Hotels

Winter Wonders: Blossom Hotel Houston invites guests to get into the swing of the season with a new stay offer

Chris Head Dec 10, 2022

Nestled in the heart of Bayou City in close proximity to all the popular attractions, Houston’s newest luxury hotel Blossom Hotel Houston has launched its first winter special – Winter…

Appointments

Blossom Hotel Houston appoints michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon to lead all culinary programming at luxury property

Chris Head Jul 26, 2022

Exciting Developments in the Hotel’s Culinary Programming to Debut in the Coming Months, Including Duck House by Boon, Blossom Club Chef’s Table, New Japanese dining destination, Blossom…

Blossom Hotel Houston presents special packages and promotion for the summer season

Chris Head Jun 16, 2022

Blossom Hotel Houston, the newest luxury property to open in Houston, is celebrating the summer season with special packages and promotions. From now until Labor Day, guests can plan a…

Blossom Hotel Houston celebrates grand opening on February 8

Chris Head Feb 10, 2022

Houston’s newest luxury property located in the heart of Space City, is pleased to announce its grand opening on Tuesday, February 8, celebrated with an innovative sand pouring opening…

Blossom Hotel Houston appoints Tasir Bukhari as Director of Guest Relations

Chris Head Jan 12, 2022

Blossom Hotel Houston is pleased to announce the appointment of Tasir Bukhari as its director of guest relations. A seasoned hospitality professional with over 25 years of customer service…

Blossom Hotel Houston Announces Restaurant Concepts by Two Michelin-starred Chefs Set to Debut in Early 2022

Chris Head Dec 9, 2021

Internationally Acclaimed Chefs Ho Chee Boon and Akira Back to Bring Two Distinct Dining Concepts to the New Luxury Property Neighboring The Texas Medical Center

Blossom Hotel Houston opens its doors

Chris Head Nov 11, 2021

Houston’s Newest Luxury Hotel Soft Opens with Luxe Amenities, Guestrooms and Suites, a Rooftop Pool, and Plans for Dining Concepts Led by Two Michelin-starred Chefs Hotel Introduces…

Blossom Hotel Houston Extends Opening Offer To Group Stays And Events

Chris Head Oct 27, 2021

The latest addition to Houston’s luxury hotel scene, Blossom Hotel Houston has launched a number of limited-time offers designed to help event organizers make the most of their meetings.…

Podcast: Houston Texas a true space city

Steve Collins Oct 18, 2021

Hospitality

Take me to the moon! Awe-inspiring lunar design will blow your mind as Blossom Hotel is set to launch maiden luxury offering in Houston this summer

Megha Paul Aug 3, 2021

Blossom Hotel Houston, the newest luxury property presented by internationally recognised Blossom Holding Group, is set to open its doors later this summer

Houston, we have cookies! Hilton successfully bakes in space

Christian Tolentino Jan 24, 2020

Hilton has announced that the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have successfully baked the DoubleTree by Hilton chocolate chip cookie, making them the first food baked…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand boosts Houston services

Alastair Newport Oct 12, 2017 5

Air New Zealand will fly daily to Houston for most of next winter as demand for travel between New Zealand and Texas continues to soar.

Travel Tech

Brain Waves: Houston’s way-finding technology, a new travel adaptor, and more

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2017

Houston to debut new way-finding technology Passengers are now able to find their way around Houston's airports simply by checking their smartphone. A new way-finding app has been…

United States

UK visa application centre opens in Houston

Gemma Greenwood Feb 8, 2017

A Premium Application Centre offering personalised services for UK visa applicants, enabling them to submit UK visa applications at short notice, has been opened by the UK Home Office’s…

United States

Air New Zealand flies to Houston

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2015

Air New Zealand has announced plans to expand its North American network with the launch of flights to Houston. Commencing in mid-December 2015, the new route will operate five times…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA adds Houston to US network

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2014

EVA Air will continue the rapid expansion of its trans-Pacific operations next year with the launch of a new route to Houston. Commencing on 19 June 2015, the Taiwanese airline will…

United States

Emirates to fly A380 to San Francisco, Houston

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2014

Emirates has announced plans to deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft to two more destinations in the US - San Francisco and Houston. The double-decker aircraft will start flying between…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air touches down in Houston

Mark Elliott May 4, 2014

Korean Air has launched its inaugural flight to Houston. The new non-stop service from Seoul touched down at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport on 2 May, and will now…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air to fly to Houston

Mark Elliott Feb 5, 2014

Korean Air is planning to launch flights to the US city of Houston. Commencing in May 2014, the airline will operate four direct weekly flights connecting Seoul's Incheon…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China flies daily to Houston

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2014

Air China will increase the frequency of its Beijing-Houston route to daily this summer. The airline only launched the route eight months ago, but said that "strong demand from…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China launches flights to Houston

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2013

Air China has commenced a new service to Houston - its fourth destination in the US and its fifth in North America. The new trans-Pacific flights took off for the first time on…

Global

Turkish Airlines connects KSA to Houston

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2013 1

Turkish Airlines has connected Houston to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with flights launched on 1 April 2013.  The airline will initially operate four flights between Istanbul and…

Global

Turkish Airlines connects UAE to Houston

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2013 16

Turkish Airlines has recently added Houston to its network with flights commencing from 1 April 2013.  This will be the airline’s 220th destination worldwide. Houston is Turkish…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China flies to Houston

Jan 16, 2013 14

Air China is continuing its expansion in North America with the launch of a new direct service between Beijing and Houston. The new route is still subject to government approval, but is due…

Global

Taiwanese boy sings like Whitney Houston

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2010

A young Taiwanese boy looks set to become a global singing sensation after performing I Will Always Love You on a TV talent show. Lin Yu Chun, 24, stunned judges on the Taiwanese…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways open office in Houston

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2009

Qatar Airways has opened a brand new office in the Houston Pavilions, a newly-constructed multi-million dollar retail, dining and business centre. The official opening comes just…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar launches Houston flights

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2009

Qatar Airways has celebrated the launch of scheduled flights from Doha to Houston with its new daily non-stop service linking the world's energy capitals and marking the carrier's 84th…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar unveils Houston ad campaign

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2009

Qatar Airways hasunveiled its advertising campaign for the airline's forthcoming route launch toHouston. Thecarrier will adopt the campaign in newspapers, magazines, TV, radio…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar’s Houston launch delayed by Boeing strike

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2008

Qatar Airways has said that it will not be able to launch its direct Doha-Houston services on 8 December as planned. A strike by Boeing workers has meant that the delivery schedule for…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to add Houston

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2008

Qatar Airways has announced plans to start daily flights to Houston in December, the Gulf News has reported. The direct Doha-Houston route will become the Qatari national carrier's 84th…

OTAs & Tour Operators

SIA set for Houston lift-off

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2008

Singapore Airlines launched its inaugural flight to Houston this morning. The Boeing 777-300ER will operate the new route in a three-class setting.Houston is the fourth passenger city served…

Global

Emirates now daily to Houston

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2008

Emirates has increased the frequency of its non-stop service from Dubai to Houston from thrice weekly service to a daily frequency. In its first two months of service out of Houston's George…

Global

Emirates launches Houston service

Mark Elliott Dec 6, 2007

Emirates has launched its service to Houston this week, using a Boeing 777-200LR.Emirates said their second U.S. gateway will provide the fastest link between Texas and the UAE - 15…

Features

Top 30 safest cities for solo female travellers

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023

Travel metasearch website WayAway has produced a ranking of the top 30 safest cities for female solo travellers in order to empower women to travel alone with confidence.

TD Syndicated Partner

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

Harry Johnson Feb 28, 2023 0

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

Tourism

The places people ‘miss’ the most

Kristin Mariano Feb 27, 2023

Extensive research by Remitly, a leading digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families, has revealed the locations people develop the largest connections to, and as…

TD Syndicated Partner

Hotel-generated tax revenue will reach new highs in 2023

Harry Johnson Feb 21, 2023 0

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

Tourism

Texas’ top rodeo experiences for 2023

Kristin Mariano Feb 2, 2023

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

Air

Emirates signs pact to support visitor arrivals to The Bahamas

Kristin Mariano Jan 5, 2023

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has sealed an agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas to promote tourism to the Caribbean archipelago. The…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI and Singapore Airlines forge new strategic partnership

Kristin Mariano Dec 6, 2022

Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new strategic partnership. This will result in the airlines progressively code sharing more…

Airlines and Aviation

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

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Celebrate Thanksgiving onboard with Emirates

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

Emirates will be giving passengers a taste of home with special Thanksgiving menus across all classes, on flights from Dubai to USA, between the 24 and 26 of November.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand Service To New York Avoids Stopover

Joe Cusmano Nov 2, 2022

Passengers from New York to Auckland on Air New Zealand were informed of a stopover; however, the airline has since confirmed that the trip would go as planned and will fly the entire…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand Touches Down In New York

Joe Cusmano Sep 20, 2022

The first of Air New Zealand’s nonstop flights between the city of sails and the city that never sleeps landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport yesterday. NZ2 took off from…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates partners with United to expand connections

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2022

Emirates customers to connect on United to nearly 200 new cities in the Americas, through Chicago, San Francisco and Houston. United to launch new nonstop flights between New York/Newark and…

TD Syndicated Partner

Repeal of pre-departure testing for inbound air travelers urged

Harry Johnson Jun 8, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN A bipartisan group of 38 mayors representing American cities and counties spanning Miami to San Francisco sent a letter on Tuesday to the Biden administration…

Air

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

Megha Paul May 11, 2022

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

Air New Zealand resumes flights to more North American destinations

Kristin Mariano Apr 18, 2022

Air New Zealand has resumed its non-stop service to San Francisco and looks forward to resuming services to Honolulu on 4 July and to Houston on 7 July.

Tourism

New Zealand says Kia ora world as borders reopen on 1 May

Megha Paul Mar 18, 2022

New Zealand government has announced the country’s borders will reopen on May 1 allowing international manuhiri (visitors) from visa waiver countries, including the US

Tourism

New Zealand prepares to welcome back international visitors

Kristin Mariano Mar 8, 2022

This week the New Zealand Government announced it is removing the self-isolation requirements for vaccinated travellers arriving in New Zealand.

Quarantine Free Travel

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

Kristin Mariano Feb 18, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines Has Added Milan as 5th Freedom Route

Joe Cusmano Jan 12, 2022

Singapore Airlines will launch a new fifth freedom route in Europe later this month after receiving regulatory approval to transport passengers between Barcelona and Milan Malpensa.

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia Announces Partnership With United Airlines

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2021

Virgin Australia Group said today that it will partner with United Airlines beginning in April 2022, increasing the number of U.S. destinations Virgin Australia customers can access while…

Vaccination Updates

United Airlines to fire 232 employees who refused to get vax

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2021

United Airlines is terminating 232 employees for refusing to be vaccinated, according to CEO Scott Kirby.

Features

India, Chicago, Brooklyn! Celeb trend for selecting holiday destinations as baby names gains mass popularity

Megha Paul Oct 8, 2021

A host of celebrities understand the allure of a holiday and have chosen to name their children after a destination that holds a special place in their hearts

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates increases services across Europe

Joe Cusmano Aug 30, 2021

As demand grows, Emirates has announced the resumption of routes across its European network.

Features

Big cities in spotlight and interest in sustainable travel: Highlights of Expedia ‘travel recovery’ report

Megha Paul Aug 11, 2021

Expedia Group Media Solutions, the global travel advertising platform connecting marketers with hundreds of millions of travellers across the Expedia Group brand, today released its Q2…

Air

Velocity Frequent Flyer member on track to fly to space

Joe Cusmano Jul 13, 2021

The dream of flying to space is one giant leap closer to reality for Velocity Frequent Flyer member, Scott Copeland from Melbourne.

Airlines and Aviation

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

Joe Cusmano Jul 9, 2021

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

Air

Airlines will be forced to aim at long and thin routes

Joe Cusmano Jun 7, 2021

A trend among airlines of phasing out four-engine widebody aircraft in favour of smaller, more fuel-efficient two-engine aircraft, including even narrow bodies, has accelerated.

United Airlines launches virtual, on demand airport customer service

Harry S. Johnson Dec 9, 2020

United Airlines‘ passengers will soon have access to virtual, on demand customer service at the airline’s hubs, giving people an easy, contact-free option to get real-time information and…

Qatar Airways to launch Seattle flights in March

Harry S. Johnson Dec 9, 2020

Qatar Airways has announced the launch of four weekly flights to Seattle from 15 March 2021

Airlines and Aviation

Airline “Travel Pass” App Will Show COVID Test & Vaccination

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2020

IATA (the International Air Transport Association) launches a digital platform to ease virus testing and travel.

TD Syndicated Partner

Southwest Airlines announces new flights to Miami, Palm Springs, and Montrose (Telluride)

Harry S. Johnson Oct 9, 2020

Southwest Airlines Co. today primed its winter flight schedule for seekers of sun and snow with service details for new destinations in Florida, California, and nestled in the Colorado…

Visiting Texas? Here are The Texas Cities that You Shouldn’t Miss

Chris Head Aug 3, 2020

Texas is the second largest US state in terms of population and land area. It is known as the Lone Star State because it was once an independent republic that struggled hard to liberate…

US hospitality: “Revenue growth is not keeping up with rising costs”

Alastair Newport Jan 22, 2020

The US hotel industry registered record-breaking performance levels during 2019 but its lowest growth rate in revenue per available room (RevPAR) since the current cycle began in 2010,…

Hot hotel openings: Re-interpreting history through a modern lens

Christian Tolentino Oct 11, 2019

This week on our platter of hot hotel openings, we’re serving you the freshest properties from St Regis, Pullman, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants and more.

OYO reaches US milestone with more than 100 hotels

Christian Tolentino Sep 19, 2019

OYO Hotels & Homes has achieved the milestone of more than 100 hotels in the United States since formally announcing its presence in June.

US hotel occupancy rose 70.1% in August

Megha Paul Sep 3, 2019

The US hotel industry reported positive year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the week of 18-24 August 2019, according to data from STR. According to the…

Singapore Airlines heads to Seattle

Alastair Newport Sep 3, 2019

Singapore Airlines (SIA) continues its expansion of non-stop services to the US with the departure of flight SQ28 from Singapore to Seattle this morning. The flight departed Changi…

US hotel growth predictions down: “Driving profit is a real challenge for many properties”

Alastair Newport Aug 16, 2019

Performance growth projections for the U.S. hotel industry have been downgraded to 1.6% for 2019 and 1.1% for 2020, according to STR and Tourism Economics’ latest forecast just released at…

Hotels

OYO to invest USD 300m in “newest home market”

Christian Tolentino Jun 21, 2019

OYO Hotels & Homes celebrates its growth in the US by announcing plans to invest USD 300 million over the next few years.

Hotels

Hilton’s industry firsts: Piña coladas and small metal medallions

Christian Tolentino May 6, 2019

As Hilton celebrates its 100th year this month, we remember the brand’s most significant contributions to the hotel industry.

Corporate & Business

Business as usual: Corporate hotel sector thrives despite Brexit

Christian Tolentino Apr 18, 2019

Travel management company Advantage Travel Partnership has revealed that the UK regional capitals are performing strongly with overall room nights booked.

Global

Aviation round up: BA takes the ‘sky road’, Spain gets facial tech and more

Alastair Newport Apr 2, 2019

Aviation round returns this week with a special Gaelic tinged celebration from British Airways, Spain entry into the high tech world of facial technology and maybe, just maybe one or two new…

Hospitality

Preferred Hotels impacts guest loyalty with the I Prefer Alliance

Alastair Newport Mar 8, 2019

Preferred Hotels has unveiled the winners of its ‘Preferred Awards of Excellence’ and announced the launch of new loyalty platform the ‘I Prefer Alliance’.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

MICE: When 12 heads are better than one

Alastair Newport Feb 6, 2019

BestCities Global Alliance, a community of 12 cities around the world, dedicated to the betterment of international conferences and meetings, believes, naturally, that the right partner is…

Hotels

Dawn of an era: Dusit Thani Bangkok yields for USD1.1bn rebirth

Christian Tolentino Jan 7, 2019

Iconic luxury hotel Dusit Thani Bangkok has closed its doors to make way for a USD 1.1 billion renovation project.

Travel Tech

Travel tech this week: Start-ups Grab, Nezasa, AvantStay secure millions and more

Kristin Mariano Jan 3, 2019

It is that time of the week again. This time, we saw millions being secured by start-ups hinting the forthcoming innovations in various sectors.

New Zealand

Air New Zealand’s newest, longest flight launches from Auckland

Alastair Newport Nov 30, 2018

Air New Zealand kicked off its brand new Chicago connection today when flight NZ26 took off at 1700 time to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

Hotels

“China remains a priority” as Rosewood adds four to Asian network

Alastair Newport Oct 17, 2018

Hong Kong based luxury hospitality group Rosewood Hotel Group is stepping up its Asia expansion with the opening of four new properties in China, Southeast Asia and India, they announced…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines receives world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR

Christian Tolentino Sep 25, 2018

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR ultra-long-range aircraft.

Airlines and Aviation

Eat like an astronaut with ANA’s in-flight “space meals”

Mili Aug 28, 2018

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are partnering to give passengers on the Narita-Houston flight a "space-like" experience in honour of Space Day and Sky…

Airlines and Aviation

Qsuite launches in Sydney, coming soon to key cities worldwide

Christian Tolentino Jun 11, 2018

Redefining business and luxury travel, Qatar Airways' Qsuite is now available on flights to and from Canberra via Sydney and will soon be offered in destinations all over the world.

Travel Tech

Holidays that are out of this world: Luxury hotel in space ‘Aurora Station’ is coming in 2021

Christian Tolentino Apr 9, 2018

Get ready for the next frontier in the hotel industry as Orion Span announces the Aurora Station, the first luxury space in space.

Airlines and Aviation

EVA Air to start daily non-stop flights to Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, in July

Christian Tolentino Mar 23, 2018

EVA Air, Taiwan’s flagship independent airline will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and Chiang Mai.

Hotels

U.S. hotel industry posts record year in 2017

Christian Tolentino Jan 23, 2018

According to data from STR, the U.S. hotel industry has broken records with high-performance levels in 2017, setting a good pace for hoteliers this year. 

Hotels

Preferred Hotels announces new properties

Jill Sayles Dec 8, 2017 8

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

Face‑to‑Face

Q&A: Texas Tourism, UK & Ireland

Jill Sayles Dec 5, 2017

Travel Daily Media catches up with Sara Ellis, account manager for Texas Tourism, UK & Ireland. What is your role and how long have you held it? My current position is…

Tourism

PyeongChang 2018: Could this be Cool Runnings 2?

Alastair Newport Nov 17, 2017 6

Visa have announced the addition of three athletes from the Nigerian Women's Bobsled Team to Team Visa, currently training to become the first ever African representatives, to qualify for…

United States

2017’s Most Fun Cities in America – WalletHub Report

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2017 0

Everyone likes to have fun. But we all prefer our personal brand of a good time. Some of us like going to bars and clubs, trying new restaurants, watching movies or playing outdoor sports.…

United States

Keep America Beautiful Launches “Community Restoration and Resiliency Fund”

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2017 0

In Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Long-Term Initiative Will Support Cleanup Efforts and Rebuilding of Community Public Spaces in Texas, Louisiana and Beyond Motivated by the…

United States

United yet to estimate tropical storm Harvey impact

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2017 0

United Airlines has yet to forecast the financial impact from tropical storm Harvey, as the carrier's Houston hub remains closed due to flooding. "The financial impact's going to be what…

United States

Hoteliers assess damage, mobilize in response to Harvey

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2017 0

REPORT FROM THE U.S.—As Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey wreaks havoc on portions of Texas—most notably Houston, the fourth largest city in the U.S.—and now Louisiana, hoteliers are left to…

United States

Tourism Cares Offers Tips To The Travel Industry For Supporting Texas Communities Affected By Hurricane Harvey

Mark Elliott Aug 28, 2017 0

Joins tourism leaders in monitoring the situation; urges focusing resources on recovery as well as relief  NORWOOD, MA–August 28, 2017 –  As the travel and tourism…

United States

AIG Travel Charts New Course on Product Innovation

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2017 0

HOUSTON, TX -- AIG Travel is pioneering a new approach to product development that will allow travel agents and other distribution partners the flexibility to offer truly customized travel…

United States

The Power of Independence

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2017 0

Seth Godin wrote a blog on independence today and for once I was not really inspired.  In fact I found it a bit dark.  So today I was prompted to write my own blog on the power of …

United States

The Jamaican Experience

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2017 0

When booking a cruise itinerary to the Caribbean you'll usually be given options to follow itineraries through the South, East or West Caribbean. But what's the difference? And what islands…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Football fans can follow United and Spurs on their American Tour

Jill Sayles Jun 1, 2017

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

United States

Yunnan Tourism targets US travel trade

Mark Elliott May 15, 2017

The provincial tourism board in Yunnan, southwest China, recently completed a roadshow in the US, where it met with American travel agents. From 7-11 May 2017, the Yunnan Provincial…

United States

Trip.com Unveils Its 2017 Family Travel Awards

Simon Willmore Apr 26, 2017 0

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

United States

AllTheRooms.com Vacation Rental Index Ranks Top Travel Destinations for Global ‘Sharing Economy’

Simon Willmore Mar 31, 2017 0

Paris Maintains Top Slot Globally, New York Continues to Gain Despite New Law Banning Short-Term RentalsParis remains the world’s leading vacation rental market, according to…

United States

TSA PreCheck & CLEAR to Expand

Simon Willmore Mar 24, 2017 0

Soon it will be easier for travelers to avoid lines at airport security by utilizing the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck and the private trusted-traveler program CLEAR at…

UK

New survey reveals top summer holiday destinations

Aaron Greenwood Mar 3, 2017

With Spring just around the corner, attention for many Brits will be turning to where to go for their summer holiday.  According to KAYAK.co.uk, prices to many key destinations,…

Airlines and Aviation

Manchester Airport calls for Northern transport plan

Aaron Greenwood Feb 21, 2017

"The time is now" for Government to truly throw its weight behind the Northern Powerhouse vision. That was the message delivered by Manchester Airport chief executive Ken O'Toole, as…

United States

StubHub Travel Data: Super Bowl 2017

Simon Willmore Feb 2, 2017 0

StubHub, the world’s largest ticket marketplace and a key resource for Super Bowl tickets, is seeing that over 60% of ticket sales are for fans traveling from outside of the state of Texas,…

United States

Cruising the Caribbean: South, East, West? What’s Best?

Simon Willmore Jan 21, 2017 0

When booking a cruise itinerary to the Caribbean you'll usually be given options to follow itineraries through the South, East or West Caribbean. But what's the difference? And what islands…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines’ A350 service takes off from Manchester

Gemma Greenwood Jan 17, 2017

Today saw the inaugural transatlantic flight of Singapore Airlines' first UK Airbus A350-900 aircraft.    The aircraft will fly on Singapore Airline’s Manchester routes, serving both…

United States

Qatar Airways to fly to Vegas four times weekly

Gemma Greenwood Jan 12, 2017

Qatar Airways has revealed plans to operate non-stop services to Las Vegas four times weekly from 8 January 2018. The new route will be the airline’s 11th to the United States,…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA agrees to help boost Thai tourism industry

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2017

EVA Air has signed an agreement to help increase the number of North American visitor arrivals to Thailand. The Taiwanese carrier has penned a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines inaugurates flights to Havana and Caracas

Gemma Greenwood Dec 29, 2016

Turkish Airlines has inaugurated its flights to Havana and Caracas, its 16th and 17th destinations in the Americas. They join existing services to Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Bogota, Panama,…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA adds new Scandinavian service in 2017

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2016

Stockholm will become the second Scandinavian city in Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) route network next year, when the national carrier introduces a new service to Sweden’s capital via Moscow.…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA to fly A350 to UK

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2016

Singapore Airlines will start to deploy its newest aircraft on one of its newest routes next month. Effective 17 January 2017, the national carrier will operate its Airbus A350-900…

Air travel searches reveal what Americans most want for Christmas

Simon Willmore Dec 10, 2016 0

Earlier this year, Balsam Hill set out to discover where Americans are looking to fly this holiday season. The result is this brand-new interactive map of air travel searches.Here's a…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe adds more routes to 2017 summer schedule

Aaron Greenwood Dec 1, 2016

Flybe has added more routes for sale as part of its expanding 2017 Summer schedule that currently offers a choice of up to 3,242 flights week across 157 routes.  The upgraded summer…

GROWTH – Winnie Brignac Hart and Lorrie Brignac Lee: STAND OUT

Chicke Fitzgerald Nov 15, 2016 0

Tools To Master The 8 Fundamentals Of Standing Out In Business This interview takes a look at 8 fundamentals of growth and it provides a whole series of practical tools, such as their one…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA adds sixth US destination

Mark Elliott Nov 3, 2016

Taiwan’s EVA Air has continued to expand its presence in the US with the launch of flights to Chicago, its sixth destination in the country. The new service took off for the first time on…

UK

SIA boosts US and UK with new long-haul route

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2016

Singapore Airlines has launched its second direct route to the UK and its first trans-Atlantic flight between the UK and US. The new Singapore-Manchester-Houston service marks a…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines launches new long-haul routes from Manchester

Aaron Greenwood Oct 31, 2016

Singapore Airlines has kicked off its two new non-stop routes from Manchester with various celebrations at Manchester Airport along with a formal event held this morning at the Radisson Blu,…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines resumes ultra-long-haul flights

Mark Elliott Oct 24, 2016

Singapore Airlines has resumed “ultra-long-haul” flight operations, with the launch of its first direct route to the USA since 2013. The new Singapore-San Francisco service departed…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet to offer trans-Atlantic connections from Paris

Mark Elliott Sep 26, 2016

Jet Airways will start offering connections from India to North America via Paris next month, following a revision of its schedules. Effective 30 October 2016, flight 9W124 will…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air adds 150+ American routes

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2016

Korean Air has entered into a major new agreement that will see more than 150 routes in the Americas added to its route map. The company has expanded its alliance with Delta Air…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA to launch first Badtzu-Maru aircraft

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2016

Having already launched several Hello Kitty-themed aircraft, Taiwan's EVA Air is taking its partnership with cartoon creator Sanrio one step further, with the launch of its first ever…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA takes off in UK with Flybe

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2016

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

UK

Singapore Airlines and Flybe launch partnership

Aaron Greenwood Jul 28, 2016

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

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Manchester

Aaron Greenwood Jul 25, 2016

Singapore Airlines will fly non-stop between Singapore and Manchester from 30 October.   The non-stop Singapore-Manchester flights will be operated five times weekly and will continue on…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada completes perfect 10 with Seoul launch

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2016

Air Canada has completed a major phase of international growth with the launch of direct flights to South Korea. The inaugural Toronto-Seoul service departed on Saturday 18 June 2016,…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA’s non-stop US flights to resume this year

Mark Elliott Jun 16, 2016

Singapore Airlines will launch direct flights to the US later in 2016 - two years earlier than previously anticipated. The national carrier has confirmed that effective 23 October…

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines unveils major business class overhaul

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2016

United Airlines has unveiled plans for a major overhaul of its international business class product, with the launch of a series of new services both in-flight and on the ground.…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways touches down in Atlanta

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2016

Qatar Airways has touched down in Atlanta for the first time, marking the start of a new daily direct service. The new route was launched this week with an inaugural Airbus A380 flight…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines expands its US presence

Mark Elliott May 22, 2016

Turkish Airlines recently added a daily flight to Atlanta, joining Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Panama, Bogota, Toronto, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, Boston,…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines adds two new routes

Mark Elliott May 11, 2016

Turkish Airlines has added two more routes to its network with the beginning of services to Bogota and Panama City.  These new points join Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Chicago,…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways reaches fleet milestone

Mark Elliott May 10, 2016

Qatar Airways has reached a milestone in its fleet expansion efforts, with the arrival of its 50th Boeing 777 aircraft. The wide-body jet has become the backbone of the airline's…

United States

EVA Air spreads wings across the Pacific

Mark Elliott May 6, 2016

Taiwan's EVA Air will continue its expansion in North America in the coming months, with the launch of a brand new service to Chicago. Effective 3 November 2016, the airline will launch…

Airlines and Aviation

BA revives Inverness-LHR route

Gemma Greenwood May 5, 2016

British Airways has launched direct flights between Inverness and London Heathrow. The daily service reconnects the capital of the Highlands to Heathrow for the first time in almost a…

United States

NBA star Yao Ming opens wine tasting centre

Mark Elliott May 5, 2016

Yao Ming, the Chinese NBA star, has opened a hospitality centre at his vineyard in California's Napa Valley. Yao Family Wines launched its first vintage in 2011 and will now offer…

United States

United plans to launch New York-Tokyo Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2016

United Airlines has applied for permission to launch a new route connecting New York with Tokyo. The US-based carrier revealed on Thursday that it is planning to operate daily flights…

United States

Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers Aston Martin DB9

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2016

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is now offering its customers the chance to travel in style, in an Aston Martin DB9. The DB9 and Aston Martin Rapide S have now been added to the company's…

United States

United, Air China join forces on trans-Pacific routes

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2016

United Airlines and Air China have signed a new agreement aimed at coordinating their operations between the US and China. Building on an existing partnership, the new multi-year deal…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India to expand long-haul fleet

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2016

Air India is planning to expand its fleet of long-haul aircraft in an effort to enhance its international route network, the Indian Express reports. The national carrier currently…

Hotels

Hilton breaks ground on first Tru hotel

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2016

Construction work has started on Hilton's first ever Tru hotel. The ground-breaking of the new Tru by Hilton property in the US state of Georgia comes less than eight weeks after…

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ, United enter revenue sharing deal

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2016

Air New Zealand and United Airlines have entered into a revenue sharing agreement on routes between New Zealand and the US. Under the new alliance, the two companies will work…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China flies to Silicon Valley

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2016

Air China is planning to launch flights to the US city of San Jose, which lies in California's high-tech hub Silicon Valley. Commencing on 16 June 2016, the airline will operate…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates launches new golf tournament with ATPI

Mark Elliott Feb 22, 2016

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

United States

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

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2016

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

Hotels

Hilton unveils new modern midscale brand, Tru

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2016

Hilton Worldwide has unveiled a new midscale brand called 'Tru by Hilton'. Designed to fill what Hilton called "a massive void in the midscale category in the US and Canada", Tru by…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates flies A380 to Washington DC

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2016

Emirates has revealed that it will deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft to Washington DC from the start of next month. Commencing on 1 February 2016, the airline will upgrade its daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2016

Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand touches down in Texas

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2015

Air New Zealand has launched its inaugural flight between Auckland and Houston, Texas. Flight NZ28 departed Auckland International Airport at 1830 on Tuesday evening, marking the…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet expands global network with Delta and KLM

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2015

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

Airlines and Aviation

BA to launch Dreamliner on Dubai route

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2015

British Airways recently announced its intent to fly the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, complete with a new First cabin on the Dubai route from October 2016. This announcement follows…

Tourism

Wings to establish Saudi Arabia operation

Mark Elliott Dec 6, 2015

Wings Travel Management recently announced its intent to establish operations in Saudi Arabia. The company has operated in the Middle East via its wholly owned Dubai office since…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China’s Cuba flights to launch this month

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2015

Air China will start flying to Cuba later this month. On 27 December 2015, the airline will extend its existing Beijing-Montreal route to the Cuban capital, Havana. Flights will…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand touches down in Buenos Aires

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2015

Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight to Argentina touched down in Buenos Aires this morning. The new service, NZ30, departed Auckland at 1920 on Tuesday evening and arrived in the Argentine…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China to launch second New York route

Mark Elliott Oct 15, 2015

Air China will expand its US network this month with the launch of flights to New York's Newark Liberty International Airport. The new route will commence on 26 October 2015,…

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines, Air New Zealand team up for new trans-Pacific route

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2015

United Airlines will launch a new direct service from San Francisco to Auckland next year, in partnership with Air New Zealand. Commencing in July 2016, United will serve the…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates goes double daily to Boston

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2015

Emirates launched its second daily flight to Boston on 1 October 2015. The new outbound service, flight EK239, will now depart Dubai every day at 0320 and arrive at Boston's Logan…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand showcases seats in North America

Mark Elliott Sep 15, 2015

Air New Zealand has embarked on a month-long tour of North America, to showcase its new seats. The "Pleased to Seat You" roadshow will cover seven cities in the US and Canada from 14…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA launches Dreamliner flights to KL

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2015

Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched flights to Kuala Lumpur, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The inaugural flight touched down in the Malaysian capital on 1…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand celebrates record profit

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2015

Air New Zealand is celebrating a new record full-year profit. The national carrier generated a pre-tax profit of NZ$496 million (US$323m) for the 2014-15 financial year, up 49%…

Hotels

Hotel guests willing to disclose personal info while using apps

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2015

Travellers are becoming increasingly willing to disclosed personal information when using hotel apps, a new study has found. Research conducted by Dr Cristian Morosan and Dr Agnes…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA reveals two more Star Wars jets

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2015

ANA has confirmed that two more of its aircraft will be decorated with a Star Wars-themed livery, as part of its partnership with Disney. The Japanese carrier previous unveiled details of…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa upgrades F&B in long-haul business class

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2015

Lufthansa has started rolling its new 'Restaurant Service' F&B concept for business class passengers on long-haul flights. Effective this month, premium passengers on Lufthansa's…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to launch new Sydney route with Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2015

ANA has unveiled plans to launch flights to Sydney, using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Pending government approval, Japanese airline will launch daily flights between…

UK

New hotel for Edinburgh’s iconic Georgian row

Aaron Greenwood Jul 7, 2015

24 Royal Terrace, a new hotel on one of Edinburgh’s most iconic Georgian terraces, will open its doors to guests on 17 July.   Designed by the famous architect William Playfair in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China teams up with United on more routes

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2015

Air China and United Airlines have signed a new partnership that will expand their networks in the US and China. The two airlines, which are partners in the Star Alliance, have added…

Airlines and Aviation

NZ tourism board and airline pen new US$15m deal

Mark Elliott May 18, 2015

Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand will extend their marketing partnership though the 2016 financial year, with a joint investment of more than NZ$20 million (US$15m). The two…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand to boost Perth capacity

Mark Elliott May 15, 2015

Air New Zealand is enhancing its operations in Perth with the introduction of three new weekly flights to and from Auckland, which are timed to connect passengers to the airline’s…

United States

Qatar Airways to add three new US routes

Mark Elliott May 5, 2015

Qatar Airways will embark on a major expansion of its US network next year, with the launch of flights to three new destinations: Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta. All three new routes…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA to fly Hello Kitty jet to Singapore

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2015

EVA Air will fly its latest Hello Kitty aircraft to Singapore this summer. From June 2015, the special Boeing 777-300ER will be deployed on the Taipei-Singapore route three times a week…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA unveils Star Wars Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Apr 17, 2015

Japan's ANA has unveiled a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft painted to resemble the popular Star Wars character, R2-D2. The new B787-9 aircraft features the special livery as part of a…

United States

Air China expands international network

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2015

Air China has unveiled plans to launch several new international services, including an alliance with Air New Zealand. The Beijing-based carrier will launch a new daily direct service…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines flies to San Francisco

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2015

Turkish Airlines will launch direct flights to San Francisco next month. Commencing on 13 April 2015, the airline will operate five weekly flights to the Californian city. Services…

United States

Hilton College launches global hotel programme

Mark Elliott Jan 30, 2015

The Hilton College in the US has joined forces with two top hospitality schools in Europe and Asia to launch a new global hotel programme. The University of Houston's Conrad N. Hilton…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA to fly Dreamliner to KL

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2015

Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will commence flights to Kuala Lumpur later this year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Launching on 1 September 2015, the new service will…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to fly A380 to Perth

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2014

Emirates will deploy its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, to Perth next year. From 1 May 2015, the airline will upgrade one of its three daily Dubai-Perth services from the Boeing…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA goes big in Texas

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2014

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is making a move into Texas with the launch of direct flights between Tokyo and Houston. The new trans-Pacific route will get underway in June 2015,…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates boost A380 routes

Mark Elliott Nov 30, 2014

In a first of its kind, Emirates will launch three A380 routes in three days. The airline will boost capacities on sectors such as San Francisco, Milan and Houston. The three flights…

United States

Emirates prepares for triple A380 launch

Mark Elliott Nov 28, 2014

Emirates will launch a three new Airbus A380 routes within three days next week. On 1 December, the Dubai-based carrier will commence A380 services to San Francisco, followed by the…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates A380 lands in Dallas

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2014

Emirates has deployed its Airbus A380 on the route to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The inaugural A380 flight departed Dubai International Airport on 1 October 2014 and…

United States

United receives first extended Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2014

United Airlines has become the first North American carrier to take delivery of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - the new extended model of the long-haul aircraft. The new B787-9 was…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates adds Frankfurt to A380 network

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2014

Emirates has launched Airbus A380 services to Frankfurt. Germany's largest international air gateway becomes the 30th global destination in Emirates' A380 network, which is now…

United States

Emirates launches flights to Chicago

Mark Elliott Aug 7, 2014

Emirates has commenced flights to Chicago - its ninth destination in the US. The inaugural flight touched down at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport this week to mark the start of…

Airlines and Aviation

MH370 underwater search to start in September

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2014

The team investigating the disappearance of flight MH370 has said the underwater search is expected to commence in September. In its first update for almost a month, the…

Hotels

JW Marriott launches new spa brand

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2014

JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its new spa brand, Spa by JW.   The first Spa by JW will debut in September 2014 at the new JW Marriott Houston Downtown, followed by the…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China introduces prepaid baggage services

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2014

Air China last week became the first domestic carrier to introduce a prepaid excess baggage fee service on routes to North America. Passengers arriving or departing from Beijing can…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates welcomes 50th A380

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2014

Emirates and Airbus have celebrated the delivery of the airline's 50th A380 aircraft. The milestone comes just six years after the delivery of Emirates’ first A380 in July 2008, and…

UK

Hotel bookings up for Advantage’s international network

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2014

Advantage’s Worldwide Independent Network (WIN) has seen a 35% increase in room night bookings on GDS in the first three months of the year compared to last year. Revenues for the…

Spain

Aircraft nearly collide at Barcelona El Prat

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2014

Two aircraft nearly collided on the runway at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport on Saturday. A Boeing 767 operated by Russian airline Utair had started to make its landing on the runway…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches Dallas flights

Mark Elliott Jul 2, 2014

Qatar Airways has commenced a new direct route to between Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The inaugural flight touched down at the Texas hub this week to mark the start…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways delves into Miami’s economic impact

Mark Elliott Jun 16, 2014

The launch of flights to Miami International Airport by Qatar Airways, witnessed high-level discussions on business opportunities. Miami-Dade county mayor Carlos Gimenez and senior…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches Miami flights

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2014

Qatar Airways’ maiden flight to Miami touched down on Tuesday 10 June 2014, marking the start of services to the airline’s sixth US destination. The new route becomes the first and…

Hotels

Hilton unveils new Curio brand

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2014

Hilton Worldwide has announced a new brand for travellers that ‘seek local discovery and authentic experiences’. Curio – A Collection by Hilton will include four and five-star hotels…

Airlines and Aviation

SAS revamps long-haul cabins with new seats and Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott May 28, 2014

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has unveiled a major overhaul of the cabins products on its long-haul flights, including the installation of Wi-Fi on all aircraft. Seven of the carrier's…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa’s premium economy class opens for booking

Mark Elliott May 20, 2014

Lufthansa has started taking bookings for its new premium economy seats. The new product will be rolled out on the airline's Boeing 747-8 aircraft from 10 December 2014, initially on…

Airlines and Aviation

MH370 search sub forced to resurface – update 2

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2014

Tuesday 15 April 2014: The unmanned submersible vehicle deployed to search for flight MH370 was forced to return to the surface after exceeding its maximum operating depth. The…

Airlines and Aviation

MH370 search plane detects signal – update 2

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2014

An aircraft involved in the search for flight MH370 has picked up a signal that could be from the missing aircraft. Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston, chief coordinator of the Joint…

Airlines and Aviation

Philadelphia on Qatar Airways’ radar for economic growth

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2014

Philadelphia's Mayor Michael Nutter and senior officials recently held a meeting with Qatar Airways chief executive HE Akbar Al Baker to discuss new trade, business and investment…

Airlines and Aviation

Australian pinger detector picks up signal

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2014

The Australian ship towing a 'pinger locator' has picked up signals "consistent with those emitted by aircraft black boxes", it has been revealed. In a media briefing on Monday, Angus…

Airlines and Aviation

Search teams race to find MH370 black boxes

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2014

The multinational team searching the Indian Ocean for flight MH370 faces a race against time, as the black boxes' batteries begin to fade. The flight data recorder and cockpit voice…

Airlines and Aviation

“We will not give up” on MH370 – Malaysian PM

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2014

Malaysia's Prime Minister has said he "will not give up" until flight MH370 has been found. In a press briefing in Perth on Thursday, PM Najib Razak expressed his gratitude to…

United States

Qatar Airways flies to Philadelphia

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2014

Qatar Airways has continued to expand in the US, with the launch of flights to Philadelphia. The inaugural service from Doha touched down at Philadelphia International Airport on…

Airlines and Aviation

United adds San-Francisco-Taipei

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2014

United Airlines has boosted its Asian connections with the launch of a new route connecting San Francisco with Taipei, and an enhanced service between Houston and Tokyo. The new…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL codeshare adds new US destinations

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2014

Japan Airlines has significantly expanded its network in the US, following the signing of a major new codeshare agreement with JetBlue Airways. From 30 March 2014, the Japanese…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean offers double daily A380 flights to New York

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2014

Korean Air will launch a second daily Airbus A380 flight to New York's JFK Airport this May. The new service will make Korean the only airline to offer double daily A380 flights to both…

United States

Norwegian Escape to homeport in Miami

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2014

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its new ship Norwegian Escape will homeport in Miami year-round when it joins the fleet next year. The ship will join the fleet in October 2015 and…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA, Turkish Airlines seal major new codeshare

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Turkish Airlines have agreed to join forces on multiple new routes covering five continents. The two Star Alliance partners have been codesharing between…

United States

Air China to connect US, China capitals

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014

Air China has unveiled plans to launch a new direct service between the capital cities of China and the US - Beijing and Washington DC. Launching on 10 June 2014, the new flights will…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways promotes USA in India

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014

Qatar Airways in alliance with the US Consulate and Brand USA conducted a multi-city roadshow to promote  USA in India. The roadshow was organised across six major Indian cities…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to fly to Chicago

Mark Elliott Feb 24, 2014

Emirates has revealed that Chicago will become its ninth destination in the US, when flights launch later this year. Commencing on 5 August 2014, the new service to the 'Windy City'…

United States

United’s Dreamliner to fly to Australia

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2014

United Airlines will deploy its newest aircraft on trans-Pacific services to Australia later this year. Commencing on 26 October 2014, the US carrier will start operating its brand…

United States

Emirates flies to Boston

Mark Elliott Feb 5, 2014

Emirates has announced that Boston will become its eighth destination in the US, when flights commence on 10 March 2014. The new service to Boston's Logan International Airport will…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China flies to Hawaii

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2014

Air China has launched its first ever flight to Hawaii. The inaugural service between Beijing and Honolulu departed on 20 January 2014, following a ceremony at Beijing Capital…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2014

Darren Barker has been named general manager of UK at Emirates Holidays. Barker will run day-to-day operations at Emirates Holidays in the UK and succeeds Fabio Prestijacopo who is now…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China to fly B777 to San Francisco

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2013

Air China will deploy a new Boeing 777-3000ER aircraft on its daily flight between Beijing and San Francisco next year. From 11 February 2014, the new 311-seat, three-class aircraft…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launch services to DFW

Mark Elliott Dec 5, 2013

Qatar Airways has extended its footprint in the USA by connecting to its seventh gateway - Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). The new service will commence on 1 July 2014. The airline currently…

United States

United Airlines outlines plan to quadruple profits

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2013

United Airlines has unveiled a major new strategy designed to help it multiply its profits as much as four-fold over the next four years. The US-based carrier is aiming to cut its…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France flies A380 to San Francisco

Mark Elliott Oct 31, 2013

Air France will launch the first ever Airbus A380 flights to San Francisco next year. Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will deploy the double-decker jet on its…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways ties up with Brand USA

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2013

Qatar Airways has announced its tie up with Brand USA to promote USA as a preferred destination. As a part of this alliance, the airline will offer passengers special fares to…

United States

Qatar Airways to fly to Miami

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2013

Qatar Airways has revealed that Miami will become its sixth destination in the US next year. Commencing on 10 June 2014, the airline will offer four weekly flights direct from Doha to…

Tourism

CouchSurfing高层变动　转型面临考验

Nelly Oct 15, 2013

CouchSurfing将公司转为营利性组织的举措引发了诸多争议，现在他们又步入了新一轮的迷局。CEO Tony Espinoza已离任，负责社区体验的经理Jen Billock被任命为临时CEO。…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to fly to Boston

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2013

Emirates will commence a new trans-Atlantic route next year, with the launch of flights to the US city of Boston. The Massachusetts city will become Dubai-based Emirates' eighth…

Airlines and Aviation

BA to launch Heathrow-Austin flights

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2013

British Airways is to launch direct flights between London and Austin, Texas using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The service will launch in early March 2014 five times a week before moving…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2013

JULIA ALVARO has been appointed director of sales and marketing at Dusit Thani Dubai. She brings with her 20 years of experience in the industry. Alvaro has played an instrumental role…

Airlines and Aviation

MAS expands American codeshare

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2013

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

Airlines and Aviation

United deal to develop biofuel refinery

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2013

United Airlines has signed a new deal aimed at advancing the commercial production of aviation biofuel. The US carrier has completed a purchase agreement with AltAir Fuels that will…

Airlines and Aviation

United relaunches Dreamliner

May 21, 2013 17

United Airlines welcomed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner back into service on Monday on a domestic flight from Houston. The departure from Houston to Chicago O’Hare marked the return of…

Airlines and Aviation

United to relaunch B787 Tokyo flights in June

May 14, 2013 13

United Airlines has revealed that it will resume trans-Pacific flights to Tokyo using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft next month. The US-carrier confirmed this week that its…

United States

Boeing ramps up Dreamliner production

Mark Elliott May 10, 2013 15

Boeing has rolled out the first Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven aircraft per month.   The new B787, which will be delivered to British Airways,…

Global

Turkish Airlines opens new Dubai office

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2013 1

Turkish Airlines opened its new office in Dubai, led by increasing demand from the Emirate. The airline recorded a 36% growth in passenger traffic in the last two years.  This year,…

Global

The latest industry appointments – Asia

Apr 11, 2013 18

PEKKA VAURAMO has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of Finnair, effective 1 June 2013. Vauramo has been based in Hong Kong since 2010 and works as Chief Operating Officer…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways touches down in Chicago

Apr 11, 2013 14

Qatar Airways' inaugural flight to Chicago touched down at the US city's O'Hare International Airport yesterday. The arrival marked the start of a new scheduled passenger service…

Global

Dreamliner to fly on 31 May – report

Apr 9, 2013 16

United Airlines will resume flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on 31 May, a US media report has stated. The Chicago Tribune cited a United spokesperson as saying that the…

Global

Latest UK staff appointments

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2013 18

Ivan Walter has been appointed CEO of GTA, Kuoni Global Travel Services' FIT business unit. He was previously senior vice president for Global Sourcing & Product Development. GTA is…

Associations

Gateway of India goes green

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2013 10

The Gateway of India in Mumbai was illuminated green to celebrate St.Patrick’s Day on 17 March 2013. Other ancient wonders of the world like the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt; the Christ…

Tourism

Tourism Ireland rolls out ‘Global Greening’

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2013 12

In light of the celebration for St Patrick Day, major tourism landmarks such as the Pyramids of Giza, Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro– are set to go green for the first time. …

Hotels

Emerging markets to drive Westin growth

Feb 5, 2013 19

Starwood Hotels & Resorts expects to add 11 new hotels this year, driven by emerging markets in Asia and Latin America. Seven new Westin hotels will open in Asia Pacific in 2013,…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China boosts long-haul network

Jan 31, 2013 1

Air China is continuing the expansion of its long-haul network with the launch of flights between Chengdu and Frankfurt. Commencing on 19 May 2013, China's national carrier will connect the…

Airlines and Aviation

NASA asked to help fix Dreamliner

Jan 18, 2013 0

A US congressman has called on NASA to help Boeing fix its Dreamliner problems. Democrat Chaka Fattah has written a letter to NASA's administrator, Charles Bolden Jr, asking for the US…

Airlines and Aviation

US orders Dreamliner review

Jan 13, 2013 16

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered a review into the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, following a series of recent faults with the aircraft. The FAA said it would conduct an…

United States

United Dreamliner debuts in Asia

Jan 3, 2013 15

United Airlines will commence international flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner today (3 January 2013), when the aircraft starts flying between Los Angeles and Tokyo's Narita airport.…

Ocean Cruising

Norwegian announces future itineraries from five homeports

Mark Elliott Dec 19, 2012 20

Norwegian Cruise Line has announced its 2014/15 itineraries for the autumn and winter season, with its eight ships sailing from five homeports.  The cruises, which will be sailing to the…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA boosts Australia and Japan

Dec 18, 2012 14

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will be increasing the frequency of flights to Australia and Japan next year. From the start of its summer season on 31 March 2013, the national carrier will add a…

Airlines and Aviation

Airline news round-up 04Oct12

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2012 5

A round-up of airline news from today. Qantas prepares to switch Kangaroo Route Qantas has taken the first steps towards establishing a new 'Kangaroo Route', operating flights via…

Bahrain

Aviaworld appointed by Gulf Air in US and Canada

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2012 0

In a bid to strengthen its presence in the United States and Canada, Gulf Airhas announced ist partnership with Aviaworld, the US joint venture of Aviareps and Airworld Alliance. Aviaworld…

Airlines and Aviation

United to fly Dreamliner to Tokyo, Shanghai

Aug 24, 2012 0

United Airlines has announced the first destinations to be served by its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the key Asian hubs of Tokyo and Shanghai. As previously announced,…

Airlines and Aviation

United to fly Dreamliner to London

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2012 15

United Airlines is to fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner between Houston and Heathrow for two months, it has announced. The carrier’s new aircraft will fly between the airport from 4 February to…

Airlines and Aviation

BA reveals Middle East’s favourite destinations

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2012 17

British Airways has announced its five most popular destinations for travellers from the Middle East. London features prominently in the list, followed by New York, Washington, Toronto and…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to fly to Chicago

Aug 14, 2012 15

Qatar Airways will commence daily flights to Chicago next year. The direct service from Doha will commence on 10 April 2012, using a 335-seat, three-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with a…

Germany

Lufthansa adds new A380 route

Aug 2, 2012 14

Lufthansa has launched Airbus A380 flights to Houston. The inaugural flight LH440 departed Frankfurt at 1010 on 1 August 2012, and arrived at the Texas city's George Bush Intercontinental…

Airlines and Aviation

United unveils Dreamliner details

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2012 16

United Airlines has unveiled details of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the first of which will be delivered to the airline in September. The new twin-aisle aircraft will be configured with…

Airlines and Aviation

United unveils Dreamliner details

Jul 10, 2012 1

United Airlines has unveiled details of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the first of which will be delivered to the airline in September. The new twin-aisle aircraft will be configured with…

Tourism

Emirati students depart for space training

Mark Elliott Jul 1, 2012 11

The Emirati high school students, from the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT), departed to Houston to begin their week-long space training. The student training was organized by Space…

Americas

North American Briefs

Jun 26, 2012 17

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

Airlines and Aviation

United-ANA JV connects US and SE Asia

Jun 1, 2012 1

United Airlines' new partnership with ANA, means that travellers in Thailand and neighbouring countries now have an enhanced service from Southeast Asia via Tokyo to over 220 destinations in…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways inks alliance with Flexjet

Mark Elliott May 15, 2012 7

Qatar Airways announced a strategic alliance with fractional jet programme provider Flexjet to offer customers access to over 5,000 destinations beyond the Doha-based airline's four North…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates touches down in Seattle

Mar 2, 2012 16

Emirates has launched services to Seattle - the first direct connection between the Middle East and the US northwest. The flights between Dubai International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma…

Airlines and Aviation

Dreamliner to arrive Down Under

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2011 0

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner will touch down in New Zealand on Saturday, as part of a week-long tour Down Under. The new aircraft arrives at Auckland International Airport at approximately 10am…

Airlines and Aviation

United launched first biofuel flight in US

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2011 16

Continental Airlines Monday operated its first US commercial flight powered by advanced biofuels. Flight 1403, a Boeing 737-800, departed Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport at 1030 for…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates announces two new US routes

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2011

Emirates has unveiled plans to expand its services to the US, with the launch of daily services to Seattle and Dallas. Both Dallas-Fort Worth and Seattle-Tacoma airports will both be served…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to launch two new US routes

Mark Elliott Sep 29, 2011

Emirates has unveiled plans to expand its services to the US, with the launch of daily services to Seattle and Dallas. Both Dallas-Fort Worth and Seattle-Tacoma airports will both be…

UK

Texas Tourism announces UK trade events

Mark Elliott Sep 19, 2011

Representatives from Texas' tourism industry are to visit travelagents in the UK next month to promote the state. The trade mission willinclude team members from Texas Tourism, Austin, Fort…

United Arab Emirates

Neil Armstrong jets into Dubai

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2011

The first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong touched down in Emirates' First Class Lounge at Dubai International Airport this week. Armstrong, along with two other US astronauts, Jim…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA signs Russian codeshare

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2011

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a codeshare agreement with Russia's Transaero Airlines. The agreement was signed by Joey Seow, SIA's Vice President for Partnerships, and Transaero's…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways celebrates Canadian launch

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2011

Qatar Airways has launched services to Montreal, Canada.The newly-crowned Airline of the Year 2011 touched down at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport following its…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways celebrates Canadian launch

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2011

Qatar Airways has launched services to Montreal, Canada.The newly-crowned Airline of the Year 2011 touched down at Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport following its…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA, United-Continental expand codeshare

Mark Elliott May 24, 2011

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and United-Continental are expanding their codeshare routes to include United's services between Tokyo Narita airport and Houston, New York and Guam. The two…

United Arab Emirates

Passenger traffic up at Dubai Airport

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2011

Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport surged 5.8% year-on-year in March to 4.2 million passengers.Aircraft movements for the month totalled 27,674, up 6.3% from 26,037 recorded…

United States

United celebrates 85th birthday

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2011

United Airlines has commemorated its 85th anniversary by unveiling an Airbus A320 painted in the airline's 1970s-era livery at an employee celebration at Chicago O'Hare International…

Airlines and Aviation

United Continental expands mobile boarding

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2011

United Continental Holdings has announced the expansion of mobile check-in and mobile boarding passes to United customers travelling on international routes. Customers can now check-in at…

Hotels

InterContinental concierges to use iPad 2s

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2011

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has announced that 10 concierge teams at its properties are to use the new iPad 2 to connect with guests. The hotel chain had originally used iPads to…

Hotels

InterContinental rolls out iPad 2 to select properties

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2011

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts (IHG) will connect guests staying at Dubai's InterContinental Festival City from next week face-to-face with the hotel's Concierge teams using the new…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to debut Canadian route

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2011

Qatar Airways is set to make its debut in Canada with the launch of scheduled flights to Montreal commencing on 29 June.Canada's second largest city will be served with three-flights-a-week…

Hotels

US hotel revPAR climbs 5.5% in 2010

Jan 25, 2011

The US hotel industry ended 2010 with mostly positive performance results, according to data compiled by STR. The industry's occupancy increased 5.7 percent to 57.6 percent, average daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Kingfisher sweeps up at Frequent Traveller Awards

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2010

Kingfisher Airlines, India's only Five Star airline rated by Skytrax, today announced that it has won five Frequent Traveler Awards for King Club, its frequent flyer…

Airlines and Aviation

Relais & Chateaux names first SL member

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2010

Kingfisher Airlines, India's only Five Star airline rated by Skytrax, today announced that it has won five Frequent Traveler Awards for King Club, its frequent flyer programme. Kingfisher…

Global

Wings makes its Middle East debut

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2010

Global TMC Wings Travel Management has established a presence in the UAE.The Dubai operation will support the travel requirements of companies in the oil and gas, and marine sectors…

Airlines and Aviation

World’s largest airline formed

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2010

United Continental Holdings Inc was formally created on Friday 1 October, creating the world's largest passenger airline, in terms of passenger numbers. The new carrier - merger of…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA bomb scare denied Delhi landing

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2010

A Singapore Airlines (SIA) flight made an unscheduled landing in Kolkata last night after receiving a mid-flight bomb threat. The SIA flight carrying 250 passengers and 15 crew was en route…

Hotels

IHG pilots mobile phone check-in solution

Sep 28, 2010

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) , the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announces the hospitality industry's first pilot of a mobile-based front desk bypass solution that…

Global

Sabre previews new business tool

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2010

Sabre Travel Network has unveiled a preview of its new Sabre Red Business Intelligence Product at the NBTA Convention in Houston. Using the solution, agencies can gain access to…

Global

New York-Brussels connections strengthened

Mark Elliott Aug 5, 2010

Continental Airlines and Brussels Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement on Continental's transatlantic flights between New York and Brussels. From 9 August, Continental will place…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches freighter services to Chicago

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2010

Qatar Airways Cargo will commence scheduled freighter services to Chicago, Illinois - its first dedicated freighter service to the United States - on 18 August. The new…

Global

Continental launches new flights to Australia

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2010

Continental Airlines has announced it plans to launch nonstop Boeing 787 flights to Auckland, New Zealand and Lagos, Nigeria from its Houston hub. Both routes are expected to start…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental installs new BusinessFirst flat-bed seats

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2010

HOUSTON, July 15, 2010 - Continental Airlines' (NYSE: CAL) 25th aircraft with new flat-bed BusinessFirst seats and additional upgraded amenities took to the skies this week.The…

Global

bmi adds more seats to Heathrow-Aberdeen service

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2010

British Midland International (bmi) has added nearly 3,000 seats each week on its Heathrow to Aberdeen service. From 1 August, bmi will operate larger aircraft to several of its…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific launches round-the-world freighter flight

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2010

4 June 2010: Cathay Pacific Airways today announced that it will launch its first round-the-world freighter service on 9 July, offering its cargo customers a wider choice and at the…

Global

Continental unveils operational performance

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2010

Continental Airlines revealed its May operational performance today with an increase in consolidated load factor and traffic. Consolidated load factor increased by 2.9% to 83.8% and its…

Global

Continental celebrates 25 years of serving UK

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2010

Continental Airlines will celebrate its 25th anniversary of serving the UK tomorrow. The inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Houston in 1985 was the first Continental trans-Atlantic…

Global

Air NZ, Continental start codeshare operations

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2010

09 Apr 10 (TravMedia.com): Air New Zealand and Continental Airlines have today commenced a reciprocal code share agreement, making travel to New Zealand easier and more convenient for…

Global

Continental posts record March load factor

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2010

HOUSTON, April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported a March consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 83.1 percent, 3.7 points…

Global

Continental’s HK-Guam flights take off tomorrow

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2010

Hong Kong, March. 30, 2010 - Put on your swim suit! Continental Airlines is re-launching its nonstop service to the tropical island of Guam from Hong Kong, beginning this…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways announces South America launch dates

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2010

29 March 2010: Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways today announced that it will begin daily flights to Brazil and Argentina from June 24, marking the airline's first online operations…

Global

Cathay carries its heaviest-ever cargo shipment

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2010

Cathay Pacific Airways transported its heaviest-ever single piece of cargo on 21 March, uploading a 43-tonne piece of specialist oil rig drilling equipment onto one of its Boeing 747…

Global

Continental reaches agreement in labour dispute

Mark Elliott Mar 19, 2010

HOUSTON, March 18, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced that it has reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year labor contract with the Transport…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad signs codeshare agreement with American Airlines

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2010

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

Global

Continental, ANA begin codeshare services

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2010

HOUSTON, March 16, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) will begin a codesharing agreement with All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA) on routes between the United States and…

Global

Etihad, American Airlines launch Pakistan codeshare

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2010

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

Global

Continental to sell new menu items

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2010

HOUSTON, March 15, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) will change its in-flight meal service this fall by introducing a variety of high quality, healthy food choices…

Global

Aloft Hotels supports live music

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2010

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Mar 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aloft(R) Hotels, the new style-at-a-steal brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.(R) (NYSE:HOT)…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways fleet rises to 80 aircraft

Mark Elliott Mar 7, 2010

6 March 2010, Hyderabad, INDIA - Qatar Airways today celebrated another milestone in its remarkable short history announcing its fleet size has grown to 80 aircraft -…

Global

Continental to sell extra leg room

Mark Elliott Mar 4, 2010

HOUSTON, March 3, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced that beginning March 17, 2010, it will offer customers the option of purchasing, at…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental to offer more space

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2010

Continental Airlines today announced that beginning March 17, 2010, it will offer customers the option of purchasing, at check in, premium seat assignments for unreserved…

Global

Continental demand rises in February

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2010

HOUSTON, March 1, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported a February consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 77.7 percent, 5.2 points above…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental launch paperless boarding passes at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2010

Continental Airlines today became the first airline to launch a mobile boarding pass service to London's Heathrow.The service allows customers to receive boarding passes electronically on…

Global

Continental applies for Tokyo routes

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 16, 2010 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Continental Micronesia today submitted a joint application to the…

Global

Continental joins Star Alliance Company Plus

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2010

London, 9 February 2010 - Star Alliance Company Plus (SACP) is pleased to welcome Continental Airlines as its 12th member. Continental Airlines offers a comprehensive route…

Events

Emirates clinches Ryder Cup spot

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2010

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2nd February 2010: Ryder Cup Europe today announced that Emirates, the international carrier of the UAE, will be the Official Airline of The 2010 Ryder Cup…

Global

Emirates clinches Ryder Cup spot

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2010

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2nd February 2010: Ryder Cup Europe today announced that Emirates, the international carrier of the UAE, will be the Official Airline of The 2010 Ryder Cup…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental traffic rises in January

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2010

HOUSTON, Feb. 1, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported a January consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 77.2 percent, 4.0 points above the…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental to showcase seats

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2010

Continental Airlines will showcase its new BusinessFirst flat bed seat on a nine-city tour of the U.K. and Ireland, starting with the Business Travel and Meetings Show on February…

Global

Continental traffic rises in January

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2010

HOUSTON, Feb. 1, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported a January consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 77.2 percent, 4.0 points above the…

Events

Emirates nets tennis sponsorship deal

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2010

DUBAI, U.A.E., 28th January, 2010: A new service champion will be wowing the crowds at Indian Wells this year after Emirates, the award-winning airline of the United Arab…

Global

Emirates nets tennis sponsorship deal

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2010

DUBAI, U.A.E., 28th January, 2010: A new service champion will be wowing the crowds at Indian Wells this year after Emirates, the award-winning airline of the United Arab…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental ups New York-Heathrow services

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2010

Continental Airlines will increase flights between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and London/Heathrow during 2010. The airline will add a fourth daily service to…

Features

US revPAR falls 16.7% in 2009 - STR

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2010

25 January 2010, HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee - The U.S. hotel industry posted a double-digit drop in revenue per available room during 2009. The metric fell 16.7 percent to…

Global

US revPAR falls 16.7% in 2009 – STR

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2010

25 January 2010, HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee - The U.S. hotel industry posted a double-digit drop in revenue per available room during 2009. The metric fell 16.7 percent to…

Global

Continental Airlines posts full-year loss

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2010

HOUSTON, Jan. 21, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced a 2009 full-year net loss of $282 million ($2.18 diluted loss per share). Excluding $145…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental Airlines announces loss of profit for 2009

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2010

Continental Airlines today announced a 2009 full-year net loss of $282 million ($2.18 diluted loss per share). Excluding $145 million of previously announced special charges, and a $158…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to launch Bengaluru flights

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2010

Tuesday 19 January 2010, Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways today unveiled the launch date of its newest Indian destination with daily non-stop scheduled flights between Doha and…

Global

Continental to resume HK-Guam direct flights

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2010

Hong Kong, Jan. 15, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced today that it will resume its non-stop flights from Hong Kong to Guam beginning on April 2,…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental posts record December loads

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2010

HOUSTON, Jan. 4, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported a December consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 83.0 percent, 3.1 points above the…

Global

Continental Airlines gains in December

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2010

HOUSTON, Jan. 4, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported a December consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 83.0 percent, 3.1 points above the…

Global

Continental posts record December loads

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2010

HOUSTON, Jan. 4, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported a December consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 83.0 percent, 3.1 points above the…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways takes delivery of four new aircraft

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2010

Wednesday 30 December 2009: Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways has taken delivery of four new aircraft this month, wrapping up an eventful 2009 for the Doha-based airline.With the…

Global

ANA, United and Continental make JV application

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2010

HONG KONG, December 27, 2009 - United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA), All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) last Wednesday filed an application with the…

Global

Continental launches new Fiji services

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2009

HOUSTON, Dec. 17, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) begins new nonstop service from Honolulu and its Guam hub to Nadi, Fiji on Friday, Dec. 18,…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental to offer in-flight Internet

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2009

HOUSTON, Dec. 16, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced that, beginning in the second quarter 2010, it will offer Gogo Inflight Internet service on…

Global

Continental to offer in-flight Internet

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2009

HOUSTON, Dec. 16, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced that, beginning in the second quarter 2010, it will offer Gogo Inflight Internet service on…

Global

SIA makes capacity adjustments

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2009

Singapore Airlines is to make changes to its route network in the coming months that will include frequency increases on several routes. The changes will also include the suspension of…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-face Akbar al Baker

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2009

1) Qatar has announced plans to expand in China. Can you expand on specific routes you envisage developing, and how important is China to your company plans? Specific routes targeted for…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines makes network changes

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2009

Singapore Airlines is to make changes to its route network in the coming months that will include frequency increases on several routes. The changes will also include the suspension of…

Features

Tourism to US falls by 1%

Mark Elliott Dec 13, 2009

The U.S. Department of Commerce announces that 4.1 million international visitors traveled to the United States in September 2009, a decrease of one percent compared to September 2008.…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental announces new OnePass benefits

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2009

HOUSTON, Dec. 9, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced new OnePass frequent-flyer benefits designed to recognize and reward its top customers.Beginning…

Global

Continental announces new OnePass benefits

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2009

HOUSTON, Dec. 9, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced new OnePass frequent-flyer benefits designed to recognize and reward its top customers.Beginning…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways flies into Australia

Mark Elliott Dec 7, 2009

Monday 7 December 2009, Melbourne, AUSTRALIA - Qatar Airways is celebrating the launch of scheduled services to Australia following the airline's inaugural flight into…

Airlines and Aviation

New BusinessFirst menus for Continental

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2009

HOUSTON, Dec. 2, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced new BusinessFirst menus for customers traveling on international flights following seven months of…

Global

Continental experience higher load factors

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2009

New Delhi, Dec. 2, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported a November consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 80.5 percent, 3.2 points above…

Global

Continental boosts load factor in November

Mark Elliott Dec 2, 2009

HOUSTON, Dec. 1, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported a November consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 80.5 percent, 3.2 points above the…

Global

Continental begins ‘cashless cabins’

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2009

HOUSTON, Nov. 30, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced that its flight crews will begin accepting credit and debit cards exclusively for on-board purchases…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental goes mobile at Frankfurt

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2009

Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today expanded its mobile boarding pass service to Frankfurt Airport, becoming the first U.S. carrier to offer paperless boarding passes outside of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Free upgrades for CO and UA flyers

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2009

CHICAGO and HOUSTON, Nov. 17, 2009 - United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) and Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced that members of each carrier's frequent flyer program…

Airlines and Aviation

All eyes on Qatar at Dubai Air Show

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2009

16 November 2009: Dubai Air Show, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Qatar Airways is making its largest ever presence at the Dubai Air Show - the Middle East's premier aerospace event…

Global

Continental announces recycling results

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2009

HOUSTON, Nov. 12, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced a major increase in the effectiveness of its recycling programs after the company put special…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental to relocate at Paris, Barcelona

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2009

HOUSTON, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) , which recently joined Star Alliance, announced today that it will move its airport operations at…

Global

Continental improves load factor in October

Mark Elliott Nov 2, 2009

HOUSTON, Nov. 2, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported an October consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 82.5 percent, 3.5 points above the…

Global

Continental launches Business Class flat-bed

Mark Elliott Nov 2, 2009

HOUSTON, Nov. 2, 2009 - Continental Airlines' (NYSE: CAL) first aircraft with new flat-bed BusinessFirst seats took to the skies Sunday, operating as flight CO98 from Hong…

Global

Continental, ANA form alliance

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2009

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) and ANA have signed an Alliance Agreement allowing both carriers to strengthen cooperation just after…

Global

Continental joins Star Alliance

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2009

NEW YORK CITY, USA - October 27, 2009 - The CEOs of the Star Alliance member carriers today welcomed the alliance's 25th member: Continental Airlines. Continental's…

Global

Continental Airlines announces third quarter results

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2009

HOUSTON, Oct. 21, 2009 -- Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) todayreported a third quarter 2009 net loss of $18 million ($0.14 dilutedloss per share). Excluding $20 million of…

Global

Continental adds Hawaii flights

Mark Elliott Oct 7, 2009

HOUSTON, Oct. 7, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced new service from Los Angeles to Maui and from Orange County to Honolulu. Continental is also planning…

Global

Etihad CEO cites Chicago route as growth driver

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2009

Etihad Airways' chief executive James Hogan said on Monday that the United States of America remains a largely untapped market for Etihad Airways and spoke of how the airline's new Chicago…

Global

Huge potential for China sport shows

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2009

Though China has liberalised and globalised many of its industries, sport has remained largely sheltered from commercialisation. But since Beijing was awarded the right to host the…

Global

Rockets and Continental enter partnership

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2009

21 Sep 09 (TravMedia.com): The Houston Rockets and Clutch City Sports & Entertainment and Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced today the signing of a corporate partnership making…

Global

Continental adds new benefits to OnePass FFP

Mark Elliott Sep 11, 2009

HOUSTON, Sept. 10, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced changes to its OnePass frequent flyer program, adding new benefits for its customers. Some of…

Global

Continental load factor rises in August

Mark Elliott Sep 2, 2009

HOUSTON, Sept. 1, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported an August consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 85.8 percent, 1.9 points above the…

Global

Travel Offers w/e 28 August 09

Mark Elliott Aug 28, 2009

20% discounts in Asia with LHW Enticing 20% discounts at some of the most luxurious and sensational private villas in Thailand, Vietnam and the Maldives are on offer through The…

Global

Continental changes trans-Atlantic baggage policy

Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2009

HOUSTON, Aug. 26, 2009 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced changes to its checked baggage policy for customers traveling between Europe and the United…

Global

Continental to join Star Alliance in October

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2009

Continental Airlines has announced that it plans to join Star Alliance on 27 October 2009. The Houston-based carrier will end its participation in SkyTeam after its last scheduled…

Global

‘Extreme turbulence’ injures 26

Mark Elliott Aug 5, 2009

At least 26 people were injured when a Continental Airlines jet hit "extreme turbulence", CNN has reported. The Boeing 767, travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Houston,…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways wraps up US tour with NYC opening

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2009

Qatar Airways concluded of a series of office openings in the US with an official ceremony in New York attended by a host of local dignitaries, celebrities and influential business…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways strengthens US presence

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2009

Qatar Airways has affirmed its commitment tothe US market with the official opening of a new office in Washington, DC, witha festive ceremony attended by locals VIPs and business…

Global

Continental to cut 1,700 jobs

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2009

Continental Airlines posted a steeper second-quarter loss as the slump in business travel and fears about the H1N1 virus hurt revenue, and said it will cut its work force by 4%. Reuters…

Global

Etihad, American Airlines sign codeshare agreement

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2009

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

Global

New airline expected to enter Fiji market

Mark Elliott May 19, 2009

A new airline is expected to enter the Fiji market, according to Tourism Fiji's Chairman, Patrick Wong. According to a Fiji Times report, the as yet unnamed airline will…

Global

Plane type catches fire on landing

Mark Elliott May 14, 2009

Passengers have been evacuated from a plane in the US after one of its tyres caught fire on landing at Houston airport. The BBC reported that crew and passengers on the Southwest Airlines…

Global

QR wraps up Indian roadshow

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2009

Qatar Airways has wrapped up its pan-Indian roadshow promoting its new daily flights to Houston, which start today.The week-long press conferences, attended by over 250 media,…

Global

Travel Offers w/e 13 March 09

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2009

Travel industry offers at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is offering an exclusive rate for travel industry partners. From now until…

Airlines and Aviation

Face-to-Face: Akbar al Baker, Chief Executive Officer, Qatar Airways

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2009

1) Qatar has announced plans to expand in China. Can you expand on specific routes you envisage developing, and how important is China to your company plans?Specific routes targeted for…

Global

US airports benefit from economic stimulus

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2009

US President Barack Obama's US$787 billion economic stimulus programme will see some US$1.1 billion being injected into a programme that would help airports in the country upgrade.A USA…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways seeks damages from Boeing

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2009

Qatar Airways is seeking compensation from Boeing after delays to its 787 Dreamliner delivery schedule affected the airline's expansion plans. Gulf News reported that Qatar has 30…

Features

Injuries as Continental flight skids off runway

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2008

A Continental Airlines flight has skidded off the runway during takeoff at Denver airport, injuring a several passengers, Bloomberg has reported. The Boeing 737-500 aircraft was…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Continental to conduct biofuel flight

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2008

Continental Airlines has announced plans for the first biofuel-powered demonstration flight of a US commercial airliner, to be conducted in Houston on 7 January.The demo flight,…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar launches New York flights

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2008

Qatar Airways has launched direct daily flights to New York's JFK International Airport. The Doha-JFK services become Qatar's second daily flight to the US, adding to existing…

Global

Emirates takes off for LAX

Mark Elliott Oct 28, 2008

Emirates' inaugural service to Los Angeles took off on Sunday, making the Dubai-based carrier the first Middle Eastern airline to link the region with the US West Coast, the Gulf…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates non-stop to California

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2008

Emirates has announced the launch of direct flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco, the Gulf News has reported. The commencement of DXB-LAX services on 1 October will mark the first…

Airlines and Aviation

Kingfisher’s new points

Mark Elliott May 13, 2008

"We would be flying to Bangladesh, Houston and New York by end of August. Sri Lanka has been in the list of Kingfisher's expansion of horizons for a long time," Regional Manager…

United States

More Chinese want to visit US: report

Apr 25, 2008

Research from Taylor Nelson Sofres shows that after the confirmation of the ADS for the US, more Chinese now want to visit the country. It said post-ADS confirmation, over half (54%) of…

Tourism Boards

Texas shoots for China

Mar 12, 2008

Tourism authorities in the US state of Houston have launched a campaign to attract Chinese tourists that banks on the appeal of superstar basketball player Yao Ming. The "My Houston"…

Airlines and Aviation

Busy year ahead for Qatar Airways

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2008

Qatar Airways has unveiled its summer 2008 expansion programme with capacity increases to some destinations.Expansion highlights include an extra daily flight to London Heathrow taking…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India to launch Bangalore-San Francisco flights

Mark Elliott Feb 13, 2008

Air India plans to introduce non-stop flights between Bangalore and San Fransisco later this year. The airline also plans to start flights to Washington and Texas (either Houston or…

Airlines and Aviation

SkyTeam looks forward to EU-US Open Skies

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2008

Global airline alliance SkyTeam said it's increasing its presence at London Heathrow International Airport next month as the EU-U.S. open skies agreement takes effect. From March…

Features

In US, small airports are big: survey

Mark Elliott Oct 10, 2007

Smaller airports offer few restaurants, shops and services, but they're favoured by many American business travellers, a USA Today report said.There's less traffic driving to…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates spears head road show

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2007

From Ahmedabad in India to Sao Paulo in Brazil, Emirates is traversing the globe aimed at raising awareness, primarily within the travel and tourism industry, ahead of the…