Hotels

Radisson Blu Hotel at Porsche Design Tower Stuttgart opens with 168 keys

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

Located in Stuttgart’s tallest building opposite the renowned Stuttgart Theater, the new Radisson Blu Hotel at Porsche Design Tower Stuttgart offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city centre and Killesberg Park.

Airlines and Aviation

 British Airways introduces Avios collection on World Duty Free purchases

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

British Airways Executive Club Members spending in World Duty Free shops at London Heathrow can now collect Avios on their purchases.

Reports

Record-Breaking travel volume, travellers taking more trips than before the pandemic 

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

More than 80% of the world's most experienced travellers took as many or more trips in 2023 than at any time before the pandemic, according to the Global Rescue Fall Traveler Sentiment and Safety Survey.

Charity / Sustainability / CSR

‘Greenwashed out’ consumers demand proof of eco credentials: Euromonitor International

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

Consumers are ‘greenwashed-out’ and forcefully pushing responsibility back on businesses to prove their eco pledges, reveals a Euromonitor expert.

Tourism

Why culture fans should visit Tampere in 2024…

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

Tampere looks set to become one of the coolest European city breaks and it’s easy to see why. There’s a huge choice of things to do as well as an impressive cultural programme lined up for the coming months.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Hong Kong’s largest design festival – deTour 2023; When “Craft”, “Design” and “Tech” meet for “New Know How”

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

Held from 24 November to 3 December 2023 at PMQ, deTour, the most anticipated design festival in town is back. deTour 2023 is presented by PMQ and sponsored by Create Hong Kong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Awards

Farnborough Airport named FBO of the Year for the third year in a row at the Air Charter Excellence Awards 2023

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

Farnborough Airport, Europe’s airport for premium air travel connectivity and the home of British aviation,  announces that it has won the prestigious title of FBO of the Year at the Air Charter Association (ACA) Excellence Awards 2023.

Saudi Arabia

The Royal Commission for AlUla to share conservation insights at Saudi Green Initiative, COP28 conference in Dubai

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) is set to play an active role in the upcoming Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) and COP28 events in Dubai.

Awards

Etihad Airways to host CAPA World Aviation Summit and Awards for Excellence in Abu Dhabi

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is proud to host the CAPA World Aviation Summit and Awards for Excellence 2023 in Abu Dhabi. 

United States

Top ten American Aquariums visitors find the most beautiful

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

A new study has ranked Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit, MI, as America’s most beautiful aquarium. Aquarium Store Depot analyzed the number of Tripadvisor reviews that contained words such as ‘beautiful,’ ‘breathtaking,’ and ‘picturesque’ for 175 public aquariums across America.

Airports

Work on Scotland’s largest airport-based solar farm gets underway at Glasgow

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

Work to create Scotland’s largest airport-based solar farm is now underway following the successful completion of the development phase of the project.

Air

WTTC welcomes ICAO goal for Sustainable Aviation Fuel(SAF)  

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

Governments, SAF producers, investors and all stakeholders need to collaborate to accelerate the development and adoption of SAF

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines’ wholly owned subsidiary AJET to commence flights in 2024

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

AnadoluJet, a successful brand of Turkish Airlines will conduct its operations under the name “AJet Air Transportation Inc.” as a wholly owned subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, starting from the end of March 2024

Hotels

Radisson Hotel Group debuts in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

Radisson Hotel Group in partnership with the Edo State Government, is proud to announce its progressed expansion in Nigeria with the signing of Radisson Hotel Benin City.

Airlines and Aviation

Air France-Klm and Etihad Airways announce frequent flyer partnership

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates,  announced a new partnership between their respective loyalty programmes

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo unveils 6Eskai: AI chat assistant integrated across web and mobile platforms

Kanchan Nath Nov 29,2023

IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, has launched an AI chatbot, 6Eskai, powered by the groundbreaking GPT-4 technology.

Dubai

Big 5 Global continues its success in the ‘Year of Sustainability’ with 230+ speakers joining 130+ sessions

Kanchan Nath Nov 28,2023

The 44th edition of Big 5 Global, supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, will bring together global leaders in construction, industry professionals, regulators, and innovators from 4 to 7 December 2023, at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Europalco back at IBTM World 2023, boosting Portugal as a Top MICE Destination

Kanchan Nath Nov 28,2023

Europalco, the largest provider of solutions for events and shows in Southern Europe, will participate at IBTM World at Fira Barcelona Gran Via from 28-30 November 2023, at stand D80.

Visa updates

Red Dot Representations facilitates streamlined Vietnam Visa Services for bulk bookings 

Kanchan Nath Nov 28,2023

Red Dot Representations unveils an innovative Vietnam visa service specially tailored to cater to the diverse needs of travel trade partners including B2B agents, event and wedding planners, and MICE professionals, etc., regarding bulk bookings.

Hotels

365Villas integrates tailor made Worldpay solution for Property Managers

Kanchan Nath Nov 28,2023

Vacation rental management software provider 365Villas has announced its platform integration with Worldpay, furthering its commitment to providing the most cost-effective and fit-for-purpose payment solutions to the vacation rental industry.

Awards

Centara wins “Outstanding Investor Relations Awards” for the Fourth Year at SET Awards 2023

Kanchan Nath Nov 28,2023

This distinguished accolade reaffirms CENTEL's commitment to exceptional investor relations and Centara's dedication to the well-being of its employees, guests, and investors as Thailand's leading hotel operator

UK

Top 10 Attractions that are “worth the wait” in Europe

Kanchan Nath Nov 28,2023

New research by Accor has highlighted the crème de la crème of European destinations, based on a unique ‘Worth the wait’ score.

Hotels

DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square Illuminates this Festive Season’s Christmas Tree

Kanchan Nath Nov 28,2023

The festivities at DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square are in full swing this holiday season. On November 25th, the hotel adorned its space with a majestic Christmas Tree, ushering in the season's spirit.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

Salamanca to host the first UNWTO International Seminar on Tourism Law

Kanchan Nath Nov 28,2023

On 30 November and 1 December, the First International Seminar on Tourism Law will be held, organized jointly by the University of Salamanca, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Sorbonne University.

Features

Growing wine tourism for inclusion and sustainability

Kanchan Nath Nov 28,2023

The UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism has been held for the first time in La Rioja, one of the world’s leading wine tourism destinations, with the focus placed firmly on inclusion and sustainability for local communities and territories.

Airlines and Aviation

Thai Airways joins hands with OR to adopt Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)

Kanchan Nath Nov 28,2023

THAI is committed to achieve the 2050 net zero emission goal domestically and internationally:  regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Air  Transport Association (IATA) and the European Union. 

Dubai

Emaar Celebrates the launch of Dubai Metro’s Blue Line

Kanchan Nath Nov 28,2023

Emaar Properties, in collaboration with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), commemorated the opening of the Dubai Metro Blue Line with a stunning projection on Burj Khalifa, a symbol of Dubai's ambition and progress.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia adds over 5 million seats for flights between China, India and Malaysia in 2024

Kanchan Nath Nov 28,2023

AirAsia announced a significant increase in services between China-Malaysia and India-Malaysia, totalling an impressive 230 weekly flights starting in the first quarter of 2024, with up to 5.2 million seats per year.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Trip.com Group forms partnership with China International Culture Association

Kanchan Nath Nov 28,2023

Trip.com Group has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with the China International Culture Association to promote inbound tourism.

Hotels

OUTRIGGER Maldives introduces exclusive private island retreat for discerning guests

Kanchan Nath Nov 28,2023

OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort is pleased to unveil an unparalleled experience in barefoot luxury travel, allowing its esteemed guests to bask in the epitome of relaxation on their own secluded haven – the exquisite Lonubo private island.