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),…
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
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
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…
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.
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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,…
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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’ 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 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 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 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 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…
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, 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 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…
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 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’ 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 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 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 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…
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 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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Madrid, Spain 03 November 2009 - Ministers from 9 major tourism generating and receiving countries, government officials, the heads of the two principal worldwide…
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 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…
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…
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, 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.…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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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, 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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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 (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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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) 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…
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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.
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 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…
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 &…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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.
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.
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…
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
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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 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…
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…
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.
The Travel Corporation (TTC), announces a sharp increase in interest for travel to vaccinated travel lane (VTL) destinations from 2021 until next year.
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Following successful trials, Etihad Airways has expanded the IATA Travel Pass to flights between Abu Dhabi and seven additional destinations on its network.
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 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…
A trend among airlines of phasing out four-engine widebody aircraft in favour of smaller, more fuel-efficient two-engine aircraft, including even narrow bodies, has accelerated.
United Airlines 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…
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
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…
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
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.
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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),…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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.
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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!
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, 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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 -…
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.
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…
Spanish hotel chain Palladium Hotel Group has released an official statement including an update on the group's investment figures and growth strategy.
To celebrate International Women's Day, Generator, a European hostel brand, has compiled a selection of inspiring trip ideas for female solo travellers.
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.
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…
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.
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.
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced that it will be expanding its Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants brand to Barcelona in 2019 and Bangkok in 2020.
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.
The Central American Tourism Agency (CATA) -- the tourism promotional organization agency for the countries of Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras,…
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.
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 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…
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.
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 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).
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.
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…
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 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 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 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…
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…
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 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 (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 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…
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, 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 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 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 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 –…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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 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 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…
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 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 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).…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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 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 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 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…
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Location: Five minutes' drive from Ho Chi Minh City's airport, Tan Son Nhat International
Grade: Economy
Keys: 282, including 65 serviced apartments
Facilities:…
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 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’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 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…
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'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 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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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 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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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 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 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 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 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…
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 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,…
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 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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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, 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,…
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 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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.…
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…
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 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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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 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…
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…
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, the UK-based company which manages global bookings for the serviced apartment sector, has opened its first Asia Pacific office, located in Singapore.
The…
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. …
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 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…
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 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' 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…
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 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 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…
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…
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 has formed a new partnership with Emirates that will see it drive more global traffic through Dubai International Airport.
The comprehensive codeshare agreement,…
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.…
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, 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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 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…
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’ 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…
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 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 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…
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 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 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.…
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…
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, 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 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 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…
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,…
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 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…
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 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…
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.…
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 -…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 has launched its ‘Neighbourhoods’ feature in an effort to help users discover and explore neighbourhoods within popular tourist destinations.
“TripAdvisor’s new…
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…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
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 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 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 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…
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 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 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,…
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 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…
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 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 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 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 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…
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’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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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 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 recently confirmed acquisition of five properties in key European cities from a private investor. The company has acquired InterContinental Carlton Cannes,…
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 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 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 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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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 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…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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.…
The Indian government has recently granted traffic rights to Indian scheduled carriers for operations on new international
routes.
These routes include flights between…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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…
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 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…
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…
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 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 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…
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 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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
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 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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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 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…
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'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 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 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…
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'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 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 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 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 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,…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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…
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 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, 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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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 (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 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…
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,…
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…
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, 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 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 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…
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.…
(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, 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 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…
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…
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…
CHICAGO, March 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), will picket at…
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 Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its first codeshare operation out of Pakistan with American Airlines, providing air travellers…
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 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 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,…
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…
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 (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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Madrid, Spain and Paris, France, 23 February 2010: Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), a global leader specializing in business travel management, has signed a memorandum…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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, 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…
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 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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
- 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…
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 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…
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…
Madrid, Spain, 25 January 2010 - Amadeus, a leading provider of technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, has launched Amadeus…
Madrid, Spain, 25 January 2010 - Amadeus, a leading provider of technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, has launched Amadeus…
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…
Madrid, Spain, 19 January, 2010: Amadeus, a global provider of technology and distribution solutions to the travel and tourism industry, has signed contracts with…
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…