Emirates Flight Catering announces major investment in solar energy

SINGAPORE - Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC), one of the world's largest catering operations, has successfully commissioned a state-of-the-art solar power system across its premises,

SAS presents its 2020 summer programme – 5 new destinations and 14 new direct routes

SAS is continuing to strengthen its seasonal offering and will be launching 14 new direct routes and 5 totally new destinations from Scandinavia in summer 2020

Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport to welcome passengers with free E-Visas

Starting today, October 1, 2019, Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport will serve tourists from 53 countries entering the Russian Federation with free electronic visas.

e-Novia trialed guide robot YAPE at Frankfurt Airport

In a recent trial, self-driving guide robot YAPE moved through Frankfurt Airport, accompanying passengers to their gates and helping them to transport their small luggage.

ACI Europe calls on new EC to prioritise aviation security strategy

TEL AVIV - As the ACI Europe 2019 Aviation Security Summit(1) takes place in Tel Aviv this week, hosted by Israel Airports Authority, Europe’s airports took the opportunity to call on the new European Commission to prioritise the development of an integrated risk-based aviation security system.

Plaza Premium Group enters North America with a new type of airport lounge experience — for all travelers

Plaza Premium Group Founder and CEO Mr. Song Hoi-see has transformed the airport hospitality industry, creating a VIP airport experience for more than just the elite traveler.

Ryanair employment relations: More instability ahead, says European Cockpit Association

BRUSSELS - Challenged by strikes in the UK and Spain, caught in failed mediation rounds in Ireland, left by the COO who was hired specifically to help with the transition to a unionised company,

The Drisco Tel Aviv awarded "Five-Star Superior" classification by the Israel Ministry of Tourism

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL - The Drisco Hotel has been awarded the highly prestigious "5-Star Plus" classification by The Israel Ministry of Tourism.

New Caribbean highlight -Cap El Limon experience- pure nature and passion for hospitality

SAMANA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – the most popular travel destination in the Caribbean is about to add another Star concept to their portfolio, with the official opening on September 20th, 2019

Best Western Hotels & Resorts welcomes Best Western Premier hotel in North Hollywood

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – Best Western Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its newest upscale property, the brand new Best Western Premier NOHO Inn.

Khalifa Fund showcases two Emirati-owned businesses at Hotel Show Dubai 2019

DUBAI - The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) is showcasing two businesses owned by UAE citizens at the ongoing Hotel Show Dubai 2019,

Africa, 2nd fastest growing tourism region in the world

NAIROBI, KENYA - Travel and tourism remained one of the key growth drivers of Africa's economy, contributing 8.5% of the GDP in 2018; equivalent to $194.2 billion.

Thomas Cook collapse: advice from the UK European Consumer Centre for UK holidaymakers

Following the Thomas Cook collapse on 23 September 2019, the UK European Consumer Centre (UK ECC) would like to offer the following advice to those affected:

European Tour Destinations secures commanding presence in new ranking of Europe’s top golf courses

European Tour Destinations’ network of world class golf venues has once again dominated Golf World magazine’s Top 100 Golf Courses in Continental Europe, with a total of 14 courses from across 11 of its venues making the renowned listing.

Algarve must evolve ‘beach holiday’ brand say Portugal tourism chiefs, ahead of major conference

Algarve tourism chiefs say the region must diversify and build on its renowned ‘beach holiday’ brand in order to benefit from the rapidly evolving global tourism market.

The Magnificent Fort Manoel opens its gates for the public

DUBAUI - By the direction of The Manoel Island &amp Tigne Point Development (MIDI), the illustrious Fort Manoel will be open for the public starting Sunday the 15 th of September.

Hospitality communications experts launch Long Live Lodging

ATLANTA — Co-Principals Jonathan Albano, founder of Lodging Leaders podcast, Judy Maxwell, a veteran news journalist, and Anand and Neha Patel, owners of Myriann.com,

Kazakhstan welcomes over 1,200 delegates to PATA Travel Mart 2019

NUR-SULTAN, KAZAKHSTAN - PATA Travel Mart 2019 (PTM 2019), generously hosted by the Ministry of Culture and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Kazakh Tourism National Company, has attracted over 1,200 delegates from 63 global destinations.