First half of 2019 yields uncertain outlook for air transport in Europe

BRUSSELS - European airport trade body, ACI Europe, released its air traffic report for June, Q2 & H1, measuring all types of civil aviation passenger flights: full service, low cost and charter.

Airbus begins U.S. production of A220 aircraft

BANGKOK – Airbus has officially begun manufacturing the A220 in the U.S. The first team of A220 production workers began work at Airbus’ Mobile, Alabama-based production facility following their recent return from on-the-job training in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada,

What to do in Nepal: A first-timer’s guide

Situated in the Northwestern part of Asia, Nepal has been a prime destination for many aspiring adventure-seekers who are out to traverse its beautiful landscapes and trek the mountain ranges that have made this landlocked country of 26 million people an ideal tourism spot.

These are the most popular UNESCO Sites in the World, according to Instagram

Thousands, if not millions of travellers are visiting UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world every single day. That’s because these are notable for being iconic sites of cultural, historical, religious, and natural interest. It’s the crème de la crème of where to go if you’re an avid traveller.

Malta reveals the range of the best boat trips and diving activities to the Middle Eastern visitors

DUBAI - The sea is the best feature of the Maltese Islands, being so close to every corner of little Malta, it should come as no surprise that sea activities are very popular in the Maltese Islands, such as cruise ships and diving.

GIATA GmbH celebrates its 1,000,000th unique iudentified property

BERLIN, GERMANY – It is done! There are over 1 million unique official accommodations in the world! Hotel database GIATA GmbH announced its 1,000,000th unique identified property. This milestone is a major move for GIATA in its mission to help their partners maximise the growth of their business and revenue.

Rebranding of Copenhagen Airport hotel

The Copenhagen hotel market is developing rapidly, and all hotels must be ready for change to improve their position. To this end, Core Hospitality, a Danish white label hotel operator, has decided to rebrand its airport property to a Best Western Plus.

American Airlines, American Express Global Business Travel and Amadeus complete live NDC bookings

SINGAPORE – American Airlines, American Express Global Business Travel and Amadeus announce a milestone in travel retailing at the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) 2019 Convention.

Travel media company Ink partners with Air Italy to launch its inflight magazine

LONDON - It was announced that Ink, the world’s leading travel media company, has been appointed by Air Italy to relaunch its inflight magazine and represent its digital media sales. 

Best Western Rewards named top loyalty program by U.S. News & World Report

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BWHR) celebrates the continued success of its industry-leading loyalty program, Best Western Rewards (BWR), which has earned a top five ranking in the 

Sava Holdings maximizes hotel security and design with VingCard Essence Door Locks

STOCKHOLM - Sava Holdings, Ltd, a boutique hotel development company with nine properties currently flagged under several major hotel brands, has

G Adventures introduces new custom-built vessel in the Galapagos

Leading tour operator G Adventures introduces a sixth yacht to its fleet of vessels touring the Galapagos Islands, with departures starting in July 2020.

How to recycle abroad on holiday

This summer has seen a huge number of companies in the travel and tourism industry make positive changes towards reducing single-use plastic, as well as local community-driven initiatives such as beach cleans in tourist areas.

UN on board with Global Resilience Centre to help tackle Sargassum threat, says Jamaica's Minister of Tourism

KINGSTON, JAMAICA - Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, says the United Nations (UN) is fully on board to improve coordinated action and share expertise and resources with the Global Resilience and Crisis Management Centre (GTRCM, as it relates to the threat of sargassum to the region.

Spirit Airlines to transform operations through expanded technology alliance with Sabre

Sabre Corporation, a leading technology provider at the center of the business of travel, announced an agreement to expand its digital operations technology alliance with Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE), the leading value carrier in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Ten beaches where you can (almost) land your private jet

With summer in full swing in Europe, luxury travellers are looking for the easiest and quickest ways to reach the coast. PrivateFly, the private jet booking platform, says that 35 per cent of its European clients in July and August are flying to airports that are less than an hour from a beach.

GAP moves 11th airport in Mexico onto SITA Technology

MEXICO CITY – Grupo Aeroportuario Del Pacifico, S.A.B. de C.V or "GAP”, which operates airports in the Pacific region of Mexico, has moved its 11th airport onto the SITA AirportConnect Open platform.

Airport Parking & Hotels's tips on how to upgrade a holiday without blowing the budget

For holidaymakers keen to travel like a celebrity this summer but without the first-class price tag, Airport Parking & Hotels (APH) has revealed its top five insider tips on how to upgrade a holiday before leaving the runway and without blowing the budget.