TUI Reports €75m Hit in Third-Quarter
Tour operator TUI has revealed a €75m hit in its third quarter. The company has cited the recent travel chaos across airports which caused lengthy delays and cancellations, as the reason for this result.
The company said its customers were affected by about 200 cancelled...
Emirates Invests Over $2bn to Take its On-Board Customer Experience to New Heights
Priding itself on a brand promise of ‘Fly Better’, Emirates is investing over $2bn to enhance its in-flight customer experience, including a massive programme to retrofit over 120 aircraft with the latest interiors, plus an array of other service improvements across all cabins starting...
Backlash Over Offensive Travel TikTok Post
A travel TikToker went viral this week for posting a video about not wanting to sit beside 'big people' or children on flights. The post created a discussion about the stress and prejudice that plus-size people come across when travelling.
The offending TikToker posted a...
Travel Experts Offer Top Tips for Stress Free Travel this Summer
Between airport delays, airline cancellations and staff shortages in hotels the travel experience this summer is not what it was pre-COVID, to put it mildly.
So to help everyone improve their travel experience we’ve asked a selection of senior travel industry professionals – who also...
Add an Autumn Sailing Trip to Your Itinerary
If you are looking for inspiration for travelling this autumn, sailing is a popular choice for this time of year. With the changing season comes more favourable temperatures, quieter harbours and better sailing conditions with more stable winds.
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Nick Hughes Named Sales Director of Princess Cruises UK and Europe
Princess Cruises has appointed Nick Hughes as its new sales director for UK and Europe. Mr Hughes replaces Rachel Poultney to lead the sales team, effective from 17 October.
Mr Hughes has had a broad career in the travel industry, most latterly as sales director,...
Ryanair Expects ‘Zero’ Flight Disruptions From Latest Strike Action
Ryanair has said it expects “zero disruptions” to its flight schedule to and from Spain for the remainder of the summer, despite a new round of crew strike action.
The airline will operate 3,000 flights to and from Spain across August and September, but it...
Norwegian Cruise Line Eases Covid Requirements for Passengers
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has become the latest cruise giant to ease its Covid requirements for pre-boarding passengers.
NCL said that as of September 3, boarding passengers who are already fully vaccinated will be able to board without the need to show a fresh negative...
VIVA Cruises Launches Seven Christmas Cruises for November and December
Those looking for a different Christmas break this year should look no further and consider a festive cruise with VIVA Cruises. The river cruise specialist will be running seven Christmas cruises on some of Europe’s most famous rivers throughout November and December, starting from...
Dubai International Visitor Numbers Nearly Tripled Between January and June
Dubai hosted 7.12 million international visitors in the first half of 2022, nearly three times the 2.52 million tourists recorded in the same period last year, making it one of the world's most visited destinations.
The number brings the city closer to its pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels of...
Daa-Operated Saudi Airport Sees Surging Commercial Revenues
Saudi Arabia’s main airport – King Khalid International Airport (KKIA), in Riyadh – saw a record month of commercial activity in July, with duty free revenues rising by 12% to a new monthly high, according to the airport’s official figures, reported by the influential...
Air Baltic Doubles Passenger Numbers as Travel Demand Continues to Grow
Air Baltic has reported a doubling in passenger numbers for July.
The Latvia-based airline carried 414,500 passengers last month – 98% up on the total for the same month last year. July saw Air Baltic fly 3,670 flights, 43% more than in the corresponding month...
Vietnam, Thailand and Hong Kong Ramp Up Efforts to Restore Lost Tourism
The Vietnam Tourism Association is holding a forum to come up with ideas as to how to kickstart the country’s tourism industry and attract international visitors lost to the pandemic crisis.
A two-day conference, this week, in Ho Chi Minh City, aims to raise solutions...
Qatar Aviation Services Joins Industry-Leading Environmental Management System
Qatar Aviation Services (QAS), the subsidiary of Qatar Airways Group, has announced a partnership with airline industry group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to become the first ground handler globally to join the new expansion of the IATA Environmental Assessment Programme (IEnvA) for...
Explore Queens Like a New Yorker
Spend A Day in Queens Enjoying Authentic Food From Around the World, Unique Arts and Culture Venues, Beautiful Beaches and Riverfront Parks With Stupendous Views
NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization and CVB for the five boroughs of New York City,...
Unwind in the Canary Islands The Mindfulness Archipelago
Thinking of the Canary Islands, many reminisce of fond times along the Puerto Del Carmen strip, memories at Siam and Loro Parque or partying the night away in Playa de las Americas. We rarely think of the archipelago as a haven for those seeking...
Strike Forces Through Wage Deal Between Lufthansa and Ground Staff Union
Lufthansa has agreed to a new pay deal for around 20,000 ground staff, just days after a significant strike resulting in the airline cancelling over 1,000 flights, costing it around $36m.
After a third round of negotiations, Lufthansa and the trade union ver.di eventually...
“That’s All Folks” – Etihad Airways’ Little VIP
Etihad Airways has partnered with Abu Dhabi theme park, Warner Bros. World™ to offer a one-of-a-kind family-friendly experience on board its fleet.
Little VIP to Make it Easy
Etihad’s new ‘Little VIP’ campaign recognises that young travellers are all very important people and aims to make...
US Budget Airline JetBlue Boosts Transatlantic Profile with London-Boston Route Launch
US low-cost airline JetBlue has boosted its transatlantic credentials by officially launching its Boston to London Gatwick route.
Boston-based JetBlue launched its first transatlantic route – New York-London Gatwick – last year and, in June, won a permanent landing slot at London’s Heathrow Airport, where...
Dolly Parton Announces Plans for New $25 Million Roller Coaster
Dolly Parton, alongside Dollywood President Eugene Naughton, has announced a spectacular new addition to her theme park.
The brand new ride called Big Bear Mountain will be launching in 2023, reportedly costing a cool $25m (€24.5m)
The 76-year-old country superstar opened the stunning resort, against the...
