MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

‘MarketHub Europe’ to debate the future of travel at the nhow Amsterdam RAI from 28-31 March 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 21, 2023

Google, the World Travel and Tourism Council, Morgan Stanley and the Global Sustainability Tourism Council will take the top billing at this month’s MarketHub Europe by Hotelbeds as the…

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.

TD Syndicated Partner

IATA: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Flight Reductions Not Legal

Harry Johnson Mar 3, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | The need to restore the economic damage to the civil aviation industry of the Netherlands is not being addressed Full article: IATA: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Flight…

Guest Column

Discover Amsterdam’s Magic: Experience its Enchanting Beauty

patriciahart Feb 20, 2023

Amsterdam is a city that has something to offer everyone, from its picturesque canals and world-renowned museums to its vibrant nightlife and delicious cuisine. Known as the "Venice of the…

By the Way

No easy ‘weed’ in public spaces of Amsterdam anymore!

Kanchan Nath Feb 14, 2023

The Dutch capital of Netherlands has limited cannabis use only to the Red-Light District and designated coffee shops in an effort to save residents from tourists that come to have fun in the…

Airlines and Aviation

EasyJet has added a service to Amsterdam from Southend Airport

Kanchan Nath Jan 18, 2023

The four-times-a-week service will take off on May 24, and Amsterdam becomes the fourth easyJet destination from Southend, alongside Malaga, Majorca and Faro.

Airlines and Aviation

What happened to Malaysian Airlines passenger Jet MH17 flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur?

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2022

A Dutch court has found three men guilty of murder for shooting down a passenger jet over eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing 298 people. 

Tourism

Singapore, Geneva and Amsterdam are the best cities to start a business

Kristin Mariano May 12, 2022

As an entrepreneur, the world can truly be your oyster. With recent technological advances and the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, working remotely has become the new normal. Many business…

Amsterdam is open! Dutch travel restrictions ease and Amsterdam Dance Event returns

Megha Paul Sep 27, 2021

Fully vaccinated travellers no longer have to quarantine on arrival in the capital city of The Netherlands from this week onwards

Features

Amsterdam red light district to be moved from the city centre

Joe Cusmano Feb 19, 2021

From brothels to sex shops to museums, the Amsterdam Red Light District has it all.

Singapore Airlines to resume Amsterdam, Barcelona, London, Milan, Paris and Frankfurt flights

Harry S. Johnson Oct 6, 2020

Singapore’s flag carrier, Singapore Airlines, announced that it will resume and increase the frequency of flights on a number of destinations by the end of the year.

Unveiling private luxury palace ‘The Mayor’s Residence’ at Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam

Megha Paul Aug 27, 2020

Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam is unveiling The Mayor’s Residence, a private nine-bedroom palace with the services of the renowned five-star hotel

Aeromexico launches automated check in process in Amsterdam’s Schipho International Airport

Harry S. Johnson Aug 25, 2020

Aeromexico, in collaboration with the authorities of the Schiphol International Airport in Amsterdam, will be able to carry out the baggage documentation process through a self-service…

Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport ensures safe way to meet

Kristin Mariano Jun 3, 2020

In order to ensure people have a safe way of meeting up with friends and family in person, Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport has renovated their connecting rooms by installing a plexiglass…

Cosmopolitan social hub nhow Amsterdam unveiled

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

The first nhow hotel in Amsterdam has opened its doors, with cultural influences from around the world on display throughout its 24 storeys. A vibrant mix of colours, lights and patterns…

Eurostar transforms London-Amsterdam link

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

Eurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, announced that from 30 April its London-Amsterdam service will operate fully direct both to and from the…

Cruise

Cruise news: Green technology, Amsterdam Pride, new arrivals and more

Christian Tolentino Jul 17, 2019

On our cruise radar this week, we’re seeing state-of-the-art green technology, parties in Amsterdam, new itineraries in Alaska and more.

Hospitality

Room rate growth paves the way in Amsterdam

Megha Paul Jul 12, 2019

With international and domestic visitation to Amsterdam growing by nearly 7% a year over the past 10 years, hotels in the Dutch capital have experienced robust growth with rooms revenue…

Air

Going Dutch: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to host 76th IATA AGM in Amsterdam

Megha Paul Jun 4, 2019

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will host the 76th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in…

Serviced Apartments

Ascott makes European debut with first franchise in Amsterdam

Christian Tolentino Feb 8, 2019

Singapore-based lodging company The Ascott Limited has officially expanded into the European region with its first franchise agreement.

Hotels

Hard Rock to add “extra dimension” to Amsterdam hotel scene

Christian Tolentino Feb 4, 2019

Hard Rock International will bring its signature vibe to Amsterdam with its latest property to open in April 2020, Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American.

Hospitality

Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam: The transformation of an icon

Christian Tolentino Sep 14, 2018

After a multi-million-euro investment, Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts has re-launched its flagship Amsterdam hotel, Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam.

Global

Amsterdam is UK’s favourite holiday destination: SEMrush

Mili Jul 9, 2018

New UK search data from online data provider SEMrush found that the Dutch capital beat the likes of New York, Barcelona, Paris and Dubai, to claim the top spot on the list of total searches…

Hotels

Playful, high-tech and bold: Moxy Hotels hits Amsterdam

Alastair Newport Apr 26, 2018

Following the opening of its Malaysian location in October last year, Marriot International’s experiential brand Moxy Hotels has returned to Europe by opening Moxy Houthavens in Amsterdam,…

Air

Eurostar debuts London to Amsterdam train route – we look at the pros and cons of ‘The Chunnel’ versus flying

Kristin Mariano Apr 6, 2018

Eurostar’s new service from London to Amsterdam made its maiden voyage on 5 April - despite the French rail industry doing everything they could to ruin the party with their strike.

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe boosts LCY-Amsterdam service

Aaron Greenwood Mar 20, 2017

Flybe has announced it will launch daily flights between London City and Amsterdam Schiphol airports starting next Sunday (26/3), in a major boost for the popular service that has to date…

River Cruising

Crystal River Cruises offer exclusive concert in Amsterdam

Simon Willmore Feb 17, 2017

When Crystal River Cruises' newest luxury vessel embarks on her maiden voyage this June, guests will be treated to numerous experiences specially designed to showcase the elegance and…

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines flies brand new jet to Amsterdam

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2017

China Airlines has started flying its latest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to Amsterdam. The Taiwanese national carrier commenced a new non-stop service to the Netherlands in…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet flies first class to Amsterdam

Mark Elliott Dec 4, 2016

Jet Airways will upgrade its Delhi-Amsterdam services next month with the introduction of a new aircraft featuring its first class cabin. Effective 12 January 2017, the Indian airline…

River Cruising

New Saga river cruise – from Luther’s Wittenberg to Amsterdam

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2016

Saga's new river cruise commemorates the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther nailing his 95 theses to the church door. Monk Martin Luther believed the church had too much power and in 1517…

Corporate & Business

Business Travel Summit Amsterdam hailed a resounding success

Gemma Greenwood Oct 19, 2016

Organisers of the Business Travel Summit Amsterdam have hailed the inaugural event a success, with 182 attendees attending the two-day conference and exhibition. A follow up edition has been…

Hotels

Iconic Pulitzer Amsterdam officially reopens

Gemma Greenwood Aug 16, 2016

Pulitzer Amsterdam has celebrated its Grand Opening after the completion of a quintessentially Dutch redesign.  The re-opening of Pulitzer Amsterdam’s Prinsengracht canal side of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet flies largest aircraft to Amsterdam

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2016

Jet Airways has confirmed plans to deploy its largest aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on its the Mumbai-Amsterdam route. Effective 30 October 2016, the Indian carrier will upgrade the…

Airlines and Aviation

dnata takes on China Eastern contract in Amsterdam

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2016

Dnata recently signed an agreement with Chinese carrier - China Eastern, to provide cargo handling services for the airline’s flights to and from Shanghai. The airline operates four…

UK

Marriott confirms new hotel deals in Amsterdam

Aaron Greenwood Jun 16, 2016

Two new Marriott International hotels will be constructed on the Danzigerkade in the Houthavens area of Amsterdam following the signing of a deal between the international hotel chain,…

Events

Business Travel Summit Amsterdam launches

Aaron Greenwood Jun 12, 2016

The team behind the Business Travel Show has launched Business Travel Summit Amsterdam, the first two-day conference and exhibition created specifically for travel buyers and managers from…

Hotels

New Hampton by Hilton hotel opens in Amsterdam

Aaron Greenwood May 30, 2016

Hilton has announced the opening of its newest property, Hampton by Hilton Amsterdam Centre East. The property, offering 75 guestrooms, is managed by WIN Hotels and joins a further seven…

Cruise

DFDS reports record result on Newcastle-Amsterdam route

Aaron Greenwood May 10, 2016

Ferry operator DFDS enjoyed a record year on its Newcastle to Amsterdam service in 2015, carrying more than 580,000 passengers. The result was boosted by the company’s strongest ever May…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Mövenpick Amsterdam boosts MICE credentials

Aaron Greenwood Apr 11, 2016

Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre is now offering extended new Mövenpick Conference & Events Services to MICE planners, ranging from (onsite) registration, delegate or abstract…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet Airways launches new flights to Amsterdam

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2016

Jet Airways has commenced daily direct flight services from Delhi, Mumbai and Toronto to Amsterdam. The first flight landed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 27 March, and the new…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet Airways offers special fares for new Amsterdam flights

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2016

Jet Airways has started taking bookings for its new services to Amsterdam, which get underway in March 2016. The Indian carrier will commence two new daily services to Amsterdam's…

Hotels

Iconic Amsterdam hotel to reopen in February

Gemma Greenwood Nov 11, 2015

The newly restored Pulitzer Amsterdam will reopen in February with a new interior design that showcases the building’s heritage. It follows a phased restoration of the former 45-year-old…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA to launch new Airbus A350 on Amsterdam route

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2015

Singapore Airlines has announced that its first Airbus A350 aircraft will enter long-haul service on the Singapore-Amsterdam route next year. The airline will welcome the first of 63…

Travel Tech

Amsterdam tops UK half-term destinations survey

Aaron Greenwood Sep 23, 2015

Amsterdam has ranked first in a Momondo survey of top British half-term travel searches for Autumn.  Momondo.co.uk analysed all of its flight search results made over the last 18…

Airlines and Aviation

airBaltic confirms new Amsterdam route

Aaron Greenwood Jul 28, 2015

Latvian airline airBaltic has confirmed it will launch a new route between Tallinn and Amsterdam on 27 March, 2016. Commenting on the launch, Christophe Viatte, chief commercial officer…

Hotels

W Amsterdam to open in September

Aaron Greenwood Jul 27, 2015

Starwood Hotels & Resorts has confirmed the new W Amsterdam will open its doors to guests in September.  W Amsterdam will feature 238 guestrooms, including 23 suites, three WOW…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines goes long-haul with Amsterdam launch

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2015

China's Xiamen Airlines launched its first ever long-haul flights on 26 July 2015, connecting Xiamen with Amsterdam. The inaugural flight departed Xiamen’s Gaoqi International Airport…

Hotels

Amsterdam’s hotel sector eyes suburban growth

Gemma Greenwood May 28, 2015

Tighter planning regulations in central Amsterdam will mean future hotel development will continue to be concentrated outside the city centre where properties in non-tourist locations face…

Airlines and Aviation

KLM reintroduces daily Belfast-Amsterdam service

Aaron Greenwood May 21, 2015

KLM has launched its new daily flight service from George Best Belfast City Airport.  To mark the launch of the new route, the inaugural flight was welcomed to Belfast with a…

Airlines and Aviation

China Southern flies A380 to Amsterdam

Mark Elliott May 14, 2015

China Southern Airlines will upgrade its daily Beijing-Amsterdam service next month, with the deployment of an Airbus A380 aircraft on the route. From 20 June 2015, the 506-seat…

Ocean Cruising

Ms Koningsdam to homeport in Amsterdam

Mark Elliott Feb 11, 2015

Holland America Line’s new ship ms Koningsdam will homeport in Amsterdam next summer following its launch. The new ship will first offer seven and 12-day sailings in the Mediterranean…

Airlines and Aviation

Amsterdam gets connected to Doha

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2015

Amsterdam will soon be connected by Qatar Airways effective 16 June 2015. Qatar Airways group chief executive, HE Akbar Al Baker said: “Amsterdam has long been on our list of…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe announces UK-Amsterdam routes

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2014

Flybe has announced new flights to Amsterdam from Manchester and London City. The carrier will be taking on KLM and low-cost rivals with the new year-round routes, which will start…

River Cruising

Amsterdam benefits from river cruise boom

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2014

Amsterdam is benefitting from the boom in river cruising as the number of ocean cruise ship calls falls.  The Dutch cruise port, along with Ijmuiden, has revealed the number of ocean…

Train

Eurostar announces London-Amsterdam

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2013

Eurostar has announced it will launch services between London and Amsterdam in 2016. The new route will be launched as part of enhancements on the Dutch high speed line and will run…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates adds second daily to Amsterdam

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2013

Emirates has announced plans to boost its Amsterdam services.  Effective 4 December, the airline will serve Amsterdam with a second daily non-stop flight. The route will be operated…

Guest Column

Casa400, Amsterdam

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2013

There are certain psychological mechanisms one can use to decipher whether a hotel is worth your time or not.  Everyone will have their own markers for this, with some being far more…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways’ takes off to Amsterdam

Mark Elliott May 16, 2013 17

The inaugural flight of Etihad Airways to Amsterdam took off recently from Abu Dhabi airport.  The launch of the service marks an important development in the strategic partnership…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways to connect Amsterdam

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2013 12

Etihad Airways will soon launch daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Amsterdam.  The new service will begin from 15 May 2013 and carry the KL code of Dutch national carrier, KLM. The daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda Indonesia activates Jakarta-Abu Dhabi-Amsterdam service

Mark Elliott Dec 5, 2012 17

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) celebrated the start of operation of Garuda Indonesia flights connecting Abu Dhabi to Jakarta, Indonesia and Amsterdam, Holland.  The new route brings four…

Airlines and Aviation

KLM announces Manston-Amsterdam flights

Mark Elliott Nov 14, 2012 15

KLM has continued its regional expansion across the UK with new flights between Manston, Kent and Amsterdam. The carrier will launch twice daily flights from 2 April onboard a Fokker 70…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates flies A380 to Amsterdam

Aug 2, 2012 12

Emirates has become the first airline to fly the Airbus A380 to Amsterdam. The new service, which launched yesterday (Wednesday 1 August) will now operate daily to the city's Schiphol…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

KLM aims to boost Amsterdam MICE market

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2011

KLM has signed a new partnership agreement to boost the MICE market in Amsterdam. The Dutch airline penned a multi-year contract with Amsterdam RAI, the Netherlands' largest exhibition…

Airlines and Aviation

New airline to trial Doncaster Sheffield-Amsterdam flights

Mark Elliott May 9, 2011

A new airline has announced it will trial flights between Doncaster Sheffield Airport and Amsterdam later this year. The airline, named HiAir, will operate its first flights on 5 September…

Airlines and Aviation

KLM launches Durham Tees Valley-Amsterdam flights

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2011

KLM has launched a thrice daily service from Durham Tees Valley to Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam. The new route is part of the airline's new summer schedule and will depart the UK airport at…

Hotels

Hyatt plans to open Amsterdam airport hotel

Mark Elliott Mar 22, 2011

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that it will open a Hyatt Place hotel near Amsterdam's Schiphol airport in 2013. The property will be the first Hyatt Place hotel to open in Europe and…

Global

Vueling becomes first foreign airline to open in Amsterdam

Mark Elliott Dec 7, 2010

Spanish airline Vueling is to become the first foreign carrier based at Schiphol airport in Amsterdam. The opening of the new base is part of Vueling's international growth plan that will…

Global

KLM maintains Liverpool-Amsterdam route

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2010

KLM has announced it will continue operating its four daily services from Liverpool JLA to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol throughout the winter months. The route has proved popular for the…

Global

Amsterdam hotel launches new communications portal

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2010

The Albus, a four star hotel in Amsterdam has installed Quadriga's guest communications portal Sensiq. The portal provides the hotel with a communications channel to push information…

Global

Emirates arrives in Amsterdam

Mark Elliott May 4, 2010

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2nd May 2010: Emirates has touched down in Amsterdam, celebrating its latest European destination while the Netherlands celebrated the Queen's Birthday.As the…

Global

Hyatt and Aedes to manage new Amsterdam hotel

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2010

A Hyatt Hotels Corporation subsidiary and Aedes Real Estate have signed a management agreement for the Andaz Amsterdam. Scheduled to open in 2012, the 122-room property will be located…

Global

Emirates hosts Amsterdam gala event

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2010

DUBAI, U.A.E., 23rd March 2010 - If you're hoping to deliver an 'out of this world' event, it always helps if an astronaut turns up. Dutch astronaut Andre Kuipers joined…

Global

Emirates to launch Amsterdam flights

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2010

Bangkok, February 10, 2010: Emirates is to launch flights to Amsterdam from 1st May 2010. The international airline of the UAE is also promising further new route announcements in…

Global

Emirates to launch Amsterdam flights in May

Mark Elliott Dec 4, 2009

The international airline of the UAE is also promising further new route announcements in the coming months, supported by continuing aircraft deliveries. The blossoming of the…

Global

Garuda targets Amsterdam, Frankfurt

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2009

Garuda Indonesia plans to relaunch flights to Amsterdam and Frankfurt,with the carrier planning to start services in the first half of next year,should the EU ban on Indonesian…

Global

KLM adds capacity between Singapore and Amsterdam

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2009

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will add capacity on the Singapore - Amsterdam route starting 3 June 2009 with the deployment of the higher capacity Boeing 777-300ER on two of its daily…

Global

Nine dead in Amsterdam plane crash

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2009

A Turkish Airlines plane has crashed on landing at Amsterdam's Schiphol International Airport, killing nine people and injuring 84, six critically, according to a BBC…

Asia

Amsterdam to get Indian flavour

Mark Elliott Oct 17, 2008

From 12-30 November Amsterdam will acquire a taste of India, as the city celebrates with Amsterdam India Festival, Anil Mathur reports. The event seeks to highlight the historic…

Hotels

Another Renaissance in Amsterdam

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2007

The 318-room property is expected to open 2009 and will be located near Schiphol International Airport. Access to both local and national primary road networks is good and regular bus…

Air

Emirates ramps up operations across continents including Bangkok

Kristin Mariano Mar 21, 2023

Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…

Airlines and Aviation

Prague Airport gets a direct route to Taipei

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2023

Effective 18 July 2023, Prague Airport is getting a direct connection with the Taiwanese capital of Taipei.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates ramps up operations across continents

Kanchan Nath Mar 16, 2023

Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…

Europe

APT & Travelmarvel launches ‘spring sale’ with savings of up to 50% off 2023 river cruises in Europe

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2023

APT & Travelmarvel has launched a seasonal Spring Sale, with savings of up to 50% off its 2023 European river cruises departing April-November, when booked before 30 April 2023.

Air

Europe’s Air Transport Could Face Another Summer of Chaos

Joe Cusmano Mar 8, 2023

The summer of 2023 will similarly be defined by travel mayhem. An analysis of cancelled flights and future projections reveals. The summer of 2022 was a chaotic time for airports and…

Hotels

Appetite to travel is stronger than ever: Flintham

Kanchan Nath Mar 7, 2023

TUI has added a further 1,500 hotels on sale across 22 destinations for UK guests for summer 2024 following strong bookings across seasons.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

PPDS Studios open across Europe and North America

Kanchan Nath Feb 28, 2023

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips digital signage, interactive displays, direct view LED and professional TVs, is excited to unveil its network state-of-the-art, fully…

Hotels

MGallery delivers “Stories that Stay” and  a positive outlook for 2023 

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023

MGallery Hotel Collection, a one-of-a-kind global collection of hotels where  captivating stories are lived and shared, announced the launch of Stories that Stay, an inspired brand campaign…

Tourism

This is where your should travel to next based on your star sign

Kristin Mariano Feb 23, 2023

Aries By definition: Active and sporty, those born under the sign of the ram-like entertainment that sets their pulse racing. What you should watch in 2023: Alice in Borderland What…

Features

Top ten safest places to travel in Europe   

Kanchan Nath Feb 21, 2023

A new study has revealed that Switzerland is the safest place in Europe. The study by Gamblino.com analysed 9 metrics that contribute towards how safe an area may be such as homicides,…

Attractions & Tours

Titanic Belfast commissions original music score for unique experiences

Kanchan Nath Feb 21, 2023

TITANIC Belfast has announced it has commissioned its first original music score which will run throughout the four new galleries within the refreshed Titanic Experience, creating what…

Cruise

The Advantage Travel Partnership reports strong cruise bookings

Kanchan Nath Feb 17, 2023

This week, The Advantage Travel Partnership have reported strong cruise bookings and its members have seen a spike in enquiries for cruise holidays, with multiple operators also reporting an…

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

UK departures are up 44% compared to half-term 2022

Kanchan Nath Feb 10, 2023

The aviation analytics firm, Cirium, shares some statistics showing how flights have recovered compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Airlines and Aviation

Eurowings’ journey from “air taxi” to value airline for Europe

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023

Today's Eurowings was formed on 1 February 1993 from the merger of the two regional airlines. The name "Eurowings" was suggested by an employee who won an ideas competition with 500 Deutsche…

Train

10 destinations for interrailing route in 2023

Kristin Mariano Feb 7, 2023

With over 80 million views for the #interrailing on TikTok, it is evident that interrailing is a popular choice for travellers in 2023. But which European cities should you be adding to…

Reports

Ten global capacity trends to watch in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 30, 2023

Cirium have examined ten important capacity trends to watch in 2023 which are evident from published flight schedules for this year’s first quarter.  

Global

Lisbon, the most romantic capital city in Europe 

Kanchan Nath Jan 30, 2023

New research has revealed which capital cities in Europe are the most romantic as the run-up to Valentine's Day approaches by analysing Trip Advisor for the number of romantic restaurants…

Airlines and Aviation

Eurostar Group unveils new brand

Kanchan Nath Jan 27, 2023

Eurostar Group, incorporating Thalys and Eurostar revealed the new brand to take the business forward, with a bold ambition to carry 30 million passengers a year by 2030 and become the…

Global

Top 20 holiday destinations for Valentine’s Day 2023

Kristin Mariano Jan 25, 2023

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and for loved-up couples, Valentine's provides the perfect opportunity to spoil someone special and celebrate love with a holiday.  But where…

Reports

WTTC reveals Paris as the world’s most powerful city destination  

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2023

New research from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals French capital Paris as the world’s most powerful city destination but predicts it will be overtaken by Beijing by…

Cruise

Uniworld announces ‘Rivers Of The World’ cruise for 2024

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2023

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces its second annual Rivers of the World cruise for 2024. The 55-day itinerary departs on October 3, 2024, from Lima, Peru, and will take 68 guests…

Travel Agents

Thomas Cook India launches a new campaign focusing on Gen Z

Kristin Mariano Jan 12, 2023

Thomas Cook (India) Limited has unveiled a new campaign targeting Young India - by highlighting its special range of experiential Summer 2023 Europe Holidays; starting from as low as INR…

Train

Don’t like flying? Here’s the cheapest European cities to travel to by train

Kristin Mariano Jan 11, 2023

The research, undertaken by Slingo, compiled a list of European cities that can be travelled to within two hours. They looked at the ticket price for each city by train from London to…

TD Syndicated Partner

Thomas Cook India targets Gen Z travelers

Harry Johnson Jan 11, 2023 0

To target the growing demand from Young Indians, Thomas Cook (India) Limited launched a new campaign focusing on Gen Z travelers. Thomas Cook India targets Gen Z travelers

Cruise

Holland America Line heads to the Arctic Circle with longer cruises for Alaska 2024 season

Kanchan Nath Jan 4, 2023

The premium cruise line is debuting a new 28-day Arctic Circle itinerary that includes 12 Alaska ports, longer 14-day voyages and 117 weeklong journeys, enhancing its position as the leader…

OTAs & Tour Operators

APT & Travelmarvel launch new year worldwide sale

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022

APT & Travelmarvel has launched its New Year Worldwide Sale, offering outstanding savings of up to 50% as well as other value-added incentives, such as free cabin upgrades, to help its…

Netherlands

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deventer opens with 99 keys in the Netherlands

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Cycas Hospitality have celebrated the opening of the first Holiday Inn Express in Deventer, Netherlands, with the opening of Holiday Inn Express & Suites…

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…

Cruise

TUI River Cruises launches Summer 2024 programme

Kristin Mariano Dec 20, 2022

TUI River Cruises has launched its Summer 2024 season, offering customers more choice and flexibility with direct TUI flights from Gatwick and Manchester into Budapest, as well as exciting…

Airports

Airports in UK to relax rules for carrying liquids & laptops in hand luggage

Kanchan Nath Dec 19, 2022

All major airports across the United Kingdom (UK) have set a June 2024 deadline to install new security technology to allow liquids and laptops in hand luggage to be scanned through, the…

Tourism

The most luxurious holiday destination in Europe

Kristin Mariano Dec 16, 2022

A new 6-factor study can reveal that Zurich, Geneva and Madrid are the top luxury destinations for holiday-goers in Europe. The study conducted by OVO Network considers the number of…

Tourism

Top 5 festive city break destinations

Kristin Mariano Dec 14, 2022

Whether it’s Christmas markets or festive sightseeing, winter can be a magical time to take a city break. The new study, which was commissioned by value package holiday provider, easyJet…

Reports

Where are Indians travelling this holiday season?

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2022

Booking.com has released its latest search data trends that sheds light on Indian travellers’ preferred destinations during the holiday season.

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

Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line unveils Winter 2024/25 and Summer 2025 cruises in Europe, the Caribbean and Alaska

Kristin Mariano Dec 9, 2022

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, unveiled its winter 2024/25 and summer 2025 cruises sailing to bucket-list destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, and …

Airports

London City Airport launches ski and Christmas routes

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022

This December London City Airport (LCY) launches ski and Christmas routes to Chambéry and Salzburg, providing even more choice for passengers this winter.

Finance

Travelex completes successful turnaround with positive Q3 results

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2022

Travelex, a market foreign exchange brand, announces results for the third quarter of 2022, with a positive EBITDA and strong revenue growth underlining the company’s successful turnaround…

Tourism

Where are the Brits going this Christmas?

Kristin Mariano Nov 29, 2022

Going on holiday with your friends and family during the Christmas period can be a magical experience. Whether you plan to travel somewhere abroad or stay closer to home, data shows that…

Visa updates

Turkish nationals will need a Transit Schengen visa to cross Netherlands as of 1 Dec

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2022

The majority of Turkish nationals who need to transit through the Netherlands’ Amsterdam Airport Schiphol en route to their destination country that is outside the European Union and…

Features

The best budget-friendly winter getaway destination

Kristin Mariano Nov 28, 2022

DiscoverCars.com have created a ranking of the best budget-friendly winter getaway destination in Europe. The company analysed factors such as the number of cheap food establishments and…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel launch a range of Europe Holidays for Summer 2023

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2022

The summer season is a peak travel period for Indians across segments and it also happens to be the best time to visit Europe, thus creating high demand for the destination.

River Cruising

River cruises market to grow to USD 1.71 bn by 2032

Kanchan Nath Nov 24, 2022

The river cruises market is expected to reach USD 1.71 Billion in 2032, likely to surge at a vigorous 2% CAGR during the forecast period of 2022 – 2032.

Cruise

Crewsaver reduces environmental impact with latest lifejacket innovation

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

Crewsaver, a Survitec brand, is spearheading a fundamental shift in how it designs and produces its Survival Technology by embracing a circular product lifecycle.

River Cruising

VIVA Cruises launches new themed itineraries for 2023 aboard SWISS RUBY

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

River cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has launched new themed cruises for 2023 on board its “culture ship”, SWISS RUBY.

Appointments

Four Seasons Resort Hoi An (The Nam Hai) names Marcel Oostenbrink as general manager

Kristin Mariano Nov 16, 2022

Arriving from the sultry shores of Seychelles, Marcel Oostenbrink brings a breath of fresh air and a wealth of luxury resort expertise to Vietnam’s cultural heartland. Recently…

Tourism

The most cultured cities in Europe from Venice to London

Kristin Mariano Nov 11, 2022

The study from Bounce analysed cities across Europe on factors such as the number of museums, music venues, libraries and theatres, to reveal Europe’s most cultured cities.  Top 10 Most…

Luxury Travel

The most luxurious holiday destinations in the world for kids

Kristin Mariano Nov 11, 2022

When kids think of luxury holidays, they would trade in sun loungers for water slides and pina coladas for ice cream, looking for something more adventurous. Kids' happiness on holiday is…

Travel Agents

Top 10 Gen Z travel destinations

Kristin Mariano Nov 7, 2022

With the new generation of travellers starting to make their travel plans for 2023, where are the best global destinations for them to explore?  The travel experts at Airport Parking…

Airlines and Aviation

Continued recovery of the industry sustains

Kanchan Nath Nov 4, 2022

Following the October half-term holidays, statistics from Cirium show how flights have recovered compared to pre-pandemic levels. 

Airlines and Aviation

BA City Flyer launches new route between Aberdeen and London City Airport

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

British Airways has launched a new route between London City Airport (LCY) and Aberdeen (ABZ) for the winter season.

Hotels

Rosewood Milan to open in 2025

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by real estate firm Gruppo Statuto to manage Rosewood Milan, which will open in 2025 in the heart of the city.

Global

London launches new 2030 Tourism Vision

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2022

Brits are falling in love with their capital city again, according to new data revealing the majority would prefer to holiday in London versus other European city breaks and 60% are proud to…

Hotels

Mews to sponsor GrINN Awards 2022

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2022

Cloud-based property management software Mews has reached an agreement with Quartz Inn Hotels to become the main sponsor of the European Sustainable Tourism Awards, GrINN Awards 2022.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Project Sunrise To Begin With New York

Joe Cusmano Oct 17, 2022

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has revealed that New York is more likely than London to be the initial destination for nonstop flights departing from Australia’s east coast as part of Project…

River Cruising

APT & Travelmarvel launch ‘Fly Free Offer’

Kanchan Nath Oct 14, 2022

The luxury river cruise specialist APT and its four-star sister brand Travelmarvel have launched a ‘Fly Free Offer’, giving guests free flights on select 2023 European river cruises.

Tourism

Top 10 best cities to visit in Autumn

Kristin Mariano Oct 14, 2022

The study by Bounce analysed the most popular cities in the Northern Hemisphere on factors such as weather, events, affordability, and popularity across each season, to reveal the best…

Global

Travelex launches first foreign currency ATM at Brisbane Airport

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2022

Travelex, the foreign exchange brand in Australia, has launched the foreign exchange industry’s first ever Foreign Currency ATM click & collect service, enabling customers to pre-order…

Airports

London Heathrow To Lift Passenger Cap Late October

Joe Cusmano Oct 11, 2022

Heathrow Airport has announced that the daily passenger quota would be lifted by the end of October. The restriction was implemented in July 2022 to deal with summer travel chaos. It…

Tourism

Top travel destinations for a dirty weekend

Kristin Mariano Oct 11, 2022

Bedbible has explored the top cities to have a dirty weekend. They examined factors such as the average price of a two-night stay in each city as well as the number of romantic activities…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

The world’s most cultural cities for business meetings and events

Kristin Mariano Oct 7, 2022

With this in mind, the team at IBTM have crunched the numbers and found out which cities around the world are the ‘most cultural’, helping to narrow down the options for anyone planning an…

Cruise

Viking takes delivery of second expedition ship

Kristin Mariano Oct 4, 2022

Viking has announced it has taken delivery of the Viking Polaris, the company’s second purpose-built expedition ship. The delivery ceremony took place on 27 September at…

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus to fly to Cleveland from 19 May 2023

Kanchan Nath Sep 30, 2022

Aer Lingus is to launch a new transatlantic route for summer 2023 which will see the airline operate its first service to Cleveland in Ohio, with connections from nine UK airports.

Global

‘Borrow A Boat’ targets further growth in the US

Kanchan Nath Sep 30, 2022

United Kingdom-based Borrow A Boat is making its third acquisition of the year and first in the United States with its purchase of KellyBoat, based in Massachusetts. Terms of the deal…

Airlines and Aviation

Airline advertisements grounded across the UK in protest of fossil fuel burning

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2022

Campaigners are calling for tobacco-style advertising bans to curb demand on flights and prevent emissions from rising further.

Airports

Heathrow Reduces Flights As Gatwick Increases Them

Joe Cusmano Sep 2, 2022

As the winter season approaches, mixed signals are emerging regarding travel in Europe. While Heathrow Airport in London is reducing its short-haul flight schedule by over 10,000 between…

Air

KLM resumes flights from Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta from 31 October

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2022

For its winter 2022-2023 schedule, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will offer flights from Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta as of 31 October 2022.

Air

World’s busiest airport in August was Dubai International

Kanchan Nath Aug 24, 2022

Dubai International (DXB) recorded 14.2 million passengers in the second quarter of 2022, a year-on-year jump of 190.6%. It remained the world’s busiest international airport in August.

Cruise

Rhine cruise problems

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 22, 2022

One of Europe’s largest rivers is suffering from the drought, causing troubles for cruise operators.

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific flew 219,746 passengers in July in Hong Kong

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2022

Cathay Pacific traffic figures for July 2022 continued to reflect the positive impact of further adjustments to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s travel restrictions…

Air

Qatar Airways has 100 days to go to FIFA World Cup Qatar, launches ‘The Journey Tour’ in Europe

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2022

Kicking off in London on 13 August, Qatar Airways will host ‘The Journey Tour,’ which will feature several interactive experiences for fans

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways Halts Short-Haul Sales

Joe Cusmano Aug 9, 2022

Due to high demand and staff shortages, British Airways has temporarily halted sales of short-haul flights out of London Heathrow Airport in response to the airport’s request to reduce…

Cruise

NCL takes delivery of Norwegian Prima

Megha Paul Aug 8, 2022

Norwegian Prima will be the first major cruise ship christened in Iceland, commencing her eight-day inaugural voyage in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik

Interviews

Travel is a tonic: Bart Buiring shares optimism and excitement on the return of travel

Anthony Gallagher Aug 4, 2022

Travel Daily Media met Bart Buiring, chief sales and marketing officer - APAC at Marriott International, to discuss insights and optimism in hospitality and tourism. Travel Daily…

Tourism

Anguilla to lift pre-arrival testing in time for winter sun season

Megha Paul Jul 25, 2022

Evidence of vaccination status must still be presented to the airlines on check-in and on arrival at the ports of entry in St. Maarten and Anguilla

Here’s why Avalon Waterways’ Romantic Rhine River cruise should be on top of your bucket list

Kristin Mariano Jul 14, 2022

A romantic Rhine River cruise will take you to one of the timeless and historical rivers in Europe dotted with storied scenery including hillside castles, craggy cliffs, terraced vineyards…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA Air to launch new flights to Milan and Munich

Kristin Mariano Jul 8, 2022

EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, is set to launch nonstop flights between Taipei and two popular European destinations. It will initiate the Milan service on 25 October…

Welcome to the Jungle…YOTEL launches Urban Jungle self-care packages

Kristin Mariano Jun 17, 2022

Beauty brand Urban Jungle has teamed up with global hotel group YOTEL to offer high-end self-care packages in celebration of their exclusive partnership and officially welcome guests to…

Air

London City Airport surpasses 1 million passengers after bumper May

Megha Paul Jun 10, 2022

Following two years of passenger numbers below the 1 million-mark, London City Airport announced that it has surpassed that milestone and are confident of finishing the year close to three…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Go City invests in Thailand with new product launch and expanded global offerings

Kristin Mariano Jun 9, 2022

Go City, the world’s largest multi-attraction pass, has announced its official launch of Go City Bangkok, and a renewed investment in Thailand. The reimagined product now offers…

Ascott acquires first lyf coliving property in Sydney

Kristin Mariano Jun 7, 2022

CapitaLand Investment Limited’s (CLI) wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is acquiring its first lyf-branded coliving property in Sydney, Australia.

Top destinations for more sustainable travel in 2022

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2022

From trend-setting cities to stunning natural parks and destinations making a concerted effort to manage their travel volumes more consciously, there is plenty of inspiration for the 94% of…

Cruise

VIVA Cruises unveils free cabin upgrades in VIVA ONE

Megha Paul May 17, 2022

After its christening last month, VIVA Cruises' first new-build ship, VIVA ONE, has began its schedule of Rhine and Moselle voyages

Air

Air France-KLM And IndiGo launch codeshare deal

Megha Paul May 16, 2022

With this partnership, Air France and KLM will ultimately offer their customers access to 30 new Indian destinations and a large number of round-trip combinations for both business and…

Features

Survey shows 80% of people want more international rail routes opened to Europe

Megha Paul May 11, 2022

More than four in five UK travellers would like to see more rail routes to European destinations from the UK, in the latest sign of rising demand for environmentally friendly travel options

Air

New Heathrow and London City flights enhance Isle of Man’s connectivity

Megha Paul May 11, 2022

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has reconnected the Isle of Man with London Heathrow, and increase its services from the Isle of Man to London City

Hospitality

Oyo buys Europe-based Direct Booker

Megha Paul May 11, 2022

The recent buy will strengthen the SoftBank-backed company’s presence in Europe, especially in Croatia where it already has nearly 1,800 vacation homes on its Belvilla platform and over…

Corporate & Business

Countries with the best workplace environments around the world

Kristin Mariano Apr 26, 2022

Acuity Training has researched the best countries for workplace environments to give people a clearer understanding of the most positive places to work around the world.

Tourism

Here are top tips for travellers jetting off this Easter

Megha Paul Apr 15, 2022

ABTA – The Travel Association has issued its top tips for travellers heading abroad this Easter weekend, which marks the first bank holiday since UK travel restrictions were lifted

Scenic cruises on European river programme

Megha Paul Apr 6, 2022

Luxury all-inclusive cruise line, Scenic has set sail on the Rhine River from Amsterdam with its eight-day Rhine Highlights itinerary – marking the first sailing in the brand’s return to its…

Cruise

Scenic embarks on full European river cruise programme for the first time in two years

Kristin Mariano Apr 5, 2022

Luxury all-inclusive cruise line, Scenic, has set sail on the Rhine River from Amsterdam with its eight-day Rhine Highlights itinerary – marking the first sailing in the brand’s return to…

How many trees would you need to plant to offset your holiday flight?

Megha Paul Mar 14, 2022

Tourism is responsible for 8% of the world’s carbon footprint, with transport making up nearly half of that figure

Expedia Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts enter preferred partnership for optimised distribution

Kristin Mariano Mar 2, 2022

Expedia Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts have announced that Expedia Group is now a preferred redistributor of IHG Hotels & Resort properties’ wholesale rates through Expedia Group’s…

Say yes to a European river cruise this year

Kristin Mariano Feb 22, 2022

Planning for some revenge travel this year? A European river cruise is a good way to start as it enables travellers to visit and experience memorable along the continent’s famous and…

Quarantine Free Travel

SIA Group expands VTL flight network with new destinations and increased flight frequencies

Kristin Mariano Feb 18, 2022

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group will expand its Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) network to 47 cities from 25 countries in the coming weeks.

Aeromexico restarts service to Mexico City

Megha Paul Feb 17, 2022

Aeromexico will resume operations to Mexico City as of April 1 with five weekly flights, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft

VIVA Cruises unveils new themed cruises for 2022

Megha Paul Feb 1, 2022

River cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, has already welcomed its 2022 season with two cruises along the Rhine, which returned to Düsseldorf this year

Air

December The Strongest Month For Global Air Travel In 2021

Joe Cusmano Jan 21, 2022

According to Cirium’s On-Time Performance Review 2021, December was the biggest month for air travel in 2021, with 2.43 million flights globally.

Airports

London City Airport predicts strong passenger recovery in 2022

Kristin Mariano Jan 19, 2022

London City Airport expects pent up passenger demand to fuel a surge in growth in 2022, with the introduction of new routes and the return of top-selling destinations, resulting in more than…

Features

Strong passenger recovery in 2022, predicts London City Airport

Megha Paul Jan 18, 2022

London City Airport (LCY) expects pent up passenger demand to fuel a surge in growth in 2022, with the introduction of new routes and the return of top-selling destinations

Bidroom unveils new platform to help companies drive loyalty through travel

Megha Paul Jan 18, 2022

Companies seeking to increase the loyalty of their customers, members or employees can now choose uGO, a brand new Travel-as-a-Service (TaaS) platform which offers ready-to-use travel…

Tourism

The best cities to live a healthy and happy life in 2022

Kristin Mariano Jan 11, 2022

With 2022 now here, and many of us looking to start fresh. Living a long and healthy life is highly influenced by environmental factors, such as diet and lifestyle.

Byway launches first ever flight-free vegan holiday planner

Kristin Mariano Jan 6, 2022

Flight-free travel company Byway will launch a first of its kind dynamic vegan holiday planner

71% slump in international flights to and from UK due to Covid-19 travel restrictions

Megha Paul Dec 30, 2021

According to the Cirium report, international flights to and from the UK are down 71% compared to 2019 from January to December 2021

Reopening updates

2022 is the year travel will broaden not just horizons, but social circles too

Kristin Mariano Dec 27, 2021

As we look to the year ahead, Booking.com has shared its predictions for travel in 2022, revealing a renewed sense of optimism that is fueling a hunger to embrace the new normal and get back…

Tourism

The most beautiful cities to visit by night

Kristin Mariano Dec 24, 2021

As the shorter days are well and truly upon us Premier Inn has researched over 250 of the most populated cities in the world on Instagram to reveal the places that are being photographed the…

Hospitality leaders emphasise on hiring as labour shortages threaten recovery: Deloitte

Megha Paul Nov 30, 2021

Deloitte’s European Hotel Industry Survey 2021 talks about insights in the European hotel industry including increasing staff costs and shortage of skilled labour

TD Syndicated Partner

Sydney Airport Arrivals From Southern Africa Test Positive For Covid-19

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2021

Urgent genomic testing is underway to ascertain whether two overseas passengers who tested positive for COVID-19 after landing in Sydney are carrying the new Omicron variant.

Garuda Indonesia and Emirates plan to codeshare

Joe Cusmano Nov 18, 2021

Garuda Indonesia returned to Europe some years ago (after the airline’s removal from the EU’s blacklist) with big aspirations for the future.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Booking.com launches Travel Sustainable Badge

Kristin Mariano Nov 17, 2021

Booking.com has launched the Travel Sustainable badge, a credible, globally relevant sustainability measure that will provide highly coveted information to travellers all over the world…

Tourists arrival in the U.S. face long lines

Joe Cusmano Nov 13, 2021

A wave of international travellers rushed into the United States Monday as the COVID-19 travel restriction ended, and citizens from dozens of nations started flooding in, more than 600 days…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Over half of Singaporeans are planning trips in November and December

Kristin Mariano Nov 5, 2021

The end of year holiday season is right around the corner and with high vaccination rates and Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTL) in place, Singaporeans are psyched to get back out there. A new…

OTAs & Tour Operators

KAYAK reveals search and price spikes for Autumn/Winter travel

Kristin Mariano Oct 7, 2021

As travel restrictions relax, KAYAK has seen searches and prices increase for many destinations this Autumn/Winter 2021.

Private jet demand soars for September and October

Megha Paul Oct 1, 2021

Flexjet and PrivateFly are reporting unprecedented demand for travel in September and October, with continuing high levels of premium leisure flying and the return of business travel…

International Tourism Group launches across European markets

Megha Paul Sep 14, 2021

Tourism experts from across Europe have joined forces to launch International Tourism Group (ITG), a new multi-national agency that sets a new standard through a data-led methodology applied…

Bookworms rejoice! Explore fascinating cities through Kimpton Book Club

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2021

Kimpton Book Club is inviting travellers to explore the fascinating cities where some Kimpton hotels are found through stories new and old, inspired by or set in these favourite and bucket…

Most expensive city destinations in Europe

Kristin Mariano Sep 8, 2021

Cheaprooms.co.uk has conducted a research to find out the most expensive cities to stay in Europe now that travel is restarting.

TD Syndicated Partner

There is a new world’s busiest airport

Joe Cusmano Sep 3, 2021

For the first time ever, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport has been named the world's busiest international airport, according to aviation data analysts OAG.

Tourism

Maharashtra launches initiatives to boost tourism

Megha Paul Aug 24, 2021

Uddhav Thackeray, chief minister of Maharashtra launched several initiatives of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) to push tourism in the state

Airlines and Aviation

Farewell Alitalia: ITA cleared for take-off

Joe Cusmano Jul 21, 2021

The new airline being created to replace the long financially ailing Alitalia will take off on Oct. 15 with its first flights, the Italian Economy Ministry announced Thursday.

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines are slowly recovering: Which countries are bouncing back

Joe Cusmano Jul 13, 2021

Floats were leaving the aircraft storage facilities to spend months at the warm, dry desert sunshine.

Guest Column

Could the Royal Coast be Thailand’s best cycling destination?

David Watson Jul 8, 2021

The report commented that Chiang Mai provides the most picturesque cycling routes, with a thriving cycling culture.  In addition it described Chiang Mai as home to competitive cycling races…

Hospitality

The Pavilions becomes first hotel group to accept cryptocurrency

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2021

The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has enhanced its guest experiences by becoming the first international boutique hotel group to accept cryptocurrencies from any country for hotel bookings,

Features

10 greenest cities for eco-friendly fitness

Kristin Mariano Jul 8, 2021

A new study by Reebok has revealed the best cities to visit and live in to partake in eco-friendly exercise.

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.

Airlines and Aviation

In spirit of the game! Qatar Airways becomes official airline for UEFA Euro 2020

Megha Paul Feb 24, 2021

Qatar Airways will join The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) as partner of the UEFA Euro 2020, with the national carrier of Qatar set to be the official airline of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to axe flights to Australia except for Sydney

Joe Cusmano Feb 16, 2021

Cathay Pacific Airways has announced they will be axing all flights to Australia, except routes servicing Sydney, following Hong Kong’s plan to introduce tough new quarantine rules on…

Guest Column

KLM to Halt Long-Haul Operations to Stem COVID-19 Spread

Joe Cusmano Jan 26, 2021

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is set to fall rather quiet today as Dutch flag carrier KLM has announced it will bring most of its flying to a halt.

Global

Tough people last. Tough times don’t! Travel startups that survived and thrived amid the pandemic year of 2020

Megha Paul Dec 31, 2020

Bravely defying the misery of the Covid-19 calamity, some startups have managed to not just survive but literally thrive and ride the waves of 2020. We bring you a list of these startups and…

Delta’s first COVID-tested flight departs Atlanta

Harry S. Johnson Dec 16, 2020

Delta Air Lines‘ customers with essential travel needs can now fly from Atlanta to Amsterdam without having to quarantine after arrival

The northern lights, tuck pizza in Naples, walk the Berlin Wall among top 20 experiences on Brits’ wish lists

Megha Paul Nov 28, 2020

A nationwide study by easyJet suggests almost half (45%) of the nation are craving new holiday experiences, with the average Brit not having had a sunshine filled trip for over one year

OTAs & Tour Operators

Romantic holiday in Paris? Try Bath now! Year-round destinations that can replace foreign holiday spots

Megha Paul Nov 28, 2020

Last-minute holiday booking platform, LateRooms.com has revealed the UK-equivalent destinations to the British public’s favourite foreign holiday hotspots

Thailand

SKÅL International Bangkok’s part to help a mother repatriate her teacher son

Andrew J Wood Oct 5, 2020

A story of tenacity and resourcefulness of a mother who was determined to succeed.

Alitalia abandons all flights from and to Milan

Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy Sep 14, 2020

Alitalia discontinued all flights from Malpensa, the international airport in Milan. Alitalia will no longer fly from Milan due to the collapse in demand linked to the global COVID-19 health…

Aquatech China 2020: First RAI exhibition in China since COVID-19 outbreak

Harry S. Johnson Aug 31, 2020

Aquatech China 2020, the largest international exhibition for process, drinking and waste water in Asia has opened its doors at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai (31…

Delta Air Lines brings back more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights

Harry S. Johnson Aug 29, 2020

While the airline expects pre-COVID-19 level recovery for international flying to continue to lag U.S. domestic, Delta plans to add over 50 transoceanic flights next summer, compared to the…

Features

Emirates brings back the A380 to six destinations

Joe Cusmano Aug 10, 2020

Being the world largest operator of A380 and having 114 of them on the fleet almost 50% of their 255 aircraft, the rest being B777, this had to happen sooner or later. Big jets are under…

Routes launches new hybrid event for 2020

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2020

A new event by Routes, Routes Reconnected, will provide an innovative platform for the aviation industry to rebuild air services in the post-pandemic era

Emirates’ flagship A380 ready for Guangzhou

Megha Paul Aug 4, 2020

Emirates has announced it will deploy its iconic A380 aircraft to Guangzhou from 8 August this year

Hot hotel openings this week

Megha Paul Jul 24, 2020

The week witnessed a series of milestone hotel openings

Cathay “Cares” from check-in to landing

Kristin Mariano Jul 17, 2020

Cathay Pacific introduces health and safety protocol - Cathay Care.

London City Airport: “Today marks the start of the summer getaway season”

Alastair Newport Jul 10, 2020

Bookings for the flights operated by British Airways’ subsidiary BA CityFlyer have exceeded expectations, with passengers eager to take advantage of the safe travel conditions.

Alitalia offerings: Over 1,000 weekly flights to 37 destinations in July

Megha Paul Jun 15, 2020

Alitalia to operate over 1,000 weekly flights to 37 destinations in July

OTAs & Tour Operators

10 international destinations in Brits’ wish list

Kristin Mariano Jun 8, 2020

Booking.com shares the top destinations and properties on Brits’ minds as they wait for when the time is right to travel again.

airBaltic reports 500% increase in bookings

Megha Paul May 27, 2020

airBaltic has reported that when compared to the first full week of May, the number of new bookings made on airBaltic flights last week increased by nearly 500%. In total, passengers…

Ready to take-off! Air Canada to operate flights to 97 destinations this summer

Megha Paul May 26, 2020

Air Canada is offering customers a choice of 97 destinations in Canada, the US and around the world with an abridged schedule this summer. Within Canada, the schedule will increase from…

Croatia welcomes tourists back

Kristin Mariano May 26, 2020

Due to the excellent epidemiological situation in Croatia, its national borders are slowly but surely opening for many travel enthusiasts who want to spend their holidays in one of Croatia's…

10 destinations where Brits want to go post lockdown

Kristin Mariano May 7, 2020

Coronavirus may have halted the nation’s short-term travel plans, but it hasn’t stopped British holidaymakers dreaming of the destinations they’ll visit as soon as the lockdown is lifted.

November dates for IATA’s 76th AGM

Megha Paul May 1, 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its rescheduled 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit will take place in Amsterdam, the…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

5 eco-cities for conscious commuters

Kristin Mariano Apr 22, 2020

In today’s society, being aware of your eco-footprint is increasingly important. Whether it’s during your commute, in the office, or even during your lunch break, some cities are better…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Around the world in 30 minutes: KAYAK launches virtual getaways for stay-at-home escapism

Kristin Mariano Apr 21, 2020

KAYAK is launching its virtual travel hub featuring a selection of curated city guides so globetrotters can #TravelFromHome.

Etihad announces additional special passenger flights

Megha Paul Apr 15, 2020

Etihad Airways has announced a series of special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, Dublin, London Heathrow, Tokyo Narita and Zurich, in addition to those previously…

76th IATA AGM And World Air Transport Summit postponed

Megha Paul Apr 7, 2020

International Air Transport Association (IATA) has postponed the 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. The event had been scheduled to take place on 22-23…

Attractions & Tours

Wanderlust from home: 10 amazing European museums offer virtual tours

Kristin Mariano Mar 19, 2020

Travel plans spoiled by COVID-19? Several museums offered virtual tours so you can do some sightseeing while being locked at home.

Nominations open for 2nd diversity and inclusion awards: IATA

Megha Paul Mar 5, 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that nominations have opened for second edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards which recognise and encourage…

London generates nearly a quarter of all hotel tranasactions in Europe

Alastair Newport Mar 2, 2020

European hotel transaction volume reached its highest level ever recorded last year, with EUR 27.1 billion (GBP 23.3 billion) worth of deals in 2019, with London coming out on top,…

Bengaluru-Seattle direct flight to begin this October

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020

American Airlines has announced daily non-stop flight between Bengaluru and Seattle in the US from October 2020. This would be the first non-stop flight between Bengaluru and the US.…

Your perfect travel buddy based on your zodiac

Kristin Mariano Feb 11, 2020

Group travel can be tough with different personalities travelling together. If solo travel is not your thing, you must look for someone you are most compatible with when travelling.

Epic adventure: Amy Johnson ready for take off

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has announced the maiden voyage of its latest ship Amy Johnson. Following delivery and a refurbishment programme, it will sail from Singapore on 15…

Cruise

Sail on exclusive river cruise with Aled Jones

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

The Travelmarvel Capella is set to sparkle brighter in April 2021, as classical singer and presenter Aled Jones MBE steps aboard for three days of exclusive events. Cruising along the…

Nostalgia sojourn: CMV sails back to the ’80s

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

Rewind ‘back to the 80s’ with Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) on its special themed cruise on board Magellan with Spandau Ballet, Simply Red and Blondie tribute bands. The two-nights…

Art metropolis for business

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

Set in the historic Museum Square district, Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam’s central location is ideal for business travellers. Roy Tomassen, general manager of the Conservatorium Hotel…

Celebrity Apex revolutionises Vacations at Sea

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020

The launch of Celebrity Apex will mark a milestone in the way vacationers spend their holidays at sea. The Celebrity Cruises’ ship that is slated to begin its first sailings in April…

Hilton rings in Lunar New Year with release of ‘Room 702’ episode focused on education in China

Megha Paul Jan 24, 2020

Timed to coincide with the Lunar New Year 2020 on 25 January, Hilton has released the latest instalment of its acclaimed ‘Room 702’ video docuseries, profiling Nick Li, manager of safety…

Cruise

Viva Cruises unveils first owned river ship

Megha Paul Jan 17, 2020

River cruise specialist, Viva Cruises, is re-launching its flagship vessel Viva Tiara in March 2020. The ship, currently under a comprehensive renovation, will become the very first ship…

Travel Tech

Booking.com debuts digital guide for cities CityBook

Kristin Mariano Jan 17, 2020

Booking.com is committed to making it easier for everyone to navigate and experience the world with its new product Citybook. It is a responsive digital guide for cities that seamlessly…

What’s cooking! Okura Prestige Bangkok’s 2020 contest

Megha Paul Jan 10, 2020

The Okura Prestige Bangkok has announced its fourth cooking competition with an educational trip to Hotel Okura Amsterdam up for grabs. The hotel organised its first cooking competition…

10 most expensive European cities to spend New Year’s Eve 2020

Kristin Mariano Dec 27, 2019

Where’s the best place to ring in the New Year? TicketLens is releasing a study that reveals the Most Expensive European Capital Cities To Visit on New Year’s Eve.

From reel to real: Thomas Cook India boosts film tourism

Megha Paul Dec 23, 2019

Thomas Cook India has witnessed a significant surge in demand of over 25% for travel to iconic Bollywood locations. To cater to this high growth opportunity of movie-inspired travel, the…

Features

Where are Brits flying to this Christmas?

Kristin Mariano Dec 23, 2019

As Christmas is just a few days away, people are packing their bags gearing for the holidays. Peer-to-peer travel money provider WeSwap has commissioned research from its 500,000-strong…

“Efficient, comfortable and reliable” TD speaks with Aeromexico’s Rocio Blazquez

Alastair Newport Dec 19, 2019

After eight years working as Aeromexico's regional director for Europe, Rocio Blazquez has learnt a thing or two about what it takes to be a success in a competitive market. TD tracked down…

Features

Top 10 most booked attractions on Tripadvisor

Kristin Mariano Dec 18, 2019

Here are TripAdvisor’s most booked attractions in the world for 2019, and tour suggestions for your next trip:

Transport

Singapore to lead mobility revolution

Kristin Mariano Dec 16, 2019

Singapore is leading the mobility revolution globally as it takes the cake in the first Urban Mobility Readiness Index: How Cities Rank on Mobility Ecosystem Development by Oliver Wyman…

Hilton launches UK’s largest-ever soap recycling programme

Christian Tolentino Dec 11, 2019

Hilton has announced the launch of the UK’s largest-ever soap recycling programme to reduce waste going to landfill and help communities in need.

Top 10 destinations for UK holidaymakers in 2020

Kristin Mariano Dec 3, 2019

Online travel company eDreams ODIGEO has analysed booking data from over 18 million customers to predict the top destinations consumers are set to visit next year in its annual European…

Attractions & Tours

Top 10 European cities with ‘the most attractions’ for tourists

Christian Tolentino Nov 29, 2019

A new report has revealed which locations in Europe offer the most attractions overall, analysing which cities have the highest number of each attraction on offer.

Conservatorium: Hotel for lovers of design, history and finer things in life

Megha Paul Nov 20, 2019

Built in the late 19th century, the Conservatorium in Amsterdam, was originally a bank before becoming a 20th-century music school and now has been transformed into five-star Leading…

Cruise

Celebrity Cruises hides microscopic codes in ‘gigapixel’ photographs

Christian Tolentino Nov 11, 2019

Travel enthusiasts are fighting for the chance to be one of the first aboard a new luxury cruise ship — by finding microscopic codes hidden in five incredibly detailed ‘gigapixel’…

YOTEL: “We’re planning to shake up the scene in Noord”

Alastair Newport Nov 1, 2019

Innovative hospitality brand YOTEL has announced Amsterdam, as the location of its latest property to come online. As of 4 November Amsterdam Noord will fling open its doors to welcome…

Gulf Air and KLM Royal Dutch in codeshare partnership

Megha Paul Oct 30, 2019

Gulf Air, the national airline of Bahrain, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have signed a codeshare partnership, for travel commencing from 27 October 2019. The announcement follows the…

Virgin Atlantic unveils plans for China Eastern joint venture

Megha Paul Oct 22, 2019

Virgin Atlantic has announced its intention to enter into a joint venture with China Eastern and Air France-KLM. The move is designed to provide customers with increased choice and…

Let’s talk sustainable river business, says CLIA

Megha Paul Oct 17, 2019

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK and Ireland has revealed its speaker line up for this year’s River Cruise Conference, taking place in Amsterdam from 10-11 November.…

Broadening horizons: HFTP and HTNG partner for HITEC Europe

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2019

Two associations that work to advance and educate on hospitality technology are partnering to produce the fourth annual HITEC Europe on 21-23 April in Palma, Mallorca Spain. Hospitality…

Harry’s game: Duke of Sussex launches new Booking.com, Ctrip & TripAdvisor collaboration

Alastair Newport Sep 4, 2019

The Duke of Sussex has announced a new global partnership aimed at improving conservation, environmental protection and expanding local community economic development by encouraging…

Tourism

The world by wheels: The longest, most epic road trips

Kristin Mariano Sep 3, 2019

From movies like Almost Famous, Little Miss Sunshine and the classic Thelma and Louise, road trips are a great way to see the world.

Bubble button: Eurostar invites travellers to ‘press for champagne’

Megha Paul Aug 7, 2019

High-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, Eurostar, has launched a ‘Press for champagne’ button to kick off the 100-day countdown to its 25th anniversary. In…

Travel Tech

Travel tech this week: When the ‘cheapest’ route may not always be ‘best value’

Kristin Mariano Aug 1, 2019

This week, the tech industry showcases a software making it easier for short-term rentals to secure their properties. Also, a technology that enables travellers to find the best value routes…

Airports

10 airports perfect for business travellers

Kristin Mariano Jul 30, 2019

Travelling for business and for leisure obviously have different requirements for a traveller; luggage will generally be a lot less in volume, different items will need to be packed and even…

Tourism

10 last-minute inexpensive city break destinations

Kristin Mariano Jul 29, 2019

Summer is here and everyone is bound somewhere for a holiday, especially in August bank holiday.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Still number one: London tops European MICE chart for the fifth time

Alastair Newport Jul 17, 2019

Maestro of MICE Cvent, has unleashed its yearly list of the top meeting destinations for meetings and events in Europe. For the fifth consecutive year, London retained its number one…

Europe

Eurostar expands hotel inventory with 70 new hotels

Alastair Newport Jul 15, 2019

Eurostar has announced it will get a boost to its hotel inventory following the expansion of its its partnership with WebBeds. Seventy new hotels will be added to its rail and accommodation…

Hospitality

Madrid witnesses highest drop in hotel prices this summer

Megha Paul Jul 10, 2019

Hotel room rates are witnessing a major drop in most popular European destinations this summer. This was revealed by global hotel metasearch trivago.com’s Trivago Hotel Price Index…

Hospitality

OYO rebrands acquired @Leisure Group to ‘OYO Vacation Homes’

Christian Tolentino Jul 10, 2019

The @Leisure Group, a vacation rental company in Europe and recently acquired by OYO, has announced its rebranding to OYO Vacation Homes.

Air

World Economic Forum launches Canada-Netherlands paperless travel

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2019

The World Economic Forum and the governments of the Netherlands and Canada launched the first pilot project for paperless travel between the two countries at Montreal Airport. Known…

Air

United Airlines adds second daily San Francisco-Hong Kong flight

Megha Paul Jun 30, 2019

United Airlines announced it is offering customers a second daily nonstop flight between San Francisco and Hong Kong. Beginning 26 October, United Airlines will operate two daily…

Air

Green resolution: Europe’s airports commit to net zero CO2 emissions by 2050

Megha Paul Jun 27, 2019

At the 29th ACI Europe Annual Congress and General Assembly in Cyprus, the airport trade body unveiled a resolution formally committing the European airport industry to become net zero…

Tourism

Move over summer holidays, monsoon travel getting popular in India

Megha Paul Jun 21, 2019

ixigo has conducted a study that revealed travel trends of Indians and how they have changed in the past three years. The report highlighted the monsoon, winter and summer booking and…

Tourism

Foreign tourist spend climbs to new highs in Turkey

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2019

One in every eight Turkish Lira is now generated by the nation’s travel and tourism sector. According to the recent report titled ‘City Travel and Tourism Impact Report’ by World…

Hotels

Accor’s MGallery to rise in ‘the land of morning calm’

Christian Tolentino Jun 10, 2019

Accor Ambassador Korea Hotel Management Co Ltd has announced it will launch the MGallery brand in the heart of Seoul in 2022.

Air

India Tourism and Air India to strengthen overseas partnership

Megha Paul Jun 3, 2019

Air India may soon join hands with the Ministry of Tourism for a working partnership overseas. The plan includes shifting of tourist offices at eight overseas destinations to Air India…

Hospitality

World domination: OYO schemes to rule the world

Christian Tolentino Jun 3, 2019

Entering new markets and dominating new territories, OYO, it seems, has plans to rule the world (the hospitality world, that is). Here’s an overview of what the company has been up to…

Air

KLM to unveil new flights to India as it steps up to fill Jet’s slots

Megha Paul May 31, 2019

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be expanding its network to include Bengaluru. The airline will launch a thrice-weekly direct service from Amsterdam to Bengaluru from 31 October. These…

Attractions & Tours

Tiqets bets big on East Asian powerhouse of Japan

Megha Paul May 30, 2019

Tiqets.com, the global platform for cultural venues and attractions, headquartered in Amsterdam, is now entering Japan.

Tourism

Alternative European breaks to avoid overtourism

Kristin Mariano May 28, 2019

When planning a summer getaway, a number of classic European cities spring to mind. However, some destinations like Paris, Amsterdam and Burges are roamed by crowds of tourists.

Startups

Start-up Fairbnb is Airbnb but with a heart

Kristin Mariano May 20, 2019

Fairbnb is a new start-up in the quad that allows you to rent your home to guests and will collect 15% commission on bookings. Where that commission will go sets the two start-ups apart. In…

Interviews

OYO Global: Creating a true global vacation rental experience

Christian Tolentino May 13, 2019

To know more about the strategic move, we got in touch with Tobias Wann, CEO of @Lesiure Group, and now the CEO of Vacation Homes at OYO Global.

Events

Direct Booking Summit 2019 offers beyond networking

Kristin Mariano May 13, 2019

The upcoming Direct Booking Summit is more than an event where hoteliers discuss the challenges and problems arising in the hospitality industry, it offers an opportunity for participants to…

Tourism Boards

Netherlands to halt promotions to curb overtourism

Kristin Mariano May 10, 2019

While countries like Sri Lanka and Lithuania are actively promoting their destinations and attractions, the Netherlands has taken the opposite road as the country’s tourism board will halt…

Hotels

Loganair responds to TA feedback with rescheduled Aberdeen-Esbjerg service

Alastair Newport May 10, 2019

Scottish regional carrier Loganair has revealed it will be making changes to flights on its Aberdeen to Esbjerg service in a move to improve the schedule on the fledgling route, which is…

Attractions & Tours

Cities in bloom: The best botanical attractions in Europe

Christian Tolentino May 7, 2019

If you're looking for a floral treat in Europe, here are the top recommendations from the multi-attraction pass specialist Leisure Pass Group.

UK

Cardiff Airport marks milestone in passenger growth

Christian Tolentino May 6, 2019

Over the last 12 months, more than 1.6 million passengers have flown through Cardiff Airport — reflecting an increase of 7% versus 2018.

Hotels

OYO moves into Europe with @Leisure Group acquisition

Christian Tolentino May 2, 2019

OYO has agreed to acquire Amsterdam-based @Leisure Group, a vacation rental company in Europe which manages holiday homes, parks and apartments.

Hotels

Urbanpod: India’s first capsule hotel to expand in the next two years

Christian Tolentino Apr 30, 2019

Urbanpod, India's first capsule hotel, has announced its plans to expand with about 800 pods at 6-7 locations in the next two years.

Tourism

WiT ME 2019: Middle East is the “golden goose” of travel

Christian Tolentino Apr 15, 2019

Movers and shakers of the Middle East online travel industry gathered at WiT Middle East 2019 in Dubai on 9 April to unlock the potential of a fast-changing market being driven by youths.

Tourism

5 countries with the biggest increase in popularity

Kristin Mariano Apr 14, 2019

Exotic destinations are rising in popularity as travellers are shunning traditional holiday destinations.

Global

Aviation round up: Munich Airport gets radical with gnarly competition

Alastair Newport Apr 11, 2019

This this week’s collection of aviation round up is mixed bag of new routes and announcements but, for the first time ever, it also features skateboarding…rad!

OTAs & Tour Operators

Top 5 regions best explored by rail

Kristin Mariano Apr 3, 2019

Travel activities and services booking platform Klook revealed that rail services bookings increased by more than 150% from 2018 to 2019.

Hotels

Room 702: Hilton commemorates John and Yoko’s Bed-In for Peace

Christian Tolentino Mar 22, 2019

In celebration of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's 'Bed-In for Peace' which happened 50 years ago, Hilton has released a video series called Room 702.

Hotels

“The ideal environment”: Deutsche Hospitality thrives in the Netherlands

Christian Tolentino Mar 22, 2019

Deutsche Hospitality drives its expansion forward in the Netherlands with a second IntercityHotel in Amsterdam, set for 2021.

Hotels

Business bookings success story hits Barcelona

Alastair Newport Mar 21, 2019

With the so many changes to the corporate hospitality industry coming in the last ten or fifteen years -- such as the arrival of Airbnb and other home share platforms able to offer a literal…

Hospitality

Oakwood strides into Thailand’s leisure sector with Boutique deal

Alastair Newport Mar 8, 2019

Corporate hospitality and serviced apartment specialists Oakwood, announced last night that they had signed a partnership deal with Thai real estate developers Boutique Corporation, as part…

Global

Aviation round up: Smooth as silk, strong as iron

Alastair Newport Feb 13, 2019

This week TD’s aviation round up returns with news of JAL's Iron Man style upgrades, a selection of new destinations and the arrival of a Boeing 747 in a Dutch country garden. First, news…

Hotels

IHG unlocks Kimpton’s global growth with over 25 hotels in the pipeline

Christian Tolentino Jan 29, 2019

IHG’s Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants has revealed its strongest state in its 38-year history with more than 25 hotels under development.

Serviced Apartments

Ascott achieves “unprecedented growth” with 100,000 units globally

Christian Tolentino Jan 22, 2019

Serviced residence operator The Ascott Limited (Ascott) has secured contracts for another 26 properties, boosting its portfolio to 100,000 units globally.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

SEAS set to change the way we fly

Mili Jan 18, 2019

Etihad Airways today flew the world’s first commercial flight using locally produced sustainable fuel on a Boeing 787 powered by GE’s GEnx-1B engines.

Startups

Travel tech this week: It’s raining green for start-ups

Kristin Mariano Jan 17, 2019

This week we saw numerous travel tech start-ups receive millions of funding from different funding rounds. Start-ups rely on investments to foster growth.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Here are the most environmental-friendly cities in Europe

Kristin Mariano Jan 15, 2019

2019 will see the rise of a more conscious traveller who cares about the social and environmental issues in places where they want to go.

Global

Cruise news: Wellness cruises, day tripper taxes and more

Mili Jan 9, 2019

We have our eyes not just on the road. But also the air and the sea. The cruise news round up is your weekly guide to the must-know in the cruise industry.

Travel Agents

Money-saving travel hacks for UK travellers this season

Kristin Mariano Jan 1, 2019

Dreaming of your 2019 holiday already? Online travel agent Opodo revealed some helpful tips and hacks when booking your next holiday to save a few pounds.

Cruise

Cruise news: New launches, The London Cruise Show and more

Mili Dec 27, 2018

We have our eyes not just on the road. But also the air and the sea. The newly launched cruise news round up is your weekly guide to the must-know in the cruise industry.

Interviews

“Our hotels are thriving”: Rotana COO on 2019 and beyond

Christian Tolentino Dec 7, 2018

In this exclusive interview, we caught up with Guy Hutchinson, COO at Rotana, to dig deeper and find out what's brewing.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

VisitBritain taps Eurostar and Virgin Trains to boost MICE market in the UK

Christian Tolentino Nov 28, 2018

VisitBritain has partnered with Eurostar and Virgin Trains to offer a united travel service — boosting the MICE market in the UK.

Hotels

IHG to open second Kimpton hotel in the Netherlands

Christian Tolentino Nov 23, 2018

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has signed a management agreement with Omnam Group to open Kimpton Rotterdam, The Netherlands in 2022.

Hotels

Rotana highlights six upcoming hotels at WTM 2018

Christian Tolentino Nov 6, 2018

Rotana has announced at the World Travel Market 2018, six new properties set to open in Bosnia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Travel Tech

Eurostar’s new robot provides travel info, takes selfies on request

Christian Tolentino Oct 29, 2018

High-speed train service provider, Eurostar, has introduced an interactive humanoid that offers a new way of providing travel information.

Hotels

Double Debut: IHG brings Kimpton Hotels to Barcelona and Bangkok

Christian Tolentino Sep 26, 2018

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that it will be expanding its Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand to Barcelona in 2019 and Bangkok in 2020.

Global

British Airways: Keep calm and go on holiday

Alastair Newport Aug 27, 2018

Despite the gloom of frustration that hangs over the British Isles following the divisive nature of Brexit and the associated political and social issues arising because of it, British…

Travel Tech

“Travelling has never been as hassle-free” says Klook COO, after highest-ever funding round

Kristin Mariano Aug 21, 2018

After closing USD 200 million Series D funding, Klook has become the most-funded company in the tours and activities sector. The new unicorn company now has the ammunition to expand…

Air

Winter is coming: Flybe updates seasonal products for two UK hubs

Alastair Newport Aug 21, 2018

European regional carrier Flybe has announced news of it updated services for the Winter 2018-19 timetable operating from two of it's major UK hubs at Southampton and Exeter airports.

United States

Kenya Airways and Delta deal “elevates the travel experience”

Alastair Newport Aug 20, 2018

American aviation giant Delta Air Lines has announced a new partnership with Kenya Airways. The codeshare agreement, on Kenyan airline flights from Amsterdam, Paris, London, and Accra to…

Reviews

Review: Hilton’s Luxury Experiences platform

Christian Tolentino Aug 15, 2018

A review of Hilton's new 'Luxury Experiences' platform - a dedicated webpage that allows guests to filter authentic experiences according to the human senses.

Expedition Cruising

Fred. Olsen offers last minute summer cruises with September sailings

Kristin Mariano Aug 13, 2018

Looking for last minute trip this summer? Pack your bags and board the Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines for any of its four cruise deals starting at GBP 399 (USD 509) in September.

Hospitality

UK heat wave sparks business boom for hoteliers

Christian Tolentino Aug 1, 2018

New data from Expedia Group has revealed hoteliers across the UK have enjoyed a successful early summer period, with a significant increase in hotel demand compared to 2017.

River Cruising

CroisiEurope unveils 2019 itineraries

Kristin Mariano Jul 31, 2018

CroisiEurope is Europe’s largest river cruise operator backed with 40 years of experience. It has revealed its new 2019 worldwide programme that features 170 itineraries that take place on…

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Despite Brexit, London is still Europe’s top city for MICE

Alastair Newport Jul 31, 2018

Despite the uncertainty of Britain’s economic future post by Brexit, felt by many within the hospitality and travel industry, post Brexit. There is some solace to be found in recent data…

Hotels

easyHotel expands portfolio with new property in the Netherlands

Christian Tolentino Jul 25, 2018

Online booking platform and owner of ‘super budget’ branded hotels, easyHotel, has expanded its international portfolio to 28 hotels with the opening of a new hotel in Maastricht,…

Middle East

Expedia highlights opportunities as Dubai confirmed as ME’s top destination

Alastair Newport Jul 11, 2018

Fresh from informing UK hoteliers how best to prepare for influx of visitors during the recent Royal Wedding, Expedia Group has now put together a study which reveals which have been the…

Hospitality

“The way online travel worked was broken” says Triptease founder

Alastair Newport Jul 9, 2018

Triptease bags a further USD 4 million on top of their original contributions from BGF and Notion Capital contributed. Now, with their total investment standing at USD 13 million, Charlie…

Hospitality

Direct bookings startup Triptease’s funding reaches USD 13 million

Alastair Newport Jun 26, 2018

Following our story in April where Triptease content manager Lily McIlwain, told us about the direct booking start up's report into the future of A/B testing, the company has now announced…

Air

Jet Airways to launch first direct connection from Mumbai to Manchester

Mili Jun 21, 2018

Opening up travel between India and the North of England, with its latest direct connection to Manchester, Jet Airways will become the largest carrier between the UK and Mumbai.

Airlines and Aviation

VIDEO: The making of Cathay Pacific’s first A350-1000

Christian Tolentino Jun 20, 2018

Cathay Pacific has welcomed the newest member to its fleet, the first of its twenty Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Take a look at what it takes to build one of the world’s newest long-range…

Corporate & Business

London is still top destination for business travellers despite Brexit

Christian Tolentino Jun 15, 2018

A new research commissioned by Jurys Inn, a hotel chain in the UK and Ireland, has revealed the five most business-friendly cities in Europe. And as business travel continues to flourish,…

Cruise

DFDS buys Turkey’s biggest shipping operator with an eye on Euro trade growth

Alastair Newport Jun 11, 2018

Coming in the wake of our story detailing the order of DFDS' record breaking new ship, the Danish ferry company has announced it has acquired the Turkish shipping company U.N. Ro-Ro.

River Cruising

Emerald Waterways is ready for 2019 with new river cruise itineraries

Christian Tolentino Jun 7, 2018

As we see the cruise sector making waves this year, Emerald Waterways announced the release of its 2019 collection, showcasing new itineraries and packages along the majestic Danube.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana expands routes in Russia and Europe

Kristin Mariano Jun 5, 2018

Kazakhstan carrier Air Astana has launched new routes in Russia and Europe following the acquisition of new aircraft.

Air

Delta Airlines makes a comeback in India

Kristin Mariano May 30, 2018

Delta Airlines will fly the Indian skies again after its four-year hiatus. Delta announced on Thursday that it will start flying nonstop from the US to Mumbai in 2019.

Air

Jet Airways launch first non-stop flight to North of England

Alastair Newport May 28, 2018

Indian carrier, Jet Airways has announced it will be a new sheen to its roster of flights with its first ever direct service between Manchester Airprt and Mumbai.

Hotels

Expedia bookings reveal strong start for UK hotels in 2018

Christian Tolentino May 2, 2018

New data from Expedia Group shows UK hoteliers enjoyed a positive start to the year due to the significant rise in hotel demand by international visitors fuelled by fast-growing markets.

Hotels

The Pavilions Madrid opens with art showcase in the cultural heart of the city

Christian Tolentino Apr 20, 2018

Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Madrid property, which doubles as an art gallery featuring works from acclaimed local artists. The Pavilions Madrid, managed by the…

China

Accor and Ctrip sign MoU for “magnified experiences and property choices”

Alastair Newport Apr 20, 2018

Never one to stay out of the travel news cycle for long, AccorHotels, who recently announced the purchase of table reservation system ResDiary, has now released news of another smart…

Air

China Airlines new code share partnership to drive closer links between France and Taiwan

Alastair Newport Apr 18, 2018

Following the announcement towards the end of last year of Air France’s partnership with Vietnam Airlines, the French carrier has released details of another Asian collaboration, this time…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com’s battle to claim OTA market share in India

Simon Willmore Apr 12, 2018

The fight for market share in India is heating up as the Amsterdam-headquartered OTA lists more non-hotel options. This is in light of Booking.com’s recent announcement that it offers five…

Hospitality

Hotelchamp integrates top marketing tech to drive direct booking growth

Simon Willmore Apr 11, 2018

Hotelchamp, another champion of the direct booking movement, stepped up in a big way announcing the integration of TrustYou, OTA Insight, Customer Alliance, LiveChat and HotJar into their…

Cruise

Crystal unveils 45 new Crystal Getaways for 2018, set to sail between May and November

Alastair Newport Apr 5, 2018

Two years on from announcing their entry into the river cruise market with the unveiling of the repurposed Crystal Mozart. Crystal River Cruises has created new ‘Crystal Getaways’ for…

Hotels

Marriott International announces extent of Europe expansion featuring 35 hotels and 12,000 new rooms

Christian Tolentino Mar 27, 2018

Marriott International has achieved a new milestone, announcing its most successful year for signing development contracts in Europe, adding 35 hotels and signing 12,000 rooms.

Features

7 pod hotels to catch some rest on World Sleep Day 2018

Kristin Mariano Mar 16, 2018

Today, 16 March, we celebrate the benefits of good and healthy sleep - it's World Sleep Day! Good skin, a clear mind and better memory, these are only some of the benefits of a good night’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Sustainable Aviation: Could one billion passengers be achieved by 2025?

Alastair Newport Mar 5, 2018

The International Air transport Association (IATA) set out an aim  for one billion passengers to fly on flights powered by a mix of jet fuel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2025. This…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

10 sustainable tourism start ups compete for Booking.com development grant

Alastair Newport Mar 5, 2018

Booking.com have announced the 10 sustainable tourism start ups that will be joining the 2018 Booking Booster Programme in Amsterdam in May 2018. Building upon its successful launch in 2017,…

Travel Agents

Priceline Group rebrands as Booking Holdings

Simon Willmore Feb 23, 2018

In the business of travel, names matter. So why has the Priceline Group, which operates in over 40 languages across more than 220 countries and territories, come out under a new name?

Hotels

You can relive cinema’s iconic moments in these famous movie hotels

Christian Tolentino Feb 9, 2018

If you're big on movies and planning on travelling soon, you might want to check out this list of famous movie hotels you can visit.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Research reveals where young Brits will be travelling, before Brexit

Jill Sayles Jan 31, 2018

Contiki surveyed nearly 3,000 18-35 year olds globally as part of its The Power of Travel study and the research uncovered the travel hotspots trending for 2018. Young Brits seem…

Entrepreneurs

Travel tech innovation race at full speed with ‘Hotel Jumpstart’

Simon Willmore Jan 15, 2018

Five companies recently pitched for Hotel Jumpstart, a mentorship-driven accelerator programme to support the most innovative travel tech startups.

Hotels

Triptease: Direct Booking Summit set for Asian debut

Alastair Newport Jan 11, 2018

The Direct Booking Summit — the only event to focus solely on increasing hotels’ direct bookings — is coming to Asia for the first time. Triptease, summit host and pioneer of the Direct…

Hotels

How Gianni Versace’s mansion became a luxury hotel

Christian Tolentino Jan 5, 2018 0

Florida, USA – Gianni Versace’s former home is now a luxury boutique hotel in South Beach, Miami. Follow the timeline on how Versace's former property has evolved.

Tourism

Traveltek reveals top ten Xmas destinations

Jill Sayles Dec 20, 2017 1

Traveltek Group Ltd has revealed the top 10 Christmas destinations for 2017, with New York in the lead among Brits. The city is also the most popular choice with global travellers, while…

Cruise

MSC Cruises offers Wave promotion and incentive

Jill Sayles Dec 15, 2017 29

MSC Cruises is offering an all-inclusive drinks package included when booking a Fantastica Experience Fare. The ‘Wave’ promotion applies to all cruises that set sail in the Summer 2018,…

Hotels

Preferred Hotels announces new properties

Jill Sayles Dec 8, 2017 8

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced 14 new properties scheduled to launch in the New Year.  The openings will be global, from Houston and Shanghai to Vienna and Charleston.…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad’s Swiss flights become Boeing 787 Dreamliner services

Jill Sayles Nov 21, 2017 1

Etihad Airways’ flights to and from Switzerland will become an all-Boeing 787 Dreamliner operation with the aircraft being deployed on the Abu Dhabi – Geneva route, from 25 March 2018.…

Associations

River Cruise Excellence Awards winners announced

Jill Sayles Nov 20, 2017 17

Those who contribute to the growing success of the river cruise industry were recently recognised at an awards ceremony at the seventh annual CLIA River Cruise Conference in Amsterdam.…

Associations

Reasons to be cheerful at this year’s Aito conference

Jill Sayles Nov 20, 2017 15

This year’s AITO overseas conference will take place in Evora, Portugal (23 to 26 November 2017) with the theme Reasons to be Cheerful. Sponsored by Tourismo de Portugal and TAP Air…

Guest Column

It’s time to embrace the river cruise trend

Jill Sayles Nov 17, 2017

The time is right to capitalise on the huge swell in demand for river cruises, says Kirsty Orr, chief operations officer, Traveltek Group Ltd.  "Consumer demand for river cruises…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Independent Insider: Contiki launches new trip style

Jill Sayles Nov 10, 2017 25

Alongside the launch of its Europe Summer 2018/19 programme, Contiki has introduced a new travel style: Independent Insider.  The itineraries aim to reimagin group travel and allow…

Airlines and Aviation

Bristol Airport targets more long-haul

Jill Sayles Nov 1, 2017 18

Following the return of direct long-haul flights to Florida and Mexico this summer and the announcement of flights to the Dominican Republic in 2018, Bristol Airport has reaffirmed its…

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines returns to the UK

Jill Sayles Oct 17, 2017 17

China Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan), is returning to the UK following a five year hiatus. It will launch a new non-stop service between London…

Cruise

U by Uniworld debuts on Seine

Jill Sayles Oct 11, 2017 16

U by Uniworld, the new river cruise brand for 21-45 year olds, debuted its first ship on October 7 in Paris.  The B set sail on its maiden voyage along the Seine River with travel…

Cruise

CMV offers cruise to the Amazon

Jill Sayles Oct 11, 2017 20

Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) is offering an adventure cruise to the Amazon onboard Magellan.  The 42-night trip is available on a buy one, get one free basis with fares from…

Cruise

APT offers incentive during plan a cruise month

Jill Sayles Sep 29, 2017 0

Cruise and tour operator APT has launched an incentive designed to encourage travel agents to book its European and Asian river cruises during CLIA UK & Ireland’s Plan a Cruise Month.…

United States

Starwood Capital stake fuels Yotel’s global growth plan

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2017 0

A $250-million capital injection and 30% ownership stake from Starwood Capital Group is expected to help London-based Yotel seek aggressive global portfolio growth, with plans to reach 50 to…

Cruise

CMV offers value fares for cruises next month

Jill Sayles Sep 19, 2017

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) is offering cruises for next month with value fares on a 12-night cruise to Spain, Portugal & France and a Northern Lights cruise.   The cruise…

United States

30 Street Food Markets for the Global Traveler

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2017 0

A new, interactive website from JohnSlots looks at the world’s best and most recognizable street food markets, delving into everything from potjie in South Africa to scorpions-on-sticks in…

Hotels

Constellation of Michelin Stars: SO Amazing Chefs 2017

Alastair Newport Sep 12, 2017

So Amazing Chefs 2017 At So Sofitel Bangkok  returns for its sixth year, this September, bringing with it 12 Michelin starred chefs for a week of gastronomic festivities.

United States

30 Street Food Markets for the Global Traveller

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2017 0

A new interactive from JohnSlots looks at the world’s best and most recognisable street food markets, delving into everything from potjie in South Africa to…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Gordon Oldham

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2017

This week, Travel Daily catches up with Gordon Oldham, the lawyer, entrepreneur, adventurer and philanthropist created who created The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts... Q) For our…

Hotels

IHG aims to become lifestyle choice for Asian travellers

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2017

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is planning to launch a series of new lifestyle hotels - including new brands – across Asia, as it seeks to target the new wave of affluent middle…

Associations

Estimated 2.1 million Brits to head overseas this weekend

Jill Sayles Aug 24, 2017

ABTA is estimating that 2.1 million Brits are set to head abroad this bank holiday weekend (25 -28 August). With temperatures around the Mediterranean expected to hit the low thirties…

Cruise

CMV offers autumn sunshine cruises

Jill Sayles Aug 24, 2017

Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) is offering two autumn cruises to the Canary Islands and Madeira with celebrities on board or to Spain, Portugal and France for city culture this October.…

Travel Tech

Brain Waves: the travel industry’s latest innovations

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2017

Shanghai airports offer check-in by QR code Domestic passengers in Shanghai who only have carry-on luggage can now check in for their flight using a QR code on their mobile phone.…

Cruise

Crystal River Cruises names godmother of Crystal Bach

Jill Sayles Aug 15, 2017

Crystal River Cruises has announced that soprano vocalist and German performer, Anna-Maria Kaufmann, will be the godmother of Crystal Bach. The newly-built Rhine Class river ship…

Hotels

Asia’s first Yotel opens for bookings

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

Yotel will soon launch its first ever property in Asia and guests are now able to make bookings at the new Yotel Singapore for stays from 1 November 2017. The cabin-style hotel will be…

OTAs & Tour Operators

One Traveller announces two new holidays for 2018

Jill Sayles Aug 9, 2017

One Traveller, the single holidays tour operator for mature travellers, has announced the launch of two new holidays for 2018, the Imperial Vienna holiday and the exclusive Rhine, Moselle…

Cruise

CLIA reveals the joy of cruising the Med

Jill Sayles Aug 7, 2017

By Andy Harmer, senior vice president membership, director at CLIA UK & Ireland.  I was luckily enough to spend a long weekend cruising the Greek islands at the end of last month;…

UK

Q&A: Joseph Grimley, head of agency sales, Riviera Travel

Jill Sayles Aug 1, 2017

What does your role include and how long have you held it?  I have been in my role at Riviera Travel for just over five years. The role is responsible for managing sales through…

Cruise

The River Cruise Line launches 2018 preview brochure

Jill Sayles Jul 24, 2017

The River Cruise Line has unveiled its first brochure for 2018 following the purchase of the brand by Arena Travel earlier in the year.  The brochure is a preview of the full 2018…

Appointments

DFDS appoints regional sales manager

Jill Sayles Jul 18, 2017

Ferry operator DFDS has announced the appointment of Mark Henderson as its new regional sales manager for the North of England, Scotland and Ireland.  Mark has worked for DFDS since…

United States

Strength in Global Economy Means Higher Travel Pricing in 2018

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2017 0

Air, Hotel and Ground Transportation All See Upticks on Back of Rising Inflation, Higher Oil Prices and Emerging Markets BOSTON 18 July 2017: According to the 2018 Global Travel Forecast, …

UK

Brits still bound for Europe this summer despite Brexit

Jill Sayles Jul 5, 2017

One year on from the Brexit referendum, new figures from ferry operator DFDS, show that despite our upcoming departure from the EU, Brits are still departing to Europe on holiday. …

Attractions & Tours

Super Break launches first flash sale

Maria Airey Jun 30, 2017

Super Break has launched its first flash-sale, timed to coincide with the June payday weekend. Running from 9am on Friday 30 June to midnight on Monday 3 July, a selection of offers will…

Cruise

Azamara offering up to four complimentary nights

Maria Airey Jun 22, 2017

Azamara Club Cruises offers savings of up to £1,000 per person on select 2018 voyages, when booked before 20 August 2017. The cruise line is offering travellers up to four complimentary…

Airlines and Aviation

BA launches two winter ski routes

Jill Sayles Jun 21, 2017

British Airways is launching two ski routes for winter and more flights available from Heathrow for under £40.  The new Heathrow flights to Grenoble, ideally located for access to some of…

Tourism

Mini-moons are growing in popularity according to survey

Jill Sayles Jun 20, 2017

A survey has revealed that ‘mini-moons’ are growing in popularity and longer honeymoons are not as popular as they used to be.  One in six Brits would rather take a short break after…

Cruise

Golf themed river cruises from Amadeus

Maria Airey Jun 20, 2017

Amadeus River Cruises have announced the launch of their new Golf-themed river cruises for 2018. Accompanied by PGA teaching golf pro Frank Adamowicz, golf-fans can now combine a river…

UK

CLIA focuses on destination and new events

Jill Sayles Jun 13, 2017

At the CLIA Conference in May, I announced two up-coming flagship CLIA events taking place this year and a new event in 2018 – Cruise360 in Copenhagen in September, the CLIA River Cruise…

Cruise

DFDS introduces cruise party packages for groups

Maria Airey Jun 9, 2017

With DFDS’ new ‘Party at Sea’ packages guests can celebrate any occasion and tailor the experience to suit their needs, when booking a group of ten or more. Included within the deal are two…

Cruise

CMV’s Columbus taking shape in Rotterdam

Simon Willmore May 18, 2017

Cruise & Maritime Voyages’s (CMV) Columbus, the latest addition to the fleet and new flagship, arrived in Rotterdam on Saturday 13th May for a three week dry dock at the Damen Ship Yard.…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: new flights from Garuda, KLM, AirAsia and more…

Mark Elliott May 18, 2017

Bali gets another Chinese connection Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China) When? Three times a week, effective 22 May 2017 Who? Garuda Indonesia Why? Part of the Indonesian…

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines flies newest aircraft to San Francisco

Mark Elliott May 17, 2017

China Airlines has started flying its newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to San Francisco. The twin-aisle jet was deployed on the trans-Pacific route from Taipei on 14 May,…

Ireland

KLM adds additional frequency on Dublin route

Maria Airey May 16, 2017

From 10 July, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate an additional frequency on the Dublin to Amsterdam route, further increasing the capital’s connectivity with Amsterdam, and the world.…

United States

2017 Travel & Hospitality Trends

Simon Willmore May 12, 2017 0

For destinations, 2017 is all about discovering that pristine enclave. And the more locally curated, the sweeter the sojourn. Emerging 2017 hotspots are situated at already-coveted…

Tourism

British parents opting for family city breaks

Jill Sayles May 10, 2017

A new study on behalf of an aparthotel operator indicates that an increasing number of British parents are taking children on European city breaks.  Amsterdam, Paris and Dubrovnik were…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Malta reconnects with North Africa

Jill Sayles May 4, 2017

Air Malta is reconnecting Malta to North Africa following the re-start of scheduled services between the islands and Tunis Carthage Airport. The service will begin on 26 June 2017. “We…

Cruise

Holland America Line Introduces 2018 Signature Experiences

Simon Willmore Apr 26, 2017

Holland America Line recently unveiled new culturally immersive ‘Signature Experiences’ on select 2018 cruise itineraries departing from Montréal, Québec, Canada, and five of the most…

United States

Trip.com Unveils Its 2017 Family Travel Awards

Simon Willmore Apr 26, 2017 0

Trip.com is announcing its 2017 Family Travel Awards, with top attractions that go beyond the tried and true, noticeably quirky Rising Stars destinations, amazing beaches, and unique resorts…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Bspoke Tours reveals new cycling hotspots

Jill Sayles Apr 26, 2017

BSpoke Tours has unveiled new tours for the summer 2017 season, adding The Netherlands, Sicily and a family-friendly Lake Garda single-centre experience. Miles Porter, head of activities…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet adds European links from Chennai, Bengaluru

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2017

Jet Airways will start flying direct from Chennai and Bengaluru to Europe later this year, with the launch of two new long-haul routes. Commencing 29 October 2017, the Indian carrier…

United States

Holland America Line Marks its 70th Year in Alaska

Simon Willmore Apr 24, 2017

Holland America Line will celebrate its 70th year of Alaska exploration this year, and to commemorate the milestone anniversary the cruise line has planned special experiences and events…

Cruise

Holland America celebrates its 70th year in Alaska

Maria Airey Apr 24, 2017

In 2017 Holland America Line will celebrate its 70th year of Alaskan exploration, and to commemorate the milestone anniversary the cruise line has planned special experiences and events that…

UK

AmaWaterways welcomes Amakristina

Simon Willmore Apr 23, 2017

AmaWaterways has celebrated the inaugural voyage of its 19th ship, AmaKristina. Named after AmaWaterways’ Co-Owner and Executive Vice President Kristin Karst, AmaKristina joins the fleet…

Face‑to‑Face

Face to face: Floor Bleeker, Chief Information Officer, Mövenpick Group

Gemma Greenwood Apr 21, 2017

When you were upgrading your PMS system, what trends were of particular interest to you? As Mӧvenpick Hotels & Resorts is on track to operate 100 properties by 2020 (83 at…

UK

CMV takes delivery of their new flagship Columbus

Simon Willmore Apr 19, 2017

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV)  has this week taken delivery of their new flagship Columbus in Singapore. The ship had arrived at the Singapore Cruise Centre under her P&O Cruises…

Hotels

Where to Stay: New hotels in India, Australia, Maldives and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 17, 2017

Eastin Hotel Kurseong Location: Located on the foothills of the Himalayas in India's Darjeeling tea-producing area, West Bengal state Grade: Upscale Keys: 35 Facilities: Five…

United States

Leading U.K. River Cruise Operator Riviera Travel Launches in U.S. Market

Simon Willmore Apr 13, 2017 0

Riviera Travel, the United Kingdom’s leading river cruise operator, is bringing its highly rated five-star product to the U.S. market, offering 11 itineraries across Europe in 2018 to…

Hotels

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ top executives gather in Morocco for three-day business leadership event

Gemma Greenwood Apr 13, 2017

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has flown 38 leaders from 11 of its properties across North Africa and the Middle East to Morocco where they are attending the firm’s prestigious Business…

Global

Gatwick prepares for biggest Easter weekend on record

Aaron Greenwood Apr 10, 2017

Gatwick Airport is set to experience its busiest Easter on record this year with 2.8 million passengers forecast to travel through the airport during the school holiday period,  +9.2% on…

United States

30 of the World’s Most Cultural Destinations

Simon Willmore Apr 7, 2017 0

For a seasoned traveler, every city has something on offer. But which ones have the most history, art, food and music to discover? The Netherlands capital proves a winner, while Riyadh and…

UK

Residence Inn to double European footprint in 2017

Aaron Greenwood Apr 3, 2017

Marriott International has announced the expansion of its extended-stay brand, Residence Inn by Marriott, with the signing of two new properties in London. With additional openings in…

Hotels

Major European hotel group launches in Thailand

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2017

Deutsche Hospitality, the European hotel group that operates the Steigenberger brand, has announced plans to make its debut in Thailand. The company has penned a management agreement…

UK

Royal Caribbean reveals 2018 European schedules

Simon Willmore Mar 27, 2017

Royal Caribbean has announced 2018 European deployment, headlined by the fleet’s newest ship Symphony of the Seas. The cruise line also will introduce a Holyhead as a new brand new…

Airlines and Aviation

Helsinki Airport set for new airlines, routes

Aaron Greenwood Mar 25, 2017

Helsinki Airport will expand in 2017, with additional routes planned by new and existing operators.  Finnair and Norwegian will launch the highest number of new routes, and there will…

Airlines and Aviation

Paphos this year’s bargain break for Brits

Aaron Greenwood Mar 25, 2017

After eight years in which Eastern European cities have rated as the cheapest places to take a bargain break, their stranglehold has been broken by Paphos in Cyprus.  2017’s joint Capital of…

Hotels

European hoteliers report improving performance in February

Aaron Greenwood Mar 25, 2017

Hotels in Europe reported growth across the three key performance metrics in February 2017, according to data from STR. Europe Occupancy: +2.9% to 64.5% Average daily rate (ADR):…

Cruise

Holland America Line introduces new pop-up restaurant

Simon Willmore Mar 15, 2017

Holland America Line is honoring its Master Chef and culinary consultant Rudi Sodamin, the creator of Sel de Mer aboard ms Koningsdam, by launching the French brasserie as a pop-up in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Top European destinations more expensive for cash-strapped Brits

Aaron Greenwood Mar 10, 2017

Due in part to sterling falling to a six-year low against most major currencies, new data from Hotels.com shows that UK travellers paid more for their hotel rooms overseas in 90% of…

UK

London tops Europe for overnight visitor stays

Aaron Greenwood Mar 8, 2017

London’s hotels and other accommodation recorded over 56 million overnight stays last year, more than any other city in Europe, new research  reveals.  According to European Cities…

UK

Thomson Cruises unveils summer 2018 programme

Simon Willmore Mar 7, 2017

Thomson Cruises has unveiled its summer 2018 programme which sees TUI Discovery based out of the UK for the first time, as well as the addition of 15 new ports of call, including Monaco,…

UK

Thomson Cruises unveils summer 2018 programme

Gemma Greenwood Mar 6, 2017

Thomson Cruises has today unveiled its summer 2018 programme which sees TUI Discovery based out of the UK for the first time, as well as the addition of 15 new ports of call, including…

Cruise

Spring – time for a CMV cruise

Simon Willmore Feb 21, 2017

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV), Britain’s leading independent cruise line operates this year from 11 UK ports plus Dublin. Along with the obvious convenience advantages plus cost…

Hotels

Where to Stay: New hotels in China, the US, Vietnam and more

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2017

The St Regis Changsha Location: On the 48th to 63rd floors of one of the tallest skyscrapers in Changsha, the capital of China's Hunan province Grade: Luxury Keys: 188 Facilities:…

UK

TAKE THREE: SLH LUXURY PROPERTIES

Gemma Greenwood Feb 19, 2017

The general managers of three SLH hotels outline their property's key credentials: Domaine de Manville, Provence, France GM: Andrew Spearman www.slh.com/manville What are the…

Tourism

Simply Luxury by Travel 2 launches Europe 2017 brochure 

Aaron Greenwood Feb 15, 2017

Simply Luxury by Travel 2 has launched a new Europe 2017 brochure featuring 44 percent new product and appointed a new product and commercial manager to oversee the programme.  The…

Hotels

European hotel pipeline contracts in January

Aaron Greenwood Feb 14, 2017

New data from STR shows 163,648 rooms in 1,038 hotel projects Under Contract in Europe, representing a 2.2% decrease in rooms Under Contract compared with January 2016. Under Contract…

United States

Cruising Europe by River Boat

Simon Willmore Feb 14, 2017 0

Exploring Europe by boat, cruising down one of the continent's main rivers, is an increasingly popular way to experience the Old World in modern times. And one of the top operators to do…

Airlines and Aviation

easyJet launches eighth route from Budapest Airport 

Gemma Greenwood Feb 6, 2017

Budapest Airport has celebrated its first new route of 2017, with easyJet launching its first link to the Netherlands from the Hungarian gateway. The low-cost carrier’s (LCC) three times…

Hotels

Steigenberger unveils first India hotel

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2017

Steigenberger, the German hotel group, has announced the details of its first property in India. Deutsche Hospitality, Steigenberger's parent company, formed a joint venture with…

United States

Spotlight on the Booking.com Leadership Team

Chicke Fitzgerald Jan 27, 2017 4

Today, I started my day like I always do.  Online. Well, that was after feeding the cat, getting my son's lunch packed and getting breakfast for he and my husband, who graciously offered…

Hotel Management Company

Hotel room rates decline by 12 percent across UK

Aaron Greenwood Jan 23, 2017

New data from HRS – Global Hotel Solutions - has revealed that average room rates in the UK have dropped across the country by nearly 12% in 2016 compared with 2015.   Despite rates…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair extends codeshare deal with Flybe

Gemma Greenwood Jan 17, 2017

Finnair is extending its network in the United Kingdom with new codeshare services on Flybe flights between the UK and several key European cities.   Finnair’s codes will be added to the…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet adds new capital connection from Mangaluru

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2017

Jet Airways has launched a new direct service between Delhi and Mangaluru, the port city on India's west coast. Effective immediately, the new route will operate daily using a Boeing 737…

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines upgrades Vienna service

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2017

China Airlines has deployed its newest long-haul aircraft on the Taipei-Vienna route. The Airbus A350 aircraft will now operate the carrier’s three weekly flights to Austria's capital…

UK

Finnair appoints new GM for UK and Ireland

Aaron Greenwood Jan 11, 2017

Finnair has appointed Andrew Fish its new general manager for UK, Ireland and Benelux. Based in London, Fish oversees sales and marketing teams across the region, including the gateways…

Airlines and Aviation

London City Airport celebrates record year

Aaron Greenwood Jan 11, 2017

Expanding routes, investment in facilities and the continued convenience of the only airport actually in London has led to a record-breaking year for London City Airport (LCY).  In…

Features

Experience P&O Ventura

Mark Elliott Jan 11, 2017

What do you do in that gap between Christmas and New Year? Clean up the house? Eat cold turkey? How about a mini cruise? Even better if you can rock up somewhere a lot more exciting than…

UK

Bristol Airport reports record year

Aaron Greenwood Jan 6, 2017

More than 7.5 million passengers used Bristol Airport last year, surpassing the total for 2015 by over three quarters of a million passengers.   The record annual number represents an…

Airlines and Aviation

Gatwick reports 43m passengers in 2016

Aaron Greenwood Jan 6, 2017

Gatwick Airport has increased its lead as the world’s most efficient single-runway airport – with 43 million passengers now travelling through the airport each year.  This new annual…

Airlines and Aviation

Best times to book and travel revealed

Aaron Greenwood Jan 4, 2017

Timing is everything when it comes to scoring the cheapest prices for flights and hotels in 2017, according to new analysis by travel search engine KAYAK.co.uk. By analysing data based on…

Airlines and Aviation

Brain Waves: Lufthansa, Virgin Holidays and more…

Mark Elliott Jan 3, 2017

Our weekly round-up of the travel industry's latest bright ideas and innovations... Lufthansa switches to e-newspapers Lufthansa passengers will now be offered a selection of online…

UK

APT celebrates 90th anniversary with cruise sale

Aaron Greenwood Dec 29, 2016

Tour operator APT is popping the cork on a huge year in 2017, celebrating 90 years from running a local bus route in Melbourne to cruising the Danube.  To mark the occasion,  APT is…

River Cruising

Uniworld announces youth focussed ‘U by UNIWORLD’

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2016

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection this week announced its newest addition, U BY UNIWORLD, set to launch sales in March 2017 and begin sailings in early 2018.  U BY UNIWORLD will…

Airlines and Aviation

Turin tops list of eclectic holiday destinations in 2017

Aaron Greenwood Dec 14, 2016

The ‘European Traveller Insights Report’ compiled by online travel company eDreams ODIGEO reveals Turin is on track to be one of the most popular destinations of 2017, based on a 316%…

UK

CMV ships ready for Christmas with a new look

Mark Elliott Dec 8, 2016

Cruise & Maritime Voyages cruise ships Magellan & Marco Polo recently had their winter docking period in Amsterdam. Both ships were in the Netherlands port as part of their routine…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trafalgar enters Sri Lanka with new GSA

Mark Elliott Dec 5, 2016

Trafalgar has appointed Jetwing Travels as its new General Sales Agent (GSA) for Sri Lanka, marking the company's entry into the Sri Lankan FIT outbound market.   The move will offer…

UK

Transport secretary tours enlarged Bristol Airport

Aaron Greenwood Dec 4, 2016

The Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling, visited Bristol Airport on Friday to officially open a £24 million terminal extension.   On his first official visit to the…

UK

UK hotel room rates crash in Q3

Aaron Greenwood Nov 30, 2016

Average hotel room rates in major UK cities including Cardiff, Edinburgh and Bristol have fallen by up to 20% in Q3 2016 when compared with Q3 2015 prices, according to latest data from…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Europa to launch new direct European-Honduras flights

Aaron Greenwood Nov 29, 2016

Air Europa will launch a new direct fight from the Spanish capital of Madrid to the second largest Honduran city, San Pedro Sula in April 2017.  The single weekly flight will operate…

UK

CLIA UK & Ireland reveals river cruise award winners

Aaron Greenwood Nov 21, 2016

CLIA UK & Ireland has revealed the inaugural winners of its local River Cruise Excellence Awards. The winners in no particular order were: Best River Cruise Newcomer Reader…

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot eyes long-haul flights from India

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2016

Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, wants to launch long-haul flights from India. The airline started flying between Singapore and India this year, with its initial routes to…

Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico witnesses 25% hike in YTD UK passenger numbers

Gemma Greenwood Nov 20, 2016

Aeromexico continues to report strong UK market growth as its Heathrow-Mexico City B787 Dreamliner service proves increasingly popular with discerning passengers. Mexico’s flag…

UK

Princess Cruises announces UK expansion

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2016

Princess Cruises has this evening surprised the industry with an announcement outlining expansion for the UK market. Highlights of their expansion include: · Sapphire Princess will…

UK

Magnifica return for MSC cruises

Mark Elliott Nov 14, 2016

MSC cruises has announced that they will be returning to the UK market.  From 2018, MSC Magnifica will offer voyages from Southampton to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. They will…

Hotels

YotelAir hotel opens at Charles de Gaulle Airport

Aaron Greenwood Nov 10, 2016

Yotel has opened its newest hotel in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport. The opening, which coincides with the rebrand of YOTEL airport locations to YOTELAIR, will be specifically designed to…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways hosts world-class chefs

Aaron Greenwood Nov 8, 2016

Etihad Airways, the global airline partner of 15 Taste Festivals across the world, is bringing world-class chefs to ‘Taste of Abu Dhabi’ to compete in the final ‘Taste the World’…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air expands codeshare with KLM

Gemma Greenwood Nov 6, 2016

Oman Air has expanded its codeshare agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to provide additional travel options between Oman and Europe.  With immediate effect, Oman Air’s customers…

United States

Jet adds trans-Atlantic links from London

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2016

Jet Airways will now offer passengers more trans-Atlantic connections thanks to an expanded codeshare partnership with Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic. Effective 2 November, Jet…

Airlines and Aviation

London City named world’s best regional airport

Aaron Greenwood Oct 31, 2016

London City Airport has been named the best airport of its kind in the world, picking up the Regional Airport of the Year award at the CAPA World Aviation Summit in Amsterdam. …

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to fly flagship A380 to Doha

Gemma Greenwood Oct 30, 2016

Emirates will upgrade one of its nine daily flights between Dubai and Doha to an Airbus A380 from 1 December 2016.  The Dubai-based carrier recently boosted its services to Doha with…

Airlines and Aviation

“Airlines of the future” to embrace digitalization and data

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2016

Airlines need to embrace digitalization and data sharing to ensure they deliver quality customer service, delegates at the ACTE-CAPA Global Summit have heard. Addressing the Amsterdam…

Airlines and Aviation

“Disruptive” airline chiefs warn against protectionism

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2016

The CEOs of two of the world’s so-called “disruptive” airlines, AirAsia and Qatar Airways, have urged the world’s governments to continue along the road towards liberalization, and not…

Hotels

Asia to drive hotel industry consolidation

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2016

The move towards consolidation in the hotel industry is likely to continue in future, driven by Asian acquisitions, delegates at the ACTE-CAPA Global Summit have heard. Addressing the…

UK

European hoteliers report strong Q3 performance

Aaron Greenwood Oct 27, 2016

Hotels in Europe recorded positive Q3 2016 results when reported in euro constant currency, according to data from STR.  Europe’s results were positive when compared with September 2015.…

Airlines and Aviation

Ancillaries could drive future of corporate travel negotiations

Mark Elliott Oct 26, 2016

The inclusion of ancillary products and services could be a key factor in the future of negotiations between airlines and corporate travel buyers. Delegates at the ACTE-CAPA Global…

Events

First Business Travel Summit hailed a success

Aaron Greenwood Oct 17, 2016

Organisers of the Business Travel Summit Amsterdam have hailed the inaugural event a success, with 182 attendees attending the two-day conference and exhibition. A follow up edition has been…

United States

Ryanair celebrates US milestone

Aaron Greenwood Oct 14, 2016

Ryanair has reported record bookings from American customers on its dedicated USA website, as it carried over 1 million US citizens across Europe during the summer season, a 50% rise on…

Cruise

Holland America Line launches spring 2017/2018 holidays

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2016

Holland America Line has launched its new April 2017 – April 2018 cruise holidays brochure covering more destinations than ever including new itineraries in Asia and an Alaska programme…

Cruise

Star studded cruises in 2017 from CMV

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2016

Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) have announced five star studded cruises for 2017 following the arrival of their new main brochure. CMV has already established a fine reputation for…

Tourism

Autumn is the season for travel bargains: report

Aaron Greenwood Oct 8, 2016

Brits who are looking for a bargain on an autumn getaway may be in luck.  With the end of summer, prices to travel to British and European destinations have decreased by an average of…

Airlines and Aviation

Doncaster Sheffield Airport welcomes 10 millionth passenger

Aaron Greenwood Oct 5, 2016

Yorkshire’s Doncaster Sheffield Airport celebrated welcoming its 10 millionth passenger this week.   The facility, which opened in 2006, is the UK's newest airport and is enjoying a…

River Cruising

The River is alive, with the Sound of Music

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2016

Next summer APT guests will be able to travel to the heart of 'The Sound of Music' as Nicholas Hammond, who played eldest son Friedrich von Trapp in the classic film,…

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines joins A350 club

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2016

China Airlines has become the latest Asian carrier to take delivery of the new Airbus A350 aircraft. Taiwan's national carrier welcomed its first A350 - an A350-900 model - on Friday,…

River Cruising

APT launches ‘cycling’ cruises

Aaron Greenwood Sep 28, 2016

From April 2017, travellers will be able to combine their pedal passion with a voyage through some of Europe’s top locations, thanks to two new cycling cruises from APT. Tapping into the…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines achieves double first in US

Mark Elliott Sep 26, 2016

Xiamen Airlines' inaugural flight to Seattle takes off on Monday 26 September 2016, marking two milestones in the development of air connectivity between China and the US. Not only will…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe to expand services from Doncaster Sheffield

Gemma Greenwood Sep 23, 2016

Flybe has announced its 2017 Summer schedule from Doncaster Sheffield airport featuring 10 routes with an additional 35,000 seats on sale and a total choice of up to 96 flights a week across…

UK

Flybe to launch London City-Dusseldorf route

Aaron Greenwood Sep 14, 2016

Flybe has announced that it will operate up to three flights a day between London City and Düsseldorf from 30th October as part of its 2016-17 Winter schedule. One way fares from £59.99…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe launches ‘cheeky’ seat sale

Aaron Greenwood Sep 8, 2016

Flybe has announced a Cheeky One Million Seats Sale on a selection of routes, with one way flights priced from £24.99 including taxes and charges. Booking is available at …

Ocean Cruising

CMV off in search of the Northern Lights

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2016

Cruise & Maritime Voyages has announced that their next ‘Land of the Northern Lights’ cruise will depart from the London Cruise Terminal – Tilbury, on 29 October 2016. This voyage offers…

UK

Discover Ferries highlights best alternative beaches from the UK

Mark Elliott Sep 7, 2016

Discover Ferries, the industry body representing 12 ferry operators in the UK and Ireland, has highlighted some fresh ideas for autumn breaks with tips for alternative beaches easily reached…

UK

Royal Caribbean launches Autumn promotion

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2016

Royal Caribbean, has today launched its most extensive offer yet, in its much anticipated Autumn 2016 promotion. Holidaymakers have the chance to enjoy incredible savings on new bookings…

Cruise

Avalon Waterways offers 50% discount on Euro cruises

Gemma Greenwood Sep 2, 2016

Avalon Waterways is offering half priced river cruises throughout Europe this autumn on a wide choice of departure dates and itineraries from 8-15 days. The discounted river cruises are…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe boosts autumn schedule

Gemma Greenwood Aug 19, 2016

Flybe has boosted its autumn schedule to offer more options for half term family getaways this October by adding 32 flights to eight popular routes. Tickets are available for booking now…

Airlines and Aviation

EUclaim reveals biggest culprits for flight delays this summer

Gemma Greenwood Aug 18, 2016

Flight compensation company EUclaim has released internal data revealing the worst performing airlines in terms of flight delays this summer, with some surprising results. British…

Hotels

London no longer Europe’s most expensive hotel market

Gemma Greenwood Aug 17, 2016

New data from HRS has revealed that major cities across the UK, including London, have seen a decline in average hotel room rates when looking at Q2 2016 compared with Q2 2015. Having…

UK

Corporate Traveller gears up for European expansion

Aaron Greenwood Aug 11, 2016

Corporate Traveller has announced that its London office will become its European headquarters ahead of the opening of the brand’s first mainland European office in Amsterdam on the 5th…

Airlines and Aviation

Travellers still pay too much for flights – Sabre

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2016

More than 40% of travellers pay above the average airfare when booking a flight, a new study has revealed. According to data from Sabre, many travellers still aren't able to find the…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf carriers witness ‘exponential’ traffic growth between Europe and Asia

Gemma Greenwood Aug 3, 2016

The ‘big three’ Gulf carriers – Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways – experienced a surge in first and business class traffic on routes between Europe and Asia Pacific last year, new data has…

Cruise

Crystal Cruises to refocus on Germany and Austria

Aaron Greenwood Aug 2, 2016

Following the successful launch of its first luxury river yacht, Crystal Mozart, Crystal River Cruises has announced that it will increase its presence on the Danube, Main and Rhine,…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf carriers see “exponential” premium traffic growth between Europe and Asia

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2016

The "big three" Gulf carriers - Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways - experienced a surge in first and business class traffic on routes between Europe and Asia Pacific last year, new data…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana unveils stopover packages

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2016

Travellers flying between Europe and East Asia now have the chance to stopover in Kazakhstan. Air Astana, the Central Asian country's national carrier, has unveiled new stopover…

UK

DFDS launches ‘2 for 1’ ferry deal

Gemma Greenwood Jul 31, 2016

DFDS is offering Early Booking bargain deals for groups on its Newcastle-Amsterdam service this autumn to help mark the company’s 150th anniversary. The special 2 for 1 deal means that…

UK

SIA takes off in UK with Flybe

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2016

apore Airlines will now be able to offer connections to multiple airports across the UK, following the start of a new partnership with Flybe. The interline deal will enable SIA's…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines and Flybe launch partnership

Aaron Greenwood Jul 28, 2016

Singapore Airlines has announced a new interline partnership with UK airline Flybe. The deal will see more than 100 Singapore Airlines destinations across South East Asia and Australasia…

Cruise

Holland America celebrates ms Nieuw Statendam milestone

Aaron Greenwood Jul 14, 2016

Holland America Line has celebrated a significant construction milestone with the first steel being cut for ms Nieuw Statendam, due for delivery in November 2018.  The ceremony took…

UK

dnata to acquire Air Dispatch

Gemma Greenwood Jul 12, 2016

dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has reached an agreement to purchase a majority stake in Air Dispatch, which is part of the Chapman Freeborn Group. Air Dispatch…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Cargo offer for guests travelling with cars

Gemma Greenwood Jul 3, 2016

Etihad Cargo, the freight division of Etihad Airways, has launched a unique, new travel offer for guests who want to travel with their luxury car over the summer period. Drivers can enjoy…

UK

Gopili reports rise in UK demand for European travel post-Brexit

Gemma Greenwood Jun 28, 2016

Travel comparison site Gopili has reported a 38 percent rise in demand for trips from the UK to the EU in the days following the EU Referendum.  Demand for travel to Amsterdam rose 26…

UK

Face to face: Chris Roe, VP Sales, Distribution & Loyalty Manager, UK & Ireland, AccorHotels

Aaron Greenwood Jun 21, 2016

How important is the UK trade to AccorHotels and why?  We work very closely with Travel Management Companies (TMCs) and corporate agents, as well as leisure agents, from bed…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe launches 1m seat sale

Aaron Greenwood Jun 20, 2016

Flybe has launched a one million seat sale on a wide selection of routes with discounts of up to 20 per cent, with some one way flights priced from £24.99 including taxes and charges.…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada Rouge launches Toronto-Warsaw route

Aaron Greenwood Jun 15, 2016

Air Canada Rouge has launched its Toronto-Warsaw route as it expands its presence in Central Europe.  The non-stop seasonal service, operating four-times a week, makes Air Canada the only…

United Arab Emirates

Etihad Flight College expands its fleet

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2016

Etihad Flight College has recently taken delivery of the first of four Embraer Phenom 100E. This will be the first flight school in the world to use the Phenom 100E in the initial…

Airlines and Aviation

Brexit could cost British travellers ‘up to £300 million a year’

Aaron Greenwood Jun 13, 2016

Data from flight compensation company EUclaim has revealed that Brexit could cost British travellers up to £300 million a year in compensation relating to flight delays and cancellations.…

Hotels

Waldorf Astoria set to open in DIFC

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2016

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts recently announced signing of a management agreement with Ward Holdings to open a property in Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Waldorf…

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern goes Dutch with new route

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2016

Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines will expand its European network this month with the launch of direct flights to Amsterdam. Effective 26 June 2016, the Chinese carrier will…

UK

Birmingham named UK’s top regional MICE destination

Aaron Greenwood Jun 7, 2016

Birmingham has been named the top UK regional destination for conferences and events by an international meetings specialist.  Cvent, a global event management company, listed…

Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan expands route map with Qatar Airways

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2016

SriLankan Airlines has expanded its codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways, offering passengers a series of new one-stop connections from Colombo to destinations in Europe, Africa, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet Airways brings back B777s to boost capacity

Mark Elliott May 30, 2016

Jet Airways is planning to take back six twin-aisle aircraft over the next six months and use them to expand its capacity on existing routes. The Boeing 777s are currently being…

UK

UK’s first Hyatt Place opens in Hayes

Aaron Greenwood May 23, 2016

Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes has officially opened, marking the introduction of the Hyatt Place brand in the UK.   The 170-room hotel joins three Hyatt Place hotels in Europe,…

UK

Newmarket Holidays to launch ‘Sound of Music’

Gemma Greenwood May 9, 2016

Newmarket Holidays will introduce its new ‘Four-star Superior’-rated river cruiser Sound of Music in 2017. Built in 2006, the ship will offer a selection of voyages across the season,…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada ramps up Indian operations with second Delhi route

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2016

Less than six months after the launch of its inaugural flight from Toronto to Delhi, Air Canada has unveiled plans to introduce a second direct service to the Indian capital. On 20…

UK

Face-to-face: Nieves Rodríguez, Aeromexico country Manager UK & Ireland

Gemma Greenwood Apr 18, 2016

Your direct service employing a 787 Dreamliner between London Heathrow and Mexico City is proving very popular with travellers. What are the major features of the aircraft?…

Airlines and Aviation

Manchester Airport breaks passenger traffic record

Aaron Greenwood Apr 14, 2016

In the last financial year (2015/16) Manchester Airport flew more passengers than ever before in its 78-year history with 23.5m people travelling through the international gateway. …

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda launches direct UK flights

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2016

Garuda Indonesia has launched a new service connecting London and Jakarta. The Indonesian national carrier’s inaugural flight from London’s Heathrow Airport was flagged off on Thursday…

Cruise

Holland America takes delivery of new cruise ship

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2016

Holland America Line has welcomed its newest cruise ship, ms Koningsdam. The 99,500-tonne, 2,650-passenger vessel was officially handed over to the cruise line in a ceremony at…

United Arab Emirates

DIA now on the smartwatch

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2016

In a recent announcement, Dubai International Airport has reported its information on the smartwatch.This is following launch of a new service integrating the gadget with Dubai Airports’…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe launches Doncaster-Paris route

Aaron Greenwood Mar 29, 2016

Passengers from Yorkshire’s Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield have flown off to Paris Charles de Gaulle on Flybe’s inaugural flight from Doncaster, part of an eight new route deal, as…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches free flights competition in Birmingham

Aaron Greenwood Mar 28, 2016

Qatar Airways has teamed with local celeb Jamelia to launch a new competition at Birmingham Airport promoting its inaugural Birmingham-Doha route that launches on 30 March.   The…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta confirms Brussels fatalities

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2016

Delta Air Lines has confirmed that its passengers were among those killed in the terrorist attack on Brussels Airport last week. The airline released a statement on Friday saying that…

UK

Dubai ‘most expensive’ Easter destination for UK holidaymakers

Aaron Greenwood Mar 23, 2016

London is the most popular destination for UK holidaymakers this Easter, while Dubai is the most expensive destination for a hotel stay, at an average of £170 per night, according to hotel…

Airlines and Aviation

KLM flies Dreamliner to three Chinese cities

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2016

KLM will start flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to three cities in China later this month. On 27 March 2016, the Dutch national carrier will deploy the new long-haul jet on its…

Airlines and Aviation

Brussels terror attacks – latest updates

Aaron Greenwood Mar 22, 2016

Brussels was in lock down this morning following terrorist attacks on the city’s Zaventum International airport and a metro station that left more than 21 people killed and up to 100…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines eyes Paris and Rome in major expansion

Mark Elliott Mar 21, 2016

Philippine Airlines is planning to expand its European network in the coming years, including the launch of direct flights to Paris and Rome. The national carrier recently placed an…

Airlines and Aviation

New York top destination for Brits this Easter: report

Aaron Greenwood Mar 17, 2016

With safety concerns surrounding many of the traditional spring holiday hot-spots, British families are opting to “go long-haul” for their sunshine-fix this Easter, according to …

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines reveals new long-haul routes

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2016

China’s Xiamen Airlines is stepping up its long-haul expansion with plans to launch flights to Vancouver, Seattle, New York and Melbourne in the coming months. The airline launched its…

Corporate & Business

Asia drives Singaporean business travel

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2016

The Asia Pacific region remains the focus for Singaporean business travellers, according to a new report from American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). Asian cities comprised the…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe launches early bird sale

Aaron Greenwood Mar 15, 2016

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has put 3.1-million early bird seats on sale with the first phase launch of its expanded 2016-17 Winter programme that features a choice of up to…

Tourism

TCA Abu Dhabi kicks off four country road show

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2016

Abu Dhabi will highlight its tourism credentials when a delegation led by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) kicks off its roadshow across four European countries.…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways, Taste Festivals roll out global partnership

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2016

Etihad Airways will highlight its culinary experiences – inflight and in its airport lounges – through a new multi-year partnership with Taste Festivals Ltd. The airline, together…

Hotels

European hotel sector tops US for RevPAR growth

Aaron Greenwood Mar 9, 2016

Last year marked the first since 2010 in which the European hotel industry passed hotels in the U.S. in year-over-year revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth, according to data from STR…

Hotels

Hilton teams up with IBM to reveal Connie – the robot concierge

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2016

Hilton has started employing the hotel industry's first Watson-enabled robot concierge. In partnership with IBM, the hotel group has introduced "Connie" - a new robotic helper who can…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA launches fifth European route

Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2016

EVA Air has launched a new direct flight to Istanbul, marking the airline's fifth destination in Europe. The new long-haul service took off for the first time on 5 March 2016 and will…

UK

Flybe launches 20 percent sale

Aaron Greenwood Mar 5, 2016

Flybe has launched its Super Size Spring Sale with one and a half million seats discounted by up to 20 percent, with some one way flights priced from £24.99 including taxes and charges.…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines enters new long-haul era with A350

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2016

Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350, ushering a new era of long-haul international air travel for the national carrier. The new A350-900 aircraft marks the…

UK

Holland America offers free UK flights on Med cruises

Aaron Greenwood Mar 1, 2016

Holland America Line is offering free flights on selected Mediterranean cruises, for trips booked by 7 March. From £799 per person, passengers will receive full board stateroom…

Corporate & Business

North America dominates UK business travel bookings: report

Aaron Greenwood Feb 26, 2016

New data from American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) highlights the destinations most booked by UK-based business travellers in 2015, with traditional global business hubs leading the…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates launches new golf tournament with ATPI

Mark Elliott Feb 22, 2016

ATPI Group and Emirates have launched a new golf tournament, the ATPI Emirates Global Golf Challenge.  Open by invitation to clients of the ATPI Group, the ATPI Emirates Global Golf…

United States

Xiamen Airlines plans Seattle flights‏

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2016

Xiamen Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights to Seattle. According to a statement on the website of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the…

Tourism

New York tops UK outbound destination list for second year

Aaron Greenwood Jan 31, 2016

For a second consecutive year, New York has ranked as the number one most visited destination for UK travellers in 2015 ahead of other cities across North America, Europe and Asia.  …

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda moves to London Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2016

Garuda Indonesia has revealed that it will start flying to London Heathrow Airport in March. The national carrier currently operates three weekly flights to the UK capital's Gatwick…

Hotels

IHG plans global expansion for new Kimpton brand

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2016

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is about to go global, following its recent acquisition by IHG. The company, which currently operates a hospitality portfolio across the US and…

UK

Netherlands Tourism teams with directferries.com

Gemma Greenwood Jan 27, 2016

The Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions has teamed up with ferry travel comparison site, directferries.com n an agreement to drive revenue from ferry travel booked through its…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA Air to link Taipei with Istanbul

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2016

Taiwan's EVA Air has unveiled plans to launch direct flights between Taipei and Istanbul. Commencing on 5 March 2016, the airline will operate four weekly flights on the route.…

Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico forges ahead with ambitious growth plans in 2016

Aaron Greenwood Jan 20, 2016

Aeromexico will grow capacity on its UK and European routes by 28% in 2016 as the airline looks to capitalise on strong demand from the region’s business travel community.  The…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines offers free Wi-Fi in economy class

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2016

Xiamen Airlines has started offering free in-flight Wi-Fi to passengers in the economy class cabins of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline rolled out the free connectivity…

Travel Tech

Budget travel site launches in India

Mark Elliott Jan 14, 2016

GeniusTravel, the travel search site which focuses on customers’ budgets, has announced plans to expand into India. The Amsterdam-based company has launched a new Hindi version of its…

Ocean Cruising

Azamara reveals 2018 world cruise plans

Aaron Greenwood Jan 13, 2016

Azamara Club Cruises has announced its first global cruise tour.  Launching in 2018, the 102-day cruise onboard Azamara Journey will begin in Sydney on 7 March and end in London on 17…

Hotels

Euro hotel industry consolidation to continue in 2016

Aaron Greenwood Jan 12, 2016

Strong demand for hotel acquisitions prompting private equity investors to sell their assets ahead of the usual investment time-frame, continued consolidation amongst the branded hotel…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada traffic jumps 10% in year of expansion

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2016

Air Canada experienced a strong rise in passenger traffic in 2015, as the airline embarked on a major expansion programme. The airline's traffic, measured in revenue passenger miles…

River Cruising

APT Luxury River Cruises offers discount deals

Aaron Greenwood Jan 7, 2016

APT Luxury River Cruises is offering a saving of up to £2,400 per couple on its 15 day Magnificent Europe Royal Collection river cruise departing on 4 November. The 15-day river cruise…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines lifts baggage restrictions

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2016

Malaysia Airlines has lifted a temporary restriction that banned passengers from checking in baggage on certain flights to Europe. The airline imposed the measure earlier this week,…

UK

Hotel costs rise ‘up to 200%’ over NYE

Aaron Greenwood Jan 3, 2016

A recent survey has highlighted the massive premium placed on hotel accommodation in major European cities on New Year’s Eve.  The survey, conducted by TravelMag.com, compared…

River Cruising

APT offers bumper discounts on river cruises

Aaron Greenwood Jan 3, 2016

APT Luxury River Cruises is treating guests to savings of up to £2,800 per couple on selected 2016/17 sailings if booked before 29 February.  APT offers guests a range of river…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France confirms Glasgow-Paris route

Gemma Greenwood Dec 23, 2015

Air France will launch a new daily flight to Glasgow from Paris-Charles de Gaulle on 27 March. Flights will be operated by Airbus A318 with a capacity of 131 seats. “The launch of…

UK

Four million Brits to head abroad this Christmas

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2015

More than four million Brits are expected to travel overseas this festive season (18 December to 2 January). According to a new report from ABTA, the peak travel days will be 18, 23…

Cruise

Costa Cruises employs onboard robots

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2015

The Costa Group will start deploying humanoid robots to serve passengers onboard its ships next year. The cruise company has signed an exclusive agreement, worth more than EUR1…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet expands global network with Delta and KLM

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2015

Jet Airways will significantly expand its international network next year, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines and KLM. The new arrangement will…

Airlines and Aviation

Europe tops Christmas short-break wishlist

Aaron Greenwood Dec 14, 2015

European breaks top the list of Christmas getaways for Brits, according to flight booking website, CheapOair.co.uk.  Dublin tops the list of preferred Christmas getaways with almost…

UK

Motel One celebrates bumper third quarter

Aaron Greenwood Dec 14, 2015

European budget design hotel chain Motel One has released its business report for the third quarter of 2015, a period which included the opening of the first Motel One in Amsterdam, growth…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates strengthens partnership with Real Madrid

Mark Elliott Dec 13, 2015

Emirates recently unveiled a huge Real Madrid decal on one of the airline’s A380 aircraft. Touching down in Madrid, the Emirates A380 has been emblazoned with the image of Real Madrid…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines launches first flights to Sydney

Mark Elliott Nov 30, 2015

Xiamen Airlines touched down Australia for the first time on Monday morning, with the launch of its first new service to Sydney. The Chinese airline commenced the first of two new…

Hotels

Hotel room rates on the rise worldwide

Aaron Greenwood Nov 29, 2015

The latest data from hotel solutions provider HRS has revealed that the average cost of staying in a hotel room is on the up across most of the world, bar a small handful of destinations.…

Airlines and Aviation

Abu Dhabi welcomes KLM’s Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2015

In a recent development, KLM’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Abu Dhabi after its inaugural flight from Amsterdam. The new airliner will operate between Abu Dhabi…

Cruise

CLIA plans River Cruise Club

Aaron Greenwood Nov 23, 2015

Cruise industry association CLIA has unveiled plans for a dedicated River Cruise Club during this year’s sell-out CLIA River Cruise Convention in Amsterdam.   Against a backdrop of rising…

Airlines and Aviation

New York top destination this winter for Brits

Aaron Greenwood Nov 19, 2015

New York is shaping as the most-popular winter holiday destination for Brits, according to the latest data issued by travel search engine momondo.co.uk.  The website analysed its UK…

Tourism

French tourism sector to remain resilient despite Paris attacks

Aaron Greenwood Nov 16, 2015

The uncertain security situation in Paris following the 13 November terror attacks will impact the city’s tourism industry in the short- to mid-term, but will have little broader impact on…

UK

European hotel pipeline contracts in October

Aaron Greenwood Nov 12, 2015

There are 812 hotels totalling 133,317 rooms Under Contract in Europe, according to the October 2015 STR Global Construction Pipeline Report.  This represents a 6.6% decrease in rooms…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad extends strategic partnership with Air France-KLM

Aaron Greenwood Nov 10, 2015

Etihad Airways has expanded its strategic cooperation with Air France-KLM through a several hundred million US dollar component maintenance agreement for its Boeing 777 fleet. The 10-year…

Hotels

WYSE plans new hostel business conference

Aaron Greenwood Nov 5, 2015

WYSE Travel Confederation and its sector association STAY WYSE have confirmed they will stage a new hostel business conference from 28 – 29 January, 2016 in Amsterdam.    The STAY…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways welcomes two more Dreamliners

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2015

Qatar Airways took delivery of its 24th and 25th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Wednesday, in a ceremony at Boeing's factory in the US. As the Middle East launch customer for the B787,…

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda welcomes new SkyTeam-branded jet

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2015

Garuda Indonesia has taken delivery of a brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, painted with the SkyTeam livery. The new long-haul aircraft comes equipped with 393 seats in a two-cabin…

UK

Qatar Airways confirms Birmingham route launch

Aaron Greenwood Oct 27, 2015

Qatar Airways has confirmed it will launch flights to Birmingham on 30 March 2016, from its hub in Doha, adding to its existing UK services to London Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh.…

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

IATA aims to cut airport queues with Smart Security

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2015

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is rolling out a new international security system aimed at streamlining passenger checks at airports. The new Smart Security…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Malta, KLM inaugurate codeshare deal

Gemma Greenwood Oct 26, 2015

Air Malta and KLM have inaugurated their codeshare agreement. The codeshare, which started this summer, saw KLM placing its code and flight numbers on flights operated by Air Malta between…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair reveals first A350 XWB aircraft

Gemma Greenwood Oct 14, 2015

The first of Finnair's next-generation Airbus A350 XWB aircraft has been unveiled at a special delivery ceremony at the Airbus delivery centre in Toulouse, France.  Finnair is the…

Hotels

Agoda reveals best times for hotel deals

Mark Elliott Oct 12, 2015

Agoda.com, the online booking site, has revealed the best times of year for travellers to obtain the cheapest hotel rates. In its 'Travel Smart Study', the company analysed the hotel…

Tourism

Etihad Airways plays host to DATATCO conference

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2015

Etihad Airways recently played host to 250 travel industry representatives from The Netherlands. The delegation was in Abu Dhabi for the ANVR (Algemene Nederlandse Vereniging van…

Airlines and Aviation

TUI begins rollout of oneBrand strategy

Aaron Greenwood Oct 7, 2015

The TUI Group has launched its international oneBrand campaign, which will see each of its major European tour operator brands rebranded using the TUI master brand by 2017.  The…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair welcomes first A350 and unveils Asian expansion plans

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2015

Finnair has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a new long-haul era for the airline. The Helsinki-based carrier becomes the first European airline to…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines receives sixth Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2015

Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its sixth Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The new long-haul jet touches down at Xiamen's Gaoqi International Airport on 1 October and will…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways launches mobile product exhibition

Mark Elliott Sep 28, 2015

Etihad Airways recently launched a new mobile exhibition which will visit its key European markets. The objective of the exhibition is to showcase its new cabin products and inflight…

Hotels

Anantara gets artistic to support Asian elephant conservation

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2015

Anantara is aiming to raise funds and awareness for Asia’s elephants by partnering with a major new public art exhibition in Bangkok. The luxury hotel, resort and spa brand, which forms…

United Arab Emirates

KFIA passenger traffic increases by 14.2%

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2015

King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) recently announced that total number of airlines operating in the airport reached 36 in total. Among them are three European airlines -…

Hotels

Northern cities top destinations for holidaying Brits this summer

Aaron Greenwood Sep 15, 2015

Laterooms.com has released data showing how its British customers holidayed at home and abroad this summer. London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh remained at the top of a 10-strong…

Tourism

Almost 2m Brits expected to head overseas this long weekend

Aaron Greenwood Aug 27, 2015

Almost 2 million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas during the August bank holiday weekend (28-31 August), according to ABTA.  ABTA members have reported strong demand for…

Tourism

Dublin new budget capital of culture

Aaron Greenwood Aug 25, 2015

A new Post Office Travel Money Cost of Culture report has revealed that Dublin is the city where culture costs the least.  The Irish capital was found to be much cheaper than Warsaw,…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet expands student travel programme

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2015

Jet Airways has extended its 'eduJetter' programme for students to include codeshare flights operated by Etihad Airways. The programme offers benefits to students who have secured…

UK

Motel One reports impressive H1 results

Aaron Greenwood Aug 20, 2015

Budget chain Motel One’s has revealed its half-year financial results, which shows its EBITDA rose 22% year-on-year to €43m, up €7m by comparison.  The company, which operates 50…

Hotels

European hotel pipeline contracts in July

Aaron Greenwood Aug 13, 2015

There are 804 hotels totalling 131,389 rooms under contract in Europe, according to the July 2015 STR Global Construction Pipeline Report. This represents a 9.5% decrease in rooms under…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines to launch first flights to Australia

Mark Elliott Aug 9, 2015

Following the recent launch of its first ever long-haul flights to Amsterdam, China's Xiamen Airlines has confirmed that it will make its Australian debut in Sydney later this year.…

UK

SACO makes key appointment

Aaron Greenwood Jul 22, 2015

SACO – The Serviced Apartment Company has announced the appointment of Melanie Klaschka as its new head of Sales for Europe. As SACO prepares for the launch of its first European…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines teams up with KLM for European flights

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2015

Xiamen Airlines has signed a wide-ranging codeshare agreement with KLM, allowing it to expand its coverage in Europe. The Chinese airline will launch its first ever European flights…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada flies Dreamliner to Brisbane

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2015

Air Canada will launch a direct service between Vancouver and Brisbane next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Commencing on 17 June 2016, the route will initially operate…

Airlines and Aviation

KLM and Air Malta sign codeshare deal

Aaron Greenwood Jul 8, 2015

KLM has announced a codeshare partnership with Air Malta, the Maltese national low fare airline, flying direct from Amsterdam.  Under the partnership, KLM will add its code and flight…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates adds an A380 to Dusseldorf

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2015

Emirates recently added an A380 aircraft to its Dusseldorf route. Subsequently, the airline also celebrated its five year anniversary in Prague with a special one-off A380 service.…

UK

Heathrow wins top European airport accolade

Aaron Greenwood Jun 29, 2015

Heathrow has been named best large airport in Europe at the Airports Council International Europe (ACI EUROPE) awards.   Heathrow beat European rival hubs Charles de Gaulle Airport in…

Food & Drink

Geneva the world’s most expensive hotel dining destination

Aaron Greenwood Jun 25, 2015

Geneva has once again topped a list of the world’s most expensive destinations for hotel dining.  The Club Sandwich Index (CSI), published by Hotels.com, found the Swiss city is not…

UK

Chambers Chatter event to focus on TMCs

Aaron Greenwood Jun 16, 2015

‘Managing Your TMC’ is set to be the main topic of debate at Chambers Travel Group’s forthcoming Chambers Chatter seminar, which will target existing and potential clients as well as…

UK

Momondo survey reveals cheapest city-breaks

Aaron Greenwood Jun 14, 2015

Travel site momondo.co.uk is urging travellers to consider when it’s cheapest to visit certain destinations, after studying hotel and flights prices for nine popular city break options.…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada launches new routes

Gemma Greenwood Jun 7, 2015

Air Canada has further expanded its global network with the launch of direct services from Amsterdam to Toronto and Montreal to Mexico City.  "The addition of Amsterdam to our global…

Hotels

Staycity inducted into TripAdvisor’s Hall of Fame

Gemma Greenwood Jun 7, 2015

Serviced apartment and aparthotel operator Staycity has been inducted into the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame, having won a Certificate of Excellence award for its Birmingham (Arcadian Centre) and…

UK

CLIA River Cruise Convention tickets released

Gemma Greenwood Jun 4, 2015

Tickets have gone on sale for the fourth CLIA River Cruise Convention, which this year will showcase seven ships including five which are new to the event.  More than 275 delegates,…

Tourism

London set to be crowned world’s most popular destination in 2015

Aaron Greenwood Jun 3, 2015

London is expected to once again be crowned the world’s most popular tourist destination in 2015, according to predictions by Mastercard.  It’s the second year running that the…

United States

US pre-clearance immigration service rolled out to UK hubs

Gemma Greenwood May 31, 2015

The US government has announced a major expansion of its pre-clearance operations, which will enable air passengers travelling from the UK to be approved for entry into the US before they…

United States

US offers pre-clearance at Tokyo Narita Airport

Mark Elliott May 31, 2015

The US government has announced a major expansion of its pre-clearance operations, which enable air passengers to be approved for entry into the US before they arrive in the country.…

UK

Motel One reports bumper Q1 results

Gemma Greenwood May 28, 2015

Motel One, the budget design hotel chain, has revealed an 11% rise in operating profit in Q1, 2015.  The winner of Focus Magazine’s ‘Best Employer’ award also confirmed new openings…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France to expand Cuban services

Aaron Greenwood May 26, 2015

Air France will operate an additional weekly flight to Havana in Cuba from October 2015, increasing its offer to 11 weekly departures during winter 2015.  Air France has operated…

Hotels

Euro hotel pipeline contracts in April

Gemma Greenwood May 14, 2015

Europe’s new hotel pipeline suffered a 6.4% decline in rooms under contract in April, equating to 857 hotels totalling 138,152 rooms, according to STR Global.  It also equated to a…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Serbia inks new partnerships

Gemma Greenwood May 14, 2015

Air Serbia has signed new codeshare agreements and expanded existing partnerships in Europe.  It has inked its newest codeshare deal with Aegean Airlines. Under the agreement,…

Face‑to‑Face

Strengthening Pound drives Brits to Europe

Gemma Greenwood May 6, 2015

Brits are flocking to Europe as the Pound continues to strengthen against the Euro, a travel barometer released by GoEuro has revealed.  Instead, Europeans are travelling to…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air, KLM codeshare

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2015

Oman Air has recently launched a new codeshare agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The agreement will enable Oman Air's customers to book onto flights operated by KLM between…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines welcomes fourth Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2015

Xiamen Airlines took delivery of its fourth Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on 20 April. Like its other B787-8s, the new long-haul aircraft is configured with 237 seats in a…

Tourism

Brits flock to Europe to cash in on strength of Pound

Aaron Greenwood Apr 21, 2015

As Sterling continues its run against the Euro, the number of Brits travelling to Europe is dwarfing the number of European travellers coming to the UK – and the trend shows no sign of…