USA

Technology

“Keep the customer right in the middle of everything you do” – Sabre marketing director

Simon Jul 20, 2018

Guest Column

US-China tariff tit-for-tat: Who ends up flying during the trade war?

TD Community Jul 19, 2018

VietJet signs for USD12.7 billion of Boeing aircraft

Primera Air includes new US flights from London…

SLH adds four luxury boutique hotels to its portfolio

Christian Jul 17, 2018

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has added four properties to its hand-picked portfolio of luxury boutique hotels, including three newly-opened hotels.

Hospitality

Preferred Hotels VP shares his top picks from the Pride collection

Christian Jul 16, 2018

In support of the LGBT community, Preferred Hotels & Resorts has shared its Top Preferred Pride Picks for the summer.

Tourism

Flexibility required for spontaneity of modern society, says Agoda CEO

Michael Jul 15, 2018

The travel industry needs to show more flexibility as technology changes the way people are travelling, John Brown, Agoda’s CEO, told the Bloomberg ASEAN Business Summit in Bangkok on 12 July. The use of smartphones is now widespread and is altering consumer behavior as much as the profile of…

Tourism

Weapons-grade tourism: US set to lose billions in revenue as Chinese tourist numbers dwindle

Kristin Jul 14, 2018

China claimed that Chinese tourists are “reluctant” to travel to the United States due to the escalating trade tensions and security concerns.

Latest News

United States

Four Seasons and NetJets unite to create “ultimate” luxury itineraries

Alastair Jul 13, 2018

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and NetJets launch three customisable itineraries to Orlando and the Caribbean.

Cruise

MSC’s PortMiami deal a “further testament of our commitment to US”

Alastair Jul 12, 2018

Following news that MSC Cruises was expanding its fleet, with an order for three new Meraviglia class ships back in June, the ambitious cruise line has now announced its partnership with…

Technology

Alibaba and Marriott International introduce facial recognition check-ins in China

Christian Jul 12, 2018

With the vision of redefining the future of travel, Alibaba Group and Marriott International have begun testing out facial recognition technology at two hotels in China.

Hospitality

Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur: Latest addition to the city’s skyline

Christian Jul 11, 2018

A glittering new skyscraper next to the Petronas Towers in the Golden Triangle district, Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur has opened its first property in the Malaysian city.

Global

The top five holiday destinations for British tourists

Alastair Jul 10, 2018

WeSwap has analysed the most popular British holiday destinations throughout the year.

Travel Agents

Trafalgar launches three USA and Canada trips for 2019

Christian Jul 10, 2018

Guided tour operator, Trafalgar, has launched its 2019 USA and Canada programme with three new choices that offer trips to national parks, coastal areas, old towns, and metropolitan cities.