Globally, travellers are attached to their mobiles, with 91 percent saying they use their smartphones on holiday. One in three (37%) use their smartphone to find things to do, and just over a quarter (27%) are searching for hotels. Despite the increasing number of travellers using their mobile to plan and research, the trend has not yet crossed over to the booking stage.

Kabbee, London’s leading minicab comparison and booking app has revealed today that a concerning 64 percent of people in the UK have caused flight delays by arriving late to the departure gate, or have completely missed an international flight.

Following the successful completion of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2014, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) announced the performance statistics for Bahrain International Airport ( BIA ) during the event. Over 300 tons of racing equipment was received and handled in a secure and efficient manner between 30th March and 7th of April.

Samonsite has launched its latest Pro-DLX4 range, perfect for business travellers in a hurry. The iconic business range is the epitome of a power briefcase for people who make things happen. Building on over 100 years of unrivalled luggage know-how, the collection is tough enough to handle the modern globetrotter’s hectic schedule, smart enough to organise his belongings effortlessly, and stylish enough to keep him looking his business best in all circumstances.

New research from Oxford Economics, commissioned by industry tech-giant Amadeus, has suggested the travel industry is poised for a period of sustained growth over the next decade. This growth will be a largely driven by China, as it grows to become the largest outbound travel market by 2023.

With nearly 90% of parents reporting that their children’s preferences influence vacation destination decisions, hotels are targeting families through new kid-friendly programs, initiatives and outreach.