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by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel & Tourism News Airbus is to participate in Intersec 2023, the leading trade fair for safety, security, and fire protection. The post…

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel & Tourism News Tourism and hospitality professionals from around the world can now register to attend Arabian Travel Market (ATM)…

China’s aviation regulator plans to restore flight capacity to 70% of pre-pandemic levels by January 6, and to 88% by January 31 Flight bookings surge as China ends its zero-COVID policy

The Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau (OCTB, President: Hiroshi Mizohata) and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) on December 19, 2022, signed a Memorandum of…

Geopolitical tensions and economic challenges seem to have impacted deal-making sentiments for the Travel & Tourism sector in 2022. Travel and Tourism deal activity dips 3.4% in 2022

Accor has announced that it is bringing its leading Mercure hotel brand back to the coastal holiday hotspot of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland with the opening of new Mercure Cairns.…

To target the growing demand from Young Indians, Thomas Cook (India) Limited launched a new campaign focusing on Gen Z travelers. Thomas Cook India targets Gen Z travelers

JW Marriott, a luxury hotel brand owned by Marriott International, announced the arrival of its second property in Germany with the opening of JW Marriott Hotel Berlin. JW Marriott Hotel…

Centara Hotels & Resorts has confirmed signing of hotel management agreement extensions by Thirayuth Chirathivat, CEO of Centara Hotels & Resorts. Centara extends management…

HKTB aims to spur the recovery of the MICE industry in Hong Kong and consolidate Hong Kong's position as a preferred MICE destination. Business events return to Hong Kong in 2023 with four…

A celebration fit for the world’s newest wonder lit up Port Canaveral, Florida, last night when Royal Caribbean International officially welcomed Wonder of the Seas into the…

There is a high demand for travel brands to do more to feature inclusive and diverse content creators and experiences. Travelers want more inclusive, authentic content on social media

Despite global economic uncertainties, there are plenty of reasons for the airline industry to be optimistic about 2023. Airlines cut losses in 2022 and return to profit in 2023

Today, Hilton, announced the signing of a brand and management agreement with EKN Development Group to welcome the iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand to Nevada’s Crystal Bay…

Airbus has revealed that it is developing a hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine. The propulsion system is being considered as one of the potential solutions to equip its zero-emission aircraft…

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced the renewal of its distribution agreement with Air Niugini. The deal…

As consumers become more time-poor, they not only want to have everything in their hand, nut a one-stop-shop for all travel needs too. Six trends predicted to shape travel ecosystem in 2023…

Flights from Muscat depart on Sundays, Tuesdays & Fridays, return flights from Bangkok are scheduled for Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. New Muscat to Bangkok direct flight on…

For the first time ever, the Tobago Tourism Agency Limited will be hosting a domestic tourism roadshow experience by Tobagonians and for Tobagonians called “We Are Tobago”. Hosted as part of…

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has been awarded Thailand Sustainability Investment (THSI) status for the fifth consecutive year by the Stock Exchange of…

Radisson Hotel Group is accelerating the expansion of its portfolio in Thailand with the signing of Radisson Resort & Spa Hua Hin, an upscale beachfront resort with Destination Group,…

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, today unveiled its refreshed hospitality brand, Somerset. A brand that champions inclusivity and…

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has confirmed the signing of a new contract agreement with Dr. Pornsak Thantapakul, CEO and Managing Director of Anda Beach…

As Platinum sponsor for Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2023 (GGHK), Marriott Bonvoy – Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, award-winning loyalty program, and endless…

Thomas Cook (India) Limited – India’s leading omnichannel travel services company, has announced the launch of Holiday Mate – an online B2B tool that empowers its travel agent…

The Lufthansa Group is looking for new employees. The group has already brought several thousand people on board in the current year – the company is planning to hire 20,000 people in…

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, today announced the conferment of Recognized Standard by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council…

MSC Cruises today officially took delivery of its new fun-filled flagship, the striking MSC Seascape – the largest cruise ship to be built in Italy. The delivery took place in the presence…

Marriott International, Inc., today announced plans to expand its select service portfolio in Greater China with the expected addition of 30 hotels in the segment by the end of 2023. The…

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, celebrates the reopening of Centara Anda Dhevi Resort & Spa Krabi on 15th  November 2022 with a special ‘The Place to…

Bahrain has seen strong growth in the financial services, technology innovation, manufacturing and logistics sectors in recent years. Bahrain International Airport to host Routes World 2024…

Air Astana has signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation for the long-term lease of three new wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The leased aircraft are scheduled to begin arriving from…

Americans spent $15.5 billion traveling abroad, yielding a balance of trade deficit of $802 million for the month. International visitors spent $14.7 billion in US in September

Saudi’s Vision 2030 strategy is an ambitious blueprint for the future that is transforming Saudi with tourism at the heart. Saudi is WTM London’s Premier Partner for 2nd year

New regulation would effectively ban the sale of all new gasoline & diesel vehicles in the European Union countries starting from 2035. EU to ban gasoline cars from 2035

Boeing and WestJet today announced the airline is strengthening its commitment to the 737 MAX family with an order for 42 737-10s and options for an additional 22 jets. With industry-leading…

Everhome Suites—the newest brand launched by Choice Hotels International, Inc. —today celebrates the grand opening of its first hotel: the Everhome Suites Corona. The milestone opening comes…

SITA and Middle East Airlines–Air Liban (MEA) have renewed a technology contract and moved the airport’s baggage reconciliation system (BRS) at Rafic Hariri International Airport…

easyJet is to upgrade its A320 Family fleet with Airbus’ “Descent Profile Optimization” (DPO) – a fuel-saving enhancement to the aircraft’s on-board Flight Management System (FMS)…

New joint business gives passengers enhanced access between destinations in Europe and the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Oceania Qatar Airways & British Airways form largest airline…

An Accessibility Hub has been added to the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef destination website to assist travellers with mobility impairment select activities and itineraries for their…

Heathrow has today invited the SME community to reconnect with its multi-billion-pound supply chain. These SMEs can be a part of the airport’s continued recovery, contributing to the local…

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a wholly owned lodging business unit owned by CapitaLand Investment Limited, has today unveiled the refresh of its fastest growing brand, Citadines, with 80…

Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, today announced it has renewed a multi-year agreement with Hopper, the…

At Avani Hotels & Resorts around the world we share a common goal and vision which is to contribute to a greener future. From eliminating single use plastic, committing to growing and…

Xiamen Airlines has placed a firm order for 40 A320neo Family aircraft switching to Airbus for its fleet growth, making the airline the newest Airbus customer. The agreement was announced by…

SITA, IT provider to the air transport industry, today announced the launch of a partnership program aimed at joining hands with key partners as it embarks on a new path to growth. Through…

Thailand Deputy Secretary-General to the PM disclosed that the government has set a tourism target to reach 80% of its 2019 level in 2023. Thailand anticipates tourism revenue of 2.38…

BWH Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is expanding its footprint with the addition of several new properties in select regions across the globe. A modern…

Ms. Mwakatobe is expected to turn the country’s second largest airport into a fully-fledged commercial hub and state-of-the-art gateway First female CEO at Kilimanjaro International Airport…

The 21-story, 785,000-square-foot facility in Bethesda, Maryland will be home to associates supporting over 8K hotels in 139 countries Marriott International opens its new global…

Hamleys toy retailer was founded by William Hamley as "Noah's Ark" in High Holborn, London, United Kingdom in 1760 World’s oldest toy store opens at Doha Hamad Airport

Hilton's new hotel will set the stage for a new standard of hospitality in Times Square, for today’s discerning traveler Hilton to debut its newest hotel brand in New York Times Square

IATA's airline passenger data for July 2022 showing that the recovery in global air travel continues to be strong IATA: Global air traffic was up 58.8% in July 2022

Demand for extended-stay accommodations continues to surge as interest continues to grow among both guests and developers Wyndham announces new extended-stay brand with 72 hotels

The airline responds to growing customer demand with more travel confidence and the easing of international travel protocols New Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah flights on Turkish Airlines

This year’s show is back to its pre-pandemic format, with hundreds of destinations exhibiting and brands showcasing their new products. Registration opens for World Travel Market London…

Malaysia Airlines will use Sabre’s network planning and optimization products for critical decision support Malaysia Airlines signs agreement with Sabre

Reaching its weakest point since 2002, common European block currency nosedived below $0.99 for the first time in 20 years European currency sinks to twenty-year low

Australian healthcare, hospitality and agriculture sectors have been hit particularly hard by workforce shortages Australia lets more migrants in due to massive labor shortages

Korean Air will operate a weekly service to Budapest from its Seoul Incheon hub, beginning on 3 October, 2022 New Seoul Incheon flights from Budapest on Korean Air

Build-up of 787 fleet starts with today's addition of D-ABPA – a total of 31 more 787 deliveries expected by 2027 First Lufthansa Boeing 787 lands at Frankfurt Airport

Over half of businesses (54%) become profitable after their first year, with travel and transport companies making money the fastest. Travel businesses quickest sector to become profitable…

In addition to launching United for Business Blueprint, United will begin rolling out a new website in late 2022 United Airlines to launch new platforms for corporate customers

Rapidly growing collection helps travelers discover many established and emerging destinations across the country Radisson Hotel Group set for massive Vietnam expansion

New Boeing center in Japan will focus on sustainable aviation fuels, electric/hydrogen propulsion, robotics, digitization and composites Boeing to open new Japan Research & Technology…

New Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights built upon United Airlines existing year-round New York/Newark to Cape Town service New United Airlines nonstop Washington D.C. to Cape Town flight…

In a merger that would create the nation’s fifth largest air carrier, JetBlue will acquire Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion JetBlue to buy Spirit after Frontier deal falls apart

602,000 pilots, 610,000 maintenance technicians and 899,000 cabin crew members will be needed to support the global commercial fleet Boeing: 2.1 million new aviation personnel needed

The new aircraft are significantly quieter, with half the noise footprint of the older aircraft they are replacing easyJet confirms order for 56 Airbus A320neo planes

Delta Air Lines' total firm order for Airbus A220 jets is now 107 aircraft - 45 A220-100s and 62 A220-300s Delta Air Lines ups Airbus A220 order to 107 aircraft

Bali has everything for adventure enthusiasts and the solo traveler in search of tranquility, ranging from waterfalls to nightclubs to treks Indonesia seeks to revive and boost Bali tourism…

The addition of these properties is part of company's effort to strategically expand its footprint in key destinations across the globe WorldHotels adds four new hotels in Europe

There is a 50% probability of the European currency reaching parity with the US dollar in August of this year As euro sinks against dollar, is it time for that European trip?

Many major international route areas – including within Europe, and the Middle East-North America - are already exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels International travel surge drives May air…

New lounge facilities will provide a peaceful haven to Qatar Airways Platinum, Gold and Silver loyalty members Qatar Airways unveils Platinum, Gold and Silver lounges

Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines placed an order with Airbus for 292 new A320 aircraft Four Chinese airlines order 292 new Airbus A320 jets

Paris Saint-Germain is an iconic global club that transcends sport and incorporates the worlds of entertainment and fashion Qatar Airways seals new deal with Paris Saint-Germain

Costa Cruises today celebrated in the port of Barcelona, Spain, the christening ceremony of Costa Toscana, the newest Italian-flagged ship in the Costa Cruises fleet, with the theme of “The…

According to the 2021/21 annual report, published by Qatar Airways Group, the company recorded its strongest financial performance during that period, 200 percent above its highest annual…

eTurboNews | eTN What about investing $1 trillion in tourism. This is serious business by any standard, and the oil-rich kingdom of Saudi Arabia is doing it. The Kingdom hopes for 100…

Low-cost airlines will emerge from pandemic stronger than ever - Rising living costs and increased airfares will lead to passengers, who may traditionally prefer to stay loyal to national…

Lufthansa Group is buying new Boeing 777-8 and 787 aircraft - The Lufthansa Group is buying more state-of-the-art long-haul aircraft. The Executive Board has decided to purchase: –…

Cutting-edge learnings at IMEX in Frankfurt - “I believe that when each of us grows then our teams and organizations grow. Organizations change person by person.” Dawn Wray from the…

Explore Uganda wins big at International Tourism Film Festival Africa - Uganda has been crowned this year’s Grand Prix and two-times Gold awardwinner by the International Tourism Film…

European hotel transactions: What to expect in 2022 - The transactions market is continuing to build, with trophy assets and platforms highly sought after, as the pandemic drop-off in…

Spirit Airlines turns down JetBlue offer, favors Frontier - In April, Spirit Airlines’ Board of Directors said that after speaking with financial and legal advisers, it believed…

eTurboNews | eTN Packing up and moving to a foreign country is something we all consider from time to time. Work is a major factor that must be considered when looking at moving to a new…

Lufthansa now integrates carbon-neutral flying option into booking - With a single click, Lufthansa customers can now easily minimize carbon emissions of their flights. After flight…

Sustainability themed Turkish Airlines aircraft takes to the skies - Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines introduced a special design element adorned with…

In August 2021, Tranio joined forces with the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) to conduct a joint survey on the impact the global COVID-19 pandemic has had on the hospitality…

Tech analyst company CBInsights argues that travel tech is evolving faster than Pokemon.