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Maiden Travel Business Azerbaijan to take place in April in Baku

Megha Paul Feb 20, 2020

Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), the national promotion body designed to support the growth of the country's tourism industry, will host Travel Business Azerbaijan on 29 April, 2020.…

Ras Al Khaimah unveils adventure peak atop Jebel Jais

Megha Paul Feb 20, 2020

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority has unveiled the Jais Adventure Peak, a collection of adventure attractions perched atop the UAE’s highest mountain, Jebel Jais. The…

After a decade, TUI rejoins SPAA

Megha Paul Feb 20, 2020

TUI UK & Ireland, part of TUI Group and one of the world’s leading travel companies, has returned to membership of the Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) after 10 years.…

Travel agents to benefit as Singapore Airlines brings KrisConnect to India

Megha Paul Feb 20, 2020

As part of Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) efforts to deliver an enriched experience to customers, a wider range of fares and personalised content will be provided to its travel trade partners…

Cruise

Fred. Olsen and ORCA confirm inaugural whale-watching programme

Megha Paul Feb 20, 2020

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed a nine-cruise whale-watching programme as part of its first official year in partnership with marine conservation charity Oceans Research and…

ANA heralds in digital decade by announcing cargo distribution partnership

Megha Paul Feb 20, 2020

All Nippon Airways, Japan’s largest airline, heralds in the new decade by joining leading online platform cargo.one to offer its cargo customers e-booking capabilities. Furthermore, the…

British Airways offers up to double Avios on e-store purchases

Megha Paul Feb 20, 2020

British Airways Executive Club members could be even closer to unlocking exciting travel rewards by earning up to double Avios this month when shopping at selected retailers, including…

two point four shows classrooms go beyond four walls

Megha Paul Feb 20, 2020

two point four, a new family-orientated experiential travel operator, has announced a range of educational experiences for young children showcasing that classrooms go beyond four walls…

How did Airbus fare in 2019?

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

Airbus has reported full-year (FY) 2019 consolidated financial results and provided guidance for 2020. “We achieved a great deal in 2019. We delivered a strong underlying financial…

Dusit Thani Maldives opens new pop-up restaurant

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

Dusit Thani Maldives, a luxury Thai-inspired resort on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, is ready to revitalise the taste buds of visiting foodies by presenting La Parrillada, a new pop-up…

Radisson signs 17 hotels in India in 2020

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

Radisson Hotel Group has celebrated the start of the new decade by announcing the signing of 17 new hotels in India. As it enters the third year of ‘Destination 2022’, the group's global…

New accolade for Athenee Hotel in Bangkok

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

Forbes Travel Guide (FTG), the world-renowned and only global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants and spas, announced its annual star rating list, presenting The Athenee Hotel,…

Consumer

Going Carbon Neutral: Lotus Asia Tours joins movement to protect the planet

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

Starting from 1 April 2020, all scheduled tours of Lotus Asia Tours will be entirely climate neutral, the company said. This means that all greenhouse gas emissions that will be…

No place like the UK: Reimagined movie posters inspired by popular tourist destinations

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

A series of reimagined film posters from rental company Holiday Cottages places popular onscreen characters in recognisable settings across the UK, to see why there’s really no place…

January woes: Travel reservations to China plummet 79%

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

The coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the world economy. The increase in cases throughout China and the uncertainty generated after the international alert declared by the World…

Hospitality

Locke at Broken Wharf to open at London’s Millennium Bridge

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

This March, pioneering hospitality brand Locke will open its second hotel in the capital on the Thames at London’s Millennium Bridge. The 113-room Locke at Broken Wharf is located…

Corporate & Business

Erica Antony to steer CWT’s go-to-market strategy

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, has announced the appointment of Erica Antony as chief product officer. In this newly created role, she will provide dedicated leadership and…

Tourism Authority of Thailand turns 60 in style with ‘Luxperience’

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

Marking its 60th anniversary, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) celebrated with a glamourous event at CE LA VI Dubai under the theme ‘Luxperience’ in partnership with Siam…

Most TMCs place high value on ABTA membership

Alastair Newport Feb 19, 2020

New research, from Censuswide, released ahead of the Business Travel Show this month, finds over four in five (83%) managers say that membership of ABTA is very important or important when…

The best and worst times to book flights revealed

Kristin Mariano Feb 18, 2020

Travel booking platform Qtrip.com crunched more than 917 million airfares in 8,000 markets to reveal the best and worst times to book US domestic flights for its Annual Airfare Study.

Spain reigns for British holidaymakers

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020

Bookings made by partner agents of luxury operator Classic Collection Holidays, have revealed that whilst Spain looks set to be the most popular destination once again this year, hot…

CMV announces Amy Johnson’s 2021 voyages

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has revealed details of more 2021 departures aboard Amy Johnson, latest ship to join its fleet. The ship will sail from London Tilbury on 20 June…

China hotel performance could recover quickly: STR

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020

Amid the current outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), leading market research firm STR analysed historical data for China and found that the country’s hotel performance recovered quickly…

Tourism Australia’s business events enhances presence at AIME 2020

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020

Tourism Australia’s dedicated business events unit, Business Events Australia has chosen to enhance its presence at AIME 2020 following the challenging start to the year, with the double…

MIAT Mongolian Airlines selects Sabre to drive ambitious growth plans for 2020 and beyond

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020

Sabre Corporation, the technology and software company powering the global travel industry, today announced a new alliance with national carrier MIAT Mongolian Airlines. The long-term…

Dubai Tourism Innovation hub unveiled

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020

Accenture has opened the Dubai Tourism Innovation Hub, the company’s first innovation hub in the Middle East and North Africa region. Located in Dubai Media City, it is an immersive…

Deltin launches first international casino at Marriott Hotel in Kathmandu, Nepal

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020

Deltin Group recently launched its first international venture Deltin Casino at The Marriot Hotel at Kathmandu Naxal Nepal. This new venture is a result of the company’s agreement with…

Serving up smiles this Random Acts of Kindness Day

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020

Jet2.com celebrated its new children’s meal boxes being served onboard for the first time, by handing out complimentary meals to youngsters on flights this Random Acts of Kindness Day.…

Cruise

Norwegian Spirit emerges post USD 100-million revitalisation

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020

Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its updated cruise ship, Norwegian Spirit, following a USD 100-million overhaul as part of The Norwegian Edge programme. The ship emerged from a 43-day…

Bengaluru-Seattle direct flight to begin this October

Megha Paul Feb 18, 2020

American Airlines has announced daily non-stop flight between Bengaluru and Seattle in the US from October 2020. This would be the first non-stop flight between Bengaluru and the US.…

Going naked: Europeans on going on a naturist holiday

Kristin Mariano Feb 18, 2020

Garden furniture website FarawayFurniture.com predicted that naturist holidays are going to be a travel trend that is set to take over 2020, with a whopping 543,000 average monthly searches…

Tourism

5 most popular destinations for UK business travellers

Kristin Mariano Feb 17, 2020

Latest research has revealed the locations most popular with those travelling overseas for business in the last year.

Emirates to serve 40 unique culinary creations across network for Valentine’s Day

Megha Paul Feb 14, 2020

Emirates is creating a memorable travel experience for its customers for Valentine’s Day. The airline will serve 40 unique Valentine’s Day themed desserts and treats on board and across…

Maldives is the favourite honeymoon destination for 2020, finds Kuoni

Megha Paul Feb 14, 2020

The Maldives tops the list of favourite honeymoon destinations for 2020, closely followed by Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Bali and Thailand, according to a report from Kuoni. The good news is…

Finnair adds extra frequencies to New York JFK airport for summer 2020

Megha Paul Feb 14, 2020

Finnair is adding additional frequencies to its popular New York JFK route for the upcoming summer 2020 season. With these new frequencies, it is adding a total of 250 flights between…

9% increase in UK travel this May Bank Holiday

Megha Paul Feb 14, 2020

9% more Brits are flying over the first three-day weekend in May this year, with Poland’s Krakow as the winning destination. This was revealed by online travel agent Opodo. As the…

STAAH launches e-book on revenue management collated by industry leaders

Megha Paul Feb 14, 2020

Leading cloud-based hospitality technology solution provider, STAAH, has launched its e-book on revenue management for the hospitality industry. The e-book aims to make the technical and…

Hospitality

Wyndham Grand enters Portugal in heart of Algarve

Megha Paul Feb 14, 2020

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its flagship upper-upscale Wyndham Grand brand with the opening of Wyndham Grand Algarve in the world-famous leisure and golf destination…

Etihad unveils subscription-based travel solution

Megha Paul Feb 14, 2020

Etihad Airways has announced a partnership with Norwegian technology developer Braathens IT, to develop TravelPass, an innovative travel solution initially aimed at corporate and…

Japan

JAL: “We are aiming to differentiate our travel offers based on value rather than just price”

Alastair Newport Feb 14, 2020

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced its ongoing retail transformation following the recent move by the airline to deepen its strategic distribution partnership with Amadeus, which has become…

Caribbean

BA picks up St Lucia service after Virgin Atlantic drops popular winter sun destination

Alastair Newport Feb 13, 2020

British Airways has announced a new tranche of flights for passengers travelling to winter-sun hot-spots St Lucia, Cape Town and Cancun from London Gatwick. The airline will launch the…

ABTA welcomes 36 new members and partners

Alastair Newport Feb 13, 2020

From August 2019 to January 2020, 22 new Members joined ABTA, The Travel Association, including four dual Members, two retail Members and 16 trading solely as a Principal; in addition, 14…

Spear Travels to adopt caravan for Family Holiday Association

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

Spear Travels have pledged to raise GBP 10,000 (USD 12,892.50) throughout 2020 as part of its ‘Adopt a Caravan’ initiative, covering the costs of running one of caravans of Family…

Hospitality

Deutsche Hospitality opens second IntercityHotel in Hannover

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

Another new generation IntercityHotel has joined the Deutsche Hospitality portfolio. The four-star IntercityHotel Hannover Hauptbahnhof Ost opened its doors for business to become the…

Tel Aviv unveils first tourism master plan after record year in 2019

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

The Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality has launched a strategic plan that looks at the entire tourism industry. The document seeks to identify relevant target audiences, envision the tourist…

InterContinental Bali Resort announces fine art collaborative project with Japanese Manga artist

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

Bringing the world’s reputable Japanese art to the island, InterContinental Bali Resort has announced an exceptional collaboration with the renowned Japanese Manga’s illustrator, Wamizu,…

Hua Hin Municipality, TAT and hotel operators team up for trust-building travellers initiative

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

The Municipality of Hua Hin, together with public and private sector partners, are gearing up for an initiative designed to strengthen the trust and confidence of its visitors. Hua…

Japan’s Hotel JAL City arrives in Bangkok

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

Hotel JAL City Bangkok, the 13th JAL City property to be operated by Okura Nikko Hotel Management, one of the largest hotel operators headquartered in Japan, will open on 8 May 2020.…

airBaltic’s mobile bookings surge by 84%

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

Latvian airline airBaltic has reported an 84% increase in the number of mobile bookings in 2019 compared to the year before. Jolanta Rema, vice president of e-commerce of airBaltic:…

British Airways unveils Newquay route for summer 2020

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

British Airways is launching a summer route between London Heathrow and Newquay, creating the only direct route to Heathrow. This adds to the new routes the airline has already…

MakeMyTrip founder Deep Kalra steps down as group CEO

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

Deep Kalra, group chief executives of MakeMyTrip, has stepped down, with co-founder Rajesh Magow, who was heading its India business, taking over Kalra’s role. Kalra will now serve as…

VFS Global brings Lithuania visa services to Sri Lanka

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

Residents of Sri Lanka travelling to Lithuania can now apply for their visas at the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in the capital city of Colombo. Prior to this, customers had to…

Japanese city ready for tourism after evacuees from Wuhan free of coronavirus

Kristin Mariano Feb 13, 2020

The Japanese city of Katsuura in Chiba prefecture is ready to go back to normal after quarantine for coronavirus was over and found that all 197 of Japanese evacuees from Wuhan, China were…

Gaining ground in Asia: Connexus Travel signs deal with Aeronology to boost growth

Megha Paul Feb 13, 2020

Hong Kong-based Connexus Travel (formally known as Swire Travel), one of the largest corporate travel businesses in Greater China, has signed a long-term technology sharing agreement…

How hotels can thrive, the stglobe way

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

With years of experience in the tourism industry, global tourism supplier, stglobe, is bringing together hotels and travel agents. With hotels aiming for increased occupancy rates,…

Intrepid Travel launches tours to Pakistan

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

Sustainable tour operator, Intrepid Travel, has introduced Pakistan as a new destination to its portfolio in 2020. It has launched an expedition trip exploring the country’s turbulent…

Collect hearts and win USD 1091 with Valentine’s game from Hahn Air

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

This Valentine’s Day, Hahn Air invites all travel agents to play Cupid. In Hahn Air’s Valentine’s game ‘Heart-a-Stack’, they can pick up a virtual bow and help cartoon characters to fall…

Study finds travellers want comfort above all else

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

When it comes to a good travel experience, the most important ingredient is comfort, according to a new survey from Collinson, ‘Love the Journey’. Comfort is prioritised by 74% of…

“Meaningful reform, delivered in partnership with the industry”: ABTA presses for passenger duty review

Alastair Newport Feb 12, 2020

ABTA – The Travel Association, is calling on the Government for extensive reform of Air Passenger Duty (APD) to maintain the UK’s global competitiveness and support the country’s net zero…

Barca-Lone-A: Spanish city tops list for best solo travel destination

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

Travel search engine Kayak has launched its Travel Hacker guide, detailing the top 10 destinations to travel solo, wallet-friendly trips and the best under-the-radar locations for…

Centrepiece comes to life at AIME 2020

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

Melbourne & Olympic Parks (M&OP) – home to some of Australia’s top sporting and entertainment events – has announced it will showcase its highly anticipated new convention…

Don’t stigmatise Chinese and Asian tourists because of coronavirus, says WTTC

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

Individual tourists and groups from China and Asia must not be stigmatised because of the latest coronavirus outbreak, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The…

Fantasy world: Vilnius unveils quirky campaign celebrating city’s obscurity

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, has launched a new campaign that aims to poke fun at its own obscurity among global travel destinations. The new campaign – ‘Vilnius: Amazing Wherever…

Hospitality

Radisson RED to debut in Middle East

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

Radisson Hotel Group continues to rapidly expand across the Middle East with plans to open the first Radisson RED in Dubai this month. Located at Dubai Digital Park, in Dubai’s first…

Cosmopolitan social hub nhow Amsterdam unveiled

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

The first nhow hotel in Amsterdam has opened its doors, with cultural influences from around the world on display throughout its 24 storeys. A vibrant mix of colours, lights and patterns…

Generator offers free beds to those stranded by Storm Ciara

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020

Design-led accommodation provider Generator has offered a free bed to anybody left stranded by Storm Ciara, which swept across Northern Europe on 9 February. Visitors with pre-existing…

Centara’s enhanced safety measures keep guests and staff well-protected

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s hotel operator, is providing a reassuring hand to travellers with added safety measures and greater flexibility for changing travel plans. The…

Global

Why tourism providers are still working on travel personalisation

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020

It should come as no surprise that even as we enter the new decade, industries such as retail and travel are seeing continued investments in digital platforms and solutions aimed at…

Jaipur jewel: IHCL opens Devi Ratn

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has opened Devi Ratn in Jaipur. It will be part of the SeleQtions brand – a named collection of hotels and resorts. Puneet Chhatwal, MD and CEO of IHCL…

Five new Teesside routes now on sale

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020

Five new regional services operated by Flybe franchise partner, Eastern Airways, from Teesside International Airport are now available for booking through to 24 October 2020. Flights…

Al Rajhi Aviation reaffirms partnership with Sabre

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020

Al Rajhi Aviation, Saudi Arabia’s travel provider, has renewed an exclusive partnership with leading technology provider, Sabre Corporation, to support its plans to expand regionally and…

First eco-centro complex by Soneva Fushi as it pledges to end open waste burning

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020

Soneva Fushi has announced the launch of its Namoona Baa initiative with the unveiling of the ‘eco-centro’ complex on the island of Maalhos, Maldives. Namoona Baa sees the islands of…

Your perfect travel buddy based on your zodiac

Kristin Mariano Feb 11, 2020

Group travel can be tough with different personalities travelling together. If solo travel is not your thing, you must look for someone you are most compatible with when travelling.

Global Travel Group unveils new tool for agents

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020

Global Travel Group announced additions to its software and tools available to members at an exclusive rate following a new partnership with leading travel technology company Net Effect.…

Juan Effect: Cebu Pacific extends sustainable tourism campaign to Bohol

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest carrier—and one of the largest in the region— has extended its ‘Juan Effect’ sustainable tourism programme. After roll-outs in Siargao and in…

Westin opens second resort in Bali

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020

Westin Hotels & Resorts has planted a second flag in Bali with its debut of the Westin Resort & Spa Ubud. The 120-room property features a mix of traditional rooms, suites and…

Tourism

Indian tourist arrivals in Turkey marks 57% growth in 2019

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020

The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism India revealed that between January to December 2019, it has registered a 57% increase in the number of Indian tourist arrivals in comparison…

ANA partners with Toyota to test autonomous towing prototype at Nagoya airport

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, will collaborate with Toyota Industries to conduct tests of an advanced automatic towing tractor at Chubu (Nagoya) Centrair…

Hospitality

Mitzpe Hayamim reopens after USD 23 million restoration in Israel

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020

Following an extensive USD 23 million renovation, Isrotel, Israel’s leading hotel group, has reopened Mitzpe Hayamim as the latest addition to Isrotel’s Exclusive Collection of…

Viceroy Santa Monica unveils plans for milestone renovation

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020

Nearly 20 years since opening its doors, Viceroy Santa Monica, the modern luxury hotel brand’s debut location, has announced the start of a sweeping USD 21 million renovation complete…

Vietjet opens three more direct routes to India

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020

To meet rising demand for travel between Vietnam and India as well as across the region, Vietjet has opened three new direct routes connecting its three largest hubs, Da Nang, Hanoi and…

Top 5 dive sites in Tahiti Islands

Kristin Mariano Feb 10, 2020

Divers come from all over the world to experience the warm waters that surround The Islands of Tahiti, which teem with life from adorable clownfish and magnificent sharks to awe-inspiring…

Berlin hotels post record-breaking year

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020

Berlin’s hotel industry reached its highest levels in occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) despite the uncertainty around an economic recession, according to 2019 data from…

Qantas takes off from Golden Gate to Sunshine state

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020

San Franciscans flew direct from San Francisco to Brisbane for the first time, with Qantas operating a new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on a brand-new route. The 13-hour 45 minute, 11,367km…

ASEAN destinations will benefit from growing connectivity with Europe, says GlobalData

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020

GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Tourism Destination Market Insights: Association of South East Asian Nations – ASEAN’, found that Russia, France, Germany and the UK are some of the fastest…

Cruise

Record number of cruise guests in Baltic Sea in 2019

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020

The cruise industry in the Baltic Sea continues to grow according to the 2020 edition of the Cruise Baltic Market Review. It shows a record-breaking number of cruise guests visiting the…

Kerala Tourism to boost Champions Boat League

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

Taking into account the success of the first Champions Boat League (CBL), a novel experiment of Kerala Tourism of bringing together all the snake boat races in the state on a competitive…

Consumer

Car rental market to reach USD 230 billion by 2029

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

According to Future Market Insights, while North America holds almost half of the car rental market share, East Asia is expected to emerge as the most lucrative for companies in the car…

CWT unveils messaging service to market after initial launch with over 20 clients

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

CWT, the B2B4E (business-to-business-for-employees) travel management platform, has announced the launch of a messaging service on the myCWT platform. This new, text-based channel allows…

VisitBritain unveils annual destination training roadshow in Middle East

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

In a bid to showcase the offerings of the country in the Middle East, VisitBritain hosted its road show in UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. It is focused on inspiring visitors to explore…

Avani debuts in South Korea with Busan hotel

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

Avani Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of the brand new 289-room Avani Central Busan Hotel in South Korea. Renowned for its status as the country’s main commercial port,…

UKinbound to petition for post-Brexit transition extension

Alastair Newport Feb 7, 2020

During its annual convention in Bristol, UKinbound CEO Joos Croft declared that the travel trade association would lobby the to extend the transition period following Brexit, as the industry…

Cruise

Fred. Olsen staff walk, run, swim and cycle to raise funds for ‘EACH Mile Counts’ campaign

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

Suffolk-based Fred. Olsen staff travelled the distance from their Ipswich offices to their international headquarters in Oslo, Norway – a total of 894 miles – in support of East Anglia’s…

London’s Hamilton Hotel Partners and US hotel manager Pyramid merge to create USD 6.9 billion group

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

The Boards of Hamilton Hotel Partners, an independent London-based hotel management and investment firm, and Pyramid Hotel Group, a privately-owned full-service hotel and resort company…

Passenger traffic grows in APAC and Middle East

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

Passenger traffic was steady in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East during November 2019, compared to the same month of the previous year, at +2.4% and +6.6%, respectively. Airports Council…

Air

airBaltic’s ancillary service demand grows by 35% in 2019

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

In 2019, the demand for ancillary services of Latvian airline airBaltic grew by 35%. It is the highest volume in the history of the company. The most popular services were checked…

Iniala Beach House steps up game for 2020

Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020

Iniala Beach House in Phuket is opening two one-bedroom pool suites and a brand new restaurant, all ready for 2020. The new one-bedroom pool suites will be the first of their kind at…

A journey ‘Into America’s Wild’

Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020

‘Into America’s Wild’, the new 3D documentary for exhibition in IMAX and giant-screen theatres, will take viewers on an incredible journey through the nation’s most iconic wilderness…

Hospitality

Botanical-inspired hotel opens in Brussels

Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020

IHG’s boutique brand Hotel Indigo has marked the opening of Hotel Indigo Brussels - City in Place Charles Rogier. Within walking distance to some of the city’s main sightseeing…

STB waives licence fees for hotels and travel agents

Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has introduced measures to help tourism businesses combat the impact of the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV). STB said it would waive licence fees for hotels,…

Park Hyatt Kyoto: Japan gets new luxury address

Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020

Park Hyatt has opened its second property in Japan in Kyoto, after Park Hyatt Tokyo which opened in 1994. The hotel is located in the Higashiyama hills, in the district less than 1.5 km…

Azerbaijan registers 67% increase in tourists from India

Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020

Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) witnessed an exceptional year of growth in tourism across the capital city of Baku and other key regions, with Indian visitor numbers up by 66.8%. This…

Consumer

Shearings Holidays unveils coach breaks to see Lionel Richie live

Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020

Shearings Holidays has launched new five-day coach breaks to see Lionel Richie when he performs live this summer at Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre. The superstar will return to the UK’s…

TIME debuts new brand in Sharjah

Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020

TIME Hotels, the UAE-headquartered hospitality company and hotel operator, debuts its TIME Express Hotels brand with the opening of a new property in Sharjah this month. The three-star…

Leisure Pass Group unveils ‘Go Bangkok’

Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020

Leisure Pass Group has launched its brand new ‘Go Bangkok’ pass. This flexible pass offers travellers savings of up to 63%, with free entry to 23 of the city’s most popular attractions…

Coral Expeditions launches ‘Revitalise on the Reef’ wellness programme

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

Australia’s pioneer of expedition cruising, Coral Expeditions, has launched all-new seven-night ‘Revitalise on the Reef’ wellness expeditions on the Outer Great Barrier Reef commencing…

Travel trends for boomers, Gen X, Y & Z in focus at ATM

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

Travellers from across the globe representing all generations now have a common interest in activities and experiences that are now influencing, indeed in many cases driving, their…

Delhi elections 2020: SpiceJet offers ‘free tickets’ to flyers who want to vote

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

Budget carrier SpiceJet has started an initiative to enable voters to fly home so that they can cast their vote for the upcoming Delhi elections. In this ‘Spice Democracy’ initiative,…

IT&CM China shifts dates to August

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

Organisers of IT&CM China 2020 and CTW China 2020 have shifted the event to 3-5 August in response to the on-going crisis caused by the novel coronavirus. Originally, scheduled from…

Capital Region tourism industry celebrates two centuries of women’s suffrage

Alastair Newport Feb 5, 2020

2020 marks the 100th anniversary since women were granted the right to vote in the US, and this year to mark the momentous occasion, Capital Region USA is celebrating all things female.…

Kagi Maldives Spa Island to open in July 2020

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

The five-star Kagi Maldives Spa Island will launch in the Maldives’ North Male Atoll in July 2020. The boutique 50-villa property will provide travellers with a 360 degree wellness…

AirAsia announces Ahmedabad route

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

AirAsia announced a new direct route to Ahmedabad from Kuala Lumpur with four times weekly flights commencing 29 April 2020. These new services will support a vast market of 62 million…

Eurostar transforms London-Amsterdam link

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

Eurostar, the high-speed rail link between the UK and mainland Europe, announced that from 30 April its London-Amsterdam service will operate fully direct both to and from the…

Illinois announces USD 1.9 million for tourism grant programme

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Tourism, has announced USD 1.9 million in grant funding for two tourism grant programmes designed to…

Hospitality

Hotelbeds’ partners gain access over 15,300 travel buyers across Americas

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

Hotelbeds, the bedbank company, has provided an update to its hotel partners globally regarding the access it offers hotels to travel trade buyers in the Americas. It has confirmed that…

BCD Travel acquires Milan partner to grow events biz

Megha Paul Feb 5, 2020

Leading global travel management company BCD Travel has acquired the business travel and meetings and events activities of its long-time Milan-based partner in Italy, Ventura Spa. The…

SureStay Hotels unveils first hotel in Laos

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2020

SureStay Hotel Group marked the launch of its first hotel in Laos, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Vientiane. Hosted recently at Tipsy Elephant, the hotel’s dramatic top floor venue, the…

GHM plants Chedi flag in the Maldives

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2020

GHM has announced plans to launch The Chedi Kudavillingili, its first resort in the Maldives, later this year. The 99-villa property will feature 36 overwater villas, a 150-metre-long…

LHC expands into Asia with first office in Bangkok

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2020

LHC International, a recruitment consulting firm specialising in the hospitality sector with a focus on middle and upper management roles, has announced the launch of its operations…

Anantara Kalutara unveils mobile app showcasing Geoffrey Bawa’s architecture

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2020

Anantara Kalutara Resort has introduced its app showcasing the iconic architecture of the resort, which was partially designed by Sri Lanka’s most famous architect, Geoffrey Bawa. His…

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes and chairman quit over Airbus bribery scandal

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2020

Two AirAsia chiefs will step aside for at least two months as authorities and the airline look into claims that aerospace giant Airbus paid the company USD 50 million to secure a plane…

Beatle on board: Princess unveil celebs for 2020 cruise

Alastair Newport Feb 4, 2020

Princess Cruises has revealed its second round of celebrities who will speak onboard Southampton-based ship this year. The 3,080-guest vessel will head to the Mediterranean, northern…

ABTA issues new member guidance on Brexit

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2020

Following the UK’s departure from the EU, Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has published new member guidance to explain the latest developments. Trade talks are set to start…

‘Destination’ is top reason for choosing any river cruise

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2020

A recent survey conducted by Fred.\ River Cruises has revealed that destination remains the primary reason why travellers choose one river cruise over another. 79% of the respondents…

Routes Americas 2020 brings together top CEOs in the region

Megha Paul Feb 4, 2020

Routes Americas 2020 launches today, promising to bring together a selection of the biggest airline CEOs and decision-makers in the region. The conference is set to be the catalyst for…

Tourism

5 best locations for a family-friendly holiday

Kristin Mariano Feb 4, 2020

Columbus Direct has analysed popular holiday destinations within a 5-hour, or less, flight time from London to show the best locations for a family-friendly holiday.

Gaining ground: OYO partners with Germany’s e-domizil to steer European expansion

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

With Europe spearheading the vacation and urban home rental trend globally, OYO is betting big on expanding in the continent. OYO Vacation Homes and its brand Belvilla, a vacation homes…

easyJet targets diversified traveller growth

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

easyJet has announced the renewal of its long-standing content partnership with Travelport. Travel agencies around the world will continue to benefit from real-time access to the…

Nostalgia sojourn: CMV sails back to the ’80s

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

Rewind ‘back to the 80s’ with Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) on its special themed cruise on board Magellan with Spandau Ballet, Simply Red and Blondie tribute bands. The two-nights…

Digital experience is deal breaker for millennial travellers

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

The recent Global Digital Traveller Research 2019 by Travelport highlighted that millennials in India seek a premium digital experience across all aspects of travel. Another key finding…

No slowdown for international travel in US

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

Americans want to travel more this year than they did in 2019. This was revealed by the 2020 Portrait of the American International Traveller Survey, a joint study conducted by the US…

Ibis Styles opens new hotel in Dubai

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

Ibis Styles, the trendy eco-hotel brand from Accor, has opened a third property in Dubai. The 351-room ibis Styles Dubai Airport will cater to the modern cosmopolitan travellers who are…

Ruby Hotels’ first UK property opens in London

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

Munich-based Ruby Hotels and the pioneer of the 'lean luxury' concept has launched its first UK property, in London’s Southbank. The new 75-room hotel, Ruby Lucy, forms part of an…

Korean Air becomes Budapest’s latest airline

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

Budapest Airport’s record growth continues as the Hungarian capital announces yet another new airline for summer 2020. Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, will operate…

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…

IGTO and El Al announce new Dublin route

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2020

Israel Government Tourism Office (IGTO) has announced the country’s national airline, El Al, will be officially launching a new direct route connecting Dublin to Tel Aviv on 26 May 2020.…

UK families head of the beaten track to find a sense of wonder

Alastair Newport Feb 3, 2020

9 out of 10 UK families are planning a holiday in 2020 and are looking to broaden their horizons this year as well as find greater adventure (from 6% in 2018 to 11%) according to…

5 romantic (and unconventional) places to go on Valentine’s Day 2020

Kristin Mariano Feb 3, 2020

tajawal, the Dubai-based online flight and hotel booking platform, listed some of the romantic destinations that are perfect for the upcoming Valentine’s Day weekend.

Abercrombie & Kent strengthens sales team

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has announced that Richard Hey joined the business this week as agency sales manager covering the northern region. He is a familiar…

Discover Bangkok’s best street food and hippest hotspots with Akyra’s local adventures

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s homegrown five-star boutique hotel specialist, has launched a pair of new tours that allow guests to discover Bangkok’s vibrant street scene like a local,…

Post Brexit: Doom and gloom or will “business will find a way”?

Alastair Newport Jan 31, 2020

Hospitality trade association The HBAA, has gathered opinions from a cross-section of agency and venue members on how Brexit is impacting the events and hospitality industry. Brexit’s…

Western Australia sees good summer but fears challenges ahead

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

The Western Australia (WA) tourism industry is experiencing its best summer season ever, with an industry survey revealing business activity has grown by 5%. The Tourism Pulse quarterly…

United Airlines wins accolades for LGBTQ+ workplace equality

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

United Airlines announced it has received a perfect score of 100% on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a premier benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices…

BestCities enter 20th anniversary as Madrid takes Global Forum baton

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

BestCities have reached a monumental 20th anniversary milestone off the back of the 2019 Copenhagen Global Forum success, as Madrid takes the baton for the year ahead. The alliance is…

Dusit continues expansion in Vietnam

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

Dusit International has signed a long-term agreement with Vietnamese real estate developer General Technology Joint Stock Company to develop and operate Dusit Tu Hoa Palace, Hanoi. In…

Booking.com announces USD 3.4 million in grants to support sustainable accommodation in 2020

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, Booking.com announced the opening of applications for its 2020 Booking Booster programme to support solutions in…

Following Giants: The elephant-friendly future in Koh Lanta

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

Eco tourism Recreation Koh Lanta has reopened its gates as Following Giants, a truly elephant-friendly venue. In partnership with leading animal welfare charity, World Animal Protection,…

Malaysia Airport pilots single token journey concept at KLIA

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) is piloting its single token journey concept at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). The concept leverages on facial recognition technology to…

Celebrity Cruises cuts steel on third Edge-Class ship

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

Celebrity Cruises has cut steel on the third ship in its new Edge class, the Celebrity Beyond, in a ceremony at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. The…

Global

Leva Hotels to manage two properties in Oman

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

Leva Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with the Golden Group Holding to manage two hotels in Muscat, marking the debut of the Leva brand in Oman. While the 85-room Safeer…

AirAsia’s new digital solutions to improve efficiency, reduce carbon footprint

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

In line with its continued focus on innovation and sustainability, AirAsia is taking its environmental responsibilities a step further by implementing digital solutions that are aimed at…

Building relationships in corporate travel

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) announced it has named Bruce Hanna as regional director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in ACTE. In this role, he will…

Iceland hosts first International Women In Travel & Tourism Forum

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

Travel industry chiefs and next-generation female professionals from 18 countries headed to Iceland and pledged to accelerate gender diversity, gender balance and inclusion within the…

Tibet shuts all tourist spots over virus concerns

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

Southwest China’s Tibet autonomous region has temporarily suspended the operation of all its scenic attractions to tourists over concerns regarding the spread of the novel coronavirus.…

Royal Caribbean to accept ‘payment by excitement’

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

Royal Caribbean is encouraging agents to give their clients a chance to win back the cost of their holiday with ‘payment via excitement’, where one lucky family will have the chance to…

South Korea picks 5 cities as new tourism hubs

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

The South Korean government has chosen five cities as new tourism hubs in an effort to spread the tourism revenues beyond its capital city of Seoul. The cities of Busan, Gangneung,…

Turkish delight for Stansted Airport with AnadoluJet’s daily flight

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

Turkish airline AnadoluJet will operate non-stop flights from London Stansted to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Turkey, starting on 29 March. All flights will be operated by the airline’s Boeing…

Palladium names new president and CEO

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

Palladium Hotel Group has named Abel Matutes Prats its new president and Jesús Sobrino as its new CEO. The company made the announcement as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. It…

Divinity trails: Taj launches unique spiritual experiences

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

Taj Hotels has unveiled, ‘Divinity Trails at the Taj’ – new experiences across key destinations in India. Spiritual or religious tourism in India accounts for 60% of total domestic…

Hilton’s record-breaking growth in centenary year

Megha Paul Jan 30, 2020

Hilton has announced that its centennial year featured record-breaking growth, awards for its inclusive workplace culture, and continued recognition of positive community impact.…

What’s new and upcoming in Sri Lanka tourism for 2020

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020

Product managers creating holidays in Sri Lanka believe 2020 will be a positive year due to better road infrastructure, the increasing popularity of ecotourism products, new and flexible…

“Our competitors offer world class service and so should we”: UKinbound on the MAC report

Alastair Newport Jan 29, 2020

Following the release of the Migration Advisory Committee's (MAC) report on the UK's immigration system yesterday -- which rejected the government's proposals for an Australian style…

Destination DC comes calling in India

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020

Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organisation for Washington DC, conducted a three-city trade, sales and media mission in India from 20-25 January to promote the…

Jet2holidays expands Mykonos portfolio with new hotels

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020

Jet2holidays has expanded its presence in Mykonos for summer 2020, by adding new properties to its portfolio of hotels just weeks after announcing its operation to the island. It takes…

Celebrity Apex revolutionises Vacations at Sea

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020

The launch of Celebrity Apex will mark a milestone in the way vacationers spend their holidays at sea. The Celebrity Cruises’ ship that is slated to begin its first sailings in April…

GCC drives Egypt’s tourism rebound

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020

GCC tourists to Egypt will spend USD 2.36 billion in 2020, an increase of 11% over 2019, with visitors from Saudi Arabia driving this growth. This was revealed by research by the Arabian…

ATPCO: “Modern flight shopping is now ready for the spotlight in Russia”

Alastair Newport Jan 29, 2020

ATPCO and Sirena Travel, the leading distribution system and technology provider in Russia, announced the GDS has signed a multi-year deal for ATPCO’s retailing content. With this deal,…

Virgin flies the flag in Manchester with Pride

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020

Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Holidays have announced a three-year partnership to be headline sponsor of Manchester Pride Festival. It is a charity that campaigns for equality; celebrates…

Hotelbeds raises more than USD 8000 for WWF

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020

Hotelbeds, bed bank company, has announced the money raised through its policy of replacing holiday season corporate gifts with a charity donation will this year go to the World Wildlife…

Experience the island life at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020

From Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the Caribbean Sea, to Steven Spielberg’s islands in the Madeira Archipelago of Portugal, the allure of a private island is usually reserved for…

Finnair suspends Nanjing and Beijing Daxing routes until March end

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020

Due to the recent suspension of all group travel from China, Finnair will cancel its three weekly flights between Helsinki and Beijing Daxing International Airport between 5 February and…

Government to fund travel of citizens who visit 15 tourist spots

Megha Paul Jan 29, 2020

The Ministry of Tourism in India has launched ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ where citizens can pledge to travel to at least 15 locations across India by the year 2022. Bringing cheer to travel…

China’s travel ban hits Thai tourism industry hard

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

As the coronavirus outbreak reverberates through China, the Thai tourism sector has been badly hit. Thai hotels are preparing for another slump in bookings as the Chinese government’s…

Ninh Binh hosts National Tourism Year 2020

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

Vietnam’s northern province of Ninh Binh will host the 2020 National Tourism Year grand opening celebrations on 22 February. The year’s theme is ‘Hoa Lu – Ancient Capital of a Thousand…

SpiceJet and Amadeus strengthen partnership in the Gulf

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

Looking to the future of travel in the Gulf, SpiceJet, India’s second biggest budget carrier, and Amadeus recently organised a series of empowerment sessions for the region’s travel…

Two months to go until Travel Tech Middle East in Riyadh

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

Following the success of the first three editions of Travel Tech Middle East (TTME), Verve Management is hosting the 4th Edition Travel Tech Middle East Congress on 23-24 March 2020 in…

UNIGLOBE Chairman’s Circle supports Ethiopia project

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

UNIGLOBE Travel International Chairman’s Circle members have donated USD 17,000 raised at their annual awards gala to Plan International UK's Safe Schools for Refugees in Ethiopia…

When Scandinavian chic meets Hanseatic flair

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

The first Zleep hotel will open in Hamburg in 2022 as Deutsche Hospitality rolls out its recently acquired Danish brand in Germany for the first time. Having taken over the Scandinavian…

World’s Top 20 ‘alternative’ must-see landmarks revealed

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

Extensive research by Travelzoo among 1,000 UK globetrotters identified the ‘off the beaten track’ sights they most want to see. Among them is Germany’s Burg Eltz, a fairy-tale style…

PATA Adventure Travel Conference and Mart 2020 announces final line-up of speakers

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has gathered a diverse line-up of international experts at the forefront of the adventure travel industry to explore the nuances, trends and…

Air India disinvestment process restarts

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

The divestment of Air India has restarted with the government seeking to sell 100% of its equity share capital in the state-owned airline, including Air India’s shareholding interest of…

OYO welcomed 1,000,000 guests in Thailand in 3 months

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

OYO Hotels & Homes has reached a remarkable milestone when it welcomed 1,000,000 guests in Thailand, less than three months since beginning operations in Thailand. It brings a model…

Furry friends on Citadines on Bourke Melbourne’s mind

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

Having recently welcomed dogs to a selection of apartments at Somerset on Elizabeth Melbourne, The Ascott is now spreading the hound joy to its sister property, Citadines on Bourke…

Aussie delights: COMO Culinary Journeys launch in Perth

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

COMO Hotels and Resorts has announced a new collection of experiences for 2020, designed to blend the lines between travel and food by combining cooking classes and culinary experiences…

Grand Hyatt: Kochi’s answer to MICE in the backwaters

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

In a free-wheeling conversation about increasing MICE tourism to the beautiful backwaters of Kerala, TD speaks to Shrikant Wakharkar, the general manager of Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty…

Gulf Air ropes in 22 Bahraini maintenance technicians

Megha Paul Jan 27, 2020

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, recently welcomed a new batch of 22 Bahraini aircraft maintenance technicians who have recently joined the airline and began their training…

Brits to be spoiled for choice with falling prices of many destinations

Megha Paul Jan 27, 2020

The pound sterling looks set to play a pivotal part in holiday destination choice in 2020, according to the 14th annual Holiday Money Report from Post Office Travel Money. The annual…

MATTA goes all out to attract Indian travellers

Megha Paul Jan 27, 2020

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the national travel associations in India. The deal with the Travel Agents…

Mahindra Holidays to acquire stressed assets

Megha Paul Jan 27, 2020

Mahindra Holidays is looking at acquiring stressed assets in the hospitality sector across different parts of the country, including Kashmir. Kavinder Singh, managing director and CEO…

Wyndham steps up fight against human trafficking

Megha Paul Jan 27, 2020

At its first global Town Hall event of the year, Wyndham affirmed its ongoing commitment to support human trafficking awareness and prevention efforts. It also announced its donation of…

STAA welcomes three new members

Megha Paul Jan 27, 2020

The UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA), the trade body representing the short-term rental sector, has announced that it has welcomed three new affiliate members to its ranks…

Mandarin Oriental, Milan launches Dine & Design

Megha Paul Jan 27, 2020

Mandarin Oriental, Milan has launched a luxury accommodation package for guests wanting to immerse themselves in the whimsical world of Fornasetti. By booking the Dine & Design by…

5 things travellers should do in the midst of coronavirus outbreak

Kristin Mariano Jan 27, 2020

The 2019-nCoV coronavirus is the biggest threat in the travel industry affecting various sectors such as transportation, aviation, tourism and attractions and tours. The fear of the…

Here’s why the new 2019-nCoV coronavirus a big threat on travel

Kristin Mariano Jan 27, 2020

The new strain of coronavirus, tentatively-known as the 2019-nCoV, is spreading at an alarming rate. In China, the tally jumped to 2,700 cases and the number of deaths climbed to at least…

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