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Tuesday 5 November 2019

Jamaica’s Tourism Ministry to forge partnerships with Argentina

KINGSTON, JAMAICA - Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett says his Ministry is in talks with the Argentine Republic to forge partnerships in areas such as education, destination marketing, and resilience building.

Monday 4 November 2019

Athina Luxury Suites: Best Wedding & Luxury Honeymoon Hotel in Europe

ATHENS - The exclusive boutique hotel Athina Luxury Suites perched on the cliffs of the caldera, in the island of unparalleled beauty, Santorini, was recognized once more globally and received four more accolades. 

STR: Canada Q3 2019 hotel performance



HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE — The Canadian hotel industry reported mostly negative year-over-year results in the three key performance metrics during the third quarter of 2019, according to data from STR. 

ICCA set to return to North American continent for 2021 Association Meetings Programme in Calgary, Canada

ICCA announced during the General Assembly at the 58th ICCA Congress in Houston, U.S.A, that the city of Calgary, Canada will be the host of the sixth ICCA Association Meetings Programme (AMP) on 28-30 June 2021. This will be the first time the ICCA AMP will be held in North America.

VisitBritain’s global travel trade event to be held in Belfast in 2020

VisitBritain has announced that its flagship annual travel trade event ‘Explore Great Britain (GB) and Northern Ireland’ is to be held in Belfast, Northern Ireland in May 2020.

As European cities increase air connectivity, Istanbul stands out



A study for World Cities Day on October 31st, undertaken by ForwardKeys, the travel analytics firm, in partnership with European Cities Marketing, reveals that European cities are more extensively connected by air to one and other and to the wider world than they have ever been.

European airports with most expensive charge for an hour-parking



And for many this means planning how they will be dropped off as well as picked up from the airport – these responsibilities will undoubtedly fall to a family member or close friend.

Top10 weirdest reasons for flight delays and cancellations

Here are 10 of the weirdest reasons given for grounded aircraft, according to a survey by flight compensation company GIVT.

Heathrow has more unresolved lost luggage claims than any other UK airport



London Heathrow has the highest rate of unresolved lost or delayed luggage claims in the UK, according to the UK’s leading price comparison site MoneySuperMarket.

Machu Picchu named the best tourist attraction in the world



COLCHESTER, ESSEX – ROL Cruise, the UK’s No. 1 independent cruise retailer, has conducted a study that compares 25 of the most notable tourist attractions in the world, which has resulted in Machu Picchu topping the leaderboard.   

Cork Airport launches 2019/2020 winter schedule with five new routes



Cork Airport has officially launched its 2019/2020 winter schedule with five new routes operating this winter season. 

UK Civil Aviation Authority looks to widen scope for assistance dogs on flights

As part of its ongoing work to increase access to air, the UK Civil Aviation Authority is looking to review and improve regulations over the allowance of assistance dogs on flights.

Inflight "Shoppertainment" for all passengers of La Compagnie's new fleet



Since October 2019, SKYdeals is available for all passengers onboard La Compagnie’s new Airbus A321neo equipped with high-speed Internet 4G+. SKYdeals invites passengers on a journey with brands and shoppertainment experience, providing exclusive and dynamic offers throughout the flight.

Australian authority rejection of airlines’ cries of airport monopoly offers key lessons for Europe

BRUSSELS - Reacting to the publication by Australia’s Productivity Commission of its final report into airport regulation1ACI Europe highlighted how the report’s progressive, market-driven and consumer-focused approach contrasts with the way airports generally are regulated across Europe.

WTTC and Government of Aruba partner for the world’s first air and non-air seamless journey pilot using biometric technology



The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), and the Government of Aruba announce a new partnership to launch the world/s first pilot that links aviation and non-air destination services that will transform the traveller journey by using biometric technology

Saturday 26 October 2019

The Region of Attica promotes MICE tourism and all year round short-break holidays in Attica



Major tourism professionals from around the world had the chance to participate in a fam trip full of experiences, starring Attica, its accommodation infrastructure, its gastronomy and cultural monuments.

Teneo Hospitality Group welcomes four Nobu Hotels to portfolio



EDEN PRAIRIE (MINNEAPOLIS), MN - Teneo Hospitality Group, the premier Global Group Sales Organization, welcomes premier hotel brand Nobu Hotels and four of its properties to the company’s US and Mexico portfolios with the addition of Nobu Chicago,

What is it like moving to a new state

Relocating from one place to another can be both scary and exciting, especially when you are moving to a new state. The reason for the relocation may be varied, ranging from a changed job to a family situation. However, a constant aspect is that change in location leads to a fresh start.