Hainan Airlines successfully launches Haikou-Moscow route
Hainan Airlines successfully flew the initial flight of its new Haikou-Moscow route on 26th August, taking off from the Haikou Melian International Airport at 02.38 local time.
Oman Air returns to Zurich, Malé, Moscow
With effect from October 2024, Oman Air will resume its flights to three winter season destinations, which are Zurich (starting 5 October), Malé (starting 27 October) and Moscow (starting 29…
Hainan Airlines opens Haikou-Moscow route next month
Hainan Airlines announced that it would commence flights between Haikou and Moscow from 26 August.
Business tourist flow from India to Moscow on the rise: Evgeny Kozlov
Business + Leisure Travel and MICE 2023 opened on 29th of September with a keynote speech from the Chairman of The Moscow City Tourism Committee, Evgeny Kozlov.
Oman Air increases flights to Moscow
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has increased the frequency of flights to Moscow as part of its summer schedule.
Moscow Domodedovo Airport launches first flight in the new segment of T2
Moscow Domodedovo Airport launched the new segment of the passenger terminal - T2 - in test mode and served the first flight.
Fly Moscow to Goa via Aeroflot from 2nd Nov
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot said it is set to launch its flight services to Goa from Moscow, starting 2 November.
Fly direct Abu Dhabi to Moscow with Air Arabia from 18 Nov
The new direct flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo Airport in Russia with a frequency of five flights weekly, starting from 18 November 2022.
Lufthansa may be operating vaccine flights to Moscow
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Moscow’s maiden digital roadshow concludes in India
Moscow City Tourism Committee's four-day virtual event was specially curated to present the ‘City of Moscow’ as an attractive travel destination to the vibrant Indian outbound travel…
Passengers can now get COVID-19 antibody test at Moscow Domodedovo
Moscow Domodedovo Airport has started offering an antibody test for COVID-19, it said in a statement. One can now get tested at the airport’s medical care facility, located in the…
Dominican Republic becomes partner country of OTDYKH Leisure Moscow Fair 2020
The OTDYKH International Russian Travel Market has announced the Dominican Republic will be the official partner country of its 26th edition. The country has chosen the show as its most…
Ural Airlines connects Moscow to London Stansted
London Stansted Airport has gained its first scheduled service to Moscow with flights by Russian carrier Ural Airlines. The new four-times a week service is using Airbus A320 aircraft.…
UNIGLOBE Travel expands service to Moscow
UNIGLOBE Travel has expanded its network to Russia with the addition of global partner UNIGLOBE Talarii Travel. Based in Moscow, UNIGLOBE Talarii Travel is a fully licensed agency and…
Moscow tales: OTDYKH International Russian Travel Market to host a series of events for exhibitors
All eyes of the travel industry are set on Moscow as Russia’s capital city gets ready to host OTDYKH 2019 travel expo in September this year.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of…
Plane makes fiery landing at Moscow airport, kills 41
An Aeroloft passenger plane made an emergency landing and caught fire at Moscow’s Sheremetevo Airport, killing 41 people.
OTDYKH Leisure: Somatheeram brings 5000 year health technique to Moscow
Somatheeram will, once again, participate at the B2B travel exhibition OTDYKH Leisure, which will take place 10-12 September 2019.
Aviation round up: BA waves goodbye to an icon, Ethiopian says hello Moscow and more
It is no surprise then that such a vital industry, is awash with announcements of new destinations, new planes, codeshares and sales. This week’s aviation round up, however begins with the…
Aeroflot begins Airbus 330-300 service between Moscow and London
Aeroflot has begun service with widebody Airbus 330-300 aircraft on its evening flights between Moscow and London.
Starting 1 June 2017, the airline is operating A330-300 airliners…
Gulf Air celebrates 10th anniversary of services between Bahrain and Russia
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of its operations between Bahrain and Moscow, the capital of Russia.
Samarkand is the second fastest growing airport since Covid in Europe and Central Asia
Samarkand International Airport (SKD) is the second fastest growing airport in Europe and Central Asia in the last five years and has just recorded its 22nd consecutive monthly increase in…
Samarkand International Airport celebrates second anniversary of new terminal
Samarkand International Airport (SKD) has celebrated the second anniversary opening of its new terminal by reporting the continued impressive growth of passenger numbers, having already…
Cities in need of trees
With human activities releasing more carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere than natural processes can remove, new analysis has shed light on the number of extra trees that cities around…
SATTE 2024 opens amidst record participation from exhibitors and buyers
In its largest ever edition, SATTE 2024 is all set to play the crucial role of a catalyst to rejuvenate domestic, regional, inbound and outbound tourism.
Air Arabia announces daily flights from UAE to Kabul
Air Arabia, a United Arab Emirates (UAE) airline, has announced its plans to initiate daily flights to Kabul, becoming the second Emirati airline to establish connectivity with the Afghan…
DreamFolks strengthens its global presence through partnership with Grey Wall
DreamFolks, India's airport and travel services aggregator, is excited to announce its collaboration with Grey Wall, one of the largest airport and lounge service aggregators in Russia.
The top 10 most Instagrammable ice-skating rinks in the world
Which are the world’s most Instagrammable ice rinks? The team at Spin Genie looked to Instagram to uncover the most popular ice rinks in the world.
Instagram’s top luxury train journeys for autumn/winter travel
As longer days and sunshine give way to amber hues and crisp air, travellers’ are struck with a sense of wanderlust for the autumn/winter season.
Pinterest Predicts index reported train…
Instagram’s favorite luxury train journeys this season
Switzerland’s Bernina Express is Instagram’s most picturesque luxury train journey this autumn/winter, with 96,691 Instagram posts.
Georgia’s turbulent history
Georgia is sometimes called the balcony of Europe, because the border between Europe and Asia is not clearly defined until today. Geologically, both continents are even united on the…
Emirates and SriLankan establish reciprocal interline partnership
Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines.
Emirates Extends Inflight Meal Preordering Service Across Europe
Following the successful launch of Emirates’ in-flight meal preordering initiative on UK routes and positive feedback from passengers, the service is now being extended to and from…
Emirates extends inflight meal preordering service across Europe
After the successful launch of the Emirates inflight meal preordering initiative on UK routes and the positive feedback received from passengers, the service is now being extended across…
Top 20 most popular European cities in literature
From the seductive charms of Paris to the vivacious streets of Rome, bustling cities make the perfect backdrop for novels.
Domodedovo Airport has expanded the entrance inspection area
Moscow Domodedovo Airport has increased the number of screening zones. Now passengers and guests of the air harbor have access to two new entrance groups, which are located in the T2 segment…
Jazeera Airways reports KD 6.27 million net profit for first half 2023
Jazeera Airways announced financial results for the first half (1H) of 2023 with total revenues up 26.1% to KD97.85 million and operating profits of KD9.35 million.
The new Domodedovo Airport business lounge is open to the public
In the new segment of the terminal complex — T2 — the Horizon business lounge has opened, the services of which have already been used by almost 11 thousand passengers of international…
Thailand Hoping for Two Million Russian Tourists in 2024
Russian tourists flock to Thailand all year round now, due to sanctions imposed on Russia over its war in Ukraine.
Thailand Hoping for Two Million Russian Tourists in 2024
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New segment of the Domodedovo Airport terminal opens
Moscow Domodedovo Airport has commissioned a new segment of the passenger terminal — T2, increasing the area of the air harbor to almost 500 thousand m2, and has already served the first…
Study reveals the most cinematic cities in Europe
The places we see on screen can spark wanderlust and inspire our travel choices. And Europe is a hotspot for film and TV production.
Milan Bergamo gains Georgia link with flag carrier
Milan Bergamo Airport has welcomed another new carrier to its airline ranks as Georgian Airways launches a Tbilisi link from the Italian airport.
Dubai to play host to a line-up of exciting events, sports tournaments and live performances in June
Dubai Calendar, the official listing platform for events in the city, has announced a fantastic line-up of live entertainment, culture and sport events which will take place throughout the…
Oman Air offers up to 20% off Business and Economy Class fares in ‘Global Summer Escape Sale’
Gearing up for the summer, Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched its Global Summer Escape Sale.
Jazeera Airways achieves KD2.3 million net profit in first quarter 2023
Jazeera Airways has achieved a net profit of KD2.3 million for the first quarter (Q1) of 2023, compared to KD 3.8 million in the first quarter of 2022, when the strong demand post-pandemic…
Jazeera Airways increases frequency from Russia to Kuwait
Jazeera Airways is increasing the frequency of flights from Moscow Domodedovo Airport to Kuwait. From March 20, the air carrier will operate daily flights from DME to a unique destination…
The Helsinki pivot – how Finnair navigated extraordinary market shocks
It has been a rough three years for Finnair. As if the pandemic wasn’t bad enough, losing access to Russia’s airspace was another big blow. Now, the airline is taking steps to adjust.
Oman Air Increases Frequency and Adds 4 New Destinations
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has unveiled its summer schedule for 2023, continuing its ambitious and dynamic fleet and network growth strategy.
The number…
Oman Air adds four destinations and increased frequency to its 2023 Summer Schedule
Continuing its ambitious and dynamic strategy of fleet and network expansion, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has unveiled its summer schedule for 2023
Jazeera Airways announces record annual profits of KD20.1 million (USD65.7m) for 2022
Jazeera Airways, continuing robust growth, announced record net profits of KD20.1 million (USD65.7m) for the 2022 full year, an increase of 183.6% over 2021.
Pact signed to operate 14 flights between Oman and Russia
The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Civil Aviation Authority, recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in the field of air transport with the Federal Republic of Russia.
flydubai launches daily flights to St Petersburg
The Dubai-based carrier will start its operations to St Petersburg from 20 January 2023 with a daily service. flydubai grows its network to 114 destinations supported by a fleet of 71 Boeing…
New York and Singapore take crown as the world’s most expensive cities
Data released today by EIU reveal the soaring cost of living in the world’s biggest cities as the war in Ukraine and continuing pandemic restrictions disrupt supply chains, particularly for…
What happened to Malaysian Airlines passenger Jet MH17 flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur?
A Dutch court has found three men guilty of murder for shooting down a passenger jet over eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing 298 people.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches direct flights to Tashkent
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-carrier, has announced the launch of its new route from Abu Dhabi to Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital.
Qatar Airways supports ‘The Street Child World Cup Doha 2022’
Youth-led football teams from across the globe, representing some of the world's most vulnerable children, flew with Qatar Airways to participate in a sporting tournament with a call for…
Virgin Atlantic drops Hong Kong route
British airline Virgin Atlantic has decided to suspend its Heathrow-Hong Kong services, close its Hong Kong office and not resume flights in March 2023
After Putin Proclaims Mobilisation, Flights From Russia Sell Out
After Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilisation of the Russian armed forces to support the war in Ukraine, Russian nationals frantically made preparations to leave…
EU To Lose EUR21 Billion With The Ban Of Russian Tourism
Russian Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin commented on what he termed “the frenzy of plans to stop our citizens from visiting the EU,” writing on his official Telegram channel that the EU…
Dubai’s Air Traffic Increase Indicates Strong Recovery
As pandemic restrictions were lifted, Dubai International Airport saw an increase in passengers during the first half of 2022. The upcoming FIFA World Cup in Qatar will increase traffic…
Wizz Air to Russia
Reuters reports that Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, will resume flying to Russia from October later this year. Services are shown on the main Wizz Air website.
The airline is 49% owned by Wizz…
Finland and Estonia urge EU to stop issuing tourist visas to Russians
The prime ministers of Estonia and Finland have called on the EU to stop issuing tourist visas to Russians in an attempt to open up a new sanctions front following Moscow’s full-scale…
Blossom Hotel Houston appoints michelin-starred Chef Ho Chee Boon to lead all culinary programming at luxury property
Exciting Developments in the Hotel’s Culinary Programming to Debut in the Coming Months, Including Duck House by Boon, Blossom Club Chef’s Table, New Japanese dining destination, Blossom…
Ukraine to scrap visa-free travel for Russians from July 1
The move will end visa-free travel for Russians that began when Ukraine became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991
Aeroflot Flight Attendants Treat Putin With Flowers As War On Ukraine Rages On
The outlook for Aeroflot and other Russian carriers, despite the cheery faces, is bleaker than ever.
Russia Considers Nationalisation Of Aircraft To Save Aeroflot
Foreign sanctions could lead to the Russian government deciding to nationalise all of its Boeing and Airbus planes to prevent them from returning to their lessors; the Ministry of Transport…
Another Raft Of Bad News For Russian Airlines
Following similar steps by the European Union and Canada in the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, US President Joe Biden declared a ban on Russian flights from American airspace in…
Russia-Europe Airspace Closure Spares Asian Carriers
The closure of Russian airspace to several European airlines has spared Asian carriers, which have recovered from the pandemic more slowly than competitors elsewhere in the world.
How Will The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Affect The Airline Industry?
Russia’s full-fledged invasion of Ukraine comes at a critical juncture in the commercial aviation industry’s recovery.
How Ukraine-Russia conflict affects travel
It has been six days since Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and it seems that a peaceful resolution is nowhere in sight. As days passed, the…
Delta Cuts Ties With Russian Airline Aeroflot
Delta Airlines will no longer partner with Russian Aeroflot and has discontinued all codeshare and frequent flyer relationships due to the United States’ economic sanctions against the…
The EU Bans Russian Airlines From Its Airspace
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union will close its airspace to Russian airlines and private jets in response to Russia’s…
Vietnam resumes regular international flights from 15 December
In a plan submitted by the Transport Ministry, Vietnam wants to resume regular international flights on nine routes from 15 December
Blossom Hotel Houston Announces Restaurant Concepts by Two Michelin-starred Chefs Set to Debut in Early 2022
Internationally Acclaimed Chefs Ho Chee Boon and Akira Back to Bring Two Distinct Dining Concepts to the New Luxury Property Neighboring The Texas Medical Center
From cheapest to most expensive! These are top European cities for dining out
A new study carried out by Maxima Kitchen Equipment has examined the top cities in Europe to discover the cheapest and most expensive places to dine out using data on the cost of living
Air Astana launches new service to Phuket, Thailand
Air Astana continues to expand its international network, with the launch of twice weekly direct flights from Almaty to the tropical island of Phuket in Thailand on 31st October 2021.
Russian ‘vaccine tourists’ are heading off to Serbia for Pfizer shot
While countries across the Balkans struggled with hold-ups and shortages, Serbia was trumpeting its success at securing vaccines from a clutch of different suppliers, prompting an influx of…
Emirates accelerates the last A380 deliveries
Emirates has been and will continue to be the A380's most important customer for many years.
There is a new world’s busiest airport
For the first time ever, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport has been named the world's busiest international airport, according to aviation data analysts OAG.
Emirates to receive final A380 in November
Emirates will receive three more A380 aircraft from Airbus this year with its last unit on order scheduled to join its fleet in November, bringing forward the original delivery timeline from…
How has the pandemic changed business travel
Of the millions of people clogging airport security lines, passport control and gate areas, one crowd is still largely missing: business travellers.
This is how India is still leading Dubai Airport’s passenger traffic recovery
India continued to be Dubai International Airport's top destination country by traffic volume in the first half of 2021 with passenger numbers exceeding 1.9 million (19 lakh),
Puppy love: Best cities in Europe to take your dog on holiday
New study has now revealed that Paris is the number one city in Europe for a holiday with your canine
From an ice bath to pay cut, Americans will do anything to go on two-week vacation
New study has found seven in 10 Americans will do absolutely anything to go on a two-week vacation — even take an ice cold bath or a pay cut
Emirates restarts Mauritius route as island-nation reopens to international travellers
Emirates has announced it will restart passenger services to Mauritius this summer with two weekly flights from 15 July, as the island-nation gradually re-opens its borders
ITB Asia announces dates for physical event in October
Asia’s leading travel trade show, ITB Asia, will be happening as scheduled in Singapore from 27-29 October, implementing the current COVID-19 hygiene and safety protocols
Rediscover ‘love of the journey’, says Emirates
Emirates is inviting customers to rediscover ‘the love of the journey’ and plan their well-deserved spring break getaways with a chance to explore and unwind in popular beach and city…
Russia mulls COVID-19 vaccination certificates for cross-border travel
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the government to consider issuing certificates to those who had been inoculated with domestic vaccines against COVID-19 for overseas travels
Uniworld to debut train-only itinerary in 2022
Luxury river cruise company, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, is introducing a new rail-only itinerary and more Cruise & Rail itineraries for 2022.
First Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts in the US to open in Miami
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the agreement for a new hotel in Miami Beach, scheduled to open in 2024.
A Russian roulette: 3 reasons why the new Russian coronavirus vaccine “Sputnik V” raises doubt
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia is the first to approve an experimental coronavirus vaccine.
COVID-19 update: Russia registers virus vaccine, Putin’s daughter gets two shots
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in the country has been registered for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated
Domestic travel in Russia shows recovery
As we continue to emerge from the COVID pandemic, countries are working hard to restart their tourism sector, which has been decimated by the recent health crisis.
Domodedovo Airport wins accolade for digital passenger service
Moscow Domodedovo Mikhail Lomonosov Airport has won the 2019 Wings of Russia Air Transport Awards in the category ‘Digital Technology for Passengers’ for its initiative to go paperless.…
Voting opens ahead of World Travel Awards Europe
Voting has opened ahead of the World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony 2020. The red-carpet event will take place at Cornelia Diamond Golf Resort & Spa, Antalya, Turkey on 20…
Travel tech this week: Ride-hailing companies grow and expand worldwide
Ride-hailing companies worldwide are having a moment recently. With investments poured into companies to fuel growth and expansion as well as drivers’ fear of coronavirus.
Japan Airlines and Aeroflot codeshare ready for take off
Aeroflot and Japan Airlines have announced a codeshare agreement that will offer added flexibility to passengers travelling between Russia and Japan. The codeshare comes into effect from…
airBaltic’s new route between Riga and Yekaterinburg
The Latvian airline airBaltic will launch a new summer seasonal route between Riga and Yekaterinburg in Russia on 1 April 2020. The new connection will offer more convenient travel…
Aeroflot adds Izhevsk to Business Pass fare
Aeroflot has expanded the business pass fare designed for frequent business fliers to now include the city of Izhevsk. Along with 39 other destinations, it is now available between…
IHG to unveil Hotel Indigo in Russia’s capital
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to launch its Hotel Indigo brand in Moscow. The boutique brand Hotel Indigo Moscow – Tverskaya will be housed within a converted…
Aeroflot inks pact with Brussels Airlines
Aeroflot and Brussels Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement to offer customers a bigger selection of flights and more flexibility when travelling between Brussels and Moscow.…
Pulkovo Airport becomes international hub
Starting from 1 January 2020, Pulkovo Airport in Russia will introduce the seventh-freedom rights regime for foreign airlines to fly to St. Petersburg. The Ministry of Transport of the…
Join OTDYKH Leisure Fair 2020 and get hold of the Russian travel market
Following the success of the 2019 event, OTDYKH Leisure Fair 2020, the annual autumn travel market in Russia will be back and the early bird registration is now open.
Top 10 European cities with ‘the most attractions’ for tourists
A new report has revealed which locations in Europe offer the most attractions overall, analysing which cities have the highest number of each attraction on offer.
Russian tourism to GCC worth USD 1.22 billion by 2023
Russian tourists travelling to the GCC are expected to generate an estimated USD 1.22 billion in travel and tourism revenue by 2023, an increase of 19% when compared with figures from 2018.
5 scariest events that happened in travel this year
Happy Halloween! It is the perfect time to share horror stories. This year, the travel industry suffered a number of events. Below are the five events in travel that spooked everyone in the…
Taipei showcases lantern festival in Russia
At the OTDYKH LEISURE 2019 being held at the Expocentre Fairgrounds in Moscow from September 10 to 12, Taipei City has made the Taipei Lantern Festival the theme for its pavilion.…
The world by wheels: The longest, most epic road trips
From movies like Almost Famous, Little Miss Sunshine and the classic Thelma and Louise, road trips are a great way to see the world.
5 reasons why Phu Quoc will be the next big MICE destination
5 reasons why Phu Quoc will be the next big MICE destination
Hungary’s Wizz Air adds Kazan route, expands Marosvásárhely service
Hungary’s low-cost carrier Wizz Air is now expanding its portfolio. It has announced a new destination, Kazan, Russia, from the Hungarian gateway, alongside a significant frequency…
Madrid witnesses highest drop in hotel prices this summer
Hotel room rates are witnessing a major drop in most popular European destinations this summer. This was revealed by global hotel metasearch trivago.com’s Trivago Hotel Price Index…
Top 10 value-for-money sleeper train journeys around the world
With train travel steadily gaining more and more steam as one the modes of transport of choice for luxury travellers -- as well as those who just want to try something a little bit out of…
Aeroflot and Vietnam Airlines begin code sharing
Aeroflot and Vietnam Airlines have begun code-sharing on both domestic and international routes in Vietnam and Russia to offer customers enhanced connectivity and seamless connections…
10 best family-friendly city breaks in Europe
To ease parents’ burden, here is a ranking on the best family-friendly city breaks in Europe using the most common factors that parents look for.
Cruise news: Celebrations, arctic expeditions, RIBs and more
Clear the deck! On our cruise radar this week, we're seeing celebrations at sea, voyages to East Antarctica and... RIBs?
The Economist: World’s most expensive cities
According to The Economist Intelligence Unit’s latest research, for the first time, three cities share the title of the world’s most expensive city.
Sanya welcomes Russian tourists with “a sense of belonging”
The Sanya Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sports Bureau has sent a tourism promotion delegation to attend Intourmarket-2019.
Thai Airways resumes European flights
Thai Airways has released a statement that its services to Europe have been resumed after being suspended following the conflict between India and Pakistan -- which, according to the…
Accor’s premium hotel brand Swissôtel set for Indonesian debut in 2019
AccorHotels’ Swissôtel Hotels and Resorts has officially announced its debut in Jakarta, Indonesia scheduled for mid-2019.
Bozhe moi: Oman Air’s Russian connection to “further stimulate economic, trade and business”
Oman Air added Russia to its expansion campaign this week, when it announced its very first flight to the country, with the arrival of flight WY 181 at Moscow Domodedovo Airport.
Oman Air resumes Maldives route as part of drive for 60 destinations by 2022
Oman’s national carrier, Oman Air, has resumed its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives.
Oman Air’s latest Boeing 737 MAX 8s touches tarmac at Muscat
Coming just a couple of weeks after Oman Air first the delivery of its fourth new Boeing 737 MAX 8s, the airline has now announced the arrival of number five to its home hub at Muscat…
Oman Air set to add fourth Boeing to its fleet
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is set to take delivery of the fourth of 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8s it ordered.
Nordic seduction: Hainan tourism delegation hits Helsinki
With the number of foreign visitors to Hainan Province in China reaching 1.1 million in 2017, contributing to an impressive total of 67.5m tourists to the island and numerous projects such…
Ctrip and Skyscanner report 600,000 global travellers visited Russia for World Cup
OTA giant, Ctrip, the largest in Asia and the second largest in the world, has released the Summer 2018 Global Football Fan Travel Trends Report, developed in partnership with travel search…
English scrambling to fly to Russia for World Cup semi-finals, says ABTA
With a higher chance to win the World Cup this year, Brits are looking for last minute deals to Russia for the remaining matches.
Hotelbeds Group increases reservation of Russian hotels by 100% during FIFA 2018
Hotelbeds Group, the worlds leading bed bank, has announced a surge in reservations of over 100% for Russian hotels due to the FIFA World Cup tournament from 14 June to 15 July.
APH releases guide to FIFA Fan Fests
Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has suggested solutions to Brit football fans looking to join the World Cup celebrations, by releasing a guide to the FIFA Fan Fest venues in each of the…
China gets ready for the luxury brand of Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the opening of The Bvlgari Hotel Shanghai, the sixth jewel of Bvlgari’s hospitality collection.
Five expert tips for selling bespoke train holidays
It is now getting on for five years ago that I struck out for Beijing on the Trans-Siberian Express. The epic journey through Europe, Russia Mongolia and into China was an incredible…
Jakarta Palembang 2018: host hotel receives first MICE-fueled five-star hotel
Wyndham makes its inaugural launch in Palembang, Indonesia with the opening of Wyndham Opi Hotel, the new 5-star hub of the city.
Bvlgari Hotels to open first hotel in Tokyo, Japan
Ready to debut its luxury brand, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts signed an agreement with Mitsui Fudosan Co. Ltd. to open the first Bvlgari Hotel in Tokyo, Japan.
Which carrier has Oman Air just signed its second Thai codeshare with?
Oman Air announced the development of its Asia Pacific network this week when it released details of its new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways. The agreement, which went into action…
Hong Kong Airlines builds trans-Pacific network with new non-stop SFO service
Hong Kong Airlines continues to up its credibility as a serious trans-Pacific player, having launched a new service to San Francisco this weekend. The City by the Bay is the airline's…
Air China expands global reach with non-stop flights to Copenhagen
Air China will begin non-stop flights between Beijing and Copenhagen from May 30, 2018. Once the new route launches, passengers will be able to arrive comfortably in Andersen's dreamlike…
Despite difficult winter Finnair passenger volume keeps climbing
Finnair’s December passenger volume reached a new high, the number of passengers per year increased by more than one million to close to 12 million passengers.
Commercial flights to resume between Egypt and Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has authorised commercial flights between Egypt and Russia to resume following a two-year suspension, in a move expected to place further pressure on the…
Hottest adventure travel destinations revealed
G Adventures has used its data and combined it with topical world events to forecast the hottest spots to travel in 2018.
From destinations on the rebound, to places where events and…
MICE and Corporate buyers flock to ITB Asia 2017
Celebrating its 10th anniversary as Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show, ITB Asia 2017 has opened its doors today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.
Immersive Event Ordinary World by MOXIE Luxe to Feature New Performers
Denver-based international immersive events company MOXIE Luxe is kicking off a new season of extraordinary immersive experiences with Ordinary World on Saturday. The events, which will take…
ANA opens Star Wars-themed airport lounge for kids
ANA has opened a unique children's airport lounge at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.
As part of the Japanese airline's five-year partnership with Disney, the new Star Wars-themed lounge has…
New York, Paris and London are most tagged destinations
Research has recorded check-in figures for more than 200 worldwide tourist hotspots as of August 2017, plus usage of popular holiday, travel and location hashtags.
Carried out by…
THAI starts flying to Vienna
Thai Airways International (THAI) has announced plans to expand its European route map with the launch of direct flights to Vienna.
The new long-haul route will commence on 16…
Asian air route updates, including new flights to Chiang Mai, Clark and Tianjin
Russian carrier flies 777 to Hainan
Where? Moscow Domodedovo (Russia) to Haikou (China)
When? Once a week, effective immediately
Who? VIM Airlines
Why? Handling rising Russian demand…
Asian air route updates from PAL, AirAsia, Hong Kong Airlines and more
Tianjin Airlines starts flying to Vladivostok
Where? Tianjin (China) to Vladivostok, pictured (Russia)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Tianjin Airlines
Why? Connecting…
Asian air route updates from AirAsia, China Airlines, Malindo and more
AirAsia connects Thailand's regional cities
Where? Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchathani (both Thailand)
When? Daily, effective immediately
Who? Thai AirAsia
Why? Low-cost carrier provides…
The latest appointments from Regent, Lufthansa and more
VENESSA KOO has become senior vice president of development & technical services for the Regent Hotels Group. She returns to the hotel group, having worked at the Regent Taipei in…
Indian traffic drives growth at Changi Airport
Rising passenger traffic on routes to and from India boosted Singapore's Changi Airport last month.
The hub handled a total of 5.0 million passengers in May 2017, up 4.6% compared to…
Asian air route updates, including multiple new flights between China and Thailand
Thailand's NewGen taps Chinese demand for Krabi
Where? Krabi (Thailand) to Hefei (China)
When? Three times a week, effective immediately
Who? NewGen Airways
Why? Thai carrier adds…
Asian air route updates: including Singapore Airlines’ latest European connection…
SIA expands A350 network in Europe
Where? Singapore to Stockholm (Sweden)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? Singapore Airlines
Why? SIA continues to utilise its new…
Trafalgar launches 2017/18 autumn winter and spring brochure
Trafalgar’s new Autumn Winter & Spring 2017/18 (AWS) programme features 34 itineraries including a new winter trip to Russia.
In response to guest feedback, the tour operator has…
APT returns to Russia with new luxury river cruising in 2018
APT has announced the return of its luxury river cruise programme in Russia, with two new departures scheduled for August 2018.
The 13-day Russian Waterways itinerary will cross the…
Scenic launches 2018 luxury Europe river cruise brochure
Scenic has released its full brochure for 2018 Europe River Cruising, with itineraries cruising waterways, in Europe, France, Portugal and Russia.
Across all of their 21 Europe…
Airport transfer fees outstripping airfares
Passengers are shelling out more for airport transfers than flights to over a third of European destinations.
Some of the holiday hotspots that carry the heaviest transfer charge – a…
Insight Vacations launches 2017/18 ‘Seasons’ brochure
Insight Vacations has launched its 2017-18 Autumn, Winter and Spring ‘Seasons’ brochure.
It features Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean holidays, plus a collection of European…
Greatest Train Journeys on Earth
There is nothing more romantic than riding the rails. But not just any rails: We’re not talking about the commuter train to the London suburbs or the Amtrak between D.C. and New York. No,…
Asian air route updates: new flights from SilkAir, SpiceJet and more…
Korean LCC connects to Vietnamese coast
Where? Deagu (South Korea) to Danang (Vietnam)
When? Five times a week, effective immediately
Who? T’way Airlines
Why? Low-cost carrier taps the…
Riga Airport to offer 89 flight destinations this summer
The summer flight season has begun, and this year 89 destinations will be available to passengers travelling from Riga International Airport.
In addition to the existing routes,…
JAL spreads wings in Russia
Japan Airlines has significantly increased its presence in Russia with the expansion of its codeshare agreement with S7, its Russian partner in the oneworld alliance.
Effective today…
Indonesia eyes Russian tourism boom with direct flights
Indonesia is hoping to capitalise on the resurgent Russian outbound market with the launch of direct flights between Jakarta and Moscow.
National carrier Garuda Indonesia has revealed…
European hotel pipeline contracts in January
New data from STR shows 163,648 rooms in 1,038 hotel projects Under Contract in Europe, representing a 2.2% decrease in rooms Under Contract compared with January 2016.
Under Contract…
Asian air route updates: Thai Lion Air, S7 Airlines, and more…
Thai Lion roars into Western China
Where? Bangkok (Thailand) to Chengdu (China)
When? Daily, effective 1 March 2017
Who? Thai Lion Air
Why? Mainly serving rising Chinese tourist…
Croisieurope to offer Volga cruises to the UK market for the first time
Following several years as one of the leading specialists in river cruises on the Volga, French river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, is opening up its Volga cruises to the UK market for the…
Princess Cruises offers new shore excursions on UK-based sailings
Princess Cruises will offer 20 new shore excursions to guests sailing on Crown Princess, one of its Southampton-based ships for this spring and summer. Crown Princess will sail to the…
Hotel room rates decline by 12 percent across UK
New data from HRS – Global Hotel Solutions - has revealed that average room rates in the UK have dropped across the country by nearly 12% in 2016 compared with 2015.
Despite rates…
Etihad adds peak season flights to the Maldives
Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch additional flights to the Maldives during the peak summer period.
Between 1 July and 17 September 2017, the airline will operate four…
