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Data released today by EIU reveal the soaring cost of living in the world’s biggest cities as the war in Ukraine and continuing pandemic restrictions disrupt supply chains, particularly for…

EHV International, the company behind Indian Accent, Comorin and the recently launched Koloman in New York, is excited to announce the opening of its newest concept, HOSA in Siolim, Goa.

Air India has launched new flights connecting Mumbai with New York, Paris and Frankfurt, and the resumption of non-stop flights connecting Delhi with Copenhagen, Milan and Vienna.

The river cruises market is expected to reach USD 1.71 Billion in 2032, likely to surge at a vigorous 2% CAGR during the forecast period of 2022 – 2032.

The increased transatlantic schedule – as JetBlue adds a second daily flight to New York from 31 October – comes in time for the peak booking period ahead of the Thanksgiving and Christmas…

Etihad will add four weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi – New York route from 15 November. It will be providing a total of 11 weekly nonstop services to John F. Kennedy International Airport…

Let’s not beat around the bush – New York is the most exciting city that I have ever visited. I’ve visited many cities, but nothing tops New York for the vibe that you get just being there.

This Summer, The Chatwal, New York is bringing Broadway to the heart of the hotel, thanks to The Chatwal’s newly appointed and specialist theatre concierge. Guests staying in one of the…

Recent years have seen much of Finnair’s growth strategy centred around the Asian and Chinese markets. However, with the advantages of geography, meterological conditions not-with-standing,…

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the return of its non-stop intercontinental service between Singapore and New York using its new ultra-long range plane, the Airbus A350-900ULR from 11…

Western China will get two new connections to New York this winter, as Hainan Airlines continues to expand its trans-Pacific network. On 20 October 2017, the Chinese carrier will launch…

Research has recorded check-in figures for more than 200 worldwide tourist hotspots as of August 2017, plus usage of popular holiday, travel and location hashtags.  Carried out by…

Cathay Pacific will start flying its new Airbus A350 aircraft to New York later this year. Effective 29 October 2017, the airline's daily flights between Hong Kong and Newark Liberty…

The city of Chongqing, which lies on the banks of the Yangtze River in western China, will soon be connected to New York with the launch of non-stop flights by Hainan Airlines. The…

Higher Google search volumes have been found to "strongly correlate" with increased demand for hotel rooms, according to a report by STR and Google. The two companies studied the…

Mercure Bangkok Makkasan Location: Next to Makkasan station, the main downtown hub for Bangkok's Airport Rail Link Grade: Upper-midscale Keys: 180 Facilities: Outdoor pool with…

Little Tai Hang Location: In the Tai Hang neighbourhood of Hong Kong, close to Causeway Bay and Victoria Park Grade: Upscale Keys: 91, including serviced apartments Facilities:…

The city of Fuzhou in southeast China is now connected to New York following the launch of a new trans-Pacific air route this week. On Wednesday 15 February 2017 at 0915, Xiamen…

Millennium Hotels & Resorts has restored and reopened an historic theatre in New York. As part of a project undertaken with the Ambassador Theatre Group, the 112-year-old Hudson…

The legendary Playboy Club will relaunch in New York later this year, thanks to a Hong Kong-based hotel group. Cachet Hotel Group, which includes Shanghai's URBN Hotel among its…

Cachet Boutique New York Hotel Location: West 42nd Street, Midtown Manhattan Grade: Luxury Keys: 107 Facilities: An outdoor wellness area and jacuzzi, restaurant and supper club…

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…

Six Senses has reached two major milestones in its global expansion strategy, with the signing of its first urban hotel and its first property in the US. The new Six Senses New York will…

Japan Airlines is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight to New York this autumn, with a series of themed in-flight offerings. The Japanese carrier's first ever…

Garuda Indonesia will soon be able to fly to the US, after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) upgraded Indonesia's safety rating. Indonesia had been a Category 2-rated country,…

Etihad Airways will add a second daily Airbus A380 service to New York next summer. Effective 1 June 2017, the UAE's national carrier will replace the Boeing 777 it currently deploys on…

ANA has confirmed the flight times of its new routes from Tokyo's Haneda Airport to the US. The Japanese carrier first announced the services to New York and Chicago last month, after it…

Garuda Indonesia is planning to launch flights to the US as early as next year. At present, the national carrier is unable to fly to the US as Indonesia has a 'Category 2' safety…

ANA has unveiled plans to launch two major new routes linking Tokyo Haneda Airport with the US. Having been awarded three new daytime departure slots at Haneda, the Japanese airline…

United Airlines has applied for permission to launch a new route connecting New York with Tokyo. The US-based carrier revealed on Thursday that it is planning to operate daily flights…

Qatar Airways has added a second daily direct flight to New York. The new service commenced this week and will be operated using the airline's new 283-seat Airbus A350 aircraft, which…

With safety concerns surrounding many of the traditional spring holiday hot-spots, British families are opting to “go long-haul” for their sunshine-fix this Easter, according to …

China’s Xiamen Airlines is stepping up its long-haul expansion with plans to launch flights to Vancouver, Seattle, New York and Melbourne in the coming months. The airline launched its…

Japan Week, the annual tourism event organised by Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), will return to New York for a fifth consecutive year next month. Scheduled to run from…

Regent Hotels & Resorts will return to the US for the first time in 10 years following the signing of a new strategic partnership. The Taipei-based company has partnered with…

An independent study into the impact of Airbnb on the hotel industry in Manhattan has shown that there is "no evidence" of the shared accommodation company having a negative impact on…

For a second consecutive year, New York has ranked as the number one most visited destination for UK travellers in 2015 ahead of other cities across North America, Europe and Asia.  …

In a first for Heathrow, the airport operator has announced a collaboration with New York City’s official destination marketing organisation, NYC & Company and Virgin Holidays to…

A new study by travel deals company Travelzoo predicts British tourists will change their travel habits in 2016, with the US taking the crown as the country Britons most want to visit this…

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has announced plans to reopen New York's Hudson Theatre for Broadway productions. Under a new leasing arrangement with the Ambassador Theatre Group…

Airbus' newest long-haul aircraft, the A350, made its debut in the US this week. Qatar Airways started deploying the new twin-aisle jet on its daily Doha-New York JFK service on…

A travel and holiday survey conducted by Southall Travel, one of the UK’s largest travel companies, has revealed Dubai as the nation’s favourite long-haul city break destination, gaining 25%…

Etihad Airways has launched its first Airbus A380 flight to New York. The inaugural service touched down at JFK Airport on Monday 23 November, replacing the Boeing 777-300ER previously…

Sterling may have fallen marginally in value against the US dollar compared with a year ago but Christmas shoppers can still make hundreds of pounds of savings on gift items by heading…

China's Xiamen Airlines is planning to launch its first ever trans-Pacific flights to the US and Canada. The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has revealed that Xiamen…

Austrian Airlines has launched a five-times weekly non-stop service from Vienna to Miami.  “The addition of Miami shows that we are significantly expanding our service to North…

Air China will expand its US network this month with the launch of flights to New York's Newark Liberty International Airport. The new route will commence on 26 October 2015,…

Singapore Airlines has announced plans to relaunch direct flights to the US, using a new type of ultra-long-haul aircraft. The airline has signed a deal with Airbus that will see it…

Shanghai's China Eastern Airlines will increase its operations to New York later this year, with the launch of a second daily flight on the trans-Pacific route. Commencing on 12…

Etihad Airways has confirmed that its Airbus A380 aircraft will start flying to New York a week earlier than planned. The airline will deploy the new double-decker aircraft on its…

Philippine Airlines will increase capacity on its Manila-New York route this month, with the deployment of a new Boeing 777 aircraft to the Big Apple. The B777-300ER aircraft will be…

NYC & Company, New York City’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organisation, has kicked off its largest ever pan-European MICE road show, taking in the cities of Manchester,…

South Korea's Lotte Hotels & Resorts has made its debut in New York with the launch of the Lotte New York Palace. The luxury hotel, which was previously known as The New York…

Funway Holidays has launched its new WonderLates Campaign, which includes discounts of up to 40% on packages to New York, Las Vegas, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Tobago and Mexico. …

Ascott Residence Trust (Ascott Reit) has agreed to acquire a hotel in central New York. The Singapore-based company will pay US$163.5 million for the 411-key Element New York Times…

Asiana Airlines will fly its Airbus A380 to New York for the first time this summer. From 13 June 2015, the South Korean carrier will operate the A380 three times a week between…

The Chinese island province of Hainan is aiming to drive more tourists from the US, following a major promotion in New York's Times Square. A 15-second promotional film, entitled…

Etihad Airways has announced a number of changes to its North American flight schedules, intended to enable more convenient connections for passengers in the Indian sub-continent.…

Parts of the US and Canada have faced flight disruption and cancellations as severe weather hit the country this week.  A wind chill advisory has been put in place for most of the…

Norwegian Air will commence its first flights from Gatwick to the US today, the first in a string of three new launches. The low-cost carrier will start services from the London…

Virgin Atlantic has announced it will fly its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Heathrow to Boston. Flights onboard the new aircraft will start on 28 October and fly xix times a…

The US is fast becoming a favourite of most Middle East carriers. Royal Jordan will soon introduce additional two weekly flights to New York during June and July this summer. The new…

Thomas Cook Airlines has announced new flights from Manchester to New York and Miami for the summer next year. The airline will offer three flights a week from Manchester to New York…

More than 9,000 flights in the USA have already been cancelled during the last four days with thousands more to be dropped as the country faces its coldest temperatures in 20 years.…

OAG Aviation has compared the UK airport system to four others in the country ahead of Howard Davies releasing his interim report into airport capacity later this month. Based on how…

An icy storm has disrupted travel along the USA’s east coast just as the Thanksgiving travel gets underway. CNN warned “It’s ugly out there. And it’s only getting uglier” in its…

Loews Hotels & Resorts is looking to build hotels in Europe as the US hotel chain continues to invest in new and renovated hotels. The hotel group has already acquired three…

London’s mayor Boris Johnson and New York counterpart Michael R. Bloomberg have renewed a tourism partnership deal to boost travel between the two cities. The renewal is an extension…

Maharashtra Tourism’s promotional event took centre stage at Times Square New York with charms of Lavni dance and beats of Dhol-Tasha. The event saw 3.5 lakh people from all over the…

New York’s official marketing, tourism and partnership organisation – NYC & Company will lead a tourism delegation to Mumbai and New Delhi from 23-27 September 2013. The…

Viceroy Hotel Group has announced its New York hotel will open on 9 October. The newly-built hotel will open in the heart of Manhattan with 240 rooms and facilities including a rooftop…

Jet2holidays has launched new spring break options to three US and Canadian cities for 2014. The tour operator will be offering holidays to Boston for the first time next year, with a…

American Airlines has commenced daily flights between Dublin and New York JFK Airport. The new service is in addition to American’s Chicago route from the Irish city, which then both…

Garuda Indonesia has added several new destinations to its codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways. The Indonesian national carrier will now place its 'GA' code on Etihad’s flights to…

Jet2’s Christmas flights and packages to New York are to return this year following their popularity in previous years. The airline, and tour operator arm Jet2holidays, will offer the…

New York City still received a record number of tourists during 2012 despite the effects of Hurricane Sandy. The city actually posted a 2.1% increase in visitors last year compared to 2011,…

More information is needed about New York's other boroughsNew York City & Company has announced a new marketing push aimed at levelling out the city’s tourism numbers more equally…

The Port of New York has closed in preparation of Hurricane Sandy – meaning that cruise lines, including Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, Disney and Carnival have all had to alter…

New York is to get its own ferris wheel attraction next to a retail complex and hotels on Staten Island. The New York Wheel aims to be the largest in the world at 625 feet tall, 84 feet…

British Airways has announced its five most popular destinations for travellers from the Middle East. London features prominently in the list, followed by New York, Washington, Toronto and…

United Airlines marked the 15th anniversary of its route between Birmingham and New York this week with a gate ceremony at the UK airport. Bob Schumacher, managing director sales UK &…

Hotels developed under the Harrods brand could be launched in London, New York and Paris by its Qatari owners, according to a report by Bloomberg. Qatar Holding, the investment arm of the…

Qatar Airways announced a strategic alliance with fractional jet programme provider Flexjet to offer customers access to over 5,000 destinations beyond the Doha-based airline's four North…

Virgin Atlantic Airways announced a fourth daily service between London Heathrow and New York's John F Kennedy airports. The new service will commence on October 28th and will complement the…

Virgin Atlantic has announced it will add a fourth daily service between Heathrow and New York’s JFK this October. The airline carried more than half a million passengers on the route last…