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New Delta Amsterdam to Tampa Winter Flight

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...

Caribbean Airlines Expansion to San Juan, Puerto Rico

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...

Turkiye Goes Live with Digital Nomad Visas

Those with a wanderlust who yearn to work and live in a different country may now add Turkiye to the list of countries where one may live out that dream. Today, Turkiye launched its Digital Nomad GoTurkiye visa for anyone between the ages of 21-55 from one of the following countries: Austria Belarus Belgium Bulgaria Canada Croatia Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Poland...

OYO Targets 250 New Hotels in USA in 2024

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...

New Istanbul, Dubai, Sharjah, Amman, Tel Aviv Flights from Milan Bergamo

By launching new key routes linking Milan Bergamo with major cities in western Asia and the Gulf region, international airlines are set to expand their services in northern Italy and improve access to distant markets. For this upcoming summer, Milan Bergamo Airport announced the commencement of flights to five destinations in the region, such as Istanbul, Dubai, Sharjah, Amman, and Tel Aviv. This will provide travelers with the chance to discover these dynamic cities, conduct business, or...

New Radisson Hotel Joins Hyatt, Sofitel in Casablanca

New Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle is owned and operated by subsidiaries of Al Hoceinia Holding and is situated in the heart of Gauthier, in close proximity to Villa des Arts and the prominent cultural landmarks of the "White City," such as La Corniche, Parc de la Ligue Arabe, the vibrant Medina, and the magnificent Hassan II Mosque. Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle features 133 expansive rooms, comprising of nine luxurious suites that have been meticulously...

The New Mercure Brisbane Brisbane Spring Hill or W Brisbane Hotel?

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...

Was it the Cake in the Phnom Penh Emirates Lounge?

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...

Southwest Airlines Executive VP Steps Down

Southwest Airlines Co. announced today that its Executive Vice President & Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer & Corporate Secretary is moving into an Executive Advisor role starting June 1. EVP Mark Shaw has been with Southwest for around 24 years. During that time he was involved in the acquisition of AirTran Airways and AirTran Holdings as well as challenges that all airlines dealt with during the COVID pandemic. Taking over for Shaw will be Jason Van Easton who currently holds the...

New Senior Executive at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa

Marozzi joined Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in January 2022 and previously held the position of director of memberships at Cabana Beach Club. Marozzi possesses a wealth of sales and marketing experience within the hospitality industry, making her an ideal candidate for the position. She has a strong background in working with private club organizations, including Invited (formerly ClubCorp) and Florida Yacht Club. Marozzi is a highly motivated sales professional with a proven track...

World Tunnel Congress 2027 Picks Antwerp as Host City

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...

Reopening of Botswana’s Exclusive Nxamaseri Island Lodge

To incorporate both ancient and contemporary African customs, visitors will have the opportunity to acquire the skill of basket weaving, a practice still employed by local fishermen to ensnare their catch or strain sorghum using grass baskets. In an area devoid of game drives or hectic safari itineraries, Nxamaseri Island Lodge has curated personalized activity schedules and interactive experiences to showcase its unpretentious and hospitable allure. These include fly fishing, sport fishing...

Choice Hotels International 68th Annual Convention in Las Vegas

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...

Sabre and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Renew Contract

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...

What Fossil Fuel means for Emirates

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...

Travelport loves Saudi Arabia and budget airline flynas

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...

TSA Picks CLEAR for Official TSA PreCheck Enrollment

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.

Airbus A330 Flight Simulator at Pan Am Flight Academy

Pan Am Flight Academy has recently acquired its latest Level D Airbus A330 Full Flight Simulator. This cutting-edge simulator, which was moved from Bahrain, is now operational at the new training center of Pan Am Flight Academy situated at the Axis Park complex in Hialeah, Florida, USA.

New GM at Residence Inn by Marriott Kenwood

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...