Travel Industry News

IHG Hotels & Resorts expands partnership with AWC to open Kimpton Pattaya in Thailand
New-build Kimpton Pattaya grows successful collaboration to 1,250 rooms across six properties and three brands

Japan Airlines Selects 737-8 to Grow Sustainable World-Class Fleet
Boeing and Japan Airlines (JAL) have finalized an order for 21 super-efficient 737-8 jets.

CARNIVAL FIRENZE OPENS FOR SALE WITH CRUISES FROM LONG BEACH
Carnival Cruise Line have opened reservations for the inaugural season of its next new ship to showcase Carnival Fun Italian Style experiences, Carnival Firenze™, which will begin sailing year-round from Long Beach, Calif. starting in May 2024 through April 2025.
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WTTC unveils world-first global Travel & Tourism’s water footprint
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center have unveiled groundbreaking new data detailing the total water usage of the global Travel & Tourism sector.

THE RITZ-CARLTON DEBUTS IN MELBOURNE
Set Above the City Skyline, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne Celebrates Ancient Stories and Vibrant Cultures with Stunning Design and Immersive Experiences

New WTTC environmental data reveals Italy’s Travel & Tourism sector’s climate footprint
New groundbreaking data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center reveals the climate footprint of the Travel & Tourism sector in Italy.

Disney Cruise Line Announces Inaugural Sailings to New Island Destination
Disney Cruise Line announced today the inaugural dates and select itineraries for its new island destination in The Bahamas, headlining a season full of new and guest-favorite itineraries around the world in summer 2024.

BOOKING.COM HITS A HOME RUN AS THE OFFICIAL ONLINE TRAVEL PARTNER OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Digital travel leader inks deal with MLB, making it easier for everyone to book Baseball-inspired trips across the U.S. American and National League Division Series Now Presented by Booking.com

Princess Cruises Announces Lavazza as Official Coffee Partner
Princess Cruises, the world's most iconic cruise brand, today announced that world-renowned coffee brand, Lavazza, is now the line's Official Coffee Partner. For more than 120 years, Lavazza has expressed the essence of real Italian coffee, with a passion for superior quality.

TAP AIR PORTUGAL MAKES OVER €65 MILLION PROFIT IN 2022
TAP Air Portugal closed 2022 with a net profit of €65.6 million, an increase of €1,664.7 million on the previous year. Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), including non-recurring items of €19.4 million, was also positive at €268.2 million.

Hawaiian Airlines and Gevo Enter into Sustainable Aviation Fuel Sales Agreement
Hawaiian Airlines today announced that it has reached an agreement with biofuel company Gevo, Inc. to purchase 50 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) over five years. Gevo expects to supply the SAF from a facility to be constructed in the Midwestern United States and begin deliveries to Hawaiian's gateway cities in California starting in 2029.

IHG to Expand Egypt Portfolio with Three New Luxury Hotels
The signing will add three hotels to IHG’s country portfolio across brands including InterContinental, voco and Crowne Plaza