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CHTA urges U.S. to consider Caribbean exceptions to proposed port service fees and tariffs
Pointing to the considerable mutual benefits that tourism brings to both the Caribbean and the United States—particularly Florida—the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), the region’s leading association representing private-sector tourism interests, is recommending alternatives to the proposed U.S. port service fees and tariffs.
IATA releases its Contactless Travel Directory
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the release of its Contactless Travel Directory on Monday, 7th April.
Port of Dover introduces new faster border process for school groups
The School Travel Forum (STF) and ABTA welcome the introduction of a faster border processing pilot for school groups and the participation of P&O Ferries and Irish Ferries in this new initiative.
ATIA: strong member feedback fuels momentum for next round of Pulse meetings
The Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) encourages its members to register for the next round of Pulse meetings following great feedback from the launch in February.
Experts: Batanes needs to take a cue from Bhutan
Experts point out that the northernmost Philippine province of Batanes can take a cue from Bhutan to gain success as a regional, even global, tourist destination.
IGHC 2025 to focus on people, processes and performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on the need to modernize operations, invest in workforce development, and strengthen coordination and collaboration to improve performance.
ITE Hong Kong 2025 designated as Mega Event by HK government
ITE Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR’s foremost international travel fair, makes a comeback this June.
Staffing growth, enhanced services remain key to hotel success in 2025: AHLA
As hotels continue to climb towards pre-pandemic staffing levels, they are also leveraging new tools and technologies to grow and retain their workforces and meet the rising expectations of their customer base, according to a new report released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA).
GBTA onboards Cabi by SKIL as Founding Partner
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel trade organization, has onboarded Cabi by SKIL as a Founding Partner for GBTA India.
The Meetings Show Asia Pacific forecasts a massive turnout in Singapore for April 2025
The upcoming second run of The Meetings Show Asia Pacific (TMS APAC) is expected to draw in a record number of exhibitors and buyers.
IATA calls for changes to NZ Economic Regulatory Framework for Airports
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for urgent changes to New Zealand’s Economic Regulatory Framework for Airports.
Passenger Demand Growth, especially domestic slows slightly in February 2025: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2025 global passenger demand. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% compared to February 2024.
The St Regis Venice receives Green Key Certification
The St. Regis Venice recently became the proud recipient of The Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE)’s Green Key certification in recognition of its in-facility practices for sustainability.
IATA: air cargo demand slightly lower in February 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its global air cargo market figures for February 2025 global air cargo markets.
Air passenger and cargo demand continues to grow in Feb 2025: AAPA
Preliminary February 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued growth in international passenger and cargo markets, supported by positive business and consumer demand across the region.
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