Sports Tourism

Los Angeles takes center stage at Paris 2024 closing ceremony as host city of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic games

Kanchan Nath Aug 12, 2024

In a spectacular closing ceremony for the 2024 Olympic Games, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass received the official Olympic flag from Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, marking the countdown to the LA28…

Awards

Star Alliance Los Angeles Lounge named North America’s Leading Airport Lounge at the World Travel Awards 2024

Kanchan Nath Jul 8, 2024

Star Alliance’s Los Angeles airport lounge has been honoured with the title of North America's Leading Airport Lounge for the fifth year running at this year's prestigious World Travel…

Guest Column

Is the Hype Real? Flying Los Angeles to Panama City

Alex Martin May 30, 2024

Looking for a new escape from the daily routine of your Los Angeles work life but not sure where to go? Well, you can choose Panama City for this escape. Moreover, you are one of many who…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand celebrates four direct decades to Los Angeles

Kanchan Nath Apr 1, 2024

Air New Zealand is celebrating four decades of connecting New Zealanders directly with the bright lights of Hollywood.

Guest Column

Los Angeles to Puerto Vallarta – An International Flight on a Budget

Alex Martin Feb 26, 2024

Los Angeles is an incredibly diverse city, with a rich tapestry of cultures and ethnicities. Its neighborhoods reflect this diversity, each with its distinct character. For Los Angeles…

Tourism

How to see more while spending less in Los Angeles

Kristin Mariano Jun 26, 2023

Think of Los Angeles and you might imagine the rich and famous on a shopping spree in Beverly Hills. But did you know that LA is surprisingly welcoming for the budget traveller too?…

Eturbo News

New Bangkok, Bangalore and Los Angeles Flights on Lufthansa

Harry Johnson Apr 27, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Lufthansa will offer a total of five destinations to the Indian subcontinent from its two hubs in Frankfurt and Munich Full article: New Bangkok, Bangalore and Los…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines returns to Hollywood with Los Angeles – Auckland Route

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2023

Following its official return to New Zealand last year, American Airlines has announced a new seasonal service between Auckland (AKL) and Los Angeles (LAX).

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines returns to Hollywood with Los Angeles – Auckland route

Kristin Mariano Apr 25, 2023

Launching on Dec. 21, the new route to Hollywood marks the airline’s second operation to Auckland, following the successful launch of its Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) route in late 2022. The…

Eturbo News

New Taipei to Los Angeles Flight on STARLUX Airlines

Harry Johnson Mar 17, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | STARLUX Airlines also announced its new designation as the “Official International Airline Partner of the LA Clippers” Full article: New Taipei to Los Angeles Flight on…

Air

Delta announces new Los Angeles-Auckland service

Joe Cusmano Jan 26, 2023

Delta has announced that on 28 October 2023, they will start operating a brand-new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Auckland. Delta will operate its Airbus A350-900, which has 32…

Cruise

Viking Names Its Newest Ship “Neptune” In Los Angeles

Joe Cusmano Jan 16, 2023

Viking Neptune, the company’s newest ocean liner, was named during a ceremony in Los Angeles. Nicole Stott, a retired NASA astronaut, aquanaut, and artist, gave the ship a blessing of…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta Ups Sydney Los Angeles Flights

Joe Cusmano Dec 19, 2022

Delta Air Lines has upped the stake on the Sydney-Los Angeles route by increasing its nonstop schedule to 10 flights per week starting 16 December 2022. The flights will be operated…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Removes The A380 From Melbourne-Los Angeles

Joe Cusmano Oct 28, 2022

According to the most recent wave of schedule changes washing across Qantas’ calendar, anyone intending to travel first class on the superjumbo next year between Melbourne and Los…

Airlines and Aviation

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

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2022

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

Tourism

Los Angeles targets UK with new ‘Now Playing’ campaign

Kristin Mariano Oct 13, 2022

Los Angeles Tourism invites visitors to discover what’s “Now Playing” in the City of Angels with the kick-off of a creative new advertising campaign spotlighting the incomparable breadth…

Princess Cruises marks year-round sailings from Los Angeles

Megha Paul Jul 14, 2022

This will mark the line’s first-ever summer season to Mexico, Hawaii, and the California Coast, with Emerald Princess sailing on a series of voyages ranging from five- to 16-days between May…

Princess Cruises announces new summer cruises from Los Angeles

Harry Johnson Jul 12, 2022

3,080-guest Princess MedallionClass cruise ship features nearly 700 balconies, world-class dining, and dazzling entertainment Princess Cruises announces new summer cruises from Los Angeles…

Los Angeles Tourism strengthens India connection

Megha Paul Aug 22, 2019

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) is deepening its foothold in the India market with the appointment of Seema Kadam as it’s first-ever regional director in…

Technology

Blacklane to open New York and Los Angeles offices

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2019

Global chauffeur and airport concierge service Blacklane will open two US offices this fall. The New York and Los Angeles crew will grow business-to-business sales and improve…

Attractions

Big Bus Tours adds Los Angeles to its global portfolio

Kristin Mariano May 30, 2018

London’s Big Bus Tours will start cruising the roads of Los Angeles in the fall and will aim to provide tourists with a never-before-seen look of the city.

Hotels

NFL affects hotel market: Chargers’ move to Los Angeles causes 19.5% decline in revenues

Tian Tolentino Feb 5, 2018

Since the early years of the National Football League (NFL), teams had to move cities in order to survive financial instability. These moves influence hotel markets and it shows in data…

Cruise

Viking welcomes ship to Los Angeles for first time

Jill Sayles Jan 5, 2018 15

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

United States

Rock and Brews at Los Angeles International Airport Named Airport “Bar Of The Year”

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2017 0

Airport Restaurant and Retail Pioneer Crews Takes Restaurant Concept.  Co-Founded by KISS Front Men Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to New Heights. LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – Rock & Brews, the…

United States

Funway targets young culture vultures to Los Angeles

Jill Sayles Jun 14, 2017

Funway Holidays is highlighting Los Angeles' cultural side, in particular to families and have put together some special packages.  Malcolm Davies, product destination manager for…

United States

Discover Los Angeles Launches Immersive Destination App

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2017 0

Discover Los Angeles, the city’s official tourism marketing organization, in partnership with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission, has released the Discover L.A. app, a pocket guide…

Technology

DidaTravel’s global summer hotel bookings close to doubling pre-pandemic levels

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2023

DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel distribution company – reveals that their global hotel bookings for the summer season (June 1 - August 31) have already surpassed 2019 levels by an…

Airlines and Aviation

Get closer to the Super Bowl with Aer Lingus

Kanchan Nath Feb 14, 2023

Aer Lingus offers seamless connections from the UK via its Dublin hub to 12 North American cities, including popular locations across the West Coast, such as San Francisco, Seattle and Los…

The Standard Hotels lift spirits up worldwide as it closes doors in US and UK

Kristin Mariano Mar 25, 2020

The global hospitality community has never seen anything like what has occurred over the past week. The mandated shut downs and social distancing has forced many to close their doors.

Tourism

Weapons-grade tourism: US set to lose billions in revenue as Chinese tourist numbers dwindle

Kristin Mariano Jul 14, 2018

China claimed that Chinese tourists are “reluctant” to travel to the United States due to the escalating trade tensions and security concerns.

United States

Westfield Announces ‘Up Close: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel’

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2017 0

Immersive Limited-Run, Museum-Quality Exhibit Begins Six-Week Engagement On September 1 At Westfield Garden State Plaza in New York. Westfield Corporation has announced the Garden State…

Airports

LAWA, URW and Delta Air Lines celebrate local, minority-owned business participation milestone at LAX Terminal

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2024

Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), in partnership with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports and Delta Air Lines, celebrated the local and minority businesses powering the latest dining…

Airports

LAX receives final cars for Automated People Mover Train

Kanchan Nath Aug 24, 2024

The final 4 Automated People Mover (APM) train cars arrived at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), bringing the total number on site to 44.

Hotels

Rockwell Group unveils reimagined interiors for Posada Terra Santa

Kanchan Nath Aug 8, 2024

Rockwell Group, the architecture and design studio based in New York with offices in Madrid and Los Angeles, has reimagined the interiors for Posada Terra Santa in Mallorca, Spain, marking a…

TDM Guest Contributor

Fiji Airways Set to Fly with New Airbus A350 Service to Dallas

Joe Cusmano Jul 14, 2024 0

In a bid to expand its North American footprint, Fiji Airways is seeking approval for a new route to Dallas. This route will join the airline's other US destinations, which include Honolulu,…

MICE

Global Travel Collection announces 2024 Elevate Connections in three cities

Kanchan Nath May 1, 2024

Global Travel Collection’s annual conference returns in 2024, newly reimagined as a series of one-day events called Elevate Connections, set to take place in three key destinations: London,…

Global

Swedish amusement park Liseberg wins THEA Classic Award

Kanchan Nath Mar 21, 2024

At a a prize ceremony in Los Angeles, Liseberg received a THEA Classic Award. This marks the third time for Liseberg over the awards 30-year history, and the second time in just two years.

TDM Guest Contributor

Royal Caribbean Unveils New Short Cruises to the Caribbean and The Bahamas

Joe Cusmano Mar 4, 2024 0

The Lineup Includes Quantum of the Seas’ Hollywood Debut in Los Angeles and Wonder of the Seas in Miami for the First Time The post Royal Caribbean Unveils New Short Cruises to the…

TDM Guest Contributor

MSC Cruises Sets Sail for the Canary Islands in Winter 2024-25

Joe Cusmano Feb 28, 2024 0

MSC Cruises has launched a 7-night itinerary with MSC Opera to some of the most desirable winter sun destinations in the Canary Islands and Madeira. The post MSC Cruises Sets Sail for the…

Sports Tourism

MLB Agrees to International Partnership With JTB Corp. Japan’s Largest Travel Agency

Kanchan Nath Jan 30, 2024

JTB announced a new multi-year international partnership with Major League Baseball (MLB). As part of the new multi-national business arrangement, JTB is an official sponsor of MLB’s WORLD…

Eturbo News

Star Alliance Named World’s Best Airlines Alliance at Skytrax

Binayak Karki Jun 20, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Star Alliance has once again been awarded the prestigious the title of World’s Best Airlines Alliance at famous Skytrax World Airline Alliance Awards 2023. Its famous Los…

Global

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

Kanchan Nath Jun 1, 2023

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

MICE

The Travel & Adventure Show Series concludes the 2023 season with over 150,000 attendees and 1,200+ Exhibitors across 8 cities

Kanchan Nath Apr 24, 2023

The Travel & Adventure Show Series has concluded its season with their last show having taken place in Dallas April 1-2. America’s Favorite Travel Shows took place in 8 cities including:…

Eturbo News

Neptune is the Newest Viking Cruise Ship

Juergen T Steinmetz Jan 17, 2023 0

by: Juergen T Steinmetz | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel & Tourism News Viking Neptune, the company’s newest ocean liner, was named during a ceremony in Los Angeles. Nicole Stott, a…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta To Increases Frequency From Sydney

Joe Cusmano Apr 10, 2022

Delta Air Lines will increase frequencies on its nonstop transpacific service from Sydney to Los Angeles beginning 16 December 2022, just before Christmas.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas will resume the A380 services from April 2022

Joe Cusmano Oct 29, 2021

Three months earlier than previously planned; Qantas will resume the A380 service with two superjumbo jets beginning service to Los Angeles in April 2022.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas and Virgin’s bring forward flight schedules

Joe Cusmano Oct 19, 2021

Qantas has moved international flights to London and Los Angeles forwards by nearly three weeks, with flights to these locations now departing on November 1.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas sells out some overseas flights

Joe Cusmano Oct 5, 2021

Qantas said some of its December foreign flights were already sold out, particularly to London and Los Angeles.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas considering launching point flights to Singapore, UK & US

Joe Cusmano Sep 6, 2021

Australians may soon be able to use their frequent flyer points to book a flight to Singapore, London or Los Angeles on Qantas.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas plans international lounges reopening

Joe Cusmano Sep 3, 2021

Qantas has announced plans to reopen its international flagship lounges in Singapore, London, and Los Angeles in preparation for the resumption of Qantas international flights in December.

Global

Man jumps from moving plane after trying to breach cockpit

Joe Cusmano Jun 29, 2021

A man jumped from a moving plane at Los Angeles International Airport Friday night after an unsuccessful attempt to access the flight’s cockpit.

Cruise

Princess Cruises to resume cruising in USA this fall

Kristin Mariano Jun 21, 2021

Princess has announced its intent to return to service in the United States sailing from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Ft. Lauderdale this fall.

Why you have to visit Dana Point in 2020

Kristin Mariano Jan 21, 2020

In search of somewhere new and undiscovered to visit in 2020? Look no further than Dana Point, a quintessentially Californian beach town south of Los Angeles that is away from the tourist…

Startups

Lyft quietly debuts rental-car business

Kristin Mariano Sep 18, 2019

Ride-hailing company Lyft’s latest venture is rental-car business that it is currently testing in three California markets – San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Oakland.

Air

How LAX and BA got 400 passengers boarded in 22 minutes

Alastair Newport Jun 7, 2018

In an effort to speed up the boarding process, British Airways has been busy updating its system of boarding e-gates at a selection of American airports - including Orlando International,…

Travel Agents

Tourism board launches ‘L.A. Insider’ training program for travel agents

Tian Tolentino Apr 18, 2018

Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board launches L.A. Insider – an online training tool for travel trade professionals.

Tourism

West Hollywood Hotels 2018

Tian Tolentino Jan 17, 2018

Los Angeles captured a record number of visitor arrivals and it’s not surprising that the city of West Hollywood has an abundance of new hotels while some are getting makeovers.

United States

Hotel Indigo revives the Golden Age of Hollywood

Tian Tolentino Jan 4, 2018 10

Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown pays tribute to Anna May Wong, one of its main design inspirations with the debut of the Starlets of the Night package.

Airlines and Aviation

Can Hong Kong Airlines cure jet lag?

Alastair Newport Oct 16, 2017 15

Hong Kong Airlines has announced that it will launch a new non-stop service between Hong Kong and San Francisco from 25 March 2018. The new service will expand the airline’s presence in…

TDM Guest Contributor

Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Over 400 New Voyages for Fall-Winter 2026/27 Season

Joe Cusmano Nov 20, 2024 0

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled over 400 new voyages for its fall-winter 2026/27 season. This exciting announcement coincides with NCL’s highly anticipated Black Friday

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines elevates suites and first-class experience by exclusively offering Cristal 2015 champagne

Kanchan Nath Nov 18, 2024

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will become the world’s only airline to serve the iconic Cristal 2015 champagne, following an exclusive agreement with leading French champagne house Louis Roederer.

TDM Guest Contributor

Mondrian Debuts in the Gold Coast: A New Era of Lifestyle Hospitality in Australia

Joe Cusmano Nov 17, 2024 0

The highly anticipated opening of Mondrian Gold Coast in 2025 marks the brand’s exciting debut in Australia. This new venture promises to revolutionize the region’s lifestyle hospitality

Tourism Boards

San Diego welcomed 32 million visitors in 2024

Kanchan Nath Nov 15, 2024

The San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA) celebrated a triumphant 2024 fiscal year at its 70th Annual Meeting, held Nov. 13 at the newly renovated Jacobs Music Center.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates delivers NBA Cup to New York to mark the start of Emirates NBA Cup

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2024

The Emirates NBA Cup trophy touched down in New York yesterday to coincide with the start of the Emirates NBA Cup 2024, following its journey from the airline’s hub in Dubai.

Air

Japan Airlines flying the flag high for Expo 2025 Osaka

Mark Glanville Nov 14, 2024

Japan Airlines is helping promote Expo 2025 Osaka, with special livery on one of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft operating international routes.

TDM Guest Contributor

Princess Cruises Unveils Its Most Destination-Rich Voyage Ever: The 131-Day Circle Pacific Cruise

Joe Cusmano Nov 12, 2024 0

Princess Cruises has announced an extraordinary new voyage that promises to be its most destination-rich journey yet. The 131-day Circle Pacific Voyage, set to depart

TDM Guest Contributor

Virgin Voyages Sets Sail for Alaska in Summer 2026

Joe Cusmano Nov 5, 2024 0

Did you know that Virgin Voyages is sailing to Alaska? Voted the best large-ship liner in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards and the best

TDM Guest Contributor

Qantas Launches Nonstop Flights from Brisbane to Manila

Joe Cusmano Nov 3, 2024 0

Thanks to the Flying Kangaroo’s new service that took off last week, Qantas customers can now enjoy the convenience of flying nonstop from Brisbane to

Events

AlUla World Archaeology Symposium 2024

Kanchan Nath Nov 1, 2024

Day 1 of the AlUla World Archaeology Symposium (AWAS 2024) featured insightful discussions on the history of mobile communities and offered a sneak preview of the Middle East’s first showing…

Airlines and Aviation

Avianca unveils nonstop Chicago-Bogotá route

Kanchan Nath Oct 30, 2024

Avianca began its operation of the route that will connect directly Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bogotá, Colombia's El Dorado International Airport (BOG).

MICE

ART SG returns this January

Marga Manlapig Oct 29, 2024

ART SG stages its third edition at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from 17 to 19 January 2025.

Cruise

Virgin Voyages embarks on “Mystery Voyage”

Kanchan Nath Oct 28, 2024

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

TDM Guest Contributor

United Airlines Gears Up for Its Busiest Winter Season Ever

Joe Cusmano Oct 27, 2024 0

United Airlines is set to operate nearly 4,600 flights per day during the peak winter season, marking the largest winter schedule in the company’s history.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates introduces NBA livery ahead of Emirates NBA Cup

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2024

 As Official Global Airline Partner of the NBA and the inaugural title partner of the Emirates NBA Cup, Emirates is celebrating the arrival of the much-anticipated 2024-25 NBA season with a…

TDM Guest Contributor

Qantas Expands International Network with New Routes and Aircraft

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2024 0

Qantas is set to significantly enhance its international network with the addition of 220,000 seats, new aircraft, and a new route. These changes will cater

Hospitality

Jesper Soerensen takes helm at 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird

Marga Manlapig Oct 17, 2024

25hours Hotels announced the appointment of Jesper Soerensen as the general manager of its upcoming property 25hours Hotel Jakarta The Oddbird.

Global

Qantas continues to grow its global network

Marga Manlapig Oct 17, 2024

Qantas is boosting its international network with new aircraft and a new destination, as well as schedule changes.

Cultural Tourism

AlUla World Archaeology Symposium 2024 to explore theme of mobile communities

Kanchan Nath Oct 4, 2024

AlUla will host its second major archaeology gathering on 30-31 October, offering a unique opportunity for world leaders in archaeology and cultural heritage to engage in global dialogue and…

TDM Guest Contributor

Qantas Unveils New Brand Campaign in North America

Joe Cusmano Oct 2, 2024 0

For the first time in a decade, Qantas has launched a new brand campaign in the North American market, responding to the growing demand for

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to fly new route to Dallas Fort Worth 

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2024

Cathay Pacific announces further expanding its North America  network with the launch of non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Dallas Fort  Worth International Airport (DFW) for the very…

Global

Emirates’ retrofitted Boeing 777s with Premium Economy to roll out to six US cities

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2024

Emirates will be introducing its refurbished Boeing 777s on six routes in the US, providing customers with an elevated experience across all cabins, including the debut of its latest…

Tourism

Air China holds FAM trip for US travel agents

Marga Manlapig Sep 10, 2024

Air China and the China National Tourist Office (CNTO) recently organised a familiarisation (FAM) trip for travel agents from the United States. 

Global

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta announces new executive director

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2024

The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta announces that Julie Morgas Baca, will lead the non-profit organization as its new Executive Director. 

MICE

Sirreti announces an exclusive new global showcase event in New York

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2024

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

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines to resume direct service to Gold Coast, Australia 

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2024

Hong Kong Airlines has announced that it will resume non-stop  service between Hong Kong and Gold Coast from 17 January 2025.

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways introduces ‘Caviar’ to Business Class

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2024

As the only airline in the world to have won the Skytrax World’s Best Business class 11 times, Qatar Airways announces further enhancement to its business class service with the introduction…

Reports

Three Asian cities ranked among world’s 10 best workcation sites

Marga Manlapig Aug 8, 2024

A new report from the International Workplace Group shows that workcations have grown in popularity over the past several years.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates’ first retrofitted 777 aircraft takes-off to Geneva

Kanchan Nath Aug 7, 2024

The first Emirates Boeing 777 with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh sporting a new look has rolled into service, as it prepares to take off to Geneva as EK 83.

Global

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

Kanchan Nath Aug 1, 2024

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

TDM Guest Contributor

Princess Cruises Unveils Biggest-Ever Alaska Season for 2026

Joe Cusmano Jul 31, 2024 0

Princess Cruises, the leading Alaska cruise line, has unveiled its most extensive Alaska season yet for 2026. The highlight of this exciting season is the

TDM Guest Contributor

Oceania Cruises: Celebrate the Holidays in Style

Joe Cusmano Jul 29, 2024 0

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

Airlines and Aviation

Air France inaugurates a new airport journey for La Première passengers transiting through Paris-Charles de Gaulle

Kanchan Nath Jul 29, 2024

Air France inaugurated an exceptional new airport journey at Paris-Charles de Gaulle for its La Première customers. 

Airlines and Aviation

Private charter flights see spike following worldwide IT outage

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2024

Aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has said that, in the wake of the global IT problem last Friday (19th July), which caused thousands of flight cancellations, the private…

Guest Column

Add fun to your retirement with flights for seniors

Alex Martin Jul 24, 2024

There are some people who believe that your life almost ends after retirement while for most retirement leads to a new phase of life. So, what will you be doing now that you are too fragile…

TDM Guest Contributor

Jetstar Soars to Second Place as Brisbane Airport Hits Pre-COVID Passenger Numbers

Joe Cusmano Jul 21, 2024 0

Jetstar has ascended to become the second largest international carrier at Brisbane Airport, which has now reached 95% of its total pre-COVID passenger numbers. The

Airlines and Aviation

Avianca adds Chicago-Bogotá service

Kanchan Nath Jul 15, 2024

Avianca announced the launch of direct sales for the new route connecting Bogotá with Chicago, starting on October 27.

MICE

Signature Travel Network concludes successful 2024 regionals 

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2024

Signature Travel Network recently held its 2024 Regional events, reinforcing its commitment to educate and connect advisors and partners

TDM Guest Contributor

Silversea Unveils World Cruise 2027: The Three Oceans

Joe Cusmano Jul 3, 2024 0

In addition to 50 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 35 countries, the global voyage will feature exclusive events, dozens of S.A.L.T. culinary experiences,20 destinations that are new to a…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates unveils first destinations to be served with refurbished Boeing 777

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2024

Emirates has today unveiled the first cities on its network to be served with its newest Boeing 777 cabin interiors.

Cruise

Oceania Cruises offers more in-depth exploration in Polynesia

Kanchan Nath Jul 2, 2024

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is offering the industry’s most unique and extraordinary itineraries to explore the breathtaking region of…

TDM Guest Contributor

Sailing Toward Growth: Viking Cruises to Expand Fleet With Two More Ships

Joe Cusmano Jun 27, 2024 0

Italy-based Fincantieri, a titan among shipbuilders, has set sail with Viking Ocean Cruises in a maritime alliance that echoes across the waves. The contract, inked on

Guest Column

Bored With Routine : Weekend Flights to Transform Your Relaxation Game

Alex Martin Jun 20, 2024

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

Hotels

Soho House to open its first house in Japan 

Kanchan Nath Jun 18, 2024

Soho House, the global membership club for creative people, has announced plans to open its first House in Japan in 2026.

TDM Guest Contributor

Silversea Unveils Its Most Enriching Voyage Ever: The Three Oceans World Cruise 2027

Joe Cusmano Jun 6, 2024 0

Silversea has announced its most ambitious voyage ever for its World Cruise 2027, The Three Oceans. The Silver Dawn, one of the smallest world-cruising ships,

Guest Column

Weekend Flights to Destinations That Power Up Your Spirit

Alex Martin Jun 6, 2024

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

TDM Guest Contributor

Viking Makes Third Season Return to Great Lakes

Joe Cusmano Jun 5, 2024 0

New Voyages announced for 2026 will bring a Viking ship to Chicago for the first time.

Airlines and Aviation

oneworld says “Bula” to Fiji Airways as its 15th full member airline

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2024

oneworld®, the world’s airline alliance, has announced that Fiji Airways is to become its 15th full member airline.

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa flies from Munich Airport to Seattle for the first time

Kanchan Nath Jun 4, 2024

On Friday afternoon, 218 passengers flew with Lufthansa from Munich to Seattle for the first time. The airline is now offering three weekly flights from Munich to the US metropolis on the…

Travel Agents

Gold Medal take a total of 45 agents on fam trips across May 

Kanchan Nath May 28, 2024

Gold Medal and its specialist brands Pure Luxury, Cruise Plus and Incredible Journeys, have  arranged a multitude of FAM trips travelling this month, hosting a total of 45 travel agents …

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Viva Aerobus establish interline partnership offering more travel options within Mexico

Kanchan Nath May 27, 2024

Emirates and Viva Aerobus have signed an interline agreement to enhance connectivity for passengers travelling to Mexico.

TDM Guest Contributor

Emirates Elevates In-Flight Experience with Further Extensive Fleet Retrofit

Joe Cusmano May 20, 2024 0

Emirates is soaring to new heights with the announcement of an ambitious retrofit plan for an additional 43 Airbus A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft.

Tourism

DidaTravel announces +205% growth in USA hotel sales from source markets worldwide

Kanchan Nath May 9, 2024

DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel wholesaler – announced impressive year-to-date sales growth to USA destinations. 

TDM Guest Contributor

Princess Cruises unveils its most destination-rich world cruise ever for 2026

Joe Cusmano May 7, 2024 0

Princess Cruises has announced its most ambitious World Cruise yet for 2026. The 114-day voyage aboard the Coral Princess will visit a record-breaking 52 ports

Cruise

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

Kanchan Nath May 7, 2024

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

Travel Agents

NexusTours empowers Travel Agents with enhanced Travel Partner Portal ahead of IPW

Kanchan Nath May 6, 2024

NexusTours – the leading DMC in the Caribbean, Central America, and North America, and part of GoNexus Group is proud to announce the launch of its enhanced Travel Partner Portal, a dynamic…

TDM Guest Contributor

Virgin Voyages Announces Fourth Ship “Brilliant Lady” to Debut in September 2025

Joe Cusmano May 5, 2024 0

The newest vessel from Virgin Voyages to embark on North American Tour, adding New York, LA, Seattle, Alaska, and the Panama Canal to list of iconic calls.

Reports

Beaches and big cities reign for summer travel as Americans head to bucket-list destinations: Allianz Partners

Kanchan Nath May 3, 2024

Warm Mexican beaches, cool shades and thirst-quenching cocktails are on Americans’ radar, reveals Allianz Partners’ Top 10 Summer Travel Destinations survey for 2024.

Guest Column

Last Minute Flight vs Early Bird Find Your Perfect Deal

Alex Martin Apr 29, 2024

In general, people prefer to take trips that have been well planned so that they will not be faced with any difficulties upon their arrival at their new destination. For this reason, they…

Features

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

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2024

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

Airports

Top 15 Airports shared on Instagram the most each day 

Kanchan Nath Apr 21, 2024

With airports marking the start of a new adventure for many travellers, the tour experts at Explore Worldwide have revealed which airports around the world are getting tagged the most in …

Attractions

Tokyo Gendai announces galleries and themed sectors for its 2nd edition

Kanchan Nath Apr 17, 2024

Tokyo Gendai returns to PACIFICO Yokohama from 5-7 July 2024 (VIP Preview and Vernissage on  4 July), highlighting a selection of the best galleries from Japan, the wider Asia Pacific region…

TDM Guest Contributor

Regent Seven Seas Cruises Announces 2027 World Cruise – World of Splendor

Joe Cusmano Apr 16, 2024 0

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its 2027 World Cruise – World of Splendor, inviting curious travellers and discerning adventurers to embark on a journey The post Regent Seven Seas…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand inks its largest deal for sustainable aviation fuel

Kanchan Nath Apr 16, 2024

Air New Zealand and Neste have signed an agreement for nine million litres of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

Guest Column

Why Puerto Vallarta Should Be Your Summer Break Destination? Book a Flight Now

Alex Martin Apr 15, 2024

Puerto Vallarta is a city nestled in the Pacific Coast of Mexico. Puerto Vallarta is usually crowded during the winter months since it is the peak time for tourists, but if you prefer a less…

Features

Top ten most crowded cities with tourists per square kilometer

Kanchan Nath Apr 1, 2024

To identify the world's most visited cities by square kilometer, Deluxe Holiday Homes analyzed data such as visitor numbers, city populations and geographical areas in km².

Features

Top ten US beaches to visit this spring 

Kanchan Nath Mar 29, 2024

A new ranking, created by travel experts at DIVEIN Travel, scored each beach based on their performance across TripAdvisor reviews, hotel prices and availability, parking availability, drink…

Guest Column

Why there are much more cheap Domestic flights on offer?

Alex Martin Mar 27, 2024

More people fly domestically than internationally every year. Almost a billion passengers travel domestically every year in the USA. In the larger countries, there will be more domestic…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Cities in need of trees

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2024

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

Cruise

Windstar Cruises and Pacific Beachcomber announce new collaboration

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2024

Windstar Cruises, the leader in small ship cruising in French Polynesia, announces a new collaboration with Pacific Beachcomber, luxury operator of seven hotels in French Polynesia,…

TDM Guest Contributor

Oceania Cruises Unveils Vista’s Inaugural 180-Day 2026 Around-the-World Voyage

Joe Cusmano Mar 13, 2024 0

Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, is ushering in a new era of global exploration with the highly anticipated inaugural 180-day The post…

Tourism

The Advantage Travel Partnership welcomes new member First in Service Travel (F1S)

Kanchan Nath Mar 13, 2024

The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced a new member, USA-based travel experience company First in Service Travel (F1S), ahead of the official opening of F1S’ first UK office in April…

TDM Guest Contributor

Crystal Unveils 2026 World Cruise: A Masterpiece of Experiences

Joe Cusmano Mar 12, 2024 0

Embark on a journey of a lifetime with Abercrombie & Kent Crystal Cruises’ 2026 World Cruise. This extraordinary voyage will take you across the globe, offering an opportunity to explore…

Guest Column

Everything you need to know about cheap Domestic flights in the USA

Alex Martin Mar 12, 2024

There are various reasons why you would catch domestic flights in the USA. These could be related to your work or studies or you may be taking a holiday. There are numerous airlines offering…

Cruise

Oceania Cruises announces 2026 Around the World Voyage aboard its newest ship, Vista

Kanchan Nath Mar 6, 2024

Set sail on an epic 180-day world journey across six continents visiting 43 countries, 101 ports and 81 UNESCO World Heritage sites

Features

Top 10 Spring Break Destinations from Allianz Partners

Kanchan Nath Mar 5, 2024

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

Airlines and Aviation

Experience the movie magic of ‘Awards Season’ on Emirates ice

Kanchan Nath Mar 4, 2024

Starting in March, Emirates customers will be able to experience the best of modern movie magic on ice, as Emirates features the most lauded and awarded new films of 2023/2024.

TDM Guest Contributor

Cunard Announces New Voyages from September 2025 through January 2027

Joe Cusmano Feb 29, 2024 0

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

Cruise

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

Kanchan Nath Feb 29, 2024

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

TDM Guest Contributor

American Airlines Becomes the Only U.S. Carrier to Fly Between New York and Tokyo

Joe Cusmano Feb 28, 2024 0

In a significant boost to international travel, American Airlines is set to launch a new nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport The post American Airlines…

Technology

SITA celebrates 75 years of innovation and leadership in air transport technology

Kanchan Nath Feb 26, 2024

SITA, a global leader in air transport technology, is celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking seven and a half decades of groundbreaking innovation, unwavering commitment, and exceptional…

Cruise

Cunard Announces new Voyages from September 2025 through January 2027

Kanchan Nath Feb 23, 2024

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

Global

Top 10 most romantic places in the world to propose this Valentine, according to social media 

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2024

New data has revealed the most romantic places in the world to propose. The research conducted by the experts in customised jewellery at Glamira.com analyzed a list of 134 romantic places.

TDM Guest Contributor

American Airlines to Commence Service to Brisbane in October

Joe Cusmano Feb 8, 2024 0

American Airlines will launch a new service to Brisbane in October with its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft outfitted with Flagship Suite seats. The post American Airlines to Commence…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates boosts flights to Osaka, introducing A380 fitted with Premium Economy

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2024

Emirates will be boosting its services to Osaka with the introduction of the A380 starting from 1 June 2024.

Consumer

Users who haven’t cleared their browsing history could pay up to $254 extra on travel vacations…

Kanchan Nath Feb 2, 2024

In an era where online platforms dominate the travel booking landscape, consumers often rely on checking multiple sites to find the best deal.

Features

Best Destinations to Visit as a Female Solo Traveller 

Kanchan Nath Jan 31, 2024

Solo travel has risen in popularity in the last two years, and that trend is set to continue. In fact, one survey of 27,000 travelers has revealed that 54 percent of women are planning on…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay joins forces with more like-minded organisations to promote the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Kanchan Nath Jan 18, 2024

Cathay continues to make important strides on its journey towards becoming a sustainability leader, as it endeavours to cultivate increased collaboration with important stakeholders to…

Features

Top ten best American theme parks to visit in 2024

Kanchan Nath Jan 12, 2024

The research conducted by Westgate Palace Hotel at Universal analysed every amusement park located in the United States based on three key factors: Instagram hashtags, monthly Google search…

Features

Top ten Destinations to visit as a female solo traveller  

Kanchan Nath Jan 4, 2024

Solo travel has risen in popularity in the last two years, and that trend is set to continue. In fact, one survey of 27,000 travelers has revealed that 54 percent of women are planning on…

Cruise

Cruise Plus set sail towards their biggest campaign ever – worldwide sale 2024/2025 

Kanchan Nath Jan 1, 2024

Cruise plus, the cruising brand of dnata travel group UK, is aiming to make waves in January Peaks  with the introduction of their biggest campaign to date – Worldwide Sale 2024/2025.

Global

TTC Tour Brands announces Big Tour Sale

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2023

Guided travel company TTC Tour Brands is launching the Big Tour Sale with a range of discounts on 2024 tours with Trafalgar, Insight Vacations and Costsaver, including 129 itineraries…

Cruise

Princess Cruises Exclusive: Katmai National Park Cruise tour on sale now for 2024 Alaska Season

Kanchan Nath Dec 18, 2023

Solidifying its position as the leader in Alaska vacations, Princess Cruises today announced a new and exclusive Katmai National Park Cruisetour for the 2024 season, that promises a deeper…

Eturbo News

Princess Cruises Unveils the Largest Americas Season Ever for 2025-26

Joe Cusmano Dec 14, 2023 0

The Love boat’s two newest ships will sail from Fort Lauderdale offering eastern and western Caribbean itineraries.

Features

Top 10 Holiday Destinations for Americans from Allianz Partners

Kanchan Nath Dec 14, 2023

Allianz Partners USA has announced its annual Top 10 Holiday Destinations survey, which found Americans are planning holiday trips to New York City and Cancun, Mexico, as their top domestic…

Awards

Star Alliance is “World’s Leading Airline Alliance” at the World Travel Awards 2023

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2023

For the fourth consecutive year, Star Alliance proudly announces its victory as the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the esteemed World Travel Awards. The announcement took place at a…

Features

Unmissable US Sunset Destinations this Winter

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2023

With the majority of Americans prioritizing sunsets when they travel, new research from NOAA meteorologist Stephen Corfidi has revealed that these times of day are even better during winter,…

Hospitality

Accor Reveals 2024 Wellness Travel Trends

Kristin Mariano Nov 24, 2023

Many of Accor’s luxury and lifestyle brands and hotels are setting the trends with extraordinary wellness experiences. From athlete-inspired wellness to social well-being, Emlyn Brown,…

Cruise

Seabourn Announces 2026 World Cruise

Joe Cusmano Nov 23, 2023

Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury voyages and expedition travel, invites guests to experience its “2026 World Cruise – Ring of Fire: Hidden Gems, ” a journey of ultra-luxury, comfort,…

Air

United Airlines Plans First Nonstop Houston-Tokyo-Haneda Flight

Joe Cusmano Nov 18, 2023

United Airlines announced that it has applied to the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) for daily nonstop flights between Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport and…

Features

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

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2023

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

Reports

Shiji releases its Q3 2023 Global Guest Experience Benchmark report

Kanchan Nath Nov 15, 2023

The Shiji Global Guest Experience Benchmark report offers detailed insights into guest experience and satisfaction trends, providing hotels with a powerful tool – the Global Review Index…

Airports

DOT hails inclusion of CRK as world’s most beautiful airport

Kristin Mariano Nov 15, 2023

The Department of Tourism (DOT) celebrates the inclusion of Clark International Airport (CRK) as one of the world’s most beautiful airports this year, earning the prestigious Prix…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Group announces record half-year performance for 2023-24

Kanchan Nath Nov 10, 2023

The Emirates Group today announced its best-ever six-month financial result. The Group is reporting a 2023-24 half-year net profit of AED 10.1 billion (US$ 2.7 billion)

Air

United Adds 50 Daily Nonstops to International Destinations

Joe Cusmano Nov 9, 2023

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

Airlines and Aviation

Air India enters interline partnership with Alaska Airlines

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2023

Air India, India’s leading global airline, has entered an interline partnership with Alaska Airlines.

Airlines and Aviation

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

Kanchan Nath Nov 6, 2023

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

Airlines and Aviation

dnata partners with Virgin Atlantic to support Dubai return this October

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2023

dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, is partnering with UK-based Virgin Atlantic to support the airline’s highly anticipated return to Dubai this winter.

Spas & Treatments

Embark on a journey to the heart of Finnish wellness with AITO Sauna

Kanchan Nath Oct 24, 2023

Embark on a journey to the heart of Finnish wellness with AITO Sauna —the epitome of an authentic Finnish home sauna experience.

Airports

Star Alliance opens new lounge at  Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 

Kanchan Nath Oct 17, 2023

Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, inaugurated its second lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport.

Air

Delta And LATAM Mark One Year Of Joint Venture

Joe Cusmano Oct 16, 2023

One year after launching their Joint Venture, Delta and LATAM have announced six new routes, flown 15,000 flights, and transported over 3 million customers. It covered over 56 million…

MICE

The Greek Theatre named “Amphitheater of the Year” by IEBA

Kanchan Nath Oct 16, 2023

The Greek Theatre has been named Amphitheater of the Year at the 2023 International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) annual conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Cruise

P&O Cruises Unveils Winter 2025/26 Collection

Joe Cusmano Oct 14, 2023

P&O Cruises’ new winter 2025/26 holiday collection is on sale from 18 October 2023. It will include new ports of call and itineraries alongside introductory offers, such as a 10%…

Global

Air Transat increases services from across the UK for summer 2024

Kanchan Nath Oct 13, 2023

Air Transat, voted World's Best Leisure Airline by Skytrax, has unveiled its summer 2024 schedule from the UK and Ireland, offering passengers more opportunities to explore Canada across the…

Tourism

Hollywood of Horror: The Most Popular Horror Filming Locations in America Revealed

Kristin Mariano Oct 13, 2023

Halloween enthusiasts and movie buffs, prepare to embark on a spine-tingling cinematic adventure this October! A comprehensive study conducted by travel insurance comparison site …

Global

Emirates’ Premium Economy to extend to São Paolo and Tokyo Narita

Kanchan Nath Oct 2, 2023

Emirates announced that its highly sought-after Premium Economy offering will be introduced to two more points in its network, São Paolo from 19 November and Tokyo Narita from 20 December.

Cruise

Princess Cruises Offers Themed Food And Wine Experience

Joe Cusmano Oct 1, 2023

Princess Cruises is uncorking two specially themed Pacific Coast Wine & Food Experience cruises onboard Discovery Princess, departing 1 October, and Sapphire Princess, sailing 8…

Cruise

Oceania Cruises Adds Seven 2025 Summer French Polynesia and Hawaii Sailings

Joe Cusmano Oct 1, 2023

Oceania Cruises has announced seven additional exotic summer sailings to French Polynesia and Hawaii in 2025 on board the 670-guest boutique hotel-style Regatta, which will go on sale on…

Cruise

Oceania Cruises announces seven new 2025 Summer Sailings to French Polynesia and Hawaii

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2023

Oceania Cruises has announced seven new exotic summer sailings to French Polynesia and Hawaii on board the 670-guest boutique hotel-style Regatta in 2025, which will open for reservations on…

Train

Making history: Brightline opens between Orlando and Miami

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2023

The first train, Bright Pink, arrived in Orlando at 11:05 a.m. and was greeted by more than 500 elected officials, business leaders, community partners and company leaders from across the…

Airports

Iconic airports that have been providing screen magic in films

Kanchan Nath Sep 26, 2023

Here are some iconic airports to see on the big screen today from all over the world, perfect for av-geeks and film buffs alike to enjoy.

Appointments

PATA welcomes Noor Ahmad Hamid as the new CEO

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2023

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Noor Ahmad Hamid as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and SriLankan establish reciprocal interline partnership

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2023

Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines.

Travel Agents

ATIA tells Senate inquiry a revolution is needed  

Kanchan Nath Sep 21, 2023

With international fares from Sydney in 2023 up to 99% higher than pre-COVID, and a lack of competition and capacity, the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has told the  Senate…

Cruise

Oceania Cruises Unveils Magical Holiday Voyages

Joe Cusmano Sep 18, 2023

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

Air

China Southern Gives Up The A380

Joe Cusmano Sep 13, 2023

About 12 years after receiving its first superjumbo aircraft, China Southern has decommissioned its last A380. The airline’s peak saw them using their five A380s on domestic and…

Tourism

Top vegan-friendly U.S. cities every traveller must visit

Kristin Mariano Sep 13, 2023

A new study analyzing the best cities in the U.S. for vegan travelers has been revealed, shedding light on the culinary landscape of cities across the country.   More than 15 million…

Hotels

Mondrian Hong Kong, to open in Greater China in Q4 2023

Kanchan Nath Sep 11, 2023

Leading Hong Kong’s renaissance, Mondrian Hong Kong is poised to redefine hospitality in the region with a singular blend of design, art, performance and imagination.

Features

Top vegan-friendly U.S. Cities every traveller must visit 

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2023

A new study analyzing the best cities in the U.S. for vegan travellers has been revealed, shedding light on the culinary landscape of cities across the country. 

Tourism

Learn about Native California through the state’s museums and cultural centres

Kristin Mariano Sep 1, 2023

With traditional homelands stretching from the redwood forests in the northern reaches of the state to the desert along the Mexican border, California’s Native American lands are as…

MICE

Mazatlán: The ultimate MICE Destination

Kanchan Nath Aug 31, 2023

Mazatlán, the Mexican beach destination on the Pacific Coast, which was recognized by the World Travel Awards as the Leading Destination in Mexico and Central America, has established itself…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates takes tennis-lovers courtside as Official Airline of the US Open for 12th consecutive year

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2023

Emirates is serving world-class tennis action to sports fans as it returns as Official Airline of the US Open Tennis Championships.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates marks one of its busiest summers ever

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2023

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, marks one of its busiest summers ever, carrying over 14 million passengers with average seat load factors exceeding 80% across its global…

Global

Top ten most expensive weekend getaways in America

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2023

Travel information site, Scott and Yanling, analyzed the 50 most-populated American cities to determine the average getaway cost for two people.

Global

Virtuoso® reveals top travel trends

Kristin Mariano Aug 23, 2023

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

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways increases New York frequency to three flights per day

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2023

Qatar Airways will increase frequency to New York (JFK) from two to three daily flights. Offering new connections between New York and more than 80 destinations in the Middle-East, Africa,…

Tourism

Explore art on the roads of Nevada

Kristin Mariano Aug 21, 2023

Nevada is the ideal destination for roadtrippers that enjoy a slice of culture with the roof down. Visitors can take a break, stretch their legs and feed their soul whilst exploring the…

Cruise

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

Kanchan Nath Aug 15, 2023

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

Tourism

8 spots around the world ideal for Ken to ‘just Beach’

Kristin Mariano Aug 10, 2023

Barbie has taken the world by storm and one of the most iconic scenes sees Ken (played by Ryan Gosling) attempt to ride the waves that nearly ends up in the ultimate beach off. We’ve…

Airlines and Aviation

Over 160,000 customers trade up to experience Emirates Premium Economy

Kanchan Nath Aug 3, 2023

After setting new industry benchmarks in Premium Economy travel, Emirates is celebrating a banner first year of full-service operations with the highly popular cabin class.

Tourism

Top road trip destinations inspired by Barbie

Kristin Mariano Aug 3, 2023

Searches for ‘pink destinations’ have increased by 158% in the past week since the release of the hotly anticipated movie ‘Barbie.’ Similarly, according to research by SIXT, there has been…

Features

Members of Congress introduce Kangaroo Protection Act to end sales of Kangaroo Skins

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2023

Leading a bipartisan group of three Republicans and three Democrats as sponsors, U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Penn., and Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., introduced the Kangaroo…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair showcases its new look to destinations

Kanchan Nath Jul 28, 2023

Finnair is bringing its new elevated long-haul experience to more destinations than ever, as it prepares to celebrate its centenary later this year. 

Airports

Top ten busiest airports

Kanchan Nath Jul 26, 2023

Calculated using international frequency alone, here is the list of ten busiest international airports, with 4,907,003 international seats, Dubai International airport tops the list, holding…

Travel Agents

Travel Republic celebrates its 20 year anniversary with new brand identity

Kanchan Nath Jul 23, 2023

Travel Republic has revealed a new look for its ‘iconic’ brand across all its customer-facing activities, including its website  and social media channels.

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways celebrates the grand finale of the Concacaf Gold Cup 2023 as the Official Airline Partner

Kanchan Nath Jul 19, 2023

Qatar Airways presented its world-class hospitality and commitment to excellence as the Official Airline Partner for the highly anticipated 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup Final.

Eturbo News

International Air Travel to and from the US is Booming

Harry Johnson Jul 19, 2023 0

United States-International air passenger traffic in June 2023 was up 19 percent compared to June 2022 traffic. International Air Travel to and from the US is Booming Copyright: eTurboNews…

MICE

ITB China 2023 all set for a live return from 12 – 14 September 2023

Kanchan Nath Jul 17, 2023

ITB China, the highly anticipated marketplace for China's travel industry, is gearing up for its grand live event from 12 - 14 September 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada Opens First Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport

Kanchan Nath Jul 15, 2023

Air Canada has opened its brand-new Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the airline's 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf Lounge in the U.S.

Guest Column

The 10 Best Airports in the World for Food

AKM Mahfuzul ALAM Jul 13, 2023

The 10 Best Airports in the World for Food Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), Singapore Part Dream Garden, Part Sculpture Park, it comes as no surprise that this Airport is one…

Airports

Top ten world’s most expensive weekly airport parking fees

Kanchan Nath Jul 7, 2023

The new report, conducted by Moneybarn, looked at the largest airports in every country by the number of commercial passengers to find out which has the most expensive weekly parking rate. 

Train

High-Speed Rail is the cure for travel chaos

Kanchan Nath Jul 5, 2023

A nationwide electric high-speed rail network in the U.S. would circumvent chaos and enable millions of Americans to travel safely and efficiently to visit friends and families on holidays.

Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways participates in the Business Travel Show Europe in London 

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2023

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

Hotels

Mondrian Singapore Duxton debuts with 302 keys

Kanchan Nath Jun 29, 2023

The Brand’s Southeast Asian debut brings together the very best in hospitality, cuisine, design and art in the city’s most exciting neighbourhood.

Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways is the official carrier of the exhibition “Imagining the Future. Leonardo da Vinci: In the Mind of an Italian Genius” 

Kanchan Nath Jun 28, 2023

ITA Airways is Official Carrier of the project "Imagining the Future. Leonardo da Vinci: In the Mind of an Italian Genius” the monographic exhibition organized by “Confindustria”, the…

Features

Top ten most popular TikTok travel destinations 2023

Kanchan Nath Jun 28, 2023

The travel and luggage experts at Bounce analysed the view counts of popular travel destination hashtags to reveal the most popular destinations on TikTok.

Airports

Top 20 airports for foodies

Kanchan Nath Jun 27, 2023

Singapore Changi Airport has been named the best airport for foodies, according to new analysis. The Airport Catering Index by online slots site Betway analysed some of the busiest airports.

Road

roadsurfer, Europe’s #1 RV/Camper van rental start-up, sees remarkable growth in its first year in the USA

Kanchan Nath Jun 27, 2023

Munich-based outdoor travel expert expands operations, gains popularity in Europe and the U.S., and secures a 21 million euros investment. 

Tourism

Accidentally Wes Anderson locations around the world for the TikTok trend

Kristin Mariano Jun 22, 2023

All Wes Anderson’s films follow a fascinating atypical aesthetic which showcases amazing architecture and a symmetrical style. His distinctive design has taken the internet by storm with…

Airlines and Aviation

Norse Atlantic Airways celebrates one year of Transatlantic flying

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2023

Norse Atlantic Airways, the pioneering long-haul low-cost airline, is proudly celebrating the first anniversary of its inaugural flight between Oslo and New York, marking a remarkable year…

Tourism

El Niño is back: 10 tourist destinations most likely to be hit hard

Kristin Mariano Jun 19, 2023

At MoneyTransfers.com, we've revealed 10 of the most popular tourist destinations around the world most likely to be impacted by El Niño and heightened climate uncertainty. Top 10…

Global

Emirates to offer Premium Economy on routes to India from October

Kanchan Nath Jun 15, 2023

Emirates announced that its highly sought-after Premium Economy offering will be available to customers flying to and from Mumbai and Bengaluru, starting 29 October.

Eturbo News

Delta Rolls Out Its Largest Trans-Atlantic Schedule Ever

Harry Johnson Jun 9, 2023 0

eTurboNews: More than 650 weekly flights across the pond in peak summer, a remarkable 30% increase in the airline's seat capacity compared to 2022. Read more: Delta Rolls Out Its Largest…

Eturbo News

Sothern California Hotel Workers Approve ‘Largest Strike in Hist …

Harry Johnson Jun 9, 2023 0

eTurboNews: UNITE HERE Local 11 could call for a strike at dozens of hotels with more than 15,000 workers as early as July 4th weekend. Read more: Sothern California Hotel Workers Approve…

Hotels

Tao group hospitality expands presence in London

Kanchan Nath Jun 9, 2023

Tao Group Hospitality has announced a partnership for a first-of-its-kind concept in London with new independent luxury hotel The BoTree.

Eturbo News

Sandals Resorts International Debuts Refreshed Logos

Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor Jun 1, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Modernized logos of iconic luxury all-inclusive Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts brands align inherent connections. Read more: Sandals Resorts International Debuts…

Sports Tourism

New York/New Jersey host city for FIFA World Cup 2026

Kanchan Nath May 24, 2023

The New York / New Jersey FIFA World Cup 2026™ host city launched its official logo and brand Thursday morning at a ceremony in Times Square celebrating the region’s participation in the…

Eturbo News

United Adds 35 Flights, 6 Routes, 12 Gates and 3 Clubs at Denver

Harry Johnson May 23, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Starting this summer, United also will double the total number of early morning departures and late evening arrivals in and out of Denver Read more: United Adds 35 Flights, 6…

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus to offer direct flights between Europe and Cleveland

Kanchan Nath May 22, 2023

Aer Lingus commences its inaugural service to Cleveland in Ohio, its first new transatlantic route since 2019, on cue with the surge in US demand for travel this summer. 

Eturbo News

American Hotels Support Nearly One in 25 US Jobs

Harry Johnson May 19, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Hotels paid employees more than $104 billion in wages, salaries, and other compensation, and supported $463 billion in total compensation Read more: American Hotels Support…

Air

Emirates Debuts Rugby World Cup 2023 Livery On The A380

Joe Cusmano May 17, 2023

As rugby fans prepare for the Rugby World Cup in France in 2023, Emirates has taken to the air with its love for the game written on one of its flagships, A380 aircraft. Over the…

Cruise

Princess Cruises Releases 75 Sailings for 2024-25 Cruise Season

Joe Cusmano May 17, 2023

Princess Cruises has announced 75 sailings to Hawaii, Mexico, and Coastal California for the 2024-2025 season. Princess bills itself as “Los Angeles’ hometown cruise line,” with four…

Air

Air New Zealand Attracts Visitors With More Capacity And Fleet Investment

Joe Cusmano May 17, 2023

Air New Zealand is investing significantly in its fleet, capacity, and marketing to improve the flying experience for customers and support New Zealand’s tourism industry. The airline…

car rental

2023 Best Summer Travel Destinations in US

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eTurboNews: The average flight to a popular summer destination costs $413, lasts 4 hours and 13 minutes and has 0.4 connections Read more: 2023 Best Summer Travel Destinations in US…

Global

Top 2023 Summer Travel Destinations by Allianz Partners USA

Kanchan Nath May 16, 2023

With the summer travel rush about to begin, Allianz Partners’ Top 10 Summer Travel Destinations review reveals where Americans are escaping to, with Orlando and Cancun once again topping…

Reports

Transatlantic travel hits 99% of pre-pandemic levels: Cirium

Kanchan Nath May 15, 2023

With the US dropping all entry restrictions, allowing unvaccinated travellers to enter the country for the first time since 2020, Cirium have revealed data looking at the number of flights…

Eturbo News

Air Passenger Travel Between US and Europe Up 32%

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eTurboNews: April overseas visitor arrivals reached 72.6% of pre-pandemic April 2019 volume, down from 74.8% in March 2023 Read more: Air Passenger Travel Between US and Europe Up 32%…

Eturbo News

Air Passenger Travel Between US and Europe Up 59%

Harry Johnson May 10, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Overseas visitor arrivals totaled 2.158 million in March 2023; the 17th consecutive month overseas visitor arrivals exceeded 1 million Read more: Air Passenger Travel Between…

Sports Tourism

X Games is back in California!

Kristin Mariano May 9, 2023

X Games has announced its plans for the world's most elite action sports athletes to light up the Southern California coast with a series of engaging events spanning from San Diego to…

Cruise

Viking Takes Delivery Of The Newest Viking Saturn

Joe Cusmano Apr 29, 2023

Viking announced the arrival of the Viking Saturn, the company’s newest ocean ship. On Wednesday morning, the ship was unveiled for delivery at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy.…

Airlines and Aviation

Norse Atlantic Airways joins Vueling Global platform, powered by Dohop

Kanchan Nath Apr 25, 2023

Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has announced the addition of Norse Atlantic Airways to its Vueling Global platform, powered by technology provider Dohop.

Air

United announces largest South Pacific expansion in aviation history

Kristin Mariano Apr 20, 2023

United Airlines today announces the largest South  Pacific network expansion ever to and from the continental U.S., including the first non stop flight between San Francisco and…

Airlines and Aviation

New direct United Airlines flights b/w San Francisco and Christchurch from 1 Dec, 2023

Kanchan Nath Apr 20, 2023

United Airlines announces the largest South Pacific network expansion ever to and from the continental U.S., including the first non-stop flight between San Francisco and Christchurch set to…

Hotels

Bulgari Hotel Roma to open on June 9

Kristin Mariano Apr 17, 2023

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of Bulgari Hotel Roma on June 9th, 2023. Located in Piazza Augusto Imperatore n.10, the new hotel will be the ninth gem of the…

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways To Launch Direct Flights To Canberra

Joe Cusmano Apr 14, 2023

Canberra locals will soon be able to take advantage of direct Fiji Airways flights to the capital city of Nadi, with connections available to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver.…

Features

Top ten most Instagrammable beaches in the US in 2023

Kanchan Nath Apr 14, 2023

New research has revealed the most Instagrammable beaches in the US, with California’s La Jolla Cove coming out on top.

Airports

Priority Pass expands airport takeout service to 14M+ members

Kanchan Nath Apr 11, 2023

Priority Pass, the original and market-leading airport experiences programme, owned and operated by Collinson, has expanded its paid-for Airport Takeout service, helping travellers save time…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and United activate codeshare partnership

Kanchan Nath Mar 31, 2023

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

Reports

Top ten best global city destinations for music lovers in 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 29, 2023

The study by Bounce analysed global cities that were notable for their music scene, on factors such as upcoming music festivals, record shops, and music venues to reveal the best global city…

Airlines and Aviation

The Helsinki pivot – how Finnair navigated extraordinary market shocks

Kanchan Nath Mar 23, 2023

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

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.

Hospitality

Bespoke alpine living: Odin Hills redefines natural luxury in Niseko

Kristin Mariano Mar 21, 2023

Odin Hills, the master-planned luxury residential community is located in the heart of Niseko, Japan, offering the ultimate expression of natural luxury and bespoke design. To bring the…

Eturbo News

Air Passenger Travel Between US and Europe Up 87%

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by: Harry Johnson | February 2023 International Air Passenger Travel to and from the United States Full article: Air Passenger Travel Between US and Europe Up 87% Copyright: eTurboNews -…

Eturbo News

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

Harry Johnson Mar 14, 2023 0

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

Hospitality

Plum Guide partners with private network ONDA

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2023

Plum Guide will launch their collaboration with private community network ONDA. ONDA’s unrivalled portfolio of places and private spaces will provide Plum Guide customers with access to some…

Cruise

Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils ‘Epicurean Perfection’

Kristin Mariano Mar 8, 2023

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

Eturbo News

New London flights from LA, San Francisco, Washington, Boston

Harry Johnson Mar 1, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Norse Atlantic Airways launches four new routes from the US to London Gatwick, now offering a total of seven flight paths over the Atlantic Full article: New London…

Global

Korean Air to introduce Korean vegan meals

Kristin Mariano Feb 28, 2023

Korean Air will showcase a new Korean-style vegan meal, which is inspired from Korean traditional cuisine, as an inflight meal option starting from March.   To accommodate the growing…

Eturbo News

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand Launches Economy Stretch More Choice And Comfort

Joe Cusmano Feb 27, 2023

Flying economy class with Air New Zealand is now more pleasant than ever. Starting on 27 February 2023, passengers flying between Auckland and Los Angeles may purchase a new seating…

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…

Cruise

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

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023

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

Eturbo News

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…

Appointments

Gavin Landry appointed as the new Ex VP for Americas by VisitBritian

Kanchan Nath Feb 15, 2023

VisitBritain announced two major appointments on its team that will majorly affect its operations in its number one overseas market, the U.S

Reports

Top 10 music lover’s global city hotspot destinations

Kanchan Nath Feb 6, 2023

The study by Bounce analysed global cities that were notable for their music scene, on factors such as upcoming music festivals, record shops, and music venues to reveal the best global city…

Hotels

Bulgari Hotel Tokyo to open on April 4

Kristin Mariano Feb 6, 2023

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of the Bulgari Hotel Tokyo at 2-2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, on April 4th, 2023. The new hotel will be the eighth gem of the Bulgari…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Expedia: Flight searches up 40%

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

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

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand introduces measures to ease the pain and create certainty for disrupted passengers

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

With the airport reopened and international flights now underway, Air New Zealand is focusing its efforts on getting the 9,000 disrupted passengers around its network back into the skies –…

Hospitality

Four Seasons welcomes 2023 with new leadership, brand extensions and strategic portfolio growth

Kristin Mariano Jan 26, 2023

Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons continues to expand its development pipeline, elevating its experiential offerings and accelerating bold new ventures that capitalise on…

Tourism

Most popular travel aesthetics inspiring holidaymakers for 2023

Kristin Mariano Jan 24, 2023

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

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair embarks on European expansion

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2023

Finnair has revealed its European schedule for the coming summer, including a range of new routes. The Finnish carrier will launch three weekly flights to the Norwegian gateway of Bodø for…

Tourism

Your dream destination based on your astrology sign

Kristin Mariano Jan 20, 2023

The month of blue Monday and gloomy mornings has all of us wistfully searching for something to look forward to, as Google searches for the term "holiday" now reach 553K per month*.…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines announces summer schedule at London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2023

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

Global

Air Transat launches Canada and USA new year seat sale

Kanchan Nath Jan 6, 2023

Air Transat launches its Canada and USA New Year Seat Sale from 5th January, 2023, with return fares from London Gatwick to Toronto from as low as £379pp (approx. USD 456.17 ) return.

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways launches its biggest sale of the year

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2022

British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their biggest sale of the year, offering customers huge savings for bookings made before 31 January 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada partners with Cirque du Soleil

Kanchan Nath Dec 26, 2022

Air Canada and Cirque du Soleil announced the renewal of their exclusive partnership that will see Air Canada continue as the official airline for Big Top and Arena shows in Canada, the…

Airports

Star Alliance Lounge at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport now open

Kanchan Nath Dec 16, 2022

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

Cruise

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

Kristin Mariano Dec 9, 2022

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

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…

Special Reports

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

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2022

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

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

Goodbye boarding passes, hello biometric facial recognition

Kristin Mariano Nov 16, 2022

Boarding passes will soon be a thing of the past. Last week, Air New Zealand customers were some of the first to experience biometric verification at the boarding gate after a…

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

Austrian Airlines opens seven new destinations next summer

Kanchan Nath Nov 10, 2022

After a successful summer 2022 and a well-booked winter, the Austrian Airlines team is preparing for a sunny summer 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

Rex and Delta Begin Interline Partnership

Joe Cusmano Nov 3, 2022

Thanks to a new interline arrangement between Rex and Delta Air Lines, travellers from Armidale and Wagga Wagga may book a single ticket for round-trip travel to the United States. All…

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…

Tourism

Like London, Paris, Milan? The art, design and fashion in West Hollywood

Kristin Mariano Oct 31, 2022

In the aftermath of events such as Frieze and Fashion Week, West Hollywood’s thriving fashion, art, music and design scene stands firmly against cities across the globe. An…

Eturbo News

Royal Caribbean first in US to sail using renewable diesel fuel

Harry Johnson Oct 29, 2022 0

Today, Royal Caribbean Group became the first major cruise line operator to sail a cruise ship from a U.S. port while using renewable diesel fuel to meet part of the ship’s fuel…

Tourism

Haunted spots and ghost towns in California

Kristin Mariano Oct 28, 2022

With Halloween around the corner, we’ve collated some of the eeriest places across California, from fascinating ghost towns to haunted hotels. Whether or not you believe in ghosts, a…

Appointments

Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach unveils senior leadership team

Kristin Mariano Oct 24, 2022

Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt’s inaugural Andaz-branded luxury and lifestyle resort in Thailand, has unveiled its highly skilled and experienced executive management team ahead of…

Airlines and Aviation

United Adds Summer Service To Three New Cities in 2023

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2022

United Airlines announced the launch of its 2023 summer schedule, which includes new service to three cities – Malaga, Spain; Stockholm, Sweden; and Dubai, UAE – as well as six…

Air

Flights Are Full, And Airfares Are Increasing

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2022

You might want to finalise your Christmas holiday arrangements as soon as possible because airfares are soaring and showing no signs of going down anytime soon. Flights to some of our…

Tourism

Top 10 best cities to visit in Autumn

Kristin Mariano Oct 14, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines Plans to Resume Hong Kong Flights From January

Joe Cusmano Oct 12, 2022

United Airlines plans to resume Hong Kong flights as early as January, becoming one of just a few major airlines to resume passenger flights to the city, which has been largely cut off…

Airlines and Aviation

Lot Polish Airlines signs agreement with JetBlue Airways

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2022

Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines has signed an interline agreement with US carrier JetBlue Airways.

Air

The End Of The Iconic Queen Of The Sky

Joe Cusmano Sep 22, 2022

The Boeing 747 is undoubtedly the most well-known jet aircraft in history. Over fifty years ago, in Everett, Washington, the first 747 ever built took to the skies. Because it was larger…

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…

Air

Semi-private jet service Aero launches new routes for the winter season

Kristin Mariano Sep 16, 2022

Semi-private jet service Aero has announced its Winter routes to some of the most in-demand destinations across Europe and North America. From mid-December onwards, Aero will fly from…

Sports Tourism

Singapore flight bookings up 305% ahead of Grand Prix: Sojern

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2022

With this year's Formula One (F1) Singapore Grand Prix set to see its biggest turnout since its first night race back in 2008, the island city is once again ready to host world-class events…

Global

ITB China kicks off with 50 sponsors from over 20 destinations

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2022

ITB China Industry MeetUp (IMU), are being held both online and offline from 14 - 28 September 2022.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas, Air New Zealand Benefit From Foreign Airlines Operation Constraints

Joe Cusmano Aug 31, 2022

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

Air

Singapore Airlines and DHL Express partner for Boeing Freighter Aircraft

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2022

DHL Express has welcomed the arrival of its Boeing 777 freighter at Singapore Changi Airport.

Hotels

Four Seasons expands in Egypt with three new luxury hotel and residential projects

Kristin Mariano Aug 25, 2022

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts in partnership with real estate development corporation Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG) has announced plans for an extensive portfolio expansion in Egypt with…

Air

US transatlantic travel to Europe soars by 25%

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2022

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

HR & Careers

Pegasus Airlines appoints Bağdat as the director of marketing and e-commerce

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2022

Ahmet Bağdat, who’s been serving as group head of digital channel management and growth marketing at Pegasus Airlines since 2017, has been appointed director of marketing and e-commerce.

Global

Philippines tourism market to reach USD10.8 Bn in 2022: FMI

Kanchan Nath Aug 17, 2022

A market analysis by Future Market Insights (FMI) states that the global Philippines tourism market is poised to reach a valuation of USD 10.8 Bn in 2022.

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways To Launch Service To Vancouver

Joe Cusmano Aug 17, 2022

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

Tourism

What’s new in California this summer?

Kristin Mariano Jul 21, 2022

From new hotels and attractions to the best outdoors activities and culinary experiences, here are nine places that you should keep on your radar when heading to the Golden State this…

Airlines and Aviation

Norse introduces Orlando

Malcolm Ginsberg Jul 18, 2022

London next! New long-haul-only operator Norse Atlantic Airways (NBT) continues with its two-class Boeing 787 North Atlantic build-up with the introduction of Oslo – Orlando, a three…

10 bucket list travel adventures

Kristin Mariano Jul 11, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines boosts Japan services and restores pre-Covid connectivity to India in response to strong demand

Kristin Mariano Jul 8, 2022

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase services to points across Japan and restore its Indian network to pre-pandemic levels in the coming months.

Air

Finnair to unveil Helsinki-Mumbai flights from August

Megha Paul Jul 7, 2022

The Mumbai service will now start as a thrice weekly and go up to four times a week from this November

Tourism

Say Cheese! Qatar Tourism joins hands with photography app Explorest

Megha Paul Jun 30, 2022

Qatar Tourism has partnered with Explorest to debut the global photography in the region and unveil 75 of the greatest places to take photos across Qatar

9 alternative American adventures

Kristin Mariano Jun 21, 2022

With tourists set to return in droves to the major hubs, forgo old favourites and go off the beaten path with these nine alternative destinations. Wide-open spaces in Yosemite’s…

Banyan Tree launches new storytelling platform Compass

Kristin Mariano Jun 7, 2022

As we navigate a world in transition, what does it mean to create a  better future? The possibilities are endless, and Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts seeks to inspire people onward…

Air

Virgin Atlantic unveils second daily service on Delhi-London route

Megha Paul Jun 6, 2022

The additional daily connection from Delhi to London Heathrow offers more choice than ever, benefiting both business and leisure travellers

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines celebrates 40 years of service

Kristin Mariano May 23, 2022

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

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

Taking Dubai’s vision of tomorrow to the skies, Emirates launches Museum of the Future A380 livery

Megha Paul May 9, 2022

Emirates’ Museum of the Future A380s will be deployed on routes to Europe as well as key Arab regional cities

Tourism

New Zealand reopens to travellers after two years

Megha Paul May 4, 2022

Visitors from 60 visa-waiver nations, including the US and UK, can now enter New Zealand for the first time since the closure of borders

10 world’s most luxurious cities

Kristin Mariano May 4, 2022

From Michelin-star restaurants and top shopping destinations to opulent parties and high-end hotels, bon vivants are people defined by a life full of excitement and adventure.

Eturbo News

United Airlines: San Francisco to Melbourne flights resume now

Harry Johnson May 2, 2022

United Airlines: San Francisco to Melbourne flights resume now - United today announces the return of its nonstop service between San Francisco and Melbourne, beginning with…

Air

Emirates gearing up to ease travel ahead of Eid rush

Megha Paul Apr 28, 2022

The busy travel period is expected to start on April 29, with the highest volumes of travellers on the weekend before Eid, but travel is expected to remain high until May 9

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair flies to 77 destinations in winter 2022, as travel continues to recover

Kristin Mariano Apr 22, 2022

Finnair has updated its offering for winter 2022-2023, with a view to the Russian airspace closure.

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore latest destination to resume as flight touches down

Kristin Mariano Apr 4, 2022

The first Air New Zealand flight from Singapore in over 720 days arrived into Auckland yesterday marking the resumption of services to the Southeast Asian nation.

Cruise

Discovery Princess cruises ahead on maiden voyage in Mexico

Megha Paul Mar 29, 2022

Princess Cruises has revealed a first glimpse of its newest MedallionClass ship – Discovery Princess – celebrating her maiden voyage to the Mexican Riviera

Hit the road: 5 bucket list US road trips

Kristin Mariano Mar 29, 2022

Two years of lockdowns and border restrictions have made travellers eager to return to the open road. With the USA now firmly back on the map for UK travellers, discover some of the…

Hotelbeds partners with Tourism Authority of Thailand to attract US travellers

Kristin Mariano Mar 25, 2022

Hotelbeds is joining forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand on a campaign to promote the destination to US travel agents, one of its most important outbound markets.

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

Top 10 picture-perfect destinations according to TikTok, Instagram and YouTube

Kristin Mariano Mar 18, 2022

New research reveals the world’s most picture-perfect destinations reaching over 28 billion TikTok views and 150 million Instagram posts.

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Delta Cuts Ties With Russian Airline Aeroflot

Joe Cusmano Mar 1, 2022

Delta Airlines will no longer partner with Russian Aeroflot and has discontinued all codeshare and frequent flyer relationships due to the United States’ economic sanctions against the…

Tourism

Australia Reopened To International Tourist: The Wait Is Over

Joe Cusmano Feb 23, 2022

Australia’s international borders have reopened to fully vaccinated visitors 704 days after they were closed to battle the spread of Coronavirus in 2020.

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.

Air New Zealand B777-300ER Returns From 600 Days Of Grounding

Joe Cusmano Feb 17, 2022

One of Air New Zealand’s Boeing 777-300ER jets returned to service after being grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected the whole fleet.

Discovery Princess sets April date for new sailings

Megha Paul Feb 2, 2022

The newest cruise offering in the Princess Cruises fleet, Discovery Princess was delivered during an official handover at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone in Italy

Your 2022 travel escape based on your Chinese zodiac

Kristin Mariano Jan 27, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Offers A Slew Of Benefits For Direct Bookings,

Joe Cusmano Jan 25, 2022

Qantas is making a concerted effort to make it easier than ever for consumers to book flights directly.

Tourism

Most Instagrammable holiday destinations in the world

Kristin Mariano Jan 25, 2022

tombola analysed 2.66 billion hashtags of 100 popular holiday destinations across the world to reveal which were the most Instagrammable.

What Was All The Fuss About Airlines And 5G In The U.S

Joe Cusmano Jan 24, 2022

The latest hurdle in a dispute over concerns that 5G mobile phone service could interfere with aeroplane equipment prompted major international airlines to cancel flights to the United…

The Standard, Ibiza is opening its doors in April

Kristin Mariano Jan 21, 2022

The Standard, Ibiza, the White Isle’s most anticipated opening and the newest addition to The Standard’s growing portfolio, is officially taking reservations ahead of its 1 April 2022…

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.

Emirates Reopens 20 More Airport Lounges

Joe Cusmano Jan 5, 2022

Experience a truly relaxing time before your flight at one of Emirates’ lounges, with more scheduled to reopen soon.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific Has Cut Flights To Australia

Joe Cusmano Jan 4, 2022

Since operating and travel limitations continue to affect Cathay Pacific’s scheduling, the airline has decided to terminate nearly all flights between Australia and Hong Kong effective…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Returns A380 Sooner To Relieve B787 Pilots

Joe Cusmano Jan 4, 2022

Qantas is speeding up the first of its iconic A380 superjumbos back into service this month to relieve pressure on pilots of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners in Queensland.

Emirates reopens over 20 dedicated airport lounges

Megha Paul Dec 22, 2021

Emirates, which has resumed operations to over 90 percent of its pre-pandemic network, currently flies to more than 120 destinations worldwide via its hub in Dubai

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…

Air

The New Aircraft That We Will Be Set To Fly In Starting 2022

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2021

Aircraft deliveries have been delayed due to the pandemic, but there’s still something exciting in store for travellers who enjoy trying out new aircraft.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas To Recommence B787-9 Delivery In 2022

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2021

Qantas has confirmed that it will take delivery of three further Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners as early as next year, after suspending deliveries in May 2020.

The Standard, Hua Hin goes glam this festive season with celebrations on Thailand’s Gulf Coast

Chris Head Dec 15, 2021

The chic beachfront resort with a Miami Beach vibe unveils a calendar of festive events and activities, including curated dining experiences, beach parties, live DJs and more on Hua Hin’s…

Air

Vietnam resumes regular international flights from 15 December

Megha Paul Dec 10, 2021

In a plan submitted by the Transport Ministry, Vietnam wants to resume regular international flights on nine routes from 15 December

US leisure travel leads the recovery

Kristin Mariano Dec 9, 2021

A comparison of the world’s top destination cities, before the pandemic in 2019, and throughout 2021, illustrates the strong trend towards leisure travel leading the recovery.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas To Offer All A380 Seats To Frequent Flyers

Joe Cusmano Dec 7, 2021

Has the pandemic prevented you from redeeming many of your Qantas points? Qantas is giving some amazing deals right now, so take advantage of them.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas Sydney to Delhi inaugural flight takes off

Joe Cusmano Dec 7, 2021

A nonstop Qantas flight from Sydney to Delhi took off on Monday morning, marking the airline’s first journey to the Indian metropolis in more than 40 years.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas resumes flights from Melbourne

Joe Cusmano Nov 24, 2021

Qantas has announced that it will increase international flights from Melbourne beginning Monday and reintroduce Melbourne-London services beginning this Saturday, for the first time in 20…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa returns to profit in the third quarter

Joe Cusmano Nov 18, 2021

Following the relaxation of travel restrictions in Europe, Lufthansa has experienced a rise in demand, resulting in the company returning to profit.

Vaccination Updates

Air NZ to require vaccine proof or negative test for domestic flights

Joe Cusmano Nov 13, 2021

Air New Zealand has announced it would adopt new guidelines for domestic flights across New Zealand from mid-December, with all passengers required to either produce confirmation of complete…

Airlines and Aviation

First Qantas A380 returns to Australia

Joe Cusmano Nov 13, 2021

Qantas A380s will resume service early next year.

ITB China 2021 kicks off with who’s who of Chinese travel industry on board

Megha Paul Nov 9, 2021

The Marketplace for China’s travel industry is once again attracting a diverse exhibitor representation, quality buyers and sees a strong line-up of partners this year

Eturbo News

Epidemiologist calls for arrival airport testing in Australia

Joe Cusmano Nov 8, 2021

One of Australia’s leading epidemiologists has called for international arrivals to be tested for COVID-19 before leaving the airport.

Tourists will be allowed back to Australia before year-end

Joe Cusmano Nov 2, 2021

Tourists will be able to enter Australia without quarantine by the end of the year, but they must be double vaccinated, according to Scott Morrison.

Which airlines are operating international flights from Sydney?

Joe Cusmano Nov 2, 2021

More flights will depart Australia beginning this month, as Qantas and Jetstar have moved forwards the restart of some international routes.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas prepares planes for reopening of international travel

Joe Cusmano Nov 2, 2021

Qantas Airways engineers are hard at work preparing the airline's fleet for international flights to commence today, the first day that Sydney is open to fully vaccinated citizens and…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines get ready to fly again but what will be the airfare cost

Joe Cusmano Oct 28, 2021

When borders reopen, domestic and international airlines are bracing for a flood of tourists, as well as individuals who have not travelled to see their family in nearly two years.

The rebirth of travel in Australia

Joe Cusmano Oct 27, 2021

The international travel ban in Australia will be lifted on 1 November 2021, when New South Wales reopens to quarantine-free overseas travel for fully vaccinated citizens and residents.

Reopening updates

US reopens to foreign travellers on November 8

Joe Cusmano Oct 18, 2021

Following the statement on September 20 that the Biden administration would welcome these folks back sometime in "early November," the United States stated today that it will formally reopen…

Reopening updates

Airlines react to NSW decision to open international borders

Joe Cusmano Oct 18, 2021

Major airlines have reacted quickly to the NSW government's decision to end quarantine for returning Australians, enabling bookings for November, and adding extra flights.

10 best cities for party animals

Kristin Mariano Oct 15, 2021

MrQ has analysed university towns and cities across the country to determine the best locations for a student night out based on the balance between good vibes and budget drink prices.

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines’ passenger unruly behaviour caught on TikTok

Joe Cusmano Oct 14, 2021

Unruly passenger behaviour has become all too common in the United States, to the point where lawmakers are taking notice and considering making it a criminal offence.

G Adventures expands ‘United States of Adventure’ collection as US reopens

Kristin Mariano Oct 14, 2021

With the announcement that the United States will reopen to international travel this coming November, G Adventures is unveiling its expanded United States of Adventure collection globally.

Reopening updates

International travel from Australia could be moved to November 1

Joe Cusmano Oct 14, 2021

The reopening of Australia's borders and the implementation of the home quarantine programme might be fast-tracked to November 1.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022

Joe Cusmano Oct 12, 2021

After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.

Qantas announces second wave of international flights

Joe Cusmano Oct 5, 2021

Qantas intends to resume international flights to the second group of overseas destinations on March 27, 2022, two years after the pandemic-related grounding.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas plans to launch new international routes in 2022

Joe Cusmano Oct 1, 2021

After moving through with plans to begin foreign flights in December, Qantas is set to fly to numerous new international destinations next year.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas website international flight searchers spike

Joe Cusmano Sep 17, 2021

Searches for flights on Qantas' website have tripled, indicating that Australians are eager to return to international travel.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas reaffirms airline will ban unvaccinated travellers

Joe Cusmano Sep 15, 2021

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has reiterated that unvaccinated passengers will be barred from international flights when borders reopen, which he hopes will be in December.

Features

Here is Qantas’ new international flight schedule

Joe Cusmano Sep 10, 2021

Qantas has published the first international flights on Monday, December 20, 2021, resuming service after a whopping 21 months of absence.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates accelerates the last A380 deliveries

Joe Cusmano Sep 7, 2021

Emirates has been and will continue to be the A380's most important customer for many years.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas CEO: A380 ‘perfect’ to meet pent-up demand for flying

Joe Cusmano Sep 7, 2021

As the Delta variant forces governments around the world to reintroduce coronavirus travel restrictions, global aviation is still struggling to recover from the pandemic.

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways to resume Australia flights by December 2021

Joe Cusmano Sep 7, 2021

Fiji Airways intends to resume flights to Australia "before Christmas" in 2021.

Guest Column

10 Best Signature Tours for Post-Pandemic Travelers

Olga Bortnikova Sep 6, 2021

If you're ready to travel adventure and want a truly unique, stress-free experience, I have collected for you 10 best destinations where there are signature tours, which you can start this…

Australia extends international travel ban to December 2021

Joe Cusmano Sep 6, 2021

Australia's borders will remain closed and most international travel will be prohibited until 17 December 2021.

Emirates to receive final A380 in November

Megha Paul Sep 2, 2021

Emirates will receive three more A380 aircraft from Airbus this year with its last unit on order scheduled to join its fleet in November, bringing forward the original delivery timeline from…

Airlines and Aviation

What the future of flying looks like post lockdown

Joe Cusmano Sep 1, 2021

Comes Christmas, it may be cheaper to go and visit friends and relatives in London than flying from Sydney to Perth “provided the state opens its border”.

Airlines and Aviation

Air NZ will operate solely Dreamliner’s on long-haul routes

Joe Cusmano Sep 1, 2021

Air New Zealand is retiring its Boeing 777-300 fleet as it seeks to simplify its long-haul fleet in the post-pandemic era.

Airlines and Aviation

More than 20 airlines have said “C-ya” to Sydney

Joe Cusmano Aug 27, 2021

The border closure has taken its toll on Australian aviation, with Sydney losing more than 20 airlines since the outbreak began.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas reveals international travel start date

Joe Cusmano Aug 27, 2021

According to Qantas, flights to Singapore, the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom are expected to resume in mid-December, while flights to Bali and Thailand will resume in April of…

Air

Emirates rolls out custom liveries to celebrate UAE’s 50th anniversary

Megha Paul Aug 17, 2021

Emirates is marking the UAE’s 50th anniversary by unveiling special liveries on its Airbus A380s and Boeing 777-300ERs commemorating the nation's Golden Jubilee

Technology

TripIt offers vaccination info and airline COVID-19 guidance for travellers

Megha Paul Jul 27, 2021

TripIt from Concur, the world’s highest-rated travel organizing app, announced that travellers can now access vaccination information—including local requirements and vaccination rates—for…

Tourism

Israel to host Miss Universe contest for first time in Eilat

Megha Paul Jul 23, 2021

Global Miss Universe beauty pageant will be held for the first time in its history in Israel marking the event's 70th anniversary this year

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines suspends fights to Australia

Joe Cusmano Jul 22, 2021

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

Airlines and Aviation

Pax feared for lives during American Airlines security incident

Joe Cusmano Jul 15, 2021

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

Eva Air to unveil first Asian pilot of AOKpass

Megha Paul Jul 14, 2021

EVA Air has announced a pilot of AOKpass, the world’s most operationally advanced secure health certificate platform and app

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

Emirates restarts Mauritius route as island-nation reopens to international travellers

Megha Paul Jul 9, 2021

Emirates has announced it will restart passenger services to Mauritius this summer with two weekly flights from 15 July, as the island-nation gradually re-opens its borders

Vaccination Updates

Qatar Airways trials vaccine verification via IATA Travel Pass

Joe Cusmano Jul 8, 2021

Qatar Airways is the first airline to begin trialling Covid-19 vaccine authentication through the IATA Travel Pass mobile app, as the airline seeks to provide a more contactless, secure and…

Airlines and Aviation

Flight prices to Australia soar ahead of new arrival caps

Joe Cusmano Jul 7, 2021

Airlines were already struggling to operate long-haul flights to Australia with 50-60 passengers onboard; with the reduced caps beginning in mid-July, they will have no choice but to raise…

Air

Emirates reopens dedicated First Class Lounge in Dubai Airport to serve increased premium demand

Megha Paul Jul 6, 2021

Emirates has re-opened its dedicated First Class Lounge at Dubai International (DXB) Concourse B to serve the growing volume of premium customers travelling from and through Emirates' hub

Hospitality

The winners of the 1st edition of the LIV Hospitality Design Awards have been revealed!

Chris Head Jul 2, 2021

The program is one of the most highly anticipated acknowledgments in the Hospitality Architectural Design and Interior Design industry.

Airlines and Aviation

Flight attendant berates passengers who made job a ‘living hell’

Joe Cusmano Jun 24, 2021

At one point, a 22-year-old male passenger calls a female flight attendant "a fat gorilla" and hurls a vulgarity at her.

Features

Qantas creates ‘whacker’ to scare reptiles away from parked A380s

Joe Cusmano Jun 11, 2021

Qantas has developed a piece of technology dubbed a “wheel whacker” to help stop snakes and scorpions boarding planes it has parked due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Air

Passenger boards wrong flight and takes 3000km detour

Joe Cusmano Jun 7, 2021

When Gemma Cargin boarded the EasyJet plane in Manchester, UK, she decided to have a quick nap. After all, it was only a short 40-minute flight to Belfast where her mother was waiting to…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas plans to have six A380s flying again in 2023

Joe Cusmano May 24, 2021

Qantas has highlighted future plans that include the return of six Airbus A380 into operation by the end of 2023 as demand for outbound and inbound grows back to pre-Covid levels.

Vaccination Updates

Vaccine tours in the US lure wealthy Thais and expats to obtain COVID jab

Kristin Mariano May 6, 2021

Due to limited supply and lack of option for COVID vaccine coupled with Thai Ministry of Public Health’s declaration that locals will be prioritised on the distribution, some Thais and…

Features

Supporting sustainable travel: From Greenland, with love

Megha Paul Apr 26, 2021

Hjörtur Smárason, the new managing director at Visit Greenland talks about how the country aims to become one of the world’s leading destinations in sustainable tourism

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas remains confident its fleet of Airbus A380’s will return

Joe Cusmano Apr 22, 2021

Whilst airline chiefs across the world are saying that there is no future for the A380 to return into service, Qantas feels confident that the superjumbo will return.

Cruise

The top cruise lines for romance

Joe Cusmano Apr 12, 2021

Some cruise lines specialise in the sort of cruises that take romance at sea to a higher level.

Interviews

Fishing where the fishes are: How one woman steers 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts amid the pandemic

Kristin Mariano Mar 24, 2021

2020 started great for Ms. Anne Arrowsmith who was promoted to corporate general manager for 137 Pillars Hotels & Resorts after joining the Group in 2016 and helming the 137 Pillars…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air to trial IATA’s Travel Pass

Kristin Mariano Mar 19, 2021

Korean Air customers will be among the first in the world to have access to an IATA app that provides a secure system to manage their COVID-19 testing or vaccination information digitally.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific adopts digital travel passes for international travel

Kristin Mariano Mar 18, 2021

Cathay Pacific strongly supports the introduction of digital health platforms that securely validate compliance with the health-related entry requirements set by different governments.

Vaccination Updates

Emirates operates first fully vaccinated flight

Joe Cusmano Mar 2, 2021

Emirates operated its first flight with a fully vaccinated frontline team servicing customers at every touchpoint of the travel journey.

Vaccination Updates

Emirates operates flight with fully vaccinated frontline teams across all customer touchpoints

Megha Paul Feb 25, 2021

Emirates has become among the first airlines in the world to operate a flight with fully vaccinated frontline teams servicing customers at every touchpoint of the travel journey

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to axe flights to Australia except for Sydney

Joe Cusmano Feb 16, 2021

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

Thailand drops hefty bank requirement for tourist visas

Kristin Mariano Nov 24, 2020

The kingdom is quite serious in bringing back tourists in its shores as some Thai consulates dropped the hefty bank account balance requirement in order to attract more travellers to apply.

Qatar Airways Privilege Club cuts the number of Qmiles required to book award flights by up to 49%

Chris Head Nov 24, 2020

Qatar Airways Privilege Club now offers the most competitive award flight pricing among Middle East carriers Members can now travel with less Qmiles and no booking fees for award flights

Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop flights to New York JFK in November

Kristin Mariano Oct 21, 2020

Starting November 9, Singapore Airlines will return to New York when it launches non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport.

United Airlines doubles San Francisco to Shanghai flights

Megha Paul Aug 21, 2020

United Airlines says it will increase service to China from two to four weekly flights from San Francisco to Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport

All of Asia’s Eyes Turn to Bali

Gary Bowerman Aug 13, 2020

The countdown is on. Will Bali really open to international arrivals on 11 September – and if it does, who will visit? By Gary Bowerman

Tourism

10 best cities for freelancers

Kristin Mariano Aug 6, 2020

SmallBusinessPrices.co.uk reveals the world’s best cities to take your remote working job as well as the best cities for freelancers amidst the coronavirus.

Consumer confidence in travel is slowly returning

Megha Paul Jul 14, 2020

Consumer confidence is slowly returning, with two main trends- short-term booking windows and long-term reservations towards the end of 2021. This was revealed by the latest edition of…

Qatar Airways to fly over 65 destinations by mid-July

Kristin Mariano Jul 6, 2020

Qatar Airways welcomed the month of July by relaunching flights to 11 destinations. The airline will resume services to over 65 destinations by mid-July.

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic to resume flights in North America and Asia in July

Kristin Mariano Jun 5, 2020

Virgin Atlantic will resume passenger flights in July, starting with five routes to North America and Asia.

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

Megha Paul May 26, 2020

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

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand revises international network

Megha Paul Apr 28, 2020

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

Shop for cause: The Standard unveils Employee Relief Fund

Megha Paul Apr 23, 2020

With the unfortunate temporary closures of The Standard's seven hotels globally in New York, Los Angeles, London, Miami and the Maldives, it has left many staff, who serve guests and its…

Cathay Pacific to reduce passenger capacity by 96% in April and May

Megha Paul Mar 20, 2020

Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon will reduce capacity by 96% across its passenger network in April and May in light of the severe drop in demand due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic…

Australia

Coronavirus: Qantas announces leadership pay cuts and network capacity reduction

Alastair Newport Mar 10, 2020

Qantas Group has announced that CEO, Alan Joyce, will take "no salary" for the remainder of 2020, along with a range of sizeable cuts to its international services (reducing capacity by…

Air Canada to launch daily flights from Vancouver to Orange County, California

Megha Paul Mar 5, 2020

Air Canada announced it will launch non-stop service between Vancouver and Santa Ana in Orange County, California beginning 15 June 2020, subject to final airport authority approvals.…

Technology

Travel tech this week: Ride-hailing companies grow and expand worldwide

Kristin Mariano Feb 28, 2020

Ride-hailing companies worldwide are having a moment recently. With investments poured into companies to fuel growth and expansion as well as drivers’ fear of coronavirus.

Finnair adds extra frequencies to New York JFK airport for summer 2020

Megha Paul Feb 14, 2020

Finnair is adding additional frequencies to its popular New York JFK route for the upcoming summer 2020 season. With these new frequencies, it is adding a total of 250 flights between…

Kobe Bryant: LVCVA postpones all activity in light of tragic helicopter crash

Tian Tolentino Jan 27, 2020

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has announced it will postpone all activity surrounding the launch of its advertising campaign, in light of the tragic crash that…

Delta unveils innovative solution for pet travel

Megha Paul Jan 24, 2020

Delta is ushering in a new best-in-class travel experience for pets and their owners with the exclusive launch of CarePod. The introduction of this state-of-the-art pet travel carrier,…

Soaring high: Finnair’s passenger traffic reaches 14.7 million

Megha Paul Jan 8, 2020

In December, Finnair experienced strong demand and carried 1,154,000 passengers, 11.7% more than in the corresponding period of 2018. The overall capacity measured in Available Seat…

Delta completes 20% purchase of LATAM

Megha Paul Jan 2, 2020

Delta has completed its purchase of a 20% equity stake in LATAM Airlines Group. The USD 1.9 billion acquisition comes pursuant to the partnership the carriers announced in September.…

Flight to success: British Airways’ 20 resolutions for 2020

Megha Paul Jan 1, 2020

After celebrating its momentous centenary year in 2019, British Airways is now looking to 2020, with 20 New Year resolutions that are every bit as exciting as the achievements of 2019.…

Air

Keepin’ magic alive! British Airways’ 100 acts of kindness

Megha Paul Dec 31, 2019

As part of its centenary year, throughout 2019 British Airways has completed 100 acts of kindness for customers, including once-in-a-lifetime trips and reunions, upgrades, surprise…

Mongolian Airlines set to receive first 787-9 Dreamliner

Megha Paul Dec 31, 2019

National carrier Mongolyn Irgenii Agaaryn Teever (MIAT) Mongolian Airlines will soon welcome the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet, as the airline looks to connect its home base…

Guest Column

How to Build a Travel Service Customers Will Love

Django Stars Dec 11, 2019

With more than 100k flights, 1.5 million bookings made every day, and every tenth person in the world employed in travel services, it’s no surprise that the value of the travel industry, and…

Philippine Airlines schedules special replacement flights for cancelled trips by Typhoon Kammuri

Kristin Mariano Dec 4, 2019

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it would operate special replacement flights on certain routes to assist passengers affected by the Typhoon Kammuri that is currently bashing the…

Fiji Airways takes receipt of first A350 XWBs in South Pacific

Alastair Newport Nov 26, 2019

Fiji Airways has unveiled two A350 XWBs as the latest additions to its fleet, becoming the first South Pacific carrier to receive the new wide-body aircraft. Delivering new levels of fuel…

Korean Air faces the future with new boarding technology

Alastair Newport Oct 31, 2019

Korean Air has announced the introduction of facial recognition boarding tech in Atlanta, US.  As of 1 November,  passengers on flight KE036 in Atlanta will be able to board after a facial…

Cruise

Cruise news: World’s first ultra-modern ‘clean tourist vessel’ and more

Tian Tolentino Oct 30, 2019

On our cruise radar this week, Brim Explorer dives deep into the pristine waters of Tromsø, CLIA announces 'new to cruise' guide, Cunard launches a craft beer trio and more.

Virtuoso Luxe Report: How upscale globetrotters influence travel

Tian Tolentino Oct 18, 2019

According to the latest Virtuoso Luxe Report, globetrotters are seizing the day and prioritising trips — powered by the belief that customised experiences are the best investment of their…

Finnair inks codeshare pact with Fiji Airways, extends network in South Pacific

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2019

Finnair and Fiji Airways have agreed on a new codeshare partnership between Helsinki and Nadi in Fiji via three gateways served by the airline. Its code will be added to Fiji Airways’…

Visit California to promote self-drive trips in India

Megha Paul Oct 10, 2019

Visit California will be stressing on experiential ‘self-drive’ trips in California in their promotional activities in the Indian market in the coming years. The tourism marketing agency…

First mother-daughter pilot duo fly high

Megha Paul Oct 9, 2019

Aviation, like much of the travel industry, remains a male-dominated space. Even in 2019, female pilots still only account for an estimated 4.4% (or 6,994) of commercial pilots in the US…

Israel Tourist Office launches campaign video

Megha Paul Sep 25, 2019

The Israel Tourist Office has launched their latest campaign video showcasing the incredible cities of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, which, with such different cultures and merely an hour…

OYO reaches US milestone with more than 100 hotels

Tian 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.

Vietnam Airlines gets foreign air carrier permit from US

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2019

Vietnam Airlines has been awarded a prerequisite Foreign Air Carrier Permit by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) to operate air transportation of persons, property and mail…

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…

Tourism

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

Kristin Mariano Sep 3, 2019

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

Interviews

“Positioned to grow”: Qantas new SVP of Asia talks market share, cabin upgrades and the Qantas Channel

Alastair Newport Sep 2, 2019

Back at the end of June, Qantas unveiled John Simeone as its new senior vice president for Asia and Papua New Guinea, based in Singapore. To find out more about the new role, I snatched a…

QANTAS opens updated business lounge at Changi Airport

Alastair Newport Aug 14, 2019

Australian carrier QANTAS announced that it flung open the doors of its newly expanded, refurbished and updated Business Lounge this week. Qantas International Acting CEO Mr Naren Kumar…

10 most Insta-worthy wedding locations

Kristin Mariano Aug 13, 2019

Your wedding is once-in-a-lifetime and must be extra special. The food, ceremony, and location must be perfect.

Features

Cruise news: Galápagos sailings, impressionist art, musicals and more

Tian Tolentino Aug 7, 2019

In this week’s cruise news round-up, G Adventures introduces its custom-built vessel for the Galápagos Islands, Cunard appoints 'artist in residence' and more.

Air

Alitalia back to Milan Bergamo after eight-year hiatus

Megha Paul Jul 31, 2019

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

Airports

10 airports perfect for business travellers

Kristin Mariano Jul 30, 2019

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

Interviews

How a golf trip started a vacation rental platform

Tian Tolentino Jul 25, 2019

Like an ember starting a fire, Galen Cheng didn’t know that a simple golf trip to North Nicolas would lead to the creation of a new vacation rental platform.

Air

PAL denies rumours of an end to Manila-London operations

Alastair Newport Jul 19, 2019

Rumours of Philippine Airlines’ withdrawal from London market were denied by the airline in a statement last night. Rejecting industry gossip, the airline cited an uptick in customer numbers…

Air

Vietnam’s Bamboo Airways plans to launch US flights

Megha Paul Jul 4, 2019

Vietnamese start-up carrier Bamboo Airways is aiming to launch direct flights to the US using a leased Airbus A380 superjumbo. Trinh Van Quyet, chairman and chief executive of FLC,…

Mobile & Social

Travelling with data: Expert analysis on ‘mobile hotspots’ in the US

Tian Tolentino Jul 4, 2019

To understand the mobile connectivity experience travellers can expect Opensignal has released new analysis on 30 of the most popular US summer travel destinations.

Air

Hainan Airlines to fly Chengdu–Chicago from September

Megha Paul Jul 4, 2019

As the Hainan-based carrier looks at increasing flights between China and the US, Hainan Airlines will launch a twice-weekly non-stop service between Chengdu and Chicago beginning on 16…

Startups

Airbnb Luxe redefines luxury travel

Kristin Mariano Jun 27, 2019

Airbnb has launched Airbnb Luxe — a new luxury experience that makes personal and bespoke travel more accessible to everyone.

Air

Arty affair: Hong Kong Airlines launched collectible kits of HK artists

Megha Paul Jun 26, 2019

Hong Kong Airlines has announced a new decorative amenity kit series that highlights Hong Kong’s vibrant culture through a collaborative partnership with four Hong Kong artists. The…

Hotels

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

Tian 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.

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific removes first class on short haul flights

Kristin Mariano Jun 20, 2019

Cathay Pacific has become the third airline to cut first class on some of its short haul routes.

Cruise

Cruise news: 30th anniversary discounts, Bvlgari at sea and more

Tian Tolentino Jun 19, 2019

On our cruise radar this week, we have 30th anniversary celebrations, big discounts, the largest Bvlgari boutique at sea in Asia and more.

Technology

Travel tech this week: New travel tech launches

Kristin Mariano Jun 13, 2019

This week, three new players enter the travel tech field and will battle it out in the space with the old timers.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Ready, Set, Summer: Agoda.com reveals top holiday destinations

Megha Paul Jun 11, 2019

With the summer holidays fast approaching, Agoda reveals Tokyo, London and Las Vegas continue to hold the top destination spots in 2019. Japan dominates Asia Pacific travellers’…

Cruise

Cruise news: Tahiti holidays, voyages on The Gauguin and more

Tian Tolentino Jun 5, 2019

On our cruise radar this week, we’re seeing Saga Travel’s second ship for the British market, new cruises to Europe, holidays in Tahiti and more.

Global

47 million social media posts confirm USA as “the land of road trips”

Alastair Newport May 24, 2019

From an analysis carried out by Europcar on over 47 million social media posts, America has come out top for the most popular road trip destinations in the world. The findings of the…

Hotels

STR: US hotel construction up 10% in April

Tian Tolentino May 16, 2019

STR, a data provider for the global hospitality sector, has reported that pipeline data for the US showed 1,575 hotel projects accounting for 203,890 rooms in construction as of April 2019.

Associations

TAT seduces South America with first ever trade event

Alastair Newport May 13, 2019

As one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world,  with the country expecting to hit 40 million visitors by 2020, Thailand is a magnet for leisure and business travellers from…

Air

“The airport of the future”: British Airways uses biometric tech to board flights

Tian Tolentino Apr 29, 2019

The future of airport travel is happening now with more than 250,000 British Airways passengers using biometric tech on international flights from the US.

Road

The best countries for road trips (in an electric vehicle)

Tian Tolentino Apr 12, 2019

According to Comparethemarket.com, the US, Germany, and the UK top the table for countries with most charging locations and stations, with eight European countries featuring in the top ten…

Hotels

Call for boycott of Brunei-owned hotels grows following new LGBTQ laws

Kristin Mariano Apr 5, 2019

Celebrities and international organisations call for boycott of all hotels owned by Brunei’s wealth fund. The backlash came after the country has passed a shocking new law that makes…

Cruise

Cruise news: Vidanta sets sail, a Royal Princess arrives and more

Tian Tolentino Mar 27, 2019

From new expeditions and ships to the arrival of a Royal Princess and a new player in the market — here are the latest happenings from the cruise world.

Air

Aviation round up: Iron chef’s, Vegas and Cathay snaps up HK Express

Alastair Newport Mar 27, 2019

This week’s collection of stories descending from on high features a headline grabbing purchase, an Iron Chef and, of course, new routes.

Tourism

The Economist: World’s most expensive cities

Tian Tolentino Mar 19, 2019

According to The Economist Intelligence Unit’s latest research, for the first time, three cities share the title of the world’s most expensive city.

Technology

Travel tech this week: Start-ups funding and new partnerships

Kristin Mariano Feb 28, 2019

This week, we saw travel start-ups getting funding to further their growth. Some companies also facilitated new partnerships to expand their services.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Film-inspired holidays: ‘Reel’ travel locations from Agoda

Tian Tolentino Feb 19, 2019

To celebrate the film awards season this year, Agoda has shared its list of holiday ideas inspired by the past year's blockbuster hits and award winners.

Hotels

Classic Revival: Former coach station Das Triest reopens in Vienna

Tian Tolentino Jan 31, 2019

Das Triest, a former coach station turned into a hotel, has entered a new chapter in its life following an extensive restoration programme.

Technology

Unexplored: 10 overlooked cities reimagined as video game locations

Tian Tolentino Jan 25, 2019

Currys PC World has created an interactive map to reimagine 10 overlooked cities around the world as video game locations.

Airlines and Aviation

Aviation round up: Down to the crunch

Alastair Newport Jan 15, 2019

This week’s round up of the key events and announcements from the world includes historic profits, capacity crunches and…Jazz?

Technology

Travel tech this week: Elon Musk’s solution to LA’s “soul-destroying traffic” and more

Kristin Mariano Dec 27, 2018

This week saw TPConnects, BA, Mindtree and the Boring Company make waves in the world of tech.

Hotels

The best (and worst) new luxury hotels of 2018

Tian Tolentino Dec 26, 2018

Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI), a provider of digital reports for travel, has revealed its list of the best and worst new luxury hotels in 2018.

Tourism

10 travel trends we may see in the US in 2019

Kristin Mariano Dec 11, 2018

The top travel trends that we will most likely see in 2019, according to Visit The USA.

Global

Into the wild: California’s tourism copes up amidst wild fires

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 22, 2018

Given California's importance as a tourism state, here's a look at how they have coped up with this deadly phenomenon and what travellers to California should bear in mind.

Hospitality

Rosewood makes key appointment for new Bangkok property

Alastair Newport Oct 19, 2018

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

Global

New kids on the blockchain: TD gets the lowdown on Keyocoin with CEO, Matt Baer

Simon Willmore Oct 17, 2018

For this week's podcast I spoke to the CEO and founder of Keyocoin Matt Baer, about making a real-world application for blockchain, solving the difficulties of the fragmented nature of the…

Airlines and Aviation

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

Tian Tolentino Sep 25, 2018

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

Global

Asia driving “fastest growth phase” in Finnair’s history, says CCO

Alastair Newport Sep 11, 2018

Following news of Finnair’s Asian expansion, which most recently has seen the company boost operations in Japan, Hong Kong, and mainland China, I spoke to Finnair’s chief commercial officer,…

Cruise

Crystal Cruises 26th world cruise: “A truly comprehensive odyssey on a grand scale”

Alastair Newport Sep 10, 2018

Crystal Cruises has announced it is all set for the its 26th annual World Cruise – this year the wide ranging voyage, dubbed “Ancient Dynasties & World Wonders”, will take in up to 17…

Hospitality

Think Rad: Radical Innovation unveils hotel concepts of the future

Tian Tolentino Sep 7, 2018

Radical Innovation, an award-giving platform that recognises game-changing ideas for the hospitality industry worldwide, has announced the 2018 finalists for its 12th annual edition.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Big Bus Tours enters SEA with Duck and HiPPO acquisition

Tian Tolentino Sep 5, 2018

Open-top tour bus operator, Big Bus Tours, has announced the acquisition of Singapore’s Duck & HiPPO, a home attraction and sightseeing company.

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines adopts Sabre Branded Fares

Tian Tolentino Aug 29, 2018

Tech provider to the global travel industry, Sabre Corporation, has implemented Sabre Branded Fares for Hong Kong Airlines, giving travel agencies the ability to create tailored offers with…

Tourism

Buenos Aires expects surge in international tourism

Tian Tolentino Aug 28, 2018

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

Global

British Airways: Keep calm and go on holiday

Alastair Newport Aug 27, 2018

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

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair adds LAX service for daily flights to California this summer

Alastair Newport Aug 21, 2018

Recent years have seen much of Finnair’s growth strategy centred around the Asian and Chinese markets. However, with the advantages of geography, meterological conditions not-with-standing,…

Hospitality

Business travellers turn to shared accommodation with ‘Airbnb for Work’

Kristin Mariano Aug 16, 2018

Airbnb has reported a sizable increase in bookings via its corporate travel platform proving that companies are turning to shared homes for their accommodations.

Interviews

CEO of Dream Hotel Group shares his global expansion plans

Tian Tolentino Jul 27, 2018

As Dream Hotel Group continues its unprecedented growth, we talk to its CEO for the Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Abid Butt, on the Group’s international expansion plans, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to launch direct link between Seattle and Hong Kong

Tian Tolentino Jul 24, 2018

Cathay Pacific has announced its new non-stop services, its eighth direct link to the US beginning on 31 March 2019.

Hospitality

DoubleTree by Hilton welcomes the summer with six new US hotels

Tian Tolentino Jul 5, 2018

With the summer season well underway, DoubleTree by Hilton has refreshed its portfolio with six new properties spanning from California to Maryland.

UK

Collinson extends lounge partnership with Virgin Atlantic in US

Tian Tolentino Jul 3, 2018

Collinson, the loyalty solutions provider and operator of Priority Pass, has announced the extension of its exclusive lounge access partnership to Virgin Atlantic.

Technology

Travel tech companies that employ women are more likely to succeed

Kristin Mariano Jun 28, 2018

A tech company benefits from having women in the team because they possess skills that are crucial to growing a business, says the CEO of Booking.com

Airlines and Aviation

Is now the right time for SIA’s relaunch of the world’s longest flight?

Alastair Newport Jun 5, 2018

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the return of its non-stop intercontinental service between Singapore and New York using its new ultra-long range plane, the Airbus A350-900ULR from 11…

Transport

Germany’s FlixBus conquers US long-distance travel

Kristin Mariano May 22, 2018

Most people associate travelling by bus as a not-so glamorous way to cruise the roads, but Germany’s FlixBus could change your mind and it is conquering the United States.

Air

Why airlines should take advantage of passenger drones

Kristin Mariano May 14, 2018

Drones have evolved from being a young boy’s toy to a tool for photography and surveillance. In less than a decade, drones are now being developed to carry passengers for airborne travel.

United States

Delta brings its A game in luxury flying and reaps the rewards

Kristin Mariano May 8, 2018

As flying gets cheaper in the recent years, Delta is beating other U.S. airlines by coming after business travellers who are not shy to spend more for quality and comfortability.

Cruise

Viking launches the ‘longest-ever continuous round the world cruise’

Alastair Newport May 2, 2018

Californian cruise masters Viking claimed the honour of operating the ‘longest-ever continuous World Cruise itinerary’ when it unveiled its new Ultimate World Cruise yesterday.

Ocean Cruising

Norwegian Bliss makes European debut

Tian Tolentino Apr 23, 2018

Norwegian Cruise Line’s newest ship debuts in Europe before its inaugural tour around the U.S. and official christening in Washington.

Hospitality

Airbnb expects 20,000 people to book Airbnb Concerts each month

Tian Tolentino Apr 16, 2018

All around the globe, Airbnb is adding hundreds of concerts and it’s already on track to be in 50 cities and have 20,000 people booking Airbnb Concerts each month before the year ends.

Tourism

What is the “Markle Effect” and how is it causing a billion-dollar tourism boom in UK?

Kristin Mariano Mar 31, 2018

“Suits” actress Meghan Markle, 36, will tie the knot with Prince Harry, 33, on 19 May, but she has already established herself as a culture icon. From being a Hollywood actress, Markle’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines builds trans-Pacific network with new non-stop SFO service

Simon Willmore Mar 27, 2018

Hong Kong Airlines continues to up its credibility as a serious trans-Pacific player, having launched a new service to San Francisco this weekend. The City by the Bay is the airline's…

Airlines and Aviation

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

Tian Tolentino Mar 23, 2018

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

Hotels

You can now book these iconic U.S. locations for the first time ever

Tian Tolentino Mar 8, 2018

Booking.com introduces ‘Book the U.S.’ List featuring some unique places in the United States – from caves and castles to train cars and treehouses.

Airlines and Aviation

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

Alastair Newport Mar 5, 2018

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

Hotels

Oakwood says ‘Ohayou’ to Osaka in summer 2018

Simon Willmore Feb 7, 2018

Oakwood Worldwide is slated to open Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Shin-Osaka, with Yasuko Sugiyama as its GM, on the summer of 2018.

Airlines and Aviation

Aeromexico celebrates five years of London-Mexico City route

Jill Sayles Jan 19, 2018

Aeromexico recently celebrated five years of its service flying between London and Mexico City. Guest gathered at a lunch and networking event at the Grange St Paul's Hotel in London…

Airlines and Aviation

EL AL introduces new pricing model and new flight

Jill Sayles Jan 5, 2018 7

EL AL Israel Airlines will launch a San Francisco flight and introduces a new pricing model for Economy Class tickets to all European destinations. New Non-Stop Flight The company has…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines and Sabre unite for American expansion

Alastair Newport Nov 7, 2017 67

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

OTAs & Tour Operators

Premier and Insight Vacations promote US escorted journeys

Jill Sayles Oct 17, 2017 20

Premier Holidays has teamed up with Insight Vacations for a new campaign promoting premium escorted journeys in America.  As part of the campaign, agents can book two special offers:…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand launches first global brand campaign in UK

Jill Sayles Oct 9, 2017 14

Air New Zealand has launched its first ever global brand campaign in the UK. The the campaign showcases to travellers why the airline is 'a better way to fly' to New Zealand. New…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand launch first global brand campaign

Alastair Newport Oct 9, 2017 2

Air New Zealand is launching its first ever global brand campaign in the UK today. Featuring acclaimed New Zealand actor Sam Neill, the campaign will showcase to travellers why the airline…

Cruise

Uniworld appoints managing director

Jill Sayles Oct 4, 2017 5

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has appointed Chris Townson as its UK Managing Director.  He succeeds Kathryn Beadle who recently announced her retirement from the…

United States

Airbnb and Resy Team Up to Offer In-App Restaurant Reservations

Mark Elliott Sep 20, 2017 4

A great meal shared with friends, old or new, can make a trip special. That’s why, starting today, you can book a table at nearly 650 restaurants across the United States directly through…

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

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

Mark Elliott Sep 11, 2017 0

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

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines Off to a flying start

Michael Mackey Sep 8, 2017

Hong Kong Airlines, a four-star full-service airline is the new title sponsor of the Hong Kong Airlines Million Challenge and will be for the next three seasons. The 2017/18 season Hong…

China

Chongqing airport opens third terminal

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2017

Western China's largest city can now cater to significantly more air passengers, following the completion of a major expansion project at Chongqing’s Jiangbei International Airport.…

Associations

Estimated 2.1 million Brits to head overseas this weekend

Jill Sayles Aug 24, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Wow Air announces new Stansted and US routes

Jill Sayles Aug 23, 2017

Wow air has announced that it has added a Stansted to Reykjavik route.  It is also adding Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis and Cincinnati to its eportfolio of US destinations. Daily…

Airlines and Aviation

Western China gets connected to New York

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2017

Western China will get two new connections to New York this winter, as Hainan Airlines continues to expand its trans-Pacific network. On 20 October 2017, the Chinese carrier will launch…

United States

Twenty Four Seven Hotels Takes Over High-Performing DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel LAX as Operations Asset Manager

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2017 0

Twenty Four Seven Hotels Enters Los Angeles Market with Operations and Asset Management Services for High-Performing DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel LAX- El Segundo Twenty Four Seven Hotels…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines’ first A350 takes to the skies

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2017

Hong Kong Airlines' first Airbus A350 aircraft has performed its maiden flight in the skies above Toulouse. The twin-aisle jet took off from the Airbus factory recently for a test…

Airlines and Aviation

Aer Lingus announces biggest winter schedule

Jill Sayles Aug 10, 2017

Are Lingus has announced its largest ever winter schedule with 138,000 extra seats from the UK to Ireland.  New services and capacity increases across the transatlantic network offer…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines to launch US flights

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2017

Hong Kong Airlines will start flying to the US this year, with the launch of a new direct trans-Pacific service to Los Angeles. Commencing on 18 December 2017, the airline will use its…

United States

United Airlines and Audubon International Team Up to Protect Raptors at New York-Area Airports

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2017 0

United and Audubon International are working together to relocate birds-of-prey to safer habitats and help reduce damage to aircraft NEW YORK,  -- United Airlines and its award-winning …

Serviced Apartments

Ascott expands in US with another major acquisition

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2017

Ascott, the serviced apartment giant operated by Singapore-based CapitaLand, has confirmed its second major acquisition in the space of a month. The company has agreed to purchase an…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL celebrates Japan’s first PGA tournament

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017

Japan Airlines has introduced a new special aircraft livery to celebrate the PGA Tour's first official golf tournament to be hosted in Japan. The national carrier is sponsoring the…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta adds new US connection to Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2017

Delta Air Lines will continue to expand its operations in China next summer with the launch of another trans-Pacific service to Shanghai. The carrier currently operates three direct…

Tourism

Thailand targets one million Americans

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2017

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

Cruise

Seabourn adds famous Jazz musicians, speakers and cultural destinations this autumn

Jill Sayles Jul 17, 2017

Seabourn is offering a series of extended voyages sailing to destinations around the globe this autumn 2017.  The itineraries range from 18 to 32 days and include multi-week…

United States

Fiji Airways upgrades LAX lounge

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2017

Fiji Airways has upgraded the lounge facilities offered to its premium passengers at Los Angeles International Airport. The airline's business class passengers and eligible Tabua Club…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2017

Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia) When? Twice a week, effective immediately Who? Tianjin Airlines Why? Connecting…

United States

Why L.A. Is America’s #3 Best City

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2017 0

The land of fantasy, suntans and traffic is looking inward and finding its soul. It’s why L.A. finished third-best among large cities in Resonance Consultancy’s ranking of America’s Best…

United States

Viking Voted “World’s Best” By Travel + Leisure Readers In 2017 Awards

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2017 0

Winning Streak Firmly Establishes Viking Above All CompetitorsLOS ANGELES, July 11,2017  - Viking Cruises® (www.vikingcruises.com) has once again been named a #1 Ocean Cruise Line and one of…

United States

Christmas In July? Cheapflights.com Rolls Out Savvy Shoppers’ Guide To When To Snag Holiday Flight Deals

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017 11

BOSTON, July 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- If booking winter holiday travel isn't on your summer to-do list, perhaps it should be. That's because we are entering the sweet spot for finding the…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Fiji Airways, China Eastern and more

Mark Elliott Jul 6, 2017

Guiyang gets Italian charter flights Where? Milan (Italy) to Guiyang, pictured (China) When? Once a week, from 10 July to 2 October 2017 Who? Neos Why? Italian charter carrier creates…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA starts flying A350 to India

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2017

Singapore Airlines will introduce its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, to India on 1 July. The aircraft will be deployed on the airline's daily Singapore-Mumbai services, taking over…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trafalgar adds Cuba to USA & Canada 2018 brochure

Jill Sayles Jun 29, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia arrives in the USA

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2017

AirAsia reached a major milestone this week when it touched down in the US for the first time. Flight D7001, operated by long-haul unit AirAsia X, landed at Honolulu International Airport…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA goes triple daily to LA

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

ANA has unveiled plans to launch a third daily flight between Tokyo and Los Angeles. Effective 29 October 2017, the Japanese carrier will add a new daily departure from Tokyo's Narita…

Airlines and Aviation

Xiamen Airlines touches down in LA

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

Xiamen Airlines, the fast-growing Chinese carrier, has launched its first ever flights to Los Angeles. The airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner touched down at LAX for the first time on 27…

United States

American Airlines Embarks on Global Cloud Transformation with IBM

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2017 0

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

United States

2017’s Best and Worst Places to Celebrate the 4th of July – WalletHub Reports

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2017 0

Fireworks and freedom: That’s what America does on the Fourth of July to celebrate the nation’s birthday, which was established with the pen strokes of 56 founding fathers on the Declaration…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air creates trans-Pacific JV with Delta

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2017

Korean Air has reached an agreement with Delta Air Lines to create a trans-Pacific joint venture between the US and Asia. The new arrangement between the two SkyTeam alliance partners…

United States

CheapOair Announces Top Destinations for Independence Day Holiday Travel

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017 0

Leading Online Travel Agency’s Data Shows Average Airfare is Down 7 Percent Since Last Year NEW YORK: CheapOair, a leading flight-focused hybrid online travel agency, announced today the top…

United States

Chongqing gets new direct link to New York

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2017

The city of Chongqing, which lies on the banks of the Yangtze River in western China, will soon be connected to New York with the launch of non-stop flights by Hainan Airlines. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates, including multiple new flights between China and Thailand

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2017

Thailand's NewGen taps Chinese demand for Krabi Where? Krabi (Thailand) to Hefei (China) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? NewGen Airways Why? Thai carrier adds…

United States

Lufthansa adds Asian links from Munich

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2017

Lufthansa has unveiled plans to launch a series of long-haul services from Munich next summer, including new flights to key Asian cities. For summer 2018, the German national carrier…

United States

Best California Wine Regions

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2017 0

California is home to some amazing wine regions. So many in fact, it can be hard to know which ones to visit. Sure most people have heard about the Napa and Sonoma Valleys, but are these the…

Transport

Hyperloop industry to take off in next decade

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2017

The global market for Hyperloop technology is set to soar in the next decade. According to a new report by MarketsandMarkets, the value of the sector (in terms of components such as…

United States

United gives Singapore a direct LAX link

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2017

Singapore will be reconnected with Los Angeles later this year, when United Airlines launches one of the world's longest air routes. There have been no non-stop flights between the two…

United States

Saga Travel offers June incentives

Jill Sayles May 31, 2017

For every Saga Travel booking made in June, the operator is giving agents shopping vouchers.  For ocean cruise bookings, £100 in vouchers can be won and £20 for every holiday booking.…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia adds new Canadian connections

Mark Elliott May 30, 2017

Virgin Australia's passengers are now being offered connections to three major Canadian cities, via the airline's trans-Pacific flights to Los Angeles. A new codeshare agreement with…

United States

Q&A With Gabe Saglie of Travelzoo: Microadventure Travel

Simon Willmore May 27, 2017 0

Travelzoo’s Senior Editor Gabe Saglie is a leading expert on travel deals, tips and trends.  He has appeared on dozens of highly-rated networks, including NBC, CNN and Fox News, as well as…

United States

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

Simon Willmore May 27, 2017 0

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

United States

2017 Travel & Hospitality Trends

Simon Willmore May 12, 2017 0

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

Face‑to‑Face

New and Upcoming in Orlando

Simon Willmore May 8, 2017 0

What's New in 2017 1. Attractions Universal Orlando Resort: Volcano Bay, a brand new water park will open May 25, 2017. The water park will offer innovative, thrilling attractions,…

United States

CheapOair Announces Top Memorial Day Weekend Destinations for 2017

Simon Willmore Apr 28, 2017 8

CheapOair, a leading flight-focused hybrid travel agency, announced today the top domestic destinations consumers are traveling to for Memorial Day weekend.  This year, the data shows that…

Cruise

Julien’s Auctions and Cunard showcase Judy Garland costumes

Simon Willmore Apr 27, 2017

Julien's Auctions, auction house to the stars and Cunard, will pay homage to Hollywood icon Judy Garland when flagship Queen Mary 2 showcases highlights from the largest collection of her…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates reduces US flights

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2017

Emirates has confirmed that it will cut some flights to the US next month, in the wake of reduced demand caused by stricter entry rules and security measures introduced by the Trump…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet boosts US-India links with Virgin Atlantic

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2017

A new agreement will come into force this week that will enhance connectivity between India and the US. On Wednesday 19 April 2017, Jet Airways will start partnering with UK-based…

Global

Gatwick prepares for biggest Easter weekend on record

Aaron Greenwood Apr 10, 2017

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

United States

Where to Stay: New hotels in Jakarta, LA, Bangkok, Shanghai, and more…

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2017

Ayana Midplaza Jakarta Location: The site of the former InterContinental Midplaza Jakarta on Jalan Sudirman Grade: Luxury Keys: 366 Facilities: Seven F&B outlets, spa, 24-hour…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia kicks off new trans-Pacific route

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2017

Virgin Australia launched a new trans-Pacific route this week, flying direct between Melbourne and Los Angeles. The inaugural service departed at 1130 on 4 April 2017 and landed at…

Interviews

John Borghetti leads Virgin Australia into bright new era

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2017

After six years at the helm of Virgin Australia, John Borghetti is as charming, polished and passionate about the airline as ever. He has led the company through many substantial challenges,…

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air to align US routes with Delta

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2017

Korean Air has formed a major new partnership with Delta Air Lines, creating a joint venture to align and expand the two carriers’ trans-Pacific networks. The memorandum of…

United States

China Southern in tie-up talks with US airline

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2017

China Southern Airlines is in talks with American Airlines over a possible tie-up, according to reports. Reuters said this week that the agreement could involve the US carrier taking…

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…

Airlines and Aviation

IAG to launch long-haul low-cost carrier

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways takes off with record profit

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2017

Fiji Airways achieved its largest ever pre-tax profit last year, as the company reaped the rewards of its modernisation plan. The group generated a total of FJ$84.5 million (US$40.3m)…

Airlines and Aviation

Long-haul rates soar from Gatwick

Gemma Greenwood Mar 12, 2017

Gatwick Airport achieved an impressive 3.0 million passengers travelling through the airport this February, +9.9% on 2016.  Long-haul routes continue their booming growth at Gatwick,…

Airlines and Aviation

Top European destinations more expensive for cash-strapped Brits

Aaron Greenwood Mar 10, 2017

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

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas unveils new international lounge

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2017

Qantas passengers travelling overseas from Brisbane Airport now have a new lounge in which to relax before their flight. The new Brisbane International Lounge is based on the new design…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific adds flights to major global cities

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2017

Cathay Pacific will increase the frequency of its flights to key destinations on three continents later this year. In North America, the airline's Hong Kong-San Francisco route will…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Air China, Thai Smile, SpiceJet and more

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2017

SpiceJet links South Asian mega-cities Where? Kolkata (India) to Dhaka (Bangladesh) When? Daily, effective 23 March 2017 Who? SpiceJet Why? Low-cost carrier creates a short…

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,…

Cruise

Oceania cruises around the world in 180 days

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2017

Oceania Cruises has unveiled details of a new world voyage which is set to circumnavigate the globe in 180 days. Scheduled to depart in January 2019, the world cruise will see the…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic launches ‘Oscars season’

Gemma Greenwood Feb 23, 2017

Customers travelling with Virgin Atlantic this spring will be able to catch up on all the major Hollywood blockbusters, as the airline hosts a special ‘Oscars’ season of movies on board.…

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

Western China to get new LA links

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

A pair of new air routes will soon start connecting Los Angeles with the two largest cities in Western China. Hainan Airlines is planning to launch new trans-Pacific services from…

Hotels

Brain Waves: HKIA’s new robot, Skyscanner helps plan public holidays, and more…

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

HKIA appoints robot "ambassador" Hong Kong International Airport has employed a new staff member - a humanoid robot called Timmy. The airport's "ambassador", Timmy was initially…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Liza Fitzell

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2017

This week, Travel Daily talks to Diethelm Travel Group's Group Managing Director, Liza Fitzell, about the Asian travel company's performance in 2016 and outlook for the year ahead...…

Face‑to‑Face

Where to Go as an LGBT Traveler in 2017

Simon Willmore Feb 20, 2017 0

When it comes to LGBT travel, it’s not always easy to know where to go. You don’t want to end up somewhere hostile, or in many cases, you might prefer to vacation somewhere you’ll be…

United States

China’s Fuzhou gets direct connection to New York

Mark Elliott Feb 15, 2017

The city of Fuzhou in southeast China is now connected to New York following the launch of a new trans-Pacific air route this week. On Wednesday 15 February 2017 at 0915, Xiamen…

Airlines and Aviation

Indonesia eyes Russian tourism boom with direct flights

Mark Elliott Feb 15, 2017

Indonesia is hoping to capitalise on the resurgent Russian outbound market with the launch of direct flights between Jakarta and Moscow. National carrier Garuda Indonesia has revealed…

United States

Q&A with Travel Experts: Hottest Travel Destinations in 2017

Simon Willmore Feb 14, 2017 0

The travel industry is rapidly changing and so are travelers needs and wants. With off-the-beaten paths and experimental travel on the rise, the top travel destinations are also changing in…

United States

Elliot Hool, CMO of SimpleOrder Talks Romantic Destinations for Valentine’s Day

Simon Willmore Feb 11, 2017 0

With Valentine's Day approaching, romantic destinations are growing in popularity, with many people looking to surprise their partner on February 14. What are the most romantic restaurants…

United States

Where to Stay: New hotels in Sri Lanka, the US and Czech Republic

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2017

Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing Location: Overlooking the Indian Ocean in Panadura, on Sri Lanka's southwest coast, 1.5 hours' drive from Colombo Grade: Upscale Keys: 180 Facilities:…

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…

Cruise

Regent Seven Seas Cruises announces new  2018-19 voyages

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2017

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has opened its summer 2018 and spring 2019 voyage collection, comprising of more than 100 alluring itineraries aboard Seven Seas Voyager, Seven Seas Mariner, Seven…

UK

Where to Stay: New hotels in London, Jakarta, LA and more…

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017

Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square (pictured above) Location: In the former headquarters of the Port of London Authority, in the city's business district near Tower Bridge…

Airlines and Aviation

Manchester Airport launches US destination campaign

Gemma Greenwood Jan 23, 2017

Manchester Airport has launched its first multi-channel, multi-audience marketing campaign to showcase the breadth of destinations it offers to the USA.  The #USADirect campaign will…

Face‑to‑Face

The Next Wave of Mobile Booking

Simon Willmore Jan 21, 2017 0

The Next Wave of Mobile Booking Published October 2016 Brandie Wright  Research Analyst Despite Lower-Than-Expected Growth in Smartphone Transactions, Mobile Will…

UK

Research reveals Airbnb’s rising influence on hospitality trends

Aaron Greenwood Jan 20, 2017

An unprecedented independent analysis by STR has revealed the rising influence of Airbnb on the hospitality sector.  Among its key findings are that Airbnb occupancy was the highest…

Hotels

Airbnb still struggles to compete with hotels

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017

Occupancy at Airbnb properties follows the same trends as the hotel sector, with cities that experience high demand for hotel rooms also seeing high levels of Airbnb use. But overall,…

UK

Premier Holidays rolls out tactical offers on US packages

Gemma Greenwood Jan 17, 2017

Tour operator Premier Holidays has rolled out a selection of tactical offers to the USA for its 2017 Turn of Year campaign.  The promotions focus on tailor-made twin-centre…

Tourism Boards

Reef Worlds explore potential of underwater tourism sites in UAE

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2014

California - Los Angeles-based Reef Worlds have shown a keen interest in building underwater tourism sites in Dubai and across the UAE, as reported by Emirates 24I7. According to a…

MICE

TIS2024 is calling tourism experts to share trends and strategies in tourism innovation

Kanchan Nath Apr 25, 2024

From 23 to 25 October 2024, TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit, the annual meeting between the tourism industry and the technology sector, returns to Seville, Spain

Partner content

BWH℠ Hotels Caps Off 2023 with 12 Dynamic Additions in Asia, Paving the Way for an Exciting Start to 2024

TDM Editorial Team Jan 11, 2024

With doors flung open, Best Western’s 12 hot new hotels bring their playful energy to Asian favourites. From action-packed Bangkok to the neon-lit Tokyo – BWH℠ Hotels expanded rapidly in…

Associations

Elevating the game: HSMA holds first Hotel Sales & Marketing Summit

Kristin Mariano Oct 15, 2023

The Philippines’ Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) hosted its inaugural Hotel Sales & Marketing Summit on October 12 at the Manila Marriott Hotel aiming to equip Filipino…

Hospitality

BWH Hotels opens new SureStay Plus Hotel in Cebu City, Philippines

Kristin Mariano Oct 3, 2023

BWH Hotels, the leading global hospitality network comprising WorldHotelsTM, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels®, has expanded its presence in the Philippines with…

Partner content

Fall in love with the East and stay in Best Western hotels in Asia

Kristin Mariano Aug 17, 2022

Asia is reopening and this is the perfect opportunity to explore and fall in love again with the region. Pack your bags and stay in one of Best Western hotels in Asia.

Reopening updates

These are the holiday destinations people are booking for 2021

Kristin Mariano Dec 15, 2020

Here are the top 10 travel destinations of 2021:

One person killed, ten injured in major hotel fire in Spain

Harry S. Aug 21, 2020

One person died and at lest ten were injured in major hotel fire at Sisu Boutique Hotel in Puerto Banus, Spain. The blaze erupted shortly after 6am local time, amid multiple reports of…

Features

Where are Brits flying to this Christmas?

Kristin Mariano Dec 23, 2019

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