Published on 22/07/2018
The UK saw strong growth in 2017 from a mix of overseas visitor markets including China, Australia, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), India and the US, underpinning a record year for inbound tourism.
Published on 21/07/2018
The Vanilla Islands are six islands in the Indian Ocean that have decided to take action to develop tourism. Although most of the work is centered on the cruise market, it remains important to pay particular attention to the islands' reputation. The better and more widely know the islands are, the more tourist numbers will increase. Thus, each of the islands has created an event to which it invites its group partners, to serve as a base for this influence strategy.
Published on 21/07/2018
Honduras, one the world’s leading coffee exporters and home to a multitude of award-winning coffee farms, is ready to welcome travelers this upcoming fall season when perfect weather and ideal coffee harvesting conditions collide in the country’s picturesque coffee regions.
Published on 21/07/2018
Family and multi-generational travel is a rapidly expanding tourist segment within the global tourism industry and with a number of Saudis willing to explore new destinations outside their comfort zones, there are substantial opportunities for businesses outside the Middle East, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Published on 20/07/2018
Delta Air Lines and WestJet have signed a definitive agreement to create a comprehensive transborder joint venture arrangement that will offer customers an extensive route network within the U.S. and Canada.
Published on 20/07/2018
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive results in the three key performance metrics during June 2018, according to data from STR.
Published on 20/07/2018
Golf tour operators from 25 countries descended on Oregon to celebrate the 10th annual North America Golf Tourism Convention (NAC). The tour operators participated in a record number of familiarization tours in order to experience, first hand, the golf in Central Oregon, Southern Oregon, the Portland region and Bandon Dunes.
Published on 20/07/2018
Emirates will introduce two additional flights to Lyon and one to Paris per week, complementing its existing schedule and providing even more choice and convenience to travellers.
Published on 20/07/2018
Oakland will host the first ever Oakland Cocktail Week September 15-23, 2018 in celebration of the city’s unique cocktail heritage as well as local spirits small businesses and employees. Participating bars and restaurants from Oakland, Alameda and Emeryville are challenged with telling the stories of Oakland through cocktails and offering them to cocktail enthusiasts at $10 throughout the week.
Published on 20/07/2018
Disney Cruise Line offers a winter holiday adventure for the families aboard the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder, Disney Dream or Disney Fantasy. Starting early November, Disney Cruise Line adds sparkle to each ship during Very Merrytime Cruises, with traditional “turkey day” fanfare, Christmas feasts, “snow flurries” and more.
Published on 20/07/2018
VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) is displaying the Canada-China Year of Tourism (CCYT) logo on some of its trains until September. VIA Rail is seizing this opportunity to present Chinese tourists a unique experience and the chance to discover by train some of the 400 communities it serves.
Published on 19/07/2018
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) announced a new service to the Egyptian beach vacation resort of Hurghada for the 2018/19 winter season. SWISS will also connect Sion directly with London and Porto in the coming winter schedules.
Published on 19/07/2018
From infrastructure and communication to food production and transport, tourism and construction play key roles in a circular economy framework that supports sustainable development.
Published on 19/07/2018
The Japanese have a name for coming up with innovative ideas and realizing them in an uncanny successful nature. Recently, they have made a crossover between traditional Japanese inn and a modern art gallery- as the result, we have a trendy new venture headed by Hoshino Resorts which is set to be the world’s first art based hot spring water ryokan.
Published on 19/07/2018
Marriott International has adopted a plan to remove disposable plastic straws and plastic stirrers from its more than 6,500 properties across 30 brands around the world.
Published on 19/07/2018
Hyatt Regency Zhenjiang in East China’s Jiangsu province is now open atop the East Tower of Suning Plaza, the highest skyscraper in Zhenjiang.
Published on 19/07/2018
Latvian airline airBaltic has carried over 60,000 passengers to and from its five destinations in Russia during the 2018 World Cup. The airline has carried 30% more passengers in Russia than during the same period last year.
Published on 19/07/2018
According to the results of a new study Istanbul is among the top 15 cheapest cities for international students relocating to university in 80 popular cities around the globe.
Published on 19/07/2018
Vietnam's first new-age airline Vietjet and Boeing Commercial Airplanes recently signed an order contract for 100 B737 MAX aircraft worth a total of US$12.7 billion at the Farnborough International Airshow 2018.
Published on 19/07/2018
Best Western Hotels & Resorts has signed a striking new property in Pattaya that is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2019.
Published on 19/07/2018
Dr Wasswa Tom Davis, a Board Member of the Uganda Tourism Board and Manager for Marketing & Commercial Services at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority and Alain St.Ange, Head of the Saint Ange Tourism Consultancy took the opportunity to meet to discuss potential avenue of cooperation as they sat in Accra Ghana for Routes Africa 2018.
Published on 19/07/2018
Italy is an increasingly popular destination and the figures confirm this: according to estimates by CST Assoturismo tourist arrivals exceed 62 million (compared to 58.8 in 2017), with an increase of 5%. The fastest growing origin markets include the US (+5.5%) and China (+4.5%). What about Italians?
Published on 18/07/2018
Residence Inn by Marriott London Kensington is now officially open as the largest property in the extended-stay brand’s European portfolio.
Published on 18/07/2018
Lufthansa Innovation Hub and SAP.iO Berlin Foundry announced the “Aviation Blockchain Challenge” that aims to explore the potential of blockchain technology in the aviation context. The idea contest seeks blockchain-based solutions that make the traveler’s customer experience, processes, supply chains, and maintenance procedures at airlines smoother, safer and more interconnected.
Published on 18/07/2018
The 2nd Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Organised by the HKTDC, the seven-day expo (18-24 July) is held concurrently with the Hong Kong Book Fair.
Published on 18/07/2018
The Geneva-based United Networks of International Corporate Event Organizers (UNICEO®) recently celebrated its inaugural European Congress in the Hungarian capital.
Published on 18/07/2018
The Kazakh airline Air Astana has chosen APG as its general representative in France.
Published on 18/07/2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the governments and air navigation service providers of Europe to address the region’s airspace bottlenecks, as new data revealed that delays so far this year have more than doubled compared to 2017.
Published on 18/07/2018
Routes Africa 2018 taking place in Accra Ghana saw Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles former Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports, and Marin, on stage to discuss aviation and tourism alongside representatives from China, Tenerife and Ghana.
Published on 18/07/2018
Sarawak will play host to the inaugural Business Events Tribal Meet – better known as TriBE 2018 in Kuching on 24th August 2018 to drive digital transformation within the Business Events sector.
Published on 18/07/2018
21c Museum Hotels’ newest museum hotel concept in Kansas City, Missouri is opened.
Published on 18/07/2018
Phuket Marriott Resort and Spa, Nai Yang Beach has launched a new tailor-made MICE concept called “Go Local”.
Published on 18/07/2018
World Tourism Day, celebrated every 27 September around the world, is a unique opportunity to raise awareness on tourism’s actual and potential contribution to sustainable development. World Tourism Day 2018 will be celebrated in Budapest, Hungary.
Published on 17/07/2018
Caesars Entertainment, the undisputed leader in the meetings industry, broke ground its newest development – CAESARS FORUM, a US$375 million, 550,000 square-foot conference center in Las Vegas.
Published on 17/07/2018
Hard Rock International announced its plans to open Hard Rock Hotel Dublin in 2020. With a presence in more than 70 countries across the globe, Hard Rock’s first hotel in Ireland will shine a light on the musical vibrancy of the destination, past and present.
Published on 17/07/2018
UKHospitality has reacted with considerable alarm at the news that net EU migration has fallen to 100,000.
Published on 17/07/2018
London Gatwick has opened a new £2 million airline lounge-style area in its North Terminal for passengers who require special assistance - one of the biggest of its kind in any European airport.
Published on 17/07/2018
Tourism New Zealand’s efforts in the past financial year contributed to the strong growth of New Zealand’s international visitor economy. Campaigns on social media as well as in China contributed to the rise in international visitors and tourist spend.
Published on 17/07/2018
Royal Jordanian Airline decided to halt its services between Amman and the Iraqi city of Najaf, effective July 15, 2018, and until further notice, in view of the security situation at Najaf Airport.
Published on 17/07/2018
Radisson Hospitality AB announced the signing of the new Radisson Blu Hotel, Prague in Czech Republic that is scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2019.
Published on 17/07/2018
ATR achieved today an important milestone with the delivery of its 1,000th ATR 72. The aircraft took to the sky today in the colours of leading Indian domestic carrier, IndiGo. This delivery consolidates the ATR 72 as an outstanding commercial success and a benchmark in the regional aviation market.
Published on 17/07/2018
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $659.8 million in airport infrastructure grants, as part of $3.18 billion in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding for airports across the United States.
Published on 16/07/2018
Alipay together with the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), have launched a series of joint marketing initiatives aimed at raising destination awareness of Singapore and driving tourist spending among Chinese visitors.
Published on 16/07/2018
Catering to a new generation of savvy travellers, CUBE Boutique Capsule Hotels opens second property in Singapore’s Kampong Glam.
Published on 16/07/2018
Organised by the journal ANATOLIA, the 6th Interdisciplinary Tourism Research Conference will take place 2 - 7 October 2018 in Cappadocia, Turkey.
Published on 15/07/2018
Mariah Carey, best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold, launched her all-new Las Vegas headlining residency, "The Butterfly Returns" at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Published on 15/07/2018
Central Hotels has announced the soft opening of Royal Central a luxurious 5-star resort at The Palm. The stunning hotel features 207 elegantly-appointed rooms and suites and guests have beachfront access to one of the best private beaches in the city while enjoying unhindered views of the world-famous architectural landmarks such as Atlantis The Palm and Burj Al Arab.
Published on 15/07/2018
Thailand’s hospitality company Centara is now accepting WeChat Pay transactions on its websites for online room reservations.
Published on 15/07/2018
Emirates unveiled its 42nd dedicated lounge across its global network at Cairo International Airport (CAI). The lounge is now open to Emirates First Class and Business Class customers as well as Platinum and Gold members of Skywards, the airline’s loyalty programme.
Published on 15/07/2018
Spirit Airlines will start new routes to Caribbean when the winter chill will be ready to take hold. First new route begins on November 8, 2018, when Spirit will start daily nonstop service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Las Américas International Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic*.
Published on 15/07/2018
Visit KC announced 17 major convention bookings for future years, marking a fruitful first half of 2018 for the organization. Representing the corporate, religious, health science, sports and educational market segments, these events will cumulatively generate more than $174 million in local economic impact based on a calculation using the combination of attendance and room nights.
Published on 14/07/2018
Seven Seas Splendor, the highly anticipated, ultra-luxurious ship joining Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ fleet in February 2020, will voyage across Europe during her inaugural 15 destination-rich summer sailings.
Published on 14/07/2018
Ctrip, Asia's leading online travel agency, renewed its annual strategic cooperation agreement with Tourism New Zealand. According to the agreement, the two sides will focus on New Zealand customized travel product development, especially for independent travelers.
Published on 14/07/2018
According to the recent decision by the Supreme Court to overturn the Bradley Act, or Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA), a number of states have made moves towards fully legalising sports wagering.
Published on 13/07/2018
Marriott International announced the Grand Opening of JW Marriott Nashville, ideally situated steps from Music City’s most treasured landmarks.
Published on 13/07/2018
Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced successful travel statistics for the first half of 2018. International visitors to Vietnam in this period reached nearly 7.9 million arrivals, rising 27.2% over the same period last year.
Published on 13/07/2018
Hotel Indigo Dundee has opened its doors in one of Europe’s rising design destinations - Dundee, Scotland.
Published on 13/07/2018
World Rugby has announced the venue for the Rugby World Cup 2019 repechage tournament as the Stade Delort in Marseille, France.
Published on 13/07/2018
Customised itineraries especially for Chinese travelers offer big opportunities for travel sector. The demand for customised travel for Chinese travelers showed a 300% growth in 2017 and this year there are currently more than 120,000 new orders a month, representing a market share of almost 15%.
Published on 12/07/2018
JetBlue Technology Ventures and Air New Zealand announced an International Innovation Partnership to build an internationally recognized technology innovation ecosystem that will seek out, partner and implement emerging technologies in the travel sector.
Published on 12/07/2018
Henley & Partners, the global leader in residence- and citizenship-by-investment, has won the public tender to design, implement, and internationally promote the much-anticipated Moldova Citizenship-by-Investment (MCBI) program.
Published on 12/07/2018
The latest ECM-MKG European Destinations Observatory report* points out that, in European cities, the Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR)** experienced a 4.2% growth since the beginning of the year. The Occupancy Rate*** increased by 1.2 points and the Average Daily Rate (ADR)**** by 2.3%.
Published on 12/07/2018
The San Francisco Bay Area will host Rugby World Cup Sevens on July 20-22, 2018, the first time a Rugby World Cup will be played on American soil.
Published on 12/07/2018
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Los Angeles using the new Airbus A350-900ULR (ultra-long-range) aircraft in November. In addition, SIA will step up existing daily non-stop Singapore-San Francisco services to 10 times per week.
Published on 12/07/2018
By the Decision of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a new passenger terminal with a capacity of 400 passengers per hour has been put into operation at the Nukus International Airport.
Published on 12/07/2018
easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has today reached a key milestone with the launch of its 1000th route. The 1000th route, from Manchester to Bordeaux, forms one of 16 brand new routes that easyJet has put on sale this morning from the UK.
Published on 12/07/2018
The Joint Venture of Alibaba Group and Marriott International are spearheading Marriott International’s facial recognition check-in pilot with Fliggy, Alibaba’s travel service platform.
Published on 12/07/2018
A Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of A&B Group for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Set to open in late 2019, the 434-room hotel will mark the first Hyatt Regency hotel in Nha Trang, a coastal resort city in southern Vietnam boasting scenic white sandy beaches and rich culinary offerings.
Published on 12/07/2018
In June 2018, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group welcomed around 13.3 million passengers. This shows an increase of 11.8 % compared to the previous year’s month.
Published on 11/07/2018
Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, the world's largest Warner Bros. branded indoor theme park, is putting the final touches on the Park ahead of its July 25, 2018 grand opening.
