City of Helsinki launches a local sustainability programme

According to a survey1 carried out by the City of Helsinki in 2018, two thirds of residents identified the climate crisis as their major concern when thinking about the future of the city. In response,

Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende presents new features and property updates

Guanajuato, Mexico -  Fast forward nine months since its official opening, Live Aqua Urban Resort San Miguel de Allende has quickly become one of the destinations hot spots for luxe accommodations, upscale dining, and a charming setting.

Cyprus: New 5-star hotels will boost luxury tourism

Four new super luxury hotels will add a total of 2,590 beds within four years, in the tourism industry of Cyprus. 

Embraer is awarded Brazilian certification for the Praetor 500

Sao Paulo, Brazil – Embraer announces that the company’s new Praetor 500 midsize business jet was granted its Type Certificate by Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC—Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), having been announced in October 2018 at NBAA-BACE.

Hong Kong looks set to suffer a dramatic drop in visitors

A freshly updated report from ForwardKeys, which analyses over 17 million flight bookings a day, has revealed that the recent wave of pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong,

Use a free baby stroller at Moscow Domodedovo

Moscow Domodedovo Airport announced a new project, which has introduced free baby strollers at the air hub. The pickup points are located in the international departures zone as well as in the nursing room on the terminal’s second floor.

AHLA: IHLA applaud passage of bill requiring employee safety devices for hotel employees

SPRINGFIELD - The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today commended Governor Pritzker for signing the Hotel and Casino Employee Safety Act included in SB0075 the Workforce

SSP attracts local and international customers with new dean&david store at Bremen Airport

SSP Group has successfully launched a dean&david store at Bremen Airport. In addition to appealing to international travellers, the outlet also caters for those working locally and visiting from the nearby Airport City business district.

Instagram influences holiday choices of more than 10.6Million Brits

According to a new study, upwards of 10.6 million Brits are said to be shunning more traditional guidebooks and holiday brochures and turning instead to social media for inspiration and making bookings regarding their travel plans.

Hotel Stock Index falls 1.0% in July

The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index fell 1.0% in July to 4,883. Year to date through the first seven months of 2019, the index was up 20.0%. 

Michigan: Traverse City most expensive summer destination in Midwest

Traverse City, located on the shores of Lake Michigan, is the most expensive summer destination in the Midwest, according to a recent survey conducted by ChicagoHotels.org.

Tourism in trouble: Hong Kong demos hit economy

HONG KONG: Empty hotel rooms, struggling shops and even disruption at Disneyland: months of protests in Hong Kong have taken a major toll on the city’s economy, with no end in sight.

STR: Middle East and Africa hotel construction remains steady

LONDON—STR’s July 2019 hotel pipeline data showed 427 projects accounting for 123,742 rooms in construction in the Middle East and 138 projects and 25,986 rooms in construction in Africa. 

Hawaiian Airlines to launch new Maui-Las Vegas flights in December

HONOLULU – Maui residents visiting Hawai‘i’s adopted “ninth island” will be able to fly straight to the popular Nevada destination when Hawaiian Airlines inaugurates its newest narrow-body Airbus A321neo aircraft route later this year.

Passenger Traffic rises at Frankfurt Airport in July 2019

International Group airports report differing traffic development Frankfurt Airport (FRA) welcomed more than 6.9 million passengers in the reporting month, up 0.8 percent compared to the already heavily-traveled July holiday month last year. 

Bristol Airport to introduce new public transportation services

The new services for transportation for passengers and staff will be timetabled on dedicated routes and will reflect both the flight schedule and employee rosters, providing a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week service.

The first 25hours Hotel to open in Italy in 2020

FLORENCE, ITALY - Irreverent, smart, and authentic, and always with design that starts with a compelling story, 25Hours Hotel Company will open a very first-of-its-kind 173-room hotel in Florence,

Google Maps adds new travel features, including price guarantee

Not only does Google Maps help the travelers navigate, explore and get things done at home, but it’s also a powerful travel companion. After you’ve booked your trip, these new tools will simplify