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How innovative hotels are using NFTs to attract international travelers

Daniel Villota Aug 16, 2022

Tourism is on the rise. As more and more people get back to traveling, some regions are already seeing travel spending reaching pre-pandemic levels. The US is even poised to grow beyond that…

Guest Column

6 Natural Hidden Gems Found in Costa Rica

James Deutsch Aug 12, 2022

Costa Rica is home to a remarkably diverse and beautiful natural world. When visiting Costa Rica, you want to appeal to all your senses. Taste the culinary delights. Feel the warmth of the…

Guest Column

Top 7 Features of Online Hotel Reservation System for Hotel Booking

oneclickit Aug 2, 2022

The hotel reservation system or hotel booking engine is an integral part of the hotel industry. It is software that helps hotels manage their rooms, customers, and inventory in an efficient…

Guest Column

Sky High at The Standard Bangkok Mahanakhon – an absolute gem

Andrew J Wood Jul 26, 2022

Due to open its doors to the public next week, the brand new hotel was having a practice run beforehand with family/friends/media. Having experienced the hotel and an overnight stay, I…

Guest Column

Love To Travel? Here Are 5 Careers That Foster Adventurous Spirits

lizzieweakley Jul 14, 2022

Everyone dreams of a career that complements their personal preferences and helps them reach life goals. That's why all the travel-hungry souls out there should keep their eyes and ears open…

Travel Tech

Book now or wait? Why we need the e-tourism revolution

ADigitalAgency Jun 24, 2022

With the world opening back up and a relaxation on testing restrictions, 2022 is set to be a big year for travel. Airlines, tour operators, travel agencies, and hotels are all reporting a…

Report of the Skal Asia President at the 51st AGM SIAA

Andrew J Wood Jun 6, 2022

Report of the Asia President at the 51st AGM SIAA 4th June 2022 Andrew J Wood Pictured: SKAL ASIA President Andrew J Wood addressing delegates at the recent virtual AGM in the…

BATTLE OF THE 5-STAR LONDON HOTEL GIANTS

renoc Jun 6, 2022

BATTLE OF THE 5-STAR LONDON HOTEL GIANTS: THE RITZ VS THE SAVOY Two of London’s top, most famous luxury hotels are without a doubt the Ritz in Piccadilly and the Savoy near Covent Garden.…

6 Ways To Increase Traffic To Your Hotel Website

Gizem Tas Jun 6, 2022

6 Ways To Get More Traffic To Your Hotel Website While the power of a hotel website is common knowledge, many hotel owners take it at face value but don't do enough with it. A website…

Road trip across the Gobi Desert

anthropogeos May 26, 2022

The Gobi Desert is spread across two countries, Mongolia and China. Despite the growing popularity of this destination and the ballooning numbers of visitors, it is still too early to speak…

Morocco

Five Amazing Adventure Activities in Morocco

Tayyab Akram May 20, 2022

If you're looking for an amazing adventure, Morocco is the perfect place to go. From exploring the Sahara Desert to hiking in the Atlas Mountains, there are endless opportunities for…

Payment methods for post-pandemic travel and tourism success

HarryWhiteECOMMPAY May 4, 2022

Payment methods for post-pandemic travel and tourism success The relationship between the travel sector and the payments industry has always been complex, never more so than during the…

Is the travel industry prepared for another pandemic?

adamlff Dec 17, 2021

How Omicron can rattle the tourism sector’s dream of revival After being hit by the Pandemic for almost two years, the international travel industry was hoping for a comeback. But before…

Travel Tech

How can virtual reality help in the travel industry?

WriterOPJ Dec 17, 2021

Have you taken a tour over the past year? It’s not only you! A majority of the people across the globe skipped their vacations and travel trips owing to the coronavirus pandemic. The travel…

Travel Tech

Benefits of blockchain technology in the hotel industry

WriterOPJ Dec 17, 2021

Blockchain has been one of the latest technologies that have brought a revolution in most industries. There have been several attempts of creating a digital currency in the past, but they…

Guest Column

Cheap flights from New York to Kingston

adamlff Dec 8, 2021

Kingston- the largest capital city of Jamaica, is home to 2.7 million people. Nestled on the island's southern coast, Kingston is a thriving metropolis surrounded by mountains and…

Tourism

Reopening Thailand – Tourism Minister address British Chamber in Bangkok

Andrew J Wood Dec 3, 2021

Yesterday H.E Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Tourism & Sports along with Khun Chattan Kunjara Na Ayudhya, Deputy Governor for International Marketing (Europe, Africa, Middle East…

Guest Column

5 Best Cities in Florida to Celebrate Christmas

airlineticketsworld Dec 3, 2021

Christmas is on the verge, and people have already started the celebration. Many houses and streets are lit up with beautiful and colorful lights. In many parts of the state, the festivities…

Guest Column

Some Important Tips and Tricks for Air Travelers

kajalrao799 Nov 24, 2021

For people who have never traveled by plane, it is a difficulty. Getting on a commercial aircraft, knowing what to do at the airport, and, most importantly, not losing their cool are all…

Guest Column

Utopia Hospitality Group prepares for Phuket tourism growth

Andrew J Wood Nov 15, 2021

Announcing a total 10 projects in new landmark projects in 5 years (with 3 in the pipeline) and also developing a ‘superhero’ team of senior executives, Utopia Corporation has expanded its…

Guest Column

Event Management students design expos in the virtual world

Andrew J Wood Nov 6, 2021

Assumption University, Thailand’s MSME Business School recently collaborated with iStaging, a leading global visualization company to provide classroom content for event management and MICE…

Guest Column

15 Unusual Destinations in Kashmir

Maanvir Oct 8, 2021

You will find beautiful lakes, verdant meadows, snow-capped peaks, and people sipping Kahwa. These famous places in Kashmir are the mainstays of Kashmiri culture. These gorgeous spots are…

Guest Column

Enjoy the Company of Your Dog While He’s Here

Jane Swift Oct 5, 2021

Some hotels provide additional services for extra charges, so always check this out before lodging with a particular company. They should also tell you how many dogs they house at any one…

Guest Column

Business Travel – Lagging? Hotels can use these SMART Strategies to Retain Business Travelers

Jefrey-Walter Oct 5, 2021

Leisure travel is booming, whereas business travel is lagging! The vaccine rollout has made it possible for the global hospitality industry to get back on track where leisure travelers are…

Guest Column

Bolt partners with CMAC Group to deliver seamless ground transportation services across Europe and Africa

Sugandha Bhandari Oct 1, 2021

Bolt partners with CMAC Group to deliver seamless ground transportation services across Europe and Africa

Guest Column

5 Tips to Make Booking a Private Jet Simple

Evgeny-Chuprov Sep 30, 2021

When you think of booking a private jet, you probably think about an expensive, complicated process that only someone with a personal assistant and a famous name could manage. This might…

Hospitality

How to choose the best Hotels in Saudi?

savitha G Sep 29, 2021

If you are going for tourism in Saudi, then you need to book a hotel in Saudi. It is very simple and easy for everyone to go for advanced booking. In fact, it is a wonderful idea to save…

Hotels

How have Europe’s hotels fared during the pandemic?

Tranio Sep 10, 2021

In August 2021, Tranio joined forces with the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) to conduct a joint survey on the impact the global COVID-19 pandemic has had on the hospitality…

Guest Column

10 Best Signature Tours for Post-Pandemic Travelers

Olga Bortnikova Sep 6, 2021

If you're ready to travel adventure and want a truly unique, stress-free experience, I have collected for you 10 best destinations where there are signature tours, which you can start this…

Luxury Travel

Why is luxury travel booming?

kedar supekar Aug 27, 2021

Luxury travelers are specific about the things they want in order to have an enriching experience during the course of their vacation. Exclusive cabin class and extravagant hotels are one of…

Airlines and Aviation

Elevating Loyalty in the Airline Industry to New Heights

NaomiRozenfeld Aug 18, 2021

Back in the days of Pan Am and Concorde, flying was a glamorous experience. “Luxury” was the standard reference for airlines, yet since then the industry has gone from class to mass. …

Travel Tech

Importance of Travel Website for the Travel Company

mugdhaitwebgmailcom Aug 18, 2021

If you have a travel business but everything is being done by word of mouth, then it will not work for long. Customers are interested in exploring every location on their own without any…

Guest Column

Could the Royal Coast be Thailand’s best cycling destination?

David Watson Jul 8, 2021

The report commented that Chiang Mai provides the most picturesque cycling routes, with a thriving cycling culture. In addition it described Chiang Mai as home to competitive cycling races…

Associations

Andrew J Wood – to Run for Skål Asia President

Andrew J Wood Jul 1, 2021

A conversation with Skål Asia Presidential candidate Andrew J. Wood and Dr Scott Michael Smith, Assumption University’s Course Coordinator from the Department of Hospitality & Tourism…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines boosts revenue with plane deal

Joe Cusmano May 14, 2021

Singapore has been keen to reopen its borders to help bolster an economy that fell into recession in 2020.

Guest Column

Langtang Valley Trek

ThirdEyeAdventure Mar 24, 2021

Although the Langtang Valley is the nearest destination and can be reached by a day’s drive from the Kathmandu Valley, this area remains unknown to the bulk of trekkers and is less preferred…

Travel Tech

Hotel SEO: Three Ways To Rank Higher On Google

jennzajac Mar 11, 2021

Corporate built our hotel website and I added the content, but was it any good? Why wasn’t my hotel ranking for anything other than our brand name? How was I supposed to optimize for search…

Food & Drink

L’Oliva: A loyal following for Thonglor Italian eatery – even through a pandemic

Laurel Tuohy Mar 11, 2021

Since opening its doors in 2019, L’Oliva - whose menu is based on authentic dishes from the Abruzzo region of Italy - has been a destination for fans of fine food and wine and a congenial,…

Guest Column

Jomsom Muktinath Trek

ThirdEyeAdventure Mar 1, 2021

Jomsom Muktinath Trekking is one of the awesome trekking bundle in Annapurna and Mustang Region. This trek incorporates the most profound crevasse of the world at Kaligandaki River.

Food & Drink

What makes the World’s Oldest Restaurant tick for three centuries altogether?

ramiahgd Feb 23, 2021

14 months ago, during the Navidad semano (Christmas week) whilst the Covid-19 pandemic was silently creeping its assault around the world, I was fortunate to visit the world’s oldest…

Sports Tourism

Everest Base Camp Trek for Beginners

ThirdEyeAdventure Feb 23, 2021

The Everest Base Camp Luxury Trek is a blend of luxury trekking with one of the most well-known and most trekked route in the country. Trek to the Everest base camp, at the same time taking…

Guest Column

Everest Three Passes Trek

ThirdEyeAdventure Feb 22, 2021

The Three Passes Trek is a complete Everest region circuit, a classic venture over some of the highest mountain passes in the world. Navigate the Kongma La (La means Pass) (5535 meters), the…

Guest Column

Upper Mustang Trek

ThirdEyeAdventure Feb 22, 2021

The Upper Mustang Trek in Nepal is the most unique and beautiful trail in Nepal. Trekking in the Upper Mustang area is a venture of a lifetime. The furtive land together to the Tibetan…

Nepal

Ghorepani Sunrise Trek

ThirdEyeAdventure Feb 18, 2021

The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the best trek and short trek to witness awesome Himalayan views in under a week. If you have lack of time, or do not have the vigor or inquisitiveness to do…

Tourism

Everest Panorama Trek in 2021

ThirdEyeAdventure Feb 18, 2021

This Everest Panorama trek is one of the short tea houses trekking occasion in the Everest area. It is otherwise called Tengboche trek, an early on Everest climbing trip in Nepal.

Tourism

Manaslu Trek with Tsum Valley

ThirdEyeAdventure Feb 16, 2021

The Manaslu Trek with Tsum Valley explores one of the most remote regions of Nepal.

Sports Tourism

Everest Base Camp and Gokyo Trek

ThirdEyeAdventure Feb 15, 2021

If you have the time and money to extend your Everest Base Camp Trek, do it! The scenery on the Gokyo portion of this package is unbelievable.

Guest Column

10 Things To Know Before Traveling To Dubai

thevipinsaini Feb 10, 2021

Dubai is home to many of the world’s tallest, world’s biggest, and world’s largest. But still, people have a lot of misconceptions about the world’s most visited destinations in the world…

Guest Column

Annapurna Circuit Trek

ThirdEyeAdventure Feb 9, 2021

The Annapurna Circuit Trek is beyond special. For good reason, it is frequently ranked among the top trails in the world.

Guest Column

Vinod Kelwani wins Business Leadership Award 2020-2021 by Indian Achievers’ Forum

technoheaven Jan 31, 2021

Widely known as the creator of the Travel Industrial Revolution, Vinod Kelwani bagged the "Business Leadership Award" at Indian Achievers’ Award 2020-2021 in recognition of outstanding and…

Reopening updates

The UK Requires Travellers from High-Risk Countries to Quarantine

Joe Cusmano Jan 29, 2021

The UK will now require arriving travellers from high-risk countries to undergo their mandatory 10-day quarantine in a government-supervised hotel.

Guest Column

Queensland to Reopen Border for New South Wales

Joe Cusmano Jan 29, 2021

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced this morning that the state will open its border with NSW on the 1st of February.

Guest Column

The Bubble between Australia and New Zealand has Burst Again

Joe Cusmano Jan 29, 2021

With the recent discovery of 1 case of the Coronavirus variant in New Zealand, Australia has now paused quarantine-free travel from New Zealand for at least three days.

Guest Column

Is International Air Travel Shutting Down Yet Again?

Joe Cusmano Jan 27, 2021

I am seeing everyday changes that it may mean for the next couple of months, connectivity may become increasingly difficult.

Guest Column

Coronavirus vaccine approved by TGA and jab to be bulk billed

Joe Cusmano Jan 27, 2021

The nation's medical regulator the Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for use in Australia.

Guest Column

Etihad partners with IATA for Covid-19 Travel Pass

Joe Cusmano Jan 27, 2021

The International Air Transport Association and Etihad Airways have signed a partnership to launch the IATA Travel Pass for guests.

Guest Column

Singapore Airlines Asks Crew to Wear Tracking Devices on Layovers

Joe Cusmano Jan 26, 2021

Singapore Airlines crew members are forbidden to leave their hotel rooms on layovers.

Guest Column

KLM to Halt Long-Haul Operations to Stem COVID-19 Spread

Joe Cusmano Jan 26, 2021

Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is set to fall rather quiet today as Dutch flag carrier KLM has announced it will bring most of its flying to a halt.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates resumes flights to Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne

Joe Cusmano Jan 26, 2021

Emirates has announced today that it will resume flights in and out of Australia, reversing a decision it made only a week ago.

Guest Column

Singapore Airlines Receives Highest Rating for Health and Safety

Joe Cusmano Jan 25, 2021

Singapore Airlines has received the highest rating in a global audit of airlines' health and safety standards amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the national carrier announced on Tuesday.

Guest Column

COVID-19 Vaccine and Your Travel Plans

Joe Cusmano Jan 25, 2021

Here is everything you need to know about travelling after being vaccinated.

Guest Column

What to do When an Airline Changes Your Flight

Joe Cusmano Jan 21, 2021

With the recent spikes in NSW, QLD, and VIC, airlines have changed their schedules without much notice according to the border’s restrictions put in place by the state governments.

Guest Column

WHO Asks Australia Not to Rush COVID Vaccinations

Joe Cusmano Jan 20, 2021

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has implored Australia, and other wealthy nations, not to rush their COVID vaccinations amid fears some countries will not be able to inoculate their…

Guest Column

Future of business travel post COVID-19

Vishnu-Vasanth Jan 19, 2021

It is critical to adopt an analytic approach to how business travel is planned during COVID-19.

Guest Column

Current Coronavirus Border Restrictions Around Australia

Joe Cusmano Jan 19, 2021

Here are the various state restrictions as they stand:

Guest Column

Virgin Australia Extends Free Booking Flexibility

Joe Cusmano Jan 19, 2021

Virgin Australia announced last week that is offering booking flexibility for travel until 30 June this year.

Guest Column

Australia to remain close for some time despite vaccine roll out

Joe Cusmano Jan 17, 2021

Australia’s other COVID-19 containment measures, such as border restrictions, “will have to continue for some time” as the vaccine is rolled out.

Guest Column

Thailand Tightens Domestic Travel as Cases Rise

Joe Cusmano Jan 15, 2021

After months of avoiding the surge in cases seen by its neighbours, Thailand has been hit by its worst Covid-19 outbreak yet.

Guest Column

Government introduces new rules for International Travel

Joe Cusmano Jan 14, 2021

International passengers returning to Australia will now be required to provide a pre-flight negative COVID test, while masks will become compulsory on all flights, under new National…

Guest Column

Good Reasons You Should Indulge for a Suite on Your Next Cruise

Joe Cusmano Jan 14, 2021

Whilst we patiently wait for life to get back to some sort of normality and take a dream cruise trip, let us look at the possibility to take up a suite on your next voyage.

Travel Tech

4 Technologies with Strong Impact in Hospitality Industry

Ride with Soul Jan 14, 2021

Various rising innovations have made the lives of hoteliers significantly simpler.

Guest Column

Airline Accident Fatalities Higher Than 2019 With Less Flights

Joe Cusmano Jan 12, 2021

Despite the sharp reduction in flying during 2020 because of travel restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic, fatal losses for the last 12 months were just as high as in some recent…

Guest Column

Australia Moves COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout to Early March

Joe Cusmano Jan 12, 2021

With the community transmission not giving up, particularly in Sydney, Melbourne, and now Brisbane where from 6:00pm tonight people living in greater Brisbane, will be required to stay home…

Guest Column

Laos’ Rocky Road to Recovery

Bernie-Rosenbloom-1588253498 Jan 11, 2021

Like many, I wake up and read the travel trade papers. When and how destinations will reopen dominate the headlines. And there is no lack of experts willing to share their wisdom.

Guest Column

Everest Base Camp Trek

ThirdEyeAdventure Jan 11, 2021

The Everest Base Camp Trek is undoubtedly the definitive trek in the Himalayas. It is one of the most famous trails not only in Nepal, but in the world.

Guest Column

Delta CEO Shows Employees Why 2021 Will Be Another Difficult Year

Joe Cusmano Jan 8, 2021

CEO Ed Bastian shows the airline expects a rocky road ahead.

Guest Column

Qantas plans to restart international scheduled flights in July

Joe Cusmano Jan 7, 2021

Qantas is re-opening international flight bookings on all its regular routes from July 1, 2021.

Guest Column

WHO Says It is Unclear If Vaccine Prevents Covid-19 Trasmission

Joe Cusmano Jan 5, 2021

The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Chief Scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan expressed scepticism over what exactly the coronavirus vaccine does with regards to transmissibility while…

Guest Column

Last Minute Bookings – What does Changing Guest Behaviour Mean for Hoteliers in 2021 and Beyond?

Wan Qing-Chin-1604993625 Jan 5, 2021

The pandemic that decimated most of the travel sector during 2020 seems to also have had an impact on travellers’ booking behaviour.

Guest Column

How I am Approaching Travel as We Move Into 2021

Joe Cusmano Jan 5, 2021

The covid-19 pandemic has shifted the world in a magnitude rarely if ever seen in a lifetime.

Guest Column

Emirates Unveils New Premium Economy in it’s A380

Joe Cusmano Jan 5, 2021

Emirates has unveiled details of its Premium Economy offering in its new Airbus A380, which offers 56 seats in a 2-4-2 cabin layout.

Guest Column

A Reflection on The Status of the Pandemic as we Enter 2021

Joe Cusmano Jan 4, 2021

Let’s take a look at what has happened around the world in the last month as people have been preparing to welcome Christmas and a new year of hope.

Guest Column

Will We Need An Immunity Passport to Fly? How Will Travel Restart

Joe Cusmano Jan 4, 2021

After nine months of social distancing, mask-wearing, nasal swabs, and quarantining, it seems like hope is finally on the horizon.

Guest Column

Winter holidays in Crete

webvoyage Jan 4, 2021

What to see in Crete? This question will surely arise to all of you who decide to set out to conquer Crete. In this particular case, the question is very justified - Crete is not only…

Guest Column

Some governments in Asia put limit on public gatherings

Joe Cusmano Dec 30, 2020

As Christmas and New Year holidays approach, most Asian countries like Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia grappled with surging numbers of coronavirus cases as Christmas and new year…

Guest Column

New coronavirus strain may force travel back into hibernation

Joe Cusmano Dec 29, 2020

Despite the arrival of promising vaccines and an undeniable sense of pandemic fatigue, travel seems to be slipping back into hibernation.

Guest Column

UK, Canada And The U.S. Start Their Vaccination Campaigns

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2020

The Australian Department of Health is sticking to its advice that Australian's will not see a vaccine for COVID-19 until at least March 2021, as the US allows emergency approval of the…

Guest Column

Emirates Relaunches Dubai Connect Offer to Transit Passengers

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2020

Emirates has re-launched its Dubai Connect offer which gives customers transiting through its hub a complimentary hotel stay in Dubai.

Guest Column

Should we Expect Mandatory Vaccinations for Travel to Asia?

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2020

Air Asia’s Tony Fernandes expects countries in Asia to demand Covid-19 vaccinations as a requirement for inbound travel.

Guest Column

The time to prepare for COVID-19 vaccine transport is now

Joe Cusmano Dec 14, 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to begin careful planning with industry stakeholders to ensure full preparedness when vaccines for COVID-19 are approved…

Tourism

Queensland to reopen borders to South Australia

Joe Cusmano Dec 14, 2020

Australian domestic borders are all open as Queensland has announced that will re-open its borders to South Australia.

Guest Column

Achieve competitive advantage with Hotel API

makcorps Dec 9, 2020

Various Travel Agencies and businesses collect a tremendous amount of data from their niche websites. Not only do they understand that to gain an edge in the market they must access their…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas international travel will not resume until July 2021

Joe Cusmano Dec 9, 2020

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce says the Australian domestic sector has had a massive bounce back, but fears for the future of international travel recovery.

Canada

Migrate to Canada through federal skilled worker program

sainath99 Dec 8, 2020

Among the many methods to immigrate to Canada, the most popular is the federal skilled worker program.

Guest Column

The new tourism trend Pattaya family beach houses sleeping 6-8 people

Deborah Bundityanond Dec 8, 2020

A new trend has emerged in the Pattaya tourism sector. As more and more Bangkok residents are traveling to the eastern seaboard for short term holidays, family resort homes are becoming…

Tourism

UNWTO report reveals further reduction in travel restrictions

Joe Cusmano Dec 7, 2020

The number of destinations closed to international tourism has continued to fall.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates A380 with premium economy to be delivered this year

Joe Cusmano Dec 7, 2020

Emirates expect to receive its first Airbus A380 with a new premium economy cabin by the end of the year.

Air

The First Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Are Already Flying

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2020

When will covid-19 vaccines be making their way to the public? If air cargo is any indication, perhaps the answer to both questions is sooner than you think.

Airlines and Aviation

Airline “Travel Pass” App Will Show COVID Test & Vaccination

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2020

IATA (the International Air Transport Association) launches a digital platform to ease virus testing and travel.

Air

Melbourne To Resume International Flights from December 7

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2020

Victorian Premier Dan Andrews said Melbourne will once again welcome overseas flights.

Bloggers

How to choose the right SEO agency for the travel industry?

ezrankings Nov 27, 2020

Are you an SEO reseller looking for SEO service for the travel industry with a confused vision? Or are you an online business owner looking for the same?

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin add additional flights

Joe Cusmano Nov 26, 2020

With the re-opening of the NSW borders for Victoria, Australian carriers have announced several additional flights between the two states. Qantas and Jetstar will operate a combined…

Guest Column

Sighting the opportunity for travel in the COVID crisis

Joe Cusmano Nov 24, 2020

Following a lack of a unified approach to health protocols and rapid testing, Rifai acknowledges that the private sector is under tremendous pressure and calls for governments to think out…

Guest Column

Airlines continue with cuts and changes to their business model

Joe Cusmano Nov 24, 2020

The continued unrest of the spread of Covid-19 around the world is continuing to force airlines to make cuts and implement changes to their business models in order to continue fighting the…

Guest Column

How Americans can be better travelers in a post-pandemic world

CharlotteCrowther Nov 24, 2020

With Coronavirus cases continuing to spike in America and abroad, US travelers are itching to hit the road and travel but remain grounded due to various restrictions worldwide.

Guest Column

Coronavirus outbreak in Adelaide puts in limbo borders re-opening

Joe Cusmano Nov 18, 2020

Since this is the first outbreak since April, the state authorities have ramped up testing and brought in new restrictions.

Bloggers

How to improve hotel guest experiences (post COVID-19)

ag1279 Nov 13, 2020

Weird. Scary. Frustrating. It’s hard to choose just one word to describe 2020. However, if you’re a hotel owner staring at the books, you might just say, “Vacant.”…

Airlines and Aviation

Should airlines have consistency with COVID policies

Joe Cusmano Nov 11, 2020

As more people start flying again, they are noticing how different airlines all have different COVID protection policies.

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines look at “travel bubbles” to restart international travel

Joe Cusmano Nov 10, 2020

For airlines, it could be a chance to lure back flyers on routes devastated by the pandemic.

Guest Column

Opinion: AJW‘s time for reflection

Andrew J Wood Nov 9, 2020

Diversity is a part of our lives and often not through our choosing, but something we are born with and above all my training and experience has taught me to show friendship and respect.

Guest Column

How to grow your personal brand on Linkedin

Lightning-Travel-Recruitment Nov 6, 2020

Travel Recruitment right now is tough. Luxury Travel Recruitment right now is tough. Lifestyle Recruitment right now is tough....but you don't need me to tell you that right?

Bloggers

Connect! Utilising LinkedIn!

Lightning-Travel-Recruitment Nov 2, 2020

Having racked up the hours of chatting face to face (or virtually) to candidates recently with Lightning Lounge i thought it would be useful for candidates to know the key things that are…

Bloggers

How To Ride A Motorcycle In Bad Weather?

sethmartin884 Nov 2, 2020

If you are a motorcycle rider in the Philippines, you need to know a few things about riding in bad weather.

Bloggers

5 Things You Must Consider When Hiring a Car Abroad

anjadolphin Oct 22, 2020

Hiring a car abroad gives you the freedom to explore your chosen destination however and whenever you want to. It offers so many benefits and gives you the flexibility to enjoy your holiday…

Guest Column

Travel bubbles that could potentially happen soon

Joe Cusmano Oct 21, 2020

According to Sydney Airport CEO, more travel bubbles could happen as soon as early 2021, to Singapore, South Korea and Japan.

Bloggers

The integral role of brand and purpose in tourism industry recovery

josieself Oct 14, 2020

In a recent talk with Chris Anderson, the head of TED, the global outlook for 2020 was likened to a forest fire only seen every 400 years. As that fire continues to burn, it leaves behind…

Guest Column

Exploring Magical Australia with Kids: Get Ready for a Fun-Field Trip

ChloeTaylor Oct 8, 2020

parents have certainly found themselves in an, especially challenging situation, spending almost every waking moment in close quarters with their youngsters, even while trying to work…

Bloggers

Types of Tourism in Egypt

rosejone Oct 5, 2020

The tourism industry remains one of the main sources of national income for any tourist country like Egypt and as a result, the Egyptian Authorities always pay great attention to developing…

Bloggers

Pricing Myths shattered by the Pandemic

ramiahgd Sep 17, 2020

Covid-19 has busted hotel pricing myths even as we are in the worst performing year for hotels in a century. This pandemic is nothing like 9-11 or the 2008 global financial crisis – Nor even…

Bloggers

Time to Build Back Better for Animals

Helen Sep 15, 2020

The findings from the Living Planet Report (ZSL & WWF 2020) could not be clearer, we must act now #ForNature in order to halt the "catastrophic decline" in the numbers of animal species.…

Bloggers

Ten commandments for the good hotelier in the times of the coronavirus

Maria Papathanasiou Sep 11, 2020

Hotels have started to reopen around the globe, but people still feel hesitant about traveling. There are ways for hotels to reassure their guests that they will be as safe as possible.

Guest Column

What To See In Phu Quoc, Vietnam?

Sale Govietnamvisa Sep 2, 2020

Have you considered visiting Phu QUoc? Phu Quoc is a peaceful tropical paradise, is about 50km away from the Vietnamese mainland. We review for you the top places and destinations to visit

Features

Australians…are we still Young and Free?

Silvia O'Donovan Aug 28, 2020

On the 17th of March 2020 the Australian Government has implemented a total travel ban both outbound and inbound on all its residents. The ban was originally meant to be lifted on the 17th…

Guest Column

Flight carrying 191 passengers crash lands at airport in Kerala

Aviate Tv Aug 13, 2020

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said it was raining heavily when pilots of the Boeing 737 plane from Dubai tried to land. According to reports, the plane…

Bloggers

Social Media Marketing for Hotels: The Top 6 Platforms to Know

jennzajac Aug 13, 2020

As more of the world gets online, global social media use continues to rise every year. In fact, the latest stats say a staggering 3.8 billion people around the world are active on social…

Bloggers

Travel Tips For Egypt – Heaven of Pyramids

VISALEETS - Immigration and visa services Aug 11, 2020

Egypt is a praiseworthy country and also a dream of many to roam around. It is linked with northeast Africa with the Middle East and existed since the pharaohs. Cairo is its capital, home…

Bloggers

4 Technologies the Travel Industry Should Embrace Right Now

JPetroski Aug 11, 2020

If our ability to physically visit places has ceased, what stops our minds from experiencing the places we love? This has been my burning question since March 2020. I was reminded of this…

Guest Column

Rethinking business travel post-pandemic

Alex Jones Aug 10, 2020

All over the world, governments are still working to contain COVID-19. Worldwide lockdown measures and restricted travel have heavily impacted many industries. In particular, the travel…

Travel insurance

Do I need travel insurance or international health insurance?

anjadolphin Aug 10, 2020

It is generally considered the norm to take out travel insurance if you’re heading overseas. Whether a city break or two weeks basking in the sun, most people will default to travel…

Guest Column

Tours to India

anjali kumari Aug 10, 2020

Bored with office ordinary that appears to have turn out to be a vicious circle of your life? You want a spoil from the monotony to unwind the stress of recurring lifestyles. India is a…

Bloggers

10 AMAZING DESTINATION TO VISIT IN INDIA – HEAVEN OF EARTH

VISALEETS - Immigration and visa services Aug 3, 2020

Besides being grabbed by its existence in the list of seven wonders in the world, India is a country with endless surprises. Tourists will surely not be bored exploring its historical…

Guest Column

Kenya’s Best Wild Life Travel Guide

VISALEETS - Immigration and visa services Jul 29, 2020

Kenya, in East Africa, is home to wildlife like rhinos, elephants, and lions. It grabs the top position in the list of the best safari destinations in Africa. More than 80,000 tourists…

Bloggers

Safe tourist destinations and difficult choices

Markos-Papageorgiou-1577448733 Jul 15, 2020

The tourism industry is currently facing a very difficult dilemma: on one hand, the industry professionals need to save the season.

Bloggers

Intrepid Travel officially endorsed by Reconciliation Australia

Silvia O'Donovan Jul 15, 2020

Things are looking grim in Australia at the moment with talks of a second wave hitting Melbourne in the state of Victoria and Sydney being on high alert in NSW. It’s taking a toll on a lot…

Recruitment

TMS Talent acquires Digital / Technology Specialist – SCOUT TALENT

Steve Hamblin Jul 13, 2020

Global recruitment firm, TMS Talent, has acquired digital and technology specialist recruitment business, Scout Talent. This key move effective 13 July 2020 is in line with TMS Talent’s…

Bloggers

10 fascinating facts about UAE you can’t afford to miss

VISALEETS - Immigration and visa services Jul 12, 2020

The United Arab Emirates, or UAE, as it is mostly called, is a country situated on the southeast end of the Arabian Peninsula. Although, Dubai is its most prominent 'emirate', but in all,…

Bloggers

COVID 19 Special Trains and Tatkal Train Ticket Booking Guidelines

aditya90 Jul 8, 2020

Indian Railways has resumed the train ticket booking window for passengers willing to travel across the country. Railways has suspended all the regular trains from 1st July to 12 Aug due to…

Bloggers

What to Expect When Using a Travel Advisor

leftyonkey Jul 7, 2020

Navigating travel in the future is going to take more than online research and a few clicks of the mouse.

Bloggers

Three Factors Affecting How Chinese Travelers Choose Destination after Pandemic

TravelLinkDaily Jul 3, 2020

The outbreak of Covid-19 has greatly changed Chinese travellers’ mentality. After the pandemic, some factors will affect how Chinese travellers choose their holiday destination in a more…

Bloggers

Best travel guide for Vietnam

VISALEETS - Immigration and visa services Jul 3, 2020

Today’s dawn, when I looked at the dews on the leaves through a window of my room, I suddenly remembered the time I spent in Vietnam as this city is a perfect example of nature and exciting…

Bloggers

Best travel guide to follow before visiting Azerbaijan

VISALEETS - Immigration and visa services Jul 3, 2020

Azerbaijan is a nation soviet republic being prominent for its high tech capital city-Bahu. Azerbaijan is a lovely country bounded by the Caucasus Mountains and the Caspian Sea. Before…

Bloggers

Improve your hotel website pages to increase direct bookings

Juliana-Hahn Jul 1, 2020

Before we jump into which pages your hotel website needs and how to write them, let me answer a question you may have: why bother revisiting your hotel website copy? There’s a simple answer:…

Asia

20 Unpredictable Travel Outcomes So Far in 2020

Gary Bowerman Jun 29, 2020

t’s no secret that the first half of 2020 has been challenging for the travel industry. In combination, the coronavirus pandemic and government responses to suppress the virus saw the demand…

Features

What is a “Covid-19 Safe Stamp” and why do we need it?

Silvia O'Donovan Jun 29, 2020

Recently both G-Adventures and Intrepid Travel have implemented the necessary measures to ensure absolute safety in all of their trips in order to inspire confidence to future travellers and…

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Traveller or Tourist?

Silvia O'Donovan Jun 11, 2020

Innovation and the ability to accept and embrace change are the key elements that will make a difference in the landscape of any sector, not just travel. We’ve seen the last decade bring…

Bloggers

7 interesting facts about Malaysia you must know

VISALEETS - Immigration and visa services Jun 8, 2020

By digging more interesting things about Malaysia, you will really start loving it more. A hub where Malaysians, Chinese, Indians and many other religions live together in a calm and…

Bloggers

5 fantastic places to visit in the heaven of the world- Switzerland

VISALEETS - Immigration and visa services Jun 5, 2020

To experiencing the captivated alpine scenery and picturesque villages, it is entirely hard to beat Switzerland. Glittering blue lakes, snow-capped peaks, quaint lakesides, ravishing…

Bloggers

Travel in the Time of “You-Know-What”

Silvia O'Donovan May 25, 2020

Let's be honest, we all know what it is by now! In the past couple of weeks good news could be read on headlines all over the world (with the exception of a few countries where…

Bloggers

May you live in (safer) interesting times

Silvia O'Donovan May 19, 2020

"No international travel until 2023... some state borders within Australia won't re-open until September...mandatory quarantine for all arrivals to London..." BOOM! While…

Bloggers

RevPAG – The New Indicator of Hotel Revenue Performance

Leo Tan Apr 21, 2020

Every industry has a set of indexes to measure hotel revenue performance, no exclusion for hospitality too. We, hoteliers, are dealing with OCC, ADR, RevPAR in everyday’s reports, meetings…

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3 Reasons Why You Should Be Engaging Your Pre-arrival Guests

leotanty Apr 17, 2020

Leo Tan give his 3 Reasons Why You Should Be Engaging Your Pre-arrival Guests

Podcasts

Podcast: Jay Jhingran Crises Leadership in Hotels, Covid 19 & beyond of Java with Jay, Hotel stories

Chris Head Apr 7, 2020

Jay Jhingran discusses Crises Leadership in Hotels, Covid 19 & beyond of Java with Jay, Hotel stories

Bloggers

All Inclusive Pruek Cruise Luxury Dinner Cruise in Bangkok

pruekcruise Apr 5, 2020

On our luxury 3-story teak wood yacht, elevate your Bangkok’s river cruising experience to the next level with a welcome glass of Piper-Heidsieck champagne, tasty elegant pre-dinner canapés…

Guest Column

The Flightpath to Recovery: A Debate

Andrew Ward Mar 30, 2020

Andrew Ward from Jazeera Airways discusses the Flightpath to Recovery in this featured guest column

Bloggers

Let’s talk about numbers and opportunities for travel agents

Markos-Papageorgiou-1577448733 Mar 13, 2020

We have talked a lot about the differences between brick-and-mortar travel agents and online travel agents, but this is the time to look up the numbers, to see the trends and opportunities.…

Bloggers

Why are we panicking?

MikeYates Mar 13, 2020

Why is the world reacting so irrationally to the Covid-19 outbreak? Why are we panic buying toilet rolls in supermarkets? Shunning Chinese restaurants? Derailing trade, education, tourism…

Bloggers

Weekend Gateways From Near Delhi

eTaxiGo Mar 9, 2020

Weekends allow you to do what your heart needs and get a nice little break from the joys of office occupation. For Delhiites, weekends signify something much bigger - the opportunity to…

Hospitality

Managing revenue amidst APAC travel restrictions

Megha Paul Mar 6, 2020

Rachel Grier, area vice president of Asia Pacific in IDeaS Revenue Solutions talks about how hoteliers must continue to execute a revenue management strategy focused on not just the next few…

Guest Column

ABTA: “It is important that business continuity plans, contingency measures and policies are put in place now”

Alastair Newport Feb 28, 2020

Cases of Coronavirus have continued to emerge with official restrictions being placed on travel to 11 towns in northern Italy and holidaymakers in a hotel in Tenerife being affected in a…

Bloggers

Technology Transforming the Travel Industry

Valerie-Lalonde- Feb 24, 2020

The travel and leisure industry is undergoing a major evolution with personalisation. Travellers’ experiences can now be deeply customisable at every stage, from research and booking to…

Bloggers

5 Steps Toward Maximizing Hotel Profitability

mgolden Feb 24, 2020

It’s time for the hospitality industry to start rethinking how it measures success. That means looking beyond revenue and making hotel profitability the goal. Consider the performance of…

Bloggers

Forward thinking is in the DNA of stglobe!

Markos-Papageorgiou-1577448733 Feb 6, 2020

stglobe CTO, Hercules Koppas talks about its team’s achievements, the challenges and how stglobe succeeds in staying at the frontline of tech innovation. 1. What does innovation mean for…

Bloggers

Explore how Travel CRM Software impacts Travel Industry

mugdhaitwebgmailcom Feb 6, 2020

When we talk about Customer Relationship Management, then the name itself gives us a clear idea of what it is all about. As customer is the key part of any business, managing entire customer…

Bloggers

Online Travel Booking Market Trends increasing Demand in Coming Years

johnsmith Jan 15, 2020

“Global Online Travel Booking Market Analysis Trends, Applications, Analysis, Growth, and Forecast to 2027” is a recent report generated by MarketResearch.biz, which offers in-depth…

Bloggers

Travel experiences not just beautiful rooms!

Markos-Papageorgiou-1577448733 Jan 14, 2020

Imagine you’re at the Opera House about to enjoy a classical music concert. The orchestra is in place with its beautiful strings, brass, percussion and the audience is waiting silently for…

Bloggers

Travel Insurance Market Revenue To Cross Million-Dollar Milestone By 2026

krutika Jan 9, 2020

Travel insurance plans are designed to cover costs arising from losses, and also to reduce risks associated with unexpected events encountered while traveling. Prudour analysis of various…

Global

Travelling into the new decade: 2020 Predicted Trends

Alastair Newport Jan 7, 2020

We are welcoming a new decade – a time to not only place bets for the years ahead but for a retrospective to show how far the travel industry has come. Since 2010, industry conversations and…

Guest Column

Opera meets pop & Christmas carols with a 6 course opera dinner

Chris Head Dec 12, 2019

A live opera christmas dinner with “Hommali” 4 opera singers from Bangkok will be the highlight of this years festive season on Samui island

Bloggers

Smart Hospitality: 7 ways technologies are reshaping your business

ddidevelopment Dec 11, 2019

Smart Hospitality: 7 Ways Technologies Are Reshaping Your Business Everything becomes smart nowadays: phones, watches, TV sets, refrigerators, houses, etc. In addition to that,…

How to drive active engagement between travel brands and traveling customers in 2020 (and beyond)

BLahood Dec 11, 2019

Consumer-facing businesses around the world are all looking to seek out, attract and nurture the largest catchment of high-value customers that they possibly can. While brand loyalists…

How to Build a Travel Service Customers Will Love

yaroslavlehenchuk Dec 11, 2019

With more than 100k flights, 1.5 million bookings made every day, and every tenth person in the world employed in travel services, it’s no surprise that the value of the travel industry, and…

Flexibility in Payments: How Travel Companies Can Bring Back Early Bookings

Nigel-Beighton Dec 11, 2019

It’s no secret that travel and holiday companies want every customer to book their holidays as early as possible. Filling flights and hotels is the goal of every single one of these…

Montenegro by car: 10 unmissable attractions

GrgM Dec 11, 2019

Montenegro by car: 10 unmissable attractions Montenegro is like a precious treasure chest: it seems small, but the riches inside are stunning. It only takes three hours to drive from one…

Empower Your Travel Business with Tour Operator Software

mugdhaitwebgmailcom Nov 18, 2019

Travel is a vast topic to discuss and so is travel industry. Once you are linked to travel business/ travel industry so many things you need to take into the consideration. Travel service…

Head on to Easy Accounting for Travel Company with Travel Accounting Software

mugdhaitwebgmailcom Nov 18, 2019

When it comes to accounting, there are so many factors we need to take care of. Earlier when technology was not that advanced, manual work was the only solution to the problems. But…

Breaching the USD 5 billion mark in 2020

adhikar Nov 18, 2019

The Indian destination wedding market is hitting through the roof. Growing at a frantic pace of 30% CAGR the Indian destination wedding market is going to breach the USD 5 billion mark in…

Changing Times Bring New Opportunities In Travel – What’s Your Plan?

Andy1 Nov 18, 2019

Changing Times Bring New Opportunities In Travel – What’s Your Plan? By Maxim Sevastianov, CEO Traveknowledgy (www.traveknowledgy.com) The annual Global Travel Forecast was released…

How to find the Best Street Food in Kunming

Kokila Biyagamage Nov 18, 2019

Kunming is a charming city in China that richly deserves to be visited. There are plenty of remarkable appeals in this city that makes it a tourist hotspot. The incredible tastes of the food…

2019 MIST Winners Announced

Nattakorn Oct 21, 2019

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION 14 October 2019 2019 MIST Winners Announced For the Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) event, travel and tourism innovators from…

These Reasons for Honeymooning in Bali Will Take Your Breath Away!

vishnujoshi Oct 8, 2019

Hello honeymooners or romantic couples. Where are you heading for making honeymoon affairs? If you have not selected the destination for your romance right now, then you are at the right…

2019 Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism Finalists Announced

Nattakorn Oct 3, 2019

BANGKOK, 2 October 2019 – The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office, Tuesday, announced that 10 innovative startups from across the Mekong Region will compete in the Mekong Innovative Startups…

Thomas Cook: Survival in the works?

kimtravels Sep 19, 2019

Thomas Cook might transform into an online marketplace for holidays as the travel company looks to reverse its current trend of misfortunes. The company has already shut down more than a…

The Rough Guide to being a travel company in 2019

Jon Reay Sep 19, 2019

Digital is transforming all industries. Businesses are becoming ever more digital. In travel, you may still be selling holidays, flights or accommodation but the way you do it has…

For Travel Brands, It’s What You Know and Who You Know

enewell Sep 19, 2019

Next to retail, it could be argued that travel is the hottest vertical during the holiday season. Last year, an estimated 107 million people packed their bags for the holidays. And group…

The Industrial Revolutions of Hospitality

jhollanderhtr Sep 19, 2019

I have a friend who used to work in corporate finance at Apple, I remember the last year before she decided to leave - she wasn’t even invited to the Company’s splashy Christmas party at San…

A Trip Back Home And A Lesson In Hospitality

damien Sep 19, 2019

After many years of living abroad, I recently returned for a visit to my old home city, Christchurch. A trip that was an emotional homecoming which was as enlightening as it was sad. For…

Guest Column

Additional Features To Look In A Travel Portal

alexjohn Sep 19, 2019

Every major field is converting to the digital side of the world and this is what the business sector demands today. Education, retail businesses, public services, and the traveling sector…

The Best Cruise Destinations to Visit in 2019

craigmiddleton Sep 19, 2019

A problem that many people face when considering a vacation destination is the cost. Whether you are a student looking to get away for the summer, or parents seeking alone time, the…

The Rise of Nomadism and How Travel and Hospitality Are Responding

david@davidryanpr.com Sep 19, 2019

“The question you should be asking isn’t, “What do I want?” or “What are my goals?” but “What would excite me?” Tim Ferriss Like the overall theme in Tim Ferriss’s best seller “The…

How Technology Has Changed the Way You Travel

williampadilla Sep 19, 2019

Technology has changed the world tremendously. It has made life easier and more convenient. The tasks that used to take days can be completed in hours and minutes with the help of the…

Top tips to know before traveling to the Galapagos Islands

gajura Sep 19, 2019

Every day, every minute, there is someone somewhere in the world planning a trip to the Galapagos Islands. This place is so beautiful. Hence, it attracts millions of visitors every year.…

Hospitality

To automate or not to automate, that is the question

Christian Tolentino Jul 10, 2019

In an industry where personal touches matter a great deal, we are treading a fine line between innovation and over-kill.

Guest Column

Erin Johnson of Silversea updates on plans for 2018

Jill Sayles Jan 30, 2018

Travel Daily catches up with Erin Johnson, marketing director, UK & Ireland, Silversea Cruises. What does your role include and how long have you held it? My role is to…

Harnessing the power of data

Jill Sayles Jan 10, 2018

Gino Engels, co-founder and chief commercial officer at OTA Insight discusses the power of data. "When it comes to growing revenue, knowledge is definitely power. So it stands to reason…

Guest Column

It’s time to embrace the river cruise trend

Jill Sayles Nov 17, 2017

The time is right to capitalise on the huge swell in demand for river cruises, says Kirsty Orr, chief operations officer, Traveltek Group Ltd. "Consumer demand for river cruises…

Guest Column

Caribbean ‘open for business’

Jill Sayles Oct 31, 2017

Andy Harmer, SVP membership & director, CLIA UK & Ireland, updates Travel Daily Media on the Caribbean cruise market. Over 146,000 British holidaymakers chose to take a…

Guest Column

Agents experience Morocco with Cyplon Holidays

Jill Sayles Oct 22, 2017

Cyplon Holidays recently hosted a group of nine travel agents on a three-night fam trip to discover the contrasting landscapes of Morocco, with visits to Marrakech, the Atlas Mountains, and…

Guest Column