Wings Travel Management launches new operations in Egypt and Cyprus

Wings Travel Management, specialists in handling the complex travel and logistical needs of companies operating in the energy sector, is on track to experience 40 per cent energy sector growth of up to US$100M, after already winning over US$50M in new business around the globe

Mexico Grand Hotels debuts Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences in Cabo

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO – Mexico Grand Hotels, the Los Cabos-based family-owned hospitality brand, has soft-opened its newest boutique property, Vista Encantada Spa Resort & Residences, which celebrates the 25th anniversary of the company. True to its name, the luxury

Volotea will support DΔNTE Aeronautical to develpo a state-of-the-art hybrid-electric aircraft

BARCELONA - Volotea, the airline of mid and small?sized European cities has reached an agreement with DΔNTE Aeronautical to collaborate in the project to develop a hybrid-electric aircraft for transportation of passengers.

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa to enhance hotel and guest experience

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, an MGM Resorts Luxury Destination, today announced an investment of more than $14 million into enhancing its hotel experience with the addition of the Lobby Bar and adjacent VIP check-in, as well as a redesign of over 300 Fiore Suites.

Carnival Corporation partners with University of West Florida to create world-class interactive training programs

MIAMI – Carnival Corporation & plc announced it partnered with the University of West Florida (UWF) to enhance the company’s fleet-wide environmental officer training program with the launch of an innovative and interactive new Environmental Excellence course.

First Art Suite designs for 30th Icehotel unveiled

As the original Icehotel in Swedish Lapland prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary, the hotel’s first suite designs and plans for this winter season have been unveiled. In addition, principle Icehotel travel specialist Discover the World is preparing for its 13th year operating the only direct flight to the

Airlines get hungrier for data in the hunt for Pricing Intelligence insights

LONDON - Infare, the global market leader in airfare intelligence, is taking centre stage twice at this year’s World Aviation Festival in London, demonstrating the growing appetite for reliable and instant pricing insights by airlines worldwide.

Holiday extras: The unexpected costs Britons face before going abroad

MoneySuperMarket, the UK’s leading price comparison website, reveals British holidaymakers could face up to £700 in additional costs to travel to certain countries this summer, on top of accommodation and travel fares, due to the cost of visas, vaccinations and travel insurance.

Hotel Whitcomb partners with Hotel Internet Services

SAN FRANCISCO - Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions, has announced the successful upgrade of guest Wi-Fi services at the Hotel Whitcomb. An iconic 110-year-old San Francisco landmark that once served as the location of City Hall, Hotel

airBaltic publishes its full Winter schedule

RIGA - Latvian airline airBaltic has fully published its upcoming winter season schedule which will begin on October 27th, 2019. For the first time during this winter season airBaltic offers flights from Riga to Athens, Dublin, Reykjavik and Stuttgart.

BAME Women in Travel to host WTM networking workshop for content creators

Women in Travel CIC, the social enterprise dedicated to empowering women through employability and entrepreneurship in the travel industry, will host a World Travel Market (WTM) Networking Workshop for content creators at Intrepid Travel’s London office from 6pm – 9pm on Tuesday 17th

“Hamburg Cruise Days”: Hamburg celebrates its unique maritime culture with the world’s largest cruise festival

HAMBURG – Hamburg’s love for cruise-related and maritime events of all kinds will reach its peak between 13 and 15 September, when, during the 7th Hamburg Cruise Days, the city’s port will be setting the stage for the cruise industry and cruise fans alike. With a record number of twelve

Social events at the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference 2019 to centre on Port Canto

The Opening Cocktail will take place at this new spacious venue, on Sunday 29th September from 7.30pm. For the first time, all TFWA World Exhibition & Conference and TFWA Innovation Lab visitor and exhibitor badge-holders will be permitted entry to the Opening Cocktail free of charge,

Global tourism resilience and Crisis Management Centre responds to Bahamas crisis

KINGSTON, JAMAICA - Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says that the Jamaican-based Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre has begun to mobilise resources to assist the Bahamas following the devastating effects of hurricane Dorian.

Costa Rica launches “Only the Essentials” campaign to inspire travelers to revert back to life's essentials

SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA - The Costa Rica Tourism Institute (ICT) launched a new advertising campaign in the United States and Canada on September 1, which features a custom-designed alphabet and five suggestive words: Balance, Thrill, Recharge, Alive and Connect. The campaign

Conference art and what we can learn from festivals

The FRESH Conference - the annual meeting design event - is happening in Belgium this year. During 13-15th October we have many unique and fresh ideas for meeting professionals in store. 

The InterContinental Life debuts in the Maldives with the launch of InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort

LONDON – IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group), opens InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort (InterContinental Maldives), the latest in a series of new luxury resort openings which includes ANA InterContinental Beppu in Japan and InterContinental Hayman Island in Australia

Iridium and Thales Expand Partnership to Deliver Aircraft Connectivity Services

MCLEAN, Va., September 3, 2019 – Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) today announced Thales as the newest Iridium Certus aviation service provider.  While already developing the Iridium Certus-based FlytLINK terminal and antenna, Thales will now be able to offer both Iridium