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Friday 29 November 2019

Hoist Group announces data-centric 2020 strategy

Hoist Group launches its 2020 data-centric strategy to support hoteliers with a business intelligence Dashboard and related Consulting services, supported also by a new company positioning and a reinforced management team.

Hotelbeds drives non-domestic, long-stay guests to its hotel partners

PALMA (SPAIN) - Hotelbeds has provided an update on the average number of nights booked with its hotel partners via its network of over 60,000 travel trade buyers globally.

Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda is now open

MIAMI – Club Med, the global pioneer and leader of all-inclusive vacations, officially opened Club Med Miches Playa Esmeralda, its first-ever Exclusive Collection resort in the Americas, on Nov. 23, 2019.

Agoda announces the winners of its 11th annual Gold Circle Awards

MALAYSIA – More than 1,900 hotel partners in 37 markets have won this year’s Agoda Gold Circle Award, an increase of 300 hotels and four markets since 2018.

Dubai Airshow closed to acclaim

Dubai Airshow 2019 was hailed a success last Thursday by exhibitors, delegates and sponsors alike, as a lively week of trading came to a close.

ACI Airport Exchange kicks off in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI - More than 1200 participants are gathering in the capital of the United Arab Emirates for the global meeting of airport leaders, top aviation suppliers and airlines, organised by ACI Europe and ACI Asia-Pacific, hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports.

“Hey Google, ask WestJet...”

CALGARY, ALBERTA - WestJet announced Juliet, its digital travel assistant, is available on Google Assistant, giving guests a convenient, hands-and screen-free way to confidently have their day of travel questions answered.

Global carbon accreditation programme reports solid growth in airport climate action in its 10th year

As the 13th edition of ACI Airport Exchange, the global meeting of airport leaders, key industry suppliers and aviation stakeholders unrolls in Abu Dhabi, Airport Carbon Accreditation released the annual results

Friday 22 November 2019

New airport project threatens World Heritage Site Machu Picchu

Work is underway in Peru’s Sacred Valley to build a new airport that will help accommodate growing tourism rates. However, conservationists have warned the hub could bring more damage than revenue, putting the fate of the Machu Picchu citadel, the area’s most famous attraction, at stake.

Miniaturised CT scanners could reduce airport baggage check queues

CT scanners have been used at airports to screen checked baggage for years, but new improvements are seeing these advanced systems introduced to airport security checkpoints. GlobalData looks at how the sector’s investment in CT technology is progressing, and what benefits it is bringing to security lines.

Airport Parking & Hotels compares Business and Firest Class offerings on long-haul flights



For travellers wanting to indulge in holiday luxury from the get-go, the award-winning airport parking operator and retailer Airport Parking & Hotels (APH.com) has compared  the various Business and First Class offerings on long-haul flights of 15 airlines including Virgin Atlantic, Etihad Airways and American Airlines.

RevitUP revenue catalyst showcased at 100% Hotel Show



EyeWide Digital Hotel Marketing and Cyprus-based Plarino Hotel Management Services unveiled RevitUP to conference attendees this past week. 

Hotel St. Michel adapts to latest guest Wi-Fi trends by partnering with Hotel Internet Services

CORAL GABLES, FLA. - Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful enhancement of guest Wi-Fi services at the Hotel St. Michel.

ME Dubai partners with InnSpire to offer complete digital guest journey ahead of 2020 opening

DUBAI, UAE - InnSpire, a leading provider of a comprehensive technology suite that helps drive a seamless, world-class guest experience for some of the world's most iconic hotels and brands, has been selected by ME by Melia to implement its full stack of connectivity

Marina Fiesta named Resort of the Year in Travel & Hospitality Awards

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO – Mexico Grand Hotels’ Marina Fiesta Resort & Spa has been named Resort of the Year 2019 in Baja California Sur by Travel & Hospitality Awards, which recognize hard work and accomplishments across the travel industry.

UFI launches its first comprehensive overview of the Latin American exhibition industry



PARIS – UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, has launched its first in-depth research study of the exhibition industry in Latin America. The research provides neutral, up-to-date information on the exhibition industry in Latin America,

Abu Dhabi Convention and Exhibition Bureau partners with SITE to promote MICE travel in the UAE capital



BARCELONA  - The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), the global voice of the incentive travel industry, announced a new strategic partnership with the Abu Dhabi Convention Bureau (ADCB), at IBTM World, in Barcelona, Spain. 

Seamless travel and airport security at the Border Security Conference 2020



Airports are increasingly turning to seamless travel initiatives in order to help secure borders and increase passenger satisfaction. Seamless travel will therefore be a key focus at next year’s Border Security Conference, taking place on the 11th and 12th February, in Rome, Italy.