Guest Column

Book a Flight to Buenos Aires Now to Chase the Chills in June

Alex Martin Apr 19, 2024

Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina, is also referred to as the Paris of South America. The city is often called a melting pot due to its multiculturalism and the presence of…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates returns to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022

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

Tourism

Buenos Aires expects surge in international tourism

Tian Tolentino Aug 28, 2018

The city of Buenos Aires in Argentina has announced it is expecting a large increase in international tourism in 2018 and 2019.

Tourism

Buenos Aires tourism booms

Jill Sayles Jan 19, 2018

International tourism is on the up in Buenos Aires as an estimated 1.55 million international tourists arrived through the city’s major airports, Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) and…

UK

Cultural Buenos Aires aims to attract more British visitors

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2017

Buenos Aires is intensifying its efforts to attract British travellers this year, with a concerted focus on promoting the city's many cultural and gastronomic attractions. Speaking to…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas operates the longest commercial flight in its history

Joe Cusmano Oct 11, 2021

It took the Qantas plane about 18 hours to get from Buenos Aires to Darwin through the Antarctic coast, and it was the airline's longest commercial journey ever.

TDM Guest Contributor

Oceania Cruises Rings in the New Year with Ultimate Added Value on Over 100 Sailings

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2024 0

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, welcomes 2025 with an unparalleled offer on more than 100 global voyages in 2025 and

TDM Guest Contributor

MSC Cruises Unveils Top Travel Trends for 2025 and Beyond

Joe Cusmano Dec 15, 2024 0

MSC Cruises, a leading global cruise brand, has highlighted five travel trends shaping vacation choices through 2025 and beyond. From cooler destinations to TV-inspired getaways,

Airlines and Aviation

Avianca transported almost 38 million passengers and initiated 24 new routes in 2024

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2024

With more skies to fly, Avianca aims to end 2024 with nearly 38 million passengers transported and 24 new routes, a record in its 105 year history.

Features

Philippine Department of Tourism warns travellers following eruption of Mount Kanlaon

Marga Manlapig Dec 11, 2024

The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) issued a warning to tourists against travelling to areas affected by the recent eruption of Mount Kanlaon in the Central Philippines.

Airlines and Aviation

Euroairlines Group signs agreement with RwandAir

Kanchan Nath Nov 19, 2024

The African airline RwandAir has signed an agreement with Euroairlines Group to improve the distribution of its more than 30 domestic and international routes.

Cruise

Scenic Eclipse completes drydock in Galveston, TX

Marga Manlapig Nov 12, 2024

Scenic Group announced that its vessel, the Scenic Eclipse, successfully completed its emergency drydock in Galveston, TX. 

Tourism

Quark Expeditions unveils “Antarctica by Helicopter”

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2024

Quark Expeditions invites adventurers to experience Antarctica like never before with the launch of “Antarctica by Helicopter: Icebergs, Mountains, and Remote Lands.

TDM Guest Contributor

Oceania Cruises: Celebrate the Holidays in Style

Joe Cusmano Jul 29, 2024 0

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is excited to announce its festive holiday voyages for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons. Offering…

TDM Guest Contributor

Oceania Cruises Unveils Summer Sale’s 50 Global Voyages

Joe Cusmano Jul 10, 2024 0

Oceania Cruises, a leader in ultra-premium small ship cruising, is offering up to 40% off on 50 global voyages in its Annual Summer Sale, which

Guest Column

10 Latin American Cities That Should Be on Your Bucket List

Alex Martin Jul 4, 2024

Every part of the world is different not just in terms of the topography but in terms of culture, religions, and languages too. Travelers, generally can be categorized into different…

TDM Guest Contributor

Oceania Cruises Unveils Exclusive Upgrade Sale for Global Voyages

Joe Cusmano May 15, 2024 0

Oceania Cruises is extending an exclusive invitation to guests, offering them the opportunity to discover an ultra-premium experience with ultimate value across an incredible array of 2024…

Cruise

Oceania Cruises announces four-category upgrade sale

Kanchan Nath May 14, 2024

Oceania Cruises is offering guests an ultra-premium experience in addition to ultimate value with an up to four-category upgrade on more than 60 sailings throughout 2024 and 2025 across the…

Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line announces ‘Buy-One-Get-One-Free’ offer for FIT Indian travellers

Kanchan Nath May 1, 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced an exciting new BOGO (Buy-One-Get-One-Free) offer for individual FIT Flexible/Foreign independent travel) Indians currently booking their NCL…

TDM Guest Contributor

PONANT Announces Exclusive Voyages to Emperor Penguin Colonies for 2025 Antarctic Season

Joe Cusmano Apr 29, 2024 0

As World Penguin Day was just celebrated on 25 April, PONANT, the French cruise ship operator, announces an exclusive voyage to the majestic Emperor Penguin The post PONANT Announces…

Global

Top cities to live in as a digital nomad

Kanchan Nath Apr 29, 2024

Increasing work flexibility, alongside rising numbers of ‘digital nomad’ visa schemes is allowing more and more citizens to pursue their dream of travelling the world without compromising on…

Cruise

Swan Hellenic announces completion of record-breaking Antarctic Season with 90% occupancy

Kanchan Nath Mar 26, 2024

Ending its near sell-out Antarctic season with a 20-night voyage from Ushuaia to Cape Town, the cultural expedition cruise pioneer announces what’s in store for explorers of the “White…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Cities in need of trees

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2024

With human activities releasing more carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere than natural processes can remove, new analysis has shed light on the number of extra trees that cities around…

Cruise

Scenic Luxury Cruise & Tours launches new “Tastes of Discovery” culinary voyages

Kanchan Nath Mar 15, 2024

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours beckons culinary connoisseurs and globe-trotters alike to embark on the Tastes of Discovery Series, an unrivaled journey setting sail along the pristine…

TDM Guest Contributor

Cunard Announces New Voyages from September 2025 through January 2027

Joe Cusmano Feb 29, 2024 0

The newest Ship, Queen Anne, and its Flagship, Queen Mary 2, will sail World Voyages in January 2026, with Queen Mary 2 passing through the Panama Canal for the first time. The post Cunard…

Cruise

Cunard Announces new Voyages from September 2025 through January 2027

Kanchan Nath Feb 23, 2024

Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced new voyages sailing from September 2025 to January 2027 across its iconic fleet of four Queens.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to launch services to Bogotá from 3 June

Kanchan Nath Feb 22, 2024

 Emirates announced it will launch a new daily service from Dubai to the Colombian capital, Bogotá, starting 3 June.

Features

Top 10 cheapest cities around the world for a workation

Kanchan Nath Feb 5, 2024

Workations (working vacations) are a new form of mixing work and play and are for people looking to carry on working normally whilst travelling long term

Features

Singapore has been named as the place with the best community spirit in Asia

Kanchan Nath Jan 22, 2024

Finding the right place to live and work is one of the most important parts of moving to a new city, but it's equally important to find a community of friends who share similar interests and…

Sports Tourism

AlUla strides forward as the premier destination for desert polo

Kanchan Nath Jan 22, 2024

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has signed a new strategic partnership with leading Argentine polo team, La Dolfina, that will greatly empower and expand AlUla’s developing status as…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Azul expand partnership to offer joint loyalty programme benefits

Kanchan Nath Jan 17, 2024

Emirates and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras S.A (Azul) have taken their partnership to new heights with the launch of a reciprocal loyalty programme offering

Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line reveals new fall and winter 2025/26 Sailings

Kanchan Nath Dec 20, 2023

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, revealed new fall and winter 2025/26 voyages. 

Features

Flight Centre reveals UK’s Year in Travel 2023 and 2024 Trends

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2023

Travel was back with a vengeance this year, and we've got the proof right here. Read on for some fascinating holiday facts, nuggets, and tidbits, based on what Flight Centre UK customers…

Cruise

Celebrity Cruises Announces Unique Places and Elevated Spaces for 2025-26 Season

Joe Cusmano Dec 6, 2023 0

Features the inaugural season of Celebrity Xcel, year-round sailings in the Caribbean, new immersive itineraries throughout both Japan and Iceland and more.

Cruise

Holland America Line’s 25-26 South America and Antarctica Cruises Includes UNESCO Sites

Joe Cusmano Nov 23, 2023

Bookings for Holland America Line’s South America and Antarctica season in 2025-2026 are now open. Guests may discover the region’s intriguing combination of various cultures,…

Cruise

Celebrity Cruises Announces Unique Places and Elevated Spaces for 2025-26 Season

Joe Cusmano Nov 22, 2023

 Celebrity Cruises unveiled its most ambitious sailing season, with over 800 sailings to over 290 destinations in 72 countries across seven continents. The premium cruise line’s newly…

Hotels

Booking.com is offering Black Friday Deals

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2023

Booking.com is continuing to make it easier (and more affordable) for everyone to experience the world with Black Friday deals across accommodations and attractions, helping connect millions…

Features

The top 10 most affordable city breaks in the world for 2023

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2023

The travel experts at Bounce have revisited their City Break Cost Index for 2023. The team has analysed 75 of this year’s most popular city break destinations.

Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways launches new Rio de Janeiro – Rome nonstop daily flight

Kanchan Nath Nov 6, 2023

ITA Airways launched its nonstop service between Rio de Janeiro and Rome.

Cruise

MSC Cruises Revises MSC Sinfonia And MSC Musica East Mediterranean Sailings

Joe Cusmano Oct 19, 2023

Given the geopolitical situation in Israel, MSC Cruises has changed the East Mediterranean itineraries for MSC Sinfonia and MSC Musica. Haifa, Israel, will be replaced by Istanbul,…

Tourism

The 10 best cities for digital nomads this autumn revealed

Kristin Mariano Oct 11, 2023

As winter approaches, office workers prepare to face the cold weather in the UK while digital nomads have the option to escape it. But where in the world offers the ultimate winter-sun…

Cruise

Oceania Cruises Unveils Magical Holiday Voyages

Joe Cusmano Sep 18, 2023

Oceania Cruises, the world’s top culinary and destination-focused cruise company, offers once-in-a-lifetime holiday voyages on seven small, luxurious ships. Over 40 sailings from Miami,…

Appointments

HVS appoints Sophie Perret as Managing Director, London 

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2023

Global hotel advisory firm HVS has announced the appointment of Sophie Perret as managing director of its London office.

Transport

Top 5 cities with the cheapest public transport in the world

Kanchan Nath Aug 11, 2023

The study by William Russell analysed the average public transport costs from around the world, to reveal the cities with the cheapest public transport costs. 

Cruise

Hurtigruten Expeditions unveils new immersive Expedition Cruises for Patagonian Fjords and Antarctica

Kanchan Nath Jul 13, 2023

For 2024, Hurtigruten Expeditions is introducing a captivating series of immersive expedition cruises, combining the majestic Patagonian fjords of South America with awe-inspiring…

Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways participates in the Business Travel Show Europe in London 

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2023

ITA Airways returns to the "Business Travel Show Europe" held on 28th and 29th June in the ExCeL exhibition centre in London, United Kingdom.

Features

Top 10 most-watched countries on TikTok in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2023

Bounce has compiled a list of 193 countries and recorded the total number of views each country’s hashtag had received on TikTok to reveal the most-watched countries on TikTok in 2023.

Global

Internova Travel Group Partners with PROUD Experiences by RX (Reed Exhibitions) for Second Year

Kanchan Nath Jun 1, 2023

For the second year in a row, Internova Travel Group will be the headline sponsor for PROUD Experiences, the world’s leading lifestyle and luxury LGTBQ+ travel industry event, organized by…

Hotels

Four Seasons unveils Eighth Private Jet itinerary in 2024, Ancient Explorer

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

Discerning travellers looking for exceptional one-of-a-kind travel experiences should look no further. Leading luxury hospitality company, Four Seasons, unveils the eighth Private Jet…

Cruise

Holland America Announces First “Pole-to-Pole” Cruise

Joe Cusmano Apr 25, 2023

In 2025, Holland America Line will sail the first Grand Voyage “Pole-to-Pole” roundtrip from the United States. Details of the upcoming 133-day sailing and a simultaneous 124-day Grand…

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair increases regional connections with new Heathrow routes

Kanchan Nath Apr 18, 2023

Loganair has announced its intention to move the Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services linking City of Derry and Dundee Airports and London into Heathrow with effect from 6 May 2023

Attractions

APT launches first Antarctica Expedition Cruise in 2024

Kanchan Nath Apr 4, 2023

APT is expanding its expedition programme with a brand-new, one-date-only Antarctic cruise, now open for bookings.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and United activate codeshare partnership

Kanchan Nath Mar 31, 2023

Emirates and United have activated their codeshare partnership, allowing Emirates customers to enjoy easier access to an expanded choice of U.S. destinations.

Cruise

Norwegian Spirit To Call Australia Home For A Third Season

Joe Cusmano Mar 24, 2023

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

Air

Qatar Airways Announces Major Network Expansion

Joe Cusmano Mar 20, 2023

Qatar Airways drew significant attention at the press conference held at ITB Berlin, when Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, unveiled new destinations and announced…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways reveals 7 new destinations, 11 resumptions & 35 frequency increases at ITB Berlin 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 8, 2023

The airline adds over 655 weekly flights to summer 2023 schedule compared to 2022. Qatar Airways also celebrated its new Formula 1 partnership, and the innovative technological adaption of…

Cruise

Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils ‘Epicurean Perfection’

Kristin Mariano Mar 8, 2023

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

Eturbo News

Qatar Airways Reveals New Destinations at ITB Berlin

Harry Johnson Mar 7, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s largest international travel and tourism trade show, as the World’s Best Airline’s…

Global

Travel Trends for 2023

Kanchan Nath Feb 18, 2023

The all-in-one, online travel booking platform, travelplanbooker.com, has outlined the themes expected to influence travel in 2023, plus the top destinations to visit this year.

Tourism

The best locations across the globe to be a freelancer in 2023

Kristin Mariano Feb 3, 2023

New research by Craft Documents has revealed the top locations to work and live as a freelancer around the world in 2023.  With the rise of freelancing, workers now have the option to…

Cruise

Costa Deliziosa departs on around-the-world cruise

Kanchan Nath Jan 6, 2023

Costa world tour 2023 will explore 52 destinations on 4 continents in 128 days, crossing 3 oceans, with an unprecedented itinerary.

Airports

Star Alliance Lounge at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport now open

Kanchan Nath Dec 16, 2022

Star Alliance, is now offering pay-per-use access to the Star Alliance lounge at Rome Fiumicino (FCO) airport.

Special Reports

New York and Singapore take crown as the world’s most expensive cities

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2022

Data released today by EIU reveal the soaring cost of living in the world’s biggest cities as the war in Ukraine and continuing pandemic restrictions disrupt supply chains, particularly for…

Global

Emirates and flydubai celebrate five years of partnership

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

This month marks five years since Emirates and flydubai activated their extensive partnership and joined forces to offer customers unrivalled travel options to every corner of the globe.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Cox & Kings reveal 2023 travel recommendations

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

Cox & Kings has over 260 years of experience arranging high-end travel to the world's most captivating destinations. As the appetite for travel continues to move forward at a palpable…

Tourism

Why Argentina should be on everyone’s travel list for 2023

Kristin Mariano Nov 11, 2022

A destination of endless adventure, Argentina is home to some of the most diverse natural landscapes in the world. From the snow-capped mountains of Patagonia to the lush jungles and…

Digital nomads on Airbnb’s target list, partners with 20 destinations to support remote work around the world

Megha Paul Jul 11, 2022

Airbnb launched its ‘Live and Work’ Anywhere initiative to identify some of the most remote worker-friendly destinations in the world

Here’s what to know as Melbourne welcomes vaccinated Sydney residents without quarantine

Megha Paul Oct 21, 2021

Travel restrictions between Sydney and Melbourne, Australia's largest cities, eased on 20 October as Victoria opened its borders to fully vaccinated residents from New South Wales

Tourism

Top 10 cities for a workation

Kristin Mariano Aug 27, 2021

Workation is a rising travel trend as more people found themselves working from home for over 18 months.

Tourism

Guidelines for tourism businesses to advance prevention of illegal wildlife trade

Megha Paul Jul 21, 2021

World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released major new guidelines outlining how the global travel and tourism sector can work together to tackle illegal wildlife trade (IWT)

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ dust off long-haul routes suspended at start of pandemic

Joe Cusmano Jul 9, 2021

Air New Zealand is bringing back long-haul routes it suspended in early 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic and is increasing frequencies on the few long-haul services it has been…

Now open: Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River is a destination on its own

Kristin Mariano Dec 21, 2020

Welcome to the all-new Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River.

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand revises international network

Megha Paul Apr 28, 2020

Air New Zealand will not resume operation of its suspended Auckland-Buenos Aires and Los Angeles-London routes due to the deep impact of COVID-19 on forward travel demand. The airline…

Technology

Israeli travel tech startup Hotelmize raises Series B from Alibaba, opens APAC headquarters in Hong Kong

Megha Paul Apr 3, 2020

Hotelmize, developer of AI-based price prediction and profit-optimisation technologies for the hotel booking industry, is raising its B round investment largely in the Asia Pacific to…

Partner content

Air Europa adds muscle to its Latin network

Alastair Newport Nov 4, 2019

Air Europa, the Spanish carrier with a dedication to the Latin American market, has added some serious heft to its ever-expanding network, with the launch of three new routes to the region…

Global

Travellanda bets big on China and LATAM

Megha Paul Sep 26, 2019

Travellanda, the wholesale travel company in the UK, has appointed two new sales and business development managers to help it expand into the Chinese and Latin American (LATAM) markets.…

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.

Cruise

Go local, the Oceania Cruises way

Megha Paul Aug 20, 2019

Oceania Cruises has unveiled a new series of immersive destination tours under its Go Local brand. The new, exclusive small-batch tours seek to go beyond the tourist sites and embed…

Animal tourism generates five times more revenue than illegal wildlife trade

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2019

In 2018, wildlife tourism directly contributed USD 120.1 billion to global GDP, versus the USD 23 billion in revenue attributed to trade on the black market, or 5.2 times more, according…

Air

Alitalia back to Milan Bergamo after eight-year hiatus

Megha Paul Jul 31, 2019

Milan Bergamo Airport (SACBO) marked the celebration of the return of Italian flag carrier Alitalia to its carrier roll call, as well as the addition of Rome Fiumicino to the airport’s…

Hospitality

Marriott’s W brand to debut in Argentina

Megha Paul Jul 16, 2019

Marriott International has signed an agreement with GNV Group to bring its W Hotels brand to Argentina for the first time. Situated in Buenos Aires, W Buenos Aires, expected to open in…

Global

Rosewood: How to be a goldfish in the Bangkok shark tank

Alastair Newport Mar 19, 2019

Following the announcement of Rosewood Bangkok’s official launch date I had had the opportunity to speak to GM Thomas Tarlander about how he plans for the property to stand out the Thai…

Cruise

Polar power: Silversea heads to the Arctic and Antarctic in 2019/20

Alastair Newport Nov 14, 2018

Luxury cruise company Silversea has announced its latest selection of itineraries for the summer 2019 and winter 2019/2020 seasons. 

Hospitality

Rosewood makes key appointment for new Bangkok property

Alastair Newport Oct 19, 2018

Coming in the wake of Rosewood Hotel Group’s news of its Asian expansion, with the launch of four new properties to open within the next six years, earlier this week, the Hong Kong based…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Ctrip and Trip.com pledge to combat illegal wildlife trade

Tian Tolentino Oct 19, 2018

Chinese OTA giant Ctrip and its independent brand Trip.com have pledged to fight illegal wildlife trade.

Hotels

Four Seasons debuts in Brazil with all-new hotel in São Paulo

Tian Tolentino Sep 27, 2018

Four Seasons Hotel São Paulo at Nações Unidas, the first of its kind in Brazil, has opened for reservations and confirmed guest arrivals beginning 15 October 2018.

Expedition Cruising

Silversea to embark on the first-ever seven-continent world cruise

Kristin Mariano Sep 14, 2018

In the course of 140 days, Silversea’s Silver Whisper will cruise the world, literally bringing the guests to seven continents.

Podcasts

Podcast: NDC’s status and potential – with VP of NDC-X, Amadeus

Brett Henry Sep 10, 2018

I spoke to Gianni Pisanello about the game-changing new platform's current status and future potential.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Cosmos launches 25 exotic itineraries across four continents

Tian Tolentino Sep 10, 2018

UK-based escort touring provider, Cosmos, has launched 25 new tours to exotic destinations in South and Central America, Asia, Africa and the South Pacific.

Global

Scenic breaks the ice in Antarctica with Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Alastair Newport Jul 31, 2018

Scenic Cruises launches 27 night Antarctica adventure itinerary.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

“We need to act now”: Finn Partners launches global sustainable tourism consultancy at WTTC Global Summit

Alastair Newport Apr 24, 2018

One of the world’s top marketing and communication companies Finn Partners, announced its intention to face environmental concerns and address sustainability issues head-on, with the launch…

Cruise

Viking welcomes ship to Los Angeles for first time

Jill Sayles Jan 5, 2018 15

Viking® has welcomed its fourth ocean ship, Viking Sun®to Los Angeles, also the home of the company’s U.S. headquarters. The ship is currently sailing the 141-day World Cruise from Miami…

Tourism

LATA reveals predictions for 2018

Jill Sayles Dec 29, 2017 16

Members of the Latin American Travel Association (LATA) have made predictions for this year. They have revealed forward booking statistics for 2018 showing positive growth in travel to…

Cruise

Travel 2 launches new Cruise Plus mini brochure

Jill Sayles Dec 14, 2017 8

Travel 2 has introduced a mini brochure dedicated to cruise itineraries. The 44-page brochure has been created in response to a 31 per cent increase in cruise revenue this year for the…

Cruise

Celebrate Plan A Cruise Month with Holland America Line

Jill Sayles Oct 5, 2017 14

To celebrate Plan a Cruise Month, Holland America Line is offering guests booking a new cruise during October, up to $300 onboard spending money.  Guests who book a Signature suite or…

Tourism

LATA updates on latest developments

Jill Sayles Sep 28, 2017 13

Lata has revealed its latest updates. In December this year, Air Europa will start operating a new service from London Gatwick to the Brazilian city of Recife via Madrid. The…

United States

VICEROY HOTEL GROUP’S BILL WALSHE TAKES “PRIDEOLOGY” ON TOUR

Mark Elliott Sep 11, 2017 0

At TEDxWilmington’s recent Salon, Bill Walshe said: Pride before profit. Purpose before status. This fall, Viceroy Hotel Group’s Chief “Pride” Officer will share the top secrets behind his…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trafalgar responds to boost in South America sales with enhanced 2018 programme

Jill Sayles Aug 23, 2017

Trafalgar has launched its 2018 South America programme online, featuring 16 trips designed to connect travellers with the destination’s sights, sounds and flavours.  The operator…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways Expands Flight Options in Brazil with Latest Codeshare Deal

Alastair Newport Aug 5, 2017

Qatar Airways has announced the expansion of its South American coverage with partner LATAM Airlines Brazil in a new codeshare agreement starting 1 August. The new agreement will provide…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Latin Routes concludes roadshows and announces two fam trips

Jill Sayles Jul 11, 2017

Latin Routes has concluded it South America travel agent roadshow.  The event was themed around a summer BBQ and took place at three rooftop bar venues in Manchester, Birmingham and…

Cruise

Celebrity Cruises announces new 2018/19 brochure for agents

Maria Airey Jun 29, 2017

Celebrity Cruises has released its new brochure for 2018/19 featuring the inaugural season of its new ship Celebrity Edge, new sailings from Southampton and Dublin aboard Celebrity…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Europa receives eighth Dreamliner

Jill Sayles Jun 26, 2017

Air Europa has added an eighth Dreamliner Boeing 787-8, which began operating on the airline’s Madrid-Lima route last Friday (June 23).  The airline has incorporated eight B787-8…

Features

Latin America continues to grow in popularity as a tourism destination

Jill Sayles Jun 6, 2017

Latin America has continued to grow as a popular tourism destination in the first quarter of 2017.  Visitor numbers to the region are looking very promising and the development of new…

United States

Exploring the Miniature World Experience at Gulliver’s Gate in NYC

Simon Willmore Apr 24, 2017 0

 Gulliver's Gate, a miniature world experience coming to Times Square, offers an interactive display representing regions of the world and famous landmarks, as well as moving trains, planes,…

Hotels

Seven Tides to develop luxury resort on World Islands

Gemma Greenwood Apr 11, 2017

Seven Tides has started to develop a luxury resort on one of its islands in The World archipelago, according to local media. The luxury property developer and holding company has spent…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Europa appoints new UK sales executive

Aaron Greenwood Mar 25, 2017

Air Europa has expanded its UK team with the appointment of Rosina Aguero as sales executive.  Aguero will manage the airline’s key client portfolio and identify growth potential on…

Airlines and Aviation

IAG to launch long-haul low-cost carrier

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2017

International Airlines Group (IAG), which operates BA and Iberia, has unveiled plans to launch a new long-haul low-cost carrier. Known as LEVEL, the new airline will take off in June…

United States

A Year in Review: Hilton Highlights in 2016

Simon Willmore Mar 15, 2017 0

 2016 was an extraordinarily impactful year for Hilton (NYSE: HLT), which achieved record pipeline and net unit growth, accomplished its most successful brand launch with Tru by Hilton and…

Cruise

Silversea to offer all-inclusive packages on Antarctic expedition cruises

Maria Airey Mar 6, 2017

Agents can now take advantage of a new air and land package for Antarctic expedition cruises on board Silversea’s Silver Cloud and Silver Explorer. Pre cruise, passengers will receive a…

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…

United States

Five South American Destinations to Explore in 2017

Simon Willmore Jan 22, 2017 0

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

Features

Top seven predictions for Travel in 2024

Kanchan Nath Nov 10, 2023

Booking.com commissioned research among more than 27,000 travellers across 33 countries and territories, combining it with its insights as a leading digital travel platform to reveal seven…