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IHG debuts voco brand in India with a signing in Jim Corbett
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Satyadeo Hospitality Private Limited to convert Corbet Aamond Spa & Resort into India’s first voco hotel.
VISIT FLORIDA Highlights Incredible Year for Florida Tourism
VISIT FLORIDA highlighted an amazing year for Florida’s tourism industry driven by the efforts of the state’s official tourism marketing corporation. Throughout 2022, VISIT FLORIDA’s marketing initiatives – initiatives that are frequently done in collaborative partnership with local and regional tourism industry partners throughout Florida – have consistently yielded record-breaking visitation growth, and reinforced Florida’s position as one of the top vacation destinations in the world
Angkor Archaeological Park Attracts 287,454 Foreign Tourists in 2022
The Angkor Archaeological Park welcomed 287,454 foreign visitors in 2022, earning over US$11.5 million from ticket sales, the state-owned Angkor Enterprise said in a news release
Cambodia’s Tallest Buddha Statue to be Built on Bokor Mountain
The 108-metre-high Buddha statue will be erected on top of Bokor Mountain at the Preah Monivong Bokor National Park in Kampot province, making it the tallest Buddha statue in Cambodia.
Queen Mary 2 celebrates Liberty’s first store at sea with launch of limited-edition scarf.
A limited-edition Cunard x Liberty scarf has been launched to celebrate Liberty’s first store at sea. The store – which opened on Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 in October 2022 – features the brand’s best-selling items, including silk pyjama sets, purses and bags, as well as two colourways of the special Cunard x Liberty scarf.
Norwegian had 1.3 million passengers in December – domestic Christmas travels on par with 2019
In December, Norwegian had more than 1.3 million passengers, an increase of 41 percent compared to December 2021. During 2022 Norwegian had 18 million passengers.
JetBlue Vacations and Uber Offer Free Vouchers for Rides to and From Select Airports
JetBlue Travel Products, a subsidiary of JetBlue Airways have announced a pilot program with Uber, which offers JetBlue Vacations customers who booked flight + hotel packages to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale or Las Vegas a free $20 voucher from Uber for airport transfers.
WTTC reacts to the imposition of travel restrictions on Chinese travellers
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: “After nearly three years, it is great news that China is finally opening up. Chinese visitors around the world contributed U.S.$ 253 billion to the global economy in 2019
DELTA INTRODUCES FAST, FREE ONBOARD WI-FI
Delta will offer fast, free Wi-Fi in partnership with T-Mobile to all customers on board most domestic mainline flights beginning Feb. 1 – the first major U.S. airline to offer free Wi-Fi as a core element of its customer experience
RYANAIR EXPECTS TO REPORT STRONGER Q3
Ryanair Holdings plc said it expects to report a stronger than expected Q3 (end 31 Dec.) PAT of close to €200m. Strong pent-up travel demand over the holiday season for the first time in 3 years, with no adverse impact from Covid or the war in Ukraine, stimulated stronger than expected peak Christmas/New Year traffic and fares.
Etihad Airways doubles flights to Bangkok to meet soaring demand
Etihad Airways is boosting its flights to Bangkok, Thailand by doubling its frequency. From 26 March 2023, the airline will fly twice a day on the Abu Dhabi – Bangkok route, providing a total of 14 weekly nonstop services to Bangkok Airport (BKK).
Southwest Airlines CEO Bob Jordan Provides Update on Taking Care of our Customers
CEO Bob Jordan shared the following update on the airline's recovery progress and what we are doing to take care of our Customers.