UAE makes surname mandatory on passports for travel
The UAE has issued a new directive making it mandatory for passengers travelling to and from the Emirates to have both their primary (first name) and secondary (surname) names mentioned in…
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IndiGo enters codeshare with Turkish Airlines launches 19 new connecting flights to Europe
Indian private carrier IndiGo on November 23 launched 19 new connecting flights to Europe, under a codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines.
Examine the Hop on hop off tours In Malaga
You will be shown novel ways to experience a trip unlike any other during the Hop on Hop Off Tours in Malaga! With our unique and flexible guided walking tours around the town of Malaga, you…
Where to Stay in Lahore: Best Areas & Hotels
Where to Stay in Lahore: Best Areas & Hotels
Wondering where to stay in Lahore? From the glitz of Downtown Lahore and Gulberg to budget-oriented Walled City, these are the best…
Best In Luxury Business Class Flights To Istanbul
Are you going to Istanbul for the first time via plane? Going to this amazing city with all of its beauties is exhilarating. You have secured your Business Class Flights To Istanbul with…
GIATA partners with TravelgateX for smarter mapping technology for hotels
TravelgateX, the global marketplace for the travel trade, with the aim of expanding its international distribution network, is now integrated with GIATA, a global leader in non-bookable…
Reimagining travel in 2023
Booking.com releases travel predictions research that foresees travellers navigating contradiction and chaos as they adapt to changing times in the year ahead.
Hotel bookings boom
Trip.com has revealed encouraging data showing hotel bookings boom across Europe and parts of Asia, as countries continue to relax pandemic travel restrictions which have dampened demand.
Spain sees intense recovery of tourism
Spain received nearly nine million passengers from international airports in August, representing 87% of those who arrived in the same month of 2019, according to data published yesterday by…
Booking.Com appoints Santosh Kumar as country manager
Booking.Com appoints Santosh Kumar as country manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia.
Lufthansa Group partners with Amadeus
Lufthansa Group and Amadeus are expanding their partnership to further modernise travel distribution and retailing.
Booming festive time for travel: RateGain PULSE
RateGain Travel Technologies in its latest PULSE report has shared forward looking insights focused on the demand for travel in the upcoming festive season.
Love To Travel? Here Are 5 Careers That Foster Adventurous Spirits
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…
Payment methods for post-pandemic travel and tourism success
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…
Hong Kong COVID-19 Testing: Simple, Convenient and Free
Hong Kong is diligently working to make it as simple as possible for people to test for COVID-19 as they go about their days using public transportation.
Alaska Airlines ups Boeing 737 MAX orders and options to 120 jets
Boeing and Alaska Airlines announced that the carrier is buying 23 more 737-9 airplanes
Hotel Industry: Include hotel workers in Phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccine distribution
the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) is calling on governors and state public health agencies to include hotel employees for inclusion in phase “1b” of the vaccination rollout.
Qatar Airways: Full year of flexibility in 2021
Qatar Airways has announced that it will offer passengers unlimited date changes and fee-free refunds for all tickets issued before 30 April 2021 for travel completed by 31 December 2021.
Switzerland announces entry ban, retroactive quarantine for travelers from UK and South Africa
All persons who have entered Switzerland from these two countries since 14 December must go into quarantine for 10 days.
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine approved for use in European Union
European Medicines Agency (EMA) announced that it is recommending the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine be granted authorization for use in the European Union for people over the age of 16.
Cebu Pacific now offers antigen tests to passengers
Cebu Pacific (CEB), commercially launches its Test Before Boarding (TBB) process for passengers flying from Manila
Russia suspends all flights with Great Britain
Russia suspended all flights with the UK amid news of the discovery of a new, more contagious strain of COVID-19 in the country
Sudden Massive Volcano Eruption on Hawaii Island
On Hawaii Island (Big Island of Hawaii) the Hawaii County Civil Defense reported the The Halemaʻumaʻu Crater within Kīlauea Caldera suddenly erupted after 9.30pm Hawaii time Sunday night.
EU halts all travel with UK due to new COVID-19 mutation
French authorities are planning to close the border with the UK after the discovery of a new strain of coronavirus
President Trump to impose Marshall Law in the United States?
Cathryn Pikett from Kansas wants President Donald Trump to declare Marshall law in the United States, so he can stay in power. It appears President Trump agrees with Cathryn.
Hilton aims to open and manage 1000 hotels in China by 2025
Hilton Hotels & Resorts aims at opening and managing 1,000 hotels in China by 2025
Qatar Airways surprises and delights passengers this Holiday Season
Qatar Airways is delighted to welcome this festive season by creating special moments that will surprise and delight our passengers both on board and on the ground.
Is Italy Heading for a Third Lockdown?
Italy’s latent risk of entering the third phase of the COVID-19 pandemic is reminiscent of a disoriented flock being misled by its shepherd and his dogs.
Thailand resumes visa-free regime for Russian tourists
Thailand’s authorities have decided to resume the visa-free regime for Russian tourists.
Airlines: No Vax, No Fly?
Who would’ve thought airlines would be the biggest cheerleaders for the new COVID-19 vaccine? Yes, the aviation industry is pushing hardest for anything that will bring back customers and…
First Air Canada flight from Toronto to Doha lands at Hamad International Airport
Qatar Airways welcomed Air Canada’s inaugural flight from Toronto to Doha today,
IATA unveils key design elements of IATA Travel Pass
IATA) unveiled key design elements of the IATA Travel Pass
Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival Draws Close to 1 Million
The 2020 Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival officially concluded yesterday. It was the first time the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) had adopted an “online + offline” format for the event
Cebu Pacific extends unlimited rebooking until March 31, 2021
Cebu Pacific continues to extend the validity of its flexible options for passengers traveling until March 31, 2021.
Seychelles Reconnects to Doha
Seychelles welcomes Qatar Airways back on its shores as the airline landed at the Seychelles International airport of Pointe Larue on Tuesday
The Seychelles Islands embarks on adventure with National Geographic
Seychelles features in National Geographic for a brand partnership made in collaboration with the Seychelles Tourism Board dubbed “Island Adventures”
UAE and Saudi Arabia top global survey for intent to travel abroad in 2021
‘Global Holiday Intent’ survey conducted by YouGov has revealed that residents in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are the most likely to make an international trip in 2021.
Delta’s first COVID-tested flight departs Atlanta
Delta Air Lines‘ customers with essential travel needs can now fly from Atlanta to Amsterdam without having to quarantine after arrival
Heathrow reminds passengers of COVID-19 guidelines ahead of Christmas getaway
As Heathrow prepares for a much needed boost in the form of the Christmas getaway and the capital moves into Tier 3, passengers are being reminded of guidelines at the airport.
IATA: Governments must consider aviation workers as essential for vaccination
IATA renewed its call on governments to ensure that employees in the aviation sector are considered as essential workers
Hawaii is the most rule-abiding state in America
The experts compared the 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia across 31 key indicators of rule-breaking behavior, from underage drinking to illegal gambling to the prevalence of…
Istanbul Airport awarded 5-star COVID-19 rating
Istanbul Airport was deemed worthy of the “5-Star Airport” Award according to the evaluation of Skytrax
Boost in Air Connectivity as British Airways flies to Tropical Paradise Seychelles
The Seychelles International airport of Pointe Larue welcomed British Airways again on its grounds on Sunday, December 13, 2020, after a four-week break from the safe tropical island…
Russia extends financial support for its airlines during COVID-19 crisis
Russia’s Prime Minister announced today that the country’s government has extended subsidy programs to support airports and airlines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi issues statement on UAE’s Unified Tourism Identity Strategy
In alignment with the exciting news today from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai regarding…
Nearly 70% of Americans will not travel for Christmas
A recent national survey shows that nearly two-thirds (69%) of Americans will not travel for Christmas.
Cebu Pacific boosts cargo operations with second converted ATR-freighter
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ largest carrier, welcomed the arrival of its second ATR-freighter, further boosting its growing cargo operations.
Hard Lockdown Order for Germany
The German government by Chancellor Merkel officially decreed a “hard lockdown” from Wednesday, December 16 to January 10.
Sales of fake negative COVID-19 test certificates booming in Moscow
the sales on the websites selling false certificates of negative test results for the presence of the COVID-19 infection increased dramatically lately.
Accor announces new hotels opening in Australia and New Zealand for 2021
Sofitel Adelaide, and two brand new The Sebel properties, 2021 will be a strong year of new hotel openings for Accor in the Pacific.
US Travel ‘encouraged’ by proposed COVID-19 relief framework
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President for Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the announced Bipartisan Emergency COVID Relief Act of…
2020 Best US Cities for New Year celebrations named
With New Year’s around the corner but the scale of celebrations limited by the COVID-19 pandemic, travel experts today released the report on 2020’s Best Cities for New Year’s.
Direct booking providers will have ‘window of opportunity’ in post-COVID-19 travel
OTAs dominate the online travel market space, but the lack of efficient refund policies in place has been one of the greatest areas of concern during COVID-19.
Delta Air Lines eliminates international change fees
Delta is extending among the most flexible waivers of any airline. We are waiving change fees for all U.S. domestic and international tickets purchased through March 30, 2021
United Airlines launches virtual, on demand airport customer service
United Airlines‘ passengers will soon have access to virtual, on demand customer service at the airline’s hubs, giving people an easy, contact-free option to get real-time information and…
Qatar Airways to launch Seattle flights in March
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of four weekly flights to Seattle from 15 March 2021
World Tourism Network Launch: Just Amazing
This month is the launch of the World Tourism Network (WTN). Born from the popular rebuilding.travel discussion, World Tourism Network is the long-overdue voice of small- and medium-sized…
Airbus: 381 aircraft orders so far in 2020
Airbus’ 2020 gross orders totaled 381 aircraft by 30th November, with net orders of 297.
UAE & Bahrain first to benefit from Israeli tourism
Arabian Travel Market (ATM), is expecting a huge influx of exhibitors and visitors from Israel and further afield, wanting to take full advantage of Israel’s participation in its first major…
IATA urges states to follow global guidelines on crew testing
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) jointly called on governments to follow the International Civil…
Tokyo Olympics set to refund almost one fifth of all tickets sold
Tokyo Olympic Games were scheduled to take place in the summer of 2020, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced the Games’ organizers to postpone the event.
Heathrow to start charging £5 for airport drop-off
Heathrow has announced it is exploring a proposal to implement a Forecourt Access Charge (FAC) for vehicles in late 2021 to prevent a car led airport recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta Air Lines launches contact tracing for travelers returning to US
Delta Air Lines is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to keep international customers informed of potential COVID-19 exposure through contact tracing.
Routes Americas 2022 to be held in San Antonio
Routes Americas will return to the US in 2022, with San Antonio in Texas selected as the host of the 15th annual route development forum following a competitive bidding process.
Emotional support animals no longer welcome on US planes as service animals
DOT determined that carriers are not required to recognize emotional support animals (ESA’s) as service animals and may treat them as pets.
Abu Dhabi celebrates UAE 49th National Day with an array of activities
DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled plans to celebrate the UAE’s 49th National Day through a calendar of thrilling activities
Croatia completely closes to foreign tourists
Croatian government officials announced that foreign tourists will not be allowed into Croatia starting today, December 1
Seychelles Makes Appearance at Virtual “WOW! Hospitality Trends Summit 2020”
The Seychelles Islands joined African leaders in the Tourism Industry to help pave the path towards recovery at the WOW! Hospitality Trends Summit 2020
Tourism Recovery Means Resilience: Here is How!
Jamaica Tourism Minister, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has an urgent appeal to the world for a tourism resilience fund to achieve tourism recovery.
US DOT new rule leaves consumers vulnerable to unfair airline practices
The DOT’s move to restrict its enforcement and rulemaking efforts is particularly troubling since the federal law that deregulated the industry has been interpreted to preempt state laws…
Transatlantic airlines spearhead Heathrow pre-departure testing study
The results of pre-departure testing trials carried out by four of Heathrow’s transatlantic carriers will be brought together by a study commissioned by the airport to demonstrate the…
COVID-19 Prohibition: Wales bans alcohol in pubs and bars
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford announced new anti-COVID-19 measures that would ban alcohol sales in Wales’ pubs and bars, and require the establishments to close by 6pm.
US finally flips to positive hotel profit as Europe backslides
The country finally reached gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) above $0, but at $5.43, it was still down 95.5% compared to the same time last year.
London Zoo to reopen for holiday season regardless of London’s ‘COVID-19 tier’
Zoological Society of London (ZSL) announced that London Zoo will re-open for the holiday season on December 2.
Emirates re-opens worldwide lounges beginning with Cairo
Emirates is re-opening its lounges around the world beginning with the Emirates lounge in Cairo International Airport.
EASA: Boeing 737 MAX could return to European skies ‘within weeks’
Boeing‘s troubled 737 MAX jet could be cleared within weeks to return to European skies after a nearly two-year grounding
Dusit International opens luxury wellness resort in Suzhou, China
Dusit International has continued its expansion in China with the recent opening of the highly anticipated Dusit Thani Wellness Resort Suzhou, Jiangsu
How Americans can be better travelers in a post-pandemic world
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.
IATA: Steps forward for testing to reopen borders without quarantine
IATA welcomes the publication of the Manual on Testing and Cross Border Risk Management Measures by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Accor expands with new hotels in India and Turkey
Accor, an augmented hospitality group, has added India and Turkey to its Middle East & Africa region.
Hawaiian Airlines starts pre-travel COVID-19 testing in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and Seattle
Hawaiian Airlines today announced it is offering drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 pre-flight tests for its guests traveling to the islands from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and…
Qantas to require mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for international flights
Qantas Airways Chief Executive Officer has announced that the Australian flag carrier is planning to make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for all international travelers boarding their…
Types of Tourism in Egypt
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…
Time to Build Back Better for Animals
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.…
Three Factors Affecting How Chinese Travelers Choose Destination after Pandemic
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…
20 Unpredictable Travel Outcomes So Far in 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…
What is a “Covid-19 Safe Stamp” and why do we need it?
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…
Travel in the Time of “You-Know-What”
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…
May you live in (safer) interesting times
"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…
How to drive active engagement between travel brands and traveling customers in 2020 (and beyond)
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
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…
Travel Cancellation Assurance: When your plans don’t take off
Our hectic lifestyles push us to ‘book everything in advance’ and we inevitably find ourselves succumbing to the pressure. At the back of our heads is always the thought ‘What if I have to…
CMV offers travel agents the chance to get on board in 2020
Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has announced 28 opportunities for the travel trade to visit five of their cruise ships in 2020.
Here’s how Brits can capitalise on the post-Brexit travel market
WeSwap has unveiled that 54% of Brits are most concerned about Brexit’s effect on holidaying in general, and the prospect of things such as EHIC cards no longer being valid.
Travel accommodation market to reach USD 893bn by 2026
Allied Market Research has reported that the global travel accommodation industry garnered USD 632.8 billion in 2018 and is estimated to reach USD 893bn by 2026.
33% more Brits are flying over New Year this year
British travellers are, on the whole, travelling more since last year with a 33% increase in people flying between 30 December 2019 and 7 January 2020
Destination London: The UK’s most popular destinations
The team from InsightsX, the business intelligence tool provided by TravelgateX for the tourism market, has taken a full x-ray of the travel sector in the UK.
‘Helo Travel’ encourages millions of users to visit India
Social media platform Helo has launched a three-month-long travel campaign called Helo Travel to encourage millions of users across nine regional language communities to "Say Helo to India".
The Rough Guide to being a travel company in 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…
A Trip Back Home And A Lesson In Hospitality
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…
Additional Features To Look In A Travel Portal
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
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…
[Infographic] How leisure travellers book online
How many people book flights via OTA compared to hotels? How many business travellers incorporate leisure into their trips? Do travellers actually care about loyal programmes?
[Infographic] How airline distribution works
Ticket distribution and airline management are complex. The interaction between a user and a traditional airline may entail involvement of about four middlemen companies. However, there are…
Filipino startup bares tech updates, celebrates gains
Tripkada, the Philippine curated trip-joining start-up platform, launched its joiner app for iOS, gave stakeholder updates and revealed its expansion plans.
Joining offbeat trips is serious business: Q&A with Tripkada CEO April Cuenca
I recently sat down with Tripkada's April Cuenca to learn more about how both she and the startup she built are disrupting the Philippine travel industry.
NYC start-up keeps customer care real on chat, social and mobile
Bad travel and hospitality services. Scripted customer care messages. Slow assistance. Mix them all together with social media, and you have a potential customer service hot spot for travel…
Packdat start-up! Disrupting the travel market with Felix Lee
Felix Lee Zheng De looks like any other Singaporean engineering student: lanky, bespectacled, wearing jeans and trainers, raring to go anywhere. What sets this twenty-something apart is…
Buddy up on budget adventures with Tripkada
Friendly, generous, caring, adventurous. These make us Filipinos the best chums or ‘barkada’ in virtually everything, particularly when travelling. Now, a local start-up weaponises these…
The new Indian wayfarer: young, digital, globetrotting
India remains a favourite of global travellers for its natural beauty and impressive architecture. So how do we explain the recent trend of Indian vacationers going to faraway continents…
Plan your group adventure with Packdat
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Tourism to boost Sharjah’s economy
Travel and tourism, transport and logistics, healthcare and environment are four key sectors which have been identified to furl economic growth for Sharjah.
This was revealed by a recent…
Teletext looks to affinity for growth
Teletext Holidays is to use new affinity partnerships in its next phase of growth, it has announced.
The company has created a new role of partnerships manager in a bid to boost its…
Passenger increase for Jet Airways
Jet Airways has seen a 16% increase in passengers in its latest full-year results.
The Indian-based carrier saw its profits up £135 million with its load factors at 83% for the last…
Mark Warner moves forward with new resort
Mark Warner Holidays marked a ‘new future’ in its business this week as it showed its new Rhodes resort to press and travel agents.
The independent company, which has been operating for 38…
Couples love their holidays, but 59% argue
Brits are increasingly travelling to celebrate their love although three quarters of couples argue while abroad, new reports have shown.
In a poll of 1,000 British adults, Beachcomber…
Middle East growth for Millennium & Copthorne
Millennium & Copthorne has recently announced it will open six new Copthorne hotels, in the Middle East over the next year.
More than 1,000 guest rooms will be added in the coming 12…
Agents guide to selling Antarctica yacht cruises
Welcome to the Compagnie du Ponant 2012/2013 agents guide to selling Antarctica yacht cruises.
UK winter trading up at TUI
TUI Travel has improved its UK winter trading compared to last year, its latest figures have revealed.
In its first quarter results (ending 31 December 2011) the company’s summer 2012…
ASA brands TripAdvisor claims ‘misleading’
TripAdvisor has been told it cannot claim all of its reviews are written by real travellers, following a ruling by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
ASA concluded that…
Bookings to Paris on the up
Travel companies have seen a rise in trips to Paris booked up in recent sales figures.
Tour operator Superbreak has seen the French capital rise four places to fourth in its top-selling…
Qatar Airways opens Heathrow lounge
Qatar Airways is to open its new premium lounge at Heathrow tomorrow.
The Terminal 4 lounge will be the airline’s first outside of Doha and will be available to first and business…
Amadeus joins Low Season Tourism initiative
Travel technology company Amadeus has joined the European Commisson’s (EC) Low Season Tourism initiative to generate more travel from Europe across the world.
The company has signed a…
Large ships no more dangerous than smaller ones, says panel
A panel of cruise safety experts has rejected claims that a larger ship poses more danger than a smaller one.
Speaking at a press conference in London today, Tom Allan,…
New aviation bill opens potential airline ATOL inclusion
Holidays sold by airlines or arranged as an agent acting on behalf of consumer could be included in the ATOL scheme, a government bill has revealed.
The Civil Aviation Bill has…
Two million to book holidays this week – ABTA
Two million people will be booking a holiday this week to escape the January blues, according to ABTA.
With the week starting with Blue Monday to reflect the ‘most depressing day of…
