Once again airline passengers get the wrong end of the stick with the passage of the Senate’s Fiscal Year 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Act by the Senate Appropriations Committee. Not one single consumer group supported this tax increase. This was a disappointing victory of business interests and big […]
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Kahului Airport will introduce CLEAR, a travel services provider, which will offer its optional identification verification services.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Warsaw, Poland. This is a new route by Star Alliance member carrier Ethiopian Airlines.
The Tokyo Station Hotel in Japan has applied the Carbon Neutral Stay program to all its rooms booked through any channels beginning in April.
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...
The Macao Government Tourism Office initiated the "Experience Macao Singapore Roadshow" on 25 April 2024 at Suntec City Atrium. Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort has been actively endorsing and engaging in the promotional initiatives of the Macau SAR Government. Furthermore, it consistently collaborates with both the government and industry associates to enhance the influx of international visitors. The Macao Government Tourism Office initiated the "Experience Macao Singapore Roadshow" on 25 April...
The United States is Alberta's primary bilateral trade partner and the top inbound tourism market for the province.
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...
SAF sourced from Shell Aviation is mixed with regular jet fuel to satisfy all certification and safety standards.
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.
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...
Queen Anne, the 249th vessel in the Cunard fleet and the third constructed by Fincantieri.
Each QR code is unique, guaranteeing that the guest's data remains confidential and exclusive.
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...
Selena is tasked with managing media relations, promoting Visit Williamsburg's initiatives and attractions to a worldwide audience.
"The Big Flex" focuses on narratives of Customers who take advantage of Southwest's adaptable policies.
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...
The Chengdu Opening-up and International Cooperation Center organized seminars between local enterprises and delegations, including a group from Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, and a twin city of Chengdu. The delegation met with local enterprises specializing in ecological and environmental protection. "We have found some fields of common interest between our group and Ljubljana, such as renewable resources, ecological conservation, and new energy photovoltaics," said the director of the...
German National Carrier and Star Alliance member Lufthansa will launch its first direct air link between Frankfurt and Raleigh Durham in North Carolina, USA
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, will showcase an impressive array of new destinations, an innovative sustainability initiative, the much-anticipated September reopening of its iconic flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel, and its first hotel in Saudi Arabia – Dusit Princess Al Majma'ah, Riyadh Led by Mr Gilles Cretallaz, Chief Operating Officer, Dusit International, Dusit’s team of corporate...
Marriott Hotels announced a smart and creative way to get visitors to San Antonio, Texas -and of course, they need to make sure those coming to stay in their hotels. As a reward, they let visitors live like locals.
