Global

Star Alliance Chief Executive Board elects Michael Rousseau as new chairperson

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2024

Michael Rousseau, President and CEO of Air Canada, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). He succeeds Scott Kirby, CEO of United, who held…

Awards

Star Alliance remains world’s leading airline alliance

Marga Manlapig Nov 26, 2024

Star Alliance took the title of World's Leading Airline Alliance for the fifth year in a row at this year's World Travel Awards.

Airports

Star Alliance unveils its first lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, China 

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2024

Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has opened its  first lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China.

Air

Star Alliance reinforces key management appointments

Marga Manlapig Oct 22, 2024

Star Alliance recently firmed up its key management appointments aimed at further enhancing its strategic focus on a seamless experience for member airline customers.

Awards

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

Kanchan Nath Jul 8, 2024

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

Awards

Star Alliance named the World’s Best Airline Alliance

Kanchan Nath Jun 27, 2024

Star Alliance has been honoured with the title of World’s Best Airline Alliance once again at this year's prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards.

Global

Star Alliance commemorates 10 years at Heathrow Terminal 2 

Kanchan Nath Jun 10, 2024

Together with its member airlines, Star Alliance is delighted to complete a decade of  excellence at Terminal 2 – its home at Heathrow.

Airlines and Aviation

Star Alliance will continue its tradition of exceptional  global connectivity in Scandinavia  

Kanchan Nath Apr 11, 2024

Since its founding in 1997, Star Alliance and its member airlines have maintained a  significant presence in Northern Europe. SAS Scandinavian Airlines plans to exit Star Alliance on August…

Awards

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

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2023

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

Airports

Star Alliance opens new lounge at  Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 

Kanchan Nath Oct 17, 2023

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

Eturbo News

Star Alliance Named World’s Best Airlines Alliance at Skytrax

Binayak Karki Jun 20, 2023 0

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

Eturbo News

Star Alliance Names New CEO

editor Jun 13, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Star Alliance, global airline alliance, announced that Theo Panagiotoulias has been chosen to become its next Chief Executive Officer. Read more: Star Alliance Names New CEO…

Appointments

Theo Panagiotoulias to be Star Alliance’s new CEO  

Kanchan Nath Jun 7, 2023

Star Alliance, the world’s first and largest global airline alliance, is pleased to announce that Theo Panagiotoulias has been chosen to become its next CEO. 

Eturbo News

New Chief Executive at Star Alliance

Harry Johnson Jun 5, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Hawaiian Airlines Senior VP Theo Panagiotoulias has been chosen to become the next Chief Executive Officer of Star Alliance. Read more: New Chief Executive at Star Alliance…

Eturbo News

Is Emirates Inching Towards Joining Star Alliance?

Harry Johnson Apr 4, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | In the past, Emirates has collaborated with other carriers, but currently is not a member of any of the three global airline alliances Full article: Is Emirates Inching…

Airlines and Aviation

Star Alliance celebrates 25th anniversary in Bangkok 

Kanchan Nath Dec 26, 2022

The Star Alliance Jubilee night recently held in commemoration of its 25th  Anniversary at Gaysorn Urban Resort, Bangkok. 

Airports

Star Alliance Lounge at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport now open

Kanchan Nath Dec 16, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Star Alliance wants 50% of its carriers to use biometrics by 2025

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2022

Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance, wants roughly half its 26 members to use biometrics technology by 2025, as passenger demand grows for contactless travel and less airport…

Airlines and Aviation

A star is born as Air New Zealand unveils new Star Alliance aircraft

Kristin Mariano Aug 30, 2022

Kiwis will see a new star in the sky over Aotearoa as Air New Zealand reveals its world-first Star Alliance livery. The airline’s newest A321neo will sport a one-of-a-kind look – a…

Global

Air New Zealand unveils the world’s first black Star Alliance aircraft

Kanchan Nath Aug 29, 2022

Kiwis will see a new star in the sky over Aotearoa as Air New Zealand reveals its world-first Star Alliance livery.

Eturbo News

Star Alliance benefits from traveling on the German Rail network

Juergen T Steinmetz Jul 5, 2022

Flying on a train is becoming a new reality for passengers that are members of a frequent traveler program at a Star Alliance Airline. Star Alliance benefits from traveling on the German…

Eturbo News

Star Alliance lets you fly the train in Germany

Juergen T Steinmetz Jun 29, 2022

Flying on a train may become reality soon in Germany. Star Alliance is ready to welcome German Rail (DB) into its alliance of 26 airlines. Star Alliance lets you fly the train in Germany

Eturbo News

Together. Better. Connected: Star Alliance turns 25

Harry Johnson May 16, 2022

Together. Better. Connected: Star Alliance turns 25 - Star Alliance and its 26-member carriers will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the world’s first and leading global airline alliance…

Adria Airways leaves Star Alliance

Megha Paul Oct 7, 2019

Slovenian airline Adria Airways, headquartered in Ljubljana, has ceased to be a member of Star Alliance. The departure of the airline from the alliance follows the company’s recent…

Avianca Brasil to exit Star Alliance

Megha Paul Aug 21, 2019

Brazilian airline Ocean Air Linhas Aéreas, headquartered in São Paulo and formerly doing business as Avianca Brasil, will formally leave Star Alliance with effect from 1 September 2019.…

Air

Star Alliance and NEC partner up for biometric identification

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2019

Star Alliance and NEC Corporation, a global company with interests in IT, network and biometric technologies, has signed a partnership agreement to develop a biometric data-based…

Air

Starry connections: Thai Smile joins Star Alliance

Megha Paul Jun 7, 2019

The regional subsidiary of Thai Airways, Thai Smile is set to become Star Alliance’s second Connecting Partner airline. The Connecting Partner programme was launched in 2016 to fill gaps…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India joins Star Alliance partners at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017

Air India has moved its entire London operations at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2, alongside its fellow Star Alliance carriers. The national carrier operates multiple flights in and…

Hotels

Global Hotel Alliance starts 2023 in growth mode

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2023

UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels brands, has kick-started 2023 with accelerated growth, with 16 new hotels joining its portfolio…

Airlines and Aviation

Alliance Air starts flights between Bilaspur & Indore

Kanchan Nath Oct 5, 2022

Alliance Air has launched a flight between Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh and Indore in Madhya Pradesh, which will operate four days a week.

Airlines and Aviation

Alliance Air to restart Delhi-Shimla-Delhi flights from 26 Sept

Kanchan Nath Sep 24, 2022

To enhance the connectivity in north India, Alliance Air will restart its maiden Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) route Delhi-Shimla-Delhi from 26 September 2022.

Global

HotelPartner joins the Scottish Tourism Alliance

Kanchan Nath Dec 2, 2024

HotelPartner Revenue Management has joined the Scottish Tourism Alliance as a Platinum Patron Partner at a time of growth for the country’s hotel sector. 

Tourism Boards

SSDA launches ‘Scotland Starts Here’

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2024

The latest Scotland Starts Here campaign has been launched to help bring more visitors to the Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway over the winter months. 

Hospitality

Global Hotel Alliance expands its footprint in popular tourism destinations as four new regional brands come on board

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2024

Four new prestigious regional hotel brands have joined the fast-growing Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), expanding its presence in some of the world’s most popular tourism destinations.

Global

Malaysia’s Sunway Hotels & Resorts joins Global Hotel Alliance

Marga Manlapig Sep 17, 2024

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) announced that Sunway Hotels & Resorts in Malaysia has joined its roster of international hotel brands.

Festivals

Times Square Alliance brings back the ‘Annual Taste of Times Square’ tradition

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2024

The Times Square Alliance announces the return of its Annual Taste of Times Square, one of New York City’s longest-running outdoor food festivals highlighting the global cuisine available in…

TDM Guest Contributor

Qantas Joins Global Alliance to Accelerate Aviation Biofuel Production

Joe Cusmano Jul 28, 2024 0

Qantas has joined forces with a consortium of airlines, an aircraft manufacturer, and energy and financing companies to help accelerate the global production of aviation

Train

Eurostar pledges to power trains with 100% renewable energy by 2030

Kanchan Nath May 3, 2024

Eurostar, the high-speed rail network linking France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK, announces its goal of enabling 30 million passengers to travel sustainably while lowering…

Hotels

Global Hotel Alliance celebrates 20th anniversary at IHIF EMEA in Berlin

Kanchan Nath Apr 23, 2024

UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, celebrated its 20th anniversary this week in Berlin at the International Hospitality…

TDM Guest Contributor

Direct Melbourne-Hangzhou flights to start in June

Joe Cusmano Apr 21, 2024 0

Beijing Capital Airlines is adding a second non-stop route from Melbourne. The post Direct Melbourne-Hangzhou flights to start in June first appeared on Stray Nomad Travel News.

Technology

Wayra (Telefónica) and HBX Group announce the winning start-ups to join the TravelTech Lab

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2024

HBX Group, a leading B2B ecosystem in the TravelTech space, and Wayra, Telefónica's Corporate Venture Capital, announced the winners of the second TravelTech Lab by HBX Group challenge after…

Technology

Seed Group partners with South Korean hospitality tech startup ONDA

Kanchan Nath Feb 28, 2024

Seed Group, a leading company under the Private Office of Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum, has taken a significant step towards revolutionising the travel industry in the Middle East and…

Hotels

Lore Group joins global hotel alliance with landmark properties in major capital cities

Kanchan Nath Feb 22, 2024

Lore Group, an international hospitality company that designs, transforms, manages and operates hotels, restaurants and bars across Europe and the United States, has joined Global Hotel…

Reports

New Tourism Alliance report spotlights high tax rate on tourists in UK

Kanchan Nath Oct 1, 2023

Tourism Alliance published a new report: "Taxing Tourists: The UK vs Competitor Destinations." "Taxing Tourists" looks at 12 overseas destinations and what level of taxes are levied on…

Eturbo News

My 5-Star Qatar Airways 2-Star Experience Was Still Excellent

Juergen T Steinmetz Jun 13, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Qatar Airways may as well be a 5-star plus airline when it comes to service, but lags behind when it comes to its call center. Read more: My 5-Star Qatar Airways 2-Star…

Airlines and Aviation

Eurostar Group unveils new brand

Kanchan Nath Jan 27, 2023

Eurostar Group, incorporating Thalys and Eurostar revealed the new brand to take the business forward, with a bold ambition to carry 30 million passengers a year by 2030 and become the…

Air

Airlines Are Wary About Restarting Flights To China

Joe Cusmano Jan 13, 2023

After being isolated for over three years since the initial Covid-19 outbreak, China made the bold step to stop quarantine and testing for all inbound international travellers. The…

Airlines and Aviation

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

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2022

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

Eturbo News

Russian Aeroflot kicked out of SkyTeam airline alliance

Harry Johnson Apr 28, 2022

Russian Aeroflot kicked out of SkyTeam airline alliance - In a press release posted on its official website today, SkyTeam announced that Russia’s national flag carrier Aeroflot was…

Travel Safe Alliance Malaysia expands partnership with Tourism Penang to attract travellers to the state

Kristin Mariano Dec 28, 2021

Travel Safe Alliance Malaysia (TSAM) has joined forces with the Penang State EXCO Office for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) to raise the travel market confidence in Penang state.

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia Partners With Link To Re-start Sydney-Canberra

Joe Cusmano Dec 6, 2021

Virgin partnered with Link Airways to restart regular flights between Sydney and Canberra, which were suspended at the start of the pandemic.

Oneworld in talks with several airlines to join the alliance

Joe Cusmano Nov 2, 2021

The Oneworld alliance is looking to expand its membership to catch up with rivals SkyTeam and Star Alliance. As a result, several new airlines could join.

Air

Jetstar brings back transit with Air France, KLM and British Airways at Changi Airport

Megha Paul Aug 23, 2021

Jetstar Asia has welcomed back Air France, KLM and British Airways to its international carrier partnerships

Airlines and Aviation

As capacity war continues, Jetstar starts Brisbane–Perth service

Joe Cusmano Jun 24, 2021

Jetstar will compete with rival Virgin and Qantas and launch five return services between Brisbane and Perth in time for the summer season.

Airlines and Aviation

Airline Alliances urge universal travel standards

Joe Cusmano Jun 15, 2021

To facilitate the safe restart of international travel and restore the value contributed by travel and tourism to the world’s economy, the three global airline alliances oneworld, SkyTeam…

Airlines and Aviation

ACCC seeks to block Qantas, Japan Airlines alliance

Joe Cusmano May 7, 2021

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided against a proposed joint business agreement between Qantas and Japan Airlines, saying the alliance "breaches…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin and Alliance partnership gets the OK from the ACCC

Joe Cusmano Apr 15, 2021

Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines have received the green light from the consumer watchdog to expand their partnership to cover 41 regional domestic routes and two short-range…

Singapore to start approving pilot MICE events with 250 people from 1 October

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2020

STB will start accepting applications for organisers to pilot MICE events of up to 250 attendees in line with the safe and gradual resumption of economic activities in Singapore

Holding strong: How these two European travel startups not only survived the COVID-19 crisis but raised funding

Megha Paul Aug 25, 2020

Despite of being hit hard and being brought to a complete standstill by the ongoing pandemic, there are start-ups that are holding strong and raising fresh round of investments, too

Air

Vistara and United launch codeshare operations

Megha Paul Feb 20, 2020

Vistara and United Airlines have implemented the code-share agreement signed in June 2019. It enables United to code share on Vistara-operated Indian domestic flights starting 28…

Hilton and Groupe Alliance ink deal in Tunis

Megha Paul Dec 26, 2019

Hilton will once again be welcoming guests to the Tunisian capital city of Tunis after a landmark deal was signed with the Groupe Alliance. The new management agreement…

Air

Alliance Air offers fares lower than train tickets

Megha Paul Aug 5, 2019

Air India’s regional arm Alliance Air has announced discounted fares starting as low as INR 990 (USD 14.34) for flights across its network under a limited period sale offer. The fares…

UK

BA’s new “perfect alliance” focused on kids

Alastair Newport Mar 18, 2019

BA has announced a new partnership with British children’s company, My 1st Years, a company focused on providing babies with personalised gift items.

Airlines and Aviation

Did Qantas blindside Alliance and Virgin with 20% takeover?

Kristin Mariano Feb 4, 2019

Qantas Group has announced on Friday that it had taken over 19.99% stake of Brisbane-based charter operator Alliance Airlines.

MICE

VisitBritain taps Eurostar and Virgin Trains to boost MICE market in the UK

Tian Tolentino Nov 28, 2018

VisitBritain has partnered with Eurostar and Virgin Trains to offer a united travel service — boosting the MICE market in the UK.

Hotels

Hyatt invests heavily in Africa starting in Ethiopia in Q4

Kristin Mariano Sep 27, 2018

Hyatt announced that it will open a total of nine Hyatt-branded hotels in Africa by the end of 2020 starting with its first property in Ethiopia in Q4 2018.

Air

India’s Vistara partners with British Airways

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Sep 10, 2018

British Airways and Indian domestic carrier, Vistara, announced a new partnership that will open up more routes between London and India.

Airlines and Aviation

Shooting for the stars: Philippine Airlines shines brighter with Amadeus

Tian Tolentino Mar 19, 2018

Philippine Airlines (PAL) is aiming for the stars and it has chosen travel-tech leader Amadeus to transform the airline’s core technology system.

Corporate & Business

Start-up carves its own niche in the alternative accommodations scene

Simon Willmore Feb 9, 2018

We recently touched base with Valéry Linÿer, CEO and founder of MagicStay, to show us how a rental platform dedicated to business travellers holds its own.

Hotels

Iberostar announces new strategy

Jill Sayles Jan 15, 2018

Iberostar Group has presented a new international strategy, based on revamped values centred on innovation and focused on people and society in general.      The hotel group, which has…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL, Vietjet form new Asian alliance

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2017

JAL and Vietjet have agreed to join forces, forming another alliance on routes between Japan and Vietnam. Eighteen months after ANA and Vietnam Airlines first announced plans to become…

Airlines and Aviation

Tenerife becomes latest addition to the European network of LOT Polish Airlines

Kanchan Nath Aug 14, 2024

Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines makes visiting Europe even more attractive for travellers from India by adding the Canary Islands to its global route network.

Airlines and Aviation

Non-stop Singapore to Vancouver 4 weekly flights with Air Canada

Kanchan Nath Aug 12, 2024

Award-winning airline, Air Canada – a member of Star Alliance, is offering exclusive promotional deals this August in conjunction with the NATAS Holidays 2024 travel fair.

Airlines and Aviation

LOT Polish Airlines adds Oradea/Romania and Athens/Greece to its global network

Kanchan Nath Apr 22, 2024

LOT Polish Airlines, a member of Star Alliance and a leading airline in Central and Eastern Europe, continues its strategy of  sustainable growth and adds two more European destinations to…

Global

TAT and Air Canada announce continuation of seasonal Vancouver-Bangkok service

Kanchan Nath Apr 10, 2024

In partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Air Canada, Canada's largest airline and a founding member of the Star Alliance network, announces the resumption of its seasonal…

TDM Guest Contributor

All Nippon Airways Launches New European Routes

Joe Cusmano Feb 6, 2024 0

As part of its extensive network development, All Nippon Airways (ANA), a member of the Star Alliance, has announced three additional flights to Europe departing The post All Nippon Airways…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India selects Sabre GDS to distribute its domestic flight content to Indian travel agencies   

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2023

Sabre Corporation and Air India, India’s leading global airline and a Star Alliance member, have signed an enhanced distribution deal that builds upon their partnership announced in April…

Airlines and Aviation

LOT Polish Airlines unveals new corporate strategy until 2028

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2023

LOT Polish Airlines, a member of Star Alliance, is focusing on growth and has now presented the cornerstones of the company’s strategy until 2028.

Airlines and Aviation

Discover Milan with EGYPTAIR

Kanchan Nath Sep 6, 2023

EGYPTAIR, the national flag carrier of Egypt and Star Alliance member, offers you excellent connectivity & airfares from Delhi to Milan, via Cairo.

Airlines and Aviation

Fly Delhi to Lagos on EGYPTAIR

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2023

EGYPTAIR, the national flag carrier of Egypt and Star Alliance member, offers excellent connectivity & airfares from Delhi to Lagos, via Cairo.

Airlines and Aviation

EgyptAir opens new route to Delhi

Kanchan Nath Aug 7, 2023

EgyptAir the national carrier of Egypt and a member of Star Alliance, announces that it has connected Cairo with Delhi.

Airlines and Aviation

LOT Polish Airlines connects India nonstop with Warsaw

Kanchan Nath Jul 24, 2023

LOT Polish Airlines, a member of Star Alliance, operates daily nonstop flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Warsaw

Airlines and Aviation

Fly to London with EGYPTAIR

Kanchan Nath Jul 18, 2023

EGYPTAIR, the national flag carrier of Egypt and Star Alliance member, offers you excellent connectivity & airfares from Delhi to London, via Cairo.

Airlines and Aviation

Lot polish airlines to fly from Warsaw Chopin Airport to Rome Fiumicino

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2023

From 30 October 2023, Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines will add Rome Fiumicino to its global route network from Warsaw Chopin Airport.

Airlines and Aviation

Lot Polish Airlines signs agreement with JetBlue Airways

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2022

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

Appointments

LOT Polish Airlines gives Amit Ray additional responsibilities

Kanchan Nath Sep 12, 2022

Amit Ray, director India, DACH Markets and Italy at LOT Polish Airlines, will be additionally appointed as head of global corporate and strategic sales at the Polish Star Alliance member…

Reopening updates

Thai Airways resumes service to Brussels

Marga Manlapig Dec 3, 2024

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) formally resumed its Bangkok-Brussels service on Sunday, 1st December.

Airlines and Aviation

LOT Polish Airlines adds Malta to its global route network

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2024

The Mediterranean archipelago of Malta may be one of the smallest countries in the world (only 316 square kilometres) but it has become a trendy travel destination with over three million…

Air

Brilliant by Langham collaborates with four airlines for new points conversion programme

Marga Manlapig Nov 15, 2024

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG)’s loyalty and experiences platform Brilliant by Langham presents its new points-to-miles conversion programme Have a Brilliant Flight.

Airlines and Aviation

TAP Air Portugal celebrates sixth anniversary of TAP Miles&Go 

Kanchan Nath Nov 12, 2024

TAP Air Portugal is celebrating the sixth anniversary of TAP Miles&Go by giving the eight million members of its loyalty programme the chance to earn up to six times more air miles

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines and Travelport extend long-term partnership

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2024

Travelport has announced the extension of its long-term agreement with Turkish Airlines, the flagship carrier of Turkiye.

Airlines and Aviation

LOT Polish Airlines to fly to Lisbon from 3rd February 2025

Kanchan Nath Jul 29, 2024

Lisbon, capital of Portugal and a vibrant city full of history on the Atlantic coast, will soon become the latest addition to the worldwide route network of LOT Polish Airlines.

Airlines and Aviation

LOT Polish Airlines adds the Mediterranean Island of Cyprus to its global network

Kanchan Nath Jul 22, 2024

Guests travelling with LOT Polish Airlines from India can soon spice up their European journeys with a visit of Cyprus, one of the beautiful islands in the Mediterranean.

Airlines and Aviation

LOT Polish Airlines to fly to Lyon, France

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2024

LOT Polish Airlines continues its growth path by adding Lyon to its global route network. This opens up new, attractive opportunities for travellers from India to get to know Europe off the…

Airports

LOT Polish Airlines modernises and expands Business Lounge in Warsaw

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2024

LOT Polish Airlines continues its growth path by adding Lyon to its global route network. This opens up new, attractive opportunities for travellers from India to get to know Europe off the…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa Group Welcomes ITA Airways: A New Era of Italian Aviation

Joe Cusmano Jul 7, 2024 0

Lufthansa Group Welcomes ITA Airways: A New Era of Italian Aviation">The European Commission's competition authority has approved the planned acquisition of 41 percent of Deutsche…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI operates inaugural flights to Milan and Oslo

Kanchan Nath Jul 2, 2024

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) held the event to celebrate the inaugural flights to Milan and Oslo at the departure terminal, Suvarnabhumi International Airport on…

Airlines and Aviation

LOT Polish Airlines adds Innsbruck in Austria to its global network

Kanchan Nath Jun 18, 2024

Romantic snow-covered mountains, quaint villages, winter sports and cheerful mountain hut fun: there are many reasons for Indian travellers to discover the Alps during the winter months.

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian Airlines increase frequencies between Bangkok to Vienna

Kanchan Nath Jun 7, 2024

As the flag carrier of Austria, Austrian Airlines is known for its high level of service and hospitality. Austrian operates a modern fleet of aircraft, including the Airbus A320 family,…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India and All Nippon Airways to begin codeshare partnership for travel between India and Japan

Kanchan Nath Apr 23, 2024

Air India, India’s leading global airline, and All Nippon Airways, the largest Japanese carrier, have signed a codeshare agreement connecting their networks.

Technology

Biometrics holds the key to smarter digital travel: SITA

Kanchan Nath Apr 5, 2024

New SITA white paper highlights how biometric-driven IT solutions are being successfully rolled out around the world.

Guest Column

Miami to Guayaquil: 10 Interesting Things to do Know Along With a Cheap Flight Booking

Alex Martin Apr 5, 2024

Miami and Guayaquil, two vibrant, historical, and exciting cities, entice travelers with their unique experiences. Whatever your preference, either city has something to offer, whether…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India transforms ‘Flying Returns’ loyalty programme to offer more to members 

Kanchan Nath Apr 4, 2024

Air India launched its transformed Flying Returns loyalty programme, introducing a simplified new structure, more customer-friendly features, renamed tiers, and an updated identity.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines’ Heathrow Silverkris Lounge to offer a refreshed customer experience in Summer 2024

Kanchan Nath Feb 5, 2024

Singapore Airlines is investing more than £3.5 million in refurbishing its SilverKris Lounge at London Heathrow Airport to deliver a refreshed experience for customers, with up to 16 per…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish delight, Qantas quandary, Virgin victory?

Tony Harrington Jan 18, 2024

When the Australian Government recently blocked a request for more flights by Qatar Airways, it was widely viewed as a win for Qantas, a setback for Virgin Australia, and a blow to…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada makes Europe easier to explore by offering customers convenient new Air-to-Rail connections

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2023

Air Canada announced new air-to-rail booking options for customers to connect at European airports with four major passenger rail systems, making it convenient to explore the continent.

Airlines and Aviation

THAI operates inaugural flight to Istanbul, Türkiye

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2023

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) operates the inaugural flight TG900 to Istanbul, Türkiye on 1 December 2023.

Dubai

World Travel Awards 2023 Arabian Aviation Highlights Big Wins

Joe Cusmano Dec 6, 2023 0

The prestigious travel award ceremony recognised the world’s top travel brands and held its annual prize-giving Grand Final Gala Ceremony at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai.

Airlines and Aviation

Inventive identity: TAP names regional aircraft after the historic city of Guimarães

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2023

TAP Air Portugal has named an aircraft from its regional fleet after the historic city of ‘Guimarães’, the birthplace of Portuguese identity.

Air

United Airlines Plans First Nonstop Houston-Tokyo-Haneda Flight

Joe Cusmano Nov 18, 2023

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

Airlines and Aviation

LOT Polish Airlines celebrates Poland’s national independence day with the Polish Embassy in New Delhi

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2023

105 years ago, on 11 November 1918, Poland regained its independency and the 11 November today is the country’s national holiday.

Global

Using facial recognition, SITA and Fraport enable a contactless travel experience

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2023

SITA and Fraport are enabling all airlines at Frankfurt Airport to jointly use face biometrics as identification from check-in to boarding the aircraft.

Airlines and Aviation

TAP’s multi-destination super sale 

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2023

TAP gives customers a September to remember, with the launch of its new cross-network sale, offering super fares across Europe and beyond.

Airlines and Aviation

LOT Polish Airlines global autumn promotion

Kanchan Nath Sep 7, 2023

LOT Polish Airlines offers attractive fares for trips between 1 October 2023 until 28 February 2024 from Delhi and Mumbai via the airline’s global hub Warsaw to over 30 cities in Europe.

Airlines and Aviation

TAP Air Portugal voted Europe’s favourite airline for sixth consecutive year

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2023

Tap Air Portugal has been voted as Europe's favourite airline for the sixth year running at the ninth edition of the US Trazee Awards.

Airlines and Aviation

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

Kanchan Nath Jul 15, 2023

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

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada inaugurates international flights from Montreal to Toulouse and Copenhagen

Kanchan Nath Jun 6, 2023

With the arrival of two flights in Europe today, Air Canada has inaugurated two strategic non-stop routes from its Montreal global hub to Europe.

Air

Turkish Airlines Plans To Double It’s Fleet In Ten Years

Joe Cusmano Apr 21, 2023

The recently revealed strategic plan for Turkish Airlines would effectively quadruple its size over the next decade, with the airline expecting to transport 170 million passengers and…

Thailand

Thai Airways expands distribution agreement with Sabre

Kanchan Nath Apr 18, 2023

Sabre Corporation announced a renewed distribution agreement with Thai Airways.

Airlines and Aviation

TAP celebrates Emerald Isle anniversary

Kanchan Nath Apr 3, 2023

TAP Air Portugal is celebrating its fourth year of flying between Portugal and the Irish capital following the launch of its inaugural flight on March 31 2019. 

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air expands its network in China

Joe Cusmano Mar 30, 2023

Korean Air has announced that they will resume service and expand their China network by the end of this month. 

Eturbo News

Lufthansa: New A380 Superjumbo Flights to Boston and New York

Harry Johnson Mar 22, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Due to significant increase in demand for airline tickets and delayed delivery of aircraft, Lufthansa had decided to reactivate Airbus A380 Full article: Lufthansa: New…

Airlines and Aviation

Stopover and rediscover Portugal with TAP

Kanchan Nath Mar 14, 2023

TAP Air Portugal has reintroduced its popular Stopover scheme to allow customers to rediscover Portugal.

Eturbo News

Lufthansa Group extends CEO and CFO contracts for 5 more years

Harry Johnson Mar 3, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Spohr's and Steenbergen's contract extensions will be particularly important in securing successful future for Lufthansa Group Full article: Lufthansa Group extends CEO…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India’s record plane orders to modernize fleet and expand network

Kanchan Nath Feb 20, 2023

The sheer size of this new order shows that Air India's wants to reclaim its pole position in India's crowded aviation market and acquire a strategic edge, say experts.

Airports

Frankfurt airport teams up with SITA and NEC for biometrics

Kanchan Nath Feb 10, 2023

The deployment of SITA Smart Path brings a comprehensive biometric passenger processing solution across all terminals and airlines at Frankfurt Airport. 

Appointments

Hahn Air appoints Adriana C. Carrelli as Vice President Airline Business

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2023

To further strengthen the support and guidance for its airline partners, Hahn Air appointed Adriana C. Carrelli as Vice President Airline Business.

Corporate & Business

Corporate Traveller reveals top travel perks for credit cardholders in 2023 

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2023

This year’s strong demand for domestic and international travel has also seen a resurgence in the accumulation of rewards points.

Airlines and Aviation

ANA Increases Service To Sydney To Double Daily

Joe Cusmano Jan 24, 2023

ANA has announced that it will increase its services to Sydney from 10 to 14 flights per week beginning 26 March. While both current flights operate at night, each leg of the new…

Airlines and Aviation

TAP reopens Lisbon lounge

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022

TAP Air Portugal (TAP) has reopened the doors to its new look Lisbon lounge following a comprehensive refurbishment for premium customers. 

Global

Moscow Domodedovo Airport launches first flight in the new segment of T2

Kanchan Nath Dec 14, 2022

Moscow Domodedovo Airport launched the new segment of the passenger terminal - T2 - in test mode and served the first flight.

Airlines and Aviation

Copenhagen comes back to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2022

Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) has announced a significant development in its S23 schedule with the highly demanded return of Scandinavian connections.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada’s new holiday film celebrates ‘togetherness’

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2022

Air Canada is celebrating the holiday season with a new, heartfelt short film to enchant Canadians with a message of togetherness.

Airlines and Aviation

THAI and Singapore Airlines forge new strategic partnership

Kristin Mariano Dec 6, 2022

Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new strategic partnership. This will result in the airlines progressively code sharing more…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.

Canada

Air Canada announces repurchase of 4.000% convertible senior notes due 2025

Kanchan Nath Sep 12, 2022

Air Canada has agreed to repurchase USD 174.3 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 4.000% Convertible Senior Notes due 2025.

Airlines and Aviation

THAI and key travel agencies from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh promote Thailand tourism

Kristin Mariano Jun 28, 2022

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited has continued to organise a networking conference under the theme “THAI Networking: Discover Brand New Sky” attended by key overseas…

Tourism

THAI and key travel agencies from Japan, South Korea and Australia to promote Thailand tourism

Kristin Mariano Apr 21, 2022

Thai Airways recently organised a networking conference under the theme “THAI Networking: Discover Brand New Sky” attended by key local and overseas travel agencies from Japan, South Korea…

Air New Zealand resumes flights to more North American destinations

Kristin Mariano Apr 18, 2022

Air New Zealand has resumed its non-stop service to San Francisco and looks forward to resuming services to Honolulu on 4 July and to Houston on 7 July.

THAI, THAI Smile, and TAT join hands to fly Indian travellers to Thailand

Megha Paul Apr 11, 2022

THAI, THAI Smile, and TAT signed the LOI to enhance travel experience and develop marketing activities for the Indian market, to offer passengers with privileges and joint promotion…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand To Fly Non-Stop To NYC This Year

Joe Cusmano Mar 4, 2022

Air New Zealand is launching a non-stop service between Auckland and New York City this year, making it one of the world’s longest flights.

THAI and key travel agencies join hands to promote Thailand tourism

Megha Paul Dec 15, 2021

Thai Airways organised a networking conference under the theme “THAI Networking: Discover Brand New Sky” attended by key local and overseas travel agencies

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas plans international lounges reopening

Joe Cusmano Sep 3, 2021

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

Airlines and Aviation

United targets mid-July to get back to pre-Covid activities

Joe Cusmano Jun 2, 2021

United Airlines sees big for the coming northern summer and is adding 400 flights to its July schedule and increasing services to now available European destinations with the aim to offer…

Features

Yes, you can fly with confidence!

Joe Cusmano Aug 10, 2020

The three major global airline alliances, that collectively represent more than fifty percent of the world’s passenger air traffic, have partnered together to highlight the measures airlines…

Air

ANA and SIA join hands

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline and Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a joint venture framework agreement that would deepen the partnership between the two Star Alliance…

Aegean Airlines enters Croatian Airlines bidding

Megha Paul Jan 2, 2020

Aegean Airlines has launched a bid to acquire Croatian Airlines, submitting a non-binding bid. In a statement, the Greek carrier confirmed: “Aegean has participated in the non-binding…

LOT Polish announces Washington DC route

Megha Paul Jan 1, 2020

Effective from 2 June 2020, LOT Polish Airlines will launch a new route from the Polish capital and Star Alliance hub Warsaw to Washington DC operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliner in a…

Lufthansa: “The frequency of flying will be rewarded more than ever”

Alastair Newport Nov 14, 2019

The Lufthansa Group has announced that from 2021 it will be simplifying its status programme and offering customers an easier collection system for achieving and maintaining Frequent…

Air Canada to begin flights to Bogotá, Colombia

Megha Paul Sep 20, 2019

Air Canada announced the introduction of new year-round service between Montreal and Bogotá, Colombia beginning from 2 June 2020. Flights will operate three times weekly onboard Air…

LOT Polish Airlines commences Warsaw-Delhi flight

Megha Paul Sep 16, 2019

LOT Polish Airlines, the national carrier of Poland and the leading carrier of Central and Eastern Europe, has started Delhi operations from Warsaw, the capital of Poland. The opening of…

Air Canada to launch Dreamliner service from Ottawa to London-Heathrow

Megha Paul Sep 12, 2019

Air Canada announced it will upgrade its non-stop flights from Ottawa to London-Heathrow to operate the daily service with its state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Beginning next…

Air

Air Canada to launch flights to Brussels

Megha Paul Sep 6, 2019

Air Canada has announced the introduction of new, year-round services between Toronto and Brussels starting from 1 May 2020. Up to five weekly non-stop flights will be operated with Air…

Air

Travelex inks pact with Copa Airlines for loyalty programme

Megha Paul Jul 23, 2019

Foreign exchange specialist Travelex has announced a partnership with Copa Airlines. ConnectMiles members can now earn miles when exchanging currency in all Travelex stores at Tocumen…

Air

Copenhagen is Cornwall’s next continent connection

Megha Paul Jun 24, 2019

Scandinavia became Cornwall Airport Newquay’s (CAN) latest continent connection as Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) launched its seasonal service to Copenhagen. Commencing its twice-weekly…

Air

Air Canada unveils Maple Leaf Lounge Express

Megha Paul Jun 18, 2019

Air Canada unveiled another convenient way for premium customers to work or relax prior to their flight with the Maple Leaf Lounge Express, located in the Toronto Pearson International…

Air

Shanghai boon: Finnair joins forces with Juneyao Air

Alastair Newport May 16, 2019

Finnair continued to ratchet up the reach of its China Network today when it announced it had begun its new Finnair codeshare cooperation with the Shanghai based carrier Juneyao Air. As…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China triples daily flights between London and Beijing

Tian Tolentino Apr 25, 2019

Air China, the country's major carrier to the UK, has introduced the new Airbus A350-900, operating on its London Heathrow to Beijing route.

Air

ITB China announces Air China as new partner airline

Tian Tolentino Apr 18, 2019

Air China will be the partner airline of ITB China 2019 marking the first time that China’s national flag carrier will hold this title.

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines unveils meetings portal on Jetstream

Kristin Mariano Mar 14, 2019

United Airlines has launched its meetings portal as part of its Jetstream web offering.

Airlines and Aviation

ANA takes a seat in PAL

Kristin Mariano Feb 12, 2019

ANA Holdings will take a seat on the board of PAL Holdings, parent company of Philippine Airlines, after taking a 9.5% stake in the company.

Air

Champagne and corn fritters: Agoda’s Timothy Hughes’ top 5 international airport lounges

Alastair Newport Dec 12, 2018

"Agoda’s VP of corporate development, Timothy Hughes, has seen the highs and lows of travel. From youth hostels in Morocco to “involuntary” first class upgrades to 1K; lost luggage and a…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India raises JFK International-Mumbai connection to ten flights a week

Alastair Newport Nov 7, 2018

Air India has revealed it has boosted its connections to the United States this week by announcing the introduction of three new non-stop flights covering the JFK International to Mumbai…

Airlines and Aviation

Travelport wins tender to become Air India’s sole distributor in home market

Kristin Mariano Oct 12, 2018

Travelport has won a tender process undertaken by Air India for the sole distribution of its domestic flight content in the airline's home market.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada to hit Vienna five times a week from Spring 2019

Alastair Newport Oct 9, 2018

Air Canada has announced the introduction of new year-round services between Toronto and Vienna starting spring next year.

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa surpasses aviation industry efficiency gains target by 3%

Alastair Newport Jun 29, 2018

Lufthansa Group sets new fuel efficiency record

Air

Netflights.com lists the 20 best airport lounges in the world

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jun 26, 2018

To help avoid these airport blues, Netflights.com has taken a sneak peek into airport lounges around the world, to see if your time can be spent being less stressed and more travel happy.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada and Air China sign joint venture agreement in China-Canada Year of Tourism

Alastair Newport Jun 8, 2018

In December of last year Air China and Air Canada announced they would be expanding their codeshare and lounge service agreements. Now, the two airlines have added more depth to their…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China and Air Canada build “foundation of a profound cooperation”

Alastair Newport Dec 14, 2017 11

Air Canada and Air China Limited have announced that the airlines will expand their mutual codeshare services and lounge agreement in time for the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism,…

Airlines and Aviation

Singaporeans get new connections to Colombia

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement that will enable Singaporeans to travel to Colombia more easily. From next month onwards, a new codeshare deal with Avianca will allow…

Appointments

The latest appointments from Carlson Rezidor, Fiji Airways and more…

Mark Elliott May 17, 2017

ERIC DE NEEF has been named as Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's new executive vice president, global chief branding & commercial officer. While he will be based in Brussels, de Neef…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA spreads wings in Africa

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2017

Singapore Airlines will add multiple new African destinations to its route map this summer, following the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Ethiopian Airlines. Effective 1…

Airlines and Aviation

TAAI happy with Air India commission agreement

Mark Elliott Apr 5, 2017

The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has said it is pleased with Air India’s agreement to pay commissions to Indian IATA-affiliated travel agencies for their ticket sales.…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe lands at Heathrow boosting choice for passengers 

Gemma Greenwood Apr 4, 2017

Passengers are set to benefit from more choice on flights between London and Scotland as Flybe’s new flights from Edinburgh and Aberdeen touch down at Heathrow this week. In a milestone…

UK

Business Travel Show 2017 attracts bumper turn-out

Aaron Greenwood Feb 24, 2017

Visitor numbers have risen again for the Business Travel Show, which took place at Olympia London last week amid two busy days of networking for buyers and suppliers across the European…

UK

Eight reasons not to miss Business Travel Show 2017

Aaron Greenwood Feb 6, 2017

Keynote presentations from travel and technology visionaries Travis Bogard, Global Head of Uber Enterprise, and Wade Jones, Interim President, Sabre Travel Network, who will…

Technology

The Trip Boutique AI joins forces with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Nov 27, 2024

Global commercial partnership will bring AI-powered personalization and efficiency to travel agencies worldwide. 

Tourism

TLN expands into Scandinavia, Belgium, and India

Kanchan Nath Nov 15, 2024

Travel Lifestyle Network (TLN), an international alliance of independent PR and communications specialists in travel and tourism, has added three new members – bringing their global tally to…

Cruise

Virgin Voyages embarks on “Mystery Voyage”

Kanchan Nath Oct 28, 2024

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

TDM Guest Contributor

Oman Air and Qantas Enhance Partnership with Expanded Loyalty Benefits

Joe Cusmano Oct 27, 2024 0

Oman Air and Qantas have expanded their partnership by launching an exciting new loyalty program offering. This enhanced collaboration will allow Sindbad members to redeem

TDM Guest Contributor

United Airlines Gears Up for Its Busiest Winter Season Ever

Joe Cusmano Oct 27, 2024 0

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

TDM Guest Contributor

United Airlines Announces Largest International Expansion for Summer 2025

Joe Cusmano Oct 13, 2024 0

United Airlines is set to make waves in the travel industry with its largest international expansion ever, introducing service to eight new cities for the

Airlines and Aviation

Euroairlines signs an agreement with Kam Air for the distribution of all its routes 

Kanchan Nath Oct 1, 2024

Through the signing an interline agreement, the Asian company will be able to access a wide network of travel agents, OTAs, aggregators and consolidators in more than fifty countries that…

Medical & Health Tourism

MediJourn aims to serve 500,000 patients by 2030

Kanchan Nath Aug 30, 2024

MediJourn, a pioneering force in the medical value travel industry, has set ambitious growth targets to solidify its position as a global leader.

Technology

Innovative Solutions to Tackle Overtourism: Lessons from the Globe

Liz Melewshkeivch Aug 22, 2024

Overtourism is a pressing concern in some of the world's most-visited countries. There, tourists impact the local infrastructure, disturb communities, and cause harm to natural environments

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways increases flight frequencies to London, Male, Miami, and Tokyo

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2024

Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2024, has launched additional flights to the key global destinations of London, UK; Male, the Maldives; Miami, USA; and Tokyo,…

MICE

Virtuoso assembles the world’s leading luxury travel professionals from over 90 countries for its 36th annual Virtuoso Travel Week

Kanchan Nath Aug 15, 2024

 Luxury travel’s most significant event of the year is in full swing as Virtuoso®, bespoke experiences, welcomes an audience of more than 4,700 top professionals from 97 countries to its…

Tourism Boards

Dubai welcomes a record 9.31 million visitors in the first half of 2024 

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2024

Number of international overnight visitors in the first half of the year was 9% higher than the same period in 2023.

OTAs & Tour Operators

EaseMyTrip announces ‘Azadi Mega Sale’

Kanchan Nath Jul 31, 2024

EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's leading online travel tech platforms has announced the Azadi Mega Sale, a special sale for the upcoming Independence Day.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Juniper Travel Technology acquires Lleego

Kanchan Nath Jul 9, 2024

Juniper Travel Technology, the company in technology solutions for the travel industry, announces the acquisition of Lleego, an innovative travel software company specializing in flight…

Guest Column

Europe Sees a 27.9% Growth in the LGBTQ+ Travel Market, Generating $59 Billion in 2023

Mario Almonte Jul 5, 2024

The LGBTQ+ travel market is valued at an impressive $200 billion globally. With over 10% of travelers identifying as LGBTQ+, this community seeks welcoming and…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to fly Hong Kong to Ningbo from 1 August

Kanchan Nath Jul 2, 2024

Cathay Pacific is excited to announce it will be launching direct flights between Hong Kong and Ningbo starting 1 August 2024.

TDM Guest Contributor

Qantas Soars to New Heights: Launching Flights to Vanuatu

Joe Cusmano Jun 23, 2024 0

Qantas, has received the green light from the International Air Services Commission (IASC) to launch its own flights to Vanuatu. This exciting development comes as

Tourism

Sonders & Beach launches exclusive AI-Powered LGBTQ+ Travel Index

Kanchan Nath Jun 19, 2024

AI-Powered Index enhances company’s QueerVadis LGBTQ+ Certification Program for the Travel and Hospitality Industry.

MICE

ITB China 2024 closes with great success, boasting more than 27,500 Business Meetings

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2024

ITB China 2024, the travel trade show focused on China’s travel market, has concluded its fifth edition, marking an unprecedented year of regrowth and optimism for the Chinese travel…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates partners with HiDubai to support Dubai SMEs

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2024

The MoU was signed by Nabil Sultan, Emirates Executive Vice President for Passenger Sales and Country Management, and His Excellency Abdul Baset Al Janahi, CEO & Board Member HiDubai.

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways is the new main sponsor of Girona FC for the next three seasons

Kanchan Nath May 31, 2024

Etihad Airways will become the main sponsor of Girona FC from next season. This strategic alliance, which has been established for a period of three years, underscores Etihad's deep…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India and BIAL enter agreement intended to develop Bengaluru as a Premier Aviation Hub for Southern India

Kanchan Nath Apr 10, 2024

Air India and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) have entered into an agreement intended to develop Bengaluru as a premier aviation hub for southern India, with an aim to boost…

Global

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) publishes new GSTC MICE Criteria

Kanchan Nath Apr 9, 2024

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council® (GSTC®) is pleased to announce that the GSTC MICE Criteria have been published and are available to the public for non- commercial use.

Airports

Hamad International Airport and Japan Airlines forge strategic partnership

Kanchan Nath Apr 2, 2024

Hamad International Airport (DOH) has announced the commencement of daily operations by Japan Airlines, linking Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) in Japan with Hamad International Airport in Qatar.

Airlines and Aviation

DGCA finalises summer schedule, Indian airlines will operate a total of 24,275 weekly domestic flights

Kanchan Nath Mar 25, 2024

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has finalised the summer schedule — which will be in in from March 31 to Oct 26, 2024, — of domestic and international flights.

TDM Guest Contributor

Turkish Airlines Becomes Melbourne Victory’s New Principal Partner

Joe Cusmano Mar 10, 2024 0

Turkish Airlines, a global leader in aviation, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with Melbourne Victory Football Club a week after it landed for The post Turkish Airlines Becomes…

TDM Guest Contributor

United Unveils Summer Flights to Top North American Outdoor Destinations

Joe Cusmano Jan 29, 2024 0

The post United Unveils Summer Flights to Top North American Outdoor Destinations first appeared on Stray Nomad Travel News.

Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan Airlines boosts fleet with addition of Airbus A320 4R – ABS 

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2023

SriLankan Airlines has added a newly leased Airbus A320 aircraft bearing the serial number 4R – ABS to the fleet bumping up its total aircraft count to 22.

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport welcome Iberia to Qatar

Kanchan Nath Dec 14, 2023

Qatar Airways welcomed Iberia’s first non-stop flight to Doha, Qatar from Madrid, Spain. This addition, further cements the Skytrax “Best Airport in the Middle East”

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines launches cyber sale on flights from London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Nov 27, 2023

Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, has now launched its Cyber Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 30 destinations across…

Air

United Adds 50 Daily Nonstops to International Destinations

Joe Cusmano Nov 9, 2023

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

Attractions

Blue Cross Named as “Presenting Sponsor” of the Frozen Ever After Attraction at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

Kanchan Nath Nov 1, 2023

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort ("HKDL") is proud to announce its new resort alliance with Blue Cross (Asia-Pacific) Insurance Limited ("Blue Cross"), a subsidiary of AIA Group Limited, as the…

Air

British Airways Returns To Abu Dhabi

Joe Cusmano Oct 28, 2023

After a four-year absence, British Airways will resume daily flights to Abu Dhabi next year. Now available for booking, the route will begin its service from London Heathrow to the…

Hotels

GHA Q3 performance peaks

Kanchan Nath Oct 26, 2023

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, with 800 hotels across 40 brands in 100 countries, is on track for a record year, with 2023 room…

Hospitality

LXR Hotels & Resorts Set to Make Iconic Debut in Italy

Kristin Mariano Oct 25, 2023

Hilton has announced plans to open Italy’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts property, following a franchise agreement with Paval Holding and Apex Alliance. With a stunning lakeside location,…

Mergers & Acquisitions

HotelPlanner aquires Eventsquid

Kanchan Nath Sep 22, 2023

HotelPlanner, a leading travel technology platform and hotel booking engine, announced the acquisition of Eventsquid

Global

ITB China 2023 boasts over 17,000 Business Engagements

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2023

The fourth ITB China marked its grand live- return, concluding its 2023 edition with impressive achievements in business meetings and Chinese and international dialogues.

MICE

ITB China 2023 kicks off today, reuniting China’s tourism market with the global world of travel

Kanchan Nath Sep 12, 2023

The stage is set for ITB China to be once again an exceptional gathering of global industry leaders, top travel destinations and industry expertise.

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches codeshare with Xiamen Airlines

Kanchan Nath Sep 11, 2023

Qatar Airways is pleased to announce a new codeshare partnership with Xiamen Airlines, the first Chinese airline to operate passenger nonstop flights from Mainland China to Qatar. Qatar…

MICE

ITB China Conference to bring together the travel industry from 12-14 Sept in Shanghai, China

Kanchan Nath Sep 11, 2023

ITB China Conference 2023 serves as a framework for a free exchange of ideas and synchronization with the latest trends.

MICE

MICE to contribute 20% for Qatar’s 2030 goal of 6 million tourists annually

Kanchan Nath Jul 20, 2023

Qatar successfully hosted the 2023 World Cup; the country is also set to host the Grand Prix 2023 Formula 1 and 2023 MotoGP Grand Prix in October and November 2023.  In an interview Philip…

Airports

Aviator sets goal to become net-zero by 2030 

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2023

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics, has set itself a goal of becoming net-zero by 2030, cementing the organisation’s…

Hospitality

Hospitality sector key to the delivery of ‘S’ in ESG

Kanchan Nath Jul 12, 2023

Businesses in the hospitality sector have an opportunity to lead the environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda and deliver prominently on social values, enabling positive change for…

Eturbo News

PATA Just Elected a New CEO

Juergen T Steinmetz Jun 27, 2023 0

eTurboNews: PATA has a new CEO. eTurboNews has been following this development and announced it will not be Jens Thraenhart predicted previously. Read more: PATA Just Elected a New CEO…

Global

Velocity Ventures rallies travel and hospitality industry to recalibrate and strengthen

Kanchan Nath Jun 14, 2023

Velocity Ventures, Southeast Asia’s leading travel and hospitality tech investor has announced a subscription-based  Corporate Partners Program (CPP) so that corporates in the travel and…

Eturbo News

New London Heathrow to Cincinnati Flight on British Airways

Harry Johnson Jun 6, 2023 0

eTurboNews: Millions of Travelers in a Metropolitan Area Spanning Three States Now Have a New Choice for Nonstop Travel to London and Across the Globe. Read more: New London Heathrow to…

Air

Air New Zealand Attracts Visitors With More Capacity And Fleet Investment

Joe Cusmano May 17, 2023

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

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines Expands Services To Australia

Joe Cusmano May 10, 2023

Just over a month after Vietjet started its first flights to Australia, Vietnam Airlines is planning to expand the number of routes and flights it offers to Australia. Melbourne…

Features

Slow Food to protect and promote two historic Swiss Grape Varieties

Kanchan Nath May 4, 2023

Grown in the Sopraceneri area of Ticino and the Mesolcina area of the Grisons, bondola and its close relation bondoletta are two native grape varieties for which Slow Food has now…

MICE

‘Climate Change’  top agenda as ATM 2023 opens

Kanchan Nath May 2, 2023

The climate crisis was under the spotlight during the opening session of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 today at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Hospitality

Radisson Hotel Group, SM Hotels & Conventions Corporation sign Master Development Agreement for 14 more hotels in the Philippines by 2028

Kristin Mariano Apr 27, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group and SM Hotels & Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) have signed a Master Development Agreement to build 14 new hotels across the country over the next five years, adding…

PR Newswire

Marina Bay Sands ushers in a new era of luxury hospitality

traveldailymedia FTRSS Apr 27, 2023 0

Celebrating 13 years with the launch of distinctively designed newly renovated rooms, as well as new partnerships for the Bay SINGAPORE, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Marina Bay Sands'…

PR Newswire

RCI Expands Luxury Resort Options in Vietnam with APEC Mandala Affiliation

traveldailymedia FTRSS Apr 25, 2023 0

HANOI, Vietnam, April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RCI, the global leader in holiday exchange and part of the Panorama collection of travel brands at Travel + Leisure Co., is pleased to…

Air

United announces largest South Pacific expansion in aviation history

Kristin Mariano Apr 20, 2023

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

Airlines and Aviation

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

Kanchan Nath Apr 20, 2023

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

Air

REX Invests In Electric Propulsion Company

Joe Cusmano Apr 19, 2023

REX, the largest regional airline in Australia, has confirmed a substantial investment in an aviation startup, opening the door for electric planes to be used by passengers flying…

Road

Avis becomes the new Official Car Rental Company of Disneyland Paris

Kanchan Nath Apr 19, 2023

Avis has been appointed the Official Car Rental Company of Disneyland Paris in a five-year deal. The new concept for the completely renovated Avis location at Marne la Vallée - Chessy…

Global

Crystal Lagoons enters Saudi Arabia through partnership with A’amal Group

Kanchan Nath Apr 14, 2023

Crystal Lagoons enters the largest country in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, with a new mega deal to develop real estate, hospitality, and Public Access Lagoons, also called PAL, projects.

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines announces spring sale on Flights from London Heathrow

Kanchan Nath Apr 7, 2023

Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a Spring Sale on flights from London Heathrow to over 30 destinations across Southeast…

Airlines and Aviation

Aviator strengthens partnership with Turkish Airlines

Kanchan Nath Apr 5, 2023

Aviator Airport Alliance, a full-range provider of aviation services at 15 airports across the Nordics, is continuing to strengthen its partnership with Turkish Airlines by signing a new…

Hotels

Radisson Hotel Group committed to Net Zero by 2050

Kanchan Nath Apr 3, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group releases its 2022 Responsible Business report outlining milestone achievements and pioneering, sustainability initiatives focused on People, Community, and Planet.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air marks ‘Three-Decade Legacy’ in the skies

Kanchan Nath Mar 31, 2023

Oman Air is passing a major milestone this month with the occasion of its 30th anniversary, a journey which began in March 1993 with a single flight between the cities of Muscat and Salalah.

Sports Tourism

Qatar Airways welcomes cricket giants – Royal Challengers Bangalore

Kanchan Nath Mar 28, 2023

Qatar Airways announce their latest partnership with club cricket giants - the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), becoming the Indian Premier League (IPL) team's Official Front of Jersey…

MICE

Karnataka Tourism marks its presence at ITB Berlin 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 15, 2023

Karnataka Tourism aimed to promote its inbound tourism, particularly its heritage, culture, wildlife, beaches, and adventure activities at ITB Berlin, which was held on March 7 to 9, 2023 in…

MICE

MICEverse named official sales and PR representative for The Grand Ho Tram Strip

Kanchan Nath Mar 13, 2023

MICEverse (an HMC Enterprise), India’s first and only representation company for MICE and Weddings just annouced its latest collaboration.

Eturbo News

IATA: Airline Industry is on the March to Net Zero 

Harry Johnson Mar 8, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Sustainable propulsion partnership formed in New Zealand to assess and drive the introduction of flights powered by green hydrogen Full article: IATA: Airline Industry…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines announces ‘Airfare Sale’

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023

Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a flight sale, offering travellers a range of exciting deals for immediate travel until 30…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways’ Paris Premium Lounge re-opens

Kanchan Nath Feb 10, 2023

Qatar Airways re-opened its luxurious Premium Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), complementing the airline’s triple daily flights, available for Premium passengers and eligible…

MICE

JAGGAER to join world leaders in technology at LEAP, Saudi Arabia

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2023

JAGGAER has confirmed its participation at LEAP, Saudi Arabia’s global technology event, where the company will showcase its industry-leading spend management platform and its investment in…

Hotels

Phuket Hotels Association reappoints senior leadership team

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

With Bjorn Courage, reappointed as President, the association will continue its work built around four strategic pillars   –   Marketing, Environment, Government and Education – and…

MICE

FiturNext 2023: Tourism as an agent for the development of destinations

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2023

FiturNext closed with reflections from public authorities such as Niels Olsen, Minister of Tourism of Ecuador, and Arturo Bravo, Vice-Minister of Tourism of Colombia, keynote speakers in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Destination Doha: Paris Saint-Germain make a mid-season stopover

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2023

Paris Saint-Germain, France's reigning 'Ligue 1' champions, travelled to Doha on January 18, with a stopover in Riyadh and a return flight to the French capital with Official Airline and…

Global

FC Bayern Munich concludes successful return to Doha winter camp with Qatar Airways

Kanchan Nath Jan 17, 2023

Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FC Bayern Munich, welcomed back the European football giants to Doha for their 2023 Winter Training Camp

Appointment announcement

Etihad Airways appoints Arik De as Chief Revenue Officer

Kristin Mariano Jan 9, 2023

Etihad Airways today announced the appointment of Arik De as its Chief Revenue Officer, overseeing a new organisational division focused on revenue. Since April 2022, De has served as…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways announces new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 26 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s…

Global

Malaysia Airlines announces New Year sale on economy and business class flights

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2022

Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, is excited to announce its annual New Year Sale on return flights from London Heathrow to …

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways concludes FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022

‎Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, concluded its FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ journey in style, presenting the medals and individual awards to Argentina after their historic…

Airlines and Aviation

DGCA: India’s domestic passenger traffic up 52% from Jan-Nov 2022

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2022

Passengers carried by domestic airlines in India during January- November 2022 were at 1,105.10 lakhs as against 726.11 lakhs during the corresponding period of the previous year,…

Global

Virgin Australia Announces New Cairns-Tokyo Flight

Joe Cusmano Dec 15, 2022

Virgin Australia has announced a new international route, with a daily return flight from Cairns to Tokyo (Haneda) beginning on 28 June 2023. The route is being introduced for the…

Interviews

All Y’all Are Welcome: Escape to the authentic South of the USA

Kristin Mariano Dec 5, 2022

Travel Daily Media has spoken with Liz Bittner about Travel South USA’s travel pillars it is promoting and its partnership with inspirational travel platform Vacaay.

Global

UNWTO at COP27: Uniting tourism around tangible climate action plans

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2022

The tourism sector has set out its plans to achieve its climate action ambitions. At COP27, UNWTO brought leading sector stakeholders together to share practical insights into accelerating…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways celebrates opening of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2022

The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is officially underway and Qatar Airways, as the official airline of the journey, is marking the month-long tournament with special football-themed experiences…

Airlines and Aviation

Now fly direct London to Cincinnati with British Airways

Kanchan Nath Nov 18, 2022

British Airways has announced a new direct route from London Heathrow to the Cincinnati region, starting from Summer 2023. Cincinnati will become the 27th US destination served directly from…

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines Makes Its Landing In Brisbane

Joe Cusmano Nov 1, 2022

United Airlines’ debut flight from San Francisco to Brisbane landed on Saturday, making it the first American airline to offer regular, non-stop service between the US mainland and…

Airlines and Aviation

JetBlue sees continued recovery

Kanchan Nath Oct 26, 2022

JetBlue has credited its Northeast Alliance partnership with American Airlines for the continued recovery of corporate revenue compared with 2019 levels. As informed by a news report in…

Technology

Traveloka partners with Tourism Malaysia

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2022

Traveloka is collaborating with Tourism Malaysia on a smart partnership campaign to promote the country as the holiday destination of choice. 

Global

A private premium experience in the sky with American Airlines

Kristin Mariano Oct 10, 2022

American Airlines is giving customers a suite new ride. With new deliveries of its Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 aircraft, beginning in 2024, the airline will unveil new Flagship Suite®…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air selects Amadeus for Skypass

Kanchan Nath Oct 8, 2022

Korean Air has selected Amadeus Customer Loyalty Suite to manage its lifestyle loyalty programme, Skypass. Skypass is one of the largest and most recognised frequent flyer programmes in Asia…

Airlines and Aviation

Fourth AIRcelerate generation takes off with Austrian Airlines

Kanchan Nath Sep 24, 2022

This week the fourth generation AIRcelerate, a dual study program offered by Austrian Airlines in cooperation with Worms University of Applied Sciences since 2018, was kicked off.

Hotels

Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México to open in late 2022

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2022

The Four Seasons Resort Tamarindo, México is now accepting reservations ahead of its anticipated opening in late 2022. The Resort will offer 157 contemporary Mexican accommodations – many…

Hotels

Shinta Mani Mustang to open in March 2023 with 29 suites

Kanchan Nath Sep 5, 2022

HMD Asia has partnered with Kathmandu-based Sherpa Hospitality Group to open the first Shinta Mani hotel outside of Cambodia.

Hospitality

Radisson Hotel Group to expand across Australasia

Kanchan Nath Sep 1, 2022

As part of the Group's APAC Expansion Plan, brands such as Radisson Individuals, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and Radisson RED will spearhead widespread growth in the market.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Space mission offers adventure like no other

Kristin Mariano Aug 2, 2022

Imagine the physical and mental rush of climbing the Himalayas, which boasts Earth’s iciest, tallest peaks. Imagine the excitement of traversing the world’s seas by ship and…

Airlines and Aviation

JetBlue in deal to buy Spirit

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 1, 2022

JetBlue Airways has reached a $3.8bn deal to buy Spirit Airlines in a takeover that would create the fifth-largest airline in the US and remove a fast-growing budget carrier from the market.

Partner content

Spend sustainable holidays in Best Western Premier hotels in Asia

Kristin Mariano Jul 18, 2022

Best Western Premier hotels in Asia are leading the field in bridging between profit and sustainability as it puts the latter front and centre.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Fifty shades of green: Discover special Kiwi tourism businesses with conservation at the core

Kristin Mariano Jun 14, 2022

Sustainability and conservation have become increasingly important among travellers these days, with the growth in awareness of the environmental impact of travel. New Zealand invites…

AC Hotels By Marriott puts flag in Australia with AC Hotel By Marriott Melbourne Southbank

Kristin Mariano May 18, 2022

AC Hotels by Marriott® announces its brand debut in Australia with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank.

Airlines and Aviation

Vueling becomes the first airline to sell flights in the metaverse

Kristin Mariano May 11, 2022

Vueling, an airline owned by IAG, will open a new sales channel in the metaverse.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

WTTC launches ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’ initiative at its Global Summit in Manila

Kristin Mariano Apr 22, 2022

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its ‘Hotel Sustainability Basics’, a globally recognised and coordinated set of criteria that all hotels should implement as a…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore latest destination to resume as flight touches down

Kristin Mariano Apr 4, 2022

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

Hotelbeds partners with Tourism Authority of Thailand to attract US travellers

Kristin Mariano Mar 25, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines Suspends Sydney Flights

Joe Cusmano Mar 3, 2022

American Airlines has confirmed it will suspend flights from LA-Sydney from 5 May, in light of ongoing delivery delays on its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Meliá Hotels International expands in Vietnam with Vinpearl partnership

Kristin Mariano Feb 28, 2022

Burgeoning hotel group, Meliá Hotels International, is set to become one of the largest international hotel brands in Vietnam through a new collaboration with the country’s largest domestic…

India’s domestic air traffic dips by 17% in January

Megha Paul Feb 22, 2022

India’s domestic air passenger traffic fell to a six-month low in January as the Omicron variant impact travel behaviour

Air

Domestic air travel picks up 17% in November in India

Megha Paul Dec 21, 2021

1.05 crore domestic passengers travelled by air in November, 17.03 per cent higher than the 89.85 lakh who travelled the month before, the country’s aviation regulator said

Six air routes launched to boost connectivity of Northeast India

Megha Paul Oct 21, 2021

The routes commencing operations are Kolkata – Guwahati, Guwahati – Aizawl, Aizawl – Shillong, Shillong – Aizawl, Aizawl – Guwahati, and Guwahati – Kolkata.

MICE

Getting the MICE industry back together

Anthony Gallagher Oct 14, 2021

Travel Daily caught up with the International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) CEO Geoff Donaghy and discussed critical lessons from COVID-19 and the future of MICE in Australia.

New ultra-low-cost airline Bonza to launch in Australia next year

Joe Cusmano Oct 13, 2021

"Bonza" will be Australia's sole independent low-cost airline specialising in regional leisure destinations, with a fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets equipped with all-economy seats.

U.N. warns the world to wake up

Joe Cusmano Sep 27, 2021

World leaders gathered to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday for the first time since the pandemic era began, bringing a strong diplomatic agenda and a blunt warning from the…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Sentosa’s ambitious sustainability roadmap supports Singapore Green Plan 2030

Kristin Mariano Sep 21, 2021

Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) is committing to major goals in the next phase of the Sustainable Sentosa strategic roadmap.

QantasLink to offer in-flight entertainment

Joe Cusmano Sep 13, 2021

QantasLink will soon offer all passengers complimentary in-flight entertainment options for the first time, as the regional carrier begins to roll out access through the new Qantas…

Oyo joins hands with Microsoft to digitally transform travel industry

Megha Paul Sep 10, 2021

Microsoft and OYO have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to co-develop next-gen travel and hospitality products and technologies

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways to resume Australia flights by December 2021

Joe Cusmano Sep 7, 2021

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

Airlines and Aviation

Successor to bankrupt Alitalia under attack by low-cost airlines

Joe Cusmano Jul 22, 2021

The successor to bankrupt Italian flag-carrier Alitalia faces an uphill battle to establish itself after low-cost rivals took advantage of the pandemic and a long restructuring process to…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA Future Promise: Airline unites ESG initiatives

Kristin Mariano Jun 18, 2021

ANA Future Promise unites all of these successful Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives under a forward-looking slogan.

Vaccination Updates

United requires all new hires to be vaccinated

Joe Cusmano Jun 8, 2021

United Airlines has announced it will require all new external hires to prove they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas adds seven new routes and puts Dreamliner on domestic

Joe Cusmano May 27, 2021

Qantas has announced a further expansion of its ever-growing domestic network. The Australian airline confirmed start dates for seven new domestic routes.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas announces USD1.5 billion loss

Joe Cusmano May 21, 2021

In a trading update on Thursday morning, Qantas revealed that it was preparing to see an annual loss of more than AUD2 billion (USD1.5 billion) in the 2021 financial year, following its…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas to launch new routes and increase flights in Adelaide

Joe Cusmano May 10, 2021

Adelaide will be the home base of five Embraer E190 aircraft as Qantas continues to boost domestic flights in response to growing leisure and corporate travel demand.

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia brings back hundreds of cabin crew

Joe Cusmano Apr 19, 2021

Hundreds of cabin crew are needed after Virgin Australia negotiated the reintroduction of 10 Boeing 737-800 planes with aircraft lessors.

Airlines and Aviation

Regional Express to launch Sydney-Canberra flights from April 19

Joe Cusmano Apr 13, 2021

Regional Express is poised to break Qantas' current monopoly on the Sydney-Canberra route with the launch of its own flights to the capital city starting 19 April.

Technology

Covid-induced, technology-enabled innovations reshaping future of business conferences and events

Megha Paul Jan 22, 2021

The alliance with Riviera is the latest move by The Delivering Group to form a powerful coalition of sales, marketing, PR, digital, distribution solutions providers targeting the travel and…

MICE

TravelRevive opens in Singapore and pilots hybrid event

Kristin Mariano Nov 26, 2020

TravelRevive has opened at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre.

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

Chris Head Nov 24, 2020

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

Podcast: 5 Outstanding Curiosities of Architect and Designer Bill Bensley

Steve Collins Oct 24, 2020

Featuring: Steve Collins and Bill Bensley Who is Bill Bensley you may ask? The Bangkok-based architect famous for his design work on one-of-a-kind luxury hotels is just as unique as his…

ICPB to host 13th CIC as hybrid event in October

Megha Paul Sep 28, 2020

ICPB focused on promoting India as an attractive MICE destination will organise flagship event, the 13th Conventions India Conclave (CIC) – as a hybrid event with the theme – ‘Physical &…

United Airlines doubles San Francisco to Shanghai flights

Megha Paul Aug 21, 2020

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

Interviews

Getting Thailand back on its feet – an interview with David Barrett

Andrew Wood Jun 29, 2020

Industry expert and respected marketeer David Barrett in discussion with Andrew J Wood on recovering from the impact of the coronavirus on Thailand’s formidable travel and tourism industry.

ATM Virtual: 45% of Chinese are willing to travel overseas

Megha Paul Jun 4, 2020

With the spread of coronavirus under control and domestic leisure travel growing, Middle East travel professionals are now looking to China to initiate international tourism. A joint…

Partner content

Travelling after lockdown: What can we learn from China?

Kristin Mariano Apr 30, 2020

Many of us wonder what travelling would be like after the lockdown. It has been over a month since some nations imposed a shutdown that made us live like a recluse and I imagine that our…

Revenge travelling will happen, the question is WHEN?

Anita Chan Mar 23, 2020

Do you know what Chinese are talking now? They are talking about ‘Revenge Spending’ (报复性消费).

Banyan Tree and Htoo join hands to boost hospitality landscape in Myanmar

Megha Paul Mar 17, 2020

Banyan Tree Holdings (through its wholly-owned subsidiary Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts) and Myanmar Treasure Hotel & Resort Group Company (better known as Htoo Hospitality)…

UK

BA boosts hot spot services for Spring 2020

Alastair Newport Feb 21, 2020

British Airways has announced it will be boosting flights on a selection of its more popular destinations in the US and South Africa as of April 2020. The boosted services will fly from…

“These individuals are making an incredible difference”: Introducing Cathay’s new changemakers

Alastair Newport Jan 16, 2020

Cathay Pacific is bolstering its efforts to give back to society with the announcement of its three new Cathay ChangeMakers for 2020. These forward- thinking individuals have each made…

Alibaba’s Fliggy ropes in 15,000 hotels

Megha Paul Dec 25, 2019

Alibaba Group Holding’s online travel agency Fliggy has established an alliance with 15,000 lodging service providers to help China’s independent hotels find more clients. The alliance,…

Startups

Didi Chuxing to roll out self-driving car in China

Kristin Mariano Sep 3, 2019

China-based ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing plans to roll out self-driving vehicles in a district of Shanghai city. The company also aims to expand the scheme outside China by 2021.

Technology

Travel tech this week: Free food on trains when you book with EaseMyTrip

Kristin Mariano Aug 22, 2019

Eating while riding a train is a unique experience that one should not miss out on. In order to elevate customers’ experience, EaseMyTrip is offering free food when users book. Meanwhile,…

Features

Cruise news: Revolutions, parties, life by the river and more

Tian Tolentino Aug 14, 2019

Making waves on our cruise round-up this week are Celebrity Cruises' revolutionised ship, Silversea's all-inclusive polar expedition packages, sailings by the Mekong Delta and more.

Special Reports

Heroes Wanted: Travel the world, save the planet

Tian Tolentino Aug 9, 2019

The 'Oceania' expedition, a scientific audio-visual project, is looking for young adventurers to help save the world.

Hotels

Hot hotel openings: Radisson Collection debuts in the French capital

Tian Tolentino Mar 22, 2019

This week in the world of hotels, we’re looking at the latest openings from Radisson Collection, Four Seasons, Mandarin Oriental and Shaza Hotels.

Technology

Travel tech this week: New partnerships for friendlier travel

Kristin Mariano Mar 21, 2019

This week, we saw several companies inked agreements to make it easier for travellers to avail a service.

Technology

Ctrip, Millennium Hotels sign China-focused distribution deal

Tian Tolentino Mar 14, 2019

Ctrip.com, one of China’s largest integrated travel services companies, has signed an agreement with upscale hoteliers Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR).

Airlines and Aviation

Aviation round up: 20 years of Oneworld and the pride of Ethiopia

Alastair Newport Feb 5, 2019

The first few days of February have seen a flurry of announcements hit the TD inbox, including digital transformations, re purposed aircraft and, of course a couple of new destinations.

Tourism

The entrepreneurial coach: A train journey through social enterprise in India

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jan 24, 2019

A one-of-a-kind journey; the Jagriti Yatra that recently completed its 11th edition; serves the mission of building India through social enterprise.

Air

Aviation round up: BA goes BOAC in time and Lufthansa looks to the future

Alastair Newport Jan 22, 2019

Aviation this week looks to the past as well as the future with some notable tech developments, while an iconic name celebrates a century of flying by rifling through its wardrobe for a…

Interviews

New brand, new properties: Palladium Hotel Group on pivotal expansion

Tian Tolentino Dec 18, 2018

With the recent announcement of its new brand, new properties and plans of global expansion — Palladium Hotel Group has got its hands full.

Hotels

“We take our Collection Criteria very seriously”: Preferred Hotels MD

Alastair Newport Nov 11, 2018

Following an announcement from TripAdvisor declaring Preferred Hotels to be the number one “Most Excellent” large hotel chain in the world, I sought to find out what makes the independent…

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

Lessons from Boracay: The Philippines’ quest for sustainable tourism

Kristin Mariano Nov 3, 2018

Boracay, the Philippines’ crown jewel, was closed to tourists for six months to undergo rehabilitation after the president himself, Rodrigo Roa Duterte, called the island a “cesspool”…

Tourism Boards

Taiwan Tourism taps Musafir.com to attract travellers from the UAE

Tian Tolentino Sep 11, 2018

UAE's premium-experience travel website, Musafir.com, has announced an alliance with the Taiwan Tourism Board to raise awareness about Taiwan as a leisure destination for the Middle East.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Q1 profits up by 17% for visa processing specialist BLS International

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Aug 10, 2018

BLS International Ltd., the world’s largest Indian specialist service provider for outsourcing of visa and consular services reported net profit of INR 34.03 (USD 4.9 m) crore for Q1 FY19.

Airlines and Aviation

Regal Hotels partners with Ethiopian Airlines to award frequent flyer miles

Tian Tolentino Jul 4, 2018

Regal Hotels International has formed a strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines to reward hotel guests with benefits through ShebaMiles, the airline’s frequent flyer programme.

Hospitality

AccorHotels APAC chairman: “Accor has had its eye on China for a long time”

Alastair Newport Jun 15, 2018

Last week I brought to you the first part of my fascinating interview with Accor’s CEO for Asia-Pacific, Michael Issenberg, where he and I discussed the strategy behind the company's recent…

Hospitality

Hotelbeds and City Expert announce digital concierge for in-destination experiences

Tian Tolentino Jun 14, 2018

Hotelbeds Group and City Expert have announced a partnership to introduce the Guest Experience Desk, a digital concierge service that will start in Spain but with the aim of being launched…

Hospitality

Airbnb donates €1.25 million to Community Tourism Programme

Alastair Newport May 31, 2018

Airbnb has released details concerning the first recipients of its €5 million Community Tourism Programme. More than €1.25 million has been awarded to 24 community projects from London to…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France and Qantas rekindles partnership, sharing more than 200 weekly flights

Tian Tolentino May 25, 2018

After dropping codeshare flights five years ago when the airline forged a global alliance with Emirates, Qantas has reinstated its codeshare agreement with Air France, giving passengers more…

Hospitality

Thinking twice: ALG and NH Hotel Group partner again to enter Spain

Tian Tolentino May 21, 2018

Apple Leisure Group (ALG) and NH Hotel Group (NH) announced a strategic alliance to bring AMResorts’ luxury resort brands to Europe, starting with Spain.

Air

Aeromexico and Jet Airways new codeshare “fundamental” to regional connectivity

Alastair Newport Apr 25, 2018

Aeromexico and Indian international airline Jet Airways have announced a new codeshare agreement this week, allowing passengers to travel between Mexico and India via London to Mexico City,…

Air

Vietnam Airlines’ receives 12th Airbus A350, the first of its type to wear Skyteam livery

Alastair Newport Apr 18, 2018

Vietnam Airlines has announced the arrival of its twelfth Airbus A350 this week, the very first aircraft in the series to feature the SkyTeam Alliance livery.

Hospitality

Hotelchamp integrates top marketing tech to drive direct booking growth

Simon Willmore Apr 11, 2018

Hotelchamp, another champion of the direct booking movement, stepped up in a big way announcing the integration of TrustYou, OTA Insight, Customer Alliance, LiveChat and HotJar into their…

Singapore

Ascott accelerates portfolio pipeline with new partners in Asia

Tian Tolentino Apr 10, 2018

CapitaLand’s serviced residence business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is accelerating its expansion in Asia by partnering with developers in China, Japan and Thailand.

Air

Britain’s Air Passenger Duty increase is no April Fool’s joke

Kristin Mariano Apr 1, 2018

We wish this was an April Fool’s joke, but it is not. Airfare for travellers flying out from the United Kingdom becomes more expensive starting today, 1 April, as Air Passenger Duty (APD)…

Air

Why customers “are only #7 on an airline’s list of priorities”

Alastair Newport Mar 28, 2018

As the world’s very first multi-carrier booking system, Air Black Box is in the business of empowering airlines with the ability to “truly cross-merchandise their products”

Corporate & Business

MagicStay accelerates growth securing EUR 1.5 million investment

Simon Willmore Jan 30, 2018

B2B alternative accommodations rental platform for business tourism recently earned EUR 1.5 million (US$1.86 million) in its latest fundraiser.

UK

Q&A: ANTOR chairman

Jill Sayles Dec 12, 2017

Travel Daily catches up with the chairman of ANTOR, Tracey Poggio. What is the purpose of ANTOR (the Association of National Tourist Offices and Representatives)? ANTOR's…

Appointments

R Hotels appoints GM for Ramada Downtown Dubai

Jill Sayles Nov 22, 2017 9

R Hotels announces the appointment of Mark Fernando as new general manager of Ramada Downtown Dubai.  In his role, he will head the overall operations of the 181-key hotel.…

Tourism

Nicaragua announces commitment to sustainability

Jill Sayles Nov 8, 2017 1

Coinciding with the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development 2017, Nicaragua tourism announced its commitment to sustainability at WTM.  Guisell Morales-Echaverry, The…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France and Vietnam Airlines sign joint-venture agreement

Alastair Newport Oct 17, 2017 18

Air France and Vietnam Airlines announced the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership allowing the two airlines to optimize their services between France, Europe and Vietnam and to…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways to operate direct flights to the Seychelles

Jill Sayles Sep 20, 2017

From March 24 next year, customers will be able to fly direct from Heathrow Terminal 5 to the Seychelles with British Airways.  The flights will be twice-a-week from March to October…

Airlines and Aviation

SkyTeam launches two-stop world fare

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2017

SkyTeam has introduced a new two-stop option for its "Go Round the World Pass". Designed for "regular travellers who require multi-destinations itineraries", according to the…

Airlines and Aviation

World could be served by just “10-12 airlines”

Mark Elliott May 15, 2017

The world’s skies could be dominated by just 10-12 airlines in future, if ownership regulations are relaxed. In a panel discussion at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin, Henrik…

United States

Airbnb Brings Trips to Harlem

Simon Willmore Apr 3, 2017 0

recently announced the launch of its Trips platform in Harlem, New York, adding Experiences to the thousands of homes available for booking. Harlem Experiences offer a chance to get to…

UK

London and Paris to partner on tourism initiatives

Aaron Greenwood Mar 28, 2017

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and the Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, have announced new business and tourism collaborations to attract international visitors to both cities and help…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates: Virgin Australia, Thai Lion, Air India and more…

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2017

Bangladesh gets low-cost Dubai link Where? Dubai (UAE) to Sylhet (Bangladesh) When? Four times a week, effective immediately (rising to six per week in May 2017) Who? Flydubai Why? New…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia to fly to China in major HNA deal

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2017

Virgin Australia will launch its first ever flights to China - including Hong Kong - as part of a major alliance with China's HNA Group. First announced in May 2016, the partnership…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines offers 1000 bonus miles for new Lotusmiles members

Maria Airey Feb 20, 2017

Vietnam Airlines is offering travellers the chance to earn 1,000 bonus miles when they sign up to the airline’s Lotusmiles rewards programme this year. All customers need to do is enter…

United States

Airline Industry: Q&A With Tom Spagnola, from CheapOair

Simon Willmore Feb 16, 2017 0

With over 30 years of travel experience, Tom Spagnola is currently the Senior Vice President of Supplier Relations for CheapOair, overseeing trend forecasting, industry changes and more.…

Hotels

GHA selects Sabre as alternative hotel platform

Mark Elliott Feb 7, 2017

The Global Hotel Alliance (GHA) has decided to start using the Sabre as an alternative distribution platform for its members. Under the agreement, GHA’s collection of more than 550…

Serviced Apartments

Ascott kicks off 2017 with multi-property deal in China

Mark Elliott Jan 19, 2017

Ascott, the Singapore-based serviced apartment operator, has started the year strongly by securing contracts for another six properties in China. The company has expanded its…

Maldives

Coming to San Francisco in 2017

Simon Willmore Jan 17, 2017 0

The year 2017 in San Francisco will be a time of welcoming the new and unique while celebrating the richness of the past.  Here are some of the major highlights: 50th Anniversary of the…