In-flight services -not ticket prices- boost passenger satisfaction on international flights, J.D. Power finds

COSTA MESA, CALIF. - Great food -the spicier the better- plus good customer service and a positive track record are the primary drivers of passenger satisfaction on international airline flights.

Carnival Corporation joins getting to Zero Coalition for zero emission operations

MIAMI – Carnival Corporation & plc announced it has joined the Getting to Zero Coalition, an alliance of organizations across the maritime, energy, infrastructure and finance sectors committed to accelerating the decarbonization of the international shipping industry.

Seven business aviation predictions for 2020

It’s been a busy year for on-demand private charter company PrivateFly, which has been integrating into Directional Aviation’s OneSky family, while continuing to generate growth that outperforms the market, in both Europe and the US.

If you want to know where someone is going, identify where they’ve been

Search is a tremendous tool for understanding audience intent. It accounts for more than half of the nearly $11 billion digital travel spend in 2019, according to eMarketer. But relying on search alone is fundamentally reactive - targeting travelers who are already deep into the sales funnel.

ECM Summer School: The Meetings Industry educational programme to be held in Turin in 2020

European Cities Marketing and Turismo Torino e Provincia announced that 2020 will see the 34th ECM Summer School take place in Turin, Italy, August 22-26.

Five tips for long-distance bikepacking in the United States

If you love cycling and outdoor exploration, one of the items on your travel bucket list might be to go bikepacking through parts of the world. Bikepacking combines bicycling and backpacking, allowing you to travel the trails more quickly. 

IBM, Google and Klook to headline at Travel Technology Europe 2020

Europe’s dedicated event for travel technology, Travel Technology Europe, has announced that industry experts from IBM, Google and Klook will be headlining its 2020 conference. 

The best and worst taxi services across Europe

A vital part of the perfect city break is transport. And when embracing those chilly European Christmas nights, a taxi ride should be as smooth and hassle-free as possible.

Royalton Park Avenue leverages HIS expertise to cater to latest guest and business meeting Wi-Fi needs

NEW YORK - Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has been credited with successfully enhancing guest and business meeting Wi-Fi services for the Royalton Park Avenue.

Qatar Airways Frequent Flyer Programme partners with Qatar Museums for Culture Pass

DOHA, QATAR – Qatar Airways’ award-winning Frequent Flyer Programme, Privilege Club, partners with Qatar Museums’ Culture Pass, offering its valued Platinum and Gold tier members access to the rich benefits of the Culture Pass Plus programme.

Travel with safety in mind: Six ways to stay safe when you’re travelling

No one likes to anticipate the worst. However, when you’re travelling across continents, meeting new people every day, immersing yourself in new cultures and barely finding enough time to sleep between airports, it’s always worth investing in your safety.

Canada: An easy country to fall in love with

An easy country to fall in love with, that's how we define Canada. An easy country to not want to leave is what we will say about our feelings on the day we get on the plane. The famous phrase about Canada is: "While other countries have a lot of history,

The top five trips every college student should take

When you are in college, you need to take a break from time to time. We all know that students are already strapped for cash, but you don’t need to stay in a five-star hotel to have a good time. 

Six tips for overcoming a fear of flying

There are a shocking number of adults around the world who are afraid to take off in an airplane. In fact, studies show that one in every six adults has a fear of flying.

What to do in 2020 to improve passenger experience for limited mobility customers?

People are increasingly travelling more, especially during the Holidays season, thus the need for a quiet retreat, away from the chaos, in an airport lounge. The Holidays season also means travelling in bigger groups with friends and family,

Luxury resort Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives reopens 16 December 2019

Leading Sri Lankan hotel chain Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts complete their third and final hotel opening of 2019 with the reopening of Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives on 16 December following refurbishments.  

New Hotel - The Catalyst Hotel to open in prestigious Sandton

SANDTON – The Catalyst Hotel, a premier establishment managed by Newmark Hotels, Reserves, Lodges and Residences, is set to bring luxury and comfort to both business and leisure travellers in the middle to last quarter of 2020.

New advertising tool on Facebook: Zleep Hotels paves the way for innovative marketing

The Danish hotel chain, Zleep Hotels, is one of the first companies in the Nordic countries to use a brand new and quite interesting digital marketing tool. A tool that has not previously been used in commercial contexts in Denmark.