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Airlines and Aviation

Prague Airport gets a direct route to Taipei

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2023
Effective 18 July 2023, Prague Airport is getting a direct connection with the Taiwanese capital of Taipei.
Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air to re-launch its Prague–Seoul connection

Kristin Mariano Jan 20, 2023
One of the most populous and technologically advanced cities of the world – monuments, modern architecture, shopping, beautiful panoramas, cultural events, and great food – Seoul has it…
Airports

Prague Airport remains safe place for travel, defending ACI accreditation

Kanchan Nath Dec 16, 2022
Prague Airport continues to provide a safe experience for all travellers as confirmed by the ACI Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) Certificate, re-assigned to Prague Airport for the high…

Prague conventions poised to grow

Megha Paul Sep 18, 2019
A destination where history and culture meet exceptional technology and modernism, Prague has undergone a radical change over the last two decades. Having celebrated its 10th anniversary…
Interviews

Beyond Prague: Unexplored touristic gems of Czech Republic now unveiled

Megha Paul Jul 29, 2019
The Czech Republic is currently merging agencies promoting and developing tourism, investment and trade into a new entity under a new innovation strategy. The newly appointed managing…
Hotels

Corinthia Hotel Prague unveils new facilities

Aaron Greenwood Oct 8, 2016
The five-star Corinthia Hotel Prague will unveil a stylish new eating and drinking area in the lobby, Lounge 62, and two new boardrooms this month.  Extensive facilities inside the…
Airlines and Aviation

China’s Sichuan Airlines starts flying to Prague

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2016
Sichuan Airlines, which is based in the Chinese city of Chengdu, has launched flights to Prague – only its second destination in Europe. The new direct service to the Czech Republic…
Airlines and Aviation

flydubai connects Prague

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2016
flydubai recently announced that it will begin daily operations to Prague from 1 July 2016. This is an increase from four weekly flights. With this additional frequency, flydubai will…
Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada Rouge launches Prague service

Gemma Greenwood May 31, 2016
The arrival of flight AC1922 from Toronto-Pearson at Václav Havel Airport Prague yesterday marked the beginning of Air Canada Rouge's expansion into Central Europe this summer. The…
Airlines and Aviation

Prague cheapest European city for celebrations

Aaron Greenwood May 19, 2016
London might be the favourite European city destination for special celebrations, but Prague is the cheapest if you’re planning to drink a lot.  That’s the consensus of the…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates commits A380 to Prague route

Aaron Greenwood May 5, 2016
Emirates has commenced A380 flights to Prague, becoming the first and only airline to operate a superjumbo service to the Czech capital. The Prague-Dubai route was launched on 1 July 2010…
Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern Airlines flies to Prague

Mark Elliott Apr 1, 2016
China Eastern Airlines will launch a new direct service to the Czech Republic this summer. Commencing on 22 June 2016, the airline will offer three weekly flights between Shanghai and…
Hotels

Prague hotel offers ultimate beer-lover’s spa package

Aaron Greenwood Jun 30, 2015
Corinthia Hotel Prague has launched a new ‘Beer Spa Package’.  The five-star hotel is inviting guests to experience the unorthodox therapy at the Beer Spa Bernard, where they can…
Hotel

Hotel Spotlight: Hoffmeister Prague

Mark Elliott Mar 12, 2012
City breaks across Europe have been a top seller for many tour operators so far this year, so Simon Willmore takes a relaxing trip to Prague   Once more, the fascinating machinery whirrs…
Global

Leisure Pass Group expands to Prague

Mark Elliott Jul 19, 2010
Leisure Pass Group has expanded to its fifth country as it releases its Prague City Card sightseeing pass. The group already has successful operations in the UK, US, Sweden and…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to launch Prague flights

Mark Elliott Dec 24, 2009
DUBAI, U.A.E., 23rd December 2009: Emirates will launch a daily flight to Prague from 1st July next year. The non-stop service to the Czech Republic's capital city is the 3rd new…
Global

Emirates to launch Prague flights

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2009
DUBAI, U.A.E., 23rd December 2009: Emirates will launch a daily flight to Prague from 1st July next year. The non-stop service to the Czech Republic's capital city is the 3rd new…
Global

Volcano Health erupts in Prague

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2009
Volcano Health Club, a new independent health club in Prague, Czech Republic, has opened its doors World Leisure News and Jobs reports. The club's name comes from the hot…
TD Syndicated Partner

New Taipei to Los Angeles Flight on STARLUX Airlines

Harry Johnson Mar 17, 2023 0
by: Harry Johnson | STARLUX Airlines also announced its new designation as the “Official International Airline Partner of the LA Clippers” Full article: New Taipei to Los Angeles Flight on…
Global

Meliá Hotels’ INNSiDE brand expands in Asia with two new hotel openings

Kristin Mariano Mar 7, 2023
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…
Tourism Boards

The Czechia (Česko) rebrand

Kanchan Nath Feb 18, 2023
Czechia and the Czech Republic are synonymous; in both cases they are official names. The decision on whether to use the shorter or longer version depends on the area and whether there is an…
Airlines and Aviation

Eurowings enters into a sales partnership with Volotea

Kanchan Nath Feb 16, 2023
Eurowings and the Spanish airline Volotea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enter into a sales partnership.
Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways announces record annual profits of KD20.1 million (USD65.7m) for 2022

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023
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.
Airlines and Aviation

Eurowings’ journey from “air taxi” to value airline for Europe

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023
Today's Eurowings was formed on 1 February 1993 from the merger of the two regional airlines. The name "Eurowings" was suggested by an employee who won an ideas competition with 500 Deutsche…
Global

Lisbon, the most romantic capital city in Europe 

Kanchan Nath Jan 30, 2023
New research has revealed which capital cities in Europe are the most romantic as the run-up to Valentine's Day approaches by analysing Trip Advisor for the number of romantic restaurants…
Reports

Top trending destinations for 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2023
Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research found that travellers are feeling overwhelmingly more optimistic about traveling in 2023 compared to last year.
Airlines and Aviation

Eurowings flies at pre-Covid levels again with 140 destinations

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2023
January is traditionally the strongest booking month for summer vacations in Germany and, as of now, customers can also include the complete Eurowings flight schedule from the end of March…
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

London revealed as the best city worldwide for entertaining clients

Kristin Mariano Jan 17, 2023
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air and SalamAir expand codeshare partnership

Kanchan Nath Jan 16, 2023
Oman Air and SalamAir expanded their codeshare partnership, add four services with Oman Air codesharing on the following SalamAir - operated frequencies starting from 09 January 2023:
Tourism

Czech Republic: Welcoming the world for 30 years

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2023
Czech Republic is celebrating 30 years since it opened its doors to visitors from around the world. On Jan 1, 1993, what was the former Czechoslovakia split into two - one half became…
Travel Agents

Thomas Cook India launches a new campaign focusing on Gen Z

Kristin Mariano Jan 12, 2023
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…
TD Syndicated Partner

Thomas Cook India targets Gen Z travelers

Harry Johnson Jan 11, 2023 0
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
Special Reports

Hyatt Global Survey: ‘No place like hotels this festive season’

Kanchan Nath Dec 30, 2022
Travellers are prioritizing experiences and connections this festive season with room revenue pacing 30% ahead of 2019 for resort locations worldwide.
Tourism

The most luxurious holiday destination in Europe

Kristin Mariano Dec 16, 2022
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…
Reports

Where are Indians travelling this holiday season?

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2022
Booking.com has released its latest search data trends that sheds light on Indian travellers’ preferred destinations during the holiday season.
Airports

London City Airport launches ski and Christmas routes

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022
This December London City Airport (LCY) launches ski and Christmas routes to Chambéry and Salzburg, providing even more choice for passengers this winter.
United Arab Emirates

dnata Travel: Beach escapes and festive market breaks trending for UAE National Day 2022

Kanchan Nath Dec 1, 2022
dnata Travel reveals the most popular holiday hotspots for UAE National Day breaks in 2022. In order of popularity, the five most booked destinations are: UAE, Maldives, Thailand, UK and…
Tourism

Where are the Brits going this Christmas?

Kristin Mariano Nov 29, 2022
Going on holiday with your friends and family during the Christmas period can be a magical experience. Whether you plan to travel somewhere abroad or stay closer to home, data shows that…
Features

The best budget-friendly winter getaway destination

Kristin Mariano Nov 28, 2022
DiscoverCars.com have created a ranking of the best budget-friendly winter getaway destination in Europe. The company analysed factors such as the number of cheap food establishments and…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel launch a range of Europe Holidays for Summer 2023

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2022
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.
Features

Europe’s most festive cities for a magical Christmas

Kanchan Nath Nov 19, 2022
Cities around the world transform into festive wonderlands during the Christmas season, and the cities in Europe are among some of the most impressive
Awards

ETC and Eurail host ‘Best European Rail Tourism Awards 2022’

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022
At an award ceremony hosted in Prague by Czech Tourism on 15 November,  the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail B.V. honoured recipients at the second ever Best European Rail Tourism…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Gulf Air launch codeshare partnership

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022
Emirates and Gulf Air have officially signed a unilateral codeshare partnership, starting this December. The new agreement will offer easy connections and expanded choices for Gulf Air…
Tourism

The most cultured cities in Europe from Venice to London

Kristin Mariano Nov 11, 2022
The study from Bounce analysed cities across Europe on factors such as the number of museums, music venues, libraries and theatres, to reveal Europe’s most cultured cities.  Top 10 Most…
Hospitality

World of Hyatt introduces FIND: A platform of curated well-being experiences

Kristin Mariano Nov 10, 2022
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…
Travel Agents

Top 10 Gen Z travel destinations

Kristin Mariano Nov 7, 2022
With the new generation of travellers starting to make their travel plans for 2023, where are the best global destinations for them to explore?  The travel experts at Airport Parking…
Tourism

Top 10 best cities to visit in Autumn

Kristin Mariano Oct 14, 2022
The study by Bounce analysed the most popular cities in the Northern Hemisphere on factors such as weather, events, affordability, and popularity across each season, to reveal the best…
UK

Perfect winter getaways at the right price

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2022
With the cost-of-living crunch set to worsen as winter approaches and temperatures plummet while heating bills soar, many will wonder if they can afford mid-term and Christmas breaks – just…
Tourism

Top travel destinations for a dirty weekend

Kristin Mariano Oct 11, 2022
Bedbible has explored the top cities to have a dirty weekend. They examined factors such as the average price of a two-night stay in each city as well as the number of romantic activities…
Airlines and Aviation

Sneaker alert at Eurowings

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2022
Crew of the German airline will add white sports shoes with the Eurowings logo to their uniforms for the first time.
Hotels

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts acquires European hotel brand Vienna House

Kristin Mariano Sep 13, 2022
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced its acquisition of the Vienna House brand for EUR 44 million (USD 44 million) adding an upscale and midscale portfolio of approximately 40…
Global

Save with September sale on British Airways

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2022
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their September sale, with reductions made across a range of flights and holidays all the way into the summer of 2023.
Visa updates

EU split on visa ban for Russian tourists

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2022
Germany and France have issued a joint warning against a ban on tourist visas for Russians, saying such a step would be counter-productive.
Air

Jet setting with Four Seasons Private Jet Journeys for 2024

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2022
Four Seasons announces the first set of 2024 itineraries for the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience. While limited availability remains on select 2023 itineraries.
Partner content

Adventure is within reach with Cosmos

Kristin Mariano Jul 27, 2022
They say adventure is subjective. For Cosmos, it doesn’t mean thrills and adrenaline rush, it means amazing food, incredible sights and meaningful connections.
Features

Survey shows 80% of people want more international rail routes opened to Europe

Megha Paul May 11, 2022
More than four in five UK travellers would like to see more rail routes to European destinations from the UK, in the latest sign of rising demand for environmentally friendly travel options
Tourism

Czech Republic eases travel restrictions

Megha Paul Apr 21, 2022
Travellers will no longer need to fill in an arrival form or submit proof of vaccination or a previous infection when returning from abroad

Eurowings launches base in Stockholm

Megha Paul Mar 30, 2022
For the first time, Eurowings is now offering its passengers direct flights from Sweden to numerous attractive destinations
Airlines and Aviation

Finnair supports Ukrainians with 95% discounted flights

Kristin Mariano Mar 14, 2022
Finnish flag carrier, Finnair, has introduced special fares on one-way flights from select cities in Eastern Europe discounted by 95% to help those Ukrainians looking to escape the conflict…

Best budget friendly winter getaway destinations in 2022

Megha Paul Jan 17, 2022
DiscoverCars.com brings the best winter getaway destinations that won’t stretch your budget, after analysing the different parts of a winter break that can cost you a pretty penny
Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines Will Cuts A Number Of International Flights

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2021
Due to delays in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft delivery, American Airlines is reducing its international flight schedule for next summer.
TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with M. Laksasubha Kridakon, Owner Laksasubha Hua Hin

Caroline Tapken Nov 22, 2021
We are delighted to introduce you to M. Laksasubha Kridakon, Owner Laksasubha Hua Hin in our latest interview in the series from TDs Inspiring Women in Travel Asia (TDIWTA).

From cheapest to most expensive! These are top European cities for dining out

Megha Paul Oct 21, 2021
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 
Features

Puppy love: Best cities in Europe to take your dog on holiday

Megha Paul Aug 3, 2021
New study has now revealed that Paris is the number one city in Europe for a holiday with your canine
Tourism

Roman holidays, ain’t no more! Holidays to Italy shown the red card by half of UK holidaymakers

Megha Paul Jul 20, 2021
53% of Brits would be unlikely to opt for Italy as a holiday destination after the Euro final heartbreak the Italian national team delivered on recently

Press the “pause button” for Christmas in Bangkok this December

Alastair Newport Nov 19, 2020
Silence continues to be a precious commodity, especially in this challenging year, which is why The Spas at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok are ‘turning down the volume’ once again with their…

New York City named one of world’s top ten best walking cities

Harry S. Johnson Oct 9, 2020
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.

Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid finally open

Kristin Mariano Sep 28, 2020
After eight years of anticipation, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences Madrid is now open.

Emirates’ flagship A380 ready for Guangzhou

Megha Paul Aug 4, 2020
Emirates has announced it will deploy its iconic A380 aircraft to Guangzhou from 8 August this year
OTAs & Tour Operators

Thomas Cook India and SOTC taps into private journeys, unveils chauffeured van tours

Megha Paul Jul 16, 2020
Aimed at ensuring the health and safety of its customers, Thomas Cook (India), leading integrated travel services company along with its group company SOTC Travel, have launched Private…

Qatar Airways to fly over 65 destinations by mid-July

Kristin Mariano Jul 6, 2020
Qatar Airways welcomed the month of July by relaunching flights to 11 destinations. The airline will resume services to over 65 destinations by mid-July.
Tourism

10 most female-friendly destinations in 2020

Kristin Mariano Mar 12, 2020
With almost 500,000 Instagram posts and over 16,000 searches relating to female solo travel this year, it’s no surprise more and more women are choosing to jet off alone! With this in…

First Zleep Hotel in Czech Republic will open in 2024

Megha Paul Mar 10, 2020
Deutsche Hospitality is set to continue its expansion into new markets by launching Zleep Hotels in the Czech Republic for the first time. The new Zleep Hotel Prague is scheduled to open…

Jet2 offers two million seats from Scotland for next summer

Megha Paul Mar 2, 2020
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays has announced an early summer 2021 programme from Glasgow Airport, putting more than one million seats on sale to 33 destinations. With the summer 21 programme…

Great Hotels of the World adds six new member hotels

Megha Paul Feb 24, 2020
Great Hotels of the World, has announced the addition of six new member hotels to its portfolio in five new and emerging MICE destinations across Europe and Asia. Pedro Colaco, CEO of…
Travel Tech

Travel tech this week: Alexa, pack my bags!

Kristin Mariano Dec 19, 2019
For this week, technology proves to make it easier to book accommodations and activities. Now, new tech makes it easier to pack your bags for a trip with the help of Alexa and Contiki.

Jet2CityBreaks channels the joy of exploring new cities

Alastair Newport Dec 18, 2019
Jet2CityBreaks  is set to launch roll out its new campaign of 'Video on Demand' adverts for the first time this week, showcasing the joy of exploring new cities. Part of an integrated brand…

Hyatt to expand luxury portfolio with over 20 new hotels by 2020

Christian Tolentino Dec 5, 2019
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that more than 20 new luxury hotels and resorts are expected to open worldwide by the end of 2020.
Attractions & Tours

Top 10 European cities with ‘the most attractions’ for tourists

Christian Tolentino Nov 29, 2019
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.

Hot hotel openings: The only hotel on top of a racetrack and more

Christian Tolentino Nov 22, 2019
From Abu Dhabi's world-famous Yas Island to India's majestic state of Himachal Pradesh and the city centre of Czech Republic — here's this week's round-up of hot hotel openings.

How to find the Best Street Food in Kunming

Kokila Biyagamage Nov 18, 2019
Kunming is a charming city in China that richly deserves to be visited. There are plenty of remarkable appeals in this city that makes it a tourist hotspot. The incredible tastes of the food…

Top European cities to visit before the year ends

Christian Tolentino Nov 13, 2019
2019 is quickly coming to an end, which means it is time to plan your holiday travel before it is too late!

Where to stay for the world’s most bizarre museums

Christian Tolentino Oct 25, 2019
Hotels.com has handpicked hotels with the most bizarre museums — featuring mummies, medieval torture and ramen — for those looking for an unconventional holiday.

7 most travel-friendly cities in Europe

Kristin Mariano Sep 19, 2019
Airport transfers company Taxi2Airport.com has investigated the most travel friendly cities in Europe.

On a football trail with Eurowings

Megha Paul Sep 16, 2019
Cashing in on the football frenzy, Eurowings will be flying thousands of fans from 16 September to the guest appearances of their favourite teams throughout Europe. During the group…
Tourism

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

Kristin Mariano Sep 3, 2019
From movies like Almost Famous, Little Miss Sunshine and the classic Thelma and Louise, road trips are a great way to see the world.
Features

10 countries perfect for a backpacking trip

Kristin Mariano Aug 26, 2019
Ever get the urge to grab your backpack and go explore new places, new cultures and meet new people? Backpacking is an amazing way to see the world without the expensive price tag.
Features

9 European cities for that much-needed girls weekend

Kristin Mariano Aug 9, 2019
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…
Air

Budapest Airport got Seoul: Hungarian hub’s new year-round route

Megha Paul Aug 1, 2019
LOT Polish Airlines has announced year-round flights between Budapest Airport and Seoul Incheon. The route will be operated three times per week from 22 September by a Boeing 787-8…
Tourism

10 last-minute inexpensive city break destinations

Kristin Mariano Jul 29, 2019
Summer is here and everyone is bound somewhere for a holiday, especially in August bank holiday.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Still number one: London tops European MICE chart for the fifth time

Alastair Newport Jul 17, 2019
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…
Startups

Spiderman-inspired Euro trip by Klook

Kristin Mariano Jun 28, 2019
Inspired by the latest Spiderman movie, Klook highlights the best of London, Venice and Prague retracing the footsteps of Peter Parker.
Tourism

10 best family-friendly city breaks in Europe

Kristin Mariano Jun 12, 2019
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.
Tourism

“Set-jetting”: How film and TV influences our holiday choices

Christian Tolentino Apr 15, 2019
New research by Jet2holidays has revealed the power of the big screen in influencing our holiday choices.
Tourism Boards

Is there an alternative side to the Czech Republic?

Mili Dec 7, 2018
Whether it’s sleeping amongst the clouds in Liberec, partying in the raw industrial beauty of Ostrava, discovering one of 12 UNESCO heritage sites or unwinding in the oldest spa in Europe,…
Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Ikos Andalusia and more

Christian Tolentino Dec 7, 2018
On this week’s edition of hot hotel openings, we’ve got properties from Ikos Resorts, Centara, Marriott International, RIU and Hilton.
Tourism

Czech Republic sees over 21% boost in travel from Saudi Arabia

Christian Tolentino Dec 5, 2018
The Czech Tourist Authority, CzechTourism, and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Riyadh have reported an upswing in travel from Saudi Arabia in the first half of 2018.
River Cruising

Uniworld launches biggest savings of the year on 2019 voyages

Christian Tolentino Dec 5, 2018
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced its biggest savings of the year on select 2019 voyages with its ‘Our Best Offer’ promotion.
Special Reports

Top Travel Trends: “2019 looks to be a big year for European cities”

Christian Tolentino Dec 4, 2018
As 2018 comes to a close, online travel retailer Broadway Travel has released its findings on some of the top travel trends for 2019.
Tourism

CzechTourism: 2018 to end with significant rise in outbound travellers

Christian Tolentino Nov 26, 2018
A statement from CzechTourism has revealed that travel from the UAE to the Czech Republic grew by over 18% in the first half of the year.
Air

Aviation roundup: ARKIA receives first A321LR, 10 new routes and Sunrise’s new tech

Kristin Mariano Nov 21, 2018
There are no dull moments in the aviation sector as airlines continuously debut or add flights due to the increasing demand of passengers to reach every nook and cranny of the world.
Hotels

The Standard to open 20 hotels in Asia, ME by 2023

Kristin Mariano Nov 8, 2018
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.
Hospitality

Hotelbeds: China source market grows by double digits

Kristin Mariano Oct 26, 2018
Leading bedbank Hotelbeds Group has confirmed the continuation of strong growth in wholesale sales in the Chinese source market.
Consumer

Travelzoo uncovers the secret travel habits of Hong Kong

Alastair Newport Oct 19, 2017 27
Travelzoo, a global publisher of exclusive travel offers, has disclosed the travel preferences of Hong Kong travellers. The information is based upon data derived from their first half-year…
Airlines and Aviation

China to get new connection to Serbia

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2017
China will get its first air link to Serbia next month, when Hainan Airlines launches its new route between Beijing and Belgrade. Commencing on 15 September 2017, the new long-haul…
Events

Thailand promotes driving holidays at Hungarian Grand Prix

Mark Elliott Jul 25, 2017
Spectators at this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix will be able to learn more about driving holidays in Thailand. This is because the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has decided to use…
Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from Hainan Airlines, AirAsia, Qatar Airways and more

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2017
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…
Airlines and Aviation

British Airways to launch three capital city routes from LCY

Jill Sayles Jul 19, 2017
British Airways is to launch new routes from London City Airport to three European capitals, Paris, Prague and Reykjavik, in October.  The new services will mean the airline will fly…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Four Seasons reveals world tour aboard private jet

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2017
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new world tour using its private jet. The company's third private jet itinerary, named "World of Adventures", will run from 19 October…
United States

Four Seasons Announces New 2018 “World of Adventures” Private Jet Itinerary

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2017 0
World of Adventures added as third 2018 Private Jet itinerary in response to high demand; leading travel journalist chronicles transformational journey aboard Four Seasons Private…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Trafalgar launches 2017/18 autumn winter and spring brochure

Jill Sayles Jun 1, 2017
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Air Malta reconnects with North Africa

Jill Sayles May 4, 2017
Air Malta is reconnecting Malta to North Africa following the re-start of scheduled services between the islands and Tunis Carthage Airport. The service will begin on 26 June 2017. “We…
Tourism

Brits eye overseas holidays as Sterling shows signs of life

Aaron Greenwood Apr 24, 2017
Better-than-expected currency sales in the first quarter indicate strong and sustained demand for overseas holidays, Post Office Travel Money has declared in its latest Holiday Money Index.…
Hotels

Retail therapy pushes hotel ADR up 25%

Gemma Greenwood Apr 16, 2017
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…
United States

30 of the World’s Most Cultural Destinations

Simon Willmore Apr 7, 2017 0
For a seasoned traveler, every city has something on offer. But which ones have the most history, art, food and music to discover? The Netherlands capital proves a winner, while Riyadh and…
Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair kicks off summer 2017 programme in Liverpool

Aaron Greenwood Apr 2, 2017
Ryanair has launched its Summer 2017 programme from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) with an expansion of operations which will see five new destinations being served during the Summer…
Airlines and Aviation

Paphos this year’s bargain break for Brits

Aaron Greenwood Mar 25, 2017
After eight years in which Eastern European cities have rated as the cheapest places to take a bargain break, their stranglehold has been broken by Paphos in Cyprus.  2017’s joint Capital of…
UK

London tops Europe for overnight visitor stays

Aaron Greenwood Mar 8, 2017
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair launches Liverpool winter 2017 schedule

Aaron Greenwood Mar 1, 2017
Ryanair has launched its 2017 Liverpool winter schedule, with two new routes to Copenhagen and Milan, a new winter service to Prague and 24 routes in total, which will help deliver 2m…
Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair launches record winter 2017 Scotland schedule

Aaron Greenwood Feb 16, 2017
Ryanair has launched its biggest-ever Scottish winter schedule, with 13 new Edinburgh routes to Baden, Budapest, Carcassonne, Eindhoven, Hamburg, Katowice, Nantes, Prague, Szczecin,…
United Arab Emirates

flydubai announces three new destinations for the summer

Gemma Greenwood Feb 15, 2017
flydubai has announced plans to fly to three new destinations. Batumi in Georgia, Qabala in Azerbaijan and Tivat in Montenegro are the latest destinations to join flydubai’s growing…
Hotel

CroisiEurope Announces Third Paddle-Wheel Boat Joining Fleet

Simon Willmore Feb 14, 2017 0
River cruising company, CroisiEurope,  is announcing that the start of construction on the MS Elbe Princesse II, the third paddle-wheel riverboat that will join the company’s fleet, has…
United States

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

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2017
Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing Location: Overlooking the Indian Ocean in Panadura, on Sri Lanka's southwest coast, 1.5 hours' drive from Colombo Grade: Upscale Keys: 180 Facilities:…
Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair launches biggest-ever Madrid schedule

Gemma Greenwood Jan 31, 2017
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,…
Hotel Management Company

Hotel room rates decline by 12 percent across UK

Aaron Greenwood Jan 23, 2017
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Gatwick reports 43m passengers in 2016

Aaron Greenwood Jan 6, 2017
Gatwick Airport has increased its lead as the world’s most efficient single-runway airport – with 43 million passengers now travelling through the airport each year.  This new annual…
Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines prepares for Czech launch

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2016
Vietnam Airlines has appointed a new General Sales Agent (GSA) in Prague, ahead of the launch of its first ever flights to the Czech Republic. The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reports that a…
River Cruising

Croisieurope announces details of third paddlewheel riverboat

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2016
French river cruise operator, CroisiEurope, has announced that the construction of a third paddlewheel ship – the MS Elbe Princesse II - has officially begun at the STX shipyard in…
UK

UK hotel room rates crash in Q3

Aaron Greenwood Nov 30, 2016
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…
Sports Tourism

UK football fans make room for their better halves

Aaron Greenwood Nov 21, 2016
Almost one in five British football fans will be jetting off for European football clashes with their other half this week, new research has revealed. With Spurs away in Monaco, Man City…
Airlines and Aviation

“Forest-powered” flight takes off in US

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2016
Alaska Airlines made history this week by operating the first commercial flight powered by a fuel made from forest debris. The alternative type of jet fuel was made from branches,…
Tourism

Revealed: Hidden costs of European city breaks

Aaron Greenwood Oct 31, 2016
Travellers booking a European city break will diligently scour price comparison sites for the best value flights and accommodation, but pay scant attention to airport transfers, which can be…
Airlines and Aviation

Sichuan Airlines orders Airbus A350s

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2016
China's Sichuan Airlines signed an agreement with two leasing companies for four new Airbus A350 aircraft. The Chengdu-based carrier will take three A350s from AerCap and one from…
Guest Column

Common travel risks facing business travellers explained

Gemma Greenwood Sep 8, 2016
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…
Airlines and Aviation

flydubai reports H1 revenue boost

Gemma Greenwood Sep 4, 2016
flydubai on Thursday announced total revenue of AED2,302 million ($627 million) for the first half of 2016, a 5.4% increase compared to the same period last year.  The low-cost…
Airlines and Aviation

SWISS showcases new Bombardier aircraft

Gemma Greenwood Aug 30, 2016
Barely a month after it entered service, SWISS has presented its latest acquisition, the world’s newest passenger airliner, to the Hungarian and international media in Budapest. The…
Hotels

London no longer Europe’s most expensive hotel market

Gemma Greenwood Aug 17, 2016
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…
Sports Tourism

New travel site compares global ski resorts

Mark Elliott Aug 9, 2016
A new travel search website has been launched that allows skiers and snowboarders to compare the world's ski resorts. Snowcomparison.com has been created by Australian former professional…
UK

Cosmos adds free VIP chauffeur service to 2017 cruises

Gemma Greenwood Jul 20, 2016
Cosmos Tours & Cruises has launched its first Cruise brochure combining Ocean, River & Coastal Cruising with a free VIP chauffeur service included with every 2017 cruise holiday.…
Airlines and Aviation

dnata to acquire Air Dispatch

Gemma Greenwood Jul 12, 2016
dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has reached an agreement to purchase a majority stake in Air Dispatch, which is part of the Chapman Freeborn Group. Air Dispatch…
Airlines and Aviation

Air Serbia and Air Seychelles sign codeshare deal

Aaron Greenwood Jul 4, 2016
Air Serbia and Air Seychelles have signed a new codeshare agreement.  The codeshare deal will see Air Serbia place its JU flight code on four routes operated by Air Seychelles, from…
Airlines and Aviation

Bombardier delivers first ever CSeries aircraft

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2016
Bombardier has celebrated the delivery of its first CSeries aircraft. Launch customer SWISS has welcomed the new regional jet in an event attended by Bombardier’s employees,…
Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada completes perfect 10 with Seoul launch

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2016
Air Canada has completed a major phase of international growth with the launch of direct flights to South Korea. The inaugural Toronto-Seoul service departed on Saturday 18 June 2016,…
Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada Rouge launches Toronto-Warsaw route

Aaron Greenwood Jun 15, 2016
Air Canada Rouge has launched its Toronto-Warsaw route as it expands its presence in Central Europe.  The non-stop seasonal service, operating four-times a week, makes Air Canada the only…
Airlines and Aviation

US airline uses alcohol to power flights

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2016
An airline in the US has launched its first flights powered by a new type of jet fuel made from alcohol. Two Alaska Airlines jets departed Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on…
Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Vishal Suri

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2016
This week, Travel Daily India chats with Vishal Suri, managing director of SOTC, about his company's latest initiatives and the current trends in the Indian travel sector... Q)    SOTC…
Tourism

Ajman Tourism showcase in Europe

Mark Elliott May 22, 2016
The Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) recently wrapped up a successful road show in Europe. The event witnessed participation from more than 500 representatives from travel…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates’ A380 touches down in Taiwan

Mark Elliott May 3, 2016
Emirates has launched two new routes using its Airbus A380 aircraft, including its first superjumbo service to Taiwan. The inaugural A380 flight from Dubai to Taipei landed at Taoyuan…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates launches two new A380 routes

Mark Elliott May 2, 2016
Emirates recently announced its intent to launch service of its A380 aircraft to two new destinations - Taipei and Prague. This makes the airline the first and only one to operate an…
Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada ramps up Indian operations with second Delhi route

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2016
Less than six months after the launch of its inaugural flight from Toronto to Delhi, Air Canada has unveiled plans to introduce a second direct service to the Indian capital. On 20…
Airlines and Aviation

SWISS to launch Bombardier CS100 operations in July

Aaron Greenwood Apr 25, 2016
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is to put its first Bombardier C Series aircraft – a CS100 – into service on 15 July. In doing so, SWISS will be the first airline in the world to…
Hotels

Sterling rise good news for long-haul travel: report

Aaron Greenwood Apr 18, 2016
While sterling has slumped to a 22-month low against the euro and is significantly weaker than a year ago against most European currencies, it has strengthened against currencies for top…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates orders more A380s

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2016
Emirates has placed an order with Airbus for two additional A380 aircraft. The Dubai-based airline already operates the world’s largest fleet of A380s, with 75 in service and a…
Global

Warsaw tops list of best-value breaks this Spring

Aaron Greenwood Mar 20, 2016
UK tourists planning city breaks in Europe this spring will find the best bargains by heading east, according to the Post Office Travel Money City Costs Barometer.   At a time when…
Airlines and Aviation

Richard Quest travels round the world on LCCs

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2016
Richard Quest, CNN’s aviation correspondent and presenter of ‘Quest Means Business’, is embarking on an eight-day round-the-world trip using only low-cost carriers. The journey will…
Hotels

European hotel sector tops US for RevPAR growth

Aaron Greenwood Mar 9, 2016
Last year marked the first since 2010 in which the European hotel industry passed hotels in the U.S. in year-over-year revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth, according to data from STR…
Hotels

European hotel sector recorded significant growth in 2015: HVS

Aaron Greenwood Mar 5, 2016
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Cheaper travel costs dampen impact of Sterling slump

Aaron Greenwood Feb 23, 2016
The pound may have plunged to a 13-month low against the euro and other European currencies but there is plenty of good news for people planning trips abroad in one of the busiest holiday…
Face‑to‑Face

Face to face: Filip Boyen, CEO of Small Luxury Hotels of the World

Gemma Greenwood Jan 31, 2016
What did SLH achieve in 2015 - how did the company perform?  2015 was a good year for SLH – we report in US$ so although revenue was officially down by 6% if you take into account…
Tourism

New York tops UK outbound destination list for second year

Aaron Greenwood Jan 31, 2016
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.  …
UK

Sterling’s strength to shape holiday booking decisions in 2016

Gemma Greenwood Jan 19, 2016
The strength of sterling looks set to play a pivotal role in holiday destination choice according to the Holiday Money Report 2016 from Post Office Travel Money. The 10th annual report…
Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada traffic jumps 10% in year of expansion

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2016
Air Canada experienced a strong rise in passenger traffic in 2015, as the airline embarked on a major expansion programme. The airline's traffic, measured in revenue passenger miles…
Airlines and Aviation

Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2016
Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates reports 51.3 million passengers in 2015

Mark Elliott Jan 4, 2016
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…
UK

Hotel costs rise ‘up to 200%’ over NYE

Aaron Greenwood Jan 3, 2016
A recent survey has highlighted the massive premium placed on hotel accommodation in major European cities on New Year’s Eve.  The survey, conducted by TravelMag.com, compared…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to fly A380 to Taipei

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2015
Emirates has revealed that it will launch the first scheduled Airbus A380 flights to Taipei next year. Commencing on 1 May 2016, the Dubai-based carrier will upgrade its existing…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates adds more A380 routes in 2016

Mark Elliott Dec 20, 2015
Emirates announced its intent to add more A380 to new destinations across its network in 2016. Some of the destinations include Birmingham, Prague and Taipei. The Emirates’ daily…
United States

Seattle airport wants to power “all flights” with biofuel

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2015
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has embarked on an ambitious plan to power "all flights by all airlines" using biofuel. As the first step towards this goal, the Port of Seattle,…
Hotels

SLH marks 25th anniversary with new direction

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2015
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has launched a new brand logo and several initiatives to coincide with its 25th anniversary. The company's former golden crest has given way to…
Airlines and Aviation

Christmas Day travel to boom as Brits seek savings

Aaron Greenwood Dec 8, 2015
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…
Hotels

Hotel room rates on the rise worldwide

Aaron Greenwood Nov 29, 2015
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.…
Tourism

Budapest tops Christmas market value poll

Aaron Greenwood Nov 16, 2015
Budapest is this year’s best value Christmas market destination, according to the  Post Office Travel Money Christmas Markets Barometer.  A combination of the lowest two-night package…
Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines confirms first UK route with presidential visit

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2015
Hainan Airlines has confirmed that it will launch flights to the UK next summer. The new Beijing-Manchester flights, which were first revealed in Travel Daily Asia last week, have now…
ABTA Travel Convention

Brits favour city-breaks over beach holidays: ABTA research

Gemma Greenwood Oct 13, 2015
A new report published by ABTA on the first day of the 2015 Travel Convention has revealed that city breaks have increased their lead over beach holidays as the most popular type of holiday…
Airlines and Aviation

First flights connect China and Czech Republic

Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2015
Hainan Airlines has continued its European expansion with the launch of flights to Prague – the first direct service between China and the Czech Republic. Flights between Beijing and…
UK

Northern cities top destinations for holidaying Brits this summer

Aaron Greenwood Sep 15, 2015
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…
Travel Agents

Jet2Holidays releases 2016 brochures

Aaron Greenwood Sep 1, 2015
Jet2Holidays has launched its new brochures for 2016. Showcasing the company’s range of holiday hotspots, the collection includes Winter 2015/16, Summer Holidays and Family Holidays.…
Tourism

Dublin new budget capital of culture

Aaron Greenwood Aug 25, 2015
A new Post Office Travel Money Cost of Culture report has revealed that Dublin is the city where culture costs the least.  The Irish capital was found to be much cheaper than Warsaw,…
UK

New leisure pass launched in Blackpool

Aaron Greenwood Jul 6, 2015
VisitBlackpool has teamed with the Leisure Pass Group to introduce a new credit card-style Blackpool Resort Pass, giving visitors quicker and more convenient access to six featured…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates adds an A380 to Dusseldorf

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2015
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.…
UK

Euro hotel sector reports mixed results in May

Aaron Greenwood Jul 1, 2015
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…
Airlines and Aviation

UK most expensive destination for business travellers

Aaron Greenwood Jun 24, 2015
New data from hotel solutions provider HRS has revealed business travellers typically spend an average of £87 per room per night in the UK, versus just £65 per night in Europe.   The…
Tourism

SCTDA targets the European market with road shows

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2015
In an effort to push and pull tourism from the European markets, Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) recently organised a series of road shows. The road shows…
Tourism

London set to be crowned world’s most popular destination in 2015

Aaron Greenwood Jun 3, 2015
London is expected to once again be crowned the world’s most popular tourist destination in 2015, according to predictions by Mastercard.  It’s the second year running that the…
UK

Motel One reports bumper Q1 results

Gemma Greenwood May 28, 2015
Motel One, the budget design hotel chain, has revealed an 11% rise in operating profit in Q1, 2015.  The winner of Focus Magazine’s ‘Best Employer’ award also confirmed new openings…
Face‑to‑Face

FRHI pursues tri-brand growth strategy

Gemma Greenwood May 18, 2015
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 -…
Airlines and Aviation

Passenger traffic at DXB up 7.2%

Mark Elliott May 6, 2015
Dubai International has witnessed growth for the month of March. Reports suggest that passenger traffic was lifted by 7.2% from the same month last year. The figures were released…
United States

Newest Eurozone member tops poll for city-break value

Aaron Greenwood Mar 28, 2015
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines to order 30 more Dreamliners

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2015
Hainan Airlines is planning to order 30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline said in a statement to the Shanghai Stock Exchange this week that it will select the larger B787-9…
UK

42 million Brits plan city-break this year: survey

Aaron Greenwood Mar 27, 2015
More then 42 million Brits, or 83% of the population, have booked, or are thinking of booking, a city-break this year, according to new research from Jet2Holidays.  The company…
Travel Tech

New TripAdvisor feature uncovers neighbourhoods

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2015
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…
Travel Tech

TripAdvisor launches Neighbourhoods feature

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2015
TripAdvisor has launched its ‘Neighbourhoods’ feature in an effort to help users discover and explore neighbourhoods within popular tourist destinations.  “TripAdvisor’s new…
UK

Jurys Inn sold to Lone Star Funds

Mark Elliott Jan 26, 2015
Jurys Inn has been sold to an affiliate of US-based Lone Star Funds for £680 million. Current owners Oman Investment Fund (OIF), Mount Kellett Capital Management, Ulster Bank,…
Scotland

Barrhead expects 12,000 Glasgow passengers on charter services

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2015
Barrhead Travel has revealed it expects to carry more than 12,000 passengers from Glasgow Airport this year as part of its extended charter programme. The travel agency helped Glasgow…
UK

Europe most valuable for UK tourists

Mark Elliott Jan 18, 2015
European cities and resorts have dominated a new ‘best value’ list for UK tourists by the Post Office Travel Money. Prague has overtaken Bali as the best value destination for Brits,…
United Arab Emirates

DIA charts passenger traffic of 4.3% for November ‘14

Mark Elliott Jan 4, 2015
Dubai Airports reported a growth for the second half of 2014 with passenger traffic touching 4.3% in November. The statistics was shared by Dubai Airports. Passenger traffic totalled…
Airlines and Aviation

flydubai expands its global footprints

Mark Elliott Dec 18, 2014
The growing potential of Central and Southeast Europe is fast being explored by flydubai who recently announced services to five points. The airline will soon connect to Bratislava,…
Hotels

Ramada Ajman boosts green initiatives

Mark Elliott Nov 30, 2014
Ramada Hotel and Suites Ajman has recently enhanced its green initiatives through a series of awareness programs on waste management. This is being undertaken across different sectors…
Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair ‘screenscraper’ cases to be heard in Ireland

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2014
Legal ‘screenscraper’ cases taken by Ryanair will now be heard in Irish courts under a new ruling from the Irish Supreme Court. The carrier has raised several cases in Europe to stop…
Hotels

Four Seasons continues private jet offering

Mark Elliott Nov 16, 2014
Four Seasons has announced four private jet itineraries for 2016 following the success of its launch for 2015. The itineraries are based on the classic Around the World journeys and…
UK

Topdeck refreshes design for 2015 push

Mark Elliott Nov 13, 2014
Topdeck Travel has revealed a new brochure design and new tours in a move that it hopes will attract more young customers next year. The 18-30 something specialist has given an…
Airlines and Aviation

Air Transat boosts London flights

Mark Elliott Oct 15, 2014
Air Transat has announced a new connection between London and St. John’s for 2015 as part of its European network. The carrier will offer two weekly flights in high season in response…
Airlines and Aviation

flydubai expands Europe access

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2014
In an effort to make Central and Eastern Europe more accessible, flydubai has announced three new routes. The airline will commence flights to Bratislava in Slovakia, Prague in the…
UK

ABTA 14: City breaks most popular among Brits

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2014
City breaks have overtaken beach holidays in popularity for British holidaymakers driven by more flights, stag weekends and the strong pound, according to new ABTA research. Its…
Airlines and Aviation

Jet2 announces seven new destinations

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2014
Jet2 and Jet2holidays have announced seven new destinations to its network for summer 2015. The airline will launch flights to Antalya, Gran Canaria, Larnaca (Cyprus), Malta, Rome,…
Airlines and Aviation

GCAA emphasises on airport safety culture

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2014
Developments in improving safety culture at airports is a key focus today – a crucial element for busy flight hubs wanting to improve security while facilitating large volumes of…
Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana announces thrice weekly London flights

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2014
Air Astana has commenced a thrice-weekly service from Heathrow to Kazakhstan capital Astana. The new flight is operated by a Boeing 757-200 with 16 business class and 150 economy…
Guest Column

REPORT: AITO Overseas Conference

Mark Elliott Jun 25, 2014
Jon Garnham from Beaver Travel shares his views on the AITO overseas conference in Prague held earlier this month. “As I’m new to the travel sector with a background in marketing, I…
England

Haslemere Travel MD named AITO Agents chair

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2014
Haslemere Travel’s managing director Gemma Antrobus has been named as the new chair of AITO Agents. Antrobus is the association’s first female chair and takes over from Oliver Broad…
Hotels

Three UK hotels make TripAdvisor’s European top 10

Mark Elliott May 14, 2014
Three hotels in the UK have been named among the top 10 in Europe with TripAdvisor users. Red Carnation’s Egerton House Hotel in London was 6th in the list of the top European hotels…
Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana adds European charter flights

Mark Elliott May 14, 2014
Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana has unveiled plans to launch a series of new charter services to Europe this summer. Commencing in June 2014, the airline will fly from…
UK

UK driving European hotel performance

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2014
Hotels in the UK are driving forward growth in performance during this year’s first quarter compared to last year. New statistics from STR Global has found the UK has the fullest…
Hotels

Four Seasons gets its own Boeing 757

Mark Elliott Apr 23, 2014
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has retrofitted its own Boeing 757 to offer a private jet experience for luxury travellers. The new jet has the brand’s name and logo on the exterior…
Airlines and Aviation

EU boost for Cebu Pacific, Air Astana

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2014
Cebu Pacific Air and Air Astana were two of the major winners this week when the EU updated its aviation blacklist. Following the removal of Philippine Airlines from the blacklist…
Tourism

Istanbul ‘most popular destination’

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2014
The Turkish city of Istanbul is the world’s most popular destination, according to the latest TripAdvisor awards. The city was ranked top of the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice…
Airlines and Aviation

Jet expands Air France codeshare

Mark Elliott Apr 2, 2014
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…
UK

Strong pound puts extra in holiday pockets

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2014
British holidaymakers are getting more for their money while abroad with the strong pound making prices 80% cheaper than a year ago. The pound’s increased buying power will make…
Hotels

Andaz tops hotel Wi-Fi league

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2014
Hyatt's Andaz brand has come top in a global study to find the best hotel Wi-Fi providers. Following a global four-month ‘Hotel Wi-Fi Test’ that ran from October 2013 to February…
United States

City sales up at lowcostbeds

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2013
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair adds 12 Stansted routes

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2013
Ryanair has announced 12 new routes from Stansted as part of its new agreement with the Essex airport. Flights from Stansted to Basel, Bordeaux, Bucharest, Lisbon and Prague are…
River Cruising

CMV announces foray into river cruises

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2013
Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) has announced its first foray into river cruises.  The cruise line will introduce a series of river itineraries on the Rhine and Danube from May…
Hotels

欧美酒店针对中国游客推出个性化服务

Mark Elliott Nov 19, 2013
照片左侧的Amanda Wong来自马萨诸塞州剑桥镇的Charles酒店,她正在帮助来自中国广州的Panda Chen Xi。作为Preferred酒店集团的一员,Charles酒店参与了China Ready(中国--我们准备好了)项目,该项目为中国旅客提供专门的服务和设施。 这里提供了普通话电视频道,米粥以及吸烟室。…
Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair boosts UK-Dublin capacity

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2013
Ryanair has announced increased flight frequencies from six UK airports commencing in April 2014. The low-cost carrier will add two daily services to each of its routes from…
UK

The latest staff appointments

Mark Elliott Nov 7, 2013
Michael Edwards has been appointed regional director for UK, Europe and South Africa at Intrepid Travel. Edwards joins the tour operator form G Adventures where he was managing director…
Airlines and Aviation

SWISS increases capacity in winter schedules

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2013
Swiss International Air Lines has added more destinations to its network in its winter schedules. The airline will commence scheduled services to Kiev and will also be adjusting its…
Airlines and Aviation

Air Serbia rolls out new look

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2013
Air Serbia recently launched a new sales channel with its first Travel Shop in Belgrade. To commence with the launch, the airline also launched its new look social platforms with…
Airlines and Aviation

Revitalised Air Serbia takes to the skies

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2013
A revitalised Air Serbia took to the skies, with new aircraft, new routes and new partnerships. The new revamped look was officially launched by deputy prime minister Aleksandar Vučić,…
Attractions & Tours

New7Wonders unveils best cities shortlist

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2013
The final shortlist has been revealed in the New7Wonders campaign to find the world's best cities. The 28 finalists have been whittled down from a long-list of 77 cities announced…
Hotels

Marriott to introduce mobile check-in

Mark Elliott Oct 10, 2013
Marriott will introduce mobile check-in at some of its European hotels next month. The hotel chain is to offer the service through a Marriott app on Apple and Android devices. It will…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways, airBaltic announce Riga-Abu Dhabi service

Mark Elliott Oct 10, 2013
Etihad Airways and airBaltic announced direct flights from Riga-Abu Dhabi. These new flights will commence on 16 December 2013. The announcement follows a code-share agreement between…
Attractions & Tours

New7Wonders unveils city finalists

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2013
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…
UK

Sun and city breaks top winter getaways

Mark Elliott Oct 1, 2013
UK holidaymakers taking holidays in the winter are most likely to head to the sun and cities, according to ABTA. In a recent poll by the association 19% said they are planning a…
Airlines and Aviation

Tech association criticises IATA’s NDC

Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2013
The European Technology and Travel Services Association (ETTSA) has repeated his call for more industry involvement into IATA’s New Distribution Capacity (NDC) during a talk at GBTA…
Face‑to‑Face

Face to Face: Ramón Glieneke, Only Apartments

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2013
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…
Airlines and Aviation

JatAirways to become Air Serbia as Etihad takes stake

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2013
Serbia national carrier JatAirways is to be renamed to Air Serbia as Etihad announced a 49% stake in the airline. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has signed a five-year management…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad to rebrand Serbian national carrier

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2013
Etihad Airways will acquire a 49% stake in Serbia's national carrier, JatAirways, and rebrand it as Air Serbia. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier has been awarded a five-year contract by the…
Airlines and Aviation

Korean, Czech Air confirm codeshare

Mark Elliott May 29, 2013 1
Korean Air has confirmed that it will operate a codeshare with Czech Airlines on flights between Prague and Seoul. Commencing on 1 June 2013, the Korean national carrier will operate…
Global

Ezeego1.com promotes Vienna and Eastern Europe

Mark Elliott Apr 24, 2013 16
Ezeego1.com has launched its summer campaign to promote Vienna and other select Eastern European destinations among Indian family travellers.  The packages launched mainly focuses on…
Global

Tech update: longer in-flight entertainment; train tickets

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2013 1
A round-up of travel technology news from the last seven days.  thetrainline.com has extended the availability of its print-from-home tickets to TMCs and corporate…
Global

Korean Air acquires stake in Czech Airlines

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2013 14
Korean Air has acquired a 44% stake in fellow SkyTeam member Czech Airlines. The South Korean airline has become the second biggest stake-holder in the European carrier and is the…
Global

Korean Air deals to drive international growth

Apr 11, 2013 13
Korean Air has completed two deals that will expand its presence in the international aviation market. The Seoul-based national carrier has acquired a 44% stake in Czech Airlines,…
Tourism

Eastern Europe cities cheapest for Brits

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2013 16
Cities in eastern Europe are still the cheapest for British tourists to visit while Lisbon tops those in the euro, a new Post Office report has found. Its City Costs Barometer saw…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad launches new global campaign

Feb 28, 2013 18
Etihad Airways has launched a new global brand advertising campaign. Comprising TV, print, outdoor and digital media, the new campaign will feature the strapline: 'The World Is Our…
UK

BRIC not only emerging markets, says TMC

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2012 16
Businesses are looking to Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa and Middle East for growth opportunities aside from the BRIC nations, according to travel management company FCm. While…
Airlines and Aviation

easyJet posts 27% profit boost

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2012 20
easyJet saw its profits before tax increase by 27.9% to GBP317 million in its latest year-end results. The low-cost carrier carried 7.1% more passengers to 58.4 million in the year up to 30…
Airlines and Aviation

Air France KLM launches winter schedule

Mark Elliott Oct 24, 2012 1
Air France KLM’s schedule is to be maintained this winter with the same capacity and additional flight frequencies. Air France’s growth will mainly be focused on long-haul routes into…
Airlines and Aviation

easyJet announces new Edinburgh routes

Mark Elliott Oct 11, 2012 0
easyJet has announced it will add six new routes from Edinburgh Airport in its latest expansion plans. Flights from the Scottish airport to Berlin, Hamburg, Prague, Copenhagen, Reykjavik…
UK

UK appointments 23Aug12

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2012 19
A round-up of movers and shakers in the travel industry this week.  Jason Lewis has been named director of sales and marketing for Europe, Middle East and Africa at hotel distribution…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Brochure releases 17Jul12

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2012 15
New brochure releases available from Luxury Travel, Cosmos, Jet2holidays, Wendy Wu, Cox & Kings and Prestige Luxury Travel’s B2B Vietnam travel specialists Luxury Travel has launched…
Travel Agents

Agent incentive, fam and workshop round-up

Mark Elliott May 29, 2012 10
Travel agent incentive, fam and workshop news. TIPTO announces final workshop TIPTO has announced it will hold its final workshop of this series on 11 July. The event will take…
Airlines and Aviation

China Southern expands Air France codeshare

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2011 18
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Air France, Czech Airlines renew codeshare deal

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2011
Air France and Czech Airlines will codeshare on flights between Paris and Prague following the renewal of a previous bilateral agreement. During winter 2011-12, the two airlines will operate…
Hotels

Rocco Forte offers exclusive Eid holiday specials

Mark Elliott Aug 25, 2011
Rocco Forte Hotels has created a series of exclusive packages for guests from the Middle East visiting its properties over the Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha holiday periods.From now until the…
Tourism

Directline Holidays sees Greek popularity up

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2011
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…
Hotels

Year-on-year European hotel rates increase

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2011
Hotel rates across Europe have continued to increase compared to last year, despite coming in at the lowest this year. Thirty nine of trivago's top 50 European cities showed more than 5%…
UK

European cities favoured for bank holiday weekend

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2011
European cities are a favourite choice amongst British travellers for the August bank holiday weekend, according to a data analyst. TravelClick has used its data to reveal that Rome has a…
Hotels

Emirates Holidays offers Ramadan packages

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2011
Emirates Holidays, the tour-operating arm of Emirates airline is offering a number of special Eid getaway packages to popular destinations worldwide.The company is offering a holiday package…
Hotels

Marriott expands Autograph Collection in Europe

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2011
Marriott International has expanded its Autograph Collection in Europe following the addition of six Boscolo Hotels. Boscolo's properties in Rome, Venice, Prague and Budapest are to join the…
Airlines and Aviation

Czech Airlines and Etihad sign codeshare deal

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2011
Czech Airlines and Etihad Airways have signed a new codeshare agreement. The move will see Czech Airlines launch new direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Prague, and offer onward global…
Airlines and Aviation

Etihad signs codeshare deal with Czech

Mark Elliott Jun 27, 2011
Czech Airlines and Etihad Airways have signed a new codeshare agreement. The move will see Czech Airlines launch new direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Prague, and offer onward global…
Hotels

Rocco Forte pitches summer promos to Middle East guests

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2011
Rocco Forte Hotels has created a series of exclusive packages for guests from the Middle East visiting its properties over the Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha holiday periods.From 24 August to…
UK

bmibaby launches seven new destinations for 2012

Mark Elliott May 18, 2011
bmibaby has announced seven new destinations in its summer 2012 schedule. The airline will operate flights to Gaibrltar, Corfu, Murcia and Naples from East Midlands Airport next year. It has…
Tourism

Czech Tourism woos Indian tourists

Mark Elliott May 10, 2011
The Czech Republic is keen to enlarge its tourism base from India, which has seen a 35% growth in arrivals to the European country.Prague and other attractions of the European country, known…
Tourism

Eastern European cities come out cheapest in Post Office report

Mark Elliott Apr 4, 2011
Cities in Eastern Europe have been listed as the cheapest for a city break, according to a new Post Office report. The City Costs Barometer lists Riga in Latvia as the best bargain city,…
Hotels

Travel industry unites to revive Japan

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2011
Last night the Asian travel industry pulled together in a huge gesture of support and solidarity to revive Japan and help those affected by the recent earthquake and tsunami. More than 100…
Global

Dertour sees surge in bookings for European city breaks

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2011
Dertour has witnessed a 40 percent rise in bookings to Prague, Budapest and Paris through its travel agent partners. The tour operator has attributed the trend to its technology upgrade…
Global

City pass expands to Copenhagen

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2011
The Leisure Pass Group has expanded into its sixth country with the launch of the Copenhagen city card. cOPENhagen CARD joins Prague the UK, US, Sweden, France and Czech…
Global

Czech Republic, India’s new kid on the block

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2011
A new entrant to the Indian outbound scene is the Czech Republic, which has set up shop in India recently and was active during SATTE 2011. Radka Neumannova, Director of Czech…
Global

Cities bump hotel rates for Christmas while Turkey drops

Mark Elliott Dec 13, 2010
Hotels in the UK, Germany and Scandinavia have seen some of the largest increases in overnight prices as tourists flock to Christmas markets and shopping districts. According to…
Global

Jet2.com launches new routes

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2010
Jet2.com is launching a series of new routes for summer 2011. The low cost carrier has announced plans to fly from Manchester to Hurghada in Egypt and Bodrum in Turkey. In addition, the…
Global

Jet2 plans Newcastle expansion

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2010
Low cost carrier, Jet2.com has announced new routes from Newcastle international Airport.Services will include flights to Krakow, Prague and Toulouse from the North East, as…
Global

Liverpool targets Czech visitors with Beatles campaign

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2010
VisitBritain and the Beatles Story has launched a campaign to bring Czech travellers to Liverpool. Ex-Beatles drummer Pete Best and his band performed an exclusive concert in Prague earlier…
Finance

Japanese cities still most expensive – survey

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2010
Hong Kong has fallen in the cost of living stakes but high prices in the SAR are still detracting from its competitiveness as a business location, according to the latest Cost of Living…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to hire more than 700 pilots

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2010
DUBAI, U.A.E., June 3rd, 2010 - Emirates plans to hire more than 700 pilots over the next 18 months to support new routes, new aircraft and increased…
Events

Visegrad countries target Indian tourists

Mark Elliott May 31, 2010
New Delhi, Delhi, May 27, 2010 /India PRwire/ -- The latest to jump on to the bandwagon of the fast growing Indian outbound market is the Visegrad Cooperation consisting of 4…
Global

Emirates Holidays anticipates ‘bumper’ summer

Mark Elliott May 18, 2010
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 &…
Global

Emirates Holidays to launch mini brochures to new destinations

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2010
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…
Global

Emirates embarks on global recruitment drive

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2010
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Self-service for Finnair’s Easter departures

Mark Elliott Mar 30, 2010
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…
Global

Emirates hosts Amsterdam gala event

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2010
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…
Global

eRevMax launches RateTiger Academy

Mark Elliott Mar 18, 2010
London, 17 March 2010 - eRevMax, hotel revenue management expert, and XOTELS, hotel management consultants, have partnered to offer a series of seminars and…
Features

eRevMax launches RateTiger Academy

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2010
eRevMax and XOTELS have partnered to offer a series of seminars and educational courses under the name RateTiger Academy.Courses will help hoteliers gain better control over travel channels…
Global

Emirates opens new UK lounge

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2010
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates doubles its UK lounge presence

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2010
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…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to add another A380 on Heathrow route

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2010
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,…
Global

Emirates reports 12 months of growth

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2010
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…
Global

Emirates flies to Senegal

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2010
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…
Global

GHOTW unveils 2010 directory

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2010
Great Hotels of the World (GHOTW: http://www.ghotw.com) officially launches the brand new 2010 Luxury Travel Collection directory at ITB Berlin. The latest edition of the annual coffee…
Global

GHOTW to unveil 2010 directory at ITB

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2010
Great Hotels of the World (GHOTW: http://www.ghotw.com) officially launches the brand new 2010 Luxury Travel Collection directory at ITB Berlin. The latest edition of the annual coffee…
OTAs & Tour Operators

Arabian Adventures cites UK as key growth market

Mark Elliott Feb 11, 2010
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,…
UK

Trivago price index shows European hotels rise

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2010
The trivago Hotel Price Index shows that European hotel prices have increased by three percent in February in comparison to the previous month. Hotel accommodation in the United Kingdom is…
Events

Emirates clinches Ryder Cup spot

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2010
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2nd February 2010: Ryder Cup Europe today announced that Emirates, the international carrier of the UAE, will be the Official Airline of The 2010 Ryder Cup…
Global

Emirates clinches Ryder Cup spot

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2010
DUBAI, U.A.E., 2nd February 2010: Ryder Cup Europe today announced that Emirates, the international carrier of the UAE, will be the Official Airline of The 2010 Ryder Cup…
Global

Emirates boosts Rome services

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2010
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…
Tourism

Benidorm named romantic hotspot

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2010
KISS-ME-QUICK Spanish resort Benidorm has out sold Paris, Rome and Venice for short breaks over Valentine's weekend, according to TravelRepublic.co.uk.The online travel giant has seen sales…
Airlines and Aviation

Emirates increases Italian frequencies

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2010
- 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…
Global

Emirates connects Costa Cruise passengers

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2010
DUBAI, U.A.E., 13th January, 2009 : The UAE's position as the hub - and most popular destination - for cruise ships in the Middle East will be consolidated next month…
Events

Brits set for Eastern Europe

Mark Elliott Jan 11, 2010
As the new decade opens up new realms of possibility, it also shapes new travel trends along with a 52 percent increase in search on last yearCheapflights UK, the UK's leading…
Global

Emirates goes double-daily to Jakarta

Mark Elliott Jan 11, 2010
DUBAI, U.A.E., 7th January 2010 - Emirates airline will advance its existing operation to Jakarta with the introduction of a double-daily service, effective 1st March…
Features

Oz-Bus launches London to Nepal trip

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2010
Oz-Bus, The epic adventure bus company that runs tours from London to Sydney and London to New York is now selling a new shorter option, London to Kathmandu, commencing on…
Airlines and Aviation

Budget airlines most eco friendly

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2009
Liligo winter destination statistics Location Lowest CO2emission Airline Highest…
Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Eurolines President speaks at Copenhagen

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2009
By opting for Eurolines instead of plane or car, you can reduce your carbon footprint by approximately 80%. This is exactly the scale of reduction Scientists are telling us to…
Global

Easyjet gets set to fly from Doncaster

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2009
Christmas came early for Doncaster Sheffield Airport today (10th December) when easyJet, the largest UK airline, announced that it would be making the UK's newest airport,…
Features

New York for New Year

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2009
Travel search site Skyscanner (www.Skyscanner.net) reveals the most popular destinations that Brits are heading to for New Year.The data, based on user flight searches on the Skyscanner…
Global

MICE sector unaffected by flu fears – ACTE

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2009
Prague (26 October 2009) - The good news for the business meetings and professional conferences industries is that fear of the H1N1 "swine" influenza is not a factor in either bookings nor…
Global

Gosney & Kallman’s CHINATOWN opens in Shanghai

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2009
(Shanghai, September 22, 2009) - The curtain has risen on Shanghai's most anticipated entertainment emporium, Gosney & Kallman's CHINATOWN. Reigniting the fun and…
Global

Qantas Any Seat Awards expands

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2009
QANTAS FREQUENT FLYER ANY SEAT AWARDS GLOBAL EXPANSIONSYDNEY, 8 September 2009: Qantas Frequent Flyer today announced the expansion of Qantas Any Seat Awards* to include 100 new…
Global

Travel Offers w/e 22 May 09

Mark Elliott May 22, 2009
Marriott launches Global Rate Break Now, for a short time, Marriott is offering its best incentive this year to pack your bags and relax in one of more than 2,500…
Hotels

STR Global daily figures show Q4 declines

Mar 2, 2009
STR Global, the hotel benchmarking leader, has given its first review of the international hotel market for 2008 in a presentation by James Chappell, Managing Director, to the audience of…
Features

AirAsia X weighing options for Europe

Mark Elliott Nov 28, 2008
Malaysia's long-haul low-cost carrier, AirAsia X, is weighing its options for Europe following the announcement that its London Stansted-Kuala Lumpur (KL) service will take off on…
Airlines and Aviation

Delta to expand international services

Mark Elliott Nov 14, 2008
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has announced it is adding 15 new international routes for its Summer 2009 schedules, including service to 12 destinations not flown by any other US…
Features

Airlines face financing hurdle

Mark Elliott Oct 10, 2008
Airlines that need loans next year to buy planes will face difficulties amid a deepening credit crisis, according to aircraft financiers quoted in a Bloomberg report. Carriers generally…
Global

Smart Wings boosts Dubai route

Mark Elliott Sep 3, 2008
Czech low-cost carrier, Smart Wings, will double its number of weekly flights between Prague and Dubai. From November the airline will operate four weekly services, 2 in each…
Global

Rising Asian stars for association meetings

Mark Elliott Apr 17, 2008
By N Gunalan The annual ranking of top cities for association meetings features some rising Asian stars even as Singapore continued to lead the pack. The listing by ICCA…
Features

Edinburgh business tourism chief worried

Mark Elliott Feb 28, 2008
The Scotsman quoted chief executive Sue Stuart as saying that she had "serious concerns" - the city has been set the goal of increasing its tourism revenues by 63% by 2015 so that…
By the Way

By The Way: A Valentine’s Day Special

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2008
Thai police clamp down on Valentine sexAlarmed by polls showing one in four Thai teens will celebrate St Valentine's Day by having sex, Thai police plan to swoop on…
Airlines and Aviation

Love lingers on at BA

Mark Elliott Feb 13, 2008
British Airways believes love doesn't cease after February 14. It has come up with five holiday themes that couples can experience when they visit Europe at any time of the year. For…
Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X eyes second Australian destination

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2007
Chief executive officer Azran Osman-Rani told the New Straits Times that the carrier had begun negotiations with several cities including Newcastle in New South Wales and Avalon in Victoria.…
Airlines and Aviation

JAL charters to Siem Reap

Mark Elliott Oct 17, 2007
The airline will operate direct flights to Siem Reap from Osaka (Kansai), Tokyo (Narita) and Nagoya (Chubu) using Boeing 767 aircraft. The aircraft will have a capacity of 200…

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