Pulkovo Airport announces new routes for the winter season 2019/2020

Pulkovo St. Petersburg Airport will launch new international and domestic routes in the IATA Winter season 2019/2020. The airport operator Northern Capital Gateway (NCG) and the airlines announced the upcoming additions to the schedule on October 4, 2019,

Key German hotel markets forecasted for performance growth, despite looming recession

LONDON - Ahead of next week’s Expo Real trade fair, STR conducted an analysis on the correlation of growth in Germany’s GDP and hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR).

Engage with international visionaries-Sleep & Eat announces a trailblazing conference

LONDON – Sleep & Eat has revealed a conference programme that is set fair to live up to the show’s reputation as Europe’s leading hospitality design and innovation event.

Routier unveils MessageHub for hoteliers

NEW YORK & TEL AVIV - Routier, Inc., a leading provider of AI-enabled hotel operations, marketing and guest engagement solutions, today unveiled MessageHub, a cloud-based unified communications platform that empowers hoteliers to truly connect,

Stonehill improves access to alternative financing

ATLANTA — Stonehill announced that it has increased its alternative financing capabilities for hotel projects. Year-to-date, the company has provided over $450 million in financing to 20 projects nationwide.

Rancho San Lucas continues to grow with the completion of real estate offerings and new amenities

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO – Rancho San Lucas, an exclusive and luxurious, 834-acre private resort community, framed by 1.2 miles of unspoiled beachfront and the majestic Baja desert, continues to expand with new development offerings. 

EBRD moves to urban regeneration and sustainable tourism

Urban regeneration, green buildings and sustainable and inclusive tourism with links to the local economy are the priorities of the EBRD’s new strategy for the property and tourism sectors, approved by the Bank’s Board of Directors.

Connections set to showcase its second adventure event in the untouched Azores, Portugal

Connections, the international private community for senior executives in high-end travel, is set to showcase the second event in its Adventure series in the untouched Azores, Portugal, from 27-30 October 2019.

WWF: World’s first 5-country biosphere reserve nominated to UNESCO

sVIENNA / ZAGREB / BUDAPEST / LJUBLJANA / BELGRADE – thirty years after the fall of the Iron Curtain, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Hungary and Serbia submitted an historic UNESCO application to establish the first 5-country biosphere reserve in the world.

TripAdvisor updates industry-leading animal welfare policy

LONDON, UK – TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets to, or generate revenue from, any attraction that continues to contribute to the captivity of future generations of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), it has announced. 

SCTDA to launch new smart services during GITEX 2019 participation

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) announced that it will participate at GITEX Technology Week 2019, which will take place from October 6-10 at Dubai World Trade Centre, under the umbrella of the Sharjah Government.

Italy: Around the world in three days at TTG Travel Experience 2019

RIMINI (ITALY) - “Around the world in three days”... can be done at TTG Travel Experience! In Italy, from 9th to 11th October 2019, the international Show dedicated to the Travel industry, organized by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) at Rimini Expo Centre

Cheapest and most expensive public transport revealed

There are major differences in the cost of public transport around the world. The cost of a single ride with a bus, tram or metro can differ by more than ten euros.

UK could expect a boost in visits from China as Golden Week gets underway

The UK could look forward to a rise in visits from China in the coming week as China National Day and the Golden Week holiday get underway.

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.