From 12 September, Lufthansa will be offering flights to Hong Kong on an Airbus A350-900. “Our passengers can now experience the world’s most advanced long-haul aircraft for the first time on a flight to the Far East. The flight to Hong Kong is one of the longest routes in the Lufthansa flight schedule. Flying on […]
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The new resort, scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2024, is currently undergoing construction. It will operate under Dusit's upscale dusitD2 brand and will be the company's first 'all-inclusive' property. Along with spacious overwater villas and family suites, the resort will offer a variety of amenities. Guests will have access to three main private beaches for relaxation, as well as a smaller 'picnic beach' for memorable meals on the sandy shores. Taking advantage of its proximity to...
The highly anticipated Grand Opening event for Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto occurred over the weekend. The festivities commenced with a magnificent ceremony attended by distinguished guests, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy, Duncan Hannay (CEO of Ontario Lottery and Gaming), and Matthew Anfinson (CEO of Great Canadian Entertainment). The opening of Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto represents a significant achievement in Toronto's...
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...
The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) participated in Amour Global 2024, a trade event focused on luxury romance travel and destination weddings held in Sardinia, Italy from April 24 to 28, 2024. Represented by Mrs. Chantelle M. Richardson, Deputy Director of Tourism, and Mrs. Vivian Chambers, US Sales Representative, the Board showcased its offerings at the event. Amour Global serves as a significant gathering for leading destination wedding planners and honeymoon specialists to connect with...
"The Big Flex" focuses on narratives of Customers who take advantage of Southwest's adaptable policies.
Eurowings announced a new route connecting Hannover and Milan Bergamo Airport on 6 May. This will improve the travel options between Italy and a major business and trade fair hub in Germany, serving both leisure and business passengers. Initially, flights will run twice a week on Mondays and Fridays, but this will increase to four times a week starting from 4 September, with extra flights on Wednesdays and Sundays. The airline will deploy its Airbus A320 aircraft for this route. The inclusion...
Choice Hotels is recognized as one of the largest lodging franchisors, currently franchises over 7,500 hotels, included in Hotelbeds' hotel portfolio, with a total of nearly 630,000 rooms available in 46 countries and territories worldwide. The strategic agreement with Hotelbeds is a significant step in expanding their longstanding partnership. This agreement not only opens up new avenues for revenue generation and international exposure for their U.S. franchisees but also reinforces their...
The company is actively making strategic investments to secure its future and boost revenue for hotel owners and operators. With its exceptional Global Group Sales team, the company successfully generated nearly $100 million in additional Gross Room Revenue for hotels within the Choice system within a year of integrating the Radisson Americas global sales team in October 2022. Furthermore, Choice is revamping its Choice Privileges rewards program to create a more experiential and emotional...
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...
Princess Cruises has updated the routes for its two 2025 World Cruises, eliminating stops in the Middle East and Asia while introducing new destinations in Africa and Europe.
For over fifty years, Airbus has been closely linked with India in a mutually beneficial relationship, playing a key role in the expansion of the country's civil aviation industry. The Airbus A320 Family has been instrumental in making air travel more accessible in India, while the A350 has emerged as the preferred aircraft for Indian carriers looking to tap into the global market. IndiGo, one of the world's fastest-growing airlines, stands out as one of the biggest customers of the A320 Family...
Selena is tasked with managing media relations, promoting Visit Williamsburg's initiatives and attractions to a worldwide audience.
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...
Delta operates year-round flights to the Dutch city from Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis/St Paul (MSP), New York (JFK), Portland (PDX), Salt Lake City (SLC), and Seattle (SEA). The Airbus A330-300 aircraft will be utilized by Delta Air Lines for the new service, offering four distinct product experiences: Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+, and Main Cabin. Passengers traveling with Delta Air Lines from Tampa to Amsterdam can take advantage of convenient...
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...
The World Tunnel Congress 2027, also known as WTC 2027, will be a gathering of over 2,700 esteemed professionals, researchers, policymakers, and companies from various sectors such as civil engineering, construction, transportation, and infrastructure. This event aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, showcase innovative ideas, and engage in discussions about the future of tunnelling and underground technology. Antwerp's choice emphasizes Belgium's significant contribution to the tunnel...
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...
Chinese carrier will begin operating a weekly round-trip route connecting Shanghai, Xi’an, and Budapest on Saturdays starting from 22 June.
The 2023 TSA Honorary Awards Ceremony, held at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on April 30, was a momentous occasion where the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) acknowledged its outstanding employees and teams. TSA Administrator David Pekoske expressed his deep appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the award recipients, recognizing their significant contributions to TSA's mission. Department of Homeland Security Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy...
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...
