Travel News
Domestic travel dominates in US
Fri, 20 May 2022 11:37:00 +0300Marriott was the highest-ranking brand in the country, followed by Hilton Hotels & Resorts.
STR: Abu Dhabi and Dubai hotels exceeded 2019 Eid al-Fitr performance
Fri, 20 May 2022 11:32:00 +0300Ajman and Fujairah hotels surpassed 2019 occupancy levels, while Ras Al-Khaimah saw slightly lower occupancy levels than 2019.
European Travel Commission extends complimentary membership to Ukraine’s Tourism Agency
Fri, 20 May 2022 11:29:00 +0300Supporting Ukraine’s tourism is also in line with ETC’s ongoing mission to strengthen and promote Europe as a destination in foreign markets and build the value of tourism for European destinations through cooperation.
Best cities in the world for a booze-free holiday, revealed
Fri, 20 May 2022 11:07:00 +0300Denpasar tops the booze-free ranking, with Dubai and Bangkok following closely behind.
Ryanair’s increased summer capacity shows low-cost airlines will emerge strongly from the pandemic, says GlobalData
Fri, 20 May 2022 11:04:00 +0300According to GlobalData’s Q3 2021 Global Consumer Survey, 58% of respondents said affordability was the main factor in deciding where to go on holiday.
Chatham Lodging Trust announces sale of Four Hotels
Fri, 20 May 2022 11:01:00 +0300Sales enhance portfolio quality, provide ample liquidity for growth.
FABEC XMAN measures reduce environmental impact by cutting airport holding and fuel consumption
Fri, 20 May 2022 10:56:00 +0300During a four-week evaluation period in March, 151 flights were given an XMAN slowdown from Brest to London to reduce the time that would otherwise be spent in the holding stack.
Spain Tourism and Wego sign deal to promote tourism to the country
Fri, 20 May 2022 10:50:00 +0300Travelers are invited to experience the heritage and arts and culture of the city, the stunning beaches, the coasts, and authentic food, among many sports adventures that await all the types of travelers.
Nicholas Kuhns appointed as Resort Manager of Montage Kapalua Bay
Fri, 20 May 2022 10:42:00 +0300Born and raised in Orlando, Fla., Kuhns earned an Associate of Arts degree in business administration from Valencia Community College in Orlando and a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Outrigger Hospitality Group joins World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage
Fri, 20 May 2022 10:38:00 +0300Founded in 2019 as a not-for-profit membership organisation, WTACH seeks to ensure that the unique attributes, history and cultural values of the world’s tourism-related communities are celebrated and preserved for generations to come.
Certares acquires DoubleTree Suites Hotel Doheny Beach and Hilton San Antonio Hill Country in partnership with HRI Hospitality
Fri, 20 May 2022 10:32:00 +0300Both hotels will undergo comprehensive renovations to their public spaces and guest rooms, with the Dana Point being rebranded within the Hilton brand family, upon completion of the renovation in Summer 2023.
ChangeGroup secures exclusive deal to operate foreign exchange services at London Gatwick Airport
Fri, 20 May 2022 10:23:00 +0300The deal will see ChangeGroup invest a figure of around £2 million into the airport and create 200 additional jobs.
SSP expands reach in Spain with eight new units
Fri, 20 May 2022 10:15:00 +0300Through two retentions and one new contract, SSP will further expand its business in the region, operating a further eight units in Spanish airports.
Stonehill announces strategic leadership additions to expand its commercial lending business
Fri, 20 May 2022 10:10:00 +0300The addition of these leaders represents a strategic step in Stonehill's vision of expanding its commercial lending business across all real estate sectors.
Hyatt’s Hotel La Compañía deploys advanced guest security and convenience technology by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions
Fri, 20 May 2022 10:05:00 +0300Luxury Panamanian property implements Mobile Access-ready VingCard Signature RFID door locks alongside Elsafe Zenith in-room safes and Polarbar minibars.
MIA scores GOL, regains Brasilia service
Fri, 20 May 2022 09:59:00 +0300Brazilian low-cost carrier makes first U.S. return since the pandemic.
Roberto’s opens at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Amman
Fri, 20 May 2022 09:56:00 +0300Signature restaurant & lounge takes in a 360-degree view of Amman from the 20th floor.
Zeno by Serko adopted as a preferred Global Booking Platform by CWT
Fri, 20 May 2022 09:47:00 +0300Zeno by Serko has been integrated into CWT’s global technology servicing framework which provides follow-the-sun support for multi-region customers.
New Neos partnership with EasyJet introduces direct connections from JFK to Naples and Sicily
Fri, 20 May 2022 09:43:00 +0300This is the first phase of a larger plan to enable Neos passengers to transit easily to an increasing number of European airports, commented Lorenzo Lagorio, Country Manager easyJet Italy.
TripActions launches dashboard to help businesses monitor employee wellbeing
Fri, 20 May 2022 09:32:00 +0300The Traveler Well-Being Dashboard is one of several dashboards that grant travel managers instant access to real-time data to better track spending, program performance, and CO2 emissions.
G Adventures welcomes Jen Watson to UK sales team
Fri, 20 May 2022 09:29:00 +0300New Global Purpose Specialist appointed to support agents across Scotland, Ireland and the north of England.
Falcon's designs game changing experiences for Saudi Arabia's first and region's largest water theme park
Thu, 19 May 2022 10:22:00 +0300Company sets new standard for immersive entertainment at Qiddiya Water Theme Park with first-of-its-kind rides and progressive sustainability design.
Posidonia 2022 Conferences set the course to navigate tumultuous times
Thu, 19 May 2022 10:19:00 +0300The exhibition will be held from June 6-10 at the Athens Metropolitan Expo and will offer delegates and hosts a much-anticipated platform to learn, interact and network following a four-year hiatus since the last time it was held in its traditional physical format
Miraval Resorts & Spa goes global with renowned wellbeing & mindfulness experiences
Thu, 19 May 2022 10:11:00 +0300Miraval The Red Sea will guide guests on a wellness journey in the Middle East.
Budapest revealed as Europe’s best hen do hot spot for 2022
Thu, 19 May 2022 10:07:00 +0300Three Spanish destinations made the top five party hot spots, with Benidorm, Madrid and Barcelona all featuring.
Gameway and Airport Dimensions partner in the opening of Gameway lounge in Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Thu, 19 May 2022 10:03:00 +0300Gameway and Airport Dimensions have partnered to open a premium video gaming lounge space in Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).
Latest ACI data provides news insights on airports' financial health during the first year of the pandemic
Thu, 19 May 2022 09:55:00 +0300Data reinforces need to modernize global policy frameworks on airport charges.
Davidson Hospitality Group adds seven properties to management portfolio
Thu, 19 May 2022 09:50:00 +0300Leading hospitality management company selected by Starwood Capital Group; expands presence in urban markets across the U.S.
Travel and cruise industry veteran, David Giersdolf, joins American Queen Voyages as acting President
Thu, 19 May 2022 09:46:00 +0300David Giersdorf will serve as acting president for a term of up to 18 months.
FCCA partners with the Cayman Islands on strategic development agreement
Thu, 19 May 2022 09:39:00 +0300Some of the other features of the strategic partnership include a focus on converting cruise guests to stay-over visitors, promoting summer cruising, engaging travel agents, creating consumer demand and developing a destination service needs assessment that will detail strengths, opportunities, and needs.
Munich Airport celebrates milestone birthday
Thu, 19 May 2022 09:31:00 +0300Munich Airport is known for its spirit of innovation and diversification.
UFI LATAM Conference brings industry leaders from across the region together in Argentina
Thu, 19 May 2022 09:14:00 +0300The event was hosted by AOCA at Centro de Convenciones de Buenos Aires (CEC), and was part of the larger Buenos Aires’ MICE Week.
Hospitality Ventures Management Group names Peter Hoffman Senior Vice-President, Select Brands
Thu, 19 May 2022 09:10:00 +0300In his new role, Hoffman will oversee and be responsible for the performance of the company’s existing portfolio of select-service brands.
Proud Experiences moves to West Coast USA
Thu, 19 May 2022 09:06:00 +0300Fairmont Century Plaza Los Angeles confirmed to host from 5-7 June 2023.
Consumer confusion over best hotel rate
Thu, 19 May 2022 09:00:00 +0300Consumers in the UK’s perception over where to find the best rate has become more confused over the pandemic, according to the latest Hotel Guest Survey from BVA BDRC.
The 2022 Viator Experience Awards set a new standard for the best things to do and see
Thu, 19 May 2022 08:52:00 +0300The Inaugural Awards rank the top 20 experiences in 11 regions around the world–including kayaking tours, foodie adventures, and historical site visits.
The Set Collection joins Global Hotel Alliance
Thu, 19 May 2022 08:44:00 +0300Luxury hotel group partners with GHA and joins loyalty programme GHA DISCOVERY, with their hotels becoming part of the alliance’s Ultratravel Collection.
Leonardo Hotels Central Europe chooses B2B sales route with Didatravel
Thu, 19 May 2022 08:42:00 +0300DidaTravel’s B2B buyers gain real-time inventory to Leonardo Hotels Central Europe’s 15,000+ rooms across 88 properties.
PPDS brings advanced and effortless control and management to hotel displays with new cloud-based platform, Wave
Thu, 19 May 2022 08:38:00 +0300New Wave cloud platform from PPDS, designed for and in collaboration with system integrators to install, control and manage Philips professional displays remotely from any location.
Biometric boarding landing soon at Miami International Airport
Thu, 19 May 2022 08:36:00 +0300Airport will have largest rollout of biometric technology in the U.S.
Italian Exhibition Group, first quarter 2022 exceeds expectations
Thu, 19 May 2022 08:33:00 +0300January's pandemic peak did not stop the exhibition and congress Group.
The Preserve Sporting Club & Residences accepted into membership of Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Thu, 19 May 2022 08:28:00 +0300Joins the brand’s L.V.X. Collection and Preferred Residences membership.
Canadian mega-project in Niagara Falls seeks out Dubai-based developers for partnership
Thu, 19 May 2022 08:25:00 +0300According to the company's senior officials, the lion mega mix-used complex will consist of a hotel, shopping mall, museum, theme park, dining facilities, wellness center, shared offices, and condo residences, to name a few.
Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines unveil enhanced strategic partnership
Thu, 19 May 2022 08:19:00 +0300Passengers will benefit from seamless connections and superior inflight service to 96 combined destinations around the world.
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives opens in the scenic Raa Atoll
Thu, 19 May 2022 08:13:00 +0300The all-pool-villa sanctuary provides guests with a luxurious island escape surrounded by abundant marine life, clear blue waters and lush vegetation.
International travel set to maintain growth in 2022 with full recovery expected by 2025, observes GlobalData
Wed, 18 May 2022 09:55:00 +0300International departures from European countries are expected to reach 69% of 2019 figures in 2022. As travel confidence rebuilds, the intra-European market is expected to benefit, driven by preferences for short-haul travel.
2022 Priceline Wedding Travel Report: 66% of singles would rather find a good hotel deal than a wedding date/plus one
Wed, 18 May 2022 09:49:00 +0300New survey reveals consumer sentiment about spending money on wedding-related travel.
WTTC research reveals North America travel and tourism GDP to reach $3.1 trillion by 2034
Wed, 18 May 2022 09:42:00 +0300Sector expected to create over nine million jobs over next 10 years. Travel & Tourism GDP could reach 2019 levels by 2023 across North America.
UNWTO launches Digital Futures Programme for SMEs
Wed, 18 May 2022 09:35:00 +0300The Digital Futures Programme will help them to recover from the impacts of the pandemic and drive the sector forward, powered by innovation and new technology.
CHTAEF and Les Roches Global Hospitality Education launch 2022 Professional Development Program
Wed, 18 May 2022 09:28:00 +0300Initiative targets Caribbean hospitality employees on the management track.
