Destination Management (DMC)

Just 27% of UK travellers have rebooked the same hotel due to the cost-of-living crisis 

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

Agilysys announces the results of the 2023 UK Hospitality Impact Study, which revealed that just 27% of UK travellers have rebooked a hotel in the last year.

Hotel Management Company

B2B now drives 33% of sales for Civitatis

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

Civitatis has confirmed that B2B sales now contribute to a substantial 33% of overall sales volume for Civitatis following the company starting selling in the channel in only 2018.

Hotel Management Company

What’s new for visitors to Leicester and Leicestershire in 2024

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

Leicester and Leicestershire will offer even more for visitors to the destination this year with a host of new openings, events, anniversaries, experiences and new attractions planned for 2024

Finance

Club Med and Uplift announce partnership to offer guests “Buy Now Pay Later Payment Options”

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

Uplift, the leading Buy Now Pay Later solution for the world's travel brands, announced today a partnership with Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, to provide their guests with the ability at checkout on all reservations to spread the cost of their booking over time.

Airlines and Aviation

Ways to wellness with Emirates; insider tips to ‘fly better’ in 2024

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

As many people dedicate the first month of a new year to resolutions, new goals, travel plans and a renewed commitment to a healthier lifestyle, Emirates shares some top tips on how to ‘fly better’ in 2024, with wellness at the forefront.

UK

TUI UK&I to invite nearly 200 independent agents on an experience trip in 2024 

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

TUI UK&I is delighted to confirm details of their travel agent partner educational trips for 2024. The programme of immersive experiences named ‘TUI Wanderlust’ has been designed to give independent agents an insight into the broad range and unique TUI products. 

UK

Holiday Happiness: 4 in 5 say that having a holiday to look forward to greatly improves their mental wellbeing

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

On average, UK adults spend 3 and a half days, or 84 hours, researching what to do or where to visit on their upcoming getaway.

Hotels

HRAWI & Ingram Micro forge strategic partnership to propel hospitality industry

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

The Hotel And Restaurant Association (Western India) – HRAWI has taken a leap into the future with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ingram Micro India Private Limited, a subsidiary of the leading global technology organization - Ingram Micro based in the US.

OTAs & Tour Operators

“Taylor Swift Effect” is shaping travel in 2024

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

To welcome the new year Opodo, reveals its top 10 destinations booked for 2024, three new emerging destinations, and how Taylor Swift’s 2024 Eras Tour across Asia and Europe is shifting consumer travel behaviour.

Visa updates

Explore Türkiye effortlessly with new visa exemption rule, e-visa and complimentary stopover services 

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

Türkiye to extend visa-free entry to the nationals of UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia, as of December 23, 2023.

Global

Choose travel insurance to cover for disrupted travel plans

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

It’s frustrating to have your trip cancelled or postponed due to bad weather. That’s why it’s important to check your travel insurance policy for protection against unexpected events. 

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair puts European Capital of Culture 2024 – Tartu – on the map

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

Finnair is continuing its European expansion next summer, with the relaunch of direct flights between Helsinki and Tartu, Estonia.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates readies to recruit 5,000 cabin crew from six continents in 2024

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

Emirates is celebrating the new year and the imminent arrival of its spanking new fleet of Airbus A350s with a global cabin crew recruitment drive with a difference.

Finance

Mastercard partners with CarbonSifr to advance climate action in MENA region

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

Mastercard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CarbonSifr, a UAE-based climate tech company, to explore opportunities to accelerate climate action in the MENA region.

UK

City or Shore: Plymouth is ‘The Place To Be’ in 2024   

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

 Steeped in history and culture and known for its stunning coast, myriad urban attractions and continental vibe, Britain’s Ocean City has a packed programme of events for the year ahead

Hotels

Moxy hotels debuts in south Asia with the launch of Moxy Bengaluru Airport Prestige Tech Cloud

Kanchan Nath Jan 19,2024

Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is thrilled to announce the opening of Moxy Bengaluru Airport Prestige Tech Cloud, marking the brand’s debut in India.

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways touches down its inaugural flight in Medan, Indonesia

Kanchan Nath Jan 18,2024

The award-winning airline continues its global expansion, introducing Medan as its third gateway in Indonesia. The national carrier of the State of Qatar will operate three weekly flights to Medan onboard its state-of-the-art Boeing 787-8 aircraft.

Features

Top ten best and worst locations to work remotely in Europe

Kanchan Nath Jan 18,2024

With more people embracing remote working abroad, Brother UK, the office electronics supplier, has determined the best, worst, happiest and cheapest locations in Europe to work remotely.

Features

Top tips to conquer the first five long weekends of 2024

Kanchan Nath Jan 18,2024

CRED escapes brings to you a conclusive list of long weekends that you can enjoy- all you need is a little bit of planning

OTAs & Tour Operators

Brightsun Travel introduces Traveasy app

Kanchan Nath Jan 18,2024

Brightsun Travel, a one-stop solution for travel needs, announces the launch of Traveasy app, a platform designed to elevate the process of booking economical flights to domestic and International destinations.

Awards

Air Astana receives Sky Choice Travel Award

Kanchan Nath Jan 18,2024

Air Astana received the "Best Passenger Service / Product Innovation Airline of the Year" award at China Civil Aviation magazine’s Sky Choice Travel Awards ceremony in Beijing in January 2024.

Hotels

Lunar new year with Aman

Kanchan Nath Jan 18,2024

At Aman properties across Asia, preparations are underway to celebrate the fifth animal of the Chinese zodiac with the Year of the Dragon.

Airlines and Aviation

Scoot welcomes the New Year with incredible deals

Kanchan Nath Jan 18,2024

Unlock new travel adventures this year with Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), with its launch of an exciting network sale, happening from 16 January to 22 January 2024.

Cruise

Rescompany Systems expands partnership with Ligabue

Kanchan Nath Jan 18,2024

Rescompany Systems is proud to announce the expansion of partnership with Ligabue, a historical player in the food service sector, specialized in services for maritime and energy industry markets. 

Features

Go City announces strategic partnership with The Royal Albatross

Kanchan Nath Jan 18,2024

Go City, the leading attraction pass company announced a strategic  partnership with Tall Ship Adventures, as both companies join forces to promote Go City Singapore  passes and the multi-award-winning Sunset Dinner Cruise onboard The Royal Albatross

Spas & Treatments

Kickstart 2024 with a European wellness getaway to Geneva

Kanchan Nath Jan 18,2024

Start 2024 on the right foot with a wellness escape to Europe’s leading city break destination, Geneva.

By the Way

Prime Travel Service achieves sales of 1.173 million room nights in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 18,2024

Prime Travel Service, a rapidly expanding B2B travel intermediary specialising in global accommodations based in Turkey, confirms reaching sales of 1.173 million room nights in 2023

Airports

Vision-Box and ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, SA unveil  “Biometric Experience by VINCI Airports” Program across Portugal’s Five Biggest Airports

Kanchan Nath Jan 18,2024

Vision-Box, the global leader in biometric-based travel solutions, in a strategic partnership with ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal /VINCI Airports, announces the official launch of the “Biometric Experience by VINCI Airports" across Portugal’s five biggest airports

Hotels

Gujarat JHM signs agreement with Marriott International to debut the JW Marriott Surat Resort & Spa in Surat

Kanchan Nath Jan 18,2024

Gujarat JHM Hotels (GJHM), owned by the Rama family, in collaboration with U.S.-based Auro Hotels, signed a hotel management agreement with Marriott International to bring the iconic luxury brand, JW Marriott to Surat, Gujarat.

Hotels

Beyond Green joins 1% for the planet to give back to environmental causes 

Kanchan Nath Jan 18,2024

 Beyond Green, a global portfolio of planet Earth’s most sustainable hotels, resorts, and lodges, has joined 1% for the Planet, committing to donate 1% of the brand’s annual sales to support non-profit organisations focused on environmental issues.