Ever since the grounding of 737 MAX started, the overall sentiments for The Boeing Co (Boeing) has been on a declining trajectory for three straight quarters in 2019, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Friday, 29 November 2019
Determining the top hotels to organize your wedding
When I first began writing this article, it was supposed to be titled "The Top New U.S. Hotels For Your Destination Wedding." I thought it would be easy to find newly opened United States hotels to recommend for luxury weddings.
Capt. Nabil Naoumi appointed new president of the ICAO Air Navigation Commission
MONTREAL – The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has appointed Capt. Nabil Naoumi to a one-year renewable term as President of the ICAO Air Navigation Commission (ANC), the UN civil aviation Organization’s main technical review body.
Entry into force of the Protocol to Amend the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft
MONTREAL - The Protocol to Amend the Convention on Offences and Certain Other Acts Committed on Board Aircraft, done at Montréal on 4 April 2014, shall enter into force on 1 January 2020.
World’s finest travel brands revealed at World Travel Awards Grand Final 2019 in Muscat, Oman
MUSCAT, OMAN - The finest travel brands in the world have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Muscat, Oman. The elite of the travel industry gathered for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2019
Hawaiian Airlines inaugurates new Fukuoka service
HONOLULU – Hawaiian Airlines welcomed guests aboard its inaugural flights between Fukuoka Airport (FUK) and Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) with festive gate-side celebrations in both cities as the carrier
Codeless Platforms uses BPA platform to integrate SAP Concur with ERP and HR software
POOLE, UK - Codeless Platforms announced that it has signed a partnership deal with TMCON, Inc., a specialist in travel and expense (T&E) management projects and services and an official SAP Concur Partner
Hoist Group announces data-centric 2020 strategy
Hoist Group launches its 2020 data-centric strategy to support hoteliers with a business intelligence Dashboard and related Consulting services, supported also by a new company positioning and a reinforced management team.
Hotelbeds drives non-domestic, long-stay guests to its hotel partners
PALMA (SPAIN) - Hotelbeds has provided an update on the average number of nights booked with its hotel partners via its network of over 60,000 travel trade buyers globally.
Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda is now open
MIAMI – Club Med, the global pioneer and leader of all-inclusive vacations, officially opened Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda, its first-ever Exclusive Collection resort in the Americas, on Nov. 23, 2019.
Agoda announces the winners of its 11th annual Gold Circle Awards
MALAYSIA – More than 1,900 hotel partners in 37 markets have won this year’s Agoda Gold Circle Award, an increase of 300 hotels and four markets since 2018.
Dubai Airshow closed to acclaim
Dubai Airshow 2019 was hailed a success last Thursday by exhibitors, delegates and sponsors alike, as a lively week of trading came to a close.
ACI Airport Exchange kicks off in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI - More than 1200 participants are gathering in the capital of the United Arab Emirates for the global meeting of airport leaders, top aviation suppliers and airlines, organised by ACI Europe and ACI Asia-Pacific, hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports.
“Hey Google, ask WestJet...”
CALGARY, ALBERTA - WestJet announced Juliet, its digital travel assistant, is available on Google Assistant, giving guests a convenient, hands-and screen-free way to confidently have their day of travel questions answered.
Global carbon accreditation programme reports solid growth in airport climate action in its 10th year
As the 13th edition of ACI Airport Exchange, the global meeting of airport leaders, key industry suppliers and aviation stakeholders unrolls in Abu Dhabi, Airport Carbon Accreditation released the
Friday, 22 November 2019
New airport project threatens World Heritage Site Machu Picchu
Work is underway in Peru’s Sacred Valley to build a new airport that will help accommodate growing tourism rates. However, conservationists have warned the hub could bring more damage than revenue, putting the fate of the Machu Picchu citadel, the area’s most famous attraction, at stake.
Miniaturised CT scanners could reduce airport baggage check queues
CT scanners have been used at airports to screen checked baggage for years, but new improvements are seeing these advanced systems introduced to airport security checkpoints. GlobalData looks at how the sector’s investment in CT technology is progressing, and what benefits it is bringing to security lines.
Airport Parking & Hotels compares Business and Firest Class offerings on long-haul flights
For travellers wanting to indulge in holiday luxury from the get-go, the award-winning airport parking operator and retailer (APH.com) has compared the various Business and First Class offerings on long-haul flights of 15 airlines including Virgin Atlantic, Etihad Airways and American Airlines.
RevitUP revenue catalyst showcased at 100% Hotel Show
EyeWide Digital Hotel Marketing and Cyprus-based Plarino Hotel Management Services unveiled RevitUP to conference attendees this past week.
Hotel St. Michel adapts to latest guest Wi-Fi trends by partnering with Hotel Internet Services
CORAL GABLES, FLA. - Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful enhancement of guest Wi-Fi services at the Hotel St. Michel.
ME Dubai partners with InnSpire to offer complete digital guest journey ahead of 2020 opening
DUBAI, UAE - InnSpire, a leading provider of a comprehensive technology suite that helps drive a seamless, world-class guest experience for some of the world's most iconic hotels and brands, has been selected by ME by Melia to implement its full stack of connectivity
Marina Fiesta named Resort of the Year in Travel & Hospitality Awards
CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO – Mexico Grand Hotels’ Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa has been named Resort of the Year 2019 in Baja California Sur by Travel & Hospitality Awards, which recognize hard work and accomplishments across the travel industry.
UFI launches its first comprehensive overview of the Latin American exhibition industry
PARIS – UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has launched its first in-depth research of the exhibition industry in Latin America. The research provides neutral, up-to-date information on the exhibition industry in Latin America,
Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau partners with SITE to promote MICE travel in the UAE capital
BARCELONA - The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), the global voice of the incentive travel industry, announced a new strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau (ADCB), at IBTM World, in Barcelona, Spain.
Seamless travel and airport security at the Border Security Conference 2020
Airports are increasingly turning to seamless travel initiatives in order to help secure borders and increase passenger satisfaction. Seamless travel will therefore be a key focus at next year’s Border Security Conference, taking place on the 11th and 12th February, in Rome, Italy.
BCD Travel becomes largest global travel management company to earn TMC Elite partner level with SAP Concur
UTRECHT, THE NETHERLANDS – Leading travel management company BCD Travel has become the first of the Big 3 TMCs to earn TMC Elite partner status with SAP Concur, the world’s leading brand for integrated travel, expense, and invoice management solutions,
VLeisure partners with Travel Prologue to provide an open eco system
Booking platform VLeisure announced that it has partnered with Travel Prologue, a leading B2B hotel direct booking service provider, to deliver live room rates and inventory to traditionally offline B2B channels like travel agencies, wholesalers and corporate travel intermediaries.
Pioneering Virtuoso incubator program seeks promising travel technology startups for its 2020 class
NEW YORK - Global luxury travel network Virtuoso continues to seek out and support the globe’s most compelling travel technology startups by opening space for new applicants in its 2020 Incubator program.
Region’s largest Chief Audit Executive conference kicks off in Dubai
DUBAI - The 8th Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Conference kicks off in Dubai today to discuss the profession’s future and challenges in light of the gradual shift towards adopting Artificial Intelligence in audit processes,
Liberalization of air transport and ICAO compliance key to sustainable development in Africa
MONTREAL and DAKAR - The crucial importance of the liberalization of air transport in Africa to the achievement of the UN Agenda 2030 Sustainable Development Goals was stressed by ICAO’s most senior officials last week on the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of the Yamoussoukro Decision
Four priorities for African aviation
PORT LOUIS, MAUTITIUS - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and industry in Africa to focus on four priorities to allow aviation to drive economic and social development on the continent, enrich people’s lives and enable the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG’s).
Saturday, 16 November 2019
Cannabis legislation is causing confusion at US airports says GlobalData
As US states continue to legalise cannabis for medical and recreational use, an awkward tangle of conflicting state and federal laws is proving confusing for airport passengers.
Countdown to the opening of Design Hotel Levi in Finnish Lapland
Design Hotel Levi is the new luxury design hotel opening in the village of Levi in Finnish Lapland on 30th November. Levi is one of the Nordic’s largest winter sports areas offering both extensive downhill ski and snowboarding as well as cross country skiing,
UFI announces themes for 2020 UFI Awards
PARIS – UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, announced the launch of the 2020 UFI Awards, designed to acknowledge and honour best practices and outstanding activities across the industry.
Disturbing new expose show donkeys, mules beaten for tourists in in Santorini
SANTORINI, GREECE - PETA Germany has just released new video footage revealing that donkeys and mules are still being beaten and used as "tourist taxis" on the Greek island of Santorini,
New app puts the resorts at guests' fingertips
EIWAC 2019 - Study on Volatility in air traffic management
FABEC presented a research on the topic of Volatility in Air Traffic Management at the 6th ENRI International Workshop on ATM and CNS (EIWAC 2019) held in Japan 29-31 October 2019.
Friday, 8 November 2019
Dubai named the world’s best value long haul holiday destination
From warm seas to waterparks and balmy winter temperatures - the most popular exotic destinations calculated and ranked Dubai named best value for families.
Hawaiian Airlines opens ticket sales for expanded service between Tokyo Haneda and Honolulu
HONOLULU – Hawaiian Airlines announced ticket sales have begun for a third daily nonstop flight between Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) and the Hawaiian Islands.
Etihad Airways and Tourism Malaysia partner to promote travel to Malaysia
LONDON, UK – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced a partnership with Tourism Malaysia to attract visitors from Europe and the Middle East to Malaysia, via the airline’s Abu Dhabi hub.
Top epic destinations for 2020 revealed
Armenia, Eritrea, South Korea, Finland and Kazakhstan are all tipped to be the next hot ‘epic travel’ destinations for 2020 according to travel experts in this rapidly evolving travel niche.
ITB Buyers Circle: The exclusive meeting place for leading buyers
BERLIN – As of now ITB Berlin (4 to 8 March 2020), is inviting leading buyers from around the world to apply to become one of only 1,000 members of the ITB Buyers Circle.
Oman Airports to host World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2019 at Royal Opera House Muscat
World Travel Awards (WTA) has partnered with Oman Airports to host its highly-anticipated Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2019 on 28th November at the Royal Opera House Muscat.
Wednesday, 6 November 2019
MIA breaks ground on Central Base renovation project
MIAMI – Miami-Dade Aviation Department officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on October 31 to celebrate the beginning of Miami International Airport’s Central Base Modification and Expansion Project, which will upgrade 34.1 acres of asphalt and concrete pavement originally built in the 1960s
Latest aircraft on display in Dubai
When the Dubai Airshow opens 17 November 2019, trade attendees can expect to see up to 165 aircraft on display from the entire aerospace industry. In particular, the static display will include the latest civil, business and military aircraft plus a selection of helicopters from industry leaders and new players.
Business and specialisation are key to FITUR 2020
MADRID - With a focus on specialisation, business and professionalisation, the upcoming edition of FITUR, International Tourism Fair, organised by IFEMA, from the 22 to 26 January at Feria de Madrid, presents its greatly enhanced B2B meeting programs.
SiteMinder launches the Hotel App Store
LONDON, UK – SiteMinder, the global hotel industry’s leading guest acquisition platform, is today launching the Hotel App Store—the first marketplace allowing hotels of all sizes to easily discover,
World Travel & Tourism Council announces new membership category for SMEs
LONDON – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, is delighted to announce an exciting new membership category, providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the sector the opportunity to join the global Travel & Tourism network.
Food waste in tourism is a bigger issue than previously thought
Annually, roughly 1.3 billion tons of food is lost or goes to waste, which is equivalent to one third or even up to one half of all food intended for human consumption. Food waste is a major environmental, social and economic issue.
Travel & Tourism Industry is more resilient than ever
LONDON – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, in partnership with Global Rescue, a membership organisation providing medical, security, evacuation, travel risk and crisis management services,
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