Features

Epic Gorilla trekking in Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi where wildlife, culture, and nature meet.

Chris Head Mar 1, 2023

Augustine Tours, the East African Safari Expert, has launched an overland 13-day Gorilla trekking tour through Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi designed for exploring the wildlife, culture, and…

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Rwanda no longer requires PCR tests for new foreign arrivals

Harry Johnson May 16, 2022

Rwanda no longer requires PCR tests for new foreign arrivals - Arriving passengers at Kigali International Airport no longer need to take PCR tests while coming and on arrival to Rwanda,…

Rwanda travel update: Free travel cover and no quarantine

Kristin Mariano Dec 1, 2020

On 19 November, it was announced that Rwanda is one of the first African countries to be granted a UK travel corridor whereby travellers returning to the UK from Rwanda no longer need to…

Podcast: Rwanda

Kate Webster Nov 9, 2020

You could be mistaken for being in a different country when visiting Rwanda. It is unlike other African countries, maybe even unlike any other country in the world. You can forget the raw,…

Reopening updates

Rwanda becomes India’s 21st air bubble partner

Megha Paul Nov 3, 2020

Rwanda has become the 21st country with which India has now entered into an air bubble arrangement

Podcast: Red Rocks Intiatives Rwanda founder, Greg Bakunzi

Kate Webster Oct 31, 2020

Featuring: Kate Webster & Steve Collins Red Rocks founder, Greg Bakunzi, moulded Red Rocks Rwanda to be community-based organizations, where the local community can gain from tourism…

Associations

Indonesia, Dubai and Rwanda become latest recipients of WTTC Safe Travels stamp

Megha Paul Jul 27, 2020

Dubai and Rwanda are among the latest destinations begin using to the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp, launched recently by WTTC

RwandAir: We’re delighted by the initial response from customers

Alastair Newport Oct 22, 2019

Confident and ambitious African airline RwandAir has declared that its new Kigali to Guangzhou service is performing better than it had expected. The three times weekly service, which…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Wilderness Safaris opens first project in Rwanda

Jill Sayles Jul 19, 2017

Wilderness Safaris has announced the opening of Bisate Lodge, situated next to the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda.  Consisting of six forest villas, Bisate offers a luxurious base from…

Airlines and Aviation

RwandAir announces trade competition to celebrate new service

Jill Sayles Jun 12, 2017

To celebrate the launch of the first direct flight between the UK and Rwanda, RwandAir has announced a trade competition running until 14 July this year. Any bookings made on the RwandAir…

Airlines and Aviation

Gatwick celebrates arrival of first RwandAir flight

Jill Sayles May 31, 2017

Gatwick recently welcomed the touchdown of the first direct flight between Rwanda and the UK. The route is served by a new Airbus A330-200 and flights depart Gatwick on Tuesdays,…

Airlines and Aviation

RwandAir launches non-stop flights from Gatwick to Rwanda

Maria Airey May 16, 2017

RwandAir will launch the first non-stop flight from the UK to Rwanda. The route will operate from May 26, three times a week, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from London Gatwick to…

Face‑to‑Face

Face to face: Philippines Tourism Minister Wanda Corazon T. Teo

Aaron Greenwood Nov 1, 2016

How important is the UK market to the Philippines?  We are serious in courting the British travel trade and business networks to bring more arrivals and related investments to the…

Hotels

Wanda Hotels reigns in Shanghai

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2016

Wanda Hotels & Resorts has launched its new flagship hotel in Shanghai. Following a grand opening ceremony, the new Wanda Reign on the Bund welcomed its first guests on 18 June…

Hotels

AHIC 2016 attracts participation from Wanda Group

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2016

The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) this year has attracted the attention of Wanda Commercial Properties which is part of the wider Dalian Wanda Group. The Chinese…

Hotels

Wanda moves to hotel management model

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2016

China's Wanda Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement for a new hotel in Hainan province, as it embarks on a new "asset-light strategy". The company, which has…

Hotels

Wanda opens new luxury hotel in Chengdu

Mark Elliott Dec 21, 2015

China's Wanda Hotels & Resorts has opened a new luxury property in Chengdu. The new Wanda Reign Chengdu is located in the city’s business district, where South Renmin Road meets…

Hotels

Wanda opens luxury hotel in Inner Mongolia

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2015

Wanda Hotels & Resorts has opened a new property in Hohhot, the capital of China's Inner Mongolia region. The new Wanda Vista Hohhot is located in the centre of the city, adjacent…

Hotels

Wanda opens new hotel in Guangxi

Mark Elliott Nov 30, 2015

Wanda Hotels & Resorts has held the grand opening of a new hotel in Liuzhou, a city in southern China's Guangxi region. The new Wanda Realm Liuzhou is located in the city's new…

Hotels

Wanda unveils major Yunnan resort complex

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2015

Wanda Hotels & Resorts has opened a huge new tourism complex in southwest China's Yunnan province. The new Wanda International Resort Complex in Xishuangbanna officially launched…

Hotels

Wanda adds new luxury hotel in Anhui

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2015

Wanda Hotels & Resorts has celebrated the grand opening of a new luxury hotel in eastern China's Anhui province. The new Wanda Realm Fuyang opened on 29 August, located in the…

Hotels

Wanda opens second new Shandong hotel

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2015

Wanda Hotels & Resorts has continued its expansion in China's Shandong province, with the opening of a second new Wanda Realm hotel this month. The 283-room Wanda Realm Taian…

Hotels

China’s Wanda unveils new hotel in Shandong

Mark Elliott Aug 17, 2015

Wanda Hotels & Resorts has opened a new luxury hotel in Dongying, a city in Shandong province. The new Wanda Realm Dongying, which launched on 15 August, becomes the 76th hotel…

Hotels

Wanda’s new president unveils international expand plans

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2015

Qian Jin, the newly-appointed president of Wanda Hotels & Resorts, has unveiled his plans for the growth of the Chinese luxury hotel brand, including the launch of its first overseas…

Hotels

Wanda unveils luxury hotel in Inner Mongolia

Mark Elliott Jun 25, 2014

China's Wanda Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a new luxury property in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia. The Wanda Realm Chifeng opened on 20 June 2014, marking Wanda's 14th hotel in China…

Hotels

Wanda unveils new luxury hotel brand

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2014

China's Wanda Hotels & Resorts has unveiled the first hotel in its new luxury hotel brand, Wanda Reign. The Wanda Reign Wuhan opened its doors on 29 March 2014, marking the launch…

World Travel Market

New joint visa launches for Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda

Mark Elliott Nov 5, 2013

A new joint visa scheme has been launched for travel to Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. The new cross-border visa was announced at WTM yesterday at WTM and aims to boost tourism in East…

Africa

RwandAir orders new Bombardier jets

Mar 27, 2012 14

RwandAir has placed a firm order for two Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen regional jets. The transaction also includes options for two additional CRJ900s, and will be worth US$185 million if the…

Global

RwandAir obtain Boeing aircraft

Mark Elliott Apr 15, 2010

RwandAir has signed an agreement today to receive two Boein 737-500s later this year.General Electric Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) will lease the aircraft to the airline in May and July…

Hotels

Rezidor Rwanda property

Feb 25, 2010

The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel groups worldwide, adds a 62nd nation to its portfolio with the announcement of the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Centre,…

Airlines and Aviation

RwandAir launches Johannesburg flights

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2010

Hardly two months after taking delivery of its new aircraft, RwandAir has released a new schedule effective February 2010 announcing direct flights into Johannesburg every Monday,…

Hotels

Hilton wins Wanda deal for China

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2009

Hilton Hotels has announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with property developer, Dalian Wanda Group, to manage five hotels in China. The deal will see the expansion of…

Features

Dubai behind Rwandan tourist industry growth

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2009

Dubai is set to play a leading role in Rwanda's budding tourism sector. A Reuters report said tourism in the small, central African republic is set to grow to a US$224 million industry…

Hotels

Sofitel Wanda Ningbo tops off

Mar 26, 2008

Sofitel Wanda Ningbo witnessed its top-off ceremony last week. It will be the fourth hotel Accor is managing on behalf of the Wanda Group. This follows the success of Sofitel Wanda Chengdu,…

By the Way

‘World’s Greatest Places’, by TIME

Kanchan Nath Mar 22, 2023

To compile this list of the top spots to visit this year, TIME solicited nominations from its international network of correspondents and contributors, with an eye toward those offering new…

Attractions & Tours

Demand for safaris soar to pre-covid levels – report

Kristin Mariano Mar 17, 2023

Go2Africa, which has operated since 1998, commissioned the report to outline key trends within Africa’s safari industry. The report provides insights into the market for travellers…

OTAs & Tour Operators

‘Tourism for Development Fund’ for least developed countries

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2023

During the fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), which takes place once every decade, the TUI Care Foundation and the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced…

Weddings & Honeymoon

Top Ten picks for Destination Weddings

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022

Research by wedding finance experts at money.co.uk has revealed that India is the world's most sought-after place for a destination wedding, according to Google search data.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

92% to use agents to book luxury trips in 2023

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2022

As per the research presented at ILTM ASIA PACIFIC 2022 opening forum, the future of this region has huge potential for luxury travel brands around the world.

Air

Jet setting with Four Seasons Private Jet Journeys for 2024

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2022

Four Seasons announces the first set of 2024 itineraries for the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience. While limited availability remains on select 2023 itineraries.

Partner content

Fall in love with the East and stay in Best Western hotels in Asia

Kristin Mariano Aug 17, 2022

Asia is reopening and this is the perfect opportunity to explore and fall in love again with the region. Pack your bags and stay in one of Best Western hotels in Asia.

New 2022 travel trend: Renew your honeymoon

Kristin Mariano Mar 30, 2022

This latest travel trend is all about renewing or upgrading your first honeymoon to experience MORE, whether that's more adventure, more relaxation, or just simply enjoying the honeymoon you…

Best Western welcomes the world back to Thailand with rebooted “Test & Go” package

Kristin Mariano Feb 3, 2022

With Thailand’s “Test & Go” program for quarantine-free travel that resumed on 1 February 2022, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts is ready to welcome international travellers back to…

Best Western Hotels welcomes 2022 with discounts in dream destinations across Asia

Kristin Mariano Jan 24, 2022

Best Western Hotels & Resorts is giving guests the chance to enjoy an exciting start to 2022 with an enticing promotion that offers discounts of up to 40% at its hotels and resorts in…

Four Seasons announces 2023 Private Jet journeys in response to pent-up demand

Kristin Mariano Dec 8, 2021

Four Seasons Hotel and Resorts has announced its 2023 Private Jet itineraries for the ultimate luxe experience in the sky and on the ground, exploring Egypt, Bora Bora, London, Thailand, and…

Features

Quarantine-free travel to the Philippines for certain countries starting November 22

Kristin Mariano Nov 22, 2021

The Philippines will waive quarantine rules for fully vaccinated travellers from green countries starting November 22, 2021.

Podcast Super Seven Series – Charles Van Rensberg & Herbie Rosenberg

Cynthia Dammerer Oct 14, 2021

Episode No 7, is a cracker to complete this present series, two stalwarts of the African travel industry tell us where to go.

Do you need a visa to visit Italy? we’ve got you covered with our visa policy

Chris Head Sep 20, 2021

If you’re not sure whether you need a visa for Italy or what the visa policy is for the county, we’ve got you covered. Take a few minutes to read the below and ensure that when it comes to…

Features

Pandemic weakens premium passports

Kristin Mariano Jul 7, 2021

The latest results from the Henley Passport Index have revealed that cross-border travel is still significantly obstructed.

Vaccination Updates

PH reduces quarantine for fully-vaccinated travellers from green countries

Kristin Mariano Jul 6, 2021

The Philippines’ Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) has approved to shorten the quarantine for fully-vaccinated travellers from green…

Reopening updates

EU adds US to safe travel list

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2021

European Union governments in a meeting in Brussels have agreed to add the United States to their list of countries from which they will allow non-essential travel

Reopening updates

Spanish President Pedro Sánchez: “This summer we will safely receive all visitors”

Kristin Mariano May 24, 2021

The president announced that, from 24 May, Spain will allow the entry of British tourists and nine other nationalities, without restrictions or sanitary requirements.

Reopening updates

How this resort is promoting the art of reuniting in Bali

Megha Paul Mar 3, 2021

The Art of Reuniting, a limited-time buyout offer in Tanah Gajah has been designed to bring extended family, friends or even co-workers together, who may have been separated due to the…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines will not turn cash positive until 2022, says IATA

Megha Paul Feb 26, 2021

IATA has released new analysis showing that the airline industry is expected to remain cash negative throughout 2021

Reopening updates

India extends ban on international flights till 28 February

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2021

The Indian government has extended the ban on international commercial flights till 28 February, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular

Greece extends travel restrictions amid COVID-19

Megha Paul Dec 2, 2020

Greece has extended its restrictions on domestic and international travellers, the Civil Aviation Authority of Greece has announced

India restricts international flights till 31 December

Megha Paul Nov 27, 2020

International flight ban has been extended till 31 December by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic

Asia-Pacific travel bubble: Where can you travel to now?

Megha Paul Nov 26, 2020

Wego.com shares the top destinations that have existing travel bubbles in the Asia Pacific region

Hear hear! Podcast listening up 70% in Australia

Megha Paul Nov 23, 2020

TellMeWhere2Go (TMW2G) reports the top three podcasts are about timeshare, Maldives and an aviation museum, and the most popular platform is Spotify, then Anchor

Thailand tourist visa requirements: Everything you need to know

Kristin Mariano Nov 9, 2020

In line with its tourism reopening, the Land of Smiles is now offering two types of visas for travellers wanting to gain entry in the country.

Seychelles reopens doors to African countries

Megha Paul Oct 20, 2020

Seychelles authorities have given permission for travellers from ten African countries to re-enter the country from 19 October 2020

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Zambia Travel Borders Officially Open

Linda Hohnholz Sep 20, 2020

Zambia travel is open to foreign nationals, however, according to the US Embassy in Zambia, the Government of Zambia has suspended all tourist visas until further notice. Travelers arriving…

Sri Lanka and Grenada new entrants in WTTC Safe Travels stamp for safety protocols

Megha Paul Aug 10, 2020

Sri Lanka and Grenada are among the latest destinations to begin using the world’s first ever global safety and hygiene stamp

Kenya’s Best Wild Life Travel Guide

VISALEETS - Immigration and visa services Jul 29, 2020

Kenya, in East Africa, is home to wildlife like rhinos, elephants, and lions. It grabs the top position in the list of the best safari destinations in Africa. More than 80,000  tourists…

LEVA Hotels ploughs ahead with expansion plans in GCC, Africa and Europe

Megha Paul Apr 1, 2020

LEVA Hotels & Resorts has pledged its support to the hospitality industry by continuing expansion across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Africa and Europe. The group…

JW Marriott Sanya Haitang Bay debuts on China’s holiday island

Megha Paul Jan 2, 2020

JW Marriott has welcomed the opening of JW Marriott Sanya Haitang Bay, located on the Haitang Bay, China. The property marks the group's second resort on Hainan and eighteenth hotel in…

Ctrip to develop tourism in Morocco

Megha Paul Sep 12, 2019

Online travel agency Ctrip has signed a strategic co-operation agreement with Morocco’s National Tourism Office to boost Chinese tourism to Morocco. Spanning over three years, the…

Travel Tech

Travel tech this week: The best travel brand, tickets for space and more

Kristin Mariano Jul 18, 2019

This week in the travel tech sector, TUI is hailed by independent consumers as the best travel brand trumping rivals Thomas Cook and Booking.com. Meanwhile, this could be your chance to go…

Travel Agents

A love affair with Africa: Bespoke Getaway Safaris offers experiences you can’t find elsewhere

Kristin Mariano Jul 3, 2019

One can say that Bespoke Getaway Safaris is at the right place at the right time as the new breed of travellers are constantly looking for unique experiences – the rarer, the better.

OTAs & Tour Operators

10 unconventional family destinations for the summer

Kristin Mariano May 17, 2019

The 2019 Virtuoso Luxe Report surveyed its affiliated advisors to discover where, why and how families are traveling this summer.

Airlines and Aviation

Ethiopian Airlines crash leaves ‘no survivors’

Kristin Mariano Mar 11, 2019

An Ethiopian Airlines jet crashed six minutes after it took off from Addis Ababa leaving no survivors.

Hotels

Radisson Blu expands in central China’s thriving metropolis

Christian Tolentino Dec 3, 2018

Radisson Blu, the upscale hotel brand of Radisson Hotel Group, has opened a new hotel in Zhengzhou, one of China’s fastest-growing cities.

Air

The Chedi Club Ubud launches first hot air balloon adventure in Bali

Christian Tolentino Jun 19, 2018

The Chedi Club Ubud has launched the latest adventure option in Bali by introducing a 50-metre-high hot air balloon ride over its panoramic rice fields and the lush tropical forests of Ubud.…

Hotels

Deutsche Hospitality lays foundation stones for schools in developing countries

Christian Tolentino Apr 20, 2018

German hotel company,Deutsche Hospitality has teamed up with the Fly & Help foundation to help build schools in Sri Lanka and Uganda.

Tourism

Airbnb takes ‘healthy tourism’ to another level with new office and advisory board

Christian Tolentino Apr 20, 2018

Airbnb launches the Office of Healthy Tourism - an initiative to drive local, authentic, and sustainable tourism in countries and cities around the globe.

Hospitality

HNA Group to sell 26% stake in Hilton to pay off massive debt

Kristin Mariano Apr 9, 2018

Hilton’s largest shareholder, China-based HNA Group, is selling its 26% stake in the hotel chain as it succumbs to the pressure of the Chinese government to pay its huge debt. Hilton…

Tourism

DOT: Isusulong ang mas malaking papel ng Mindanao sa turismo ng bansa

Christian Tolentino Mar 7, 2018

Naniniwala ang Department of Tourism (DOT) na oras na para simulan ang mga mahahalagang proyekto sa Mindanao upang makatulong sa turismo ng Pilipinas.

Tourism

Mas mahigpit na batas, ipatutupad sa Boracay

Christian Tolentino Feb 27, 2018

Sa gitna ng mga ulat ng polusyon sa dagat at pagbaha sa mga kalsada, tinitiyak ng mga awtoridad ng Pilipinas ang pagpapanumbalik sa Isla ng Boracay.

Airlines and Aviation

ForwardKeys hails “double-digit growth” as travel to Middle East and Africa keeps on climbing

Alastair Newport Feb 1, 2018

Analysis by ForwardKeys, the company that helps forecast future travel by analysing around 17 million flight booking transactions a day, reveals that flight bookings for travel to the Middle…

Tourism

Asia makes strong appearance in adventure travel top 20, but who is number one?

Alastair Newport Dec 28, 2017 19

The British Backpacker Society, a popular online adventure travel project, has revealed the world’s leading adventure travel destination.

Hotels

Preferred Hotels & Resorts 25 new additions includes 8 in Asia

Alastair Newport Nov 24, 2017 18

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has announced the addition of 25 new member hotels and resorts across eight countries between August and October 2017. From beachfronts in Hawaii to culture…

Events

ITB Asia 2017: bigger, better and bolder

Alastair Newport Nov 3, 2017 8

Asia's leading travel trade show, ITB Asia 2017, organised by Messe Berlin (Singapore) Pte Ltd, has completed its milestone anniversary event with record-breaking numbers. The tenth edition…

Events

MICE and Corporate buyers flock to ITB Asia 2017

Alastair Newport Oct 26, 2017 18

Celebrating its 10th anniversary as Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show, ITB Asia 2017 has opened its doors today at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands.

Cruise

Silversea announces 2018 Couture Collection

Jill Sayles Oct 12, 2017 22

Silversea Cruises is introducing a new 2018 Couture Collection, a series of custom-designed ocean and land adventures.  The inaugural 2018 Couture Collection is a portfolio of nine pre-…

Associations

Filipinos encouraged to ‘Bring Home a Friend’

Alastair Newport Oct 10, 2017 24

The Philippines Department of Tourism (PDOT) has launched “Bring Home A Friend” (BHAF) program, a campaign that aims to encourage all Filipinos residing in the Philippines and abroad to help…

Tourism

Philippines offers visa-on-arrival to Chinese tourists

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2017

The Philippines has decided to start offering visa-on-arrival to Chinese tourists, in a bid to tap into this massive inbound market. The decision was taken as part of the Philippine…

Asia

The latest appointments from Jet Airways, Sabre, Rosewood and more

Mark Elliott Aug 16, 2017

VINAY DUBE has been announced as the new chief executive officer of Jet Airways. An experienced aviation professional with almost three decades of experience, Dube has held roles with…

Hotels

Langkawi in line for huge beachfront development

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2017

The landscape of Langkawi will change significantly in the coming years following the development a huge new tourism and residential complex. Earmarked for Cenang Beach, a popular…

Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels in Beijing, Jakarta, Yangon and more

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2017

Hilton Yantai Location: Within the Shimao Skyscraper, a 323-metre-high building in Yantai, overlooking the Bohai Strait in China's Shandong province Grade: Upper-upscale Keys: 252…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Intrepid offers half price permits on gorilla trips

Jill Sayles Jul 31, 2017

Intrepid Travel is advising agents that it is still offering permits to see the gorillas in Rwanda for US$750 despite local authorities announcing that prices would double from May. …

OTAs & Tour Operators

Four Seasons reveals world tour aboard private jet

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2017

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

United States

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

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2017 0

World of Adventures added as third 2018 Private Jet itinerary in response to high demand; leading travel journalist chronicles transformational journey aboard Four Seasons Private…

Hotels

Where to Stay: new hotels in China, India, Australia and more

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2017

Element Foshan Nanhai Location: In Shishan Town, close to Nanhai Central Park in southern China's Guangdong province Grade: Upscale Keys: 329 Facilities: Restaurant, lounge, 24/7…

Cruise

Japan Cruise Lines commits to the Philippines

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2017

Japan Cruise Lines (JCL) has given a boost to the Philippines by agreement to include the country as a regular port-of-call in 2018. On the sidelines of the 2017 Philippine Business…

Hotels

Expanding Preferred focuses on Asia’s fast-growing markets

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2017

Preferred Hotels & Resorts is targeting several key Asia Pacific markets, including Vietnam and Indonesia, as it bids to expand its portfolio and capitalise on the Asian travel boom.…

United States

Visit.org Launches Distribution Partnership with Expedia® Expanding Network for Social Travel Activities

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2017 0

The lead marketplace of immersive and impactful travel experiences, Visit.org, has launched a distribution partnership with Expedia, one of the world’s largest full-service online travel…

Corporate & Business

Tech innovations to drive business travel growth

Aaron Greenwood Apr 27, 2017

The business travel sector is set to grow by 3.7% per year worldwide over the next decade, according to a new report by Travelport and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).…

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…

Tourism

Africa’s ‘fastest-growing travel company’ launches in the UK

Aaron Greenwood Mar 24, 2017

Africa’s fastest growing OTA, Wakanow, will provide a one-stop-shop for travel to Africa, offering a diverse range of competitively-priced flights and hotels for key destinations including…

UK

RBH appointment to steer European expansion 

Aaron Greenwood Feb 19, 2017

Redefine|BDL Hotels (RBH) has announced that Tom Goldscheider has joined the company as director of Business Development.  Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Goldscheider – formerly of…

United States

Q&A with Travel Experts: Hottest Travel Destinations in 2017

Simon Willmore Feb 14, 2017 0

The travel industry is rapidly changing and so are travelers needs and wants. With off-the-beaten paths and experimental travel on the rise, the top travel destinations are also changing in…

United States

Q&A with Travel Experts: Talking Trends

Simon Willmore Feb 11, 2017 1

With the travel industry always innovating, we can’t wait to see what 2017 will have in store. To get a sneak peek into some of the hottest trends and travel destinations for the New…

Hotels

Preferred generated US$1bn for hotels in 2016

Mark Elliott Feb 2, 2017

Preferred Hotels & Resorts generated more than US$1 billion in reservations revenue for its member properties last year. Releasing its full-year results this week, the company…

United States

The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2017 Announced by Travel + Leisure

Simon Willmore Jan 21, 2017 0

Global List of the Most Exciting Places to Visit in the Year Ahead Features Seven U.S. Destinations Cincinnati, Ohio; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Bermuda; Rotterdam, Netherlands; La…

Hotels

Best Western breaks ground on Bangkok’s first Vib

Mark Elliott Nov 24, 2016

Best Western has held a ground-breaking ceremony for its first Vib hotel in Bangkok. Located in north Bangkok, Vib Bangkok Sanampao will feature 89 rooms, all equipped with…

Oman

AVIAREPS’ Middle East travel caravan lands in Oman

Gemma Greenwood Oct 22, 2016

The AVIAREPS Middle East Travel Caravan 2016 has reached its final destination - Oman. The event is a calendar of travel industry networking events that brings together some of the…

Airlines and Aviation

IATA predicts 7.2 billion air passengers to travel in 2035

Gemma Greenwood Oct 18, 2016

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects 7.2 billion passengers to travel in 2035, a near doubling of the 3.8 billion air travellers in 2016. The prediction is based on…

Airlines and Aviation

AVIAREPS Middle East Travel Caravan kicks off in Dubai

Gemma Greenwood Oct 17, 2016

AVIAREPS has launched the ‘AVIAREPS Middle East Travel Caravan 2016’ – a calendar of travel industry networking events that brings together some of the world’s leading destination, aviation…

Hotels

Mercure takes a ride to Shanghai Disneyland

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2016

AccorHotels has opened a new Mercure property next to the new Shanghai Disney Resort. The former Pudong International Talent City Hotel Shanghai has now been rebranded and relaunched as…

UK

African tourist boards build presence at WTM

Aaron Greenwood Oct 8, 2016

Visitors to WTM London 2016 will have the opportunity to talk to all the major African tourist boards as the region continues to raise its profile at the leading global event for the travel…

Airlines and Aviation

Brussels Airlines to fly to Mumbai

Mark Elliott Oct 5, 2016

Lufthansa has revealed that Brussels Airlines will start flying to India next year. The German carrier recently approved the full acquisition of Belgium's largest airline, which is…

Hotels

Triple launch for AccorHotels in Anhui

Mark Elliott Sep 26, 2016

The Chinese province of Anhui how has 1,500 more international hotel rooms, following the launch of three new properties by AccorHotels. In partnership with China's Wanda Group,…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2016

DOUG ANDERSON has been named CEO of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). He arrives with more than 30 years of global management experience, the last nine of which were spent…

Hotels

Preferred targets Chinese guests with UnionPay deal

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2016

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has ramped up its efforts to attract more Chinese guests by entering into a new global partnership with UnionPay International – the country's most widely-used…

Hotels

上海万达瑞华酒店开业

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2016

6月18日，上海万达瑞华酒店正式开业，亮相外滩。 作为万达酒店及度假村旗下自主管理品牌酒店中的第51家，上海万达瑞华酒店是瑞华品牌的旗舰店，也是继武汉、成都之后第三家瑞华品牌酒店。万达瑞华是万达酒店及度假村旗下的顶级奢华品牌，酒店位于黄浦江畔的核心区，其顶级奢华的高科技设施及米其林星级大厨料理的瑞酷餐厅等，都将为客人带来“至于此，心有荣焉”的奢华体验。…

Attractions & Tours

Disney warns Chinese theme park over Snow White

Mark Elliott Jun 1, 2016

Disney is planning to take action against the Dalian Wanda Group after several of its characters were spotted at the Chinese company's new theme park. The vast Nanchang Wanda Cultural…

景点和景区

“万达城”南昌开业 三个主题乐园

Mark Elliott May 30, 2016

5月28日，万达首个以“万达城”命名的超大型文旅商综合项目落户江西南昌。 “万达城”是万达文化旅游城的简称，是万达世界独创的文化旅游新产品，集合文化、旅游、商业，丰富的业态远超单一产品的主题乐园。“万达城”包括核心业态超大型万达茂、大型室外主题乐园、室内主题乐园、顶级舞台秀、酒店群、酒吧街等内容。过去说万达广场就是城市中心，现在“万达城”就是中国新的旅游中心。…

Hotels

AccorHotels opens trio at huge new Chinese theme park

Mark Elliott May 29, 2016

AccorHotels has opened a trio of new hotels at a major new Chinese theme park. The three new hotels, which will operate under the Pullman, Novotel and Mercure brands, add almost 1,400…

Airlines and Aviation

Africa air connectivity explore at Routes Africa

Mark Elliott May 15, 2016

The African aviation industry is in the spotlight with the forthcoming Route Africa 2016 forum. The forum is dedicated to development of the African aviation industry and encourage…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2016

KERRIE MATHER has been elected president of Airports Council International (ACI) Asia Pacific. Ms Mather, who is currently CEO of Sydney Airport, will now serve a two-year term with ACI.…

Hotels

万达签订五指山百城万达嘉华酒店协议

Mark Elliott Feb 29, 2016

万达酒店及度假村（Wanda Hotels&Resorts）新签订了五指山百城万达嘉华酒店管理协议，迈出了’轻资产’战略转型的第一步。 万达在此之前一直都运营着自己的酒店，现在计划进行“轻资产”转型，转而为酒店所有者管理其酒店。这些酒店将在万达名下或其他国际酒店品牌名下进行运营，这次与百城置业集团合作的五指山百城万达嘉华酒店项目就是转型的第一步。…

Hotels

成都万达瑞华酒店开业

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2015

12月18日，成都万达瑞华酒店在成都正式亮相。这是万达瑞华在西南地区的首家酒店。 成都万达瑞华酒店坐落于市区繁忙的商务区，位于人民南路与锦江的交汇处。酒店的设计风格中演绎了“新中式Art Deco”装饰艺术，芙蓉花、川式花格、流苏、灯笼等天府之国独有的巴蜀文化元素都出现在了设计的细节中。…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2015

THOMAS MANGAS has been appointed chief executive officer of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, effective 31 December. The move marks a promotion for Mangas, who is currently the…

度假村

呼和浩特万达文华酒店开业

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2015

11月29日，万达酒店及度假村在呼和浩特召开新闻发布会，宣布呼和浩特万达文华酒店正式开业。 酒店位于呼和浩特市中心，毗邻万达购物中心。距离呼和浩特白塔机场约15分钟车程；距离呼和浩特火车站10分钟车程；距离城市环城公路仅5分钟，交通极为便利。 酒店拥有313间客房和套间，面积从45平方米至220平方米不等，豪华客房和套房里可欣赏到大青山的壮丽景色。…

度假村

璞富腾亚洲新签四家酒店

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2015

全球最大的独立酒店品牌璞富腾酒店及度假村 (Preferred Hotels & Resorts℠）近日表示，在亚洲四大城市新签订了四家酒店的管理协议，包括两家即将开业的酒店和巴厘、上海的首家Legend系列酒店。 备受瞩目的巴厘岛Katamama项目，由Potato…

Hotels

Preferred adds four key properties to Asian collection

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2015

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added four key Asian properties, including two as-yet-unopened hotels and its first Legend Collection properties in Bali and Shanghai. The…

Hotels

柳州万达嘉华酒店开业

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2015

11月27日，万达酒店及度假村宣布旗下的柳州万达嘉华酒店正式开业，这是万达酒店及度假村在中国的第82家五星级酒店、第44家自营品牌酒店以及第31家万达嘉华品牌酒店。 柳州万达嘉华酒店位于柳州市新中心商业区，毗邻万达商业广场。酒店设有285间客房，以及面积从40至208平方米不等的套间，同时还设有中式、日式、国际餐厅和大堂酒廊。…

Airlines and Aviation

Air passenger numbers to reach 7bn by 2034: IATA

Aaron Greenwood Nov 29, 2015

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its updated passenger growth forecast, which predicts that passenger numbers will reach 7 billion by 2034 with a 3.8% average…

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai expands its presence in Africa

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2015

flydubai’s inaugural flight recently landed in Eritrea at the Asmara International Airport. The flight was welcomed by senior Eritrean officials including Tesfaslassie Berhane,…

度假村

万达云南推出大型度假综合区

Mark Elliott Oct 1, 2015

9月26日，历经三年建设的万达西双版纳国际度假区盛大开业。…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar launches first route between China and Australia

Mark Elliott Sep 30, 2015

Jetstar has commenced its first direct flight between mainland China and Australia. The low-cost carrier's inaugural Wuhan-Gold Coast service landed at Coolangatta Airport in…

Hotels

Hilton opens first DoubleTree in Yunnan

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2015

Hilton has opened its first DoubleTree hotel in southwest China's Yunnan province. The new DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Xishuangbanna is located within the Wanda Xishuangbanna…

Hotels

Marriott to launch in-room virtual reality

Mark Elliott Sep 10, 2015

Marriott has launched the industry's first in-room virtual reality service. In partnership with Samsung, the hotel group has created "VRoom Service", which allows guests to order…

Hotels

阜阳万达嘉华酒店已正式开业

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2015

万达酒店度假村集团本月29日在安徽阜阳新开了阜阳万达嘉华酒店。 阜阳万达嘉华酒店位于阜阳市新商务中心，毗邻大型综合购物中心阜阳万达广场，离阜阳西关机场8公里。…

Hotels

泰安万达嘉华酒店开业

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2015

万达酒店及度假村近日又在山东新开了一家酒店，泰安万达嘉华酒店于21日正式开业。 酒店位于泰安核心商圈内，位于25层至37层内。酒店拥有283间客房，客房都可以俯瞰泰安城市景致，部分山景房还可以将泰山美景尽收眼底。…

Hotels

山东东营万达嘉华酒店开业

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2015

近日，万达酒店及度假村在山东省新开了东营万达嘉华酒店，这是万达及度假村旗下第76家五星级酒店及国内第40家自营品牌酒店，也是万达嘉华品牌的第29家酒店。 8月15日正式开始营业的东营万达嘉华酒店位于东营市中心的万达广场。新酒店拥有285间客房和套间，将设有四家餐厅，其中一家餐厅主打粤菜和山东菜。…

Hotels

贝斯特韦斯特曼谷新开高阶酒店

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2015

贝斯特韦斯特酒店（Best Western）宣布了计划将在北曼谷新开一家高阶酒店。 计划于2015年第四季度开业，曼谷贝斯特韦斯特Plus酒店临近IMPACT Mueang Thong Thani会展中心、泰国政府区域以及世界医疗中心。 酒店将提供183间客房和套间，包括一系列的两卧室套间，保证酒店能适合延期停留的旅客。所有客房都将配备辅助Wifi。…

Hotels

Best Western goes upscale in north Bangkok

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2015

Best Western has announced plans to open a new upscale hotel in north Bangkok. Scheduled to launch in the fourth quarter of 2015, the new Best Western Plus Wanda Grand Hotel will be…

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai to connect Eritrea

Mark Elliott Aug 2, 2015

flydubai recently announced the addition of Eritrea to its African network. The airline will commence direct flights between Dubai and the new African destination on 25 October 2015…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2015

SEAN TREACY has become Royal Caribbean Cruises' new managing director for Singapore & Southeast Asia. Treacy has worked for the company since 2006, most recently as regional…

Hotels

万达酒店及度假村总裁钱进发布新计划

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2015

国际豪华酒店管理集团万达酒店及度假村总裁钱进先生，7月8日于太原万达文华酒店出席中国旅游饭店业协会活动，携三百多位到场宾客们共享万达文华之旅，介绍品牌的特色和未来发展动向。 钱先生在会场致辞时表示：“万达酒店及度假村以“秉承中华礼仪、创造尊崇体验、超越至善期望”为公司使命。在打造国际酒店品牌的过程中，我们希望能够始终如一地履行这一使命，将东方温情弘扬海外。”…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2015

QIAN JIN has become the new president of Wanda Hotels & Resorts. He moves to head up the fast-expanding Chinese hotel group having spent nearly 30 years with Starwood Hotels &…

Hotels

More than 240 Marriott hotels in MEA by 2020

Mark Elliott May 28, 2015

Marriott International has predicted it will achieve 50% growth in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region by 2020, according to its president and chief executive officer, Arne Sorenson.…

Hotels

eLong to focus on accommodation after Expedia stake sale

Mark Elliott May 24, 2015

eLong, one of China's largest online travel groups, will increase its focus on the accommodation sector after Expedia sells its stake in the company, Ritesh Gupta reports. Post…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar to connect Gold Coast with Wuhan

Mark Elliott May 12, 2015

Jetstar has confirmed plans to launch the first ever direct scheduled flights between the Gold Coast and Wuhan, the capital of central China's Hubei province. Commencing on 29…

Hotels

Sheraton on target for 500th hotel by 2016

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2015

The growth story for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is on track. The Group is looking forward to at least 20 new hotel openings expected by year’s end. Strong demand across…

Airlines and Aviation

Speaker list confirmed for Aviation Africa 2015

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2015

Aviation Africa 2015 organised by Arabian Aerospace will soon get together senior, influential industry figures from both Africa and the Middle East. The event is scheduled to take…

Attractions & Tours

Huge indoor movie park opens in Wuhan

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2014

A major new cinematic attraction has opened in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Developed by Dalian Wanda Group, the Wanda Movie Park is being billed as the "world's only indoor movie…

Tourism

王健林：万达将投资500亿建文化旅游城

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2014

“我没有把小马哥当成我的竞争对手，他活在理想世界里，他在线上跑的，我比较土一点，我在线下走路。他一秒钟几十万公里，线上肯定快，我走路就比较慢一点。开个玩笑。但没有把马云看成竞争对手，我们也是朋友。”香港敲钟在即，汉秀、电影乐园的全球启幕，本月各大媒体的头条注定少不了万达，少不了王健林。 相比阿里巴巴，万达商业地产的上市之路走得更加曲折些，历经十年。…

Hotels

Chinese company to become world’s biggest luxury hotel owner

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2014

China's Dalian Wanda Group is accelerating the expansion of its luxury hotel business, with plans to become the world's largest five-star hotel owner in 2015. The company's…

Tourism

广之旅携手贵州旅游局、武汉万达乐园打造新线路

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2014

近日，广之旅分别携手万达集团及贵州旅游局，宣传高铁旅游新线路，万达斥资25亿和35亿在武汉打造了汉秀和万达电影乐园；而随著贵广高铁正式开通的临近，贵州省旅游局则启动了“贵广高铁旅游月”仪式，以期抢夺开通后的旅游“开门红”。…

Hotels

山东省首家万达文华酒店开业

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2014

万达酒店及度假村管理有限公司郑重宣布，旗下位于山东省的首家万达文华酒店 -- 烟台万达文华酒店荣耀揭幕。这是万达酒店及度假村管理有限公司在中国开业的第67家五星级酒店，第30家自营酒店，第9家万达文华品牌豪华酒店，同时也是山东省第一家万达文华酒店。…

Hotels

云南首家万达文华酒店开业

Mark Elliott Nov 2, 2014

万达酒店及度假村管理有限公司宣布旗下第65家五星级酒店 -- 昆明万达文华酒店于2014年10月31日盛大开业。这是万达酒店及度假村管理有限公司在云南省的首家万达文华品牌酒店，也是其在中国的第28家自营品牌酒店、第8家万达文华品牌酒店。同时恰逢第100座万达广场在昆明正式开业。…

Airlines and Aviation

World Travel Market: The competitions and events

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2014

Competitions Qatar Tourism Authority and Qatar Airways will be running a social media competition to celebrate the recent launch of its A380 service from London to Doha. Those that…

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai expands in East Africa

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2014

flydubai recently announced the inaugural flight to Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar in Tanzania. The new routes further underline the airline’s rapid expansion in Africa. In 2014, flydubai…

Hotels

Uganda gets its first Carlson Rezidor property

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2014

The Carlson Rezidor is keen to expand its presence in the Africa market. In light of its expansion, the hotel Group announced its first property in Uganda - the Radisson Blu Hotel…

Hotels

Marriott’s Africa expansion gathers momentum

Mark Elliott Oct 1, 2014

Marriott International has showcased its aggressive Africa schedule which is fast gathering momentum. The Group’s schedule namely is 30 property openings across the continent by 2020,…

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai expands Tanzania network

Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2014

flydubai recently announced launch of flights to Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar and Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Flights to the East African country will commence in October, expanding the network…

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai adds three new routes in East Africa

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2014

flydubai today announced the addition of three new East African routes. With the launch of flights in September 2014 to Bujumbura in Burundi, Entebbe in Uganda and Kigali in Rwanda,…

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Chamber looks to strengthen Africa presence

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2014

In preparation for the 2nd Africa Global Business Forum (AGBF), the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has intensified its preparations. The event is scheduled to be held on 1-2…

Hotels

万达酒店进驻山东

Simon Willmore Jul 11, 2014

据华夏时报报道，近日，万达酒店及度假村旗下位于山东济宁的标准五星级酒店-济宁万达嘉华酒店盛大开业。这是万达酒店及度假村管理有限公司在山东省的首家万达嘉华品牌酒店，也是“万达嘉华”品牌的第15家酒店。…

Hotels

Accor expands Pullman brand in China

Mark Elliott May 23, 2014

Accor has launched another new Pullman hotel in China. The Pullman Weifang Wanda becomes the first upscale international hotel in the city of Weifang, Shandong province. It offers…

Hotels

Starwood Hotels strengthens Africa presence

Mark Elliott May 5, 2014

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide recently signed an agreement with Century Park and Hotel Residences Ltd to open a new Sheraton hotel in Kigali. The new property is scheduled to…

Appointments

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2014

TAN CHOON KWANG has been named as the new chief operating officer of Meritus Hotels & Resorts. A seasoned hotelier, Tan has more than 30 years of expertise in Singapore, France,…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA expands Ethiopian codeshare

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2013

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has expanded its codeshare agreement with Ethiopian Airlines. From 3 December 2013, the two Star Alliance partners will join forces on Ethiopian's new service…

OTAs & Tour Operators

G gets more comfortable

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2013

G Adventures has increased the number of Comfort tours for 2014 due to increased demand. Twenty one new Comfort trips have been added all with handpicked accommodation and extras such…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways joins oneworld

Mark Elliott Oct 29, 2013

Qatar Airways officially becomes a member of the oneworld alliance today. The airline will become the first major Gulf carrier to join an airline alliance in a ceremony at Doha's…

Events

Africa Pavilion at EIBTM 2013

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2013

EIBTM has introduced a dedicated Africa Pavilion at the 2013 edition. The pavilion has been introduced following an increased demand from international buyers seeking to place outbound MICE…

Appointments

Taleb Rifai re-elected UNWTO secretary-general

Mark Elliott Aug 29, 2013

The head of the United Nations World Tourism Organization, Jordanian national Taleb Rifai, has been re-elected for a second term as secretary-general of the body. The announcement was…

Hotels

Marriott posts 25% growth for MEA

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2013

Marriott International Inc recently announced its performance for Middle East and Africa. The second quarter global results saw a 25% growth in net income over 2012. The Group also announced…

Hotels

JW Marriott plans to reopen Tripoli Hotel

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2013

The JW Marriott hotel in Tripoli will reopen soon, as reported in Tripoli Post. The hotel which briefly opened its doors before the political unrest that started in 2011 is now expected to…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways prepares for Ethiopia

Mark Elliott Jul 16, 2013

Qatar Airways is set to launch three-flights-a-week to Addis Ababa. The new flights will commence from 18 September 2013. The route will be serviced with an Airbus A320 in a two-class…

Hotels

Hilton brings DoubleTree to Three Gorges

Mark Elliott Jul 5, 2013

Hilton has launched its DoubleTree brand in a city close to China's Three Gorges Dam. The DoubleTree by Hilton Chongqing-Wanzhou is a new 22-storey hotel developed by the Dalian Wanda…

Events

Thirsty Thursday returns to the Shanghai Marriott

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2012 17

*  Your Email Address:     Salutation: SalutationMsMrsMrDrProf     Firstname:     Lastname:     Company:     JobTitle: -- Please choose a job…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to join oneworld

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2012 15

Qatar Airways will become a member of oneworld, making it the first Gulf carrier to join an airline alliance. The Doha-based airline’s election as a oneworld member designate was announced…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to join oneworld

Oct 9, 2012 16

Qatar Airways will become a member of oneworld, making it the first Gulf carrier to join an airline alliance. The Doha-based airline's election as a oneworld member designate was announced…

Global

Thirsty Thursday Survey

Mark Elliott Sep 4, 2012 9

Dear Industry friends, We would like to get your view on our Thirsty Thursday event held monthly in Dubai. Two lucky entrants will get a special prize at the next Thirsty Thursday event…

Events

Travel Daily ‘Iftar Evening’ – Aug 14th, 2012

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2012 0

Travel Daily Middle East brings to you the annual ‘Iftar Evening’ Come join us on Aug 14th for a special evening filled with traditional delicacies, lavish buffet and chilled out networking…

Tourism Boards

Africa news round-up (04/07/12)

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2012 9

Airline, tour operator, hotel and tourism news from the Africa region.  FastJet to launch in October Africa’s new low-cost carrier FastJet has announced it will launch with the…

Africa

African Briefs

Jul 4, 2012 6

Rwanda Africa’s fastest-growing air market Rwanda is the fastest growing aviation market in Africa, according to a new report. OAG’s latest Market Analysis report revealed that the number…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways expands into Mozambique

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2012 0

Qatar Airways announced a further expansion with plans to launch scheduled flights to Mozambique, effective October 31st, 2012. The route will be serviced with thrice-weekly flights…

UK

Caribbean Airlines Thirsty Thursday London 24 May

Mark Elliott May 14, 2012 19

 Travel Daily UK has teamed up with Caribbean Airlines to host our next  Thirsty  Thursday event  in London! See photos and a write-up from the event here Join us on 24…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Europa

Mark Elliott May 8, 2012 16

CELEBRATE THE LAUNCH OF AIR EUROPA’S DAILY SERVICE TO LIMA AND WIN A BOTTLE OF WINE To celebrate Air Europa’s daily service to Lima from 26 June, the Latin America specialist is giving…

Hotels

Hilton opens in Nanjing

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2011 17

Hilton has announced the opening of the new 355-room Hilton Nanjing in eastern China's Jiangsu province. Part of Nanjing Wanda Plaza, the hotel provides guests with direct access to shopping…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to launch Perth flights

Mark Elliott Nov 16, 2011 0

Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch direct flights to Perth in 2012. The Australian city forms part of a major expansion plan for the airline that will see it add nine new…

Hotels

Hyatt opens in Jinan

Sep 30, 2011

Hyatt has opened its first hotel in Jinan, the capital of northeast China's Shandong province. The Hyatt Regency Jinan occupies a 28-storey tower adjacent to the Wanda Plaza retail hub,…

By the Way

Guests rest in peace at Japanese hotels

Mark Elliott Sep 26, 2011

A new niche market is opening up in the Japanese hotel industry, hotels for the dead. With an aging population, Japan has a death rate of 1 in 100, which is equal to that of Cote D'Ivoire…

Tourism

Indonesia to offer varied products to Indian travellers

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2011

Indonesia is planning to promote the varied spread of offerings in the country to the Indian travellers. At the recently-held PATA Mart in Delhi, Sapta Nirwandar, Director General of…

Hotels

Hilton opens second hotel in Guangzhou

Sep 1, 2011

Hilton Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its third new hotel in China in less than two months. Hilton Guangzhou Baiyun, located as part of Wanda Plaza in the city's Baiyun…

United States

‘Travel advisors will never go away,” Preferred Hotel Group president

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2011

Natural disasters, the economy and political unrest have continued to affect our lives in the past year but for Lindsey Ueberroth, president of Preferred Hotel Group (PHG), one sector will…

Cruise

Cruise Shipping Asia announces line-up

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2011

Cruise Shipping Asia has released its preliminary conference agenda and confirmed participants ahead of its debut at Singapore's Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre on 16-18…

Indonesia

Indonesia expects influx of GCC visitors

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2011

Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago of more than 17,500 islands, expects visitor numbers from the Middle East to rise after enjoying a successful showing at Arabian Travel Market…

Hotels

Marriott to open 50 new hotels over next four years

Jun 8, 2011

Marriott International's signature brand, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, has announced its global pipeline of nearly 50 new hotels and resorts to open in the next four years, representing a…

Hotels

Marriott Hotels & Resorts announces 50-hotel pipeline

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2011

Marriott International's signature brand Marriott Hotels & Resorts has announced it has 50 hotel openings in the pipeline for the next four years. The multi-billion investment will…

Airlines and Aviation

Flight attendants welcome bin Laden death

Mark Elliott May 3, 2011

The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) has issued the following statement following the death of Osama bin Laden: "Ten years after September 11 th emotions still run deep.  We are…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Madagascar aircraft added to EC aviation blacklist

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2011

Air Madagascar's Boeing 767s have been added to the European Commission's aviation blacklist on safety grounds. The new ruling states that the wide-body planes, which operate an…

Airlines and Aviation

EU updates airline ‘blacklist’

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2011

The European Commission has updated its aviation blacklist, with the most significant addition being two of Air Madagascar's Boeing 767 aircraft. The new ruling states that the wide-body…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Madagascar planes put on EU blacklist

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2011

The European Commission has updated its aviation blacklist, with the most significant addition being two of Air Madagascar's Boeing 767 aircraft. The new ruling states that the wide-body…

Global

Accor opens new Mercure in Beijing

Mark Elliott Apr 21, 2010

Beijing, 21 April 2010 - Accor, one of the most dynamic international hotel groups in China, announced yesterday the opening of Mercure Beijing Downtown, a worthy…

Global

All Philippine airlines banned put on EU blacklist

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2010

The European Commission has adopted today the thirteenth update of the Community's list of airlines banned in the European Union to include all air carriers of two additional countries:…

Global

Travelport expands e-ticketing in Africa

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2010

Langley, UK, 29 March 2010 - Travelport is expanding the convenience of e-ticketing to Galileo-connected users in Africa, with approved travel agents for six African and…

Global

Travelport expand e-ticketing solution in Africa

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2010

Travelport is expanding its e-ticketing services to Galileo-connected users in Africa.Through the Electronic Transitional Automated Ticketing (ETAT) system, travel agents for six…

Global

Bangladesh to host regional climate change conference

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2010

A two-day climate conference will be held the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka, on 19-20 May, Xinhua has reported. The event will bring delegates from Bangladesh, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Cheapflights reveals top three emerging destinations

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2010

China, Rwanda and Nicaragua have become Cheapflight UK's top three destinations.Flights to China rose by 144% from year-on- year, followed by Rwanda with a 47% increase and…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines expand codeshare

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2010

Lufthansa customers can now book codeshare flights with Brussels Airlines to four more destinations in Africa. For the first time, passengers can thus fly with the Belgian carrier from…

Belgium

Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines expand codeshare

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2010

Lufthansa customers can now book codeshare flights with Brussels Airlines to four more destinations in Africa. For the first time, passengers can thus fly with the Belgian carrier from…

Global

Finnair provides aid for Indian children

Mark Elliott Dec 1, 2009

Today, Finnair and UNICEF begin this year's Change for Good campaign. The new subject of the collection is UNICEF's Clean Water and Environment for the Children of India programme over…

Global

Finnair announces ‘Change for Good’ campaign

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2009

Finnair announces this year's Change for Good campaign on Global Handwashing Day, which is today. The new subject of the collection is UNICEF's Clean Water and Environment for the…

Global

Sofitel unveils first five-star hotel in Yinzhou

Mark Elliott Apr 30, 2009

Sofitel has announced the opening of the first five-star hotel in Yinzhou district of China. The Sofitel Wanda Ningbo, in Zhejiang province, is located just 15 minutes from…

Global

More Asian carriers hit by EU ban

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2009

Bloombergreported that Kazakhstan's AirCompany Kokshetau, ATMA Airlines, Berkut Air, East Wing, Sayat Air and StarlineKZ have been hit by the ban, as well as…

Events

Indonesia tourism generates IDR70 trillion

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2009

The Indonesian tourism industry contributed up to IDR70 trillion (US$6.3 billion) towards the nation's economy in 2008, the Jakarta Post has report the Indonesia's Ministry of Culture…

Features

Indo arrivals to rise 25% in 2009 - Ministry

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2008

Despite being almost certain to fail in meeting this year's tourism arrivals target, Indonesia has said that it expects the industry to record a 25% rise in arrivals next year, the…

Human Resources

Indonesian trade show disappoints

Mark Elliott Oct 17, 2008

Indonesian tourism players taking part in the country's key travel fair are disappointed with the event's failure to attract more foreign buyers, a Jakarta Post report said. Only a…

Human Resources

Kuta Beach closed to tourists

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2008

Kuta Beach, Bali's most popular beach and busiest tourist spot, was closed for four hours on Tuesday due to high winds, Antara has reported. The measures were imposed from 12…

Features

Accor adds 62 new hotels in China

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2007

The rapid development was announced at Accor's annual 'World of Accor' expo at the Sofitel Wanda Beijing, which opened last month as the signature - and 50th - hotel for the…

Features

Tourism defence against Avian Flu tested

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2007

Theproject involved 70 participants from more than 15 countries and several UNAgencies. Thegroup modelled the impact of an evolving pandemic in the Asia Pacific region,…