The fastest growing source markets with flights to Madrid for 2023
Mexico and Colombia lead the destinations with the highest growth in air capacity to travel to the Spanish capital in 2023
Madrid’s luxury hotels valued more highly than those of London, Paris and Milan
Five-star and five-star GL (Grand Luxury) hotels in Madrid have a score of 0.9050 in the Global Review IndexTM, higher than that of accommodation in the same category in London (0.8811),…
Madrid becomes the world capital of luxury tourism
From October 5 to October 7, 2022, Madrid will become once again the world capital of luxury tourism.
Real Madrid arrives in Riyadh on Emirates Expo Superjumbo, ready for Spanish Super Cup match
Emirates A380 emblazoned with the blue Expo 2020 'mobility' livery has landed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, carrying one of the most popular clubs in global football; Real Madrid
One last video call for 2020: Emirates partners with Arsenal, Real Madrid and AC Milan to give fans the surprise of their lives
Emirates enlisted the help of Arsenal, Real Madrid and AC Milan to surprise its most deserving fans and reconnect them with their favourite football clubs
Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid finally open
After eight years of anticipation, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid is now open.
BestCities enter 20th anniversary as Madrid takes Global Forum baton
BestCities have reached a monumental 20th anniversary milestone off the back of the 2019 Copenhagen Global Forum success, as Madrid takes the baton for the year ahead. The alliance is…
Hot hotel openings: “Madrid is having its moment”
In this week's list of hot hotel openings, Madrid welcomes two new luxury hotels, Avani unveils its entry into Thailand’s resort town of Krabi, IHG debuts Hotel Indigo in Japan and more.
Iconic Mandarin Oriental Ritz in Madrid set to open this summer
The iconic Hotel Ritz, Madrid is set to open in summer 2020 as Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid, following the most extensive restoration in its 110-year history.
The hotel, which was…
RIU opens doors in Madrid
RIU Hotels & Resorts has arrived in Madrid with the opening of Hotel Riu Plaza España in the capital city’s iconic Edificio España. It is the first RIU hotel in the city and the…
Madrid witnesses highest drop in hotel prices this summer
Hotel room rates are witnessing a major drop in most popular European destinations this summer. This was revealed by global hotel metasearch trivago.com’s Trivago Hotel Price Index…
Nearly two thirds of football fans considered driving to Madrid or Baku for European cup finals
Ahead of UEFA’s Europa and Champions League finals, research from navigation app Waze has found that, even with the travel chaos and lengthy trips involved, over half (56%) of the…
Hard Rock Hotels: Ready to rock Madrid in 2019
Hard Rock International has announced the expansion of its hotel portfolio with the opening of Hard Rock Hotel Madrid in 2019.
Palladium Hotels announces chic new brand in the heart of Madrid
Palladium Hotel Group has revealed plans for a new hotel brand, Bless Collection Hotels, targeted at the contemporary luxury market.
The Pavilions Madrid opens with art showcase in the cultural heart of the city
Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has opened its first Madrid property, which doubles as an art gallery featuring works from acclaimed local artists.
The Pavilions Madrid, managed by the…
Hotel Ritz Madrid to undergo restoration
Mandarin Oriental International Limited has announced that Hotel Ritz, Madrid will close on 28 February 2018 for a €99 million (US$121 million) restoration, which is expected to complete in…
Ryanair and Middlesbrough FC celebrate Madrid route
Ryanair has teamed up with Newcastle Airport and Middlesbrough FC to celebrate the start of its new Newcastle-Madrid service, which takes off for the first time this week.
Two lucky…
Avios teams with BA for Madrid VR campaign
Avios and British Airways are launching a new virtual reality campaign to encourage people to collect Avios when booking flights to Madrid with British Airways. The campaign features a…
Ryanair launches biggest-ever Madrid schedule
Ryanair has launched its biggest-ever Madrid winter schedule, with three new routes to Bari, Glasgow and Prague, eight new winter routes to Cagliari, Lamezia, Luxembourg, Naples, Newcastle,…
Where to Stay: New hotels in New York, Hua Hin, Dublin and Madrid
Cachet Boutique New York Hotel
Location: West 42nd Street, Midtown Manhattan
Grade: Luxury
Keys: 107
Facilities: An outdoor wellness area and jacuzzi, restaurant and supper club…
Madrid first of seven new Air India destinations
The launch of Air India’s new route to Madrid this week will mark the start of a period of significant expansion for the national carrier.
The new service from Delhi to the Spanish…
Etihad Airways goes daily to Madrid
Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi – Madrid route will operate daily with the introduction of three new flights each week, effective 1 June 2017.
The additional frequencies underscore the…
Air Europa launches Madrid flights to Cuba
Air Europa has launched its new route from Madrid to Veradero, Cuba.
The route, which is employing an Airbus 330-200, will operate until August 25th with two weekly flights.
The…
Air Europa launches Madrid-Bogota route
Air Europa has just launched its latest route from Madrid to Bogota.
The route is operating daily using the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The flight schedule also offers passengers…
China Eastern to resume flights to Madrid
China Eastern Airlines will start flying to Madrid again this summer, for the first time in 13 years.
The Shanghai-based airline dropped its route to the Spanish capital in 2003, but…
Emirates strengthens partnership with Real Madrid
Emirates recently unveiled a huge Real Madrid decal on one of the airline’s A380 aircraft.
Touching down in Madrid, the Emirates A380 has been emblazoned with the image of Real Madrid…
Capital Airlines to launch Madrid flights, and other Chinese aviation briefs
Beijing Capital Airlines has applied for the permission to launch direct flights to Madrid.
In a statement, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) revealed that the carrier…
Iberia Express to launch Birmingham-Madrid route
Iberia Express, the Spanish low-cost carrier, has confirmed it will launch flights from Madrid to Birmingham on 27 March.
The flights are scheduled to offer connections with another …
Cathay Pacific to launch Madrid flights
Cathay Pacific has announced plans to fly to Madrid.
The new service will commence on 2 June 2016, operating four times a week. Services will depart Hong Kong International Airport…
Iberia launches Madrid-Budapest service
Spain’s national carrier Iberia has launched its seasonal Madrid-Budapest service.
The 1,977-kilometre sector from the Spanish carrier’s hub at Madrid Airport will operate six times…
Mandarin Oriental to acquire Hotel Ritz Madrid
Mandarin Oriental will acquire the Hotel Ritz in Madrid as part of a joint venture with a Saudi Arabian company.
The EUR130 million (US$148m) deal will see Mandarin Oriental and the…
Etihad Airways launches its Madrid service
Etihad Airways’ recently launched its direct non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and Madrid.
The launch event was attended by James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ president and chief executive…
Qatar Airways boosts capacity to Madrid
Qatar Airways will soon be increasing its operations to Madrid come 16 November 2014. The airline has announced the addition of three extra flights per week. The increase in frequency…
Norwegian to launch London-Madrid flights
Norwegian Air Shuttle has announced it will launch flights from London to Madrid as it plans to open a base in the Spanish city.
The new London service will operate daily from 2 June…
Emirates opens lounge at Real Madrid stadium
Emirates has opened a new VIP Lounge at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.
Unveiled less than four months after signing a five-year shirt sponsorship with the Spanish side, the…
Palladium to open ‘Only You’ in Madrid
The Palladium Hotel Group is to open a new ‘Only You Hotel & Lounge’ hotel in Madrid, due to open in September 2013.
The property, converted from a nineteenth century townhouse,…
Emirates sponsors Real Madrid
Emirates has signed a new sponsorship agreement with Spanish football giants Real Madrid.
The new five-year deal will see the Dubai-based airline place its logo on the club's famous…
Emirates sponsors Real Madrid
Emirates has signed a deal to become the 'Official Airline' of Real Madrid. The agreement was announced at a press conference on Friday 29 July at the football club's home, the Santiago…
Spain boosts tourism promotion with Real Madrid deal
Real Madrid Football Club has signed an agreement to promote Spain and Madrid to international tourists. In deal with the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Trade; the Community of Madrid and…
JAL and Iberia to launch new Madrid codeshare
Japan Airlines (JAL) and Iberia today finalised a codeshare agreement on flights between Japan and Madrid via Europe. Effective 24 February 2011, JAL will start to codeshare on flights…
Emirates launches Madrid service
Emirates has commenced flights to Madrid, marking the airline's 104th international destination.EK141 departs Dubai daily at 0750hrs and arrives in Madrid at 1345hrs. EK 142 leaves the…
Record visitors for Madrid
Madrid has recorded a year-on-year growth of 11% to 12.6% in visitor numbers during April and May. Last month the Spanish capital welcomed a total of 732, 709 visitors - the highest…
Emirates holds gala event in Madrid
DUBAI, U.A.E., 13th June, 2010: Dubai is just over six weeks away from having a non-stop flight to Spain and Emirates has been taking that message to the heart of the Spanish…
Emirates prepares for Madrid launch
Emirates will launch non-stop services to Madrid in less than six weeks.From 1 August, EK141 will depart Dubai at 07:50 and arrive in Madrid at 13:45 and EK 142 will leave Madrid at…
Emirates to launch Madrid flights
DUBAI, U.A.E., 5th January 2010 - Emirates, the international airline of the United Arab Emirates, is to start flights to Madrid, providing the only scheduled…
Emirates to launch Madrid flights
DUBAI, U.A.E., 5th January 2010 - Emirates, the international airline of the United Arab Emirates, is to start flights to Madrid, providing the only scheduled…
Key tourism leaders to meet in Madrid
Madrid, Spain 03 November 2009 - Ministers from 9 major tourism generating and receiving countries, government officials, the heads of the two principal worldwide…
Key tourism leaders to meet in Madrid
Madrid, Spain 03 November 2009 - Ministers from 9 major tourism generating and receiving countries, government officials, the heads of the two principal worldwide tourism…
Air China resumes Beijing-Madrid-Sao Paulo flights
Air China will resume flights on its Beijing-Madrid-Sao Paulo route from 29 March. There are currently no direct flights from the Asia Pacific region to Sao Paulo however, Air China…
Madrid plane crash kills 153
A passenger jet crashed shortly after take-off from Madrid's Barajas Airport last night, killing 153 people, CNN has reported. Passengers said they saw flames and then heard an…
Top 30 safest cities for solo female travellers
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.
Virtuoso ‘On Tour London’ brings 90+ travel agency members and preferred partners together
Virtuoso, the global travel network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, brought together over 90 preferred partners and members across the region for one of its largest U.K.…
Japan is the best country for US residents to move to
Ibrinfo.org has created a ranking of the best countries for Americans to move to. To do this, they analyzed factors including the average monthly cost, monthly salary, rent, number of…
Uber reveals new features ahead summer travel season
With Spring arriving, travel season has begun and this year experts predict travel will continue to boom globally, rising by a further 30%. Uber is taking the stress and guesswork out of…
Qatar Airways reveals 7 new destinations, 11 resumptions & 35 frequency increases at ITB Berlin 2023
The airline adds over 655 weekly flights to summer 2023 schedule compared to 2022. Qatar Airways also celebrated its new Formula 1 partnership, and the innovative technological adaption of…
Qatar Airways Reveals New Destinations at ITB Berlin
by: Harry Johnson |
Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s largest international travel and tourism trade show, as the World’s Best Airline’s…
Meliá Hotels’ INNSiDE brand expands in Asia with two new hotel openings
As digital nomads wander into the farthest-flung reaches of the world, Meliá Hotels International is expanding its INNSiDE brand throughout Asia with the opening of two new INNSiDE hotels…
Anything but plane: Weroad’s launches OOH campaign
In a first for the UK, millennial travel company, WeRoad, is getting the nation to mingle with strangers – no keys in the bowl required. In its first-ever international OOH campaign, the…
ITB Berlin 2023 deeper meaning for WTN, UNWTO and Georgia
by: Juergen T Steinmetz |
The first ITB travel trade exhibition after COVID is about to open in Berlin, Germany, Georgia style. There may be a deeper reason behind it.
Full article: ITB…
PPDS Studios open across Europe and North America
PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips digital signage, interactive displays, direct view LED and professional TVs, is excited to unveil its network state-of-the-art, fully…
The places people ‘miss’ the most
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…
This is where your should travel to next based on your star sign
Aries
By definition: Active and sporty, those born under the sign of the ram-like entertainment that sets their pulse racing.
What you should watch in 2023: Alice in Borderland
What…
Global Hotel Alliance reports stellar 2022 results
UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of 40 independent hotels brands, has reported robust 2022 results, with every performance indicator exceeding 2019…
Seeking innovation: Hotelbeds and Wayra launch TravelTech Lab
Hotelbeds and Wayra, Telefonica’s Open Innovation Hub, have formed a partnership to establish the TravelTech Lab by Hotelbeds to reshape the future of travel. The companies – leaders in…
WTTC: Travel & Tourism sector in key European capitals strongly recovering
A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed strong signs of recovery of the economic impact from Travel & Tourism in the five city ‘powerhouses’ of…
Copenhagen voted best cruise port in northern Europe
Copenhagen has won the Cruceroadicto 2022 Award as the best cruise port in Northern Europe at the Fitur International Tourism Fair in Madrid.
Ranking of destinations that have reactivated their direct air connections with China for 2023
Mabrian, a leading tourism intelligence company, has presented a new study based on air connectivity data from flights connecting the world's main cities with China
eDreams ODIGEO drives innovation with Tech Hub network expansion
eDreams ODIGEO (hereinafter, “The Company” or “eDO”), Europe’s largest online travel company, the largest in terms of flights globally outside of China and one of the largest European…
Top 20 holiday destinations for Valentine’s Day 2023
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and for loved-up couples, Valentine's provides the perfect opportunity to spoil someone special and celebrate love with a holiday.
But where…
Exotic animals ‘go missing’ in latest guerrilla marketing from adventure travel brand WeRoad
Over the course of last week, Londoners may have spotted a flurry of lost animal posters for a missing alpaca, monkey, and reindeer across the capital.
Accor introduces Handwritten Collection – a global portfolio of hotels curated with passion
Accor Group has announced an exciting new addition to the Group’s unparalleled network of brands: Handwritten Collection, a global portfolio of charming bespoke hotels that offer an…
London revealed as the best city worldwide for entertaining clients
Using metrics such as the number of business meeting rooms available to hire, number of Michelin-recognised restaurants and the cost of a taxi, CompareMyJet has researched 38 OECD…
Discover the best Spanish and Portuguese cities for digital nomads
More and more workers have come to appreciate the flexibility of working remotely, and many have taken the opportunity to explore new parts of the world! Governments have noticed the…
Spain registered 118,842 applications for international protection in 2022
The Spanish Ministry of the Interior has revealed that the Asylum and Refugee Office (ZAP) received 118,842 applications for international protection last year, which is an increase of 81.5…
Thomas Cook India launches a new campaign focusing on Gen Z
Thomas Cook (India) Limited has unveiled a new campaign targeting Young India - by highlighting its special range of experiential Summer 2023 Europe Holidays; starting from as low as INR…
Hotel Arts Barcelona unveils first show of 2023
A series of 81 never-before-seen photographs by the emerging Madrid-born artist will be on show in Signature Suite at Hotel Arts Barcelona.
Hotel Arts Barcelona unveils first show of 2023
Thomas Cook India targets Gen Z travelers
To target the growing demand from Young Indians, Thomas Cook (India) Limited launched a new campaign focusing on Gen Z travelers.
Thomas Cook India targets Gen Z travelers
Can red underwear bring in a lucky New Year? New Year traditions from around the world
From wearing red underwear in Spain to lead pouring in Germany, here is how other countries bring in the New Year in the hopes of good fortune.
As the end of 2022 approaches, the…
Quirky good-luck traditions for New Year
From wearing red underwear in Spain to lead pouring in Germany, here is how other countries bring in the New Year in the hopes of good fortune.
Emirates and AC Milan extend partnership
Emirates and AC Milan have announced the extension of their long-standing partnership. Emirates will continue as Official Airline Partner and a Principal Partner of the Rossoneri in a…
Meliá Hotels International and Rafael Nadal launch hotel brand ZEL
Tennis player Rafael Nadal and Gabriel Escarrer, CEO of Meliá Hotels International, announced the launch of ZEL, a new brand of resort and urban leisure hotels that will first operate in…
The most luxurious holiday destination in Europe
A new 6-factor study can reveal that Zurich, Geneva and Madrid are the top luxury destinations for holiday-goers in Europe. The study conducted by OVO Network considers the number of…
‘Cultural tourism management’ in focus at UNWTO event
UNWTO and the Comunidad de Madrid have reunited 18 experts from all around the world to share ideas, debate and explore the challenges and trends of cultural tourism.
Emirates celebrates 10 years of A380 operations in Singapore
Emirates, the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380 with 118 double-decker aircraft in its fleet, celebrates 10 years of A380 operations in Singapore.
Top five must visit Netflix filming locations
New research has found the iconic filming locations for popular Netflix shows that viewers can actually go and visit.
Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel launch a range of Europe Holidays for Summer 2023
The summer season is a peak travel period for Indians across segments and it also happens to be the best time to visit Europe, thus creating high demand for the destination.
Finnair cancels approx 100 flights on 20-21 Nov
Finnair has to cancel altogether approximately 100 flights leaving Helsinki Airport on Sunday 20 November and Monday 21 November. The Finnish Transport Workers' Union AKT has announced a…
Reed & Mackay purchases Atlanta Events & Corporate Travel in Spain
The TripActions Group announced that its premium brand, Reed & Mackay, has completed the acquisition of its long-standing partner, the high-end Spanish corporate travel, meetings &…
The most luxurious holiday destinations in the world for kids
When kids think of luxury holidays, they would trade in sun loungers for water slides and pina coladas for ice cream, looking for something more adventurous.
Kids' happiness on holiday is…
World of Hyatt introduces FIND: A platform of curated well-being experiences
Grounded in its ongoing efforts to inspire and empower travellers to pursue their individual well-being goals, World of Hyatt is introducing FIND, an experiences platform, through Hyatt’s…
UAE and Saudi Arabia professionals showcase at Fruit Attraction 2022
Fruit Attraction 2022, the event for the global fruit and vegetable sector, has concluded following a successful event in Madrid, which welcomed international participants from the United…
IATA WoCE kicks off, hosted by Pegasus Airlines in Istanbul
The third edition of IATA Wings of Change Europe (WoCE), organised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and hosted by Pegasus Airlines, has kicked off in Istanbul on 8…
A Year in Travel by eDreams ODIGEO
eDreams ODIGEO, has launched its ‘Year in Travel’ report, providing an overview of the past year, insight into the year ahead and predictions for 2023
Spain Has Removed Testing Requirements For Non-EU Visitors
On October 21, Spain removed all the remaining Covid-19 admission requirements for all visitors, regardless of nationality.
The era of health paperwork and COVID-19 tests required by…
Rosewood Milan to open in 2025
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by real estate firm Gruppo Statuto to manage Rosewood Milan, which will open in 2025 in the heart of the city.
Impressive growth for Europe’s hotels
Pulse Report data shows hotel bookings in Europe are ahead of 2019 figures through to the end of the year, with Christmas data looking particularly promising for Europe’s city destinations.
Towards more sustainable and resilient tourism
Destinations around the world are reporting significant advances in sustainable tourism, with timely evidence and analytics serving as key tools for transformation as the sector’s recovery…
Radisson RED launches in Spain with 260 keys
Set in the center of Madrid’s cultural, artistic and culinary scene, Radisson Hotel Group opens its first Radisson RED in Spain, welcoming the vibrant lifestyle brand to the country
Friedrich Von Schönburg appointed managing director of Rosewood Villa Magna
Madrid’s iconic Rosewood Villa Magna has appointed Friedrich von Schönburg as the Managing Director of the newly remodeled luxury hotel.
Hotel bookings boom
Trip.com has revealed encouraging data showing hotel bookings boom across Europe and parts of Asia, as countries continue to relax pandemic travel restrictions which have dampened demand.
Japan’s reopening borders to benefit hotels globally for outbound tourists
Following the news announced recently that Japan would fully open its borders to tourists once again as of 7th of September, this also presents a significant opportunity for hotels and…
Asian countries top list of best global cities for business tourism
A new study by UK card machine provider, Dojo, has revealed the best cities around the world that accommodate for business travel.
Travelling for business can be a great perk if you get…
Three members of SAUDIA join advisory council for IATA
Three members of Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) have joined joined IATA’s Advisory Councils for the 2022-2025 term.
Byway launches first ever flight-free business travel planner
As OOOs start to wind down for the summer and 2023 planning looms on the horizon, businesses are thinking of ways they can hit their carbon targets and still allow for in-person…
World’s busiest airport in August was Dubai International
Dubai International (DXB) recorded 14.2 million passengers in the second quarter of 2022, a year-on-year jump of 190.6%. It remained the world’s busiest international airport in August.
US transatlantic travel to Europe soars by 25%
Trip.com data reveals inbound transatlantic bookings from US to Europe has soared by almost 250%.
Heathrow sale?
Heathrow’s largest shareholder, Spanish multinational Ferrovial, is reportedly assessing options over a possible sale of its 25% stake in the airport.
The Madrid-based company is said…
Qatar Airways has 100 days to go to FIFA World Cup Qatar, launches ‘The Journey Tour’ in Europe
Kicking off in London on 13 August, Qatar Airways will host ‘The Journey Tour,’ which will feature several interactive experiences for fans
British Airways Halts Short-Haul Sales
Due to high demand and staff shortages, British Airways has temporarily halted sales of short-haul flights out of London Heathrow Airport in response to the airport’s request to reduce…
Blossom Hotel Houston appoints michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon to lead all culinary programming at luxury property
Exciting Developments in the Hotel’s Culinary Programming to Debut in the Coming Months, Including Duck House by Boon, Blossom Club Chef’s Table, New Japanese dining destination, Blossom…
Iconic music promotor Pino Sagliocco becomes UNWTO tourism ambassador
Music promoter Pino Sagliocco has been unveiled as the newest UNWTO Special Ambassador, joining a growing list of illustrious figures using their influence and celebrity to promote the power…
Uber rolls out new services for sun-seekers across the Mediterranean
Uber is preparing for the biggest summer of tourism on record, by launching the Uber app across some of Europe’s most popular sun-soaked destinations.
Flights to Spain this summer expected to reach 93% of pre-pandemic levels
Cirium, the aviation data specialist predicts the June to August period will see a total of 47 million seats on 280,000 flights arriving in Spain from worldwide departure points
UNWTO unveils digital futures programme for SMEs
Developed in collaboration with some of the world’s leading technology, finance and business companies, the initiative is focused on SMEs, which make up 80% of all tourism businesses
UNWTO members suspend Russia
Russia has been suspended from the UNWTO, following a vote by members of the General Assembly, and will lose its membership rights with immediate effect
Here are top tips for travellers jetting off this Easter
ABTA – The Travel Association has issued its top tips for travellers heading abroad this Easter weekend, which marks the first bank holiday since UK travel restrictions were lifted
Kerala Tourism to roll out nationwide promotional campaigns
Kerala Tourism is preparing to roll out aggressive promotional campaigns across the country, targeting diverse segments of travellers
Aeromexico restarts service to Mexico City
Aeromexico will resume operations to Mexico City as of April 1 with five weekly flights, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft
Here are the best places to go solo backpacking
New research by Uswitch has revealed the best locations in the world for solo backpackers.
Emirates signs agreement with Turespaña to boost tourism to Spain
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turespaña, Spanish Tourism Institute, to help boost trade and tourism to Spain.
Antigua and Barbuda becomes UNWTO’s 160th Member State
UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili met the Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda for the first time since the country became UNWTO’s 160th Member State
Best Cities In The World Where To Eat: 2022 Ranking
Users of TripAdvisor, who report on restaurants (and hotels) across the globe daily about their highs and lows, decided on the top 25 greatest cities to dine in.
Your 2022 travel escape based on your Chinese zodiac
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…
UNWTO unveils tourism investment guide
UNWTO has launched the first in a series of tourism investment guidelines focused on a specific country, representing a comprehensive tool for parties interested in foreign direct investment…
Emirates launches special fares for travels in 2022
Emirates has launched a new campaign to bring passengers even closer to more unforgettable travel experiences in 2022.
Tackling plastics pollution, the UNWTO way
The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative has welcomed a further 21 signatories, bringing the total of organisations that have committed to implement circular economy of plastics in the tourism…
American Airlines Will Cuts A Number Of International Flights
Due to delays in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft delivery, American Airlines is reducing its international flight schedule for next summer.
US leisure travel leads the recovery
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.
Zurab Pololikashvili re-elected Secretary General for UNWTO
United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has re-elected Zurab Pololikashvili to the role of general secretary of the organisation
The Travel Corporation sees 204% spike in enquiries to VTL destinations amid uncertainty
The Travel Corporation (TTC), announces a sharp increase in interest for travel to vaccinated travel lane (VTL) destinations from 2021 until next year.
Flying home for Christmas? This is when flight costs will start to spiral
Research by hotel booking platform, hoo, has revealed that the cost faced by those flying home for Christmas will soon start to spiral by as much as 184% as a result of heightened December…
Global hotel room prices increase by 184% as travel restrictions ease
Research by leading UK Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform and the first BNPL travel agent, Butter, reveals that global hotel prices are on the rise as demand surges after most travel…
Heart of London’s East End witnesses Canopy by Hilton’s UK debut
Set within the multi-million-pound Minories development close to Aldgate station, the eco-conscious Canopy by Hilton provides the perfect base for design conscious travellers looking to…
The Airbus A380 makes a vibrant return
Without question, one of the businesses most hit by the pandemic has been the airline industry.
International Tourism Group launches across European markets
Tourism experts from across Europe have joined forces to launch International Tourism Group (ITG), a new multi-national agency that sets a new standard through a data-led methodology applied…
Emirates increases services across Europe
As demand grows, Emirates has announced the resumption of routes across its European network.
Emirates resumes flights to Newcastle, adds new flights in Europe
Emirates is scaling up services with additional route resumptions and more flights across its European network, responding to the easing of international entry protocols and an upsurge in…
Etihad rolls out IATA Travel Pass to seven destination
Following successful trials, Etihad Airways has expanded the IATA Travel Pass to flights between Abu Dhabi and seven additional destinations on its network.
Etihad’s IATA Travel Pass extends to seven new cities
Etihad Airways has expanded IATA Travel Pass on flights between Abu Dhabi and seven destinations across its network following successful trials
The Pavilions becomes first hotel group to accept cryptocurrency
The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts has enhanced its guest experiences by becoming the first international boutique hotel group to accept cryptocurrencies from any country for hotel bookings,
Qatar Airways introduces new business class suite
Qatar Airways will launch its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner passenger aircraft, featuring its eagerly awaited new Business Class Suite, on several key routes to Europe and Asia, it started…
Airlines will be forced to aim at long and thin routes
A trend among airlines of phasing out four-engine widebody aircraft in favour of smaller, more fuel-efficient two-engine aircraft, including even narrow bodies, has accelerated.
United targets mid-July to get back to pre-Covid activities
United Airlines sees big for the coming northern summer and is adding 400 flights to its July schedule and increasing services to now available European destinations with the aim to offer…
Fully vaccinated Americans can visit Europe this summer
Americans who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 should be able to travel to Europe by summer.
Global community should support small island developing states, says UNWTO
UNWTO) is calling for the international community to show solidarity with ‘small island developing states’ (SIDS) by ensuring they have access to Covid-19 vaccinations
What makes the World’s Oldest Restaurant tick for three centuries altogether?
14 months ago, during the Navidad semano (Christmas week) whilst the Covid-19 pandemic was silently creeping its assault around the world, I was fortunate to visit the world’s oldest…
Secretary-general Pololikashvili nominated to lead UNWTO for four more years
The Executive Council of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has expressed its continued support for secretary-general Zurab Pololikashvili
UNWTO to host key week for global tourism
Today in Madrid, the UNWTO Global Tourism Crisis Committee will hold its first meeting of the year to advance concrete plans to ensure the restart of tourism will take place
Lufthansa witnesses 400% rise in holiday booking
Lufthansa has witnessed a sharp increase in intercontinental and intra-European bookings for the upcoming Christmas and New Year travel season
New York City named one of world’s top ten best walking cities
One of the best ways of exploring a new city is by ditching the car and strolling along the streets, taking in the sights and discovering hidden gems you may have missed while driving.
Towards inclusive travel: Indonesia first signatory of UNWTO Tourism Ethics Convention
Indonesia has become the first signatory of the Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics, the landmark instrument created to ensure global tourism is fair, inclusive, more transparent, and…
Will the UN stop UNWTO Secretary-General Pololikashvili?
US President Trump may have had Russia’s President Vladimir Putin helping in the US election. The UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili is working with his prime minister and…
Alitalia abandons all flights from and to Milan
Alitalia discontinued all flights from Malpensa, the international airport in Milan. Alitalia will no longer fly from Milan due to the collapse in demand linked to the global COVID-19 health…
Delta Air Lines brings back more trans-Atlantic and trans-Pacific flights
While the airline expects pre-COVID-19 level recovery for international flying to continue to lag U.S. domestic, Delta plans to add over 50 transoceanic flights next summer, compared to the…
UNWTO joins President Sánchez for revival of Spain’s tourism sector
The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has welcomed Spain’s readiness to lead the way in restarting tourism. The head of the United Nations specialised agency attended a meeting with…
Alitalia offerings: Over 1,000 weekly flights to 37 destinations in July
Alitalia to operate over 1,000 weekly flights to 37 destinations in July
WTTC gives global destinations stamp of approval for safety protocols
Major destinations around the world have signed up to the world’s first-ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched recently by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The…
Alitalia to resume services to New York and Spain in June
Alitalia will resume its nonstop Rome-New York service, direct flights to Spain (Rome-Madrid and Rome-Barcelona), and nonstop flights between Milan and southern Italy from 2 June. The…
Emirates resumes flights to nine destinations
Emirates has resumed its operations of scheduled flights to nine destinations.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts collaborates with Johns Hopkins Medicine International to ensure health and safety
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has entered into a collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine International to validate its new global health and safety program, Lead With Care, and provide…
Emirates launch new round of repatriation flights
Emirates have announced plans to run services to Frankfurt (25, 27, 29 April), Jakarta (26 April), Johannesburg (25 April), Lagos (26 April), London Heathrow (23, 24, 26, 28, 30 April),…
Airbus to produce 3D-printed hospital visors in fight against Covid-19
The majority of Airbus sites in Spain have joined forces to produce 3D printed visor frames, providing healthcare personnel with individual protection equipment in the fight against…
Airbus offers new face mask supplies to support Europe’s fight against COVID-19
Airbus has deployed a new air-bridge flight between Europe and China to deliver additional face mask supplies to France, Germany, Spain and UK health systems in support of the COVID-19…
Wanderlust from home: 10 amazing European museums offer virtual tours
Travel plans spoiled by COVID-19? Several museums offered virtual tours so you can do some sightseeing while being locked at home.
“It’s not always the obvious choices”: The top global locations for LGBTQ+tourism
Data from LGBTQ+ tour specialists TravelGay.com has uncovered the most popular global destinations for gay travellers, with Asian hotspots taking the lion's share of the top ten.
Taking up…
Preferred Hotels & Resorts updated portfolio for 2020
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its latest tranche of properties to come under its umbrella, which saw 24 new hotels join the independent brand's global portfolio, at the end of…
Iberia sponsors Spanish Olympic Committee
Alejandro Blanco, president of Spanish Olympic Committee and Luis Gallego, executive chairman of Iberia signed a new cooperation agreement focused on the upcoming summer Olympic Games in…
5 travel trends for niche short-term rental listing sites
Rentals United has released a first edition of ‘Who’s Who of Short-Term Rental Listing Sites’
Best destinations to tie the knot
Travelling elsewhere for your wedding is often an ideal option. Aside from providing a picturesque backdrop when you say your vows, some destinations are relatively cheaper.
When Scandinavian chic meets Hanseatic flair
The first Zleep hotel will open in Hamburg in 2022 as Deutsche Hospitality rolls out its recently acquired Danish brand in Germany for the first time. Having taken over the Scandinavian…
Budapest boosts Spanish seats with Wizz Air
Budapest Airport has announced a new route to the Spanish city of Santander with its home-based carrier Wizz Air. Launching the 1,846-kilometre sector with the low-cost carrier (LCC) on…
Spanish long haul figures “sluggish” compared to global growth
New data from ForwardKeys reveals that long-haul outbound travel from Spain, by independent travellers and small groups of up to five people, grew by just 1.3% in 2019 and forward bookings…
FITUR 2020: Sustainability, innovation and accessibility to take centre stage
The World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) will place innovation and sustainability at the top of the agenda as it returns to the International Tourism Fair in Madrid (FITUR). At the 40th…
Tourism start-ups focus on innovation and sustainability
The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), in association with Globalia, a tourism group in Spain and Latin America, has selected the finalists of the 2nd Global Tourism Startup…
The Funded: Spanish travel tech Beonprice raises USD 2.78 million for AI-driven hospitality revenue software
Spanish-based Beonprice has announced closure of a Series A funding round of EUR 2.5 million (USD 2.78 million) with venture capital fund Adara Ventures as the lead investor.…
Travel Tech 4 Good announces winners of start-up initiative in Cairo
Halla Travel and Blue Odysea are the winners of the Travel Tech 4 Good start-up initiative for the tourism sector in Egypt. It was launched jointly by the TUI Care Foundation and…
Etihad to launch Malaga flights next summer
Etihad Airways has announced that it will launch new seasonal flights to Malaga in Spain, to meet strong customer demand from across the UAE and GCC for flights to the popular gateway to…
Gaining ground: OYO Hotels consolidates footprint in Spain, adds over 100 hotels
OYO Hotels & Homes has announced in a brief period of 12 months, it has added over 100 hotels to its chain in Spain. After offering quality living spaces to travellers across India,…
“Efficient, comfortable and reliable” TD speaks with Aeromexico’s Rocio Blazquez
After eight years working as Aeromexico's regional director for Europe, Rocio Blazquez has learnt a thing or two about what it takes to be a success in a competitive market. TD tracked down…
Jets to Brazil: Air Europa launches new Fortaleza service
Recent weeks have seen the Latin specialist carrier Air Europa boost capacity on its South American services and launch a brand new business class product. Now, to round off an eventful…
9 MICE locations in Spain that will elevate your next event
From vibrant big cities to historically and culturally fascinating towns and countryside, there are a lot of MICE locations in Spain.
IATA: “Aviation has high hopes for the European Commission’s Green Deal”
IATA (The International Air Transport Association) has called upon the European Union to support aviation’s energy transition to sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of the bloc’s Green…
Top 10 European cities with ‘the most attractions’ for tourists
A new report has revealed which locations in Europe offer the most attractions overall, analysing which cities have the highest number of each attraction on offer.
How to enjoy a European escape (and get paid for it)
They say that travel is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer, but with a working holiday, you can travel to Europe for an extended trip and make some pocket money too!
Why Spain is an ideal setting for your next MICE group
What makes Spain one of the leading destinations in MICE tourism is the immense variety and quantity of its resources, the extensive experience of its event professionals, top-quality…
Air Europa adds muscle to its Latin network
Air Europa, the Spanish carrier with a dedication to the Latin American market, has added some serious heft to its ever-expanding network, with the launch of three new routes to the region…
Iberia signs codeshare deal with Hainan Airlines
China and Spain are better connected by air now, owing to the recent codeshare agreement between Iberia and Hainan Airlines. Iberia customers can now fly direct from Madrid to Shenzhen…
UNWTO teams up with EBRD for sustainable tourism
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) are joining forces to strengthen sustainable and inclusive tourism as a tool for…
7 most travel-friendly cities in Europe
Airport transfers company Taxi2Airport.com has investigated the most travel friendly cities in Europe.
UNWTO and Globalia launch second global tourism start-up competition
The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has joined Globalia, a tourism group in Spain and Latin America, to launch the second edition of the UNWTO Global Tourism Start-up Competition.…
Finnair and LATAM launch codeshare partnership
Finnair and LATAM Airlines Group implemented a new codeshare agreement on flights between Finnair’s hub in Helsinki and LATAM’s hubs in São Paulo, Brazil and in Santiago, Chile, via five…
Sound on: Aloft brings music makers back to their roots with first-ever homecoming tour
Some of the hottest names in music will be returning to their hometowns for free live music performances for fans as part of the Live at Aloft Hotels Homecoming Tour. Aloft Hotels,…
Berlin sees highest rise in hotel prices this September
Most of the European capitals witnessed an increase in the hotel prices in September 2019, with Berlin recording the sharpest increase of 42% compared to last month. This was revealed by…
The world by wheels: The longest, most epic road trips
From movies like Almost Famous, Little Miss Sunshine and the classic Thelma and Louise, road trips are a great way to see the world.
Air Europa to launch new route to Fortaleza in Brazil
Air Europa will commence services to Fortaleza, in northeast Brazil, from December. The service will begin on 20 December with twice-weekly flights, which will then increase to three…
BA’s first A350 heads to Dubai
British Airways’ first A350 aircraft is being put through its paces with extensive service trials ahead of it starting long-haul flying to Dubai on 2 September.
The airline took delivery…
9 European cities for that much-needed girls weekend
Whether you are looking for a sunny city-break full of Snapchats and sangria or an Instagrammable spa getaway with a spot of shopping, there is a European city waiting for you and your…
10 airports perfect for business travellers
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…
Still number one: London tops European MICE chart for the fifth time
Maestro of MICE Cvent, has unleashed its yearly list of the top meeting destinations for meetings and events in Europe.
For the fifth consecutive year, London retained its number one…
Marriott’s Aloft makes splash in Spanish capital
Aloft Hotels, Marriott International’s hotel brand for music fans and tech-savvy travellers, brings a new beat to Spain this month with the opening of 139-keys Aloft Madrid Gran Vía.…
Europe’s UK visitors to rise in 2023, despite Brexit
UK departures to Europe are set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.88% from 55.9 million in 2018 to 64.4 million in 2023, according to GlobalData, a data and analytics…
Summer rush: Royal Jordanian operates 266 extra flights
As of the beginning of this month, Royal Jordanian (RJ) started operating extra flights on different sectors and increased the frequency of its scheduled operations to the stations that…
Europe is this summer’s hot student destination
With summer break just beginning, many students are looking for deals on summer travel. Students are finding that this summer’s flight deals to Europe are noticeably lower than average -…
5 best European cities to drive as a tourist
Driving during a trip can be challenging. From congested roads to different driving laws as well as parking and fuel costs are only some that must be taken into account.
10 best family-friendly city breaks in Europe
To ease parents’ burden, here is a ranking on the best family-friendly city breaks in Europe using the most common factors that parents look for.
World Travel Awards Europe 2019 winners announced
The finest travel brands in Europe were unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Madeira. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala…
Hard Rock grows European portfolio with EUR 200m property in Barcelona
Hard Rock International has announced the development of Hard Rock Hotel Barcelona, continuing to grow its European hotel portfolio.
Palladium Hotel Group invests over EUR 130m in Europe and America
Spanish hotel chain Palladium Hotel Group has released an official statement including an update on the group's investment figures and growth strategy.
International Women’s Day: Inspiring female solo travellers
To celebrate International Women's Day, Generator, a European hostel brand, has compiled a selection of inspiring trip ideas for female solo travellers.
Grupo Piñero CEO on “the invisible thread” that binds them all
We caught up with Encarna Piñero, CEO of Grupo Piñero, to find out more about her group's most recent success and plans for the future.
Four Seasons marks 2019 with nine global openings
2019 becomes a significant year for Four Seasons as it holds several new openings, including the debut of its first standalone private residences in London.
MICE: When 12 heads are better than one
BestCities Global Alliance, a community of 12 cities around the world, dedicated to the betterment of international conferences and meetings, believes, naturally, that the right partner is…
Top 5 hotel industry challenges to conquer in 2019
Roiback, a company that specialises in powering direct sales for hotels, has underlined the challenges that the hotel industry faces in 2019.
Iberostar Group sets sight in Rome’s historic city centre
The Iberostar Group has announced the opening of Iberostar Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in the centre of Rome, the Iberostar Fontana di Trevi, in 2019.
The Standard to open 20 hotels in Asia, ME by 2023
Hospitality firm Standard International plans to open 20 hotels within five years as part of its aggressive expansion plans in Asia and the Middle East.
Double Debut: IHG brings Kimpton Hotels to Barcelona and Bangkok
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that it will be expanding its Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand to Barcelona in 2019 and Bangkok in 2020.
Hedonist Luxury: BLESS Collection announces first property and website
Palladium Hotel Group has announced the launch of its new website for the new luxury brand, BLESS Collection Hotels, and the opening of BLESS Hotel Madrid.
CATA’s outlook for Central America tourism initiatives in 2018
The Central American Tourism Agency (CATA) -- the tourism promotional organization agency for the countries of Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras,…
Buenos Aires expects surge in international tourism
The city of Buenos Aires in Argentina has announced it is expecting a large increase in international tourism in 2018 and 2019.
Cosmos Tours launches special ‘two-week only’ campaign
UK-based escorted touring operator, Cosmos Tours Ltd, has announced a late availability campaign with up to GBP 100 (USD 128) off autumn 2018 bookings.
Here’s what went down during the Hyatt-Minor drama – What’s next for NH Hotels?
One of the major news in the hospitality industry last week was Spanish hotel company NH Hotel Group receiving two suitors – Thai group, Minor International, and U.S. based Hyatt Hotels…
Despite Brexit, London is still Europe’s top city for MICE
Despite the uncertainty of Britain’s economic future post by Brexit, felt by many within the hospitality and travel industry, post Brexit. There is some solace to be found in recent data…
Netflights.com lists the 20 best airport lounges in the world
To help avoid these airport blues, Netflights.com has taken a sneak peek into airport lounges around the world, to see if your time can be spent being less stressed and more travel happy.
VIDEO: The making of Cathay Pacific’s first A350-1000
Cathay Pacific has welcomed the newest member to its fleet, the first of its twenty Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Take a look at what it takes to build one of the world’s newest long-range…
Thailand’s Minor International to take over NH Hotels
Thailand’s hotel and restaurant giant Minor International purchased Chinese conglomerate HNA Group’s 25.2% stake of Spanish hotel group NH Hotel for US$729 million (€619 m).
Expedia bookings reveal strong start for UK hotels in 2018
New data from Expedia Group shows UK hoteliers enjoyed a positive start to the year due to the significant rise in hotel demand by international visitors fuelled by fast-growing markets.
Spanish Tourist Office launches ‘Spain in 10 Seconds’ across 15 countries
The Spanish Tourist Office has launched a new campaign called ‘Spain in 10 Seconds’ spearheaded by 12 prominent Spanish personalities, showcasing why Spain is the ultimate travel…
Grand Hyatt Manila sets the stage for luxury living in the Philippines
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Manila, the first Grand Hyatt hotel in the Philippines. The 461-room luxury hotel tops the tallest skyscraper in the…
Air China expands global reach with non-stop flights to Copenhagen
Air China will begin non-stop flights between Beijing and Copenhagen from May 30, 2018. Once the new route launches, passengers will be able to arrive comfortably in Andersen's dreamlike…
Iberostar announces new strategy
Iberostar Group has presented a new international strategy, based on revamped values centred on innovation and focused on people and society in general.
The hotel group, which has…
Air Europa to offer flights to Quito from January
Air Europa will strengthen ties to Ecuador with flights to Quito from January.
From 1 January 2018, the Spanish airline will cover the triangular route between Madrid, Quito and Guayaquil…
Balearic Islands showcase local gastronomy
The Balearic Islands tourist board recently showcased the local cuisine of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza & Formentera as part of its ‘Better in Winter’ tourism strategy.
The islands…
Lata reveals latest updates
The Latin American Travel Association reveals its latest updates.
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Costa Rica records a rise in UK visitor numbers
Costa Rica has recorded an increase in visitors…
Etihad’s Swiss flights become Boeing 787 Dreamliner services
Etihad Airways’ flights to and from Switzerland will become an all-Boeing 787 Dreamliner operation with the aircraft being deployed on the Abu Dhabi – Geneva route, from 25 March 2018.…
Philippine Airlines ready to set hearts racing
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is to launch a new brand equity campaign which the airline believes is poised to win over foreign leisure travellers from international markets with the theme:…
LATAM Airlines announces new connections from Europe
LATAM Airlines Group has announced that it will offer two new European flights in 2018 from Rome, Italy and Lisbon, Portugal to São Paulo/Guarulhos, Brazil.
It will connect Europe to the…
The UK will remain a strong origin market for Spain despite Brexit
By Jorge Traver, country representative, Spain, ETOA – European Tourism Association.
Historically, Spain has always been one of the top destinations for UK tourists; this was true…
Arena Rail Holidays unveils programme for 2018
Arena Rail Holidays, formerly Diamond Rail, has unveiled its new programme for 2018, which will feature for the first time, two itineraries combining holidays by rail and river cruises.…
LATA updates on latest developments
Lata has revealed its latest updates.
In December this year, Air Europa will start operating a new service from London Gatwick to the Brazilian city of Recife via Madrid. The…
Trafalgar launches #agentsfirst strategy
Trafalgar has unveiled a new 2018 trade strategy called #agentsfirst.
The guided holiday operator has undertaken a review of feedback from the trade and improved the sales process by…
Air Europa to launch Gatwick-Recife route in December 2017
Air Europa will be introducing a new service from London Gatwick to the Brazilian city of Recife in December 2017, via Madrid.
The twice-weekly route will start on December 20 –…
Face-to-Face: Gordon Oldham
This week, Travel Daily catches up with Gordon Oldham, the lawyer, entrepreneur, adventurer and philanthropist created who created The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts...
Q) For our…
Face-to-Face: Miguel Nieto-Sandoval
Q) In terms of inbound tourism from the GCC region; which are currently Spain's largest source markets and which are showing the strongest growth?
UAE is the country with the larger…
Third HNA airline to launch UK flights
China's fast-expanding HNA Group will launch another flight to the UK this winter, as it continues to develop its long-haul operations.
Two HNA-owned carriers, Hainan Airlines and…
LATA releases updates from members
LATA updates on its members' activity with tour operator news and the latest from hotels and airlines.
Tour operator news
Explora Sacred Valley celebrates its one year anniversary…
Explore Viator’s Diverse Selection of “Lessons with Locals”
Want to really experience a destination? Early in 2017, the team at Viator, a TripAdvisor company and the leading resource for tours and activities worldwide, selected their top picks for…
Asian air route updates from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia, Qatar Airways and more
China gets reconnected to Belgrade
Where? Beijing (China) to Belgrade (Serbia)
When? Twice a week, effective 15 September 2017
Who? Hainan Airlines
Why? Expanding links with Europe as…
Air Europa receives eighth Dreamliner
Air Europa has added an eighth Dreamliner Boeing 787-8, which began operating on the airline’s Madrid-Lima route last Friday (June 23).
The airline has incorporated eight B787-8…
Face-to-Face: Marcelo Molinari
This week, Travel Daily Asia chats with Marcelo Molinari, Group Tourism Director at Value Retail, to discuss how Asia's outbound tourism boom is driving sales at the company's collection of…
Super Break launches 2017/18 Overseas Short Breaks brochure
New escorted short break tours, Villages Nature in Paris, a Gastronomic Riad Experience in Marrakesh with a half-day cookery course and 26 new hotels are just some of the key developments in…
Latin America continues to grow in popularity as a tourism destination
Latin America has continued to grow as a popular tourism destination in the first quarter of 2017.
Visitor numbers to the region are looking very promising and the development of new…
Football fans can follow United and Spurs on their American Tour
Thomas Cook Sport is the Official Match Breaks Partner for the International Champions Cup (ICC) in America.
Football fans wanting to follow their side to the US can do so with Thomas…
Korean Air’s Dreamliner makes international debut
Korean Air’s latest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will make its inaugural international flight on Thursday 1 June 2017.
The twin-aisle aircraft was delivered to Korean…
Voyages to Antiquity offers expert lecturers in the Caribbean
Voyages to Antiquity has unveiled its final line-up of on board speakers and shore excursions for winter 2017-18 on Caribbean and Cuba sailings.
From a Caribbean historian and…
Sail to the Caribbean with Voyages to Antiquity’s expert lecturers in 2017/18
Voyages to Antiquity has unveiled its final line-up of on board speakers and shore excursions for winter 2017-18 on Caribbean and Cuba sailings.
From a Caribbean historian and…
La Ruta PDX: A Gastronomic Festival 2017 Lineup
La Ruta PDX: A Gastronomic Festival is an industry and trade focused event series celebrating the culinary culture of Spain in Portland, Oregon from the 13th to the 16th of July of this…
Adventure sports can boost national pride and domestic tourism
Adventure tourism has huge potential in stoking national pride and sustaining domestic tourism, according to Haitham Mattar, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA).…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Korean Air, Vietjet, Air Canada and more…
Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain
Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? Korean Air
Why? Rising demand for flights…
Korean Air adds to Spain’s Asian boom
The recent proliferation of air routes between Spain and the Far East has continued, with the launch of Korean Air's inaugural flight to Barcelona.
The national carrier touched down at…
Air Europa launches direct flight from Europe to Honduras
Air Europa has celebrated the inaugural Air Europa flight from Madrid’s Adolfo Suarez Barajas airport to San Pedro Sula – the first of its kind to connect Europe directly with Honduras.
Air…
Trip.com Unveils Its 2017 Family Travel Awards
Trip.com is announcing its 2017 Family Travel Awards, with top attractions that go beyond the tried and true, noticeably quirky Rising Stars destinations, amazing beaches, and unique resorts…
Face-to-Face: Alain St Ange
The former Seychelles tourism minister, Alain St Ange is now standing to be the next Secretary-General of the UNWTO. Travel Daily talks to Mr St Ange about his plans, should he be…
Retail therapy pushes hotel ADR up 25%
Hotels developed in and around the region’s shopping malls can expect to post an Average Daily Rate (ADR) that is 25% higher than hotels that are not co-located with a major retail…
SIA expands European network with Air France-KLM
Singapore Airlines has signed a deal that will significantly expand its route network in Europe.
The national carrier has penned a Memorandum of Understanding with Air France-KLM to…
Gatwick prepares for biggest Easter weekend on record
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…
Ryanair Newcastle routes take flight
Ryanair has celebrated the start of its Newcastle summer 2017 schedule and the first flights on its new routes to Barcelona Girona, Faro, Madrid and Palma.
Ryanair’s Newcastle summer…
Riga Airport to offer 89 flight destinations this summer
The summer flight season has begun, and this year 89 destinations will be available to passengers travelling from Riga International Airport.
In addition to the existing routes,…
Ryanair commits to new Polish base
Ryanair has announced a new Poznan base, its fifth in Poland, as it launched its biggest ever Poznan winter schedule (2017).
The airline has committed to one based aircraft (an investment…
Air Europa receives latest Dreamliner aircraft
Air Europa has celebrated the arrival of its sixth ‘Dreamliner’ Boeing 787-8, committing the aircraft to its daily Madrid to Havana route.
The flight to Cuba connects with the Air Europa…
Cathay Pacific to add European frequencies
Cathay Pacific has expanded its European network considerably in recent times and the region is set to become better connected than ever before with frequency increases to France, Spain and…
Where to Stay: New hotels around the world, including the latest Nobu
ibis Saigon Airport
Location: Five minutes' drive from Ho Chi Minh City's airport, Tan Son Nhat International
Grade: Economy
Keys: 282, including 65 serviced apartments
Facilities:…
Top European destinations more expensive for cash-strapped Brits
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…
Cathay Pacific adds flights to major global cities
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…
London tops Europe for overnight visitor stays
London’s hotels and other accommodation recorded over 56 million overnight stays last year, more than any other city in Europe, new research reveals.
According to European Cities…
Hilton surpasses 100,000-room-mark in EMEA
Hilton has passed the milestone of 100,000 rooms trading across its Europe, Middle East & Africa portfolio.
The news comes in a period of unprecedented global growth for the…
Gothernburg named the world’s ‘most sociable city’
Gothenburg in Sweden is the most sociable city in the world – according to a major new study into global sociability from global hostel booking site Hostelworld.
The study, the first ever…
Korean Air unveils latest long-haul aircraft
Korean Air's fleet modernisation strategy reached another major milestone this week when the airline took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Seoul-based national…
Ryanair launches record winter 2017 Scotland schedule
Ryanair has launched its biggest-ever Scottish winter schedule, with 13 new Edinburgh routes to Baden, Budapest, Carcassonne, Eindhoven, Hamburg, Katowice, Nantes, Prague, Szczecin,…
Simply Luxury by Travel 2 launches Europe 2017 brochure
Simply Luxury by Travel 2 has launched a new Europe 2017 brochure featuring 44 percent new product and appointed a new product and commercial manager to oversee the programme.
The…
Q&A with Travel Experts: Hottest Travel Destinations in 2017
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…
BA plans return to Birmingham and Bristol airports
British Airways is to start flying from Birmingham and Bristol airports again with the launch of four new summer-only routes to popular European sunspots.
From May the airline will begin…
Hotel room rates decline by 12 percent across UK
New data from HRS – Global Hotel Solutions - has revealed that average room rates in the UK have dropped across the country by nearly 12% in 2016 compared with 2015.
Despite rates…
Etihad adds peak season flights to the Maldives
Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch additional flights to the Maldives during the peak summer period.
Between 1 July and 17 September 2017, the airline will operate four…
墨西哥航空将开通飞往韩国航线
波音787客机
今年，墨西哥航空（Aeromexico）将扩张其亚洲航线，新增飞往韩国首尔的航班。
2017年5月27日开始，墨西哥航空将每周运营四趟往返墨西哥城和首尔仁川国际机场的航班，使用其波音787梦想客机执飞该航线。…
Aeromexico spreads wings to South Korea
Aeromexico will expand its Asian network this year with the launch of its first ever flights to South Korea.
Commencing on 27 May 2017, the airline will operate four weekly flights…
ABTA supports UN Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
ABTA is supporting the UN Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, which launched in Madrid this week.
ABTA is a member of the UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organisation)…
Cathay traffic edges higher despite Chinese decline
Cathay Pacific recorded a slight increase in passenger traffic in 2016, despite falling demand on routes to and from mainland China.
Revealing its full-year results this week, the…
Spanish travel to Far East takes off
The number of Spanish travellers to destinations in the Far East is on the rise, driven by new air links, a new report has shown.
According to data from ForwardKeys, international…
Records tumble as HKIA traffic soars
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) achieved another record-breaking year in 2016, experiencing its highest ever levels of passenger traffic, flight movements and cargo traffic.
Last…
Cathay to add second Spanish service this summer
Cathay Pacific will launch its first ever direct flight to Barcelona this summer.
Commencing in July 2017, the new service will operate four times a week direct to and from Hong Kong,…
Best times to book and travel revealed
Timing is everything when it comes to scoring the cheapest prices for flights and hotels in 2017, according to new analysis by travel search engine KAYAK.co.uk. By analysing data based on…
World enters “Year of Sustainable Tourism”
2017 has been designated the "International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development" by the United Nations.
First unveiled by the UN General Assembly, the initiative aims to drive…
Flying Solo: Top 10 Cities for US Solo Travelers in 2017
Seeking some #travelinspo for solo travel? Homestay.com has you covered with its “what’s hot” list for 2017 showing what international cities are trending for US travelers.Tokyo,…
LATAM Airlines launches new direct flight from Barcelona to Lima
LATAM Airlines has launched a new direct service from Barcelona to Lima bringing the airline closer to its objective of offering the best connectivity to, from and in Latin America. The new…
Flying Solo: Top 10 Cities for US Solo Travelers in 2017
Seeking some #travelinspo for solo travel? Homestay.com has you covered with its “what’s hot” list for 2017 showing what international cities are trending for US travelers.Tokyo,…
CLIA chairman Vago announces continued growth of the cruise industry in Europe
Speaking at the Madrid International Cruise Summit last week, Pierfrancesco Vago, Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) Europe chairman for the past three years and MSC Cruises…
UK hotel room rates crash in Q3
Average hotel room rates in major UK cities including Cardiff, Edinburgh and Bristol have fallen by up to 20% in Q3 2016 when compared with Q3 2015 prices, according to latest data from…
Air Europa to launch new direct European-Honduras flights
Air Europa will launch a new direct fight from the Spanish capital of Madrid to the second largest Honduran city, San Pedro Sula in April 2017.
The single weekly flight will operate…
Aeromexico witnesses 25% hike in YTD UK passenger numbers
Aeromexico continues to report strong UK market growth as its Heathrow-Mexico City B787 Dreamliner service proves increasingly popular with discerning passengers.
Mexico’s flag…
NH Collection expands in Spain
NH Hotel Group’s most exclusive brand, NH Collection, continues to expand its presence in major cities around the world with the opening of two unique five-star hotels in Spain: NH…
Etihad creates NZ connections via Hong Kong
Etihad Airways has entered into a new partnership to provide passengers with new travel options between Europe, North America, Hong Kong and New Zealand.
The Gulf carrier has expanded…
SIA spreads wings in Europe with Lufthansa
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has widened its route map in Europe following the expansion of its joint venture with the Lufthansa Group.
Under the new arrangement, SIA passengers will be…
Qatar Airways hosts FC Barcelona and Al-Ahli Saudi FC in Doha
Qatar Airways is planning to unite two football giants – Europe’s FC Barcelona and Al-Ahli Saudi FC – for a friendly match in Doha.
The football teams, both sponsored by Qatar Airways,…
China to get first direct link to Portugal
Beijing’s Capital Airlines will create the first direct connection between China and Portugal next year.
An agreement signed on 9 October 2016 between Capital Airlines and the…
Ryanair launches biggest-ever Nuremberg schedule
Ryanair has launched its biggest ever Nuremberg summer schedule (2017), with four new routes to Bari, Madrid, Palermo and Porto, five new summer services to Budapest, Malta, Manchester,…
Arabic-Speaking staff help GCC shoppers at El Corte Inglés
El Corte Inglés has seen a 10% increase in Arabic-speaking shoppers to its stores, particularly the Castellana flagship location in Madrid.
The world’s fourth-largest department-store…
Ryanair commits to major capacity increase in Manchester
Ryanair has launched its biggest ever Manchester summer schedule (2017), with five new summer routes to Berlin, Hamburg, Nuremberg, Oslo Torp & Wroclaw, 44 routes in total, and extra…
Common travel risks facing business travellers explained
There was once a time that the only companies who trained their employees on travel safety and security (or who even had a travel security policy) were those who operated in the so-called…
London no longer Europe’s most expensive hotel market
New data from HRS has revealed that major cities across the UK, including London, have seen a decline in average hotel room rates when looking at Q2 2016 compared with Q2 2015.
Having…
SLH appoints new VP of sales EMEA
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has appointed Carsten Lima to the newly created role of vice president of sales, EMEA.
Lima rejoins SLH at the company’s London headquarters as the…
Iberia to join Europe-Japan airline alliance
Iberia, the Spanish national carrier, will now be included in the joint venture between JAL, BA and Finnair on routes between Europe and Japan.
Japan’s Ministry of Land,…
Cathay transfers flights and aircraft to Dragonair
Hong Kong's Dragonair will launch its first flights to Kuala Lumpur next year, replacing Cathay Pacific's services.
The new flights will be introduced progressively between March and May…
TUI appoints UK head of innovation
TUI UK & Ireland has appointed its first Head of Innovation as it looks to further digitise the business.
Jo Hickson, who joined from Home Retail Group where she spent five years as…
China Express goes international
China Express Airlines will launch its first ever international flights later this year.
The airline revealed several plans for several new routes including Guiyang-Hanoi,…
Qatar Airways renews FC Barcelona deal
Qatar Airways has renewed its partnership with FC Barcelona’s first team until 30 June 2017.
The agreement will allow the award-winning carrier and the world’s best football club to…
LATAM expands Barcelona connections
LATAM Airlines Group (LATAM) has announced that it will operate three weekly non-stop flights between Lima, Peru and Barcelona, Spain, beginning 15 December.
Currently, around 8% of…
Emirates- sponsored ‘Stars on Board’ dazzles thousands of Arab fans
Emirates has connected thousands of Arab fans from around the world with their idol stars at the 2016 ‘Stars on Board’, which took place onboard the Norwegian JADE cruise ship. …
Iberia starts flying to Far East
Iberia, the Spanish national carrier, has launched its first route to the Far East.
The airline commenced direct services from Madrid to Shanghai this week, marking the start of a…
Qatar Airways on a Bollywood trail
Qatar Airways is the official airline partner of the 17th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrations in Madrid.
The airline carried leading celebrities from the Indian and…
Spain to lure Indians through film tourism
Spain is encouraging Indian film-makers to use its fiestas, cities and historic monuments as settings for their movies, in an effort to increase share of India’s outbound tourism market.…
IIFA supported by Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways recently announced its support as the official airline sponsor of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) celebrations.
The 17th edition of the awards will take…
First direct flight to link China with Portugal
Capital Airlines, the Chinese carrier owned by the HNA Group, is planning to expand its European operations with the launch of services to Lisbon.
The airline has filed an application…
China’s Capital Airlines flies to Australia
Capital Airlines, a subsidiary of China’s HNA Group, will make its debut in Australia later this year.
Commencing on 29 September 2016, the airline will operate three weekly flights…
JAL to add Iberia to European alliance
Japan Airlines has applied for permission to add Iberia to its European joint business.
The Japanese national carrier currently coordinates its operations between Japan and Europe…
Monarch appoints premium lounge partner at Birmingham Airport
Building on a successful partnership at Gatwick Airport, independent airline group Monarch has chosen lounge operator No1 Lounges as its preferred lounge supplier at Birmingham Airport.…
Emirates adds seventh daily flight to Bangkok
Emirates will continue to increase capacity to Thailand this summer, with the launch of its seventh daily flight to Bangkok.
Commencing on 1 July 2016, the new service will depart…
Hong Kong airport traffic growth slows
The recent surge in passenger traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) slowed significantly in April 2016, despite the full opening of the hub's new Midfield Concourse.…
Air Europa to expand South American connections
On 18 December Air Europa will launch flights to the Argentine city of Cordoba, the country’s most populated city, via Asuncion in Paraguay.
The route, operated by an Airbus 330-200, will…
Study reveals impact of terror attacks on European hotel sector
European hotel markets directly affected by incidents of terrorism generally stabilise within three months of an attack, according to new research from STR.
STR analysed four…
Emirates debuts FA Cup A380 livery
Emirates has unveiled its Emirates FA Cup-themed A380 superjumbo.
For its maiden voyage, the specially decked out Emirates FA Cup A380 flew to London Heathrow from Dubai, operating…
Face-to-face: Nieves Rodríguez, Aeromexico country Manager UK & Ireland
Your direct service employing a 787 Dreamliner between London Heathrow and Mexico City is proving very popular with travellers. What are the major features of the aircraft?…
Etihad Airways inks code-share partnership with Avianca
Etihad Airways recently inked a code-share partnership with Avianca.
Under the agreement, Etihad Airways will place its ‘EY’ code on Avianca operated flights between Bogota and London…
Air China reveals Dreamliner routes
Air China will start taking delivery of its new fleet Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in the coming months, and the airline has now revealed the routes on which it intends to deploy the…
Brussel’s tourism sector hardest hit by terror attacks: Euromonitor
In the wake of today’s Brussels terror attacks, industry analyst Euromonitor International has predicted a 10-20 percent decline in bookings to the European capital in the short- to…
Air Europa takes delivery of B787 Dreamliner
Boeing, Air Europa and SMBC Aviation Capital are celebrating the delivery of the carrier's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner this week.
Air Europa has taken delivery of its first 787 Dreamliner…
APT offers couples river cruising discounts
Couples can save up to £1,000 on a nine-day Douro Delights Royal Collection river cruise from APT Luxury River cruises.
Highlights include sampling local wine at the Alpendurada…
Malaysia Airlines ditches Boeing 777s in fleet overhaul
Malaysia Airlines has retired its entire fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft as part of its ongoing restructuring plan.
Providing an update on its turnaround efforts, the national carrier…
European hotel sector recorded significant growth in 2015: HVS
Europe's hotel market experienced ongoing value growth and recovery in 2015 with hotels in many cities reaching record performance, according to the 2016 European Hotel Valuation Index…
Air China to receive first Dreamliner in May
Air China will welcome its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on 5 May 2016.
The arrival of the new B787-9 aircraft will make the Beijing-based airline the first in China to operate…
Malaysia Airlines embarks on new era with Emirates
Malaysia Airlines has turned over a new page in its history with the launch of a major codeshare partnership with Emirates.
Through an extensive codeshare agreement, the Kuala…
North America dominates UK business travel bookings: report
New data from American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) highlights the destinations most booked by UK-based business travellers in 2015, with traditional global business hubs leading the…
Saudia flight grounded after bomb threat
A Saudia flight bound for Riyadh was grounded in Madrid’s Barajas international airport on Thursday following a bomb threat.
All passengers and crew were taken off the aircraft after…
The Apartment Service sets up in Singapore
The Apartment Service, the UK-based company which manages global bookings for the serviced apartment sector, has opened its first Asia Pacific office, located in Singapore.
The…
New York tops UK outbound destination list for second year
For a second consecutive year, New York has ranked as the number one most visited destination for UK travellers in 2015 ahead of other cities across North America, Europe and Asia. …
airBaltic and Iberia sign codeshare deal
Latvian airline airBaltic and the Spanish airline Iberia have concluded a new codeshare agreement, offering convenient connections to Southern Europe for airBaltic customers, while Iberia’s…
Aeromexico forges ahead with ambitious growth plans in 2016
Aeromexico will grow capacity on its UK and European routes by 28% in 2016 as the airline looks to capitalise on strong demand from the region’s business travel community.
The…
Face-to-face: Marcelo Molinari, group tourism director, Value Retail
What percentage of customers to your Villages are tourism-related and how does this vary from Village to Village? i.e. what’s the most popular Village for shopping tourism and why?…
Cathay Pacific traffic increased 8% in 2015
Cathay Pacific and its sister carrier, Dragonair, boarded a combined total of 34.1 million passengers in 2015, up 7.9% year-on-year.
The airlines operated a total of 78,634 flights,…
Malaysia Airlines’ Dubai connections to start in February
Malaysia Airlines' new partnership with Emirates, which was first announced last month, will get underway on 15 February 2016, the airlines have confirmed.
From this date, Malaysia…
Etihad Airways closes 2015 on a strong growth note
The last year turned out to be a successful close for Etihad Airways.
The airline carried 17.4 million passengers resulting in a significant increase of 17% over 2014, and operated…
Emirates reports 51.3 million passengers in 2015
Emirates recently announced key achievements in 2015.
Since January 2015, the airline has carried over 51.3 million passengers, which represented nine percent more passengers during…
Jet expands global network with Delta and KLM
Jet Airways will significantly expand its international network next year, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines and KLM.
The new arrangement will…
Airlines split over Heathrow third runway impasse
Yesterday’s announcement that the Government is to defer a final decision on expansion at Heathrow has received strong criticism from international airlines serving the UK, despite a warning…
Christmas Day travel to boom as Brits seek savings
Increasing numbers of Britons are opting to take advantage of cheaper flights and jet off to foreign climes on Christmas Day, according to figures released today by London Gatwick…
Malaysia Airlines routes traffic through Dubai with Emirates deal
Malaysia Airlines has formed a new partnership with Emirates that will see it drive more global traffic through Dubai International Airport.
The comprehensive codeshare agreement,…
Hotel room rates on the rise worldwide
The latest data from hotel solutions provider HRS has revealed that the average cost of staying in a hotel room is on the up across most of the world, bar a small handful of destinations.…
Spain’s hotel recovery in full swing, claims new report
Improving occupancy and rate performance across Spain has helped boost hotel values and drive recovery in the country's hotel and tourism sector, according to a new report from global hotel…
Beijing Capital Airlines targets UK, Australia
Beijing Capital Airlines, the Chinese airline that recently entered the long-haul market, is planning to launch its first flights to the UK and Australia.
According to a statement on…
New independent flight booking service launches in the UK
A new web-based booking system has launched promising users the opportunity to book two or more flights - combining low cost with national and commercial long-haul carriers - in one single…
Air Europa to launch London-Bogota services
Air Europa has revealed plans to launch a new daily service from London to Bogota via Madrid on 27 June 2016.
The route is now available for booking with Air Europa, with return…
Etihad Airways rolls out new business class kits
Etihad Airways recently launched a new range of collectable limited edition business class amenity kits.
These new products are a result of a collaboration between Etihad Airways and…
Golden Week drives surge in Chinese long-haul travel – GTA
The recent Golden Week holidays in China led to a surge in the number of travellers taking long-haul trips, new data has revealed.
GTA released a report this week showing that…
Britain ‘least affected’ by transport strikes in 2015: report
British travellers have been the least affected by transport strikes in 2015, with only 10 days of transport strikes with national impact so far in 2015, according to a new report from…
Northern cities top destinations for holidaying Brits this summer
Laterooms.com has released data showing how its British customers holidayed at home and abroad this summer.
London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh remained at the top of a 10-strong…
Lucky agents meet David Beckham with Air New Zealand
Several lucky travel consultants had the chance to meet David Beckham recently, courtesy of Air New Zealand.
The airline ran a competition in partnership with Travel Daily, offering…
Mandarin Oriental announces new Beirut property
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group recently announced that it will manage a new luxury hotel and branded residences currently under development in Beirut.
The new property is scheduled to…
European hotel industry outlook improves in July
The European hotel industry recorded positive results across the three key performance metrics in July 2015, according to data compiled by STR Global.
Compared to July 2014, Europe…
Almost 2m Brits expected to head overseas this long weekend
Almost 2 million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas during the August bank holiday weekend (28-31 August), according to ABTA.
ABTA members have reported strong demand for…
UK top market for European low-cost airlines
The UK is Europe’s biggest market for low-cost airlines, with 935 routes available this summer, according to a new study published by Gopili.
More than 5,000 destinations are served…
Emirates celebrates its Spain service
Emirates’ recently announced its intent to launch a daily A380 flight to Madrid. This is the airline’s 35th international A380 destination on its network.
The addition of the…
ADIA witnesses pax traffic surge at 17.2%
In a recent announcement, Abu Dhabi Airports reported a 17.2% increase in passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport during first half of 2015 (1 January to 30 June), as…
Etihad launches second daily Melbourne flight
Etihad Airways’ second daily flight to Melbourne will launch on Saturday.
The new service, EY462, will depart Abu Dhabi at 1030 and touch down in Melbourne at 0605 the next day. The…
Amadeus appoints new president for Asia Pacific
Amadeus has appointed Albert Pozo as its new president for Asia Pacific, effective 3 August 2015.
A 23-year Amadeus veteran, Pozo moves to Bangkok following his previous role as vice…
Wanda’s new president unveils international expand plans
Qian Jin, the newly-appointed president of Wanda Hotels & Resorts, has unveiled his plans for the growth of the Chinese luxury hotel brand, including the launch of its first overseas…
Xiamen Airlines teams up with KLM for European flights
Xiamen Airlines has signed a wide-ranging codeshare agreement with KLM, allowing it to expand its coverage in Europe.
The Chinese airline will launch its first ever European flights…
Emirates adds an A380 to Dusseldorf
Emirates recently added an A380 aircraft to its Dusseldorf route.
Subsequently, the airline also celebrated its five year anniversary in Prague with a special one-off A380 service.…
Euro hotel sector reports mixed results in May
The European hotel industry posted mixed results in May, according to data compiled by STR Global.
A weakening Euro led to varied performance amongst Europe’s four subregions. Northern…
Selling Kissimmee, Florida
How is Kissimmee performing in terms of UK visitor numbers? What are the projections for 2015?
In 2014 UK visitors to Kissimmee increased and 2015 numbers are looking healthy with a…
Skybreak secures new Gatwick contracts
Skybreak, the customer service centre based at Gatwick Airport, has secured contracts with four additional airlines that use London’s second airport.
Skybreak Service Centre, which…
THAI to continue European routes despite ICAO safety threat
Thai Airways has confirmed it will continue to fly to European destinations including London despite the International Civil Aviation Organisation’s (ICAO) ongoing challenge to the Thai…
Geneva the world’s most expensive hotel dining destination
Geneva has once again topped a list of the world’s most expensive destinations for hotel dining.
The Club Sandwich Index (CSI), published by Hotels.com, found the Swiss city is not…
Dubai witnesses 23% increase in hotel booking
A recent study conducted by BookBestRate revealed that search requests for hotels in Dubai have increased by 23% since mid-April compared to previous months.
Dr Bashar Tarawneh,…
ADIA clocks 15.5% increase in traffic
The month of April has been positive for Abu Dhabi Airports.
The Authority recently announced that passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport increased by 15.5% in April…
Korean Air boosts European network
Korean Air has announced a major expansion of its network in Europe, following the expansion of its codeshare agreements with Air France and Alitalia.
Effective this week, the Korean…
US pre-clearance immigration service rolled out to UK hubs
The US government has announced a major expansion of its pre-clearance operations, which will enable air passengers travelling from the UK to be approved for entry into the US before they…
Abu Dhabi International Airport’s busiest summer ever
Abu Dhabi International Airport is readying itself for its busiest ever summer.
It is scheduled to note 1,504 flights departing from the UAE capital each week, 22% more than in the…
US offers pre-clearance at Tokyo Narita Airport
The US government has announced a major expansion of its pre-clearance operations, which enable air passengers to be approved for entry into the US before they arrive in the country.…
文化东方将收购马德里丽兹酒店
文化东方酒店和沙特阿拉伯的奥拉杨金融集团（Olayan）将联合收购经营马德里丽兹酒店。
此项收购合约总价1.48亿美元，完成收购后文化东方和Olayan将各占有马德里丽兹酒店50%的股权。此次收购将把该酒店的所有股权从Belmond Spanish Holdings和Landis Inversiones全部购回。…
FRHI pursues tri-brand growth strategy
Marty Kandrac, executive vice president & real estate and development officer, FRHI Hotels & Resorts, outlines the hospitality firm’s global expansion plans for its three brands -…
Strengthening Pound drives Brits to Europe
Brits are flocking to Europe as the Pound continues to strengthen against the Euro, a travel barometer released by GoEuro has revealed.
Instead, Europeans are travelling to…
Africa on TCA Abu Dhabi’s sights
The South African Travel industry recently got a glimpse of Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) highlighted its key tourism attractions at the…
Tokyo appoints new global tourism reps
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has appointed new tourism representatives in 12 cities in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.
The expansion of the Japanese capital's global…
Rocco Forte hotels witness revenue boost from ME properties
The Middle East region is proving to be profitable venture for Rocco Forte Hotels.
The Group has witnessed increased revenue from the Middle East during the past fiscal year. The…
New air routes: Delta and Virgin expand partnership; Emirates, Etihad and Qatar confirm new destinations
Garuda Indonesia has announced its summer schedule, extending its service from London Gatwick to Jakarta to six days a week from 23 July to 28 October.
The route, via Amsterdam, will…
Newest Eurozone member tops poll for city-break value
The rise of Sterling has seen prices plunge in three-quarters of the European cities surveyed for the annual Post Office Travel Money City Costs Barometer.
The increasingly powerful…
Iranian sports reporters victims of Germanwings crash
Two Iranians are among the 150 killed when a Germanwings jet crashed into the Alps this week.
Both were sports journalists, according to Iranian media, Milad Hojatoleslami working…
Conference to debate future of the travel industry
More than 150 senior business leaders, policymakers, and travel industry experts, will gather in Madrid on 24 March to discuss the future of the travel industry and the contribution…
Amadeus confirms new MD for UK & Ireland
Amadeus IT Group has confirmed Champa Magesh will take over as managing director for company’s UK and Ireland business on 1 June.
Champa, who will be based at Amadeus UK’s head office at…
David Beckham fronts new Marina Bay Sands campaign
Marina Bay Sands has launched a major new promotional campaign featuring football legend David Beckham.
In the new 'Never Settle' campaign, the former Manchester United and Real…
Heathrow reports traffic gains again in February
London Heathrow reported another record monthly performance in February, with 4.95 million passengers travelling through the airport, up 1.1% year-on-year.
Operating at capacity,…
New TripAdvisor feature uncovers neighbourhoods
TripAdvisor has launched a new feature intended to allow users to explore interesting districts within a city.
The 'Neighbourhoods' feature, which is available both on the desktop…
UK cities among European hotel sector’s top performers – HVS
Europe’s hotels witnessed their fifth consecutive year of value growth last year, with properties in the UK and Southern Europe seeing some of the biggest gains.
According to the 2015…
TripAdvisor launches Neighbourhoods feature
TripAdvisor has launched its ‘Neighbourhoods’ feature in an effort to help users discover and explore neighbourhoods within popular tourist destinations.
“TripAdvisor’s new…
London airports report bumper January
Airlines deploying larger aircraft on routes have helped Heathrow Airport see a rise in passengers during January, as Stansted announced a ‘bumper start’ to 2015.
Heathrow saw a…
New Appointments
has been appointed general manager for Jumeirah Emirates Towers. He has taken on the new role from Grant Ruddiman, who left the company at the end of January 2015. Wiedenhaupt joins…
Emirates expand its A380 network
Emirates will soon boost its capacity on key European routes. The airline will introduce the A380 services to Dusseldorf and Madrid effective July and August 2015.
The addition of…
Aeromexico plans fifth weekly London flight
Aeromexico has announced plans to operate five flights a week between London Heathrow and Mexico City later this year.
The airline’s senior vice president global sales Jorge Goytortua…
Qatar Airways increases capacity to Italy and Spain
Qatar Airways is increasing its capacity on its flights to Italy and introducing double-daily flights to Madrid.
The increase in both capacity and service will roll out over the next…
ABTA and TripAdvisor finalists in WTTC awards
ABTA and TripAdvisor are among the finalists in the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Tourism for Tomorrow Awards.
The two are of 15 that have been shortlisted for five…
Katara Hospitality completes 30 hotels in two years
Katara Hospitality recently announced that it will achieve its goal of 30 hotels in operation or under development by 2016 two years ahead of schedule.
Over the past year, Katara…
Etihad goes double daily to Melbourne
Etihad Airways will continue its expansion in Australia next year with the launch of a second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne.
Commencing on 1 August 2015, the additional…
Quest’s Passport to 2015
As the sun prepares to set on 2014, our thoughts turn to the glowing horizon of 2015 and all it might reveal.
Predictions can be a dangerous thing, especially in the capricious world of…
Etihad adds Okinawa connection
Etihad Airways will start offering flights to Okinawa next year, as part of a new codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines.
The Abu Dhabi-based airline will start flying to Hong…
Norwegian links UK and Spanish destinations
Norwegian Air continues to expand its low cost route network in the UK, announcing plans to launch services from Edinburgh and Birmingham to Spain in Spring 2015.
Passengers at…
Emirates inks sponsorship deal with AC Milan
Emirates recently inked a five-year sponsorship deal with AC Milan.
Sir Tim Clark, president Emirates Airline and Barbara Berlusconi, president, AC Milan discussed synergies between…
IHG ignores call for high-profile merger
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has ignored pressure from one of its shareholders to consider a merger with another high-profile hotel chain.
The hotel group was forced to make a…
Rocco Forte plots expansion under new investment
Rocco Forte Hotels has announced plans to expand its portfolio following a stake partnership with an Italian state-backed sovereign fund.
The luxury hotel chain said it is already in…
Jumeirah Group to sign first Venu hotel by year-end
Jumeirah Group expects to sign a management agreement for the first hotel under its four-star brand - Venu, in the next two months, according the Group’s top executive.
In September,…
WTM14: Air Europa: “We’ve filled a gap in Latin American travel’
Air Europa has successfully gained market share in travel from the UK to Latin America but has plans to grow further after finding its niche in the UK market, its UK general manager…
NH unveils new flagship property
NH Collection has opened its new flagship hotel in the Spanish capital of Madrid.
The new hotel has opened after three months of refurbishment in a multi-million pound investment to…
Air France KLM lays out first Transavia plans
The first plans to grow Air France KLM’s low-cost Transavia brand have been revealed in the airline group’s winter schedule.
Capacity for Transavia will increase 13.3% for the winter…
Etihad Airways expands into new markets
Etihad Airways has announced its intent to expand its global route network with addition of Baku, Tbilisi and Dar es Salaam in the second half of 2015. This will increase total number of…
Wyndham’s Tryp brand debuts in Asia Pacific
Wyndham has launched its first ever Tryp hotel in the Asia Pacific region.
The new Tryp by Fortitude Valley in Brisbane officially opened its doors recently on the Queensland city's…
Air China to double London flights
Air China will double the number of flights it operates between Beijing and London next month.
In October 2014, the carrier will add a second daily service to London Heathrow Airport.…
Preferred to represent NH Collection
Preferred Hotel Group has been assigned to represent the new NH Collection of hotels.
Under the agreement Preferred will provide sales, marketing and distribution support to 20 NH…
WTTC searches for sustainable travel firms
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called for a harder push for sustainability in travel as it launched its nominations for the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards programme.…
Brisbane tourism gears up ahead of G20
Brisbane’s tourism industry is getting a major boost ahead of this year’s G20 Summit which takes place in the Australian city later in the year.
Before 4,000 G20 delegates arrive on…
Doha’s outbound flights register 30% increase
Holidaymakers during the recent Eid break have helped increase outbound flights from Doha by 30%, as quoted by Gulf Times. Tourists flying out of Doha, comprised mostly of Qataris and…
UK tourism visits to Spain up 5.8%
More than 6.5 million British visitors headed to Spain in the first six months of the year, up 5.8%.
The UK remains the country’s strongest inbound market and accounts for 23.3% of…
Acquisitions and organic growth push Amadeus profits
Amadeus has reported EBITDA growth of 8.8% for the first half of the year, following various acquisitions and ‘organic growth’.
The Madrid-based company posted EBITDA of EUR702.6m…
NH Hotels launches new premium brand
NH Hotel Group has launched a new premium brand as part of a new five-year plan.
The NH Collection brand will house the company’s upper-upscale hotels that have ‘extraordinary comfort…
Etihad flies to Hong Kong
Etihad Airways will launch its first direct flights to Hong Kong next year.
Commencing on 15 June 2015, the long-awaited new service will operate four times a week, direct from Abu…
Etihad announces Edinburgh plans
Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch daily flights between Edinburgh and Abu Dhabi next year.
The new route will commence on 8 June and will be operated by an Airbus A330-200…
Etihad to add Kolkata flights
Etihad has announced plans to launch direct flights to Kolkata.
Commencing on 15 February 2015, the new route will operate daily, direct from Abu Dhabi. This will mark Etihad's 11th…
Katara Hospitality acquires five European properties
Katara Hospitality recently confirmed acquisition of five properties in key European cities from a private investor. The company has acquired InterContinental Carlton Cannes,…
The latest industry appointments
THOMAS HAGEMANN has been appointed to the newly-created position of vice president of future openings & special projects with the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. He will now be…
Hard Rock Ibiza opens as concept restaurant is unveiled
Hard Rock Hotel Ibiza opened today (18 May) on the White Isle, days after releasing details of its Sublimotion restaurant at a London event.
The hotel has teamed up with Michelin-star…
American announces Manchester-Charlotte route
American Airlines has announced new flights between Manchester and Charlotte as aligns its European routes for the summer.
The new route will be operated by US Airways on a daily…
Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways enter codeshare
Cathay Pacific celebrated its new service from Hong Kong to Doha with the announcement of its new codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways. The two airlines are also part of the oneworld…
IATA to convene on cabin safety
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will convene on cabin safety next month.
The association will host the first Cabin Operations Safety Conference in Madrid, Spain…
Etihad Airways expands Spain presence
In an effort to enhance its presence across the Spanish market, Etihad Airways has launched its codeshare operations with Air Europa. Passengers flying with the airline to Brussels and…
Jet expands Air France codeshare
Jet Airways has announced the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Air France.
The partnership will offer enhanced network connectivity to 12 major cities across Europe and…
Orient-Express unveils Belmond branding
Orient-Express Hotels has revealed the new Belmond branding that will be used to identify its portfolio hotels, trains and other travel products.
The company today unveiled a brand…
GIBTM Europe pavilion gets bigger
The recent announcement of exempting Emiratis from obtaining visas to Schengen countries will result in increased business from UAE. A similar decision by the UK to relax visa…
Airport retail sector to surge 70%
The value of the global airport retail market is set to surge over the coming years, reaching US$59.2 billion in 2019 – a rise of 72.9% compared to 2013.
According to the new 'Global…
Americas boosts Amadeus 2013 figures
Amadeus has posted a 7.8% increase in adjusted profit in its 2013 results compared to 2012.
The Madrid-based firm registered in at EUR619.5m (GBP510m) while its revenue went up 6.6%…
Orient-Express rebrands to Belmond
Orient-Express Hotels will re-badge its hotels and experiences under a new Belmond brand.
Encompassing the majority of the company’s hotels, trains, safaris and river cruises, the new…
THAI boosts Asian routes, but cuts Europe
Thai Airways International (THAI) will add extra capacity on several Asian routes this summer, but at the expense of flights to destinations in Europe.
Unveiling its summer schedules…
Ezeego1.com introduces new offer for Europe
Ezeego1.com has introduced a new offer for travel to Europe.
The online travel site is offering travellers a unique opportunity to break free from the clutches of a standardised…
Sharjah keen to boost tourism with Spain
Sharjah Tourism authorities are keen to tap into the untapped potential of Spain.
HE Mohamed Ali Al Noman, chairman, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) said:…
Etihad Airways, Air Europa ink code-share agreement
Etihad Airways and Air Europa recently inked a code-share agreement, thereby enhancing access to and from Spain, UAE and to global destinations.
As per the agreement and subject to…
Air Europa signs Etihad codeshare
Air Europa will being flights between Madrid and Abu Dhabi later this year after signing a codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways.
The service will run three times a week, the first…
IGLTA Convention returning to Europe
The International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association’s (IGLTA) Global Convention will return to Europe this year for the first time since 2010.
The convention, taking place in…
UAE, Andorra ink consultation and tourism MoUs
Foreign ministries of the UAE and Principality of Andorra recently inked two initial memoranda of understanding (MoU) on bilateral consultations and joint cooperation in tourism.
The…
Etihad to fly to Rome
Etihad Airways will launch direct flights to Rome next summer.
Commencing on 15 July 2014, the airline will operate daily services to the Italian capital, using its 262-seat,…
City sales up at lowcostbeds
A change in perception of what is defined as luxury has helped lowcostbeds see growth in city break sales, its marketing officer has said.
Alex Gisbert, chief marketing officer at…
European addition for Warwick International
Warwick International Hotels Collection has added a new member in Europe.
The Hotel Paseo del Arte in the heart of Madrid is now part of the group and will use its sales, marketing…
David Beckham to develop resort concepts in Asia
Las Vegas Sands has entered into a new partnership with David Beckham, which will see the former England footballer develop new a new range of entertainment offerings for the company's…
United Airlines outlines plan to quadruple profits
United Airlines has unveiled a major new strategy designed to help it multiply its profits as much as four-fold over the next four years.
The US-based carrier is aiming to cut its…
LATAM appoints first UK sales team
LATAM Airlines has introduced a new UK sales team at WTM this year as it looks to improve its partnerships and business in the market.
Martin Modarelli is now leading a London-based…
London remains LCC capital
London has maintained its position as the world’s top low-cost carrier (LCC) city, based on the number of seats available.
The England capital has nearly 15 million seats available on…
Iberia unveils new look as Air Europa overtakes with passenger count
Iberia announced its new corporate look today as new airport statistics found Air Europa has overtaken the airline in the passenger number stakes.
The IAG-owned carrier has unveiled a…
The latest staff appointments
Antony Price has been appointed general manager UK & Europe at Air New Zealand. Price previously worked for the airline in Los Angeles focused on the Americas market. Prior to…
New7Wonders unveils city finalists
New7Wonders has unveiled the list of cities competing for the honour of becoming one of the world's seven best urban centres.
Following its previous New7Wonders of the World and…
The latest industry appointments
DECIUS VALMORBIDA has been named as the new head of distribution marketing at Amadeus. A Brazilian national, Valmorbida, who most recently served as the company's head in Latin America,…
Hertz Australia expands short-term rentals
Hertz is expanding its short-term rental options in Australia.
Following the launch of its Hertz 24/7 hourly car rental scheme in Sydney in November 2012, the company is now bringing…
Tokyo wins bid for 2020 Olympics
Japan’s capital city, Tokyo, has won its bid to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The announcement, which was made at an International Olympic Committee (IOC) meeting in…
Face to Face: Ramón Glieneke, Only Apartments
Apartment accommodation is a growing sector with many online players. Travel Daily spoke to Only Apartments to get a feel for the market and where it is heading.
Can you tell us a bit…
Iberia to use A330-300 on Africa route
International Airlines Group (IAG) subsidiary Iberia is to use only Airbus A330-300s on its Madrid to Luanda route, effective from October.
The aircraft, which are 15% more fuel…
Air Europa to start Sao Paulo route
Spanish carrier Air Europa is to start indirect services between London Gatwick and Sao Paulo via Madrid, as of December this year.
The carrier will run the service to South America’s…
Philippines eyes tourism boost after EU ruling
The Philippines is aiming for a major tourism boost, after its national carrier was permitted to relaunch flights to Europe.
The country's president, Benigno S. Aquino III, said on…
Philippine Airlines removed from EU blacklist
The European Commission (EC) has lifted flight restrictions on Philippine Airlines (PAL), allowing the national carrier to resume flights to destinations in the EU.
The European bloc…
David Beckham launches Sands for Singapore Festival
David Beckham was in Singapore recently to launch the Sands for Singapore Festival.
The Marina Bay Sands CSR initiative is designed to enable the integrated resort to give something…
Air Europa expands flights, lounge partners
Air Europa has commenced flights between the UK and Montevideo, Uruguay via Madrid.
The flights operate three times a week from Gatwick to the emerging Latin American destination.…
Indian air connectivity to grow
The Indian government has recently granted traffic rights to Indian scheduled carriers for operations on new international
routes.
These routes include flights between…
Travelodge expands in Spain, UK
Demand for cheap business accommodation is driving Travelodge’s expansion in the country, after announcing two new hotels.
The budget hotel chain has opened a hotel in Barcelona…
Israel signs EU open skies deal
The Israeli government has approved a new open skies agreement with the European Union.
The deal means extra weekly frequencies will be added between Israel and London, Vienna, Paris,…
IATA plans restructure as it consults trade over NDC
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a restructure to come in force on 1 July as it looks to be more valuable to its airline customers.
Taking on a concept of…
GIBTM kicks off in Abu Dhabi
The Gulf Incentive, Business Travel and Meetings (GIBTM) show commenced in Abu Dhabi with 70 new exhibitors, 265 expected key hosted buyers and 7,500 pre-scheduled onsite appointments as…
Travel Daily Thirsty Thursday Dubai hits high‼
The recent Travel Daily Thirsty Thursday Dubai event that was held at the JW Marriott Marquis saw a strong attendance from the industry.
The evening was supported by Hotel partner – JW…
Finnair to enter AA, IAG joint business
Finnair is to enter the joint transatlantic tbusiness between American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia.
The Finnish airline, which is a member of oneworld with the other three…
Hotel rates to rise as spend looks to pick up
British travellers will face hotel price hikes this year but will look to spend more on travel, newly released figures have suggested.
According to Hotels.com’s biannual Hotel Price Index…
New cabins unveiled by Iberia
Iberia has unveiled its new long-haul business and economy class cabins at the Fitur trade show.
The new cabins will be rolled out across the airline’s long-haul fleet in February when it…
Asia to drive Meliá development
Spain's Meliá Hotels International will continue on its path of international expansion in 2013, driven by the Asia Pacific market.
Speaking yesterday at the Fitur travel trade show in…
China to continue pushing outbound tourism
China will continue encouraging its citizens to travel overseas, despite the economic slowdown at home, a senior official has said.
During a trip to Spain to meet with UNWTO…
LAN launches international Dreamliner flights
LAN Airlines has launched the first ever international flight using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Chilean national carrier commenced Dreamliner flights between Santiago and Los Angeles…
Global tourism hits one billion milestone
The global travel industry reached an historic milestone this week, recording one billion tourists since 1 January, hitting nine digits for the first time in a single year.
The figure…
Global tourism hits one billion milestone
The global travel industry reached an historic milestone today, recording one billion tourists since 1 January, hitting nine digits for the first time in a single year.
The figure cements…
MoCA approves more traffic rights
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has approved more traffic rights.
These rights are approved to Indian carriers for three seasons beginning winter 2012. The new allocations are…
Dramatic restructure planned for Iberia
British Airways’ partner airline Iberia is to be restructured under plans to help the carrier compete better with low-cost alternatives.
Parent company IAG laid out plans that will see…
Air France-KLM joins forces with Etihad
Air France-KLM has formed of a new commercial partnership with Etihad Airways and its European partner, airberlin.
The deal will see the four airlines start codeshare on a range of routes,…
Air France-KLM joins forces with Etihad
Air France-KLM has formed of a new commercial partnership with Etihad Airways and its European partner, airberlin.
The deal will see the four airlines start codeshare on a range of…
Orthodox Cruises – Day Two – Saint Petersburg
Cruise News UK goes on tour with Orthodox Cruises as the ms Anton Chekhov sails from Saint Petersburg to Moscow. This is the second in a series of articles aimed at describing, firsthand, a…
LAN receives first Dreamliner
LAN Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Chilean airline, which recently joined forces with Brazil's TAM Airlines, becomes the airline in the…
BA’s Tams to take on charity challenge
British Airways’ head of UK & Ireland sales Richard Tams is to commence a 30,000 mile journey next month to raise money for Comic Relief.
Tams, accompanied by management consultant and…
Meliá to launch flagship London hotel
Spain's Meliá Hotels International will launch a new flagship hotel in London this September.
Designed by Norman Foster, the ME London Hotel will become the fifth luxury ME by Meliá-branded…
Emirates expands Spanish services
Emirates boosted its operations in Spain this week by launching flights to Barcelona and adding another daily service to Madrid. The airline now operates three daily services to Spain – one…
Emirates expands Spanish services
Emirates boosted its operations in Spain this week, with the launch of flights to Barcelona and the addition of an extra daily service to Madrid.
The airline now operates three daily…
Airline news in brief 04/07/12
News in brief this week so far from the airline industry
Dreamliner flying display planned for Farnborough
Boeing has announced that its B787 Dreamliner will participate in flying…
Emirates launches Barcelona Service
Emirates have launched flights to Barcelona as part of a tripling of services to Spain. The airline’s daily flight to Madrid went double daily on July 1st and coupled with the brand new…
Airline briefs 15/06/12
Airline news in brief including ITC's private jet deal, Gulf Air's EURO games and Vueling's new pass.
ITC signs private jet deal
ITC Classics has partnered private jet…
Airline briefs 05/06/12
bmi Regional completes sale
bmi Regional is to continue operating flights from Manchester and East Midlands after its sale to Sector Aviation Holdings was completed last week. Forty jobs…
Tokyo in three-way battle for 2020 Olympics
Tokyo is one of three cities competing to host the 2020 Olympics, after the list was shortened this week.
The Japanese capital is vying with Istanbul and Madrid to host the Games in eight…
Emirates to triple flights to Spain
In 2010, overall trade between Spain and the UAE reached US$1.13 billion and has been increasing at a rate of around 15% per year. Riding on this growth, Emirates will soon triple its…
Emirates on Dubai airport, Spain routes and new lounge
Dubai's advanced infrastructure and high-level of connectivity should help the emirate edge the competition as it steps up its bid to become the world's largest international air hub by…
Asia Pacific to lead hotel wholesale market
The global market for accommodation wholesalers is forecast to grow 7.3% by 2015 to reach EUR24.1 billion (US$30.7 billion), up from EUR18.2 billion in 2011, with Asia Pacific leading the…
Boeing starts work on LAN’s first Dreamliner
LAN Airlines’ first Boeing 787 Dreamliner has entered the final assembly factory at Boeing's plant in Washington state, US.
The main body sections of the new aircraft will now be…
America in Brief
US aims to attract 100 million visitors
The USA is planning to boost visitor arrivals to the country by more than 60% over the next 10 years. Under the country's new National Travel and…
USA news round-up
US Airways boosts trans-Atlantic routes
US Airways has announced it will fly from Glasgow to Philadelphia this summer. The new route will operate daily from the Scottish airport, as well…
Airline briefs 14/04/12
Virgin Atlantic to offer mobile connectivity
Virgin Atlantic has announced it is to become the first British airline to offer full mobile phone connectivity onboard its aircraft. The…
Air Europa
CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF AIR EUROPA’S DAILY SERVICE TO LIMA AND WIN A BOTTLE OF WINE
To celebrate Air Europa’s daily service to Lima from 26 June, the Latin America specialist is giving…
Garuda on an expansion spree
In an effort to upgrade its offerings and boost tourist numbers, Garuda Indonesia Airlines has charted out a strategic plan. The airline will have a strong participation at the forthcoming…
RCI announces further 2013 deployment
Royal Caribbean International (RCI) has confirmed the 2013 deployment for Explorer of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas.
The its 3,114-passenger Explorer’s summer and autumn 2013 deployment…
Kurdistan likely to become member of UNWTO
The Kurdistan Region is expected to become a member of the Madrid-based United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in fewer than two months, as reported by A K News. A delegation from…
airberlin joins oneworld alliance
airberlin has become the 11th member of the oneworld airline alliance.Germany’s second biggest airline will become the fifth European member of oneworld, following British Airways,…
easyJet moves to Manchester T1
easyJet will move its Manchester airport operations from Terminal 3 to Terminal 1 tomorrow. The move comes as a result of the budget airline’s growth at the hub, which has seen it treble the…
SkyWork expands network, launches winter menu
SkyWork Airlines has increased its network this winterwith new flights from its Bern base. The Swiss airline, which operates twicedaily Monday to Friday from London City to Bern, has also…
China Southern expands Air France codeshare
China Southern Airlines and Air France have added 14 new services to their existing codeshare agreement. Passengers can now connect via China Southern's flights from Guangzhou to Paris, on…
Vueling unveils new business product
Vueling has launched a new business product onboard its flights which is available through travel agents. The new product, named Duo,means business travellers can buy a double seat in the…
Yatra.com introduces ‘Spanish Fiesta’
Yatra.com has introduced 'Spanish Fiesta' - an eight-day, nine-night stay in Spain for US$2,274 (INR109,999). The package includes return airfares with taxes, buffet breakfast, hotel…
UNWTO signs MoU on understanding and cooperation
The UNWTO has officially lent its support to the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) which aims to "improve understanding and cooperative relations among nations and peoples…
THAI expands pre-ordered meal service
Thai Airways International (THAI) has expanded its pre-ordered meal service to passengers in Royal Silk Class. The service, which was originally only available to First Class passengers,…
UNWTO signs MoU on understanding and cooperation
The UNWTO has officially lent its support to the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) which aims to "improve understanding and cooperative relations among nations and peoples…
Directline Holidays sees Greek popularity up
Directline Holidays has revealed that the Greek islands have been catching up with sales to Majorca this summer. The online travel agent saw sales to Larnaca in Cyprus increase 28% last…
Riots pose no long-term threat to UK tourism: ETOA
The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) has said it expects there to be no damage to London's tourism prospects in the long-term despite the high media coverage surrounding this…
Riots pose ‘no long-term impact on London’s tourism’, says ETOA
The European Tour Operators Association (ETOA) has said it expects there to be no damage to London's tourism prospects in the long-term despite the high media coverage surrounding this…
Brits can’t recognise UK city skylines
The majority of Brits cannot recognise the skylines of the UK's largest cities, a new survey has revealed. The pictorial study, conducted by Travelodge, found that 65 percent of Britons…
SWISS boosts capacity
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) will be boosting its capacity with a series of new routes. From February 2012 the airline will add a new daily direct service between Zurich and…
Swiss add Beijing to global network
Swiss International Air Lines is to offer a new daily non-stop service between Zurich and Beijing from February 2012. The new service will commence on 11 February, marking a further…
Swiss to launch daily Beijing services
Swiss International Air Lines is to offer a new daily non-stop service between Zurich and Beijing from February 2012. SWISS will also be increasing its capacity over the North Atlantic from…
Hertz offers European sportscar hire
Hertz is now enabling customers in key European markets to hire a Lotus Evora. The sportscar is the launch offering of the new Adrenaline Range in the Hertz Fun Collection, which is being…
Air China adds Spanish online check-in
An online check-in facility is now available on Air China's Spanish website, airchina.es. Passengers can check in online after 1500 (local time) for next-day departures from Madrid. The…
Abu Dhabi hotels keep performing
Abu Dhabi's hotels and hotel apartments continued their strong performance in the first five months of this year with increases in guest numbers, guest nights, occupancy, revenue and…
TAM establishes commercial base in China
TAM Airlines has launched a new commercial base in Beijing, China. The Brazilian airline plans to extend its presence in China with new services and by strengthening its relationship with…
THAI traffic returns
Thai Airways International (THAI) has seen a strong rebound in traffic in June and the second quarter of 2011. Last month, the airline saw demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres…
Goa to have Spanish connect
More than 400 years after saint Francis Xavier spread Christianity in Goa after sailing from present day Spain, the Goa Tourism is keen to promote tourism with Madrid. Times of India…
Abu Dhabi hotel sector kicks on in 2011
Abu Dhabi's hotels and hotel apartments continued their strong performance in the first five months of this year with increases in guest numbers, guest nights, occupancy, revenue and…
Air Europa launches Gatwick-Mexico City route
Air Europa is to commence flights between Gatwick and Mexico City this weekend. The new route travels via Madrid from 2 July and is part of its larger expansion into South America and the…
Turkish Airlines revises codeshare deal with TAP
Turkish Airlines has revealed details of its revised codeshare agreement with TAP Portugal Airlines.The agreement ensures Turkish Airlines and TAP Portugal Airlines reciprocally put their…
Garuda appoints Hong Kong PR agency
Garuda Indonesia has appointed Grebstad Hicks Communications (GHCasia) as its new PR partner for Hong Kong and Macau. The move is part of the national carrier's new five-year expansion…
Marriott’s Autograph Collection goes on sale
Marriott International's Autograph Collection venture is now open for reservations. The group of independent luxury hotels has recently been joined by four properties in Spain, in Madrid,…
Record level of airline capacity in April
While the world's airlines continue to adjust their schedules and capacity daily to meet fluctuating demand in the wake of last month's disasters in Japan, OAG's latest monthly snapshot of…
Iberia tags BA to gain access to Middle East
British Airways and Iberia have extended their codeshare agreement to increase the UK's connectivity to Latin America and Iberia's customers to the Middle East. BA has placed its code on…
British Airways and Iberia extend codeshare
British Airways and Iberia have extended their codeshare agreement to increase the UK's connectivity to Latin America and Iberia's customers to the Middle East. BA has placed its code on…
Getabed.co.uk reports year-on-year sales increase
Trade only accommodation provider Getabed.co.uk has recorded a 39 percent increase in bookings compared to last year. The value of transactions has increased 14 percent on average, with New…
BA and AA create US-UK ‘shuttle service’
British Airways and American Airlines have created a transatlantic 'shuttle service' between US and UK routes by aligning their flight schedules. As part of the realignment, Heathrow flights…
Qatar Airways to boost German capacity
Qatar Airways is preparing for major a capacity increase to Germany next month with additional flights to Frankfurt and Munich, together with the introduction of services to Stuttgart…
Qatar Airways prepares for huge capacity increase to Germany
Qatar Airways is preparing for huge capacity increases to Germany next month with additional flights to Frankfurt and Munich, together with the introduction of services to Stuttgart…
Vueling seat factor reaches 66.5 percent
Spanish carrier Vueling has reported a seat load factor increase to 66.5 percent for last month. The company carried 642,543 passengers in January, representing a 2.7 percent…
Rubbish hotel opens in Spain
We've all stayed in a few rubbish hotels in our time, but a company in Spain is going out of its way to provide a property that is pure garbage. The Beach Garbage Hotel in Madrid is…
UNWTO Knowledge Network to hold first meeting
The members of the UNWTO Knowledge Network (UNWTO.Know), a worldwide community of innovative knowledge institutions, universities and other public and private organizations…
Qatar Airways to boost Copenhagen flights
Qatar Airways is to increase capacity on the Copenhagen and Barcelona routes, effective March 27 - the start of the Northern Summer 2011 flying schedules.With flights to the Danish…
HolidayTaxis.com holds city and ski transfer sale
HolidayTaxis.com has announced it will hold a two-day city and ski transfers sale from today. A discount of 50% is on offer for bookings taken between 1 - 15 November, for travel…
Qatar Airways reaffirms its commitment to Spain
Qatar Airways today spelled out its commitment to the Spanish market helping strengthen commercial and economic ties with the recently-introduced flights to Barcelona - its second route…
BA, Iberia and American launch new routes
British Airways, Iberia and American Airlines announced new routes today at the official launch of their transatlantic agreement. BA has re-launched flights from Heathrow to San…
Flights cancelled due to Spain strikes
Flights to and from Spain were cancelled or disrupted today following a nationwide workers' strike. British Airways cancelled its morning flights to Barcelona, Madrid and Malaga and…
Hotel Indigo expands to capital cities
Hotel Indigo, is to open 13 new hotels in capital cities, the chain's owner InterContinental Hotel Group revealed today. The boutique brand has cited the UK as a priority,…
IHG signs 18 new European hotels
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed 18 new hotels to its portfolio during the summer months. Properties will open in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Germany,…
Continental installs new BusinessFirst flat-bed seats
HOUSTON, July 15, 2010 - Continental Airlines' (NYSE: CAL) 25th aircraft with new flat-bed BusinessFirst seats and additional upgraded amenities took to the skies this week.The…
Airbus launches conservation project
9 June 2010: Aircraft manufacturer Airbus and the Weltvogelpark-Foundation Walsrode agreed a Letter of Intent for strengthening the population of the Northern Bald Ibis, or…
Face-to-Face: Angela Castano Cabanas, Regional Director, Spain Tourism Board Southeast Asia, Australia & New Zealand
1) What are the key source markets within Asia-Pacific for in bound tourism to Spain?Nowadays, Asia is a key market for the tourism promotion of Spain. The State…
Qatar Airways goes daily to Barcelona
8 June 2010, Barcelona, SPAIN - Qatar Airways, one of the world's fastest-growing airlines, achieved yet another milestone yesterday as it launched daily flights…
Qatar Airways launches daily services to Barcelona
Qatar Airways has launched daily flights between Doha and Barcelona - its 90th destination.Barcelona is Qatar Airways' second city in Spain after Madrid and is expected to be popular…
Aerolineas Argentinas relaunches website
Aerolineas Argentinas re-launched its website with a new and improved layout offering more user-friendly access. At the same time passengers may make online payment using Visa or Mastercard.…
Emirates to hire more than 700 pilots
DUBAI, U.A.E., June 3rd, 2010 - Emirates plans to hire more than 700 pilots over the next 18 months to support new routes, new aircraft and increased…
Emirates Holidays anticipates ‘bumper’ summer
Emirates Holidays is anticipating a "bumper summer" as package holiday demand proves more robust in 2010.Hans Haensel, Senior Vice President of the Emirates Group's Destination &…
Singapore Airlines and Spanair codeshare
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Spanair have signed a codeshare agreement to ease connections between Barcelona's El Prat Airport and domestic airports. From 17 May Singapore Airlines customers…
Iberia triples seats to South Africa
Iberia has almost tripled its seats to Johannesburg during the World Football Cup in South Africa this summer. Additional capacity will reach 170% by June and July, which is currently…
Tourists more deterred by epidemic than terrorist attack
Research from Skyscanner has revealed that a third of UK holidaymakers felt an epidemic would put them off travelling to a particular destination, more than a terrorist attack,…
Amadeus listing a ‘milestone’ in company’s history: CEO
Travel IT tech giant Amadeus has listed on the Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia Stock Exchanges, marking one of the largest European IPOs in recent years.Shares in…
Amadeus plans to raise US$1.74bn through IPO
Madrid, Spain, 28 April - Amadeus IT Holding, S.A. has today priced the initial public offering of 119,684,662 of its shares at
Hike in Abu Dhabi hotel guests for first quarter
Abu Dhabi has reported a 19% increase in the number of guests staying the city's 116 hotels and hotel apartments in the first three months of this year.Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA)…
Abu Dhabi hotel occupancy climbs 19% in Q1
ABU DHABI, 26 April 2010: Abu Dhabi recorded a 19% increase in the number of guests staying in the emirate's 116 hotels and hotel apartments in the first quarter of this year. Figures…
LAN Airlines will launch services to Paris
LAN Airlines has announced that it will be operating a service to Paris from 2 September. Once the required authorisations have been granted, LAN will offer three weekly flights on the…
Emirates Holidays to launch mini brochures to new destinations
Emirates Holidays will be launching mini brochures promoting deals to Amsterdam, Prague and Madrid as each of these destinations come online in 2010. The tour operator said the…
Weekend of misery for European air travellers
The air traffic shutdown in Europe continued over the weekend, with millions of travellers left stranded as the cloud of volcanic ash led to the cancellation of thousands of flights.…
THAI adds flights to help stranded passengers
(April 18, 2010): Thai Airways International Public Company Limited will increase flights between Thailand and Europe via Rome and via Madrid to facilitate stranded passengers. Mr…
Air Europa’s success brings forward expansion plans
Air Europa, Spain's largest privately owned airline, celebrated a successful year of flights between London Gatwick and Madrid on March 29 2010. The success of 2009 has led to the…
British Airways and Iberia sign merger agreement
British Airways and Spanish airline Iberia have signed a merger agreement that will create one of the biggest airline groups. The merger was initially agreed in November last year and is…
Emirates embarks on global recruitment drive
Singapore, 7 April 2010 - Dubai-based Emirates has embarked on a global recruitment drive to increase its 11,000-strong cabin crew, as the international airline continues…
Self-service for Finnair’s Easter departures
Finnair has recommended that its customers use its text message and internet check-in services over Easter.Online check-in can be done on the day before the flight for all Finnair and…
United cabin crew protest against outsourcing
CHICAGO, March 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), will picket at…
Emirates hosts Amsterdam gala event
DUBAI, U.A.E., 23rd March 2010 - If you're hoping to deliver an 'out of this world' event, it always helps if an astronaut turns up. Dutch astronaut Andre Kuipers joined…
Etihad, American Airlines launch Pakistan codeshare
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its first codeshare operation out of Pakistan with American Airlines, providing air travellers…
Emirates opens new UK lounge
DUBAI, U.A.E., 14th March 2010 - Emirates has doubled its regional lounge offering in the UK within the space of just six months.A brand new luxury lounge has been officially…
Emirates doubles its UK lounge presence
Emirates has doubled its premium lounge offering in the UK within the space of just six months.A new lounge has now opened in Birmingham representing the first such facility to be offered by…
Emirates to add another A380 on Heathrow route
Emirates Airline will add another A380 to its London Heathrow route from July 1 this year.In addition to the daily EK 001 from Dubai, the A380 will also be deployed on EK 003,…
Air Europa launches Miami route
Spanish carrier Air Europa will launch a three times weekly service from Gatwick to Miami, via Madrid, on March 19.The airline will fly to the Florida hotspot following the…
Emirates reports 12 months of growth
Singapore, 11 March 2010 - More aircraft, more flights, new lounges and new recruits - these are just some of the developments the international airline of the UAE will share…
Great Hotels Organisation announces new members
Great Hotels Organisation (http://www.ghorg.com) is pleased to welcome a number of impressive new members into its alliances (Great Hotels of the World, Special Hotels of the World and…
Emirates flies to Senegal
DUBAI, U.A.E., 8th March 2010: Emirates passengers can look forward to a warm welcome on and off the aircraft after the airline unveiled plans to launch direct services to Senegal…
Emirates plans Thailand recruitment drive
25 Feb 10 (TravMedia.com): Emirates Airline is holding an Open Day in Thailand on March 6, 2010 at the Tawana Ramada on Surawongse Road from 9am - 4pm. as part of an international…
UNWTO welcomes outcome of South Africa meet
Johannesburg, South Africa / Madrid, Spain, 24 February 2010 - UNWTO welcomes the outcome of the First T.20 Ministers' Meeting held in Johannesburg, South Africa (22-24…
Iberia resumed Washington flights
Iberia will resume its service between Madrid and Washington D.C. starting March 29 2010.Three nonstop flights a week will be in operation on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, with…
CWT signs MoU with Amadeus
Madrid, Spain and Paris, France, 23 February 2010: Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management, has signed a memorandum…
Iberia moves to T1 in Cairo
On March 9th, Iberia will move its flight operations from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 at Cairo International airport, which has been newly renovated. The ticket counter of the Spanish…
IATA safety claims offer cold comfort
Last week the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its aviation safety performance for 2009, with the figures apparently showing that the year's accident rate for…
Spanish cabin crew recruitment drive for Emirates
DUBAI, U.A.E., 21st February 2010: The allure of life at 40,000 feet shows no sign of abating with Emirates Airline recently enjoying one of its highest turnouts for a cabin…
STR predicts recovery
The current year for the European hotel trade is likely to be one of recovery rather than growth, predicts STR Global, the leading provider of market information to the global…
Air Europa set for Lima service
On the 22nd February, Latin American specialist Air Europa will officially launch the new London Gatwick to Lima service, via Madrid. The programme of three weekly departures to…
Arabian Adventures cites UK as key growth market
Dubai-based Arabian Adventures has cited the UK as a key source market for growth this year with both leisure and corporate travel looking strong.The firm's senior vice president,…
Arabian Adventures looks to Asia for growth
Dubai-based Arabian Adventures is setting its sights on key Asian source markets as the Destination Management Company (DMC) looks to further expansion.The firm's Senior Vice President,…
Air Partner predicts top 10 for private charter
Air Partner, a world leading provider of private aviation services, has disclosed the top 10 cities for private air charter and predicted that new entrants will be joining the…
Austrian signs long-term deal with Amadeus
Madrid, Spain and Vienna, Austria, 05 February 2010: Austrian Airlines and Amadeus have signed a long-term "Full Content" agreement. The contract runs until the end of 2014.…
Iberia adds new South America flights
Iberia has added three new Madrid-Buenos Aires return flights each week, representing an increase of 1,500 seats, or 16%. The new flights raise the weekly total to 17,…
Emirates clinches Ryder Cup spot
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2nd February 2010: Ryder Cup Europe today announced that Emirates, the international carrier of the UAE, will be the Official Airline of The 2010 Ryder Cup…
Emirates clinches Ryder Cup spot
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2nd February 2010: Ryder Cup Europe today announced that Emirates, the international carrier of the UAE, will be the Official Airline of The 2010 Ryder Cup…
Emirates boosts Rome services
Singapore, 2nd February 2010 - One of the world's most visited countries, Italy, has been brought closer to Singapore travellers after Emirates' flights to Rome from Dubai…
Turkish Airlines collaborates with Spanair
Dubai, UAE; In line with a newly established partnership between Turkish Airlines and Spanair, both airlines are now able to share codes on designated flights. The code-share…
Emirates increases Italian frequencies
- One of the world's most visited countries, Italy, has been brought closer to international travellers after Emirates' flights to Rome went double daily.As of today, the…
Qatar Airways announces 2010 route launch dates
Sunday 31 January 2010; Doha, QATAR - Qatar Airways today unveiled the launch dates of four recently-announced new routes for 2010 as part of the airline's continued aggressive…
Qatar announces route launch dates
Qatar Airways has unveiled the launch dates of four recently-announced new routes for 2010 as part of the airline's continued aggressive expansion strategy.The launch of flights to…
Air Europa expands London operations
Latin American specialist, Air Europa, announces the expansion of their London-based customer service team following a move to new premises this month. The leading Spanish…
Amadeus launches ‘Fare Families’
Madrid, Spain, 25 January 2010 - Amadeus, a leading provider of technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, has launched Amadeus…
Amadeus launches ‘Fare Families’
Madrid, Spain, 25 January 2010 - Amadeus, a leading provider of technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, has launched Amadeus…
Sol Melia unveils new website
Madrid, 22 January, 2010 - The most important hotel company in Spain, Sol Meli
TRAVELCLICK launches business intelligence app
CHICAGO and MADRID, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Fitur -- TRAVELCLICK
Transhotel set to expand into India
Madrid, 18th January 2010. Transhotel, global travel services provider and Catai Tours have signed a strategic agreement through which Grupo Transhotel's parent company aims to…
Amadeus to provide data to Emirates, Finnair
Madrid, Spain, 19 January, 2010: Amadeus, a global provider of technology and distribution solutions to the travel and tourism industry, has signed contracts with…
Transhotel set to expand into India
Madrid, 18th January 2010. Transhotel, global travel services provider and Catai Tours have signed a strategic agreement through which Grupo Transhotel's parent company aims to…