Targets smashed at Budapest Airport

Budapest Airport continued the seasonal celebrations today as its 16-millionth passenger walked through its doors, marking the highest-ever number of passengers served in the airport’s history. Driven by the dynamic expansion of its route network and airline partners,

Dusit International set to expand its China presence with two new hotels in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province

SHANGHAI - Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, represented in China by Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, has signed a management agreement with Jiangxi Hot Spring River Hotel Operation and Management Co., Ltd 

The FITURNEXT Observatory rewards three initiatives for their contribution to local economic development through tourism

MADRID - Having reviewed over 250 innovative projects carried out all over the world, the FITURNEXT Observatory, the FITUR platform sponsored by BANKIA, the aim of which is to promote good practises in tourism in terms of sustainability,

Etihad Airways announces new seasonal flights to Malaga

Etihad Airways has announced that it will launch new seasonal flights to Malaga in Spain, to meet strong customer demand from across the UAE and GCC for flights to the popular gateway to the province of Andalucia.

SITA deploys self-service bag drop for LATAM Airlines

SITA is installing its Scan&Fly self-service bag drop for LATAM Airlines Group at 18 airports in five countries in the Americas as part of its work to transform its airport experience.

Qatar Airways announces launch of double-daily flights from Edinburgh, Scotland for 2020

Edinburgh, UK – Qatar Airways announce the launch of double-daily flights from Edinburgh, Scotland in the new year; an increase from 10 to 14 flights per week.

New government must act on Heathrow expansion costs, says IAG

International Airlines Group (IAG) is calling on the Prime Minister and new government to commission an independent assessment of Heathrow’s expansion costs.

Odyssey of the Seas to make bold, European entrance, arriving to Rome for first Mediterranean season

MIAMI - Royal Caribbean International's newest ship, Odyssey of the Seas, will deliver a bold lineup of sought-after destinations as the first Quantum Ultra Class ship to homeport in Rome and sail through the Eastern Mediterranean for the summer season.

Hospitality industry more prone to cyber attacks

DUBAI - The hospitality industry is increasingly prone to cyber-attacks and breach of customers’ personal data. Generally there are two types of organizations. Ones that are aware that they have been hacked and the second have been hacked already but are not aware of it.

Here is what you should definitely know before visiting India

What comes to your mind when you think of India? Majestic Himalayas, warm-hearted Indians, a couple of saints dressed in saffron with long beards, cows on the street, temples, and of course YOGA!

Step inside the bathrooms of the world’s most luxurious hotels

Is there anything more exciting than picking out design inspiration for an upcoming renovation project? From stacks of magazines and catalogs to the never-ending world of Pinterest boards,

In-flight services -not ticket prices- boost passenger satisfaction on international flights, J.D. Power finds

COSTA MESA, CALIF. - Great food -the spicier the better- plus good customer service and a positive track record are the primary drivers of passenger satisfaction on international airline flights.

Carnival Corporation joins getting to Zero Coalition for zero emission operations

MIAMI – Carnival Corporation & plc announced it has joined the Getting to Zero Coalition, an alliance of organizations across the maritime, energy, infrastructure and finance sectors committed to accelerating the decarbonization of the international shipping industry.

Seven business aviation predictions for 2020

It’s been a busy year for on-demand private charter company PrivateFly, which has been integrating into Directional Aviation’s OneSky family, while continuing to generate growth that outperforms the market, in both Europe and the US.

If you want to know where someone is going, identify where they’ve been

Search is a tremendous tool for understanding audience intent. It accounts for more than half of the nearly $11 billion digital travel spend in 2019, according to eMarketer. But relying on search alone is fundamentally reactive - targeting travelers who are already deep into the sales funnel.

ECM Summer School: The Meetings Industry educational programme to be held in Turin in 2020

European Cities Marketing and Turismo Torino e Provincia announced that 2020 will see the 34th ECM Summer School take place in Turin, Italy, August 22-26.

Five tips for long-distance bikepacking in the United States

If you love cycling and outdoor exploration, one of the items on your travel bucket list might be to go bikepacking through parts of the world. Bikepacking combines bicycling and backpacking, allowing you to travel the trails more quickly. 

IBM, Google and Klook to headline at Travel Technology Europe 2020

Europe’s dedicated event for travel technology, Travel Technology Europe, has announced that industry experts from IBM, Google and Klook will be headlining its 2020 conference. 

The best and worst taxi services across Europe

A vital part of the perfect city break is transport. And when embracing those chilly European Christmas nights, a taxi ride should be as smooth and hassle-free as possible.

Royalton Park Avenue leverages HIS expertise to cater to latest guest and business meeting Wi-Fi needs

NEW YORK - Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has been credited with successfully enhancing guest and business meeting Wi-Fi services for the Royalton Park Avenue.

Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Programme partners with Qatar Museums for Culture Pass

DOHA, QATAR – Qatar Airways’ award-winning Frequent Flyer Programme, Privilege Club, partners with Qatar Museums’ Culture Pass, offering its valued Platinum and Gold tier members access to the rich benefits of the Culture Pass Plus programme.

Travel with safety in mind: Six ways to stay safe when you’re travelling

No one likes to anticipate the worst. However, when you’re travelling across continents, meeting new people every day, immersing yourself in new cultures and barely finding enough time to sleep between airports, it’s always worth investing in your safety.

Canada: An easy country to fall in love with

An easy country to fall in love with, that's how we define Canada. An easy country to not want to leave is what we will say about our feelings on the day we get on the plane. The famous phrase about Canada is: "While other countries have a lot of history,

The top five trips every college student should take

When you are in college, you need to take a break from time to time. We all know that students are already strapped for cash, but you don’t need to stay in a five-star hotel to have a good time. 

Six tips for overcoming a fear of flying

There are a shocking number of adults around the world who are afraid to take off in an airplane. In fact, studies show that one in every six adults has a fear of flying.

What to do in 2020 to improve passenger experience for limited mobility customers?

People are increasingly travelling more, especially during the Holidays season, thus the need for a quiet retreat, away from the chaos, in an airport lounge. The Holidays season also means travelling in bigger groups with friends and family,

Luxury resort Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives reopens 16 December 2019

Leading Sri Lankan hotel chain Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts complete their third and final hotel opening of 2019 with the reopening of Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives on 16 December following refurbishments.  

New Hotel - The Catalyst Hotel to open in prestigious Sandton

SANDTON – The Catalyst Hotel, a premier establishment managed by Newmark Hotels, Reserves, Lodges and Residences, is set to bring luxury and comfort to both business and leisure travellers in the middle to last quarter of 2020.

New advertising tool on Facebook: Zleep Hotels paves the way for innovative marketing

The Danish hotel chain, Zleep Hotels, is one of the first companies in the Nordic countries to use a brand new and quite interesting digital marketing tool. A tool that has not previously been used in commercial contexts in Denmark.

Preferred Hotels & Resorts announces 20 independent hotel openings taking place in the new year

NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA – Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand announces 20 new launches across the globe in 2020. From glitzy West Hollywood to historically palatial Stockholm, and from the winelands of Northern California to the undiscovered

Vidanta Riviera Maya receives “Master Status,” the highest certification level granted by EarthCheck

MEXICO CITY - Vidanta Riviera Maya, one of the Vidanta Resorts, has been named as the first resort destination in Mexico to receive EarthCheck Master Certification, which has been granted to only 21 companies around the world.

Data format EDF license free of charge

DUSSELDORF - The data format EDF developed by Peakwork, currently in use in more than 35 countries, will no longer be subject to a license fee from 2020. Internationally, there is no comparable format that is in widespread use.

U.S. and Europe hotel performance: 3d-Quarter profit narrowing a symptom of global revenue slowdown

The third quarter wrapped in September and presented two different portraits of the United States and Europe in relation to hotel performance, according to data from HotStats.

Cruise and Maritime Voyages announces the acquisition of two vessels to join the brand’s expanding fleet

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Celebrating its 10th Anniversary this year, Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) announced the acquisition of two more cruise ships to join their expanding ocean fleet, increasing to eight cruise ships in 2021.

Cyprus Airways announces new baggage policy and fare reduction for Basic fare tickets

LARNAKA, CYPRUS – The local carrier, Cyprus Airways, announced a new baggage policy, effective only for Basic fare tickets, booked from 4th of December 2019 and traveling from 29 March 2020 onward.

Italy is top Europe destination for bespoke travel

Eurobound, specialists in bespoke travel to Europe, reports that Italy is the most-requested destination for their independent, luxury travelers to Europe. According to Jeff Roy, Eurobond’s Vice President, Sales & Marketing,

How business travel affects health

Reservations.com pulled the research and found 86% of business travelers found work trips as a relationship stressor. In addition, 54% are less likely to exercise while away from home.

Tel Aviv awarded the ‘Best International City’ at India’s Best Awards 2019

Tel Aviv won the ‘Best International City’ at the 8th edition of the readers’ choice - India’s Best Awards 2019 hosted by Travel + Leisure India & South Asia.

Air Europa eliminates all plastic wrapping packaging from its new luxurious Business Amenity Kit

In partnership with Kaelis, Air Europa removed all plastic wrapping package from its new luxurious Business Class Amenity Kit to reduce 1,000-kilo-plastic waste per year, protecting the environment. Kaelis is very happy to have helped Air Europa in this project.

Is passenger profiling still the best defence against terrorists?

Seen by critics as an exercise in discrimination, and by proponents as a vital security measure, passenger profiling at airports has long been contentious. However, for aviation security experts it remains the best line of defence against terrorists.