Hotels

Meliá Hotels & Resorts unveils idyllic retreat with 200 keys in the heart of the Costa Brava

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2024

Freshly inaugurated this season, following a comprehensive renovation, Meliá Lloret de Mar presents an unparalleled fusion of relaxation, wellness and culinary delights. 

Cruise

Costa Cruises presents ‘Sea Destinations’, new destinations from the Sky to the Sea

Kanchan Nath Mar 5, 2024

Costa presents a great new feature that will make its cruises even more unique and unforgettable in 2024: the 'Sea Destinations'.

Tourism

Costa Navarino announces new sustainability initiatives

Kristin Mariano Nov 10, 2023

Costa Navarino, the sustainably driven destination in the Mediterranean, located in the Greek region of Messinia, southwest Peloponnese, has reduced emissions by 80% for 2022 (compared…

Cruise

Costa Serena starts its cruises program in India

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2023

Starting 4 November 2023 until 11 January 2023 Costa Serena is set to home port in Mumbai operating on a newly created program of 2,3,5 nights itineraries from Mumbai and Kochi, Goa and the…

Cruise

Costa Cruises selects SITA for enhanced flight monitoring system to optimize fly & cruise connections

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2023

SITA, the IT provider to the travel industry, is assisting Costa Cruises, the Italian cruise company, mitigate costly trip disruptions.

Cruise

Costa Cruises Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Joe Cusmano Oct 19, 2023

Costa Cruises will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a series of events set from the 19th to the 27th of October in Genoa, where the company’s history began in 1948, with the maiden …

Cruise

Costa presents new India cruises

Kanchan Nath Jun 23, 2023

From November 2023 to January 2024, Costa Serena will offer a total of 23 cruises from 2 to 5 days, visiting Mumbai, Cochin, Goa and, for the first time ever, the beautiful Lakshadweep…

Hotels

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino to open in Summer 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 15, 2023

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino will bring the Group’s unparalleled legendary hospitality to Greece for the first time when it opens in Summer 2023. 

Cruise

Costa Serena Starts Cruising Early From South Korea and Taiwan

Joe Cusmano Feb 8, 2023

Costa Cruises established cooperation with Asian travel firms to restore the Costa Serena, the first Costa ship in Asia since 2020, to service. After three years, the 114,000-ton cruise…

Eturbo News

Costa Cruises unveils Caribbean, Emirates and Europe promotion

Harry Johnson Jan 11, 2023 0

Costa Cruises North America is celebrating the New Year with ‘Seas the Day’ Promotion, offering special deals on select Caribbean, Emirates, Mediterranean and northern Europe cruises booked…

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.

Cruise

Costa Toscana Arrives In Dubai For Her First Middle East Season

Joe Cusmano Dec 23, 2022

With the arrival of Costa Toscana, Costa Cruises is consolidating its presence in the Dubai market. The Costa Group opened the Dubai Harbour Cruise Port in December 2021, making it…

Eturbo News

Costa Cruises expands ‘Cruise & Golf’ program to UAE cruises

Harry Johnson Dec 5, 2022 0

Starting this winter, Costa Cruises’ “Cruise & Golf” program will be offered on Costa Toscana’s itineraries in the Arabian Gulf as well as on Costa…

Cruise

Costa Cruises Realigns In Asia As China Continues Covid Restrictions

Joe Cusmano Nov 2, 2022

China’s zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy continues to hamper the reopening of the market for international cruise ships, even though travel restrictions related to the pandemic are being…

Cruise

Costa To Place Three Ships To South America In 2023-24

Joe Cusmano Oct 7, 2022

Beginning with the 2023–2024 winter season, Costa Cruises will have three ships operating out of South America. A news release states that the six-month local programme will feature…

Eturbo News

Costa Cruises updates COVID-19 health protocols

Harry Johnson Sep 23, 2022 0

Costa Cruises has updated its COVID-19 health protocols and procedures, including requirements for vaccinations and pre-cruise testing. The changes will go into effect for cruises departing…

Cruise

Costa Cruises Simplifies COVID-19 Protocols

Joe Cusmano Sep 22, 2022

According to a press statement, Costa Cruises is revising its health guidelines regarding COVID-19, making its cruises more accessible. The company has announced that as of the 8th of…

Costa Cruises christens its new LNG-powered flagship in Barcelona

Harry Johnson Jun 18, 2022

Costa Cruises today celebrated in the port of Barcelona, Spain, the christening ceremony of Costa Toscana, the newest Italian-flagged ship in the Costa Cruises fleet, with the theme of “The…

Tourism

Costa Rica Tourism Board unveils new campaign

Megha Paul May 6, 2022

Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) has partnered with adventurer, Levison Wood, on its latest Costa Rica Sanctuary campaign, which aims to promote the country as the ultimate natural escape

Spain’s Costa Daurada join hands with Manchester’s women football team

Megha Paul Jan 3, 2022

This partnership will position Costa Daurada as the Official Tourism Partner of Manchester City Women’s Football Club

Costa Rica positions itself as ‘sanctuary’ on new European recovery campaign

Megha Paul Nov 26, 2020

The Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT) has launched Costa Rica Sanctuary – the new European recovery campaign to position the country as a ‘safe’ destination and to inspire visitors to travel…

Costa Rica unveils ‘Pura Vida Pledge’ for visitors to make sustainable difference post Covid-19

Megha Paul Nov 11, 2020

Costa Rican Tourism Board has launched Pura Vida Pledge – a promise to educate visitors about real meaning of responsible tourism to make a true difference to the local communities in the…

Costa Rica re-opens borders to UK travellers from 1 Aug

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2020

Costa Rica is re-opening its borders to UK travellers from August 2020, following their nearly four-month closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic

UK visitors to Costa Rica 6% up in 2019

Megha Paul Mar 6, 2020

The latest figures from the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT) show that 78,562 visitors from the UK travelled to Costa Rica in 2019 – representing an increase of 5.7% on the previous year.…

Cruise

Penélope Cruz stars as godmother at naming ceremony for Costa Smeralda

Megha Paul Feb 26, 2020

Special celebrations were held in Savona for the naming ceremony of Costa Smeralda, Costa Cruises’ sensational new flagship, powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). The…

Cruise

False alarm: 7,000 people on Costa Smeralda relieved after suspected passenger doesn’t have coronavirus

Kristin Mariano Feb 1, 2020

Italy health officials have confirmed that the Chinese couple that caused a massive quarantine of everyone on board the Costa Smeralda do not have the feared coronavirus.

Artists showcase Costa Rica through paper and light

Tian Tolentino Dec 3, 2019

Four Seasons has introduced its latest 'envoys', Mumbai-based artists Hari & Deepti, who created a window into Costa Rica, made with intricately crafted paper and light sculpture.

V.R. Costa Brava hosts first travel trade meet in Mumbai

Megha Paul Oct 10, 2019

V.R. Costa Brava, a destination management company specialising in the Costa Brava region of Spain hosted their maiden networking event for the travel trade fraternity in Mumbai at Su…

CoStar Group to acquire STR

Megha Paul Oct 4, 2019

CoStar Group, a provider of commercial real estate information and analytics, has entered into an agreement to acquire STR, a leader in data benchmarking, analytics and marketplace…

Costa Rica named ‘UN Champion of the Earth’

Megha Paul Sep 23, 2019

Costa Rica has received the 2019 Champions of the Earth award, the UN’s highest environmental honour, for its role in the protection of nature and its commitment to ambitious policies to…

Cruise

Costa Cruise unveils first-ever LNG cruise ship

Megha Paul Jun 26, 2019

Costa Cruises, will be awaiting the arrival of Costa Smeralda in October 2019, the first Costa ship to be fuelled, both at port and while at sea by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the…

Hotels

Hot n’ cold: Six Senses sets for Costa Rica and Iceland

Tian Tolentino Jun 6, 2019

Luxury hospitality brand Six Senses has announced its latest properties, Six Senses Papagayo in Costa Rica and Six Senses Össurá Valley in Iceland.

Cruise

Costa Cruises confirms India as “a big source cruise market”

Tian Tolentino Apr 17, 2019

Costa Cruises has confirmed its strong interest in developing the Indian cruise market as it completes its third successful India season.

Cruise

Home porting: Costa Cruises returns to Singapore after a decade

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Oct 5, 2018

Costa Cruises announced that it has entered its second tripartite partnership with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and Changi Airport Group (CAG).

Expedition Cruising

Qatar Tourism Authority, AIDA & Costa Cruises aim to make country a cruise destination

Kristin Mariano Sep 12, 2018

Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with German AIDA Cruises and Italian Costa Cruises to develop cruise tourism in the country.

Costa Rica

New futuristic and sustainable convention centre puts Costa Rica on the MICE map

Alastair Newport Apr 17, 2018

Following my recent series charting some of the MICE industry’s best locations in Asia, I was very pleased to receive some exciting meetings and events news from Central America this week,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Intrepid opens Costa Rica base

Jill Sayles Nov 29, 2017 16

The Intrepid Group has chosen Costa Rica as the location for its Central America operations base with the aim of growing sustainable tourism beyond its borders. PEAK Central America was…

Hotels

Costa Well Resort Pattaya opens in Thailand with promotional rates

Gary Marshall Nov 20, 2017 9

The Santorini-inspired Costa Well Resort Pattaya has announced discounted rates to for its soft opening. Promotions start from 2,990 Baht for a Deluxe Jacuzzi room, 4,600 Baht for Deluxe…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Luxury Gold introduces Costa Rica itinerary

Jill Sayles Jul 31, 2017

Luxury Gold has released a standalone USA, Canada & South America 2018 brochure including a Costa Rica itinerary for the first time. During the Indulgence in Costa Rica tour, guests…

United States

More Costa Ricans Choose Nicaragua as Their Vacation Destination

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2017 0

280,000 Costa Rican tourists have visited Nicaragua this year, an increase of over 25% according to the Nicaraguan Tourism Institute (Intur).With this number of visitors Costa Rica is the…

Tourism

Costa Daurada expects record number of 2017 overnights

Jill Sayles Jul 6, 2017

The Costa Daurada in Spain is this year expecting to exceed its record number of 19.7 million overnight stays recorded in 2006, according to The Federation of Hostelry and Tourism in…

Cruise

Carnival Corporation & Costa Group reaffirm commitment to Italy

Simon Willmore May 31, 2017

Costa Group and its parent Carnival Corporation have this week  reaffirmed their joint commitment to Italy and Europe overall, announcing they will hire approximately 4,500 Italian crew…

United States

Costa Rica’s Best Wildlife

Simon Willmore May 26, 2017 0

Costa Rica Wildlife

Cruise

Costa sails fifth ship to Asia

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2017

Costa, the Italian cruise line, has revealed that a fifth ship will join its Asian fleet this year. The 1,800-passenger Costa neoRomantica cruise liner will be deployed regularly in the…

Cruise

Costa Cruises wins top employers award

Simon Willmore Feb 17, 2017

Costa Cruises has been recognised among the top Italian companies for employee working conditions.  The Italian cruise line was recognised by the Top Employers Institute for the fourth…

Hospitality

BWH Hotels expands Vietnam portfolio with new Phan Thiet property

Marga Manlapig Nov 13, 2024

Global hospitality network BWH Hotels officially expanded its portfolio in Vietnam with the signing of an elegant new BW Premier Collection resort nestled directly on the beach in Phan…

Global

Belmond unveils the Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train

Kanchan Nath Nov 13, 2024

Belmond proudly unveils the Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, the first luxury sleeper train in England and Wales, debuting in July 2025.

Appointments

Virtuoso’s continued worldwide expansion leads to strategic executive realignment

Kanchan Nath Nov 5, 2024

Thatcher Brown Joins Virtuoso as Senior Vice President, Global Products and Jennifer Campbell is named Senior Vice President, Global Events.

TDM Guest Contributor

Norwegian Cruise Line® Unveils Exciting New Features for Norwegian Aqua™ and Norwegian Luna™

Joe Cusmano Oct 29, 2024 0

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a leader in global cruise travel, has announced thrilling new onboard experiences and expanded venues for its upcoming sister ships, Norwegian

Cruise

Virgin Voyages embarks on “Mystery Voyage”

Kanchan Nath Oct 28, 2024

Virgin Voyages, the award-winning travel brand created by global entrepreneur Richard Branson, is teaming up with SuperBloom and Purveyors of Pop in the first-of-its-kind development deal.

Global

Beyond Green welcomes new member properties in Africa, Europe, and Latin America

Kanchan Nath Oct 15, 2024

Beyond Green – a global portfolio of some of planet Earth’s most sustainable hotels, resorts, and lodges – has announced the addition of seven new members.

ABTA Travel Convention

ABTA’s 2025 Travel Convention to be held in Calvià, Mallorca

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2024

The Travel Association has announced that Calvià, Mallorca will be the destination for next year’s Travel Convention, which will take place from 6-8 October 2025. 

TDM Guest Contributor

Scarlet Lady’s to Undergo Epic Makeover: Enhancing Luxury and Style

Joe Cusmano Oct 8, 2024 0

Virgin Voyages’ iconic Scarlet Lady, the ship that earned a coveted spot on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Gold List, is set to receive a fabulous

Reports

Luxury Travel Trends 2025: Virtuoso & Globetrender

Kanchan Nath Oct 3, 2024

Virtuoso has partnered with travel trend forecasting agency, Globetrender, to unveil the Luxury Travel Trend Watch: 2025.

TDM Guest Contributor

Introducing Norwegian Luna: NCL’s Newest Cutting-Edge Ship

Joe Cusmano Oct 2, 2024 0

Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), a leader in global cruise travel, has just unveiled its latest marvel, the Norwegian Luna™. This new addition to the Prima

Hospitality

Laksasubha Hua Hin – the best resort in Hua Hin for royal heritage and that personal touch

Mark Glanville Sep 24, 2024

Laksasubha Hua Hin is the best resort in Hua Hin for its proud royal heritage, personal service and picturesque beachfront location.

Cruise

Aurora Expeditions reveals its Arctic and Beyond itineraries for 2026

Marga Manlapig Sep 5, 2024

Pioneering small-ship cruise line Aurora Expeditions officially released its Arctic and Beyond season voyages for 2026.

Cruise

AIDA Cruises unveils modernised fleet operations centre in Hamburg

Marga Manlapig Sep 3, 2024

AIDA Cruises officially opened its fully modernised fleet operations centre (FOC) in Hamburg, Germany on Monday, 2nd September.

Travel Agents

Newmarket Holidays shines spotlight on ‘The Americas’ with flash offer

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2024

Newmarket Holidays has launched a ten-day flash offer with 15% off on all bookings for 2024, 2025 and 2026 tours to North, South and Central America made until the 9th of September.

Cruise

Oceania Cruises makes history as first ultra-premium cruise line to sail from Tampa

Marga Manlapig Aug 30, 2024

Oceania Cruises is set to make history in March 2026 as its 670-guest vessel Insignia becomes the first ultra-premium cruise ship to sail from Port Tampa Bay in Florida.

MICE

Sirreti announces an exclusive new global showcase event in New York

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2024

Sirreti, the luxury private accommodation community is delighted to announce an industry first event showcasing national and international luxury & ultra luxury villa and chalet property…

MICE

Seatrade Cruise MED Announces conference theme and panellists for 2024 State of The Mediterranean Cruise Industry Keynote

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2024

Seatrade Cruise Med, the premier biannual business-to-business event for the cruise industry, has announced the lineup for its highly anticipated 2024 State of the Mediterranean Cruise…

Features

Wizz Air reveal the most and least overcrowded beaches in Europe

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2024

Europe is full of popular beach destinations like Ibiza, Tenerife, and the Algarve, but it also has numerous hidden gems that offer unique experiences without the overwhelming tourist…

Cruise

Norwegian Cruise Line offers more options for port-immersive Europe itineraries for its 2026 spring/summer season

Kanchan Nath Aug 26, 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has opened for sale additional cruises for its 2026 spring/summer season with more port-immersive Europe sailings across Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, and…

Tourism

World Islamic Tourism Conference scheduled for September

Marga Manlapig Aug 21, 2024

Global experts in the field of Islamic tourism make their way to Malaysia next month for the fourth World Islamic Tourism Conference (WITC). 

Luxury Travel

Luxury travel trends for the fall and festive seasons from Virtuoso

Kanchan Nath Aug 17, 2024

Virtuoso, the global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has drawn upon its extensive network of travel advisors, preferred partners and…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India Flying Returns members can now earn reward points on 40+ cruise lines worldwide

Kanchan Nath Aug 13, 2024

Air India and Arrivia, the world’s largest stand-alone travel loyalty provider and a travel technology company, have entered into a partnership for Air India’s Flying Returns loyalty…

Hotel Management Company

Ascott launches brand refresh for The Unlimited Collection

Marga Manlapig Aug 12, 2024

Ascott launches a brand refresh of The Unlimited Collection to reinforce the latter’s global position through its expansion.

Hotels

Ascott unveils brand refresh of ‘The Unlimited Collection’

Kanchan Nath Aug 12, 2024

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has more than tripled its portfolio under The Unlimited Collection to 11 properties across…

Cruise

Hwajing Travel reveals new Vietnam-Hong Kong itinerary

Marga Manlapig Aug 6, 2024

With the Costa Serena set to return to its homeport in Port Klang, Malaysia, Hwajing Travel  presents a new six-day/five-night itinerary exploring Vietnam and Hong Kong.

Global

Sirreti announces an exclusive new global showcase event in New York for ultra luxury and luxury rental properties

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2024

Sirreti, the luxury private accommodations' only B2B community is delighted to announce an industry first event showcasing national and international luxury & ultra luxury villa and…

MICE

Rome, Amsterdam, Madrid and Venice to share new tourism models to avoid tourist overcrowding at TIS2024

Kanchan Nath Jul 30, 2024

According to a recent market report, 68% of tourists value sustainability positively and want tools to make decisions about the environmental impact of their trips.

Hotels

Marina Bay Sands brings Greek estiatorio Milos to Asia

Marga Manlapig Jul 25, 2024

Estiatorio Milos, one of the world’s most celebrated Greek restaurants, just opened its doors at Marina Bay Sands (MBS).

Global

When The World’s Favorite Destinations Say “Enough!”: How Barcelona, Amsterdam, Switzerland and Venice Are Fighting Overtourism

Megha Paul Jul 22, 2024

From Barcelona to Venice, cities worldwide are grappling with the impacts of overtourism—a phenomenon straining local resources and reshaping communities. As tourist numbers surge beyond…

Awards

Hospitality data intelligence sees broader usage amidst industry developments, says STR’s Palmqvist

Marga Manlapig Jul 17, 2024

STR senior director Jesper Palmqvist recently pointed out that hospitality professionals need specialised, industry-centric data sets at their fingertips.

TDM Guest Contributor

Emirates Celebrates World Chocolate Day: A Journey of Decadent Delights

Joe Cusmano Jul 11, 2024 0

Emirates celebrated World Chocolate Day, taking note of the impressive consumption of the decadent delight by its customers. Last year, customers in all classes consumed

Features

Top destinations for ‘Sober Travel’

Kanchan Nath Jul 10, 2024

To find out which city offers the best opportunity for a sober vacation, InsureMyTrip looked at eight different ranking factors.

Guest Column

Bored With Routine : Weekend Flights to Transform Your Relaxation Game

Alex Martin Jun 20, 2024

Weekdays are mostly a pitiless whir for everyone, continuing on a loop each week. They feel completely drained by the week's end. Every day is the same all you do is wake up, get ready,…

Guest Column

Is First Class on International Flights a Smart Investment?

Alex Martin Jun 11, 2024

When you are traveling internationally, there may be long-haul flights or normal-duration flights that take 4-5 hours. On a normal-duration flight, it is not a big deal whether you travel in…

Guest Column

Weekend Flights to Destinations That Power Up Your Spirit

Alex Martin Jun 6, 2024

After a long week of work, are you ready to recharge your batteries while getting ready for the following week, or do you want to relax and have fun this weekend? Here you go with Ofertas de…

Cruise

P&O Cruises to retire its brand in Australia

Kanchan Nath Jun 4, 2024

P&O Cruises Australia has announced its fleet will soon be sailing to its final berth, ceasing its operations in 2025 after more than 90 years on the water. The Australian travel brand…

Global

Hotelbeds signs a strategic partnership with Palladium Hotel Group

Kanchan Nath May 31, 2024

Hotelbeds has formalised a new strategic partnership with Palladium  Hotel Group to enhance the distribution of their properties across Europe.

Features

Seven steps for a roadmap to move destinations away from overtourism

Kanchan Nath May 30, 2024

Addressing overtourism is crucial, with 61% of travellers avoiding destinations due to it in the past year; and to do so, destinations should use a holistic, data-led approach to balance…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Travellers prioritise short haul city breaks: Co-op Holidays

Kanchan Nath May 17, 2024

Short haul city breaks are the most popular form of travel so far this year according to new data from Co-op Holidays, the in-house tour operator of Your Co-op Travel.

Cruise

‘Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant Lady hits the high seas in September 2025 

Kanchan Nath May 7, 2024

Richard Branson’s brilliantly disruptive travel company, Virgin Voyages, is making waves with the announcement and debut of its fourth vessel, Brilliant Lady.

TDM Guest Contributor

MSC Cruises offers Caribbean itinerary selection for summer 2024 and winter 2024-2025

Joe Cusmano May 6, 2024 0

This summer, four ships will provide a choice of itineraries from Miami, New York City, and Port Canaveral. This winter, six ships will sail the Caribbean with different itineraries from…

Global

Hurtigruten appoints David Chidley as Account Manager for the UK sales team

Kanchan Nath May 6, 2024

Hurtigruten, leaders in Norwegian coastal cruising, has announced the appointment of David Chidley to the UK sales team as an Account Manager as part of a restructure to strengthen trade…

Hotels

Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomes 15 new member properties

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2024

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the addition of 15 new member properties to its global portfolio between January 1 and…

Features

New study uncovers the most in-demand destinations for a luxury vacation 

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2024

A new study has revealed the most in-demand locations for a luxury vacation, with Costa Rica taking the top spot.

Attractions

G Adventures expands ‘Jane Goodall Collection’ in honour of renowned environmentalist’s 90th birthday 

Kanchan Nath Apr 25, 2024

G Adventures has announced that it has added five wildlife-focused trips to its ‘Jane Goodall Collection’ in celebration of Dr. Jane Goodall’s 90th birthday.

Guest Column

Treat Yourself With Luxury First Class Flight To San Jose

Alex Martin Apr 19, 2024

San Jose is a city in Costa Rica. It is located in the midwest of the Central Valley in the center of the country. It is well known as a city with a high standard of living. San Jose is one…

Global

Best fishing destinations around Europe

Kanchan Nath Apr 17, 2024

Travellers looking for new fishing spots this year have been given tips on the best locations from across Europe. The travel experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have revealed the top spots…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Spring into adventure and save big with G Adventures’ April sale

Kanchan Nath Apr 9, 2024

Small group adventure operator and pioneer of community tourism, G Adventures, has launched its April Sale, offering up to 25 per cent off a huge range of trips to some of this year’s most…

Guest Column

Escape for the May Bank Holiday With WeRoad

Ella Clarke Apr 8, 2024

With the next bank holiday weekend fast approaching, many Britons will be looking to get away for a short break. The extended weekend provides the perfect opportunity for a mini-holiday to…

Global

TUI UK bolsters summer 2025 flying programme with focus on choice and flexibility

Kanchan Nath Apr 3, 2024

TUI has announced an additional 300,000 seats for its Summer 2025 programme bringing the total to 10.2 million flight seats now on sale from airports across the UK.

Guest Column

Book Your Flight to Santiago Now Where History Meets Modernity

Alex Martin Apr 2, 2024

Santiago de Chile, located in the heart of Chile, is an energetic city surrounded by the majestic Andes Mountains and embraced by the turquoise waters of the Mapocho River. Known for its…

Airlines and Aviation

Avianca Airlines relaunches 10 seasonal routes from the United States this Summer Season

Kanchan Nath Mar 29, 2024

Avianca Airlines announced the revival of ten seasonal nonstop routes from the United States to Latin America.

Global

Travelsphere and Just You release new festive tours for 2024

Kanchan Nath Mar 28, 2024

For travellers looking to spend their Christmas a little more adventurously, group touring specialist Travelsphere and its sister solo touring company Just You have released their festive…

TDM Guest Contributor

Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii Cruises

Joe Cusmano Mar 14, 2024 0

Cruises include new ports, myriad ways to transit the Panama Canal, plus Nieuw Amsterdam's Hawaii debut. The post Holland America Line Opens Bookings for 2025-2026 Panama Canal and Hawaii…

Features

Top 10 Spring Break Destinations from Allianz Partners

Kanchan Nath Mar 5, 2024

Before school lets out, the results are in: Allianz Partners’ Top 10 Spring Break Destinations review reveals the importance of sun-drenched beaches in Americans’ 2024 spring itineraries. 

Cruise

Royal Caribbean rolls out new short getaways to the tropics in 2025-26

Kanchan Nath Feb 29, 2024

Getting away just got easier from coast to coast. Vacationers are in for more ways to pack big adventures into short getaways with the latest lineup of Royal Caribbean International’s 3- to…

Cruise

AE Expeditions hosts agents in Antarctica

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2024

A group of UK agents has recently returned from the trip of a lifetime to Antarctica with AE Expeditions (part of Aurora Expeditions).

Hotels

Preferred Hotels & Resorts welcomes 13 new member properties 

Kanchan Nath Feb 14, 2024

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, is pleased to announce the addition of 13 new member properties to its global portfolio between October 1 and…

TDM Guest Contributor

Carnival Cruise Line grows to 27 Ships with Carnival Firenze’s Officially Joining

Joe Cusmano Feb 7, 2024 0

With the theme "Carnival Fun Italian Style," the Carnival Firenze will become the second ship in the fleet. The post Carnival Cruise Line grows to 27 Ships with Carnival Firenze’s…

Hotels

Accor: The luxury and lifestyle hospitality player to watch in 2024 

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2024

Luxury & lifestyle brands are key drivers of Accor’s future  growth, representing the largest share of project value in the  group’s development pipeline.

MICE

Keynote speakers announced for The Advantage Travel Partnership’s 2024 Conference

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2024

The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced two keynote speakers for its flagship conference taking place in Costa Mujeres, Mexico from the 15th - 18th May 2024.

TDM Guest Contributor

MSC Cruises Opens New U.S. Home Port in Galveston, Texas

Joe Cusmano Jan 17, 2024 0

MSC Cruises adds a fourth U.S. home port, Galveston, Texas, expanding its choice of itineraries and ships from U.S. ports with departures beginning November 2025 aboard MSC Seascape, now…

MICE

AI set to drive Thailand’s leadership as the world’s premier “Lifestyle” Travel Destination:  TTF 2024

Kanchan Nath Jan 17, 2024

Business leaders from tech, hospitality, data and dining gather at Thailand’s largest travel and tourism event with over 1,000 registered participants to debate the future of the sector

Features

Top ten world’s safest holiday destinations

Kanchan Nath Jan 12, 2024

As we enter 2024, many of us will be dreaming of warmer climates, sandy beaches and the chance for an all-exciting getaway. 

Airlines and Aviation

SKY express: The first AIRBUS A321neo was officially named by President of the Republic of Cyprus

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2023

In the context of a special ceremony held at Larnaca "Glafcos Clerides" International Airport, in the presence of President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, SKY express with…

Features

Thailand: The tropical destination Americans want to visit the most in 2024

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2023

A recent study has named Thailand the tropical destination Americans most want to visit in 2024. The analysis undertaken by the all-inclusive review site wereviewresorts.com analyzed the…

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. 

MICE

Advantage to bring together two of its flagship events for 2024

Kanchan Nath Dec 19, 2023

The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced plans to enhance the experience for its global community by combining two of its flagship conferences for 2024.

Cruise

Strong Bookings as Swan Hellenic opens new horizons in South and Central America

Kanchan Nath Dec 15, 2023

Swan Hellenic’s six early 2024 Americas cultural expedition cruises have met with an enthusiastic response.

Eturbo News

MSC Cruises Opens Bookings for 119-Day World Voyage

Joe Cusmano Dec 13, 2023 0

MSC Cruises' 2026 World Cruise is now open for sale! Set sail on an incredible adventure around the world, seeing 47 locations in 32 countries over 119 days.

Features

Princess Cruises Counts Down to Port Canaveral Debut

Joe Cusmano Dec 7, 2023 0

The Love Boat Sets Course from Central Florida to Caribbean Paradise Destinations in November 2024.

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…

Global

Aurora Expeditions Releases Arctic & Beyond 2025 Season

Joe Cusmano Nov 29, 2023

Aurora Expeditions, Australia’s award-winning adventure travel company, has released its new Arctic & Beyond 2025 voyage season, which includes four brand new expeditions and seven…

Cruise

Royal Caribbean Unveils 2025-26 Caribbean Itineraries

Joe Cusmano Nov 23, 2023

Following the launch of Royal Caribbean International’s 2025-2026 Caribbean holidays, sun-seekers now have additional options for island hopping in the tropics. Seven of Royal…

Cruise

Brits are swapping chills for Caribbean thrills

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2023

Travellers across the nation are beating the winter blues by seeking out Caribbean sunshine, with Virgin Voyages revealing an 31% increase in Brits booking winter Caribbean voyages.

Cruise

Carnival Jubilee Completes Sea Trials Before Debut in Galveston Texas

Joe Cusmano Nov 22, 2023

Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Jubilee, has successfully completed its first full round of sea trials. Thus, she is one step closer to her momentous debut in…

Cruise

Study reveals the UK’s most popular cruise lines

Kristin Mariano Nov 21, 2023

Cruise holidays have become more popular in the last decade due to being a more cost-effective and convenient way of visiting multiple destinations.  Cruise expert Jenni…

Cruise

Adventure to the world’s wild places with Aurora Expeditions’ Arctic & Beyond 2025 season

Kristin Mariano Nov 20, 2023

Aurora Expeditions has released its new season for Arctic & Beyond 2025 voyages, including four brand new expeditions and seven Ultimate Adventure voyages that allow adventurous…

Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line Opens 2025-26 Australia Cruises

Joe Cusmano Nov 17, 2023

Carnival Cruise Line has just announced the 2025-26 cruise season with more departures planned out of Sydney and Brisbane. Guests may now choose from a variety of new cruise choices,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

TUI launches biggest tours program for summer 2025

Kanchan Nath Nov 15, 2023

TUI has launched its biggest ever tours program for summer 2025, with 56 TUI Tours on offer, including new tours in destinations such as Kenya and Crete. 

Air

United Adds 50 Daily Nonstops to International Destinations

Joe Cusmano Nov 9, 2023

United launched its international winter schedule this year with 50 additional daily flights than last year, becoming the first U.S. carrier to fly direct from the continental United…

Cruise

Carnival Jubilee Completes River Conveyance Before Sea Trials

Joe Cusmano Nov 7, 2023

In preparation for her December debut in Texas, the Carnival Jubilee completed a navigation of the river Ems in north-west Germany, breaking records as the first Carnival Cruise Line…

Cruise

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Will Return To Australia For The First Time Since 2020

Joe Cusmano Oct 28, 2023

Guests on board Borealis will visit breathtaking sites such as Hawaii, French Polynesia, Australia, Bali, and Oman as part of the 2024 World Cruise. The epic 101-night cruise includes…

Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line opens new sailings for Europe

Kanchan Nath Oct 20, 2023

Carnival Cruise Line announced new deployment plans today, including that Carnival Miracle will offer cruises in Europe in the summer of 2025 and that more cruises are opening for 2025-26…

Hospitality

Hilton commits USD3.3 million in grants toward organisations creating a better world for travel

Kristin Mariano Oct 15, 2023

The Hilton Global Foundation, Hilton’s primary philanthropic arm, announced a commitment to grant a record $3.3 million in funding toward 13 organizations that are supporting career…

Cruise

Cruise Lines Change Israel Itinerary In Light Of The Conflict

Joe Cusmano Oct 14, 2023

As the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues, numerous cruise companies are cancelling future calls in Israel. The Israeli ports of Ashdod and Haifa have been dropped off the…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

New ‘Sustainability Expert’ travel certification for travel agents launches

Kanchan Nath Sep 29, 2023

The 'Sustainability Expert' initiative was launched during the ANTOR Media Awards Gala Dinner in London. The new ‘free to the user’ e-Learning platform provides a convenient and easily…

Technology

Top travel trends and destination rankings in summer ‘23 – ForwardKeys

Kristin Mariano Sep 25, 2023

ForwardKeys, the leading travel analytics firm has identified six major trends in global air travel this summer. They are revealed by an analysis of the top destinations and top origin…

Travel Agents

Youth travel agency KILROY opens first UK store in Bristol 

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2023

Youth travel agency KILROY launched its first UK store in Bristol this weekend – opening its doors for the first time on Saturday 16th September with a well-attended launch party. 

Cruise

Carnival Legend To Sail From San Francisco In 2025

Joe Cusmano Sep 20, 2023

Carnival Cruise Line will deploy the 2,124-passenger Carnival Legend in 2025 to continue its seasonal offering from San Francisco, offering alternating 10-day Alaska cruises and four-day…

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,…

Cruise

Luminosa Sets Longest Ever Sailing On Her Way To Australia

Joe Cusmano Sep 18, 2023

The Carnival Luminosa will sail from Seattle on Thursday on Carnival Cruise Line’s longest-ever voyage. The 30-night transpacific voyage is part of the company’s Carnival Journeys…

Cruise

Consumer Demand Prompts Royal Caribbean To Open New Icon Of The Seas Early

Joe Cusmano Sep 15, 2023

Following a record-breaking response to the new Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International is opening the highly anticipated vacation’s following lineup of 7-night adventures from…

Hospitality

Marriott Bonvoy embraces strong demand for all-inclusive concept

Kristin Mariano Sep 14, 2023

The all-inclusive concept is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance, with demand continuing to increase, and more and more resorts upping their game and evolving in the luxury space.…

MICE

The Advantage Travel Partnership announces its 2024 conference is to be hosted in Mexico 

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2023

The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced that its 2024 flagship annual industry conference will be hosted in Mexico, selected as an opportunity to showcase the destination as a market…

Reports

ADVANTAGE reveals consumer travel trends for 2024

Kanchan Nath Sep 12, 2023

The Advantage Travel Partnership, the UK’s largest independent travel agent partnership, has released  its booking trends which reveal consumer trends for October half term and 2024.

Cruise

AE Expeditions launches ‘Choose Your Adventure’

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2023

Australia’s award-winning expedition company, AE Expeditions (part of Aurora Expeditions) has released two unprecedented offers as part of a ‘Choose Your Adventure’ sale for its upcoming…

Cruise

AIDA Cruises and Hamburg confirm long-term cooperation

Kanchan Nath Sep 5, 2023

AIDA Cruises and the Hanseatic City of Hamburg set course for further growth in the future together.

Global

Virtuoso® reveals top travel trends

Kristin Mariano Aug 23, 2023

Global luxury travel network Virtuoso® reveals when, where and how the affluent are travelling for the remainder of 2023. Respected as an industry-leading trend forecaster, Virtuoso gathered…

Cruise

Oceania Cruises offers a collection of voyages sailing to exotic Tahiti and the Caribbean

Kanchan Nath Aug 15, 2023

Oceania Cruises is offering a captivating array of 100 sailings in Tahiti and the Caribbean in 2024 and 2025, charting lesser-known coastlines and taking travellers to boutique ports and…

Features

Top ten cities for the best ice cream in Europe

Kanchan Nath Aug 4, 2023

Holidu, the holiday rental booking portal, together with Spain-Holiday, reveals the top European cities to enjoy the best-rated and most varied choice of ice cream this summer. 

Hotels

HRAWI hosts seminar on simplifying GST in Panaji

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2023

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) organized an insightful seminar aimed at simplifying the Goods and Services Tax (GST) for the hospitality industry in Panaji.

Global

Over two million expected to head off overseas for the ‘Great Summer Getaway’

Kanchan Nath Jul 24, 2023

ABTA – The Travel Association estimates that over two million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas for summer holidays the weekend (21-24 July), which for the majority of schools…

Eturbo News

Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific Returns to Hong Kong

Harry Johnson Jul 18, 2023 0

The event will take place over three days bringing together key industry leaders and stakeholders to the Asian cruise market. Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific Returns to Hong Kong Copyright:…

Features

Do you know the world’s quirky and curious etiquette practices?  

Kanchan Nath Jul 13, 2023

Remitly, a leading digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families, has delved into the world of cultural norms and customs to discover some of the most unusual and…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates serves more than 40 million chocolates every year

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2023

Emirates shared that more than 40 million pieces of gourmet chocolate are served onboard each year, to passengers in all classes. 

Hotels

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts celebrate 90 years of history with new timeless experiences

Kanchan Nath Jul 7, 2023

In 2023, Tivoli Hotels & Resorts is celebrating 90 years of timeless travels, a time to evoke nine decades of incredible stories,

Weddings & Honeymoon

Top 10 LGBTQ+ honeymoon friendly destinations 

Kanchan Nath Jul 7, 2023

Same-sex marriage may have been legal in the UK for the past decade, but there are still discriminatory laws in place around the world.

OTAs & Tour Operators

TruTravels launches new ‘Ski and Après’ travel style 

Kanchan Nath Jul 4, 2023

It may be the height of summer, but TruTravels is bringing cool vibes to their traveller community today with the launch of their brand new Ski and Après travel style

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai touches down in Olbia

Kanchan Nath Jun 27, 2023

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, today celebrated its inaugural service to Olbia, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate direct flights from Dubai.

Global

Top ten most influential ‘Travel TikTokers’ in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jun 27, 2023

New study reveals the most influential travel TikTokers in 2023, with estimated earnings of up to $8,335 per post. 

Eturbo News

Wythe Hotel Announces New Executive Appointments

Harry Johnson Jun 14, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn, New York today announces the appointment of three executives to key positions to oversee the growth and development of the original boutique property in…

United States

Regent Seven Seas Cruises tempts luxury travellers with 2025-2026 voyage collection

Kristin Mariano Jun 12, 2023

Regent Seven Seas Cruises®, the world’s leading luxury cruise line, has announced its 2025-2026 Voyage Collection. Showcasing new itineraries and an incredible 29 maiden ports of call in…

Features

The top 10 countries Brits want to spend their retirement in, according to new study 

Kanchan Nath Jun 8, 2023

New research has revealed the top 10 countries Brits want to spend their retirement in, with Spain placing first.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates relaunches the Skywards Everyday app, enabling members to earn Miles faster with every tap

Kanchan Nath May 30, 2023

Emirates is taking its loyalty program experience to new heights with the relaunch of Skywards Everyday – an app that enables members to earn Skywards Miles all day, every day across dining,…

Hospitality

Mandarin Oriental, Athens: A new landmark on the Athenian coastline

Kristin Mariano May 26, 2023

 Mandarin Oriental is pleased to announce the development of a new hotel and accompanying residences in Athens. Mandarin Oriental, Athens will be located on the city's shoreline and just a…

Hotels

Premier Eco-adventure Resort, Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort (Fiji), Launches Soil Regenerative Agriculture Program

Chris Head May 17, 2023

With thousands of years acting as protective stewards of the land, the Fijian people know the importance of wise management of the local natural resources. This is a directive followed…

Cruise

Carnival Bringing 3 Million Guests To Mexico This Year

Joe Cusmano May 14, 2023

More than three million passengers are expected to board Carnival Cruise Line ships bound for Mexican ports this year. That number is expected to rise to 3.5 million by 2024 as the…

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…

Hotels

A ‘Taste of Ikos’ with Classic Collection

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

 Ikos Resorts and Classic Collection are hosting an exclusive ‘Taste of Ikos’ VIP day visit to Ikos Andalusia on Spain’s Costa del Sol, to give hand-picked agent partners a taste of…

Eturbo News

A Billion Dollar Threat to Marriott and Hyatt’s Brand Reputation

Juergen T Steinmetz May 8, 2023 0

eTurboNews: The Vacation Owner concept at Marriott and Hyatt seems to be a master of deception. A billion Dollar brand confusion conspiracy. Read more: A Billion Dollar Threat to Marriott…

Cruise

Carnival Venezia Gets Signature Hull livery With A Twist

Joe Cusmano May 3, 2023

With the debut of Carnival Cruise Line’s “Fun Italian Style” offering only weeks away, Carnival Venezia is showing off her new hull livery, but with a nod to the ship’s Costa Cruises…

Global

The Spanish Tourist Office hosts its first ‘Sustainability Day’

Kristin Mariano May 3, 2023

The Spanish Tourist Office (UK) has hosted its inaugural Spain’s Sustainability Day, which took place on Wednesday 26 April 2023. The conference, co-sponsored by destination partners …

Cruise

MSC Meraviglia Starts Year-Round Cruises From New York

Joe Cusmano Apr 25, 2023

MSC Cruises, the world’s third-largest and fastest-growing cruise company, moored the MSC Meraviglia at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. The modern and stunning mega-ship has already sailed…

Tourism

Top 10 countries Brits want to spend their retirement in

Kristin Mariano Apr 20, 2023

Equity release specialists at Retirement Solutions analysed the average monthly Google search volume for different terms relating to retiring abroad. They wanted to determine the…

Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line Prepare For Big Alaska Season

Joe Cusmano Apr 14, 2023

Carnival Cruise Line is preparing to launch another three-ship deployment that will sail 49 Alaskan cruises this year following the success of its 2022 Alaska season. Carnival is adding…

Tourism

The cheapest Spanish cities to live in for digital nomads, according to new study

Kristin Mariano Apr 12, 2023

Travel experts at Why This Place analysed the average cost of several factors in each Spanish city, including rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre, utilities, groceries,…

Cruise

Travellers can explore four different regions with Holland America Line’s 2024-2025 West Coast Cruises

Kanchan Nath Apr 11, 2023

Holland America Line has opened cruise bookings for its 2024-2025 West Coast season from San Diego, California, and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

OTAs & Tour Operators

MakeMyTrip launches customisable holiday packages for Europe

Kanchan Nath Apr 10, 2023

MakeMyTrip has introduced over 130 differentiated holiday packages across 25 European countries. The European packages have been specially curated considering the changing demands of Indian…

Consumer

Top ten cheapest Spanish cities ‘to live in’ for digital nomads

Kanchan Nath Apr 5, 2023

New research has discovered the top 10 cheapest Spanish cities to live in for digital nomads, with Ávila taking the top spot. 

Cruise

Holland America Line adds Boston, Bermuda and longer itineraries for 2024-2025 Caribbean Season

Kanchan Nath Apr 4, 2023

New cruises include a spectacular 21-day roundtrip from Boston; private island Half Moon Cay remains centerpiece of Caribbean sailings. 

Hotels

Egis’ Architecture Line Opens New London Campus

Chris Head Apr 3, 2023

The renowned multidisciplinary engineering and operations company, Egis, has opened new studios in London, UK. The shared workplaces are designed to foster collaboration and design…

Cruise

Carnival Sells The Seabourn Odyssey to Mitsui O.S.K. Lines

Joe Cusmano Mar 24, 2023

In an unexpected move, Carnival Corporation’s Seabourn Cruise Line announced the sale of its 14-year-old cruise ship, the Seabourn Odyssey, to Japan’s Mitsui O.S. K. Lines. While…

Appointment announcement

Explora Journeys appoints new senior leadership

Kristin Mariano Mar 21, 2023

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle travel brand of the Cruise Division of MSC Group, has announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Norbert…

Hospitality

Egis launches new Architecture Line at leading real estate event

Chris Head Mar 16, 2023

The renowned multidisciplinary engineering and operations company, Egis, launches line of leading architecture practices to address the challenges of urbanisation and climate change

Eturbo News

US Welcomed 5,015,338 International Visitors in December 2022

Harry Johnson Mar 14, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | In December 2022 international visitor arrivals to the United States increased +46.2% compared to December 2021 Full article: US Welcomed 5,015,338 International…

Cruise

Fourth Carnival’s Ship To Be Based In Galveston Texas

Joe Cusmano Mar 10, 2023

The Carnival Miracle cruise ship, now based in Long Beach, California, will have a new home by the end of next year. Carnival Cruises has announced that it would add a fourth ship to its…

Eturbo News

ITB Berlin Comes to a Successful Conclusion

Harry Johnson Mar 10, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | 90,127 ITB Berlin attendees celebrate booming demand at the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show Full article: ITB Berlin Comes to a Successful Conclusion Copyright:…

Global

Campsited launches ‘open air work from anywhere’ programme

Kanchan Nath Mar 7, 2023

Campsited, the digital marketplace for the open-air economy, announces the launch of its ‘Open Air Work From Anywhere’ programme to complement the fast growing Open-Air Holiday Anywhere side…

Hotels

Banyan Tree Group announces first property in Spain

Kanchan Nath Mar 2, 2023

Banyan Tree Group has signed an MOU with La Quinta Real Estate Group to open Angsana Real de la Quinta Benahavis Marbella resort and residences in 2026.

Eturbo News

Banyan Tree Group To Open First Resort in Spain

Harry Johnson Mar 2, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | The development will include a hotel, branded residences, apartments and commercial spaces Full article: Banyan Tree Group To Open First Resort in Spain Copyright:…

Airlines and Aviation

Now fly Etihad direct from Abu Dhabi to Lisbon

Kanchan Nath Feb 22, 2023

Etihad Airways is expanding its European network this summer with the introduction of a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, effective from 2 July, 2023. 

Features

Romantic holidays on the rise

Kanchan Nath Feb 10, 2023

With Valentine’s Day approaching, Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its Group Company, SOTC Travel, have witnessed a 35% surge in demand for travel to celebrate the occasion of love.

Hospitality

Four Seasons Newest Private Retreats Collection at Los Cabos

Kristin Mariano Feb 10, 2023

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas will begin taking reservations for its ultra-luxury Private Retreats collection located within the exclusive Resort…

Tourism

Here are 10 travel trends that will shape your family holiday in 2023

Kristin Mariano Feb 9, 2023

Planning your next family holiday? Here are some of the trendiest family destinations. The Family Vacation Guide just released a new study which reveals the locations and types of…

Global

Top countries for family vacations in 2023

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023

The Family Vacation Guide just released a new study which reveals the locations and types of vacation which are set to be the most popular in 2023. 

Cruise

Qatar Establishing A Cruise Reputation

Joe Cusmano Feb 7, 2023

With the Grand Cruise Terminal completed in 2022, Qatar is quickly becoming a popular winter cruise destination. The posh new terminal can handle 12,000 passengers daily across its…

Cruise

Royal Caribbean’s Colossal New Cruise Ship Icon Of The Seas

Joe Cusmano Feb 4, 2023

Royal Caribbean Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship ever, is now being built at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, with just one year left till its launch. Exactly one year…

Global

Málaga announced as Global Headquarters for the Future of Tourism Coalition

Kanchan Nath Jan 27, 2023

Málaga will become the seat of the first ever Future of Tourism Coalition (FoTC) global headquarters and will act as the FoTC’s European hub, following a multi-year agreement announced…

Spas & Treatments

Top ten trending spa destinations for 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 27, 2023

With the start of the new year, many people will be planning their trips for the next 12 months. For those looking for the ultimate relaxing holiday, a destination spa trip is a must-book.

MICE

Thomas Cook India drives revival of MICE business

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2023

With positive corporate sentiment driving demand post pandemic, MICE travel is gaining momentum for both international and domestic destinations.

Tourism

Discover the best Spanish and Portuguese cities for digital nomads

Kristin Mariano Jan 17, 2023

More and more workers have come to appreciate the flexibility of working remotely, and many have taken the opportunity to explore new parts of the world! Governments have noticed the…

OTAs & Tour Operators

5 out-of-this-world stays that will capture your imagination

Kristin Mariano Jan 10, 2023

Booking.com has delved into its over 28 million listings across more than 159,000 destinations to present five unique stays that could be featured in the sci-fi spectacle. From a futuristic…

Cruise

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

Kristin Mariano Jan 9, 2023

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

Cruise

Explore alternative destinations by sea

Kristin Mariano Jan 9, 2023

Dream Yacht Worldwide, one of the world’s leading ocean tourism companies and a pioneer in making sailing and sea travel accessible to all around the globe, is making it easier for all to…

Tourism

The most beautiful beaches in Yucatán

Kristin Mariano Jan 4, 2023

Looking to escape extreme weather this winter? With an average temperature of 72 degrees Fahrenheit, the state of Yucatán offers the ideal climate for holiday season seaside vacations.…

Cruise

P&O Takes Delivery Of Next LNG-Powered Cruise Ship

Kristin Mariano Dec 23, 2022

Carnival Corporation took delivery of its eighth LNG-powered cruise ship, the last of which was delivered four years ago. It was also the thirteenth cruise ship to be delivered with LNG…

Cruise

Carnival Cruise Line Unveils Details For Carnival Venezia

Joe Cusmano Dec 20, 2022

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

Golfing

Troon partners with Finca Cortesin

Kanchan Nath Dec 19, 2022

Troon, which specialises in club management, development, and marketing, has announced a new collaboration with 2023 Solheim Cup host venue, Finca Cortesin.

Hotels

Unforgettable family travel experiences with Four Seasons

Kanchan Nath Dec 19, 2022

Whether looking to relax on a beach, taking on a snowy adventure, or crossing off an exotic bucket-list destination, explore the world in new ways together as a family with Four Seasons. 

Global

Top eight booking trends from Sabre

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2022

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

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 …

Cruise

China’s Domestic Cruise Industry Continues To Grow

Joe Cusmano Dec 6, 2022

China has released further information about its domestic cruise industry development plans. A new joint venture between CSSC (China State Shipbuilding Corporation) and Carnival…

Hotels

Beyond Green adds three new member properties

Kanchan Nath Nov 24, 2022

Beyond Green, a global portfolio of planet Earth’s most sustainable hotels, has welcomed three new members, including the brand’s first-ever properties in Canada, Spain, and the Caribbean.

Interviews

Aurora Expeditions takes travellers to the “Garden of Eden”

Kristin Mariano Nov 24, 2022

Travel Daily Media has spoken with Eamon Larkin, Expedition Guide for Aurora Expeditions, about the voyage to Costa Rica and Panama.

Hotels

Hyatt To debut Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina in Portugal

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2022

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans for the expansion of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection – a new global portfolio of distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands – to Portugal with…

Cruise

New Royal Caribbean terminal opens in Texas

Kristin Mariano Nov 15, 2022

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

Cruise

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

Kristin Mariano Nov 14, 2022

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

Associations

Women’s empowerment ‘centre stage’ of Tourism’s Restart

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

The four pilot countries have led the way in putting gender-equality centre stage of their tourism recovery plans and UNWTO is committed to taking this work further and wider.

Cruise

The New Carnival Celebration Cruise Ship Joins The Fleet

Joe Cusmano Nov 9, 2022

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

Features

Aurora Expeditions releases its 2024 Arctic Program

Kristin Mariano Nov 9, 2022

Aurora Expeditions has released its latest Arctic & Beyond 2024 program featuring multi-destination voyages and experiences in some of the most remote and remarkable places on the…

Cruise

Carnival Luminosa arrives in Australia

Kanchan Nath Nov 1, 2022

Carnival Luminosa officially arrived in Queensland, Australia, marking the first ship from the fleet to be homeported in Brisbane.

Tourism

Visit Tri-Valley appoints Sartha Global Marketing as India Representative

Kanchan Nath Oct 28, 2022

Sartha Global Marketing has been tasked with setting up a robust travel trade and public relations programme, creating greater inspiration for the destination amongst potential Indian…

Cruise

Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady To Debut In The US

Joe Cusmano Oct 25, 2022

Valiant Lady, the second cruise ship operated by Virgin Voyages, has completed her maiden season in the Mediterranean and is now headed for the United States. The vessel is expected to…

Attractions

TUI Boeing 737-8 named “Ibiza”

Kanchan Nath Oct 20, 2022

Rounding off a successful summer season for Europe’s largest leisure, travel and tourism company, a new Boeing 737-8 airplane has entered service for TUI and will become the new flying…

Cruise

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection sets sail

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022

The Ritz-Carlton announced the debut of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, marking a significant moment for the iconic hospitality brand as it makes its foray into the luxury yachting space.

Global

Carnival Cruise Line partners with Kennedy Space Center

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2022

In celebration of World Space Week, Carnival Cruise Line announced that it is partnering with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to launch a children’s space program with activities…

Cruise

Carnival Celebration Completes Sea Trials With Success

Joe Cusmano Oct 6, 2022

Carnival celebration departed the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, where its sister ship, Mardi Gras, was also built to begin its first round of trials. On board the Carnival…

Hotels

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts to debut in Spain

Kanchan Nath Sep 29, 2022

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts as a brand will debut in Spain with the upcoming launch of Tivoli La Caleta Resort in Tenerife.

Cruise

Hurtigruten Norway launches its first hybrid ship, part of a EUR100 million green upgrade

Kristin Mariano Sep 26, 2022

Hurtigruten Norway has launched its first environmentally-upgraded battery-hybrid powered ship, MS Richard With. It is the first of seven in the Coastal Express fleet to be upgraded, and now…

UK

Winter ‘workcations’ for the Brits

Kanchan Nath Sep 23, 2022

With the cost of living on the rise, more Brits are being tempted to head overseas for a working holiday in order to save money on their bills during the colder months

Australia

Carnival Luminosa joins the Carnival Cruise

Kanchan Nath Sep 9, 2022

Transitioning from sister line Costa, Carnival Luminosa has officially joined the Carnival Cruise Line fleet as the newest Fun Ship which will debut from Brisbane, Australia, on 6 November…

Cruise

Carnival Newest Ship Luminosa Open For Bookings

Joe Cusmano Sep 9, 2022

Reservations for the maiden season of Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship, Carnival Luminosa, which will launch on 6 November from Brisbane before repositioning for seasonal service from…

Hotels

Atlantis The Royal to open with 795 keys by November

Kanchan Nath Sep 6, 2022

The new iconic landmark of Dubai, Atlantis The Royal on the Palm Jumeirah slated to open in second week of November, this is one of the most luxury experential resorts in the World.

Hotels

Ai Weiwei’s White Chandelier debuts at The St. Regis Venice

Chris Head Sep 4, 2022

The functional artwork is skillfully illuminated thanks to Berengo Studio’s partnership with the creative Italian lighting company Luce5. An exclusive cocktail event at The St. Regis Venice…

Medical & Health Tourism

Top 10 best countries for a wellness retreat

Kristin Mariano Sep 2, 2022

Experts at Slingo have put together a list of the best countries that are best for taking a wellness retreat. Using Tripadvisor, we have looked at which countries have the best resort…

Cruise

Windstar Cruises reveals new Caribbean and Central America Cruises

Kristin Mariano Aug 12, 2022

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

Cruise

Cruise360 Australasia embraces renewal and opportunities in packed line-up

Kristin Mariano Aug 2, 2022

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has announced details of its upcoming Cruise360 Australasia conference, celebrating cruising’s revival Down Under with a packed program…

Features

Discova expands into Cuba

Kristin Mariano Aug 1, 2022

Discova has expanded operations in the Caribbean with a new office in Havana, Cuba. With presence established in Mexico, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic already, the Republic of…

Top 10 cities for runners

Kristin Mariano Jul 13, 2022

To help runners to find the perfect run, HOKA has shared the world’s top cities with the best conditions for running.

Air

Global air travel picks up 65% in Q3

Megha Paul Jul 5, 2022

Global air travel during the third quarter of the year (July, August and September) is set to reach 65% of levels achieved before the pandemic in 2019

Carnival Luminosa to transfer to Carnival Cruise Line fleet

Harry Johnson Jun 15, 2022

Costa Luminosa cruise ship will join the Carnival fleet in September and will start guest operations as Carnival Luminosa in November 2022 from Brisbane, Australia, Carnival Cruise Line…

Fiji Drops All Testing Requirements For Inbound International Travelers

Linda S. Hohnholz Jun 15, 2022

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Top Destination For Families & Multigenerational Travelers Welcomes Back Guests With travel restrictions loosening by the day and more countries fully…

Aurora Expeditions announces Sylvia Earle maiden voyage and christening by ‘Hero of the Planet’

Kristin Mariano May 27, 2022

Aurora Expeditions has announced its new, purpose-built expedition ship, the Sylvia Earle, will be making her debut voyage on the Subantarctic Safari from November 4-20 2022.

Tourism

Safeguarding tourism in Africa and the Caribbean

Megha Paul May 4, 2022

The centre will share academic and practical projects development and implementation, as well as data sharing and analytics, focussing on safeguarding tourism in Africa and the Caribbean

Massive increase in global international inbound travel – WTTC

Kristin Mariano Apr 28, 2022

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its knowledge partner ForwardKeys, forecast a major increase in global international flights bookings as international travel takes off.

Aurora Expeditions celebrates successful Antarctica return

Kristin Mariano Apr 12, 2022

The award-winning Australian adventure travel company, Aurora Expeditions, has recently completed its return season to Antarctica and is celebrating a 100% success rate for its first season…

Cruising (Ocean) - Partner Content

Adventures of a lifetime with Aurora Expeditions’ new Arctic & Global 2023 season offerings

Kristin Mariano Mar 7, 2022

Now that travel is steadily returning, joining a voyage from Aurora Expeditions’ Arctic and Global 2023 season offerings is the best way to start.

Brazil updates COVID entry rules

Kristin Mariano Feb 21, 2022

Brazil has updated the rules for entering the country.

IWTA

IWTA speaks with Phuong Doan, Education Manager at DISCOVA Asia

Caroline Tapken Feb 14, 2022

Phuong leads Educational Travel for Discova in 12 countries so far (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Myanmar, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Japan, Costa Rica)

Spain to launch digital nomad visa soon

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2022

Spain will unfold plans for the digital nomad visa during the following months in an effort to attract internationals who can temporarily live in Spain while working for companies or clients…

Your 2022 travel escape based on your Chinese zodiac

Kristin Mariano Jan 27, 2022

Chinese New Year 2022 will be celebrated on 1 February and while we say goodbye to the year of the Ox, 2022 welcomes in the year of the Tiger, an animal sign known to be brave, confident and…

OTAs & Tour Operators

KAYAK reveals the best countries for travel and remote working in 2022

Kristin Mariano Jan 17, 2022

As more people embrace flexible working environments and set their sights on their 2022 ‘workation’ (AKA, a vacation that blends leisure and remote working), KAYAK reveals the best countries…

KAYAK reveals the best countries for travel and remote working in 2022

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2022

Travel search engine KAYAK reveals the best countries in the world to work remotely from, with Portugal topping the list

Tourism

A Fifth Of The World Destinations Remain Off Limit To Tourists

Joe Cusmano Jan 11, 2022

One in every five destinations’ borders remains entirely closed as the new Covid-19 Omicron variant outbreak wreaks havoc on the resumption of international tourism.

Wizz Air unveils new routes from Gatwick

Megha Paul Dec 31, 2021

Wizz Air will launch new routes from its Gatwick base to 14 destinations including, Faro, Palma, Larnaca, Catania, Podgorica, Tel Aviv, Chania, Mykonos and Funchal

Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal launched

Megha Paul Dec 21, 2021

Carnival Corporation celebrated the official launch of Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal in partnership with Shamal Holding following a strategic partnership signed in 2018 to develop the new…

10 countries for gap year students

Kristin Mariano Dec 20, 2021

Many students have decided that taking a gap year is more appealing than spending the year studying in a pandemic.

Tourism

A Fifth Of The World Destinations Remain Off Limit To Tourists

Joe Cusmano Dec 3, 2021

One in every five destinations’ borders remains entirely closed as new Covid-19 outbreak wreak havoc on the resumption of international tourism.

Fifth of destinations still completely shut to tourism

Megha Paul Nov 29, 2021

One out of five destinations continue to have their borders completely closed as new surges of Covid-19 impact the restart of international tourism

Tourism

Not only surviving but thriving: Discova’s resilience shines during the COVID crisis

Kristin Mariano Nov 17, 2021

Discova is a global DMC powerhouse covering the Americas and Asia and truly embodied its tagline “connecting people and places with a world of possibilities”.

onefinestay launches medical assistance with AXA

Kristin Mariano Nov 11, 2021

Luxury private rental brand, onefinestay, has announced all guests staying in onefinestay homes, villas and chalets will now benefit from Accor’s innovative and strategic partnership with…

A&K returns to pre-COVID levels

Kristin Mariano Oct 20, 2021

Luxury travel company Abercrombie & Kent is quietly optimistic about the future after seeing a record fortnight of bookings post-COVID.

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji welcomes back guests as it re-opens to the world

Chris Head Oct 15, 2021

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Fiji, the premier eco-adventure luxury destination in the South Pacific, is more than ready to welcome back its first guests after months being closed to…

In Italy, unvaccinated people cannot fly or take the train

Joe Cusmano Sep 16, 2021

Even amid less active coronavirus cases in Italy, the government has mandated vaccine passports, or “green passes,” for all domestic flights and trains, as well as universities.

Podcasts

Podcast: Underwater Museums by Jason deCaires Taylor

Steve Collins Aug 27, 2021

Jason gained international notoriety in 2006 with the creation of the world’s first underwater sculpture park, situated off the west coast of Grenada in the West Indies. Molinere Bay…

Cruise

Aurora becomes newest global partner of powerhouse luxury travel network Virtuoso

Megha Paul Jul 29, 2021

Adventure cruise company Aurora Expeditions has joined forces with travel’s leading luxury network Virtuoso as one of the newest suppliers of its exclusive global preferred partner portfolio…

Vaccination Updates

Vaccines and digital solutions to ease travel restrictions

Kristin Mariano Jul 5, 2021

The global vaccination rollout and increased adoption of digital solutions for safe travel should lead to a rise in international mobility over the weeks and months ahead.

Reopening updates

EU to unveil Covid-19 passport in July

Megha Paul May 25, 2021

The Covid 19 passport which will be in use by 1 July, will be available in digital and paper format, contain a QR code and be issued free of charge

Features

Didi Chuxing expands to Cape Town, South Africa

Kristin Mariano Mar 30, 2021

Didi Chuxing has started its registration process for drivers in Cape Town, South Africa, and will begin offering ride-hailing services this fall to people in the country's second-largest…

‘How to go in 2021’: The ultimate travel list that you need

Megha Paul Nov 28, 2020

Intrepid Travel has released its first ‘How To Go in 2021’ list, highlighting key trends that will shape travel in the next year

Discova unveils destination guides for travel partners

Megha Paul Nov 13, 2020

Discova’s 2020-2021 guides aim to provide partners with the destination information they need to make well-informed decisions for their customers and offer trips and experiences

Technology

DiDi expands in Russia

Kristin Mariano Aug 26, 2020

Didi Chuxing or branded as “DiDi” has launched its ride-hailing services in Russia, its first Eurasian market.

Tourism Boards

Spain will be waiting for you: Country to reopen on June 21

Kristin Mariano Jun 17, 2020

Spain will reopen the country’s borders on June 21 – a week later than most European countries.

Upping the sustainability game! Preferred Hotels acquires Beyond Green Travel

Megha Paul Jun 12, 2020

Represents next step in CEO Lindsey Ueberroth’s strategic vision to enhance the company’s portfolio in making travel a positive force for people and planet

5 road trips you should take in Spain

Kristin Mariano Feb 26, 2020

Villa Plus has teamed up with Avis Car Rental to explore the five most picturesque, Instagrammable road journeys in Spain that should be on every traveller’s bucket list.

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.

UK families head of the beaten track to find a sense of wonder

Alastair Newport Feb 3, 2020

9 out of 10 UK families are planning a holiday in 2020 and are looking to broaden their horizons this year as well as find greater adventure (from 6% in 2018 to 11%) according to…

Cruise

2020 cruise season expected to be record year for Ports of Stockholm

Tian Tolentino Jan 22, 2020

The 2020 cruise season is expected to be another record year in terms of passenger numbers for Ports of Stockholm, which will see almost 290 cruise calls and as many as 13 maiden visits.

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in St Kitts and more

Tian Tolentino Jan 10, 2020

In this week's roundup of hot hotel openings, Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in St Kitts and Nevis, Rosewood unveils a transformation in the British Virgin Islands, Marriott opens in the…

Cruise

Cruise news: ‘Theme park at sea’ to debut in Barcelona and more

Tian Tolentino Jan 8, 2020

This week on our cruise radar, a 'theme park at sea' sets sail in Barcelona this 2020, Carnival announces new ships for four brands, CMV stands by Kangaroo Island and more.

India remains strong source market for Singapore

Megha Paul Jan 8, 2020

With more than one million Indian tourists into Singapore for the fifth consecutive year, India continues to be one of the key source markets for its tourism sector. The Singapore…

Holidaying with kids gets experiential

Megha Paul Jan 7, 2020

Holidays with the kids can be taxing for parents travelling solo, with nobody to share the workload. Parents who choose to take time out often feel guilt and experiential adventures are…

Etihad to launch Malaga flights next summer

Megha Paul Dec 30, 2019

Etihad Airways has announced that it will launch new seasonal flights to Malaga in Spain, to meet strong customer demand from across the UAE and GCC for flights to the popular gateway to…

Cruise

Cruise news: Genting Cruise Lines’ new series of ships and more

Tian Tolentino Dec 11, 2019

This week on cruise news, Genting Cruise Lines announces its next series of ships, CMV takes us to the Amazon, Costa Cruises welcomes its new ship powered by LNG and more.

6 must-visit destinations in December

Kristin Mariano Dec 9, 2019

The festive season is here and Cathay Pacific has revealed the six must-visit destinations this month where travellers can fully enjoy the holiday season.

Jet2holidays recognises top travel agents in VIP conference

Tian Tolentino Dec 2, 2019

Jet2holidays has underlined its commitment to independent travel agents during its biggest ever annual VIP conference, hosted by head of trade Alan Cross and singer Peter Andre.

MICE

Why Spain is an ideal setting for your next MICE group

Kristin Mariano Nov 13, 2019

What makes Spain one of the leading destinations in MICE tourism is the immense variety and quantity of its resources, the extensive experience of its event professionals, top-quality…

Special Reports

UK delivers highest number of overseas visitors to Ibiza

Tian Tolentino Nov 5, 2019

Ibiza Tourist Board has revealed its latest tourism statistics and outlined its commitment to continuing to strengthen its position as an attractive holiday destination for British…

Global

Surge in late bookings among Scottish holidaymakers

Megha Paul Oct 31, 2019

Scottish holidaymakers have snapped up last-minute short-haul sunshine deals after a sluggish start to bookings earlier in the year, according to the Scottish Passenger Agents’…

Eurowings adds new destinations in summer schedule

Megha Paul Oct 24, 2019

From 3 May 2020, Eurowings will fly three times a week from Cologne/Bonn to Málaga in Southern Spain. The route will be operated on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. From 1 May 2020,…

By the Way

Carnival starts new “long-term relationship” with Japan

Tian Tolentino Oct 8, 2019

Carnival Corporation has begun construction of its cruise terminal development project in Japan supporting the country's growing demand for cruise vacations.

RIU Hotels launches first water park in Jamaica

Megha Paul Oct 3, 2019

RIU Hotels & Resorts has presented the completely renovated Hotel Riu Ocho Rios, a resort in Jamaica located on the beautiful beach of Mammee Bay that first opened in 2005. The work…

Take the plunge: Destination ideas for holidaymakers in October

Alastair Newport Sep 19, 2019

ABTA - the Travel Association is encouraging customers looking for a good value break offering warm weather without the crowds to book an overseas October break. The weather in many of our…

Cruise

Cruise news: World’s largest battery storage system, Kelly Clarkson and more

Tian Tolentino Sep 11, 2019

In this week’s cruise news: AIDA Cruises signs for the world’s largest battery storage system, NCL announces Kelly Clarkson as godmother and more.

By the Way

Here’s a good excuse for singles to cruise this Halloween

Tian Tolentino Aug 27, 2019

SinglesCruise.com, a US-based organiser of hosted singles cruises, is celebrating the 15th year of its highly-anticipated Halloween Cruise featuring seven-day cruises with an array of…

Features

Cruise news: AIDA ‘electrifies’ its fleet and more

Tian Tolentino Aug 21, 2019

On our cruise radar this week, we’re seeing new battery storage systems, inaugural sailings, themed cruises for experiential travellers and more.

Dubai Tourism conducts three-city India roadshow

Megha Paul Aug 16, 2019

In order to strengthen relationships with travel agents and tour operators, to boost Indian arrivals to Dubai as part of the 2019 marketing strategy, the Department of Tourism and…

Dubai sees 51% increase in cruise visitors

Megha Paul Aug 8, 2019

Strengthening its position as a premier international cruise destination, Dubai concluded its 2018-2019 cruise season with a record increase of over 51% in cruise tourist footfall and a…

Tourism

11 European destinations for family summer holiday

Kristin Mariano Aug 7, 2019

What constitutes a perfect summer holiday? Of course, it is the one with the whole family. Choosing the right destination is essential when it comes to creating the perfect family getaway.

Tourism Boards

6 hidden gems of Portugal

Kristin Mariano Aug 6, 2019

Visit Portugal showcases some of the hidden gems in the country. These places are considered as the hidden treasures that many tourists rarely get to see.

Global

Discova: Buffalo Tours Asia merges with Olympus Tours Americas

Alastair Newport Jul 31, 2019

Buffalo Tours Asia and Olympus Tours Americas, have announced today that will be joining forces, combining their destination management companies (DMCs) into one global firm called Discova.…

Tourism

7 summer destinations to help kids unplug their devices

Kristin Mariano Jul 23, 2019

Research has shown that the blue light from a screen can affect your kid’s vision and sleep schedule. With schools out, it is easy to overdo playing video games or watching mundane videos in…

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…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

G Adventures boosts commitment to community tourism with Project 100

Megha Paul Jul 9, 2019

G Adventures announced it has increased its commitment to community tourism with the introduction of an additional 25 Planeterra (G Adventures’ non-profit partner) projects into its…

Technology

Chinese tourism in UK up by 133% – TripAdvisor

Kristin Mariano Jul 9, 2019

A new travel trends study by TripAdvisor reveals that travellers from China are on the rise, and show no sign of slowing when it comes to visiting the UK.

Technology

Holiday spending money stretches even further in Spain

Megha Paul Jul 9, 2019

Cheap flights and accommodation don’t necessarily mean a cheap holiday; varying prices of everyday local expenses are playing a far bigger role in bagging a bargain holiday in the sun.…

Hospitality

Six Senses to debut in Central America

Megha Paul Jul 8, 2019

Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas brings its sustainable and ultra-luxury footprint to Central America as it teams up with The Canyon Group to announce the development of Six Senses…

Family & Group Travel

Best destinations for multi-gen family travel

Kristin Mariano Jul 4, 2019

Pettitts Travel created the 3G Family Travel Index to find the best destinations for all generations, from young children to grandparents looking to recapture their youth.

Tourism

Journey to the centre of the earth: 5 incredible sites to see

Kristin Mariano Jun 28, 2019

It is common knowledge that Central America is home to some of the deepest and most beautiful caves in the world, making it a mecca for adventure travellers. These subterranean complexes…

Global

6 ways you can travel the world (for free)

Tian Tolentino Jun 17, 2019

The Global Work & Travel Co, an international ‘gap year’ travel company, has put together six ways you can travel the world without breaking the bank.

Air

Gulf Air’s inaugural Spanish city Malaga flight touches down

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2019

Gulf Air celebrated its inaugural summer service to and from Malaga Costa del Sol in South Spain. Gulf Air’s flight GF021 was welcomed into Malaga Costa del Sol Airport with a water…

Tourism

5 volcano adventures in Central America

Kristin Mariano May 30, 2019

Here are some of Central America’s most iconic volcanoes and the top adventures they provide to visitors.

Tourism

Eat, Pray, Love: Best locations to indulge in Italian cuisine

Kristin Mariano May 27, 2019

Italian holiday specialist Citalia has created a guide to 90 of the best experiences around the country with all of the unique reasons to visit them – whether you want to take in the Siena…

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Breaking ground in paradise, transformations and more

Tian Tolentino May 24, 2019

From Four Seasons’ beachfront paradise in Los Cabos to The Whitley’s multi-million-dollar transformation — here are the latest news on the hottest properties you should know about.

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: JW Marriott’s USD 320m transformation and more

Tian Tolentino May 17, 2019

From a waterfront retreat in the Hamptons to a city hotel inspired by Thomas Edison in Hong Kong — here are this week's hot hotel openings from around the world. JW Marriott Marco Island…

Family & Group Travel

International Living: Smart strategies for budget travel in retirement

Tian Tolentino May 2, 2019

According to a new report from International Living, with the right money-saving strategies, overseas travel isn’t just affordable, it can cost less than staying home.

Tourism

Taiwan sees rising growth in Indian visitorship

Tian Tolentino Apr 17, 2019

Taiwan is increasingly becoming the destination of choice among Indians, with a recent report revealing a year-on-year increase in tourist arrivals (+41% to 3,608) from India in February.

Hotels

Palladium Hotel Group invests over EUR 130m in Europe and America

Tian Tolentino Feb 28, 2019

Spanish hotel chain Palladium Hotel Group has released an official statement including an update on the group's investment figures and growth strategy.

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…

Cruise

Cruise news: 2019 voyages, promises to save the seas and more

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Dec 19, 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

New brand, new properties: Palladium Hotel Group on pivotal expansion

Tian Tolentino Dec 18, 2018

With the recent announcement of its new brand, new properties and plans of global expansion — Palladium Hotel Group has got its hands full.

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Ikos Andalusia and more

Tian Tolentino Dec 7, 2018

On this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got properties from Ikos Resorts, Centara, Marriott International, RIU and Hilton.

Cruise

MSC Cruises announces Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal

Tian Tolentino Nov 21, 2018

MSC Cruises has announced offers with up to USD 600 in savings on Caribbean cruises for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Tourism

Wheeling in the punters: Driving Girona’s rise as cycling tourism hub

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 20, 2018

The medieval town of Girona, in northeast Spain (30 minutes from Barcelona by high speed rail) has many perks and reasons to become a hub for cycling enthusiasts.

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways updates seasonal routes with more flights and upgraded aircraft

Tian Tolentino Nov 19, 2018

Qatar Airways has announced the return of its recently-launched direct seasonal routes with more flights and upgraded aircraft on two routes from May 2019.

Hotels

A home away from home: PGA Catalunya Resort, Spain

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 15, 2018

CEO David Plana takes us through a walk in his home like PGA Catalunya Resort.

Global

“A hotel should be a place where the community meets”: GM of Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 14, 2018

One of Mandarin Oriental's best city escapes, we review the Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona and check out why and how it complements the fun city.

Cruise

Carnival Corporation to nurture growth of the cruise industry in China

Tian Tolentino Nov 7, 2018

Carnival Corporation has announced that its cruise joint venture with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) will launch this week.

Expedition Cruising

Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise ship touches water for the first time

Kristin Mariano Oct 11, 2018

The first of three Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise ships touched the water for the first time at its float out ceremony at the Hijos De J. Barreras Shipyard in Vigo, Spain.

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.

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.

United States

CATA’s outlook for Central America tourism initiatives in 2018

Alastair Newport Sep 6, 2018

The Central American Tourism Agency (CATA) -- the tourism promotional organization agency for the countries of Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras,…

Tourism

TravelSupermarket reveals cheapest holiday breaks in Europe

Tian Tolentino Aug 30, 2018

Online travel deals comparison platform, TravelSupermarket, has revealed where the best bargains can be found for couples and friends looking for a beachside getaway this September and…

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…

Attractions

La Reserva de Sotogrande opens lagoon attraction The Beach

Alastair Newport Aug 16, 2018

Sotogrande resort community in Andalucia, Spain opens The Beach, Southern Europe’s only man made fresh water lagoon.

Global

The top five holiday destinations for British tourists

Alastair Newport Jul 10, 2018

WeSwap has analysed the most popular British holiday destinations throughout the year.

Cruise

British holidaymakers take almost 2 million cruises in 2017

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jul 3, 2018

The British cruise market saw another year of growth in 2017 with a record 
high of 1,971,000 cruise passengers setting sail on an ocean cruise, 
representing an increase of 4.3%, against…

Attractions

Riviera Travel announces six new itineraries, including Jordan and Montenegro

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jun 29, 2018

Riviera Travel has revealed its 2019 short-haul escorted tours collection, with six new itineraries, including new tours to Montenegro, Sardinia, Ireland, Italy, Jordon and Spain and updated…

Cruise

CLIA opens agent registration for three autumn events

Kristin Mariano Jun 5, 2018

Agent registration has opened for three key CLIA UK and Ireland events in autumn.

Air

Is TRG Concessions the best F&B partner for London Southend Airport?

Alastair Newport May 24, 2018

It is always good to hear about the UK’s top air transport hub, London Southend Airport. The beginning of May saw it unveil three extra services to the Mediterranean, and this week it…

UK

Jet2.com announces Murcia flights redirected to Corvera Airport

Alastair Newport Apr 30, 2018

Jet2.com has announced flights to San Javier Airport will cease as of November 2018, with routes to the Murcia region in Spain now heading to Corvera Airport, from March 2019.

Technology

Lopesan Hotel Group and Roiback sign collaboration deal to push direct booking channel

Tian Tolentino Apr 27, 2018

Lopesan Hotel Group and Roiback have signed a collaboration agreement to create a new website and push hotel sales by improving distribution systems.

Cruise

Luxury cruising at its finest: CLIA to host two-day showcase in Spain

Tian Tolentino Apr 24, 2018

Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), one of the cruise industry’s largest trade associations, will be launching a luxury cruise showcase on 15-16 October.

Europe

Qatar Airways announce codeshare with revamped Air Italy

Alastair Newport Apr 20, 2018

Following Qatar Airways' 2017 purchase of 49% of Meridiana and its subsequent relaunch as Air Italy in February of this year, the Middle Eastern carrier has announced a new codeshare between…

Hotels

Marriot CEO confident in succeeding homesharing business

Kristin Mariano Apr 9, 2018

Marriott International’s homesharing business, Tribute Portfolio Homes, is still in its testing phase, but CEO Arne Sorenson is confident that the hotel giant will succeed in a market…

Japan

How Carnival’s new partnership will expand tourism in Japan and create Asian cruise hub

Alastair Newport Mar 15, 2018

This time last year, the Japanese government announced confirmation of their plans to improve and enhance the capabilities of six ports, in order to attract investment from cruise lines and…

Hotels

The most romantic hotels in the world according to TripAdvisor reviews

Tian Tolentino Feb 12, 2018

Romance is in the air and we're giving you a list of the most romantic hotels in the world according to reviews from TripAdvisor.

Cruise

Celebrity Edge inaugural season to begin ahead of schedule

Jill Sayles Jan 9, 2018

Celebrity Cruises has announced the expansion of the inaugural season of Celebrity Edge as the ship will be completed ahead of schedule and enter service earlier than planned. The change…

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…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Travel 2 expands Caribbean portfolio

Jill Sayles Dec 12, 2017 7

With Caribbean bookings up 18 per cent this year, Travel 2 has added 26 new properties and 12 new tours to its 2018 Mexico, Latin America and Caribbean brochure. Famed for having over 70…

Associations

Lata reveals latest updates

Jill Sayles Dec 5, 2017 14

The Latin American Travel Association reveals its latest updates. Destination News Costa Rica records a rise in UK visitor numbers Costa Rica has recorded an increase in visitors…

Face‑to‑Face

Q&A: Aicard Guinovart, Catalan Tourist Board

Jill Sayles Nov 28, 2017

Travel Daily Media catches up with Aicard Guinovart, director of Catalan Tourist Board for UK and Ireland. What is your role and how long have you held it? I was…

Hotels

Palladium Hotels announces travel agent loyalty programme

Jill Sayles Nov 14, 2017 16

Palladium Hotel Group has launched its first loyalty programme for UK travel agents.  Palladium Connect is a partnership programme, which is also being rolled out across Europe, to…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Luxury Gold 2018 Worldwide adds six destinations

Jill Sayles Nov 2, 2017 15

Luxury Gold has launched its 2018 Worldwide Luxury Escorted Journeys brochure featuring nine new journeys and six new destinations: Japan, Costa Rica, South Africa, Montenegro, Croatia and…

Cruise

Late fly/cruise option from CMV to Cuba & Caribbean

Jill Sayles Oct 31, 2017 16

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has announced a new fly/cruise option to its forthcoming Cuba, Central America & Caribbean cruise.  Passengers can now fly British Airways from…

United States

Oceania Cruises Introduces Europe & The Americas Itineraries

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2017 0

Southampton, 16th October 2017: Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination- focused cruise line, introduces the Europe & The Americas 2019 Collection of itineraries…

Hotels

Palladium Hotels to launch two luxury properties in Mexico

Jill Sayles Sep 29, 2017 13

Palladium Hotel Group’s will introduce a brand new development to the northeast of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.  Set to open in autumn 2018, the project will include a five-star…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Barrhead Travel records further year of record growth

Jill Sayles Sep 29, 2017 22

Barrhead Travel has had another record year of sales despite a Brexit-led dent in consumer confidence in the wake of the June 2016 vote.   The company’s gross turnover was up £12.7m…

Appointments

Intrepid Group appoints business development manager

Jill Sayles Sep 26, 2017

Intrepid Group has expanded its number of business development managers across the UK, with more employees out on the road.  The adventure travel operator has appointed Philippa…

United States

What’s The Number One Visited Latin America Destination From the U.S.?

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2017 0

New Data shows that this year, the number one visited Latin American destination is Mexico, followed by Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. This data comes from online travel company,…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Rainbow Tours goes worldwide

Jill Sayles Sep 7, 2017

Rainbow Tours has expanded operations beyond its core destinations of Africa and Latin America for the first time, introducing itineraries in four new countries - India, Borneo, Sri Lanka…

United States

Carnival Corporation Begins Construction of World’s First Fully LNG-Powered Cruise Ship

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2017 0

World's largest leisure travel company celebrates keel-laying ceremony for first of seven next-generation cruise ships to be fully powered by liquefied natural gas, world's cleanest burning…

Hotel Management Company

Hilton Expands Presence in Central America with the Signing of Nine Hotels Across Five Countries

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2017 0

These nine projects will deliver approximately 1,300 Hilton guest rooms in Central America, representing more than 10 percent of the company's pipeline of approximately 11,300 rooms in…

United States

Alaska Airlines invests in guest experience with next-generation Gogo 2Ku satellite Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2017 0

Alaska Airlines has selected Gogo to provide next-generation satellite-based inflight Wi-Fi service across its entire Boeing and Airbus fleet. Gogo's broadband 2Ku service provides the…

Airlines and Aviation

Face-to-Face: Miguel Nieto-Sandoval

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2017

Q) In terms of inbound tourism from the GCC region; which are currently Spain's largest source markets and which are showing the strongest growth? UAE is the country with the larger…

Associations

ABTA releases latest statement on Spain attacks

Jill Sayles Aug 18, 2017

ABTA has released the following statement on the recent attacks in Spain:  “Following a terrorist attack in the Las Ramblas area of central Barcelona and in Cambrils, holidaymakers in…

OTAs & Tour Operators

AMResorts and Funway Holidays launch joint brochure

Jill Sayles Aug 17, 2017

AMResorts and Funway Holidays have launched a joint brochure - Luxury All-Inclusive Collection 2018 - as part of their new sales and marketing agreement.    The new brochure…

United States

Why Xterra Trail Run Series Are a Must-Experience for Serious Runners (and Travelers)

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017 0

I love combining running and travel, and one way to do so is signing up a trail running series like Xterra, that has races around the world. Featuring runs ranging from 5 kilometers to 80…

Tourism

CATA reveals the latest updates

Jill Sayles Aug 8, 2017

The Central America Tourism Agency (CATA) reveals the latest updates from its members.  Belize’s latest visitor statistics indicate that April has seen the highest level of growth so far…

Cruise

LATA releases updates from members

Jill Sayles Aug 7, 2017

LATA updates on its members' activity with tour operator news and the latest from hotels and airlines.  Tour operator news Explora Sacred Valley celebrates its one year anniversary…

UK

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays announce growth at Stansted

Jill Sayles Jul 28, 2017

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays is expanding its flights and holidays programme from Stansted for Summer 18.  The company has added three new destinations - Malta, Naples and Nice -  as well as…

United States

Cruise Industry Reveals Fast Facts about the Small Ship Cruise Experience

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017 0

Interest in small ship cruising, traveling onboard ships with a smaller passenger capacity, is on the rise among travelers. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the world’s…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Travellers and local experts team up for authentic tailor-made travel experience

Jill Sayles Jul 18, 2017

Better Places, a social enterprise in responsible travel that launched in The Netherlands in 2014, followed by Germany in 2016 (operating as Fairaway), is now available to English-speaking…

Associations

Brits choose island life this summer according to Advantage

Jill Sayles Jul 17, 2017

Brits are choosing island life for their summer holidays with the Balearics taking the top spot this year. One in six travel agents have picked out Majorca as their customers’…

UK

Riviera Travel launches European and Worldwide Collection for 2017/18

Jill Sayles Jul 17, 2017

Riviera Travel has launched its new European and Worldwide collection brochure, which includes three new tours and a new river cruise, in addition to the six tours released last month, which…

Associations

CostSaver launches inaugural USA, Canada and Latin America programme

Maria Airey Jun 30, 2017

CostSaver, operated by Trafalgar, is launching trips to the USA, Canada and Latin America for UK travellers in 2018. The CostSaver product allows guests to travel to long haul destinations…

Cruise

Windstar launches Star Collector Voyages

Maria Airey Jun 29, 2017

Windstar Cruises has launched a series of back-to-back cruises. The new Star Collector Voyages feature longer and more in-depth voyages from 14 to 34 days with few repeated ports. While…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trafalgar adds Cuba to USA & Canada 2018 brochure

Jill Sayles Jun 29, 2017

Trafalgar is adding six new itineraries and offering holidays to Cuba for the first time in its USA & Canada 2018 programme.  It features 43 itineraries throughout North America.…

United States

Reserva Conchal Beach Resort, Golf & Spa to Host Final Round of Guanacaste Classic

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2017 0

Three-Round Tournament Pits Golfers Battling Finest Courses in Costa Rica(PLAYA CONCHAL, Costa Rica) – Reserva Conchal Beach Resort, Golf & Spa – the luxury resort on Costa Rica’s scenic…

Tourism

Central America tourism agency reveals latest visitor numbers

Jill Sayles Jun 27, 2017

The Central America Tourism Agency (CATA) gives an update from its members.  Nicaragua has seen an increase in tourism numbers from the UK and Europe. In the first three months of this…

Cruise

Cruise industry talks to CLIA about the small ship cruise experience

Maria Airey Jun 22, 2017

Travelling on board ships with a smaller passenger capacity is on the rise among travellers. Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has uncovered some interesting facts about…

Cruise

Holland America Line offers Cuba cruises this year

Jill Sayles Jun 20, 2017

Holland America Line has announced it will be sailing to Cuba on selected cruises this year.  The first cruise to sail to Cuba will depart Fort Lauderdale on 22 December 2017 and is a…

Tourism

A third of Britons holidaying abroad choose self-catering

Jill Sayles Jun 19, 2017

Research for the annual Post Office Travel Money Self-Catering Holiday Report shows a third of people planning trips abroad this year will take a self-catering holiday.  Produced in…

Tourism

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

Jill Sayles Jun 14, 2017

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

United States

Where Are Travelers Going This Summer? Maldives, Bilbao, Ho Chi Minh Top The List

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017 0

American Express Travel is reporting a 19% increase in summer travel, with travel to international destinations trending up by 26% in comparison to last summer. While London, Paris and Rome…

UK

ITC Luxury Travel unveils a new name – Inspiring Travel Company

Jill Sayles Jun 7, 2017

ITC Luxury Travel has unveiled a new name – the Inspiring Travel Company – reflecting the natural progression and growth of the Chester-based luxury tour operator.  While sister companies…

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…

Cruise

Well-kept secret:

Simon Willmore May 31, 2017

With itineraries in places such as the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico, Bermuda, Hawaii, the Mediterranean, South America and the South Pacific, cruise ships make it easy to get to some of the…

United States

HotelPlanner & Meetings.com Reveal List of Best U.S. Sales Managers for Group Travel

Simon Willmore May 27, 2017 0

HotelPlanner and Meetings.com, the leading online providers of group bookings for hotels and meeting space, just announced the top 100 group sales managers in the U.S., recognizing those who…

United States

Hilton Opens 100th Hotel in Latin America

Simon Willmore May 24, 2017 0

Hilton  has announced the opening of Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, marking a significant milestone as the company’s 100th hotel in Latin America.  The 545-room beachfront Hilton Rio de…

UK

Jet2.com adds Airbus A330 to support busy summer

Jill Sayles May 19, 2017

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has announced that a 327-seat Airbus A330 has come into operation at Manchester Airport for the summer.  It enables the company to add more seats and capacity to…

Cruise

Thomson Cruises to launch TUI Discovery 2

Simon Willmore May 16, 2017

Thomson Cruises has revealed that it has seen an almost 40 per cent increase in passengers on cruise holidays in the last five years, with numbers in the last year alone rise by nearly 20…

Appointments

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

Mark Elliott May 9, 2017

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

Cruise

Azamara Cruises announces additional 2018 Cuba voyages

Simon Willmore May 8, 2017

Azamara Club Cruises has announced the addition of four new sailings to its exciting line-up of Cuba voyages for 2018. Departing from Miami, the sailings feature overnights in Havana, as…

UK

Jet2holidays launches new national advertising campaign

Jill Sayles May 8, 2017

Jet2holidays has launched a new national advertising campaign, extending its Hold My Hand concept to target more holidaymakers, in particular couples and families. Part of an integrated…

United States

Carnival Corporation Unveils Artistic Renderings for Second Cruise Terminal at Port of Barcelona

Simon Willmore May 4, 2017 1

Carnival Corporation  the world's largest leisure travel company, released artist renderings of its second cruise terminal at the Port of Barcelona – which will be Europe’s newest passenger…

Cruise

A first look at Port of Barcelona’s new cruise terminal

Maria Airey May 3, 2017

Today Carnival Corporation & plc released artist renderings of its second cruise terminal at the Port of Barcelona – which will be Europe's newest passenger cruise terminal when it…

United States

Royal Caribbean makes inaugural visit to Cuba

Simon Willmore Apr 29, 2017

Royal Caribbean made its inaugural visit to Cuba with the newly revitalized Empress of the Seas as part of a 5-night sailing from Miami this week. Adventure-seeking vacationers were among…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways offers new London route to Murcia

Jill Sayles Apr 28, 2017

British Airways has started to operate a twice-weekly summer service from Heathrow into Murcia-San Javier airport, offering easy access to one of the fastest-growing tourist regions in…

UK

European car hire rates 40%cheaper in sunshine hotspots

Jill Sayles Apr 26, 2017

The cost of hiring a car abroad has dropped across a number of holiday destinations throughout Europe according to autoeurope.co.uk. Research uncovered average price drops of 40% compared…

United States

Small Luxury Hotels of the World 2017 Travel Trends

Simon Willmore Apr 23, 2017 0

Small Luxury Hotels of the World Announces 2017 Travel Trends. Destinations to watch · Mexico - the spotlight is on Mexico for 2017, where momentum continues to grow in the luxury boutique…

Hotels

Hong Kong Disneyland unveils third and largest hotel

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2017

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has continued to expand with the unveiling of its third and largest hotel, Disney Explorers Lodge. The new-build 750-room property, which will officially…

Bulgaria

Bulgaria best-value European destination this summer

Aaron Greenwood Apr 16, 2017

Bargain hunters looking for a holiday where their pounds will stretch furthest should head to Bulgaria, according to this year’s Post Office Travel Money Holiday Costs Barometer, which…

Attractions

Spain’s Ferrari Land to open this week

Aaron Greenwood Apr 3, 2017

The Costa Daurada’s status as a family-friendly destination is set to be reinforced ahead of the opening of Ferrari Land, part of PortAventura World, on 7 April.  It is the only…

Cruise

David Hasselhoff – The Official World-Fan-Cruise

Simon Willmore Mar 31, 2017

On 4th November 2019  Costa Favolosa will prepare for David Hasselhoff´s appearance. You will have to decide quickly if you want to join The Hoff on this once-in-a-lifetime cruise.A…

Hotels

Where to Stay: our round-up of new hotels in Bangkok, Samui and more

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2017

137 Pillars Suites Bangkok Location: From the 24th to 32nd floors of a tower on Sukhumvit Soi 39 in central Bangkok, close to the Emquartier and Emporium shopping malls Grade: Luxury…

Hotels

Where to Stay: New hotels in Melbourne, St Petersburg, Marbella and more

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2017

Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands (pictured above) Location: Part of the Marina Tower complex on Pearl River Road, in Melbourne’s Docklands area Grade: Midscale Keys: 273…

UK

Early-bird deals on new Celebrity Edge cruises

Aaron Greenwood Mar 20, 2017

Be one of the first holidaymakers to set sail on the Celebrity Edge and enjoy a host of additional benefits when booked by 3 May. With accommodation by renowned British designer Kelly…

Hotels

Jurys Inn Brighton completes multi-million-pound makeover

Aaron Greenwood Mar 20, 2017

One of Brighton’s premier seaside hotels Jurys Inn Brighton Waterfront has revealing its new look, following an extensive £5.6 million transformation. Situated minutes from Brighton Pier,…

Cruise

First major North American cruise brand arrives in Cuba

Simon Willmore Mar 12, 2017

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

UK

Barrhead Travel reports boost in 2017 bookings

Aaron Greenwood Mar 3, 2017

Barrhead Travel has started 2017 on a high with a surge in holiday bookings.  The independent travel group reported a 20 per cent increase during the first six weeks of the year,…

Cruise

Carnival to order first Chinese-made cruise ships

Mark Elliott Feb 22, 2017

Carnival Corporation has penned a deal for its first ever cruise ships to be built in China and designed specifically for the needs of the Chinese market. A joint venture between the…

Appointments

The latest appointments from AccorHotels, Carnival, Amadeus and more

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2017

LOUISE DALEY has been appointed as AccorHotels' deputy chief executive officer Asia Pacific. She has been with AccorHotels for 26 years, having commenced her career in Australia before…

Sports Tourism

Glencor Golf Holidays launches The Luxury Collection

Gemma Greenwood Jan 13, 2017

Glencor Golf Holidays, the UK-based golf tour operator, has launched a new luxury brand in response to the rising demand for high-quality golfing holidays to Europe, the Middle East, and…

Tourism Boards

Eye on Caribbean: May news round-up

Mark Elliott May 31, 2012 1

CTO holds industry talks Caribbean Tourism Organisation’s secretary general Hugh Riley visited Martinque and Guadeloupe this week to discuss critical tourism matters with stakeholders and…