Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, proudly celebrates its centennial anniversary with the launch of an extraordinary annual arts, gastronomy, and cultural program that…
Emirates has resumed its flights to two South American destinations, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, which were previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Delhi, India has been crowned the most affordable travel destination for 2024, in the latest study carried out by the discount experts at online e-commerce brand, Wethrift.
As the year draws to a close, digital travel platform, Agoda, uses AI technology to unveil the ultimate list of global destinations for an unforgettable New Year's Eve celebration.
Etihad and TAP Air Portugal team up to provide more destinations and better choices. The networks of both airlines complement each other, enabling smooth travel to destinations in North and…
Travelex, the market leading foreign exchange brand, is investing in more than 75 new bureaux, kiosks and ATMs internationally as global travel continues to rebound.
One year after launching their Joint Venture, Delta and LATAM have announced six new routes, flown 15,000 flights, and transported over 3 million customers. It covered over 56 million…
The all-inclusive concept is undergoing somewhat of a renaissance, with demand continuing to increase, and more and more resorts upping their game and evolving in the luxury space.…
Traveller fears are dwindling at the same time many are hoping to plan trips to countries currently listed by the U.S. Department of State as Level 3 - Reconsider Travel.
Emirates and United have activated their codeshare partnership, allowing Emirates customers to enjoy easier access to an expanded choice of U.S. destinations.
A new study has revealed the destinations increasing the most in popularity for 2023, with Pinterest search increases of over 280%.
The study by the travel experts at Bounce analysed…
The study by the travel experts at Bounce analysed Pinterest Trends Index scores, to reveal the global destinations increasing (& decreasing) the most in popularity.
16 teams left Royal Cape Yacht Club in a light westerly wind of 10 knots for a 14h00 start just off Granger Bay. Alan Winde, Premier of the Western Cape, signalled the start of the race by…
The study by Bounce analysed 100 of the most visited cities in the world and ranked them based on which have the highest percentage of five-star rated attractions, yet the lowest number of…
From the breathtaking beaches of Rio de Janeiro to the enchanting Amazon Rainforest, Brazil has a lot to see and explore.
For migrants and travellers looking to broaden their cultural…
Research by hotel booking platform, hoo, has revealed how much it costs to visit each of the New Seven Wonders of the World to take in some of the most amazing sights the globe has to offer
As we look to the year ahead, Booking.com has shared its predictions for travel in 2022, revealing a renewed sense of optimism that is fueling a hunger to embrace the new normal and get back…
Emirates enlisted the help of Arsenal, Real Madrid and AC Milan to surprise its most deserving fans and reconnect them with their favourite football clubs
The party never stops at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro. Even Coronavirus will not intimidate this beach most in the world see as the most beautiful land on the globe. Could it soon…
Travelling elsewhere for your wedding is often an ideal option. Aside from providing a picturesque backdrop when you say your vows, some destinations are relatively cheaper.
Lata has revealed its latest updates.
In December this year, Air Europa will start operating a new service from London Gatwick to the Brazilian city of Recife via Madrid. The…
Qatar Airways has announced the expansion of its South American coverage with partner LATAM Airlines Brazil in a new codeshare agreement starting 1 August.
The new agreement will provide…
Latin Routes has concluded it South America travel agent roadshow.
The event was themed around a summer BBQ and took place at three rooftop bar venues in Manchester, Birmingham and…
Paris Maintains Top Slot Globally, New York Continues to Gain Despite New Law Banning Short-Term RentalsParis remains the world’s leading vacation rental market, according to…
With Spring just around the corner, attention for many Brits will be turning to where to go for their summer holiday.
According to KAYAK.co.uk, prices to many key destinations,…
New data from HRS – Global Hotel Solutions - has revealed that average room rates in the UK have dropped across the country by nearly 12% in 2016 compared with 2015.
Despite rates…
With Brazil fresh off hosting the Summer Olympics, South America is a hot destination with so much to offer the traveler. Intrepid adventurous types can go trekking through the Amazon in…
Qatar Airways will add two more Asia Pacific destinations to its route map in 2017, as part of a major expansion of its network.
The Doha-based airline will commence its first ever…
Rio 2016 spurred the arrival of 541,000 international tourists in Brazil from 1st July to 15th August, an increase of 157,000 people in relation to the same period of the previous year. …
LATAM Airlines Group has received its first Airbus A320neo at the Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France.
The aircraft is branded with LATAM’s white, indigo and coral logo and has…
Following the end of the world's biggest sporting event, Olympic host Rio de Janeiro welcomed the world's largest passenger aircraft for the first time this week.
The Airbus A380 touched…
Do you remember the ‘Olympic Houses’ during London 2012; Brazil took over Somerset House and used an incredible water projection to welcome the world to Brazil over the proceeding four years…
Travel safety specialist beTravelwise has issued a stark warning to travellers heading to the 2016 Olympic Games; slap on the mosquito repellent and practice safe sex or abstain completely…
Travel safety specialist beTravelwise has issued a stark warning to travellers heading to the 2016 Olympic Games; slap on the mosquito repellent and practice safe sex or abstain completely…
In a recent development, Etihad Airways has entered into a code-share with Avianca Brasil.
Under the agreement, Etihad Airways will put its ‘EY’ code on domestic flights operated by…
Visiting the seven Wonders of the World would once have been considered something only the wealthy elite could aspire to. However, a new report has found that seeing all seven…
Hotel solutions provider HRS has compared average hotel room rates worldwide over the last four years (2011 – 2015) and revealed that despite economic uncertainties during this…
MSC Cruises will revamp one of its ships to cater for Chinese guests, as part of plans for its first ever homeport season in China.
The European company has entered into a strategic…
Geneva has once again topped a list of the world’s most expensive destinations for hotel dining.
The Club Sandwich Index (CSI), published by Hotels.com, found the Swiss city is not…
Qantas will add more destinations in South America to its network following the expansion of its codeshare partnership with LAN Airlines.
The arrangement will see Qantas place its…
Middle East visitors to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil spent more than US $2.7 million, according to a report released by Visa.
The UAE ranked 30th in the list of global…
Berlin-based Design Hotels is one of the largest networks of independently-owned hotels, all handpicked for their style and location. Travel Daily spoke to the group’s founder and CEO to…
The final shortlist has been revealed in the New7Wonders campaign to find the world's best cities.
The 28 finalists have been whittled down from a long-list of 77 cities announced…
New7Wonders has unveiled the list of cities competing for the honour of becoming one of the world's seven best urban centres.
Following its previous New7Wonders of the World and…
British Airways is to bump up its flights to Rio de Janeiro in time to capture traffic for the World Cup next year.
The airline will fly daily from Heathrow to Rio from 28 October onboard…
Travel agents and the UK travel trade is to be a core part of Brazil Tourist Board’s (Embratur) strategy to promote its culture and heritage to the market, Travel Daily Media has been told.…
Following the launch of Brazil's new tourism marketing campaign in the UK, the city of Rio de Janeiro is being promoted in restaurants and bars across the UK.
The Rio Convention and…
The UAE has signed an agreement to convert the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) from a Korean Foundation to an international organization, which will now include the membership of 17…
Abu Dhabi's credentials as a sustainable tourism destination will be under the spotlight at the Rio+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from…
Fam trips for travel agents and tour operators to Colombia and Panama are being planned for September, it has been announced.
DMCs working with UK-based Branding Latin America will be…
The Asia Pacific region is home to eight out of the world’s 10 busiest inter-city air routes, Amadeus has revealed.
According to analysis by the travel technology company’s Amadeus Total…
TAM Airlines has temporarily halved its direct services from London to Rio de Janeiro for this winter due to a shortage of aircraft. The route will drop from six flights a week to three from…
TAM Airlines has announced it will double its services between Heathrow and Rio de Janeiro this summer. The airline will operate six flights a week from 2 August using an Airbus A330-200,…
Cape Town has received the top world destination prize of TripAdvisor's 2011 Travellers' Choice Destination Awards. The South African city was named as the top destination, which is based on…
Lufthansa has announced that it will relaunch flights to Rio de Janeiro this winter as the airline continues its expansion into South America. Five weekly flights will operate on the route…
South American carrier TAM Airlines has launched a new direct non-stop service between London and Rio de Janeiro this summer. The thrice-weekly service, which starts on 10 August,…
Armed men have entered two hotels in Rio de Janeiro, robbing 47 tourists during the city's annual carnival. Visitors from Britain, the US and other countries were forced to hand…
Three Norwegian tourists came under fire and one was shot after their car's satellite navigation system guided them straight into one of Rio de Janeiro's most dangerous slums, Reuters…
Hundreds of penguins have been returned to their native territory in the South Atlantic Ocean after being found near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the BBC has reported. The penguins…
Oceania Cruises is providing customers an exclusive offer of a complimentary pre-cruise hotel stay on selected sailings in late 2024 and 2025. Starting from 2 April
The post Oceania Cruises…
Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has announced that it will offer guests a free pre-cruise hotel stay on a range of sailings throughout…
With human activities releasing more carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere than natural processes can remove, new analysis has shed light on the number of extra trees that cities around…
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours beckons culinary connoisseurs and globe-trotters alike to embark on the Tastes of Discovery Series, an unrivaled journey setting sail along the pristine…
This summer, TAP is increasing its offer to destinations in major markets, such as Brazil and North America. In Brazil, six flights a week will be added to Recife, for 13 weeks.
Holland America Line is set to sail one of its most ambitious Grand World Voyages in 2026. The meticulously planned 132-day cruise will span all seven continents, including a special…
American Airlines will launch a new service to Brisbane in October with its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft outfitted with Flagship Suite seats.
The post American Airlines to Commence…
Emirates and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras S.A (Azul) have taken their partnership to new heights with the launch of a reciprocal loyalty programme offering
UNWTO has continued to scale up its support for its Members across the Americas, with plans for a first Regional Office for the region advanced during an official visit to Brazil.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, revealed new fall and winter 2025/26 voyages.
The travel experts at Bounce analysed the average nightly cost of a 3-star hotel, comparing both months of the year and days of the week, in 60 of the most popular tourist destinations…
Travel was back with a vengeance this year, and we've got the proof right here. Read on for some fascinating holiday facts, nuggets, and tidbits, based on what Flight Centre UK customers…
P&O Cruises’ new winter 2025/26 holiday collection is on sale from 18 October 2023. It will include new ports of call and itineraries alongside introductory offers, such as a 10%…
The study by William Russell analysed the average public transport costs from around the world, to reveal the cities with the cheapest public transport costs.
ITA Airways is Official Carrier of the project "Imagining the Future. Leonardo da Vinci: In the Mind of an Italian Genius” the monographic exhibition organized by “Confindustria”, the…
Travelex, a foreign exchange brand, has launched more than 20 new bureaux and partnerships across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Brazil as international aviation continue to…
In 2025, Holland America Line will sail the first Grand Voyage “Pole-to-Pole” roundtrip from the United States. Details of the upcoming 133-day sailing and a simultaneous 124-day Grand…
The recently revealed strategic plan for Turkish Airlines would effectively quadruple its size over the next decade, with the airline expecting to transport 170 million passengers and…
Mabrian, a leading tourism intelligence provider, has published a trend study on Brazil to coincide with the World Travel Market (WTM) Latin America trade show, which is being held this week…
ITA Airways is enhancing its São Paolo – Rome Fiumicino direct flight to meet the expected increase in demand. Starting from August 2023, the Company will add 4 weekly frequencies to its…
ITA Airways attended for the first time the Borsa Internazionale del Turismo (BIT), the International Travel Exhibition taking place through February 14 in Milan.
City breaks provide travellers with a wonderful ability to immerse themselves in a new culture and soak up a country’s urban atmosphere. Whilst a country’s capital might…
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces its second annual Rivers of the World cruise for 2024. The 55-day itinerary departs on October 3, 2024, from Lima, Peru, and will take 68 guests…
Spending New Year's Eve in never before seen destinations is becoming increasingly popular among GCC residents after the pandemic.
GCC Travelers are keen to explore and discover new…
Customers travelling on TAP Air Portugal flights between Brazil and Europe reached more than half a million in the three months leading up to October 2022.
This month marks five years since Emirates and flydubai activated their extensive partnership and joined forces to offer customers unrivalled travel options to every corner of the globe.
Azamara has announced 44 new itineraries for 2024/25, covering every corner of the globe. The Azamara Quest will visit South Africa, the Azamara Journey will sail the coast of South…
Cox & Kings has over 260 years of experience arranging high-end travel to the world's most captivating destinations. As the appetite for travel continues to move forward at a palpable…
Youth-led football teams from across the globe, representing some of the world's most vulnerable children, flew with Qatar Airways to participate in a sporting tournament with a call for…
Beginning with the 2023–2024 winter season, Costa Cruises will have three ships operating out of South America.
A news release states that the six-month local programme will feature…
As summer just closed, Hotelbeds rounded-up the top 5 trends for this last summer. With rich data gathered from its unique position at the heart of the travel ecosystem, Hotelbeds can…
South America’s largest country is a cultural melting pot, bursting with vibrant cities, festivals, and diverse delicacies. On the other hand, it’s a biodiversity haven; home to the…
Azamara Starts Summer With Mediterranean Cruises -
With Azamara Journey returning to sail today, the fleet’s four ships are all sailing the high seas Azamara, the upmarket cruise line and…
Brazil has invited tourists from the UAE to discover something new with a trip to explore the South American country’s rich culture and diversity.
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to…
Chinese New Year 2022 will be celebrated on 1 February and while we say goodbye to the year of the Ox, 2022 welcomes in the year of the Tiger, an animal sign known to be brave, confident and…
While the Philippines is known for the pristine beaches of Boracay and rock formations in Siargao and Palawan, eco-adventure sites in Central Luzon are becoming increasingly popular among…
Insuranks is offering one lucky American over the age of 18 years old the chance to work for them for one year, travelling the world as digital nomads, taking part in local activities and…
If all goes according to plan, Qantas will fly non-stop from Sydney to London, Paris, and New York City in just over 18 hours as early as 2024 as reported by Executive Traveller.
Back at the beginning of September I reported news that Vietnamese telecom giant Vinaphone had entered the world of hospitality through a partnership with hotel tech firm Portier…
To help avoid these airport blues, Netflights.com has taken a sneak peek into airport lounges around the world, to see if your time can be spent being less stressed and more travel happy.
Californian cruise masters Viking claimed the honour of operating the ‘longest-ever continuous World Cruise itinerary’ when it unveiled its new Ultimate World Cruise yesterday.
Plaza Premium Group has announced they will be unveiling the first European location of their international airport transit hotel brand Aerotel, at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 this…
To celebrate Plan a Cruise Month, Holland America Line is offering guests booking a new cruise during October, up to $300 onboard spending money.
Guests who book a Signature suite or…
Qatar Airways has launched more flights to multiple destinations in Southeast Asia.
The Doha-based carrier has started adding extra services to the Vietnamese cities of Ho Chi Minh…
Hilton has announced the opening of Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, marking a significant milestone as the company’s 100th hotel in Latin America. The 545-room beachfront Hilton Rio de…
Emirates will operate the first ever scheduled commercial Airbus A380 flight to South America when it upgrades its Dubai (DXB) – Sao Paulo (GRU) service on March 26, 2017.
Replacing…
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates and Lufthansa German Airlines, part of Europe’s largest airline group, have announced the conclusion of a codeshare…
Qatar Airways has rounded off its 2016 global route expansion on a high note with the launch of daily flights to the idyllic islands of the Seychelles – the 14th new destination on the…
Average hotel room rates in major UK cities including Cardiff, Edinburgh and Bristol have fallen by up to 20% in Q3 2016 when compared with Q3 2015 prices, according to latest data from…
Cathay Pacific has moved to expand its Latin American connections with the signing of a new codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines Brasil, formerly known as TAM Airlines.
Under the new…
New data from HRS has revealed that major cities across the UK, including London, have seen a decline in average hotel room rates when looking at Q2 2016 compared with Q2 2015.
Having…
Airbnb, the community-driven hospitality company and official alternative accommodation services supplier for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, has revealed that hosts in Rio de Janeiro will…
Abu Dhabi Duty Free is providing passengers with a fantastic shopping experience this summer season with an unprecedented number of promotions, retail exclusives and culinary treats.…
ABTA, the City of London Police and Get Safe Online have joined forces to warn the public about the dangers posed by holiday booking fraud.
Findings from a new report, compiled by…
Emirates recently launched its Dubai-Cebu-Clark-Dubai circular service in the Philippines.
A senior delegation were aboard the inaugural flight, which carried passengers who had…
On The Go Tours has launched what it describes as the ultimate bucket list tour – a round-the-world adventure to the New Seven Wonders of the World.
From the great Colosseum in Rome,…
Wings Travel Management recently announced its intent to establish operations in Saudi Arabia.
The company has operated in the Middle East via its wholly owned Dubai office since…
Plaza Premium Group, which operates independent lounges at airports across the world, has unveiled its global expansion plans, including the launch of a new hotel concept.
At a press…
MSC Cruises has revealed €4million has been raised on board its ships around the globe on behalf of charity UNICEF.
MSC Cruises and UNICEF joined forces in 2009 under the ‘Get on…
Silversea Cruises has unveiled its new collection of 246 voyages for 2017 that are now available for booking.
These include itineraries for Silversea's current fleet of eight ships,…
The Trump Hotel Collection has unveiled the next phase of its Asian expansion strategy, with the signing of a new luxury resort in Java.
Only last month the US-based hotel group,…
Norwegian Cruise Line has published its 2016-17 UK brochure featuring the new European itineraries from Copenhagen, Barcelona, Venice and Istanbul as well as the new itineraries of Norwegian…
MSC Cruises will embark on a 60-day 'Grand Voyage' from Brazil to China next year.
The newly-refurbished MSC Lirica cruise ship will depart Rio de Janeiro on 3 March 2016, sailing…
Donald Trump will bring his luxury hotel brand to Asia for the first time, following the signing of a new resort in Bali.
The Trump Hotel Collection has penned a management agreement…
Cruise operator Silversea has released two new brochures for 2016 sailings.
The company’s all-suite, eight-ship fleet will visit more than 800 destinations on seven continents next year.…
More than 217,000 Brits visited Brazil in 2014, making it a record year in terms of arrivals from the UK, according to data released by Brazilian Ministry of Tourism.
More than 6.4…
TAM, a member of LATAM Airlines Group, has launched its first UK agent incentive in a bid to boost sales over the summer period.
Savvy agents who sell TAM flights between nine UK…
Kay Kratky has been selected as the new CEO of Austrian Airlines, subject to Supervisory Board approval.
He should succeed Jaan Albrecht, who has accepted the job as CEO of Lufthansa…
Alitalia has resumed flights to Shanghai, following a hiatus of more than seven years since the carrier suspended the service back in 2008.
The launch of the three weekly flights this…
WTM Latin America took place in Sao Paulo last week, and Travel Daily's Simon Willmore caught up with exhibition director Lawrence Reinisch, and Craig Moyes, portfolio director of Reed…
Air New Zealand will launch a new non-stop service to Argentina later this year.
Commencing on 1 December 2015, the new Auckland-Buenos Aires route will mark Air New Zealand’s first…
Japan Airlines has signed a new agreement that will increase the number of connections it offers to Brazil.
The codeshare partnership with Brazilian carrier TAM will enable JAL to…
Alitalia is planning to launch a series of new routes to Asia as part of its restructuring plan.
The Italian national carrier has unveiled several new long-haul routes from Rome and…
Etihad and Alitalia have outlined the strategy for the Italian company, promising an unequivocal commitment by the new executive team and strategic investors to reinvent the airline.…
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is expanding its connections in Brazil with the signing of a new codeshare partnership with TAM Airlines.
The Japanese airline already has a codeshare…
Louis Cruises has announced plans to launch a new brand in September. The Greece-based cruise line will launch Celestyal Cruises using Louis Cristal and Louis Olympia sailing out of…
Brazil’s residents have chosen the start of the World Cup to stage protests and vote for workers strikes.
Ground staff have voted for a 24-hour walk-out at Rio de Janeiro’s Galeao…
In light of the much-awaited World Cup in Brazil, Emirates unveiled the first Boeing 777-300ER to feature the signature of Emirates’ global ambassador - Pelé.
The first Emirates…
Orient-Express Hotels has revealed the new Belmond branding that will be used to identify its portfolio hotels, trains and other travel products.
The company today unveiled a brand…
MSC Cruises has renewed its partnership with UNICEF to generate more funds for the charity.
The cruise line’s guests have already donated more than EUR2.8 million to the charity in…
Several Brazilian airlines and hotels have agreed to cap the prices they will charge during the World Cup.
Football fans will find some relief after the Telegraph reported Avianca…
P&O Cruises has announced two world cruises for 2015.
Covering a total of 61, 470 nautical miles across 69 destinations, the cruises will go on general sale from 5 September with…
Ethiopian Airlines has launched its first flights to South America.
On 1 July 2013, the African carrier commenced services from Addis Ababa to the Brazilian cities of Sao Paulo and…
Pullman is to embrace the trend of mixed business and leisure use of its properties in its new brand position unveiled in London today.
The upscale hotel brand, part of Accor, is to…
Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) announced the opening of a representative office in Brazil. This new office is part of its strategy to attract visitors from the…
Cities in eastern Europe are still the cheapest for British tourists to visit while Lisbon tops those in the euro, a new Post Office report has found.
Its City Costs Barometer saw…
The Gateway of India in Mumbai was illuminated green to celebrate St.Patrick’s Day on 17 March 2013.
Other ancient wonders of the world like the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt; the Christ…
KLM has commenced its first flight schedule using biofuel between Amsterdam Schiphol and New York JFK.
Weekly services using the cooking oil fuel started last week and will operate…
Ultra-luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced it will be running a promotion named ‘A Gift From Regent’.
The initiative will give any guest who books on one of…
In light of the celebration for St Patrick Day, major tourism landmarks such as the Pyramids of Giza, Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro– are set to go green for the first time. …
British Airways is to operate flights between Heathrow and Chengdu from September, it has announced.
The carrier will fly three times a week on the route from 22 September 2013 using a…
Royal Caribbean subsidiary, Azamara Club Cruises, has announced that the first of its twin boutique ships, the Azamara Quest, has emerged from an eight-day dry dock.
The ship has had work…
Air France KLM’s schedule is to be maintained this winter with the same capacity and additional flight frequencies.
Air France’s growth will mainly be focused on long-haul routes into…
Hilton and Accor have both signed deals to expand their portfolios in Brazil.
The former will add a 298-room new-build hotel in Rio de Janeiro in June 2014. It is currently being…
Daily hotel rates are to face price increases in nearly two thirds of overseas destinations, according to Hotels.com’s latest Hotel Price Index (HPI).
Brits are expected to see rates in…
Hotel prices are stabilising with only a 1% difference in the world’s top 50 cities, according to new figures.
Results from Hogg Robinson Group’s (HRG) bi-annual hotel survey found that…
Emirates commenced its non-stop service between Dubai and Erbil in Iraq, marking the airline’s third gateway in Iraq, after Baghdad and Basra. The new service will initially operate four…
Heathrow Airport is set to see one of the busiest days in its history tomorrow as the Olympic parties leave the capital.
Numbers will be similar to those it witnessed when athletes came…
Dubai International recorded 27.9 million passengers in the first half of 2012 across its three terminals, according to the traffic report issued today by airport operator Dubai Airports.…
Brazil has launched a brand new global tourism promotion campaign.
Titled 'The World Meets in Brazil, Come Celebrate Life', the campaign is intended to promote the country ahead of…
Accor has continued its global expansion with the acquisition of the hotel assets of Grupo Posadas, a Mexican hotel company.
The deal, which is worth £175m, will see Accor acquire 15…
Accor has continued its global expansion with the acquisition of the hotel assets of Grupo Posadas, a Mexican hotel company.
The deal, which is worth US$275 million, will see Accor…
Crystal Cruises has become the first luxury cruise line to unveil details of its 2015 World Cruise.
Announced far before other lines, Crystal revealed the Crystal Serenity itinerary will…
Crystal Cruises has revealed early details of its 2015 World Cruise.
The voyage, which will mark the company's 20th World Cruise and Crystal Cruises' 25th anniversary, will feature a brand…
The final report into the 2009 Air France crash was said that pilot error, combined with technical faults, caused the accident.
French Accident Investigation Bureau’s (BEA) report into…
The final report into the 2009 Air France crash was said that pilot error, combined with technical faults, caused the accident.
French Accident Investigation Bureau’s (BEA) report…
KLM operated the longest biofuel flight so far today, flying from Amsterdam to Rio de Janeiro.
The Boeing 777-300 made the journey partially powered by a sustainable fuel made from…
Asia Pacific cities are rising the up the global tourism rankings in 2012, according to a new study by MasterCard.
According to the MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index, which was…
Marseilles witnessed the christening of MSC’s new flag ship MSC Divina last Saturday evening.
The high profile event included a gala dinner and entertainment from a list of well-known…
Marseilles witnessed the christening of MSC’s new flag ship MSC Divina last Saturday evening.
The high profile event included a gala dinner and entertainment from a list of well-known…
Passenger traffic at Dubai International witnessed a double-digit growth for the month of March according to the monthly traffic report issued by Dubai Airports.
Passenger traffic in March…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has outlined a new plan to develop safety standards across the aviation industry.
Following a recent meeting of the IATA Operations…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has outlined a new plan to develop safety standards across the aviation industry.
Following a recent meeting of the IATA Operations…
A major overhaul of the Great Wall Sheraton Hotel Beijing, Starwood’s first ever hotel in China, will form part of a series of renovations to Sheraton properties over the next few years.…
Dubai International's monthly passenger traffic surpassed the 4.5 million mark according to the monthly traffic report for February issued by Dubai Airports.
Passenger traffic surged 19% in…
Emirates will launch flights from Bangkok to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, early in the new year. The airline will commence daily services from Bangkok to Rio via…
Emirates B777-300ER
Emirates will launch flights from Bangkok to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, early in the new year. The airline will commence daily services…
TAM Airlines has urged travellers going to Argentina and Uruguay not to travel to Heathrow Airport as flights continue to be disrupted in South America. The airline said it is not accepting…
A report into the crash of an Air France aircraft in June 2009 has found that "inconsistency" between cockpit speed readings was a key factor in the incident. The French Accident…
Investigators have recovered one of the 'black box' flight data recorders from an Air France jet that crashed into the Atlantic Ocean in June 2009. The BBC reported France's Bureau of…
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2011, which kicks off in Dubai today, will showcase more than 2,200 exhibitors from 69 countries, covering more than 20,000 square metres of floor space, at the…
Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2011, the region's leading travel industry showcase, which opens its doors tomorrow, Monday 2 May, is preparing to welcome over 2,200 exhibitors from 69…
China is the key emerging market the travel and tourism industry should focus on over the next five years, according to new research announced at Thursday's inaugural WTM Vision Conference…
TAM has revealed that it could double its flight operations from London this summer. The airline is waiting for approval to increase the Heathrow-Rio de Janeiro flights from three to six…
Two of South America's most iconic cities will soon have a faster link to Dubai and over 100 destinations worldwide when Emirates commences its daily non-stop service to Rio de Janeiro and…
Emirates has launched flights from Dubai to Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. The South American cities will be served by the airline from 3 January, with the Buenos Aires service extended…
A court in France has filed preliminary manslaughter charges against Airbus over the crash of an Air France jet off the coast of Brazil in 2009. The BBC reported that while the cause of the…
HOUSTON, July 15, 2010 - Continental Airlines' (NYSE: CAL) 25th aircraft with new flat-bed BusinessFirst seats and additional upgraded amenities took to the skies this week.The…
VisitBritain and Embratur, the Brazilian national tourism organisation, have signed an agreement to increase tourism between the two countries around the London 2012 and Rio 2016…
Flight recorders from an Air France crash last year have been found in the Atlantic. According to a report from BBC News, the black box was located within a 5km zone but retrieving them…
MIAMI, April 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Azamara Club Cruises unveiled its new tagline, "You'll love where we take you," just three months ago, and today, it announced an…
TAM Airlines will become a full member of the Star Alliance in the next few months.Events to mark the membership are being scheduled in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro with TAM's executives and…
The hotel price barometer published by the online hotel reservation service www.hotel.info for the month of November indicates an increase in hotel overnight rates across the board.The…
There's a role to play for every PATA member in the battle against climate change. That's the view of PATA CEO Greg Duffell, who is asking all Association members to lobby their…
Silversea, known for its luxurious ships and exotic destinations, has unveiled 17 specially tailored Grand Voyages for 2010. Designed exclusively for the traveler who…
19 Nov 09 (TravMedia.com); Australian travellers for the first time can make complex multi-passenger travel arrangements in the single online booking.Tempo Holidays is the only major travel…
21 Sep 09 (TravMedia.com): The Houston Rockets and Clutch City Sports & Entertainment and Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced today the signing of a corporate partnership making…
Silversea Cruises, known for its sumptuous all suite vessels, exotic itineraries and outstanding service, has published its new 2010 Voyage Atlas. The 188-page brochure…
Silversea Cruises' newest ultra-luxury ship - the 540-passenger Silver Spirit, reached an important milestone over the weekend as she sailed out of Ancona to Trieste for a week of…
OAG has revealed the Air Service Top 10 - a list of the busiest routes in the world in terms of daily flights. Asia Pacific is well represented, with five of the top 10 routes…
At least 26 people were injured when a Continental Airlines jet hit "extreme turbulence", CNN has reported. The Boeing 767, travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Houston,…
Passengerjets are hit by lightning every 1,000 hours - on average twice a year - andexperts say the risk from the bolts of electricity is growing according to TheStraits Times.…
An Air France scheduled passenger flight carrying 228 people from Brazil to France has vanished over the Atlantic after flying into turbulence, airline officials say.The Airbus sent an…
"I think Rio will be prepared, very well prepared. One or two cases won't ruin Rio's image."Head of the tourist police of Rio de Janeiro, Fernando Veloso, ahead of this year's…
A travelling Da Vinci exhibition will be in Macau from December 1 to February next year; its first time in Asia." Da Vinci - An Exhibition of Genius" has travelled to cities such…
This would be done underthe auspices of the Brazil-China Chamber of Economic Development, according toa report in Macauhub, quoting the chamber's Tourism Director, Alexandre…
Hong Kong has fallen in the cost of living stakes but high prices in the SAR are still detracting from its competitiveness as a business location, according to the latest Cost of Living…
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