Airline expectations rising for interiors

Airlines in the Middle East region are actively looking for innovative interiors designs and technology, as passenger expectations continue to drive the industry.

20 for 2020: Airbnb reveals top 20 destinations to visit next year

THAILAND – Latest Airbnb booking data has revealed growing interest in lesser-known destinations and eco-conscious cities across the globe, as Airbnb travellers look for new, local and authentic travel experiences beyond big cities.

Finnair starts codeshare cooperation with Fiji Airways, extending its network in the South Pacific

Finnair and Fiji Airways have agreed on a new codeshare partnership between Helsinki (HEL) and Nadi (NAN) in Fiji via three gateways served by Finnair.

Travel API, Microservices & Data Travel Technology Symposium Jan 7, 2020

UNITED STATES - TSI (Travel Startups Incubator) announced our 2nd Travel API, MicroServices & Data Technology Symposium on January 7, 2020 in Miami, FL at the Amadeus Executive Center.

World’s most disruptive sports tourism start-ups celebrated at Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macau, SAR

MACAU, SAR – The growing sports tourism sector has taken centre stage at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macau, SAR with the first ‘SPORTSTECH’ edition of the World Tourism Organization’s Tourism Tech Adventures initiative

EyeWide and Helix Imageworks raise 3D rendering bar for hoteliers

EyeWide Digital Marketing Agency and Helix Imageworks signed a strategic partnership to provide essential audience engagement for future hotel clients. 

TownePlace Suites by Marriott opens in Brantford, Ontario

BRANTFORD, ON – Marriott International’s TownePlace Suites by Marriott Brantford, Ontario opened for business on Thursday, October 10, 2019. Built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in,

40th ICAO Assembly drives new progress toward key economic development priorities for air transport

MONTREAL - Decisions in the area of Economic Development of Air Transport at ICAO’s 40th Assembly this year endorsed that the UN agency should continue to promote the important socio-economic benefits of air transport.

VisitBritain announces flagship business event ‘MeetGB’ to be held at ICC Wales in 2020

VisitBritain has announced that its flagship annual Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) event MeetGB is being held at the Celtic Manor Resort and the recently opened International Convention Centre (ICC) in Wales in April 2020.

Bea World 2019: entries from 30 countries, the highest number ever

Agencies from 30 countries across the globe – the highest number ever – have applied for the 14th Best Event Awards – the first and most authoritative event industry award –

U.S. Virgin Islands tourism on a positive trajectory

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS - The U.S. Virgin Islands is reporting close to a 50 percent increase in stay over arrivals this year, a clear signal that tourism in the Territory is on a strong rebound.

Delta Hotels Muskegon Downtown opens after a multi-million dollar renovation and rebranding

MUSEKGON, MI – Parkland Properties of Michigan announced the rebranding and opening of the 200-room Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Downtown, which recently completed an $8 million renovation of all rooms,

Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment unveils the concept behind INSPIRE Athens

ATHENS, GREECE - Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment, in partnership with GEK TERNA, unveiled INSPIRE Athens, its concept for the first Integrated Resort and Casino in Greece.

Hotelbeds certified carbon neutral for second consecutive year

PALMA - Hotelbeds has announced that it has been certified for the second consecutive year as a Carbon Neutral Organisation by Cabon Fooprint Ltd, 

Airport Parking & Hotels compares best airport parking options for UK travellers

From Meet and Greet to Park and Ride, it can sometimes be tricky to understand which airport parking offering is the most suitable type for a traveller’s individual needs.

ERA reviews the efficacy of EU261

Regulation (EC) No.261/2004 (EU261), which sets out rules for compensation and assistance to passengers affected by cancellations and delays for more than three hours,

Europe’s airports applaud IAG’s Net Zero CO2 commitment

BRUSSELS - Yesterday, IAG announced that it is stepping up its climate action with a package of measures to reduce its airlines’ carbon footprint and committing to Net Zero CO2 emissions by 2050.

South African Airways and Air Seychelles announce new code share flights lights from New York

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – South African Airways (SAA), the national carrier of South Africa and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, announced a new code share agreement for customers traveling between New York and the Seychelles.