ACI Europe calls on new EC to prioritise aviation security strategy

TEL AVIV - As the ACI Europe 2019 Aviation Security Summit(1) takes place in Tel Aviv this week, hosted by Israel Airports Authority, Europe’s airports took the opportunity to call on the new European Commission to prioritise the development of an integrated risk-based aviation security system.

Plaza Premium Group enters North America with a new type of airport lounge experience — for all travelers

Plaza Premium Group Founder and CEO Mr. Song Hoi-see has transformed the airport hospitality industry, creating a VIP airport experience for more than just the elite traveler.

Ryanair employment relations: More instability ahead, says European Cockpit Association

BRUSSELS - Challenged by strikes in the UK and Spain, caught in failed mediation rounds in Ireland, left by the COO who was hired specifically to help with the transition to a unionised company,

The Drisco Tel Aviv awarded "Five-Star Superior" classification by the Israel Ministry of Tourism

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - The Drisco Hotel has been awarded the highly prestigious "5-Star Plus" classification by The Israel Ministry of Tourism.

New Caribbean highlight -Cap El Limon experience- pure nature and passion for hospitality

SAMANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – the most popular travel destination in the Caribbean is about to add another Star concept to their portfolio, with the official opening on September 20th, 2019

Best Western Hotels & Resorts welcomes Best Western Premier hotel in North Hollywood

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – Best Western Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its newest upscale property, the brand new Best Western Premier NOHO Inn.

Khalifa Fund showcases two Emirati-owned businesses at Hotel Show Dubai 2019

DUBAI - The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) is showcasing two businesses owned by UAE citizens at the ongoing Hotel Show Dubai 2019,

Africa, 2nd fastest growing tourism region in the world

NAIROBI, KENYA - Travel and tourism remained one of the key growth drivers of Africa's economy, contributing 8.5% of the GDP in 2018; equivalent to $194.2 billion.

Thomas Cook collapse: advice from the UK European Consumer Centre for UK holidaymakers

Following the Thomas Cook collapse on 23 September 2019, the UK European Consumer Centre (UK ECC) would like to offer the following advice to those affected:

European Tour Destinations secures commanding presence in new ranking of Europe’s top golf courses

European Tour Destinations’ network of world class golf venues has once again dominated Golf World magazine’s Top 100 Golf Courses in Continental Europe, with a total of 14 courses from across 11 of its venues making the renowned listing.

Algarve must evolve ‘beach holiday’ brand say Portugal tourism chiefs, ahead of major conference

Algarve tourism chiefs say the region must diversify and build on its renowned ‘beach holiday’ brand in order to benefit from the rapidly evolving global tourism market.

The Magnificent Fort Manoel opens its gates for the public

DUBAUI - By the direction of The Manoel Island &amp Tigne Point Development (MIDI), the illustrious Fort Manoel will be open for the public starting Sunday the 15 th of September.

Hospitality communications experts launch Long Live Lodging

ATLANTA — Co-Principals Jonathan Albano, founder of Lodging Leaders podcast, Judy Maxwell, a veteran news journalist, and Anand and Neha Patel, owners of Myriann.com,

Kazakhstan welcomes over 1,200 delegates to PATA Travel Mart 2019

NUR-SULTAN, KAZAKHSTAN - PATA Travel Mart 2019 (PTM 2019), generously hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kazakh Tourism National Company, has attracted over 1,200 delegates from 63 global destinations.

This tech start-up will pay you to travel

TORONTO, ON. - Earlier in 2019, workplace burnout, defined as “chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed,” was classified as a medical diagnosis by the World Health Organization.

USAOS Statement in opposition to “Fair and Open Skies Act”

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Airlines for Open Skies released the following statement in opposition to the “Fair and Open Skies Act of 2019”: "For nearly three decades, Open Skies agreements –

Budapest Airport takes top prize at the World Routes 2019 Awards

The annual World Routes Awards took place at the Adelaide Convention Centre last night. The awards are highly regarded in the aviation industry for recognising marketing services that support new and existing air services, as well as excellence and innovation in the route development community.

Over 200 European airports to deliver Net Zero CO2 emissions by 2050

BRUSSELS - On the occasion of the UN Global Climate Action Summit taking place in New York today, the trade association for Europe’s airports, 

Scoot removes payment processing fees globally

Aligning with its vision since inception of making travel attainable for all, Scoot today announced the removal of payment processing fees[1] globally for all bookings made on its direct channels,

Fast charging EV Stations unveiled at Sea-Tac Airport during Drive Electric Week

SEATTLE – The Port of Seattle today announced that Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is now a destination along the West Coast Electric Highway

HEDNA joins HTNG/OpenTravel partnership to strengthen focus around distribution

The Hotel Electronic Distribution Network Association (HEDNA) has joined a partnership with Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) and The OpenTravel Alliance, to advance distribution technology in the hospitality industry.

Fraport USA brings a big taste of New York to JetBlue’s Terminal 5

NEW YORK – Travelers at JetBlue’s home terminal – Terminal 5 (T5) at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) can look forward to a bigger taste of the Big Apple this winter.

Vista Global brings fastest in-flight connectivity to private aviation

DUBAI – Vista Global, the group simplifying private aviation, announces a revolutionary technology partnership with Collins Aerospace Systems that will provide private aviation customers with the fastest broadband speeds available.

The Royal Portfolio announces The Silo's Private Residences

NEW YORK - The Royal Portfolio, a collection of iconic hotels and lodges across South Africa, has launched a number of Private Residences in Cape Town, each serviced by and with access to the group's exclusive hotel in the Mother City,

Orbitz partners with Garfield Park Conservatory to create first U.S. plant pop-up hotel

CHICAGO - Millennial travelers have spoken: they want more plants, please. In a recent survey by Orbitz, 63% of millennial vacationers said the hotel amenity they'd most like to see is more plants in their hotel rooms1

The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center set to open this November in the New Orleans Arts and Warehouse District

NEW ORLEANS - The National WWII Museum is pleased to announce the upcoming opening of its signature Hotel, The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton, which will officially open its doors this November.

Qatar Airways announces direct flights to Osaka, Japan from 6 April 2020

DOHA, Qatar –  Qatar Airways is pleased to announce services to Osaka, Japan starting from 6 April 2020. The second largest metropolitan area of Japan, Osaka will be the airline’s third gateway into the country.

Late Night Noise Reduction Programs take effect

SEATTLE – The Port of Seattle has secured a revised Runway Use Agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and began implementation of a new Late Night Noise Limitation Program for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Just one month to go before the 3rd Annual Travel Tech Middle East Congress

DUBAI - Verve Management is stirring with excitement as we are drawing closer for the 3rd Annual Travel Tech Middle East Congress at The Oberoi Dubai, UAE with the conference dates scheduled for the 8th & 9th October 2019.

ATM: Events crucial for the Middle East to realise tourism market value of US$133.6 billion by 2028

Events for Tourism Growth will be adopted as the official show theme for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2020, taking place at Dubai World Trade Centre from Sunday 19 – Wednesday 22 April 2020.

iinside introduces iFlow Passenger Motion Analytics for smarter airports

ANAHEIM, CALIF. – iinside, the leader in U.S. airport security checkpoint solutions, today introduces iFlow, a comprehensive motion analytics platform that provides airport operators valuable insights into passenger movement for improving service levels,

West Midlands unveils £1 billion Tourism Strategy to grow its visitor economy

A Regional Tourism Strategy to grow the West Midlands’ visitor economy by more than £1 billion has launched today (18th September 2019). It also aims to create a further 19,000 jobs for the region.

SAS opens new route to Seville from Stockholm

From 29th February 2020, SAS will fly to Seville, in Spain, from Stockholm, Arlanda. The new direct route to the Andalucian capital will be operated on Saturdays until 16th May.

International Conference on Tourism to be held in Heraklion, Crete, Greece June 2020

Following the success of the previous nine International Conferences on Tourism (ICOT) held in Greece, China, Cyprus, U.K., Italy,

Gain deeper insights into the China and Russia outbound tourism markets at PATAcademy-HCD in November

BANGKOK - The 13th PATAcademy-HCD workshop, under the theme ‘China and Russia Outbound Tourism Markets’, is set to take place at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Engagement Hub in Bangkok,

Jerusalem poised to become Israel's incentive trips capital

The City of Jerusalem and Eshet Incoming have been awarded the opportunity to host the two trips after contending against Athens, and other global destinations.

Jamaica's Tourism Minister calls for global support for hurricane-impacted Bahamas

KINGSTON, JAMAICA - Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett urged members of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) General Assembly to express

World Routes will return to Las Vegas in 2021

Las Vegas has been chosen as the host and destination for the 27th World Routes Development Forum in 2021. The world’s largest commercial aviation event is scheduled to take place on 13 – 15th September 2021.

Hotelbeds expands successful MarketHub events formula globally for 2020

PALMA, SPAIN - Hotelbeds has confirmed its plans to expand its successful MarketHub formula. From 2020 the MarketHub events – typically attended by up to 600 participants from leading tour operators,

Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa unveiling modern room upgrades

ST. LUCIA - One of St. Lucia's leading family-friendly resorts has completed 80 percent of a major renovation process, presenting a fresh, modern and functional look for its new and repeat visitors.

African tourism leaders meet in Saint Petersburg to plot future growth of continent’s tourism sector

SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - Leaders from across Africa have met in Saint Petersburg ahead of the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to discuss the

Abu Dhabi to host 6th Annual World Golf Awards Gala Ceremony

The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi will play host to the 6th Annual World Golf Awards on 29th October 2019.

ECM Summer School #LondonIsOpen

London, hosted the 33rd edition of the ECM Summer School on August 24-28, 2019, providing evidence of the importance of education to face ongoing changes within the Meetings and Events Industry.

U.S. Virgin Islands launches marketing eddorts in Canada

TORONTO - The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is on a dual mission of getting on the radar of Canadian travelers while also attracting more film productions to the Territory.

How commercial drone photography is helping travel businesses

Adding a drone to help a travel business may open new opportunities for creative possibilities. The device can help you capture images at new heights in a figurative and literal

World Tourism Organization General Assembly opens with sustainability and innovation top of the agenda

More than 1,000 participants from 124 countries have travelled to Saint Petersburg to be part of more than a dozen international tourism governance events during this week

Hotel Commonwealth hits a gome run with ALICE partnership

Hotel Commonwealth, the official hotel of the Boston Red Sox and, appropriately, one of Boston’s most beloved hotels, has chosen ALICE to optimize cross-department task

OneWeb set to revolutionize in-flight connectivity

OneWeb, a global communications company with a mission to connect everyone, everywhere, is set to revolutionize in-flight connectivity by delivering a seamless, global fiber-like broadband service to

The top transfer options from JFK Airport to New York

New York. Just the name can be enough to excite us. A hub of music, art and culture, it’s easy to see why it features on people’s lists of places to most visit. Lucky enough to be heading to the city

September: The month for luxury travel as the fashion weeks commence

September is an important month for fashion lovers. It sees the start of major fashion weeks in London, New York and Milan. Drawing in thousands of visitors and A-list celebrities, these events are huge.