Japan National Tourism Organization signs Memorandum of Cooperation with Emirates

DUBAI - To further increase tourism demand from the Middle East to Japan, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) with Emirates on October 30th,

New air service makes South Atlantic island of St. Helena accessible to more American travellers

NEW YORK - New flights are making it easier for curious Americans to visit one of the world's most off-the-beaten-track destinations - the island of St. Helena.

Portugal gears up for Web Summit – the world’s largest technology conference with 1200+ speakers and 70,000+ attendees

Portugal is set to host the annual Web Summit in Lisbon between the 4th and 7th of November 2019, attracting the biggest tech companies, with 1200+ speakers and 70,000+ attendees from over 160+ countries.

Dangerous destinations - In America, no one can hear you scream

Whilst much of the world offers a safe haven to explore, a new study by Bolsover Cruise Club has found that there are certain places a little closer to home that may require you to tread carefully – especially in the run up to Halloween.

Why Malta is more than a sunny holiday at sea

Malta is an island in the Meditteranean with plenty of sandy beaches and crystal clear waters to enjoy. Based on this description alone, you might assume that Malta is best enjoyed during the summer months where you can spend your days soaking up the rays on the beach. 

Tourism & leisure industry deals in September 2019 total $8.96bn globally

Total tourism & leisure industry deals for September 2019 worth $8.96bn were announced globally, according to GlobalData’s deals database.

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.

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.