MIA breaks ground on Central Base renovation project

MIAMI – Miami-Dade Aviation Department officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on October 31 to celebrate the beginning of Miami International Airport’s Central Base Modification and Expansion Project, which will upgrade 34.1 acres of asphalt and concrete pavement originally built in the 1960s

Latest aircraft on display in Dubai

When the Dubai Airshow opens 17 November 2019, trade attendees can expect to see up to 165 aircraft on display from the entire aerospace industry. In particular, the static display will include the latest civil, business and military aircraft plus a selection of helicopters from industry leaders and new players.

Business and specialisation are key to FITUR 2020

MADRID - With a focus on specialisation, business and professionalisation, the upcoming edition of FITUR, International Tourism Fair, organised by IFEMA, from the 22 to 26 January at Feria de Madrid, presents its greatly enhanced B2B meeting programs.

SiteMinder launches the Hotel App Store

LONDON, UK – SiteMinder, the global hotel industry’s leading guest acquisition platform, is today launching the Hotel App Store—the first marketplace allowing hotels of all sizes to easily discover,

World Travel & Tourism Council announces new membership category for SMEs

LONDON – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, is delighted to announce an exciting new membership category, providing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the sector the opportunity to join the global Travel & Tourism network.

Food waste in tourism is a bigger issue than previously thought

Annually, roughly 1.3 billion tons of food is lost or goes to waste, which is equivalent to one third or even up to one half of all food intended for human consumption.  Food waste is a major environmental, social and economic issue.

Travel & Tourism Industry is more resilient than ever

LONDON – The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & Tourism private sector, in partnership with Global Rescue, a membership organisation providing medical, security, evacuation, travel risk and crisis management services,

Agreement for the acquisition of Air Europa for 1 billion euros

International Consolidated Airlines Group and Globalia announced that definitive transaction agreements have been signed under which IAG’s wholly owned subsidiary, IB OPCO Holding S.L.,

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.