New study tracks Muslim women travel
Mastercard and CrescentRating will release a new report Mastercard-CrescentRating Muslim Women in Travel Report during the Halal in Travel-Asia Summit on 17 October. The report takes an…
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THAI Smile flies to Ahmedabad
THAI Smile will introduce direct flights to from Bangkok to Ahmedabad effective from 29 October. Based in Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, the new service gives the airline seven…
VFS opens Lithuania Visa Application Centre in Mumbai
VFS Global has rolled out Lithuania visa services in Mumbai to cater to travellers visiting the European country. H.E. Julius Pranevicius, ambassador of Lithuania to India and Giedrius…
This software allows travel agencies to manage revenue from back-end incentives
When it comes to the profitability of any travel agency, the efficient monitoring of what money is coming in and what is going out, is a vital part of the business. But the complex terms of…
5 unusual museums in Barcelona
The Plum Guide has put together a list of the 5 quirkiest museums to visit while in Barcelona, olé!
MakeMyTrip inks pact with TripAdvisor
MakeMyTrip has signed an agreement with travel platform major TripAdvisor to offer choices for local experiences at international destinations to outbound Indian tourists. Travellers…
Co-living hotel to open in Singapore
Katrina Group has announced the launch of the first affordable line of co-living hotels in Singapore. Introduced through its hospitality arm, ST Hospitality Group, the Chinatown…
V.R. Costa Brava hosts first travel trade meet in Mumbai
V.R. Costa Brava, a destination management company specialising in the Costa Brava region of Spain hosted their maiden networking event for the travel trade fraternity in Mumbai at Su…
Vietnam Airlines offers in-flight wifi
From this week and for the first time in Vietnam, passengers will be able to connect to the internet via Wi-Fi accessibility on several flights operated by Vietnam Airlines. This is an…
OYO to raise USD 1.5 billion in new round of financing
OYO Hotels and Homes will be raising USD 1.5 billion as part of a latest round of funding which will be utilised for expansion in the US and strengthen its vacation rentals business in…
Messe Berlin to host maiden Travel Tech Asia 2020
Messe Berlin (Singapore) announced that it will be organising the inaugural Travel Tech Asia 2020 in Singapore. The three-day conference will take place from 21-23 October 2020 at the…
“It’s a good thing,” says ABTA CEO Mark Tanzer on Hays Travel buying Thomas Cook shops
As we were heading for drinks at the farewell party of this year's ABTA Travel Convention, I caught up with the organisation's chief executive Mark Tanzer and asked him about Hays Travel…
7 most serene villages in the UK
It is easy for us to get caught in the busy day-to-day hustle and bustle of life, but every once in a while we should find the time to truly switch off and go away to relax. Although that…
Steigenberger Hotels continues to expand in Egypt
Evolution Steigenberger campaign has now come to the ‘city of 100 gates’. The new Steigenberger Resort Achti Luxor is set at the heart of a lush tropical garden right on the eastern bank…
Qatar Airways thinks pink this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Qatar Airways has joined forces with Hamad International Airport (HIA), Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) to show their united support for Breast Cancer Awareness…
UK is largest inbound market for Philadelphia
In 2018, 697,000 overseas visitors came to the Greater Philadelphia region, of which 112,000 are from the UK, according to a new report from the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors…
Aerotel opens inside Heathrow airport
Plaza Premium Group has announced the opening of Aerotel London Heathrow, the first and only hotel inside Heathrow Terminal 3. The hotel is just steps away from the check-in desks and…
Chinese tourists increase by 33% in Cambodia
Cambodia attracted 1.7 million Chinese tourists during the first eight months of 2019, up 33% over the same period last year, according to its Tourism Ministry’s latest report. The…
Philippine Airlines launches ‘Chase The Sun Sale’
Philippine Airlines has launched its ‘Chase The Sun Sale’ with return flights from London Heathrow to Tokyo, Japan. To enjoy the value fares, bookings must be made before 31 October for…
The perfect family getaway at InterContinental Koh Samui
The luxurious InterContinental Koh Samui Resort is celebrating its 2019 Reader’s Choice award for Top Ten Family Resort with a promotion that recognises its appeal to families and…
Banyan Tree Bangkok pioneers in-website air and room booking feature
Banyan Tree Bangkok Hotel has introduced a website page that lets guests browse and book specified air flights and rooms at its downtown Sathorn Road property. The booking service is…
Abad joins Flight Centre Travel Group
Flight Centre Travel Group’s (FCTG) global procurement network has appointed Yon Abad to the role of vice president, corporate supplier relationships and distribution platforms. Based in…
Gamechanger deal: Thomas Cook’s 555 shops to be bought by Hays
All 555 Thomas Cook shops are to be bought by rival Hays Travel in a move that could save up to 2,500 jobs.
Thai Vietjet introduces new priority check-in service
Thai Vietjet has now introduced new special ‘Priority Check-in’ service which allows passengers to conveniently use the Skyboss service counter (Express) at the airport to save check-in…
ABTA CEO Mark Tanzer sheds light on Thomas Cook failure
"The failure of Thomas Cook, in my view, is more of a failure of corporate finance than a failure of travel."
These are the words of ABTA's chief executive Mark Tanzer addressing the…
G Adventures launches animal welfare policy
G Adventures has unveiled its new animal welfare policy. It has been developed in consultation with World Animal Protection, the Jane Goodall Institute, and the World Cetacean Alliance.…
Myanmar expands visa-on-arrival list
Myanmar has added more countries to its visa-on-arrival list to make it easier for tourists to visit the country as it raises its tourism appeal worldwide. Effective from October,…
UNWTO teams up with EBRD for sustainable tourism
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) are joining forces to strengthen sustainable and inclusive tourism as a tool for…
The dragon power: China’s outbound travel expenditure tops USD 127.5 billion
The outbound travel expenditure of Chinese travellers reached USD 127.5 billion in the first half of 2019, more than half of which was spent in Asian destinations, according to the…
Northstar strengthens position in the UK with media acquisition
Northstar Travel Group has acquired Buying Business Travel from Panacea Media based in London to gain a stronger media position in the UK market.
After Thomas Cook failure, ABTA chairman Alistair Rowland urges travel professionals to lend a hand
Thomas Cook, a former member of ABTA and once considered as a travel juggernaut, is one of the most anticipated topics in this year's ABTA Travel Convention happening in Tokyo on 7-9…
Silver travel: Over 55’s bucket list in the UK
The majority of over 55s in the UK have a must-visit list, and most of them think the best time to complete it is right now.
A break from the old routine: 92% of business travellers prefer travelling to the office
Research by CWT, shows that business travellers feel that positives outweigh negatives at work (92%) and at home (82%) when travelling for business.
Travellers from the Americas are the…
Cross Hotels on the road: “We are excited to have penetrated this market for the first time”
Bangkok based firm, Cross Hotels and Resorts, showed its ambitions within the thriving, and ultra-competitive, Chinese travel market this week, when it hosted a series of roadshows in three…
Merlin plans to build the world’s largest Legoland in China
Merlin Entertainments, the second-largest theme park operator in the world, announced that it plans to build Legoland Sichuan in China, the largest Legoland in the world. The company has…
Malaysia Airlines launches bonus side trip programme
Malaysia Airlines has launched its ‘Bonus Side Trip’ programme, which allows passengers to break their long-haul flight to Australia or New Zealand and explore another destination at…
Kerala first state to partner with China Ready programme
In a bid to increase the tourist footfall from China, Kerala has become the first Indian state to partner with the China Ready programme, which has already been conducted in 48…
Hello four legged friend! Airbnb unveils Animal Experiences
Booking platform Airbnb has now unveiled Airbnb Animal Experiences - a brand new category of Airbnb Experiences that allow people to better understand animals through caring, expert…
IT&CMA and CTW Asia Pacific 2019 ends on a high note
IT&CMA and CTW Asia Pacific 2019 concluded on a high with delegates expressing positive experiences across board, as a variety of business, learning and networking objectives were…
Make it rain: Where travellers spend the most when they travel
Whether it’s souvenirs, meals out or attraction tickets, it’s always good to have a little spending money while on holiday - but how much are you willing to spend as a tourist?
Art on the road: Discover the hidden charms of Australia and New Zealand with Avis
As travellers yearn for a more bespoke experience, they tend to stray away from popular tourist spots. To simply put it – the rarer, the better.
Moxy debuts in Polish capital
Moxy Hotels, Marriott International’s experiential hotel brand, has made its arrival into Warsaw, opening the doors to Moxy Warsaw Praga. Built on Poland’s famed former Vodka Factory…
Indian tourist inflow to UAE set to reach 3.3 million
The number of international travellers from India to the UAE is set to grow from 2.6 million this year to 3.3 million in 2023, increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%,…
ANA promotes tourism in Japan’s Shikoku region
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, has recently expanded its multilingual tourism guide site Japan Travel Planner to include information on the Shikoku region as well as…
Emirates A380 touches down in Cairo
Emirates’ A380 made its debut at Cairo International Airport (CAI) as the airline brought its popular aircraft to Egypt for the first time. The landing demonstrated the airport’s…
Themed travel fast-growing trend among Chinese
Research by Mintel finds that three in five urban Chinese respondents (of 3000 surveyed online aged 20-49) say they are motivated to try themed travel because it would make a suitable…
Thomas Cook India’s recent acquisition enters high-end Caribbean market
Digiphoto Entertainment Imaging (DEI), a recent addition to Thomas Cook India’s Group portfolio has augmented its presence in the international market by venturing into The Bahamas. The…
UK tourism industry encouraged to be more dementia-friendly
VisitEngland and VisitScotland have launched a new guide to help tourism businesses become more dementia-friendly, to help improve sufferers quality of life and place themselves in a…
Destination Europe: The most aspirational for South-East Asian travellers
The scenic beauty, natural landscapes, diversity of cultural attractions and the good weather are just some of the reasons why Europe remains the most aspirational holiday spot among…
Golfasian and Go Golfing tee it off
Golfasian, Asia’s golf tour operator, has established a historic partnership with Go Golfing from Australia. For the first time in its 22-year history, Golfasian will be offering fully…
ABTA: ‘Tourism can support the preservation of natural environments and cultural heritage’
Tourism can be a force for good, offering a vital source of income and employment for communities in destinations, and helping to improve welfare and health and safety standards. It is…
TripAdvisor takes steps to free the whales
TripAdvisor will no longer sell tickets for attractions that continue to contribute to the captivity of future generations of cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises), according to a…
CoStar Group to acquire STR
CoStar Group, a provider of commercial real estate information and analytics, has entered into an agreement to acquire STR, a leader in data benchmarking, analytics and marketplace…
ASTA launches member toolkit for ID deadline
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) is reminding travel advisors that starting 1 October 2020, travellers who elect to use a state-issued driver's license at airport…
Donning new look: Traditional Steigenberger hotel receives facelift
Steigenberger Wiltcher’s in Brussels has taken on a fresh lustre following the completion of works to create a new events area. The renovated facilities will be available once more to…
Travel 2 cruises towards growth
Tour operator Travel 2 has seen an increase of 12% in the number of agents selling cruise year on year. In the last five months alone, there has been in excess of over 100 new agents…
RIU Hotels launches first water park in Jamaica
RIU Hotels & Resorts has presented the completely renovated Hotel Riu Ocho Rios, a resort in Jamaica located on the beautiful beach of Mammee Bay that first opened in 2005. The work…
‘Fly me to Thailand’ unveiled for short-haul markets
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Bangkok Airways have launched a new ‘Fly me to Thailand’ promotion, offering privileges, gift cards, discounts and many more special deals for…
A ‘journey deeper’ for agents at ILTM North America 2019
The world’s most high-end travel suppliers and experiences from 60 countries gathered in Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, Mexico at the 8th edition of International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM)…
Battle of the best: 2019 Mekong innovative start-ups in tourism finalists announced
The Mekong Tourism Coordinating Office has announced that 10 innovative start-ups from across the Mekong Region will compete in the Mekong Innovative Start-ups in Tourism (MIST)…
Fiesta in the sky: Myanmar balloon season starts
The newly announced UNESCO World Heritage town of Bagan is betting big on the upcoming ballooning season. This was revealed by Myanmar Tourism Marketing. This year, the town’s famous…
EbixCash buys corporate travel business of Cox & Kings
EbixCash has acquired the corporate travel business from Cox & Kings for an undisclosed amount. This is its second acquisition in recent months, after its purchase of Yatra.com.…
The show must go on: ABTA Travel Convention pushes through amid Brexit, Thomas Cook collapse
ABTA confirmed to TD that the organisation’s annual Travel Convention will go as planned next week despite the pressing issues back home.
Time Hotels expands wellness offerings across UAE
UAE-based hospitality firm Time Hotels has launched a new health and wellness initiative - ‘Healthy You, Healthy World’ – across all of its properties, in line with its Tomorrow’s World…
WTM London revamps Buyers’ Club programme
For the 40th anniversary of World Travel Mart (WTM) London, the Buyers’ Club programme is being revamped to create a new and exclusive experience for buyers, exhibitors and visitors. The…
China to make 800 million domestic trips on national holiday
Chinese tourists will make nearly 800 million domestic trips and another 7.5 million overseas trips during the upcoming week-long National Day holiday, according to a report by Ctrip.…
The Extraordinary Story: Isle of Man rolls out second phase of campaign
Visit Isle of Man has launched the second iteration in its three-year tourism campaign aimed at encouraging people to experience the full breadth of the Island’s offering.
The ‘Isle…
St. Petersburg offers free e-visa to Indians
St. Petersburg will welcome Indian tourists through free e-visa from today. Indian visitors can now avail single-entry tourist, business and humanitarian visa from the comfort of their…
Gen Z is the least cost-sensitive travellers
If given an extra USD 100 to spend on vacation, generation Z travellers say they would spend that money on an experience, versus a nicer hotel or more leg room on a flight. They believe…
Avian: How a startup is making life better for travel agents all around the world
Challenged with the self-appointed task of revolutionising the way commission and incentives are managed by airlines and travel agents (TAs); Avian is a startup on a mission to drag the…
Championing tourism: TAT honours travel experts
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) presented 94 Thailand Tourism Awards that recognise the Thai travel industry’s best and brightest for their excellence in delivering remarkable…
Global travel bookings rise
International travel departures increased by 4.9% during the first eight months of 2019, according to ForwardKeys. The travel analytics company’s report on air travel bookings said for…
IATA launches gender diversity campaign
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the 25by2025Campaign—an airline industry initiative to advance gender diversity in the airline industry by 2025. The 25by2025…
Connect: BCD Travel launches digital engagement platform
Global travel management company BCD Travel has introduced Connect, a digital engagement platform exclusively for its customers, as a continued investment in digital engagement services.…
Kids eat free at Swissôtel this October
Swissôtel has unveiled a new programme to fill up hungry tummies and put smiles on the faces of children. Throughout October, the ‘Kids For Kids’ campaign at the hotel’s properties will…
Buddycations: India’s new holiday mantra
A recent study commissioned by the private non-life insurer ICICI Lombard has revealed that Indians take vacations with their buddies.
The survey suggests that school or college…
Enter the bizarre world of Lambana where Filipino folklore is front and centre
There’s a new attraction in Manila. Think of horror house, escape room, and stage play combined. If you love “Choose Your Own Adventure” books or Dungeons and Dragons as a kid, you will flip…
National Express witnesses increase in night travel
The appetite for a 24-hour society is being reflected in the changing habits of UK travellers according to recent figures from the country's largest coach operator. National Express has…
Wego reveals cheapest days to book flights
Wego, online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), released its study which covered the cost of over one million bookings in the first half of 2019 to identify…
FCM partners with Grab for ground transportation
FCM Travel Solutions, a global travel management company (TMC), has made it easier for clients to take advantage of Southeast-Asia’s most popular ride-sharing service Grab, with a new…
G Adventures boosts support to agents
G Adventures has appointed Tom Bell as director of sales for the UK and Ireland. Bell will join G Adventures on 21 October 2019, to drive the adventure travel company’s trade sales and…
Eurowings increases flights from Düsseldorf and Hamburg
Eurowings is adding two new flights to its existing direct services from Düsseldorf to Barcelona and will thus be operating the route daily from 1 June 2020 and a total of 18 non-stop…
Top destinations for Chinese travellers during National Day holiday revealed
Bedbank company Hotelbeds has provided an update on the top international destinations for Chinese travellers during the seven-day Chinese National Day holiday period starting on 1…
German disruptor brand Ruby Hotels to open second London property in Clerkenwell
Ruby Hotels, the Munich-based hotel brand and pioneer of the ‘Lean Luxury’ philosophy, has announced plans for a second UK property, in London’s Clerkenwell, to open in the first quarter…
Travellanda bets big on China and LATAM
Travellanda, the wholesale travel company in the UK, has appointed two new sales and business development managers to help it expand into the Chinese and Latin American (LATAM) markets.…
IHG signs Holiday Inn Express in Wroclaw, Poland
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) continues to expand their footprint across Poland with their recent signing of Holiday Inn Express Wroclaw. The announcement came at IHG’s Poland…
USD 0 deposits for Thomas Cook customers
For Thomas Cook customers waiting for their holiday refund, Flight Centre, UK’s independent travel agent, is here to help. Customers can rebook their well-earned holiday now with USD 0…
73% of US travellers want innovation
When considering whether to buy travel products, services or experiences, 73% of leisure travellers care a lot or somewhat about whether those offerings are innovative, according to a…
China Eastern unveils 5G travel system at Beijing airport
China Eastern Airlines, China Unicom Beijing and Huawei have joined forces to launch a 5G smart travel service system at the new Beijing Daxing International Airport. 5G enabled…
Virgin Atlantic unveils Star Wars: Galaxy Edge-themed Boeing aircraft
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled a new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge plane wrap on one of its Boeing 747 aircraft, which took to the skies on 25 September. The themed plane will now transport…
Marriott to triple hotels in the Philippines
Marriott International expects to more than triple its hotel portfolio in the Philippines in the next five years. It will also debut five new brands including Ritz-Carlton, Element and…
VLeisure unveils new credit service, empowers agents
VLeisure, the one-stop B2B travel marketplace connecting travel agents with inventory in over 147 countries, has announced a new credit service that will empower travel buyers.
Using…
UKHospitality slams call for 2.5% Scottish tourist tax
UKHospitality has warned against the Association of Accounting Technician’s (AAT) call for the introduction of a 2.5% tourist tax in Scotland.
Willie Macleod, executive director for…
Lufthansa and CTM NDC partnership is “key to remaining at the forefront of innovation”
Lufthansa Group, along with business travel firm Corporate Travel Management (CTM), has announced that they will be partnering up to roll out and expand their NDC capabilities. The aim is…
Best Western arrives in Japan’s cultural heart
Best Western Hotels & Resorts will soon make its debut in Kyoto, Japan’s imperial capital and cultural heart, following the signing of an exquisite new hotel that will also mark the…
Airbnb announces latest community-led destination marketing efforts in Buriram
Ahead of World Tourism Day this week, Airbnb reaffirmed its commitment to continue promoting Thailand’s emerging destinations on the global stage, with its latest community-led…
MICE on Maldives radar
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has revealed its efforts to enter MICE, cultural and sports tourism.
“We have seen temporary efforts in marketing Maldives…
Europe’s first LXR Hotels property opens in London
The Biltmore Mayfair has opened its doors as Europe’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts property - Hilton’s collection of luxury hotels. The brand made its world debut in Dubai last year,…
Halloween horror nights now open at Universal Orlando
Halloween Horror Nights has opened at Universal Orlando Resort, delivering one of the best Halloween experiences with original nightmares and most terrifying names in horror.
Guests…
Vietnam Airlines and Sun Group ink pact
Vietnam Airlines and Sun Group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop and provide even more inspiring product and service offerings to their customers. The cooperation…
Golfasian expands golf holidays to Sri Lanka
Golfers can now indulge in a golf holiday to Sri Lanka with Asia's largest golf tour operator, Golfasian. As part of an ongoing expansion and increasing requests from return customers,…
American Express GBT appoints new CEO
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) announced that Paul Abbott will assume the role of chief executive officer, effective 1 October. Abbott replaces Doug Anderson who is…
Pullman launches all-inclusive resort in the Maldives
Set amidst 18 hectares of lush tropical flora and fauna on the Gafu Alifu Atoll, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort will open its doors today. The all-inclusive resort boasts 122 decadent…
From cleanliness to cocktails: The best beaches around the world
With the October half-term looming and many of us looking for some last-minute sunshine, where should you be looking to go?
Unexpected journeys with SIA and STB
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) will take Singapore to the world stage with the launch of a light-hearted film series, titled ‘Unexpected Journeys’. The series…
It’s time to use AI to plan your travel
51% of US travellers have said that once they have decided to go on a trip, they spend less than one week conducting research. With such a short period of time to make an impact, travel…
Thomas Cook bankruptcy leaves thousands jobless
Thomas Cook employees were in tears on the dawn of 23 September when they received the news that the UK’s oldest airline and holiday package provider with 178 years of history went under.…
Extra costs: 7 most expensive cities to visit for Brits
Aside from flights, accommodations, and tours, travellers often overlooked miscellaneous costs like visas, vaccinations and travel insurance.
Singapore to demolish iconic Sentosa Merlion
The tallest Merlion statue in Singapore will make way for a themed linkway between the north and south shores of Sentosa, as part of plans to give the resort island and its adjacent…
Visit Finland launches sustainable travel programme
Visit Finland has launched a new Sustainable Travel Finland programme for companies and regions across the country. The new initiative will provide companies and destinations with a…
Business travel costs to rise in 2020
Global hotel rates will increase by 1% to 3% and airfares by 1% to 2% in 2020, according to leading business travel management company BCD Travel’s newly released 2020 Industry Forecast.…
Wyndham Hotels offers signature super vacation sale
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced their signature super vacation sale offering guests up to 40% off the hotel’s best available rate at participating Wyndham hotels across…
PATA, ADB and Plug and Play unveil Travel Lab Asia
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), in partnership with Asian Development Bank (ADB) Ventures and Plug and Play, have announced the launch of Travel Lab Asia (TLA), Asia’s only…
Decision to lower GST on hotels brings relief to tourism sector
After announcing major tax sops for Indian industry in the afternoon, the decision of the Goods and services tax (GST) Council to reduce GST burden on various sectors of the economy has…
Thomas Cook goes bankrupt, but why?
Thomas Cook Group, one of the oldest travel firms and once considered as a pillar in the industry, has entered compulsory liquidation effective immediately. All of its flights and tours were…
Employment and dementia are no longer oil and water
With 47 million people living with dementia, there is no denying that is currently one of the major health crises we are facing. Unfortunately, there is no treatment that will prevent, slow…
The Lounge, Burj Khalifa makes new Guinness World Record
The Lounge, Burj Khalifa has officially been verified by Guinness World Records (GWR) as the ‘highest lounge in a building’ anywhere in the world. At a height of 585.36 metres, The…
Hahn Air birthday competition: One lucky agent wins a flight to anywhere in the world
Hahn Air has announced an exclusive competition for travel agents worldwide. All participants who solve a hidden object game have the chance to win a ticket worth EUR 5,000 (USD 5515.55)…
UNIGLOBE Travel expands service to Moscow
UNIGLOBE Travel has expanded its network to Russia with the addition of global partner UNIGLOBE Talarii Travel. Based in Moscow, UNIGLOBE Talarii Travel is a fully licensed agency and…
Sooty and friends light up Golden Mile at Blackpool
Britain’s best-loved bear has been given the ultimate accolade – pride of place on Blackpool’s famous Golden Mile. Giant models of Sooty and his friends, Sweep and Soo, form a brand-new…
Singapore Tourism Board gets two area directors in India
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have announced the appointment of two new area directors in India and South Asia. They will oversee the board’s destination promotion and marketing…
Beijing’s Universal theme park to open in 2021
The Universal Beijing Resort has announced the park will open in 2021, bringing China another major international theme park. The park will be the largest Universal theme park in the…
Buriram, Thailand: MotoGP’s newest location
Moto GP, the world’s most celebrated motorcycle racing championships, is returning to Thailand this October following last year’s successful launch of PTT Thailand Grand Prix. The…
AirAsia unveils exclusive Kuala Lumpur-Da Lat route
AirAsia has announced the launch of an exclusive route to Da Lat from Kuala Lumpur, further expanding its footprint in Vietnam. The four times weekly service to Da Lat, capital of Lam…
Love a staycation? Airbnb reveals strong trend amongst UAE residents
More and more UAE nationals and residents prefer staycations, even during the hottest months. Crunching three-months’ worth of numbers from 22 May-22 August (a key booking period for…
Mandarin Oriental announces luxury hotel in Nanjing
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a luxury hotel in Nanjing, the capital of Jiangsu Province in China, scheduled to open in 2022. Mandarin Oriental, Nanjing…
Take the plunge: Destination ideas for holidaymakers in October
ABTA - the Travel Association is encouraging customers looking for a good value break offering warm weather without the crowds to book an overseas October break. The weather in many of our…
Historic German building opens as Fraser Suites
Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, has announced the opening of its 154-unit Fraser Suites Hamburg. Formerly the Oberfinanzdirektion, a tax authority building in…
Eurail boosts lean season travel
In order to attract Indian travellers in Europe in the off season, Eurail is offering 10% discount on all Eurail Global Passes.
Yi Ding, market manager of Asia at Eurail said “We have…
Malta, Belgrade and Florence now on Eurowings platter
Eurowings has added new destinations from Stuttgart to its summer flight schedule 2020. Starting from 1 June 2020, the airline will fly twice a week, on Fridays and Mondays, to the…
YTL to debut new Marriott brand in Malaysia
YTL Hotels and Marriott International have announced the signing of a master development agreement to bring the AC Hotels by Marriott brand to Malaysia for the first time. The AC Hotels…
Put your Hahns together and say yeah: “20 years of passion and dedication”
The ticketing expert and distribution specialist, Hahn Air, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year.
Travel Daily sat down with Hahn Air’s vice president of sales & agency…
Geneva: A city with many faces
Geneva is a Swiss city that is often underrated. Unbeknown to many, Geneva caters to all types of experiences whether it is a thrill-filled adventure or a relaxed city break.
West Midlands unveils USD 1.25 billion tourism strategy
A regional tourism strategy to grow the West Midlands’ visitor economy by more than GBP 1 billion (USD 1.25 billion) has been launched today. It also aims to create a further 19,000 jobs…
Hotel booking wars? No-Commission Bidroom announces arrival in Asia Pacific
Bidroom, a no-commission membership-based hotel platform, is looking to expand its portfolio within the Asia Pacific region. Launched in 2014 in the Netherlands, Bidroom currently offers…
Sustainability in rural accommodation wins accolade
Anurak Community Lodge in southern Thailand has won the global 2019 SKAL Sustainable Tourism Award in the rural accommodation category. The award was presented during the opening…
Parkvia stays on track with Italo for third year
European-based online parking reservation leader ParkVia has renewed its contract with Italian high-speed rail network, Italo, for a third consecutive year following consistent booking…
First-ever Business Travel MICE procurement event strengthens ITB China’s positioning
The recently organised Business Travel MICE Procurement Conference 2019 - Shanghai Station, jointly hosted by China BT MICE and ITB China, attracted 300 senior industry attendees from…
More Chinese opt for travel during family reunion festival
An ever-increasing number of Chinese celebrated the mid-autumn festival, a traditional holiday for family get-together by travelling. This was revealed by data from online travel agency…
Thomas Cook announces partnership with G Adventures and G Touring
Thomas Cook has appointed G Adventures and G Touring as its new Thomas Cook Tours partner. With more than 90 years of combined experience in the touring sector, G Adventures and G…
Jumeirah Vittaveli launches floating villa
No longer confined to land-based or stationary accommodation options, you can now live your Robinson Crusoe fantasy and explore the hidden treasures of the Maldives with a luxury twist…
Adrenaline rush: New roller coasters amplify thrills at Seaworld and Busch Gardens
SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay have revealed details regarding new attractions coming to the parks in 2020. This marks the first time in four years that both parks have…
Survey Result: Young Chinese Travelers Journey
China outbound is a very fragmented market but young Chinese travelers is always a very important segment for overseas tourism operators. It is because in general, this is the segment that…
Manage MICE with ease: 5 Reasons why you should enrol in Meliá PRO
Five years ago, Meliá Hotels International debuted its B2B and MICE channel that provides travel industry professionals with the company’s best available rates guaranteed. Using the program,…
Cygnett goes to Jodhpur
Cygnett Hotels has launched Cygnett Style Mantra in Jodhpur, the second-largest city in Rajasthan also known as the ‘Gateway to Thar’ and is famous for the mighty Mehrangarh Fort and…
Air India announces direct Delhi-Seoul flight
Air India has announced its new direct route of Delhi – Seoul, starting from 19 September. The national carrier will operate direct flights four days a week on the two route using the…
Accor embarks on bold dual venture with Victorian ‘Brady’ family
Accor, together with prominent Victorian ‘Brady’ family of Amber Property Group, has made a major dual hotel announcement. Entering the hotel scene for the first time, the Brady family…
Trafalgar adds Colombia to 2020 Latin American trips
Trafalgar has announced a new ‘Colombia Rediscovered’ trip with the latest release of its 2020 Latin America trips, now featuring 13 itineraries across eight countries. The Colombia…
Marriott Bonvoy Events platform unveiled
Marriott International has announced the launch a new Marriott Bonvoy Events platform. This new site is a comprehensive tool for meeting and event planners, building upon former Marriott…
STB unveils global INSPIRE to enrich MICE experience
Singapore Tourism Board has unveiled In Singapore Incentives & Rewards (INSPIRE), an incentive programme to attract potential visitors from the global Meetings, Incentives,…
Radisson Blu debuts in Hangzhou
Radisson Blu has expanded its portfolio in China with the opening of its first hotel in Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang Province. Radisson Blu Hangzhou Xintiandi is located in the…
Bangkok Airways teams up with Shopee
Bangkok Airways has partnered with Shopee, an e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan. The tie up is part of a promotion called ‘2019 Shopee 9.9 Super Shopping Day’ and creates…
Oman Air unveils transformation plan
Oman Air has unveiled its transformation plan, which calls on the airline’s workers across all levels to deliver operational improvements and work with an empowered focus to deliver…
Ajman Tourism to reward top booking agent every month
Ajman has launched a new partnership with My Booking Rewards to reward the top booking agent in the UK with GBP 100 (USD 123.64) every month.
Ajman Rewards is open to all agents and…
Voyager Club unveils membership for regular jet setters
Voyager Club has announced the launch of The Jet-Set Voyager – an exclusive membership that offers unlimited travel services and access to some of the world’s most exclusive off the…
Luxury calling: The Oberoi, Marrakech to open in December
The Oberoi Group has announced The Oberoi, Marrakech will open on 1 December, 2019. Located in twenty-eight acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, fragrant citrus orchards and olive…
Aman Nai Lert to open in Bangkok
Hotel and resort brand Aman has signed a long-term partnership with Nai Lert Group to manage a hotel and branded residences offered under a long-term leasehold ownership in Bangkok. This…
Airbus deepens China commitment with AVIC deal
Airbus has reaffirmed its commitment to a long-term strategic partnership with China’s aviation industry. As part of the move, the company has signed a new agreement with Aviation…
Unplugged: W Hotels and Mixcloud present Future Rising Asia
W Hotels Worldwide, the lux rebel of Marriott International, has announced it has once again joined forces with Mixcloud, the world’s leading long form music streaming platform that is…
Hotelbeds’ MarketHub events go annual
Hotelbeds has today confirmed its plans to expand its successful MarketHub formula.
From 2020 the MarketHub events – typically attended by up to 600 participants from leading tour…
Marriott’s Na Lotus Hotel opens in China
Marriott has opened a new hotel under its Luxury Collection brand, in the capital of Guangxi Province, Nanning. The new opening marks the brand’s eighth property in China.
Na Lotus…
Contiki unveils new conscious experiences for 2020 trips
Contiki Holidays has launched four brand new conscious travel experiences for Europe 2020 as part of a new commitment by the travel provider to have conscious travel experiences on every…
Avis makes inroads into Myanmar
Car rental brand Avis, has announced its latest expansion into Myanmar to support both business and leisure travellers. The new Avis Myanmar head office is located at Inya Lake Hotel,…
TUI’s flagship hotel brand expands in Asia
With the TUI Blue Nam Hoi An hotel, TUI Group’s flagship hotel brand will make its debut in Vietnam in March 2020. By expanding in Asia, TUI Group drives the growth roadmap for TUI Blue…
Eurowings adds Gdansk and Sofia to new offerings
Eurowings route network has added two new destinations for the winter timetable 2019/2020. With the Polish city Gdansk as well as Sofia in Bulgaria, the airline is further expanding its…
eRevMax partners with Greek booking engine expert BookOnlineNow
eRevMax has completed a two-way integration with Greece-based internet booking engine BookOnlineNow. Hotels using eRevMax connectivity solutions can leverage this interface to make…
G Adventures adds 12 tours to Jane Goodall Collection
For the first time since it launched in 2016, G Adventures is updating its exclusive Dr. Jane Goodall-endorsed collection of wildlife-focused tours for 2020 with adventures in Indonesia,…
Qatar Airways to operate to Luanda, Angola
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of its new service to Luanda, Angola, starting from 29 March 2020. The service, which operates up to five-times weekly to the capital and largest…
Old City of Jerusalem now more accessible
The Old City of Jerusalem has become more accessible for both wheelchair users and the visually impaired, thanks to improved infrastructure and audio apps to help residents and visitors…
Sound on: Aloft brings music makers back to their roots with first-ever homecoming tour
Some of the hottest names in music will be returning to their hometowns for free live music performances for fans as part of the Live at Aloft Hotels Homecoming Tour. Aloft Hotels,…
World’s largest underwater park opens in Bahrain
Aiming to boost tourism further, Dive Bahrain, the world’s largest underwater theme park, has officially opened. The new theme park was inaugurated by Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, the…
From filthy bedsheets to hairy plugholes, Brits reveal their hotel horrors
Filthy bedsheets, hairy plugholes and unidentifiable room smells are some of the top factors likely to cause Brits to walk out of their hotel and never return. This was revealed by a…
SOTC to drive Singapore travel from India
SOTC and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) have collaborated to bring the magic of Singapore to the malls of India. Launching a unique series of 3-D art installations in three cities –…
Lip-smacking foodie trail unveiled at Las Vegas Arts District
Following the success of its innovative gourmet culinary walking tours through Las Vegas’ revitalised downtown and along its desirable strip, Lip Smacking Foodie Tours has introduced a…
Berlin sees highest rise in hotel prices this September
Most of the European capitals witnessed an increase in the hotel prices in September 2019, with Berlin recording the sharpest increase of 42% compared to last month. This was revealed by…
Mandarin Oriental, Geneva unveils royal penthouse suite
Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has launched its newest signature suite for guests seeking the ultimate in sumptuous comfort and spectacular views. Providing 325 square metres of contemporary…
Vietnam Airlines gets foreign air carrier permit from US
Vietnam Airlines has been awarded a prerequisite Foreign Air Carrier Permit by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) to operate air transportation of persons, property and mail…
Shandong Airlines-Sabre deal to drive intelligent retailing in China and across Asia
Sabre Corporation announced that China-based carrier Shandong Airlines is the latest to select several intelligent retailing solutions from the Sabre Commercial Platform. Under this…
On the green track: ADB and PATA partner with Plug and Play
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), a non-profit membership association for acting as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel…
The Enchanted Forest enhances accessibility for visitors
The Enchanted Forest, Scotland’s premier sound and light show, has joined forces with Blair Athol Distillery to make the award-winning event as accessible as possible for visitors. For…
Yas Expert training programme unveiled
Experience Hub, the trade and promotion arm of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, has launched ‘Yas Expert’, a new destination training and certification programme for travel agents.
In the first…
AGORA Place Namba opens in Central Osaka
Japanese hospitality company AGORA Hospitality Group has added another four-star offering to its diverse portfolio -- AGORA Place Namba, Osaka. Strategically located in the heart of the…
Sail on: Scuba divers take the plunge from luxury yachts
Burma Boating is set to launch monthly cruises around the Mergui Archipelago, combining two of the most sought-after activities in these pristine waters – yachting and scuba diving.…
The big league: Stellar line up of industry giants will headline ITB Asia 2019 keynote sessions
ITB Asia is set to deliver a series of keynote presentations over the event’s 16-18 October dates, in line with 2019’s conference theme, ‘Bold Thoughts, Bold Moves.’ The keynote sessions…
WebBeds’ Indonesian campaign to boost Macao travel
WebBeds, B2B accommodation provider, has penned a major new agreement to promote Macao to the travel trade in Indonesia, as part of the Macao Government Tourism Office’s (MGTO) efforts…
India ranks 34th in travel competitiveness index
India is ranked 34th among 140 countries in the global ranking for travel and tourism competitiveness index. While India has moved up six places from the previous ranking by World…
PATA bets big on video communication
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has strengthened its partnership with Binumi, a video content platform to develop more robust video communications.
“PATA has bolstered its…
UNIGLOBE expands in Europe with Bulgaria offering
UNIGLOBE Corporate Travel Bulgaria is the newest member of the UNIGLOBE Travel Global Partner network in Europe. Based in Sofia, it is a fast-growing travel management company focusing…
ABTA to address credit card fraud measures
The Payment Services Directive will be the hot topic of discussion at Association of British Travel Agents’ (ABTA) latest programme of regional business meetings, taking place between…
VisitEngland urges young Brits to holiday at home
VisitEngland has launched the next phase of its campaign to get more young Brits to take a short break at home with a series of new short films and images.
The new content targets…
End of an era: American Airlines retires MD-80
American Airlines retired its final McDonnel Douglas MD-80 aircraft on 4 September, ending a 36-year run operating a plane affectionately called the Super 80. American’s final scheduled…
“Minimising the current disadvantages seen within the market”: Flight Centre steps into B2B
Monster of the travel agency industry Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), has decided to take on B2B accommodation providers, such as Hotelbeds and Bedbank, with the creation of its new…
JNTO bets big on India, hosts two-city roadshows
To boost their outreach in India, Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) conducted its annual ‘Visit Japan Roadshow 2019’ in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Aiming at strengthening the…
Radisson rolls out global responsible business training programme
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the introduction of its new global ‘Responsible Business’ training programme called Living and Leading Responsible Business. Set to be rolled out…
1,100 runners conquer Budapest Airport’s runway run
Over 1,100 runners raced down Budapest Airport’s runway 13R-31L to take part in the annual Budapest Runway Run. Now in its seventh year – a permanent fixture in many diaries – airlines,…
Luxair signs a partnership with Hotelbeds
Bedbank Hotelbeds has announced a partnership with Luxair Luxembourg Airlines, the flag carrier of Luxembourg that carries almost two million passengers every year.
As part of the…
Raffles Hotel Singapore reinvigorates literary heritage
Raffles Hotel Singapore has announced its plans to continue its legendary literary tradition that began as far back as 1887, when renowned writers and novelists such as the likes of…
West Midlands sees record 131 million visitors in 2018
The West Midlands attracted a record 131 million visitors last year, with sporting spectacles, small screen smash-hits and cultural carnivals all playing a part in the region’s pulling…
Road to recovery: Cinnamon Hotels to host Future of Tourism Summit in Sri Lanka
Recognising the need to uplift Sri Lanka’s travel industry in the wake of 4/20 incident, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is set to host the third edition of the ‘Future of Tourism Summit’…
Accor and Hainan Airlines unveil partnership to enrich members’ travel experiences
Accor and Hainan Airlines have announced a new partnership for members of their respective loyalty programmes, Le Club AccorHotels (LCAH) and Fortune Wings Club, with a range of benefits…
