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Korean Air CEO: Get ready for the aviation industry’s comeback
In his New Year’s address to the Korean Air team, Korean Air’s Chairman and CEO, Walter Cho, emphasized the importance of gaining a competitive edge as the aviation industry normalizes post-COVID. Cho also confirmed the company’s plans to successfully complete the acquisition of Asiana Airlines in 2023.
UEFA Champions League themed aircraft of Turkish Airlines is in the skies
Turkish Airlines, best European carrier, designed a special aircraft for UEFA Champions League, one of the world’s most followed sports events.
Emirates signs pact to support visitor arrivals to The Bahamas
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has sealed an agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas to promote tourism to the Caribbean archipelago.
China Airlines Expands Presence in Vietnam
China Airlines officially launched direct flights between Taipei and Da Nang. An important travel hub in Vietnam, Da Nang is China Airlines’ third scheduled service in the country and the first addition to the network in 2023.
America’s Favorite Spas of 2022 by State
What are the favorite resort, hotel, health, and mineral hot spring spas in your state? Spas of America has announced the most popular USA spas of 2022
CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi hosts The CLYMB Games and welcomes international skydiving teams from overseas
CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi hosted international skydiving teams from overseas who arrived at the UAE’s ultimate indoor adventure hub to compete head-to-head in The CLYMB Games.
IBERIA MOST ON-TIME AIRLINE IN EUROPE IN 2022 CIRIUM REPORT REVEALS
Iberia has been named as the European leader for airline on-time performance for 2022 by Cirium, the global aviation analytics leader.
Trip.com Group reflects on its part played in a year of recovery
2022 saw Trip.com Group help drive the long-awaited recovery of the embattled global travel and tourism sector as it revived from the pandemic. The company delivered resilient results in the third quarter of the past year, despite the continued disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 resurgence in China.
AlUla sets the stage for the next big tourism boom
AlUla is home to historic treasures, including the Nabataean city of Hegra, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site, and the tombs of Dadan, the stone-built capital of the Dadanite and Lihyanite Kingdoms
Over six million tourists visited Kurdistan Region in 2022
More than six million tourists, mainly from the central and southern Iraqi provinces, are estimated to have visited Kurdistan Region last year, the region’s tourism authority said on Saturday.
NYC tourism industry rebounds by 71% since 2021
NYC tourism industry rebounds by 71% since 2021. City tourism industry leaders say they have an optimistic outlook for the new year.
Dubai scraps 30% alcohol tax and licence fee in apparent bid to boost tourism
Dubai has scrapped its 30% alcohol tax in an apparent bid to boost tourism. It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences - something anyone who intends to drink needs to carry.