New Crowne Plaza to open January 2020

Kingston’s Holiday Inn will be transforming into a brand new modern riverside Crowne Plaza in January 2020. The hotel will focus on business travellers with great meeting facilities, a high-class restaurant, a fitness centre and a spacious lobby.

Touristic activities throughout Chile continue to operate normally

SANTIAGO, CHILE - The Undersecretary of Tourism and the National Tourism Board have reported that most of the touristic activities throughout the country continue to operate normally, especially the most visited destinations,

Major investments for the region’s future for the Port of Seattle

SEATTLE – Port of Seattle Executive Director Stephen. P. Metruck officially released his proposed 2020 Budget and five-year capital development and investment plans.

Fifty airports now carbon neutral in Europe

BRUSSELS - Ahead of the COP25 due to kick off in Santiago de Chile next month, European airport trade body ACI Europe gives an update on the progress airports have made to deliver on their commitment to reach 100 carbon neutral airports by 2030(1).

WiT (Web in Travel) to launch an African edition in Cape Town, May 2020

CAPE TOWN & SINGAPORE –  WiT (Web in Travel), a leading travel tech conference and media in Asia Pacific, is bringing its event to Africa with the launch of WiT Africa in Cape Town, South Africa, on May 28, 2020.

FCBT launches HelloFCBT online solution for SME clients and Sam mobile app in UK

Flight Centre Business Travel (FCBT) is giving UK customers the option to book and manage business travel via an online solution for the first time with the launch of HelloFCBT, a proprietary travel technology platform.

Three choice brands open hotels on the same Sarasota Campus

ROCKVILLE, MD. - Comfort hotels, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc., welcomed a newly constructed Comfort Inn & Suites in Sarasota, Florida, as the brand continues to execute its strategy of opening more than one hotel per week this year.

On the Beach boosts its latest ‘Body Confidence’ campaign with body language podcast sponsorship

The UK’s leading beach holiday specialist, On the Beach, announces its latest Body Confidence campaign activity, which sees the online travel agent sponsor ‘Body language’ -

Flying with CBD: What to know about new TSA airplane rules

CBD is now legal to use in many US states for medical purposes, with some even going so far as to legalize the use of recreational marijuana completely.

UNICEO announces its 2020 European Congress

UNICEO announced that its 2020 European Congress will take place in Athens on 4 to 6 November. Members of the association from about 30 countries will come together at the Hotel Grande Bretagne and focus on the theme of the congress,

Excitement builds in Dubai ahead of World Spa Awards 2019

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – The leading figures of the global spa and wellness industry are heading to Armani Hotel Dubai for the World Spa Awards 2019 –

The future of aerospace is up

The aerospace industry is at an exciting point as new technologies open opportunities for industrial changes that can be translated into tangible cost savings and growth.

Munich Airport to offer nearly 200 destinations worldwide in the coming winter season

It's that time of year again: At the end of October, coinciding with to the end of daylight savings time, the winter timetable season will begin at Munich Airport.

Qatar Airways Platinum Privilege Club members can now experience five-star luxury in the Al Safwa First Class Lounge

DOHA, QATAR – Qatar Airways’ award-winning frequent flyer programme (FFP) Privilege Club, is delighted to announce that its Platinum members can now access HIA’s exclusive Al Safwa First Class Lounge when flying Business Class with up to two guest passes.

Marshall Hotels & Resorts continues rapid expansion of New York Metro-area

NEW YORK CITY — Marshall Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel management and services company that operates properties nationwide, announced the openings of three New York Metro-Area hotels:

Prague Convention Bureau and Partners Invite Corporate Buyers to a Fam Trip and Workshop in February 2020

Prague Convention Bureau together with partners organize a corporate fam trip and workshop, that will be held in Prague from February 2 to February 4, 2020. During the two-day joint event, 50 European buyers will get familiar with Prague MICE offer and key local suppliers.

Statement from the World Travel & Tourism Council following the recent Typhoon in Japan

The thoughts of the Members and staff of the World Travel & Tourism Council are with those affected by the recent Typhoon in Japan. The global Travel & Tourism sector sends its heartfelt sympathy and commiserations to all those affected and a message of condolence to the Government of Japan.

The best destinations for your couple's trip

Happily single, honeymooning or heartbroken? lastminute.com has conducted a new survey to find the best locations around the world for travellers depending on their relationship status and what they argue about abroad.