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Skal Wishes Happy Landings on New Direct Thailand Flights

Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand Jun 18, 2022

Following the announcement this week by Phoenix Aviation that it will launch direct flights between Hua Hin and Phuket later this summer, tourism organizations such as SKAL International Hua…

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Costa Cruises christens its new LNG-powered flagship in Barcelona

Harry Johnson Jun 18, 2022

Costa Cruises today celebrated in the port of Barcelona, Spain, the christening ceremony of Costa Toscana, the newest Italian-flagged ship in the Costa Cruises fleet, with the theme of “The…

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Qatar Airways Group reported highest profit in its history

Harry Johnson Jun 16, 2022

According to the 2021/21 annual report, published by Qatar Airways Group, the company recorded its strongest financial performance during that period, 200 percent above its highest annual…

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How foreign travel fees can apply without foreign travel

Linda S. Hohnholz Jun 16, 2022

With international travel expected to approach pre-pandemic levels this year, the results of a nationally representative Foreign Transaction Fee Survey gauging people’s opinions on various…

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Skal Bangkok lunch with future Thailand PM hopeful

Andrew J. Wood - eTN Thailand Jun 16, 2022

Korn Chatikavanij announces his plans to cancel 90-day reporting, introduce integrated casino resorts to Thailand, and pursue the LGBTQ+ market Skal International Bangkok packed the house…

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New Airbus A321XLR jet takes off for the first time

Harry Johnson Jun 15, 2022

Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a test…

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71% of Europeans will be traveling this summer

Harry Johnson Jun 15, 2022

The findings of 21st edition of the Holiday Barometer have been announced today. The survey was conducted among 15,000 people across 15 countries. The survey was taken between April 26 and…

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New Tokyo-Narita to San José flight on ZIPAIR

Harry Johnson Jun 15, 2022

In a press conference held earlier today in Tokyo, Japanese low-cost carrier ZIPAIR announced plans to inaugurate new, nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and…

Airports

Computer glitch shuts down Swiss airspace

Harry Johnson Jun 15, 2022

Switzerland’s major airports in Zurich and Geneva were paralyzed today, halting all landings and takeoffs after the air traffic control service Skyguide grounded all flights early on…

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Carnival Luminosa to transfer to Carnival Cruise Line fleet

Harry Johnson Jun 15, 2022

Costa Luminosa cruise ship will join the Carnival fleet in September and will start guest operations as Carnival Luminosa in November 2022 from Brisbane, Australia, Carnival Cruise Line…

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WestJet passengers now cleared to fly before reaching airport

Harry Johnson Jun 14, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN London-based technology company Zamna is announcing a pilot of its patented digital intelligence system with the Canadian airline WestJet, across select international…

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Airports are a mess in the UK

Linda S. Hohnholz Jun 14, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN This past weekend, 159 flights were cancelled just at Gatwick Airport with EasyJet accounting for half of the flights cancelled with 80 trips off the tote boards on Sunday.…

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Repeal of pre-departure testing for inbound air travelers urged

Harry Johnson Jun 8, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN A bipartisan group of 38 mayors representing American cities and counties spanning Miami to San Francisco sent a letter on Tuesday to the Biden administration…

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Travel Advisors Speak Out on Inbound Testing on International Travel

Linda S. Hohnholz Jun 7, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) President and CEO Zane Kerby issued the following statement in advance of today’s Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation…

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Skal Asia Bucks COVID Trend with Stellar Growth

Linda S. Hohnholz Jun 7, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN The 51st Skal Asia Area (SAA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) was conducted online and was graced by a dazzling array of Skal stars who turned up eager to hear news of this…

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India tracking towards UN Sustainable Goals

Anil Mathur - eTN India Jun 7, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN Head of the United Nations (UN) In India, Shombi Sharp, told the national summit in Delhi on June 4 that tourism has been included as targets in goals 8 (Decent Work and…

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Saudi Arabia declares 16 countries off limits to its citizens

Harry Johnson May 24, 2022

Saudi Arabia declares 16 countries off limits to its citizens - In response to the COVID-19 gradual resurgence, Saudi Arabia’s government has issued a travel ban for 16 countries,…

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Over 120,000 people gather in Brussels for Belgian Pride 2022

Harry Johnson May 21, 2022

Over 120,000 people gather in Brussels for Belgian Pride 2022 - After a two-year absence, Belgian Pride was making its long-awaited comeback this year. More than 120,000 participated in the…

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India Tour Operators Lay Out Plan for Tourism Revival

Anil Mathur - eTN India May 21, 2022

India Tour Operators Lay Out Plan for Tourism Revival - As per directives from the Hon. Prime Minister of India, Hon. Narendra Modi, a 2-member delegation from the Indian Association of…

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Huge fire shuts down Geneva International Airport

Harry Johnson May 21, 2022

Huge fire shuts down Geneva International Airport - Switzerland’s Geneva Airport (GVA) was forced to suspend all landings on Friday afternoon, due to a massive fire at a nearby…

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Pegasus Airlines names new Chief Commercial Officer

Harry Johnson May 20, 2022

Pegasus Airlines names new Chief Commercial Officer - Onur Dedeköylü, who has been working as Senior Vice President for Marketing at Pegasus Airlines since 2010 and has made significant…

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World’s best and worst airports for business class travelers

Harry Johnson May 19, 2022

World’s best and worst airports for business class travelers - While flying business class is something that many travelers will never get to experience, it can make for a nice treat…

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SATTE 2022 Opens to Amazing Response

Anil Mathur - eTN India May 19, 2022

SATTE 2022 Opens to Amazing Response - The much-awaited travel show, SATTE, opened today, May 18, 2022, signifying a resurgence in the COVID-hit travel and tourism industry. This is the…

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Air passenger travel between USA and Europe up 1,003%

Harry Johnson May 19, 2022

Air passenger travel between USA and Europe up 1,003% - Data recently released by the National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in April 2022: U.S.-International air traffic…

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Low-cost airlines will emerge from pandemic stronger than ever

Harry Johnson May 18, 2022

Low-cost airlines will emerge from pandemic stronger than ever - Rising living costs and increased airfares will lead to passengers, who may traditionally prefer to stay loyal to national…

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Tourism Seychelles Tells its Travels Tales at ATM in Dubai

Linda S. Hohnholz May 18, 2022

Tourism Seychelles Tells its Travels Tales at ATM in Dubai - Tourism Seychelles attended the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the leading global event for the Middle East inbound and outbound…

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Rwanda no longer requires PCR tests for new foreign arrivals

Harry Johnson May 16, 2022

Rwanda no longer requires PCR tests for new foreign arrivals - Arriving passengers at Kigali International Airport no longer need to take PCR tests while coming and on arrival to Rwanda,…

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United Arab Emirates President and Emir of Abu Dhabi dies

Harry Johnson May 14, 2022

United Arab Emirates President and Emir of Abu Dhabi dies - Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported that Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has died, the Emir of Abu Dhabi and the President of…

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US mandatory pre-departure testing a major hurdle for travel recovery

Harry Johnson May 13, 2022

US mandatory pre-departure testing a major hurdle for travel recovery - A new survey reveals the inbound pre-departure testing requirement imposed by the federal government is…

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How Negative Travel Numbers Predict a Positive Tourism Outcome

Linda S. Hohnholz May 12, 2022

How Negative Travel Numbers Predict a Positive Tourism Outcome - Despite the fact that the most recent quarterly report from the European Travel Commission (ETC) is showing negative…

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European Aviation Safety Agency now wants mask mandate dropped

Harry Johnson May 12, 2022

European Aviation Safety Agency now wants mask mandate dropped - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed new guidance from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)…

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Saudi Arabian Style is Becoming the New Tourism Trend

Linda S. Hohnholz May 11, 2022

Saudi Arabian Style is Becoming the New Tourism Trend - The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), launched in June 2020, is responsible for marketing Saudi’s tourism destinations worldwide and…

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Russian aggression in Ukraine will hurt European tourism this summer

Harry Johnson May 10, 2022

Russian aggression in Ukraine will hurt European tourism this summer - With the EU banning Russian aircraft from operating in its airspace due to Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of…

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Caribbean Tourism Organization names new Communications Consultant

Harry Johnson May 10, 2022

Caribbean Tourism Organization names new Communications Consultant - The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has appointed Kevin Pile as Communications Consultant, effective May 9. Mr…

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SAUDIA Launches Brand New In-flight Entertainment System

Linda S. Hohnholz May 10, 2022

SAUDIA Launches Brand New In-flight Entertainment System - Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has officially revealed its brand-new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, Beyond, during Arabian…

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Lufthansa Group is buying new Boeing 777-8 and 787 aircraft

Harry Johnson May 10, 2022

Lufthansa Group is buying new Boeing 777-8 and 787 aircraft - The Lufthansa Group is buying more state-of-the-art long-haul aircraft. The Executive Board has decided to purchase: –…

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Cutting-edge learnings at IMEX in Frankfurt

Harry Johnson May 9, 2022

Cutting-edge learnings at IMEX in Frankfurt - “I believe that when each of us grows then our teams and organizations grow. Organizations change person by person.” Dawn Wray from the…

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Explore Uganda wins big at International Tourism Film Festival Africa

Harry Johnson May 9, 2022

Explore Uganda wins big at International Tourism Film Festival Africa - Uganda has been crowned this year’s Grand Prix and two-times Gold awardwinner by the International Tourism Film…

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Celebrating Women Empowerment in Travel and Tourism

Anil Mathur - eTN India May 8, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN The newest initiative of the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and Women in TAAI and Tourism (WITT) organized its first conclave in New Delhi to celebrate…

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New Commercial Airline Flights in Madagascar

Linda S. Hohnholz May 7, 2022

New Commercial Airline Flights in Madagascar - Madagascar is welcoming travelers from all countries around the world whether they are vaccinated or not. For airlines operating commercial…

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ILTM Latin America: Right time and place for luxury travel to focus

Harry Johnson May 7, 2022

ILTM Latin America: Right time and place for luxury travel to focus - ILTM Latin America 2022 took place this week (3 – 6 May) in Sao Paulo and proved to be an incredible live reunion – as…

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Ukraine invasion destroys Russian outbound tourism

Harry Johnson May 7, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN According to the latest industry data, Russian outbound tourism, already severely handicapped by the global COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions, has fallen even further,…

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Massive explosion rips through Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba

Harry Johnson May 7, 2022

Massive explosion rips through Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba - Multiple floors of the upscale Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba were completely destroyed after a huge explosion ripped through…

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Swiss Graubunden wants more tourists from the Gulf this summer

Harry Johnson May 6, 2022

Swiss Graubunden wants more tourists from the Gulf this summer - The Swiss region of Graubunden, is aiming to attract record numbers of GCC visitors this summer, with a focus on the great…

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Lufthansa and Eurowings Discover offer special flights to the UEFA Europa League final

Harry Johnson May 6, 2022

Lufthansa and Eurowings Discover offer special flights to the UEFA Europa League final - Eintracht Frankfurt has been in the final of the UEFA Europa League since yesterday evening. It is…

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European Union to suspend Visa Facilitation Agreement with Russia

Harry Johnson May 5, 2022

European Union to suspend Visa Facilitation Agreement with Russia - The European Commission announced on Twitter today that it has issued the guidelines to help European Union states…

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India Tour Operators Say More Tourism Support Needed

Anil Mathur - eTN India May 5, 2022

India Tour Operators Say More Tourism Support Needed - The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has written to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi thanking him for extolling NRI’s…

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America’s most endangered historic places in 2022

Harry Johnson May 5, 2022

America’s most endangered historic places in 2022 - The National Trust for Historic Preservation today unveils its much-anticipated annual list of America’s 11 Most…

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International visitors spent $10.1 billion in the USA in March

Harry Johnson May 5, 2022

International visitors spent $10.1 billion in the USA in March - Data recently released by the US National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) show that in March 2022: International visitors…

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Samoa is set to reopen its borders to international visitors

Harry Johnson May 4, 2022

Samoa is set to reopen its borders to international visitors - The Samoan Government has announced it will be reopening its border to international travelers from August/September later…

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Alaska Airlines launches new Star Wars-themed aircraft

Harry Johnson May 4, 2022

Alaska Airlines launches new Star Wars-themed aircraft - Alaska Airlines joined forces with Disneyland Resort today, May the Fourth, to unveil a new, one-of-its-kind Star Wars-themed…

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San José Airport honors life and legacy of Norman Mineta

Harry Johnson May 4, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN Mineta San José International Airport Director, John Aitken, issued a statement today honoring the life and legacy of former Secretary of Transportation, Norman Y. Mineta. …

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Frequent-flyer programs increase the cost of business travel

Harry Johnson May 4, 2022

Frequent-flyer programs increase the cost of business travel - Airline frequent-flyer programs are a staple for air travel, particularly frequent business travelers, but do they add to the…

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European hotel transactions: What to expect in 2022

Harry Johnson May 4, 2022

European hotel transactions: What to expect in 2022 - The transactions market is continuing to build, with trophy assets and platforms highly sought after, as the pandemic drop-off in…

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Carnival first cruise line in US to restart entire fleet

Harry Johnson May 3, 2022

Carnival first cruise line in US to restart entire fleet - With the departure of Carnival Splendor from the Port of Seattle today, Carnival Cruise Line celebrates the restart of…

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Flyers Rights: FAA must set airline seat size standards

Harry Johnson May 3, 2022

Flyers Rights: FAA must set airline seat size standards - FlyersRights.org, the largest airline passenger rights organization, has filed its reply brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the…

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Spirit Airlines turns down JetBlue offer, favors Frontier

Harry Johnson May 2, 2022

Spirit Airlines turns down JetBlue offer, favors Frontier - In April, Spirit Airlines’ Board of Directors said that after speaking with financial and legal advisers, it believed…

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United Airlines: San Francisco to Melbourne flights resume now

Harry Johnson May 2, 2022

United Airlines: San Francisco to Melbourne flights resume now - United today announces the return of its nonstop service between San Francisco and Melbourne, beginning with…

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Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York

Juergen T Steinmetz May 2, 2022

Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York - Australia’s Qantas Group has confirmed that it will order 12 A350-1000s, 20 A220s, and 20 A321XLRs. The news was…

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India cancels hundreds of passenger trains to move extra coal

Harry Johnson May 1, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN As India scrambles to overcome its worst power crisis in years, the government-owned coal mining and refining corporation Coal India, which accounts for 80 percent…

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Oktoberfest festival returns to Munich this year

Harry Johnson Apr 30, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN Munich city authorities announced that after a two-year break caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, world-famous Oktoberfest festival will return to the Bavarian capital…

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Zanzibar Set for Grand Africa Week Celebrations in May

Apolinari Tairo - eTN Tanzania Apr 29, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN Zanzibar, the tourist paradise island on the Indian Ocean, is set to host Africa Day next month as part of celebrating African unity day that was achieved to unite African…

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United adds New York-Nice flights, increases Monaco connections

Harry Johnson Apr 29, 2022

United adds New York-Nice flights, increases Monaco connections - United Airlines will be adding new services beginning April 29, linking New York/Newark to Nice, Monaco’s closest…

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Tourism Seychelles France Reconnects with Consumers

Linda S. Hohnholz Apr 29, 2022

Tourism Seychelles France Reconnects with Consumers - On a mission to increase visibility for the island destination, the Tourism Seychelles Office in Paris spent a month and a half on the…

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Air Transat and WestJet launch new transatlantic codeshare

Harry Johnson Apr 29, 2022

Air Transat and WestJet launch new transatlantic codeshare - Today, Air Transat and WestJet have launched a new transatlantic codeshare. WestJet’s “WS” code is now…

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Uganda ends PCR test mandate for all vaccinated outbound travelers

Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda Apr 29, 2022

Uganda ends PCR test mandate for all vaccinated outbound travelers - On April 27, 2022, the Minister of Health, Honorable Jane Ruth Achieng, updatedthe public in a televised statement on…

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World’s top countries with the best working conditions

Harry Johnson Apr 28, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN Packing up and moving to a foreign country is something we all consider from time to time. Work is a major factor that must be considered when looking at moving to a new…

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Royal Caribbean Group partners with World Wildlife Fund

Harry Johnson Apr 28, 2022

Royal Caribbean Group partners with World Wildlife Fund - Today, Royal Caribbean Group, announced its new commitment to the next phase of its ongoing partnership with World Wildlife Fund…

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Lufthansa now integrates carbon-neutral flying option into booking

Harry Johnson Apr 28, 2022

Lufthansa now integrates carbon-neutral flying option into booking - With a single click, Lufthansa customers can now easily minimize carbon emissions of their flights. After flight…

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Sustainability themed Turkish Airlines aircraft takes to the skies

Harry Johnson Apr 28, 2022

Sustainability themed Turkish Airlines aircraft takes to the skies - Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines introduced a special design element adorned with…

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Russian Aeroflot kicked out of SkyTeam airline alliance

Harry Johnson Apr 28, 2022

Russian Aeroflot kicked out of SkyTeam airline alliance - In a press release posted on its official website today, SkyTeam announced that Russia’s national flag carrier Aeroflot was…

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First US state bans genderless option on birth certificates

Harry Johnson Apr 28, 2022

First US state bans genderless option on birth certificates - Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed a new bill into law yesterday, banning a ‘genderless’ option on birth…

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Business Travel – Lagging? Hotels can use these SMART Strategies to Retain Business Travelers

Jefrey-Walter Oct 5, 2021

Leisure travel is booming, whereas business travel is lagging! The vaccine rollout has made it possible for the global hospitality industry to get back on track where leisure travelers are…

Corporate & Business

Linda Creighton joins CWT’s financial leadership team

Megha Paul Feb 24, 2020

CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, has appointed Linda Creighton as vice president of business finance for its customer organisation. In her newly expanded role, Creighton and…

Technology

KAYAK for Business promises easier corporate travel booking

Kristin Mariano Nov 4, 2019

Imagine “KAYAK on steroids,” that is how KAYAK CEO Steve Hafner described the company’s latest product – KAYAK for Business.

Corporate & Business

Top tech trends changing the business travel industry

Christian Tolentino Jul 4, 2019

Amadeus has released new insights into the state of the business travel industry in the Asia Pacific (APAC) and key technology trends that are shaping it.

Corporate & Business

Like smoking, business travel is bad for your health

Kristin Mariano Sep 11, 2018

As more people are travelling for work, employees are subjected to a wide range of physical and behavioural health risks.

Technology

How self-service and automation will redefine corporate travel management

Altexsoft Team Jul 18, 2018

Travel management companies (TMCs), already providing road warriors with both travel-agent assistance and software solutions, are now starting to focus on the automation. This strategy…

Corporate & Business

Travel: The ultimate work perk for young professionals in US

Christian Tolentino Jul 5, 2018

In a survey commissioned by Hilton Hotels & Resorts, it comes as no surprise that 75% of young professionals in the US see business travel as a major work perk with 65% even considering…

Corporate & Business

London is still top destination for business travellers despite Brexit

Christian Tolentino Jun 15, 2018

A new research commissioned by Jurys Inn, a hotel chain in the UK and Ireland, has revealed the five most business-friendly cities in Europe. And as business travel continues to flourish,…

Startups

Startup that lets multiple travel groups meet halfway hailed in 2018 Business Travel Show

Simon Willmore Feb 26, 2018

Group trip organisers and business travellers in multinational organisations can now breathe easier thanks to a new platform where they can plan multi-origin group travel for face-to-face…

Corporate & Business

Start-up carves its own niche in the alternative accommodations scene

Simon Willmore Feb 9, 2018

We recently touched base with Valéry Linÿer, CEO and founder of MagicStay, to show us how a rental platform dedicated to business travellers holds its own.

Corporate & Business

MagicStay accelerates growth securing EUR 1.5 million investment

Simon Willmore Jan 30, 2018

B2B alternative accommodations rental platform for business tourism recently earned EUR 1.5 million (US$1.86 million) in its latest fundraiser.

Airlines and Aviation

British business travel to the US breaks records in 2015

Aaron Greenwood Jun 7, 2016

New analysis by Collinson Group reveals that UK business travellers spent £1.05 billion on business travel trips to the US in 2015, the first time spend has risen above the billion-pound…

Inaugural Corporate Travel Forum to be staged in London

Gemma Greenwood May 16, 2016

HRS – Global Hotel Solutions, Buying Business Travel and the Institute of Travel & Meetings (ITM) will host the UK’s inaugural Corporate Travel Forum on 9 June in London. The event is…

Prospect of post-Brexit visa restrictions worries UK businesses

Aaron Greenwood May 12, 2016

With the EU referendum drawing near, the prospect of Brexit is proving an area of concern for the business community, according to a new survey by the DCC Forum. The survey has revealed…

Corporate & Business

Business travellers forgoing expense claims: report

Aaron Greenwood Apr 19, 2016

Business travellers are losing an average of £142 in unclaimed expenses on every business trip they take according to the findings of a new report. The research, carried out by the DCC…

Corporate & Business

Business travel to high-risk destinations on the rise

Aaron Greenwood Dec 3, 2015

New analysis by Collinson Group reveals a 52% (842,264) increase in the number of visits by UK business travellers to high-risk destinations overseas in the first half of 2015 compared to…

Consumer trends impacting business travel: report

Aaron Greenwood Nov 19, 2015

Generational change, mobile technologies and consumer travel habits are making an impact on the business travel experience, according to the GBTA Global Business Traveler Sentiment Index.…

CTI makes female business travellers’ safety a priority

Aaron Greenwood Oct 12, 2015

CTI has become the first travel management company to join forces with female traveller safety experts, Maiden Voyage. As part of the agreement, CTI can now recommend certified…

British business travellers the most loyal to hotel brands: survey

Gemma Greenwood Sep 30, 2015

A new survey has found that British business travellers are among the most loyal to hotel brands when travelling. Fifty-four percent of survey respondents said they always stay at the…

UK most expensive destination for business travellers

Aaron Greenwood Jun 24, 2015

New data from hotel solutions provider HRS has revealed business travellers typically spend an average of £87 per room per night in the UK, versus just £65 per night in Europe. The…

ABTA welcomes move to exclude business travel from PTD

Gemma Greenwood May 28, 2015

With the final text of the revised Package Travel Directive (PTD) due to be adopted by the Competitiveness Council this week in Brussels, ABTA has welcomed the decision of the EU…

Beds on top, but buffering beats buffet for first time

Mark Elliott Feb 25, 2015

Internet connection speed has rated higher than food and comfort when it comes to being swayed by business travel, according to research by YouGov. The survey of 2,000 British…

Outbound business travel decreasing

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2013

Outbound business travel from the UK decreased for the first six months of 2013, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics. However the numbers, which were…

Recruitment drive for Corporate Traveller

Mark Elliott Jun 24, 2013

Corporate Traveller UK has increased its staff levels by 20% in a recent recruitment drive. The TMC has taken on an additional 46 travel consultants and follows its 30% growth in…

Biz agents gaining more control

Mark Elliott Oct 15, 2012 14

Business travel agents are gaining more influence and control over business travel policies following new products and knowledge, according to a new report. Those booking business travel…

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ACTE partners EIBTM

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2012 17

The Association of Corporate Travel Executive (ACTE) is to provide four educational sessions at EIBTM following a new partnership between the two. The move is part of EIBTM’s strategy to…

UK tops Western Europe business spend

Mark Elliott Sep 20, 2012 16

Business travel in the UK is the highest in Western Europe with around USD40.2 billion set to be spent this year. Spend on business travel from UK companies are set to remain flat compared…

Corporate & Business

Smartphones, tablets rule in business travel

Mark Elliott Aug 21, 2012 13

When modern day business travellers hit the road, they are usually armed with three or four mobile devices. This is the main finding of a new survey by Starwood's Four Points by Sheraton…

Guest Column

European business travel in decline?

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2012

This is a guest column from Columbus Direct on the eurozone's impact on business travel. According to a recently released report from the International Air Transport Association (IATA),…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines drops London route

Mark Elliott Aug 10, 2012 20

Hong Kong Airlines has confirmed it will suspend its all-business class flights from London in September. The carrier attributed the weak economic outlook in Europe and the strength of its…

Corporate & Business

Corporate Traveller posts 30% growth

Mark Elliott Jul 23, 2012 1

Corporate Traveller has seen its turnover increase 30% in the last year after winning £80m in new business. Its UK sales total reached £190m and sparked a recruitment drive at the company,…

Corporate & Business

maiden-voyage.com in TMC tie-up

Mark Elliott May 23, 2012 1

Female-friendly listing website maiden-voyage.com is to launch flight and hotel bookings tomorrow in a partnership with Ian Allan Travel Management. The exclusive deal will allow bookings…

Technology

FCm focuses on next generation of business travel

Mark Elliott May 21, 2012 17

FCm Travel Solutions at its recently concluded annual conference FCm NextGen 2012 showcased the company’s latest developments in technology and future strategies for sales, account…

Technology

Belhasa Travel launches its new online system

Mark Elliott May 14, 2012 15

Belhasa Travel announced the launch of its B2B online system dedicated to agents and worldwide hotel booking. By July, the company will launch another version for B2C, announced Narouz…