The Bahamas is getting back to business as airports are open in Nassau, Grand Bahama Island and on nearly all Out Islands; international flights resume, including service to some Florida airports; and ports have reopened allowing cruise ships to begin to return. Parts of the southern islands were more heavily impacted with damage ranging from […]
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Caribbean Airlines will launch a new flight from Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados to San Juan, Puerto Rico, starting on July 14, 2024. Caribbean Airlines is based in Trinidad and offers regional flights via Barbados.Garvin Medera, CEO of Caribbean Airlines, commented on the new route, stating, "We are excited to expand our passenger and cargo services to San Juan, Puerto Rico, as part of our ongoing effort to better connect the Caribbean. This move is crucial to our growth strategy and represents...
A major at the San Diego, at the location of Ruby's Restaurant, is destroying this famous tourism landmark.
Kahului Airport will introduce CLEAR, a travel services provider, which will offer its optional identification verification services.
Hong Kong Airlines resumed its non-stop flight to the Island of Saipan today, making it the only local airline currently offering direct flights to this US territory south of Guam . To mark the occasion, celebratory ceremonies were held at both Hong Kong and Saipan airports. The inaugural flight, operated by an A330 aircraft, carried 292 passengers and crew. The airline will continue to explore new destinations to provide a more diverse range of travel options and support Hong Kong's position...
CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker stated that the combination of TSA PreCheck with enrollment by CLEAR offers a quick and effective airport experience, emphasizing that this partnership will greatly benefit US travelers by providing them with additional enrollment locations, extended hours of operation, and various other advantages.
Today, Travelport, a worldwide technology company that facilitates travel bookings for numerous travel suppliers, has announced its renewal of the content agreement with flynas, the dominant low-cost airline in the Middle East. Travelport has secured a long-term agreement, ensuring that Travelport's agency clients will maintain uninterrupted access to Flynas's diverse assortment of products and ancillary services via the Travelport+ platform. With Flynas's ongoing expansion in the Middle East...
Carnival Corporation & plc has successfully concluded the fleetwide integration of LR OneOcean's EnviroManager+ software. This implementation represents the most thorough and data-intensive utilization of the LR OneOcean platform to date, establishing a new standard for maritime journey and environmental planning. The software is expected to improve passage planning efficiency and facilitate compliance with a wide range of environmental regulations at international, regional, national, and...
The 2024 edition of WTM Latin America concluded with the announcement of an increase in all metrics, from visitor entries to exhibition area. A total of 29,247 participants attended the show, an increase of 8.1% over the 27,044 attendees in 2023. The number of confirmed meetings through the ConnectMe platform increased by 8.5% – from 6,358 in 2023 to 6,903 in 2024. Throughout the corridors, exhibitors celebrated connections and contracts signed during the event. The three theatres hosted 54...
PlaneSmart manages every aspect of aircraft operations. The company backs the purchase through its own resources and coordinates all crew hiring and training, routine maintenance, and unscheduled repairs.
Queen Anne, the 249th vessel in the Cunard fleet and the third constructed by Fincantieri.
OYO has recently revealed a new partnership with Stripe aimed at enhancing the payment process for both customers and hotel owners in the US. This collaboration will offer hotel owners a convenient and flexible solution for in-person payments through Stripe Terminal at their establishments. OYO has also introduced a virtual front desk solution for its partner hotels in the United States. This self-check-in technology is seamlessly integrated with smart lock systems, enabling guests to access...
Lanikai has been described as the most beautiful beach on O’ahu. It’s only forty-five minutes from Honolulu and is ideal for snorkeling, swimming, and kayaking. Kris says, ‘It’s so beautiful that superstar Rihanna often comes here on vacation, staying at the Paul Mitchell Estate.’ Hanauma Bay was shaped by volcanic forces millions of years ago, but it’s now a peaceful marine sanctuary. If you arrive between December and April, you may catch a glimpse of humpback whales in the bay, a center for...
Technology provider Sabre Hospitality, a division of Sabre Corporation technology, announced a multi-year renewal with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. This follows the hotel franchisor’s successful adoption of SynXis Property Hub, Sabre Hospitality’s property management system (PMS). With seamless integration to SynXis Central Reservation System as a single source of truth, SynXis Property Hub increases operational efficiency by reducing the time to execute routine tasks. It allows hoteliers to...
With a range of signature dishes including fish & chips accompanied by curry sauce, shepherd's pie prepared using braised shoulder of lamb, creamed potatoes, and lamb cutlets, as well as treacle sponge, patrons can indulge in an authentic British gastronomic adventure. Meticulously selected by Executive Chef Nigel Mendham and his skilled team, the fresh menu exclusively features premium seasonal ingredients procured solely from local British suppliers. This commitment by the hotel ensures an...
Emirates is taking a serious approach to supporting the reduction of fossil fuels in the commercial aviation industry. The airline is investing $200 million in this project. The University of Cambridge’s Whittle Laboratory and the Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) co-le the AIA initiative. It is an international group of multidisciplinary experts developing evidence-based systems, modeling capability, visualizations, and specialized tools to support policymakers, the aviation...
Air Astana is the national carrier for Kazakhstan.
Commonwealth Hotels made an announcement today regarding the appointment of Latrina Wright as the general manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott Kenwood. With more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Ms. Wright is well-equipped to take on her new position after serving as the general manager of the Residence Inn & Suites in Mason, Ohio. Ms. Wright, a seasoned leader in operations and sales, is tasked with supervising and carrying out the hotel and property operations...
Starting on May 17, 2024, WestJet passengers will be able to reach six more cities in four Asian countries from Incheon International Airport (ICN) thanks to the extension of WestJet’s codeshare partnership with Korean Air. After WestJet’s expansion into Asia, the airline has now unveiled a new seasonal route connecting YYC and ICN. Commencing on May 17, 2023, this service will be operated by WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner, offering up to three weekly flights during peak travel...
The Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill in Brisbane was formerly the Pacific Hotel Brisbane. Accor took over the operation of this hotel, which overlooked the Australian city skyline. The owner is the Singh family, who met the COO of Accor, Adrian Williams, at the opening. The New York Times named the Sunshine State one of the world’s hottest travel destinations in 2024, so there is a lot to be excited about when it comes to travel and tourism to the Sunshine State. The city enjoys an increasing...
Emirates now operates daily flights to Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh. A sweet taste was obvious from His Excellency Jamal Abdulla Mohammed Bin Abdulwahab AlSuwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Singapore, Vy. Samdy, First Secretary of the Cambodia Embassy in Singapore, and Steven Ler, President of the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS), attended a celebration in the Emirates Lounge with the cutting of a delicious cake. The expanded flight frequency is operated by an Emirates...
