+ travelers

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by: editor | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel & Tourism News A new research report, Portrait of LGBTQ+ Travelers in America™ – a comprehensive study into this group’s travel…

Air

Airbus Leads Despite Boeing’s Best Efforts

Joe Cusmano Jan 19, 2023

Airbus continues to be the world’s leading aircraft maker, despite Boeing’s aggressive push to deliver as many planes as possible before the end of the year.  With a total of 1,078 gross…

Partner content

Unique live music experiences in the authentic U.S. South

Kristin Mariano Jan 19, 2023

American music’s roots run deep through the authentic U.S. South. The southern states are world-renowned for their vibrant music scene: from country to jazz to rock to bluegrass and so so so…

TD Syndicated Partner

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor appoints Joseph Colina as general manager

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by: eTN Managing Editor | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel & Tourism News The post Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor appoints Joseph Colina as general manager appeared first on TD (Travel…

Appointment announcement

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor appoints Joseph Colina as general manager

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2023

Raffles Grand Hotel d’Angkor, the iconic 90-year-old luxury hotel on the doorstep of the ancient Khmer archeological sites of Angkor, has appointed Joseph Colina as its new General…

Air

Airline strikes on the horizon, how travel insurance can help

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2023

With airlines and airport service providers walking off the job around the world, the potential for travel disruption due to labour issues is very real. Travel insurance marketplace…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA Air to launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines

Kristin Mariano Jan 12, 2023

EVA Air will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines, starting on March 30, 2023. The addition of Clark International Airport will give EVA Air…

TD Syndicated Partner

Norwegian Cruise Line Executive VP named new FCCA OC Chair

Harry Johnson Jan 9, 2023 0

Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) announced that Daniel S. Farkas, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), has been appointed…

Cruise

Emerald Cruises’ new Caribbean & Central America offers with free flights and savings of up to GBP1,600 per couple

Kristin Mariano Jan 9, 2023

2023 is shaping up to be a huge year for Emerald Cruises. Their all-new custom-built luxury yachts, Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara – each carrying a maximum of 100 guests per journey…

TD Syndicated Partner

WTTC Sees No New Dangers When Traveling to China

Juergen T Steinmetz Jan 8, 2023 0

On the day, the Chinese Government is opening up for tourism and travel again, the US, Germany and other countries impose warnings. WTTC Sees No New Dangers When Traveling to China

TD Syndicated Partner

Shots fired on AeroMexico flight about to take off for Mexico City

Juergen T Steinmetz Jan 7, 2023 0

Three Mexican airports, Culiacán International, Mazatlán International (MZT), and Los Mochis International (LMM) were closed. Shots fired on AeroMexico flight about to take off for Mexico…

Features

China Matters’ Feature: A Modern Makeover of a 600-year City

Kanchan Nath Jan 6, 2023

Originally set up as a defense post against pirates and other foes during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Suochengli was later converted to a residential area for civilians to live.

Partner content

Must-visit historic sites that shaped the authentic U.S. South

Kristin Mariano Jan 5, 2023

The South of USA is full of historic sites, monuments and commemorative museums.

Appointment announcement

Accor Appoints Omer Acar as CEO Raffles & Orient Express

Kristin Mariano Jan 5, 2023

Accor has announced that Omer Acar has been appointed as CEO Raffles & Orient Express. His appointment will be effective March 1st, 2023. An eminent specialist in luxury hospitality,…

Special Reports

Cirium: Iberia most on-time airline in Europe in 2022

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2023

Iberia has been named as the European leader for airline on-time performance for 2022 by Cirium, the global aviation analytics leader.

Tourism

Best countries to visit if you’re vegan or vegetarian

Kristin Mariano Dec 30, 2022

In honour of Veganuary, researchers have found the world's most vegan and vegetarian-friendly countries to visit with destinations including India and Poland. The team at Busuu have…

Partner content

4 stunning sky bars in the heart of Bangkok you should stop by

Kristin Mariano Dec 29, 2022

Centara Hotels and Resorts houses some of the best rooftop bars and restaurants in the Thai capital that are perfect places to eat, drink and meet. The following are the four must-visit sky…

Attractions & Tours

Yas Marina celebrates the festive season in style

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2022

Yas Marina gears up to host an unforgettable festive season, with an incredible offering of mouth-watering and scrumptious dining options.

Features

140 Emirati students to start Khotwa (RizeUp) scholarship

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2022

Having successfully navigated a rigorous application and selection process, 140 Emiratis scholars in the inaugural Khotwa (RizeUp) scholarship program - launched by Abu Dhabi Department of…

Food & Drink

Phuket is the best hotspot for foodies

Kristin Mariano Dec 23, 2022

Dining as a family is a staple in most households as it brings everybody together over good food. In fact, recent studies have shown that 84% of parents agreed that family meals were…

Partner content

Top arts and cultural experiences travellers should not miss in the authentic U.S. South

Kristin Mariano Dec 22, 2022

From its many cultural influences, the South developed its own unique customs, dialects, arts, literature, cuisine, dance, and music.

Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line Unveils Details For Carnival Venezia

Joe Cusmano Dec 20, 2022

Carnival Cruise Line unveiled new details about what guests can expect when they board the next ship to join the fleet, Carnival Venezia. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise…

Tourism

Where to ski in 2023 in USA and Canada

Kristin Mariano Dec 20, 2022

With mountain upgrades, anniversaries and million-dollar renovations, there’s something to suit every skier or snowboarder in 2023. From bucket list Japanese destinations to…

Hotels

It’s a Go! The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon turns its grand opening into a festival of music

Chris Head Dec 19, 2022

A dynamic and immersive cultural epicenter taking residence inside the iconic King Power Mahanakhon, The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon celebrated its grand opening with a Festival of Music on…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Ho Chi Minh City celebrates  ‘Vibrant Festival, Vibrant Journey’

Kanchan Nath Dec 16, 2022

Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism organised the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week 2022, themed "Vibrant Festival, Vibrant Journey" with a series of experiential tourism - sports - music…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

ILTM Cannes unites luxury travel industry

Kanchan Nath Dec 16, 2022

ILTM Cannes, the world’s luxury travel event portfolio, celebrated its 21st edition last week, 5-8 December 2022. 

Tourism

7 significant travel trends to expect in 2023

Kristin Mariano Dec 16, 2022

2022 marked a return to form for travel and tourism – and while there may be rising costs globally, it’s not stopping travellers from taking holidays and exploring the world. In fact,…

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus launches largest UK transatlantic summer schedule to date

Kanchan Nath Dec 15, 2022

Aer Lingus has launched its biggest ever summer 2023 schedule for UK customers with a record-breaking 2.25 million seats on sale to North America.

Cruise

MSC Celebrates the Launch of its Newest Cruise Ship in New York

Joe Cusmano Dec 14, 2022

MSC Cruises has increased its emphasis on the New York and American cruise markets with the launch of its newest ship, the MSC Seascape. Founded 30 years ago, the cruise line has 21…

Airlines and Aviation

Amex GBT forecasts ‘fare rises’ on key business routes

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2022

Air Monitor 2023, published by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), forecasts widespread air fare price rises around the world, due to a range of factors including inflation,…

Training

IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Skills Academy goes global 

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded its world class training programme to offer core learning content in eight additional languages, making it a truly global resource that will benefit…

Reports

Top ten unusual Christmas markets around the world  

Kanchan Nath Dec 9, 2022

From life sized gingerbread houses to floating ice rinks, travel experts have named the top ten Christmas markets for tourists to visit around the world - and two of them are in the UK

Features

Sustainable travel takes center stage during Amadeus hackathon 

Kanchan Nath Dec 9, 2022

Sustainability in travel was the focus of Amadeus’ worldwide hackathon, which saw more than 2,500 student registrants. The hackathon offered students an opportunity to code on a cloud native…

Special Reports

Top 10 global places to travel for the festive season by Sabre

Kanchan Nath Dec 9, 2022

With the big festive getaway about to begin, new bookings insights revealed by Sabre show improving travel confidence and the emerging festive destinations of choice for global travellers.

Travel Tech

Amex GBT and Traxo pilot solution for pre-trip data

Kanchan Nath Dec 9, 2022

Traxo, Inc., the world’s only provider of real-time corporate travel data capture, and American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), the world’s B2B travel platform, are piloting a…

Special Reports

America’s dream Christmas destinations

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2022

New research reveals that Iceland is America's dream Christmas destination. The study by Iceland.org, the travel and tour management company in Iceland, examined Google Ads data to discover…

Hotels

Hyatt to expand independent collection brands in key global destinations through 2025

Kristin Mariano Dec 8, 2022

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the continued global growth of its Independent Collection brands, including recent openings and a strong development pipeline through 2025 across The…

Tourism

Italy: Shopping tourism could exceed 2mn tourists in 2023

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022

The research and consulting company “Risposte Turismo” has revealed that in Bologna shopping Tourism – The Italian Forum is back after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

Special Reports

Where to travel to save on costs and give back in 2023?

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2022

Travel appetite is back, with 2023 set to be the first full year of recovery since the pandemic. G Adventures’ Where to Travel list highlights the best adventures for 2023 that offer…

Hotels

OTH Hotels Resorts partners with Shiji Group

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2022

Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, has announced that OTH Hotels Resorts has gone live with advanced reputation management, cloud POS and Golf, Spa and Activities management…

Airlines and Aviation

IATA: Air traffic increased by almost 50% in Oct 2022

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2022

The data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that in October of this year, the total air traffic increased by 44.6 per cent compared to the figures…

Interviews

All Y’all Are Welcome: Escape to the authentic South of the USA

Kristin Mariano Dec 5, 2022

Travel Daily Media has spoken with Liz Bittner about Travel South USA’s travel pillars it is promoting and its partnership with inspirational travel platform Vacaay.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates highlights its history of community collaboration and local business support in the UAE

Kanchan Nath Dec 2, 2022

On its home soil, Emirates also chooses to celebrate and support local suppliers, in a nod to its Emirati heritage and dedication to the development of the UAE.

Tourism

31% of US premium travellers entrust flight booking to travel advisors

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2022

Recent study data from Voyagu notes that more than a third of American premium travellers prefer utilizing advisor services when flying internationally.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan 

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…

Global

UNWTO at COP27: Uniting tourism around tangible climate action plans

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2022

The tourism sector has set out its plans to achieve its climate action ambitions. At COP27, UNWTO brought leading sector stakeholders together to share practical insights into accelerating…

Airlines and Aviation

Any discomfort for a cheaper flight?

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2022

Research conducted by the travel search engine ‘WayAway’ shows a majority of Americans would consider options like flying standing up, having no access to a bathroom or taking five…

Partner content

Here’s why MICE organisers should choose Singapore for their next event

Kristin Mariano Nov 22, 2022

As travel continues to recover, meetings and events are also picking up. There is no better place to hold an event in Southeast Asia than in Singapore.

Cruise

Azamara Cruises Reveals Itineraries for 2024/25

Joe Cusmano Nov 18, 2022

Azamara has announced 44 new itineraries for 2024/25, covering every corner of the globe. The Azamara Quest will visit South Africa, the Azamara Journey will sail the coast of South…

Airlines and Aviation

Now fly direct London to Cincinnati with British Airways

Kanchan Nath Nov 18, 2022

British Airways has announced a new direct route from London Heathrow to the Cincinnati region, starting from Summer 2023. Cincinnati will become the 27th US destination served directly from…

Air

IATA Emphasises Asia-Pacific Objectives Post COVID-19

Joe Cusmano Nov 17, 2022

As the Asia-Pacific area moves forwards from COVID-19, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the region to prepare for the expected spike in traffic. The airline…

Appointments

amana promotes Sahar Haidar to head its Global Operations

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

amana, a leading online neo-broker in the MENA region, has announced the appointment of Sahar Haidar as the new Director of Global Operations.

TD Syndicated Partner

Montreal 2022 Cruise Season: Encouraging Results

Harry Johnson Nov 16, 2022 0

The first post-pandemic cruise season welcomed more than 50,000 passengers and crew, surpassing our spring forecast. This summer of recovery began on May 7 with the arrival of American Queen…

Europe

Tourism in Europe to recover 75% of 2019 Travel Volumes in 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 15, 2022

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has revealed that Europe is expected to recover almost 75 per cent of 2019 travel volumes by the end of this year

Singapore Tourism Board champions sustainability in MICE

Kristin Mariano Nov 15, 2022

Some of the key highlights presented by the Singapore Tourism Board at the recently concluded IMEX Frankfurt event were the launch of INSPIRE Global 2.0 program assistance scheme for event…

Cruise

New Royal Caribbean terminal opens in Texas

Kristin Mariano Nov 15, 2022

Everything’s bigger in Texas, and the biggest, boldest adventure has arrived. Royal Caribbean International’s new $125 million cruise terminal in Galveston, Texas, opened its doors and…

Features

Brazil positions itself as haven for digital nomads

Kristin Mariano Nov 14, 2022

Brazil is granting visas and temporary residence permits for immigrants without an employment relationship in Latin America’s largest country and whose professional activity can be carried…

Cruise

Emerald Cruises goes where it’s never ‘Carib’-been before

Kristin Mariano Nov 14, 2022

Want to get off the beaten track in the tropics? Visiting fifteen Caribbean islands and Central American countries for the first time ever, small ship experts Emerald Cruises is offering…

Tourism

Brazil positions itself as a haven for digital nomads

Kristin Mariano Nov 14, 2022

Brazil is granting visas and temporary residence permits for immigrants without an employment relationship in Latin America’s largest country and whose professional activity can be carried…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Decarbonising business travel with GBTA

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

An acknowledgment of urgency, value of collaboration, and the need for concrete action were the pervasive drivers of GBTA’s first Global Sustainability Summit which focused on decarbonising…

Hospitality

The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon rolls into the festive season with larger-than-life retro glam fest

Chris Head Nov 10, 2022

From roller disco and a designer Christmas tree to stellar music programming and Champagne-fueled destination dining, the line-up of end-of-the-year events is here to dazzle

Travel Tech

Travelport joins Travalyst Coalition and escalates focus on sustainability in travel retailing

Kristin Mariano Nov 10, 2022

Travelport has joined the global sustainable travel coalition, Travalyst, as part of the company’s commitment to driving sustainability forward in travel retailing. Travelport will also…

Hospitality

World of Hyatt introduces FIND: A platform of curated well-being experiences

Kristin Mariano Nov 10, 2022

Grounded in its ongoing efforts to inspire and empower travellers to pursue their individual well-being goals, World of Hyatt is introducing FIND, an experiences platform, through Hyatt’s…

Cruise

The New Carnival Celebration Cruise Ship Joins The Fleet

Joe Cusmano Nov 9, 2022

Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship is appropriately named Carnival Celebration in honour of the company’s 50th anniversary. She’s the cruise line’s second LNG-fuelled vessel, helping…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Misk Global Forum set to bridge generations

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022

The Misk Global Forum (MGF) will return on 9-10 November with a hybrid format, hosting people in-person for the first time since 2019, with an array of world-renowned speakers set to take…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates returns to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022

Emirates has resumed its flights to two South American destinations, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, which were previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

TD Syndicated Partner

International visitors spent $14.7 billion in US in September

Harry Johnson Nov 8, 2022 0

Americans spent $15.5 billion traveling abroad, yielding a balance of trade deficit of $802 million for the month. International visitors spent $14.7 billion in US in September

Cruise

MSC Reveals The Name Of The Second World Class Cruise Ship

Joe Cusmano Nov 4, 2022

MSC World America will be the name given to the next ship, which will be deployed in North America. The new ship’s name is MSC World America, and the announcement reveals not only…

Tourism

Visit San Antonio appoints Travel and Tourism Marketing as its UK representative

Kanchan Nath Nov 4, 2022

Visit San Antonio has appointed Travel and Tourism Marketing as its first UK Representative Office, effective immediately.

Air

Airlines In The United States Report Record Profits

Joe Cusmano Nov 4, 2022

The three largest U.S. airlines had a great summer, making over $2 billion in profits as Americans flocked to fly, although airfares are far higher than the previous year. On…

Cruise

Silversea Cruises to return to Asia

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2022

Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has confirmed its highly anticipated return to Asia, with four ships—Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit, and Silver…

Tourism

Philippines forefronts as a premier dive destination

Kristin Mariano Nov 3, 2022

The Philippines, spearheaded by the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, is back in full force to position the country as a premier dive…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand Service To New York Avoids Stopover

Joe Cusmano Nov 2, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines Makes Its Landing In Brisbane

Joe Cusmano Nov 1, 2022

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…

Cruise

Positive Outlook For The Cruise Industry

Joe Cusmano Oct 28, 2022

As the largest cruise line in the world recovers from the devastating effects of the pandemic, its CEO is optimistic about the company’s future. Royal Caribbean International…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

GBTA’s milestones for sustainability

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and its charitable arm, the GBTA Foundation, announced new developments in its commitment, partnering and programming in sustainability to…

Airlines and Aviation

JetBlue sees continued recovery

Kanchan Nath Oct 26, 2022

JetBlue has credited its Northeast Alliance partnership with American Airlines for the continued recovery of corporate revenue compared with 2019 levels. As informed by a news report in…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada Increase Frequency On Brisbane To Vancouver

Joe Cusmano Oct 25, 2022

Beginning in June 2023, Air Canada will increase its service from four times per week to daily between Brisbane and Vancouver. After returning to the service in July 2022, Air Canada…

Airlines and Aviation

Saudi RIA airlines to order 80 jets?

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2022

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in talks with Boeing Co. and Airbus SE regarding orders for about 80 jets, the first aircraft purchases for the new national airline, RIA.

Sports Tourism

Ireland plans to boost bike tourism

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2022

Ireland plans to host the opening stages of the upcoming Tour de France in either 2026 or 2027, with main representatives in the country expressing interest in the formal bidding process to…

Corporate & Business

UK firms plan to increase business travel in 2023

Kanchan Nath Oct 24, 2022

Two-thirds of UK companies plan to increase spending on business travel by at least 50 per cent over the next year, according to research from corporate card company American Express

Cruise

Norwegian Introduces Norwegian Prima Cruise Ship

Joe Cusmano Oct 24, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Prima set the standard for the line’s new class of cruise ships in 2022. The first of six Prima-class ships, the opulent ship provides a variety of…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways sponsors Qatar Creates

Kanchan Nath Oct 24, 2022

Qatar Airways announces its continued support of Qatar Creates October Edition, which brings together eminent creatives and pioneers from the global art world to Doha for a week of fashion,…

Airlines and Aviation

United Adds Summer Service To Three New Cities in 2023

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Will supersonic aircrafts be the ‘speed savior’ game-changers?

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022

As American Airlines becomes the third major carrier to place an order for Boom Supersonic’s new Overture jets, Jim Scott, co-founder at aircraft component supply specialist Artemis…

Airports

London Gatwick announces 51 flights a week to USA

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022

The increased transatlantic schedule – as JetBlue adds a second daily flight to New York from 31 October – comes in time for the peak booking period ahead of the Thanksgiving and Christmas…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand improves offering on longer Tasman and Island services

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022

From 30 October, all new Economy bookings made on Air New Zealand’s Tahiti, Perth and Honolulu services will enjoy the full-inflight service offering, including a tasty meal, Inflight…

Weddings & Honeymoon

Top Ten picks for Destination Weddings

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022

Research by wedding finance experts at money.co.uk has revealed that India is the world's most sought-after place for a destination wedding, according to Google search data.

Italy

Greece: International arrivals surpassed pre-pandemic levels in September

Kanchan Nath Oct 12, 2022

The Greek authorities have said that international arrivals at country’s regional airports exceeded the pre-pandemic figures in September of this year.

Cruise

Oceania Cruises Introduces New Innovative Bar Program

Joe Cusmano Oct 12, 2022

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is reaching new heights of innovation and diversity with the launch of an upgraded, inventive bar…

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines Plans to Resume Hong Kong Flights From January

Joe Cusmano Oct 12, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus to restart daily direct flights to Hartford from 26 March

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2022

 Aer Lingus is to restart its daily service to Hartford, Connecticut, direct from Dublin, as the airline continues to rebuild and grow its transatlantic network.

Airlines and Aviation

IATA: Peak travel season ends on a high note in August

Kanchan Nath Oct 8, 2022

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for August 2022 showing continued momentum in the air travel recovery.

Attractions & Tours

Red Savannah launches ‘Grand Tour of Europe’ by private jet in 2023

Kanchan Nath Oct 6, 2022

Luxury travel specialist, Red Savannah, launches an inaugural Grand Tour of Europe by Private Jet. Commencing 12 September 2023, this exciting journey will travel to Europe’s most coveted…

Hospitality

Hotelbeds rounds up top 5 trends this summer

Kristin Mariano Oct 5, 2022

As summer just closed, Hotelbeds rounded-up the top 5 trends for this last summer. With rich data gathered from its unique position at the heart of the travel ecosystem, Hotelbeds can…

Global

PHIST 5 concludes with green pledges and cultural extravaganza

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2022

PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), back as a live, in-person gathering, the fast-paced event tackled the key topics impacting the region and supported the green recovery…

Guest Column

Unlocking the Gen Z Travel Mindset: Affordable, Safe & Unforgettable Experiences

KaylynPolicastri928 Sep 28, 2022

Unlocking the Gen Z Travel Mindset: Affordable, Safe & Unforgettable Experiences By Gordon Gurnik It’s no wonder Gen Z is seeking travel experiences in droves. In their lifetime,…

TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Liz Ortiguera – CEO of PATA

Michaela Connor Sep 26, 2022

Liz is from a Philippine heritage and grew up in the states. Early in her career she wanted to be a scientist but quickly learnt she was more passionate about people than molecules.

Tourism

7 expert planning tips for your next ‘workation’

Kristin Mariano Sep 21, 2022

Described as “the same job with more sand and better coffee”, the global searches for ‘working holiday’ have soared by 82.66% since April 2021 to July 2022. Workation is a move, for…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand Touches Down In New York

Joe Cusmano Sep 20, 2022

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…

Appointments

Booking.Com appoints Santosh Kumar as country manager

Kanchan Nath Sep 16, 2022

Booking.Com appoints Santosh Kumar as country manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia.

Global

Green Expo returns to PHIST

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2022

PHIST 2022, (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), the latest edition of this sustainable tourism forum, will take place on 26 September 2022 as a live event and Green Expo.

Travel insurance

Global travel insurance market to grow by USD 9.88 bn during 2022-2026

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2022

The global travel insurance market is expected to grow by USD 9.88 bn during 2022-2026, accelerating at a CAGR of 9.23% during the forecast period.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

PHIST, southeast Asia’s biggest and best sustainable tourism forum is back as a live, in person event!

Chris Head Sep 12, 2022

Over 1,000 participants and 30 green exhibitors are expected to gather at Angsana Laguna Phuket on 26 th September 2022 for face-to-face debates, discussions and networking opportunities

Hotels

Autumn experiences at COMO Castello Del Nero, Tuscany

Kristin Mariano Sep 9, 2022

COMO Castello Del Nero, the twelfth-century castello set within 740 acres amidst the rolling hills of the Chianti region, is extending its opening to 1st December, enabling guests to…

Bahamas

Cruise passenger dies in shark attack while snorkeling

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2022

A US cruise ship passenger was killed by a shark while snorkeling near the Bahamas.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and JetBlue to end codeshare

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2022

Emirates and JetBlue are ending their codeshare partnership from 30 October 2022. Customers of both carriers will no longer be able to earn miles through their frequent flyer programs.

Airlines and Aviation

IATA’s July data reveals recovery in air travel is strong

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2022

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announces passenger data for July 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel continues to be strong.

Hotels

HFTP announces 2023 HITEC North America advisory council

Kanchan Nath Sep 7, 2022

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP), producers of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) has put together an expert group of industry…

Hotels

Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club opens with 80 keys

Kanchan Nath Sep 7, 2022

Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club in buzzing Chaweng Beach of Thailand has officially opened its doors.

Hotels

Amex GBT to upgrade with Travelport+ Technology

Kanchan Nath Sep 6, 2022

Travelport, and American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) have renewed their strategic relationship with a multi-year agreement which includes the use of Travelport’s next…

Hotels

Gdas Bali, an upcoming wellness resort to offer 27- retreat suites

Kanchan Nath Sep 6, 2022

Initiated by American entrepreneur and producer, Russell Simmons, Gdas Bali is an upcoming holistic health and wellness resort located in Kumbuh, Mas Bali.

Airlines and Aviation

US airlines take top spots in passenger rankings: Cirium

Kanchan Nath Sep 3, 2022

Major US carriers made a clean sweep of the top four places as aviation analytics firm Cirium revealed its 2021 World Airline Passenger Rankings.

Corporate & Business

CWT Center of Excellence by Maura Geertsma

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2022

CWT announces a newly formalised Center of Excellence, dedicated to strengthening end-to-end customer experiences, satisfaction and retention, led by travel industry veteran, Maura Geertsma.

Tourism

Phuket welcomes over 400K tourists in four months – Immigration

Kristin Mariano Sep 1, 2022

More than 400,000 foreign tourists have landed in Phuket since May 1st when the Test and Go program, according to Phuket Immigration.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines Drops Mask Requirement On Many Routes

Joe Cusmano Sep 1, 2022

Passengers flying on Singapore Airlines will no longer be required to wear face masks on some flights beginning next Monday, 29 August joining other international airlines such as…

Global

Sabre plans large investment in India

Kanchan Nath Aug 31, 2022

American tech giant Sabre Corporation president has planned an incremental multimillion-dollar investment in India to tap its tourism potential in airlines and hotels.

Air

United Airlines and Emirates to announce codeshare?

Kanchan Nath Aug 31, 2022

Sources have confirmed that United and Emirates will be announcing a codeshare agreement.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas, Air New Zealand Benefit From Foreign Airlines Operation Constraints

Joe Cusmano Aug 31, 2022

The projections of Qantas and Air New Zealand are optimistic for at least the next 12 months. Executives from both airlines expect a healthy revenue environment as tourists return to…

Airports

Hotelbeds partners with iGA Istanbul Airport

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2022

Hotelbeds has signed a destination marketing deal with iGA Istanbul Airport

Tourism

What’s new: Vietnam’s latest hotel openings and new experiences

Kristin Mariano Aug 26, 2022

Vietnam remains one of the top destinations in the world, with growth rates ranging from 50-75%.  Since reopening its borders to foreign travel, Vietnam has welcomed over 954,000…

Air

US transatlantic travel to Europe soars by 25%

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2022

Trip.com data reveals inbound transatlantic bookings from US to Europe has soared by almost 250%.

Features

United States and air travel

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 22, 2022

It's about to get easier for Americans to find out what compensation is due when a flight is cancelled or delayed. The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) is creating a new…

Features

Explore UNESCO destinations using boats

Kanchan Nath Aug 19, 2022

The houseboat vacation company Le Boat shares five UNESCO World Heritage status destinations around the world which can be headed to or experienced by waterways.

HR & Careers

Kairali Ayurvedic Group appoints Anoop Vijayaraj as general manager

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2022

Anoop Vijayaraj has been appointed as general manager for Kairali - The Ayurvedic Healing Village, Palakkad.

Expedition Cruising

Aurora Expeditions announces Patagonia treks

Kristin Mariano Aug 18, 2022

The award-winning Australian adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions, is pleased to announce its new treks in Patagonia commencing from 19 November 2022. The two 10-day itineraries,…

Tourism

The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip for Sophisticated Explorers

Kristin Mariano Aug 18, 2022

Road trips offer complete freedom during an adventure. In the privacy of a car, travelling has never been easier. In addition to Colorado’s surroundings being both beautiful and…

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways To Launch Service To Vancouver

Joe Cusmano Aug 17, 2022

Fiji Airways will add Canada to its list of destinations in November, bolstering its North American offering.

Tourism

Most Powerful Passports in 2022

Joe Cusmano Aug 16, 2022

Henley & Partners, a global citizenship and residence advisory firm in London, has produced a new quarterly report stating that holders of three Asian passports have more worldwide…

Cruise

Windstar Cruises reveals new Caribbean and Central America Cruises

Kristin Mariano Aug 12, 2022

Windstar Cruises has just the thing to shake off the winter blahs. The small ship cruise line has drawn up a new beach bum’s delight of an itinerary beginning winter of 2023. Beach Fun…

Features

First Five Months Of 2022 Had 250 Million International Arrivals

Joe Cusmano Aug 11, 2022

Nearly 250 million international travellers have arrived in the first five months of this year as a result of an increase in international tourism. UNWTO World Tourism Barometer data was…

Reopening updates

Samoa’s borders reopen to international travellers

Megha Paul Aug 10, 2022

Samoa’s beautiful shorelines have once again welcomed international travellers on the first direct flights from American Samoa, Fiji, Australia and New Zealand

Hotels

Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club: A hedonistic bolt-hole in Koh Samui

Kristin Mariano Aug 9, 2022

The latest addition to the buzzing Chaweng Beach, the newly opened Avani Chaweng Samui Hotel & Beach Club brings the glamorous, freewheeling spirit of the 1950s Palm Beach and Miami to…

Hotels

A dreamy summer escape at Le Méridien Maldives

Kristin Mariano Aug 4, 2022

Nestled in a dreamscape of shimmering lagoons, ivory sands, and lush palms in Thilamaafushi, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa welcomes guests for an unforgettable summer getaway.

Tourism

Tourism in Mexico surpasses 2019 levels

Megha Paul Aug 2, 2022

International arrivals from January to June 2022 were up 1.5% from the 10.11 million tourists who arrived in Mexico in the first half of 2019

OTAs & Tour Operators

Tripseed continues to define progressive social sustainability in Thailand travel

Kristin Mariano Aug 2, 2022

Tripseed, an innovative travel operator and distributor based in Thailand, has launched a range of accessible travel programs and experiences to make visiting the country more inclusive…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Space mission offers adventure like no other

Kristin Mariano Aug 2, 2022

Imagine the physical and mental rush of climbing the Himalayas, which boasts Earth’s iciest, tallest peaks. Imagine the excitement of traversing the world’s seas by ship and…

Hotels

The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon officially opens as Group’s Asia flagship

Kristin Mariano Aug 2, 2022

The Standard is delighted to announce the opening of The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, its flagship in Asia and we are proud to be the latest addition to the King Power Group portfolio.

TD Syndicated Partner

Top 10 airlines in 2022 social media discussions

Harry Johnson Aug 1, 2022

American Airlines is ranked as the most mentioned airline company among the top 10 airline companies based on social media discussions Top 10 airlines in 2022 social media discussions

Hotels

Reaching High, New Hotel Opens in Bangkok, The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon

Andrew J Wood Aug 1, 2022

Situated on 18 of the iconic Mahanakhon building’s 77 storeys, the 155-roomed Standard Bangkok hotel opened its doors today. Positioned in the field of top world-class hotels in one of…

Airlines and Aviation

JetBlue in deal to buy Spirit

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 1, 2022

JetBlue Airways has reached a $3.8bn deal to buy Spirit Airlines in a takeover that would create the fifth-largest airline in the US and remove a fast-growing budget carrier from the market.

Hotels

COMO Hotels and Resorts unveils new COMO Journeys in Thailand, Indonesia, Bhutan and Australia

Kristin Mariano Aug 1, 2022

Luxury boutique hotel brand, COMO Hotels and Resorts, has added NEW immersive retreats to its 2022 calendar across Asia and Australia. From crystal and sound healing in Australia to…

Associations

GBTA rolls out new arm to boost people and planet initiatives

Megha Paul Jul 28, 2022

The GBTA Foundation will focus on the strategy and execution of GBTA’s global sustainability programs, supporting initiatives related to climate action, as well as diversity, equity and…

Air

Jet Airways to restart commercial operations from September

Megha Paul Jul 28, 2022

The ailing airline started the process for hiring pilots for Airbus’ A320 aircraft as well as Boeing’s 737NG and 737Max planes

Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line ropes in star-studded cast for musical debuting on Norwegian Prima

Megha Paul Jul 27, 2022

The show-stopping production will feature more than 20 of Summer's mega-hits, including "Bad Girls," "Last Dance," and "Hot Stuff," and will also provide viewers with a deeper understanding…

Guest Column

Sky High at The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon – an absolute gem

Andrew J Wood Jul 26, 2022

Due to open its doors to the public next week, the brand new hotel was having a practice run beforehand with family/friends/media. Having experienced the hotel and an overnight stay, I…

Tourism Boards

Belize removes all Covid-19 entry restrictions

Kristin Mariano Jul 21, 2022

Belize has removed all public health measures for entry to the country. Visitors no longer need to have proof of vaccination, or a negative Covid-19 test upon arrival. Along with the…

TD Syndicated Partner

US citizens in Russia told to depart Russia immediately

Harry Johnson Jul 21, 2022

US State Department warned that Russian security services have 'singled out US citizens' for 'detention and … harassment' US citizens in Russia told to depart Russia immediately

Summers out and international travel is coming back – Agoda

Kristin Mariano Jul 20, 2022

Agoda has revealed the top trending holiday destinations now that international travel is slowly becoming the norm again. Travellers are dusting off their suitcases and ready to embrace…

NYC & Company calls visitors to Staten Island

Megha Paul Jul 18, 2022

NYC & Company is inviting locals and visitors alike to Staten Island Like a New Yorker as part of the organization’s Get Local NYC initiative

Finding happiness and sustaining it in Bali

Kristin Mariano Jul 13, 2022

Finding joy in Bali is easy, bringing it home is often the tricky part.

10 bucket list travel adventures

Kristin Mariano Jul 11, 2022

With border restrictions relaxing all over the world, 2022 is looking to be the year of travel.

Air

On the way to recovery! With summer holiday season on, global air traffic spikes

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2022

IATA announced passenger data for May 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel accelerated heading into the busy Northern Hemisphere summer travel season

Tourism

Most dangerous and safest US travel destinations by cybercrime in 2022

Kristin Mariano Jul 7, 2022

The summertime is synonymous with the travel season. Before departing for their destination, tourists frequently assess a variety of health and physical safety precautions; however, only a…

Four Brazil destinations for different types of travel

Kristin Mariano Jul 4, 2022

Brazil's cultural diversity is wide since the colonization of the country, where influences from Africa and Europe combined with the native culture. As a continental country, Brazilian…

Road

Here are the US routes best suited for electric vehicles

Kristin Mariano Jul 1, 2022

InsureMyTrip examined relevant travel data for key road trip categories for the most popular road trip routes in the U.S to see which ones are best (and worst) equipped for electric…

Norwegian Cruise Line’s new season of ‘Embark with NCL’ premieres 1 July

Megha Paul Jun 30, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced the next season of its visual storytelling platform, EMBARK with NCL, with the first episode, “Caribbean Adventures”

You better mind your travel manners

Linda S. Hohnholz Jun 30, 2022

What do Americans think about travel etiquette, and should people be minding their travel manners more so than ever? You better mind your travel manners

New accommodations open in Shizuoka this year

Kristin Mariano Jun 29, 2022

The prefecture of Shizuoka, located just one hour from Tokyo by bullet train, is welcoming an exciting range of new accommodation options in 2022.

Business travel is making a strong comeback

Harry Johnson Jun 23, 2022

Following the easing of global COVID-19 restrictions, mentions in filings of ‘business travel’ per company across sectors rose 17% in 2021 and have risen a further 4% in 2022, suggesting…

Air