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IATA welcomes Canada’s new drone safety regulations

Global Editor- March 16, 2017 0

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the announcement by Canada’s Minister of Transport, the Honorable Marc Garneau, to implement an Interim Order restricting the ... Read More

Smartphones will read and write better than 32 million Americans in next decade

Global Editor- March 10, 2017 0

While progress in improving human literacy rates has stalled since 2000 - leaving 758 million adults worldwide and 32 million Americans illiterate - a new ... Read More

These ideas will improve air travel in 2017

Global Editor- March 7, 2017 0

21 products and ideas are in the finals of the 2017 Crystal Cabin Awards, the world’s most renowned prize for innovation in aircraft interiors. From ... Read More

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport recognized with EPA Climate Leadership Award

Global Editor- March 2, 2017 0

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has been selected to receive the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Climate Leadership Award for Organizational Leadership. DFW Airport is ... Read More

UK politicians, academia and businesses support Heathrow’s new sustainability plan

Global Editor- February 28, 2017 0

Support from politicians, industry, academia and businesses across the UK pours in as Heathrow launches new sustainability strategy, Heathrow 2.0. Plans include a new R&D ... Read More

Oceanco unveils 120-meter “resort” yacht

Global Editor- February 28, 2017 0

Amara, Oceanco's newly designed and engineered 120-meter private yacht concept, designed in collaboration with Sam Sorgiovanni Designs was unveiled by His Excellency Saeed Harib, Secretary ... Read More

FAA: Drone sightings near air traffic facilities increased in 2016

Global Editor- February 23, 2017 0

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today released an updated list of pilot, air traffic controller, law enforcement and citizen reports of potential encounters with unmanned ... Read More

Home of ‘next’ Apple: London tops New York, Tokyo for innovation

Global Editor- February 23, 2017 0

London extended its lead over New York and a resurgent Tokyo to be named the world's most innovative city in 2016-2017 in the 10th annual ... Read More

Peach Aviation Joins Forces with AsiaPay to Launch Integrated e-Payment Solution for Travelers in China and Asia

eturbonews- February 22, 2017 0

AsiaPay, a leading payment gateway service provider in Asia since 2000, has announced a collaboration with Peach Aviation, a well-known low cost carrier (LCC) in ... Read More

Business travelers increasingly vulnerable to data theft

Global Editor- February 21, 2017 0

As reports of corporate information theft continue to rise and cybercrime is predicted to cost business between $2.1 trillion in 2019 to $6 trillion by ... Read More

Antigua and Barbuda to host CTU’s ICT Week and Symposium

Chief Assignment Editor- February 21, 2017 0

The rapid pace of innovation in information and communication technologies (ICT) is impacting every aspect of Caribbean life. There is a clarion call for the ... Read More

UNWTO Smart Destinations: Innovation, technology and sustainability

Global Editor- February 21, 2017 0

Over three days (15-17 February) more than 100 speakers from 20 countries convened in Murcia, Spain to present solutions and experiences for ‘smart destinations’. The ... Read More

South African Airways retains highest level of IATA green status

Global Editor- February 20, 2017 0

South African Airways (SAA) has become one of a very few global airlines to maintain Stage 2 status of the IATA Environmental Assessment Program (IEnvA). ... Read More

Hotels generate $2.1 billion worth of online bookings with eRevMax

Global Editor- February 17, 2017 0

eRevMax has reported today that it has processed $2.1 billion worth of reservation revenue for its hotel clients in 2016. This is an increase of ... Read More

Airlines must make mobile commerce a priority in their pursuit of profits

Global Editor- February 15, 2017 0

Despite profit projections of $35.6 billion in 2016, airlines must shift focus to the revenue and profit potential emerging from mobile commerce, according to the ... Read More

Dubai to introduce world’s first pilotless passenger aerial vehicle aircraft

Global Editor- February 14, 2017 0

The world’s first pilotless aerial vehicle (AAV) aircraft capable of carrying passengers is set to fly across Dubai as early as July, the city’s transport ... Read More

Points International announces partnership with Copa Airlines

Global Editor- February 8, 2017 0

Points today announced a partnership with Copa Airlines to enable ConnectMiles program members to buy, gift or transfer their reward miles. The partnership supports Points' ... Read More

Deployment of robots soars 70 percent in Asia

Global Editor- February 1, 2017 0

Asian industry's uptake of industrial robots is accelerating: in just five years its operational stock rose 70 percent to 887,400 units, (2010-2015). In 2015 alone, ... Read More

Fontainebleau Miami Beach becomes one of world’s most connected hotels

Global Editor- January 31, 2017 0

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Beware of fake Wi-Fi networks at UAE hotels and malls

Global Editor- January 27, 2017 0

Smart mobile phone users must be careful while connecting to “free” Wi-Fi network at hotels and malls, as hackers can access the devices by making ... Read More

Viking Ocean Cruises takes delivery of third ship

Global Editor- January 27, 2017 0

var bannersnack_embed = {"hash":"bxpadij9r","width":150,"height":50,"t":1485422298,"userId":11891656,"type":"html5"}; Viking Ocean Cruises announced it took delivery of Viking Sky, the company's third ship. The delivery ceremony took place this morning ... Read More

Hotel guests value free Wi-Fi over other amenities

Global Editor- January 26, 2017 0

Connectivity far outweighs all other hotel amenities according to a recent survey conducted by GO Airport Express, which serves O'Hare International Airport and Midway Airport. ... Read More

First Central Hotel Suites in Dubai receives Green Key Certification 2016-2017

Global Editor- January 25, 2017 0

First Central Hotel Suites, managed by Dubai-based Central Hotels group, has been awarded Green Key Certification 2016-2017 for its green practices that include a host ... Read More

United Airlines: Flying towards a more sustainable future

Global Editor- January 24, 2017 0

For the second time since launching its industry-leading Eco-Skies program, United Airlines was named the Eco-Airline of the Year by Air Transport World (ATW) magazine. ... Read More

Scoot first low cost airline to go live on Skyscanner’s Direct Booking platform

Global Editor- January 24, 2017 0

Scoot has become the first low cost carrier to be featured on Skyscanner’s Direct Booking platform. The new integration also means that Scoot becomes the ... Read More

Kochi to host International Conference on Tourism Technology

eturbonews- January 19, 2017 0

  Kochi, Jan 13: The growing significance of technology in tourism industry will come up for deliberations at the second edition of International Conference on ... Read More

Winners of Intelak Incubator take off

eturbonews- January 15, 2017 0

The Emirates Group in collaboration with GE, and Etisalat Digital selected four start-up teams to become the first joiners of the newly-established Intelak incubator. The ... Read More

Airlines expect huge growth opportunities in new digital technologies, ancillary products

Global Editor- January 11, 2017 0

The rapid growth of the global airline industry has been offset by falling cargo revenues and passenger yields, prompting airline companies to focus on enhancing ... Read More

LHR: Record passenger numbers, award-winning service and Britain’s new runway

eturbonews- January 10, 2017 0

Full-Year 2016 Heathrow celebrated 70 years of history as Britain’s front door in 2016, welcoming a record 76 million passengers (+1%) alongside 1.5 million tonnes ... Read More

Gulfstream G650ER continues record streak

Global Editor- January 10, 2017 0

Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced the company's flagship Gulfstream G650ER recently claimed two more city-pair records. The achievements highlight the aircraft's superior performance and the ... Read More