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“In-depth travel” is the most popular request for Chinese travellers taking customised tours to Europe
In more news from the Ctrip Customized Travel Summit that recently finished in Budapest, the report that showed that European travel saw a 130% year-on-year increase between 2016 and…
You can take a virtual reality tour in Rome this summer
At the end of April, Roma Experience, in collaboration with archaeologists and tour guides, will be launching a 3D guided tour of Rome and its iconic sights.
Former Fiat factory in Turin becomes DoubleTree by Hilton
Located in the former Fiat factory, next to Lingotto Conference Centre and metro station, DoubleTree by Hilton Turin Lingotto is paving the way as the first DoubleTree in the city.
Roseate Hotels & Resorts to expand in the fast-growing ME market
India-based hotel chain Roseate Hotels & Resorts is scouting for acquisition opportunities to establish its luxury footprint in the fast-growing Middle East market.
Spanish Tourist Office launches ‘Spain in 10 Seconds’ across 15 countries
The Spanish Tourist Office has launched a new campaign called ‘Spain in 10 Seconds’ spearheaded by 12 prominent Spanish personalities, showcasing why Spain is the ultimate travel…
China Airlines new code share partnership to drive closer links between France and Taiwan
Following the announcement towards the end of last year of Air France’s partnership with Vietnam Airlines, the French carrier has released details of another Asian collaboration, this time…
Flight consolidator Lime Management announces incentive to reward TAs and boost business
Flight consolidator Lime Management has revealed news of its incentive programme for UK travel agents. Dubbed Kudos, the new scheme has been designed to work in tandem with the company’s…
Upcoming Swiss hotel will let you ski straight to the slopes – from its roof
Located in Vallée de Joux in western Switzerland, Audemars Piguet Hôtel des Horlogers will soon let visitors ski from its roof.
Chinese customised travel market is “universal, young, and growing fast,” says Ctrip – numbers show 130% year-on-year increase
Ctrip Customized Travel and the China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI)'s first copublished report, on the customised travel patterns of Chinese visitors to Europe, has shown…
Hotel Savoy celebrates its renaissance with Emilio Pucci collaboration
After undergoing six months of renovation, Hotel Savoy has officially reopened.
W Hotels to open W Escape on Ibiza in 2019
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, has announced plans to debut its newest hotel in Spain with the opening of W Ibiza, scheduled for summer 2019. Owned by Inversions…
#LoveToTravel – win a trip to the UK with Cox and Kings’ new VisitBritain campaign
With Brexit fast approaching, VisitBritain has been busy promoting the virtues of the United Kingdom, to assure the rest of the world that leaving the European Union should not act as a…
VisitFlanders organises ‘tripel-whammy’ of beer related-events in Belgium’s beer capital, Leuven
In celebration of Leuven being Belgium’s beer capital this year, VisitFlanders has organised a series of events celebrating the humble hop and all its associated creations. This series now…
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts celebrates the Royal Wedding around the world
As one of the world’s most famous weddings nears, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is inviting guests to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at its luxury hotels…
CLIA to stage showcases in Manchester and Norwich
CLIA, the world’s largest cruise industry trade association, has announced plans for travel agent showcase events in Manchester and Norwich, focusing specifically on the luxury cruise and…
The self-drive test-drive: we take the new Brand USA Itineraries website for a spin
Brand USA unveiled its travel trade website, dedicated to helping travel agents explore and promote US destinations in November. I feel that after a couple of months smoothing out the kinks…
World’s largest cruise ship with over-the-top features sets sail from Barcelona
Symphony of the Seas is the largest – and most audacious – cruise ship in the world and it just sailed from Barcelona on its inaugural voyage in the Mediterranean.
Caribtours celebrates summer with exclusive offers and agent incentives
For nearly four decades, Caribtours has been one of the UK’s most-renowned luxury tour operators. This summer, it unveils exclusive offers, including savings of up to 55%, complimentary room…
Expedia gives TAAP agents flexibility to optimise sales and earn more
As part of its Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP), Expedia today announced a new travel agency commission model called Dynamic Commission.
Deutsche Hospitality upgrades the hotel sector with Alexa Voice Service Skills Kit
Proving to be a digitalisation trailblazer in the hotel sector, Deutsche Hospitality is currently developing several digital solutions to provide customers with state-of-the-art…
How Amadeus’s mobile app makes Cape Verde even more attractive
Grabbing some extra time on holiday is always a boon for any traveller. Even if it’s just a couple of hours, to grab a final breakfast or last drink by the pool, it can make the world of…