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Cathay Expands Partnership for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program
Cathay is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability by welcoming three new partners into its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme, aimed at reducing carbon emissions in the aviation industry
Shannon Airport Achieves Impressive 29% Passenger Growth in 2023, Bolstering Irish Economy
Shannon Airport in Ireland experienced a remarkable surge in growth in 2023, welcoming 1.958 million passengers, marking a 29% increase from the previous year and achieving the highest passenger numbers since 2009.
Iberia Announces Creation of New Company to Secure Future Amid Airport Licensing Changes
In response to recent airport licensing changes that impacted Iberia’s operations at eight airports in its network, the airline has unveiled a strategic plan to create a new company, majority-owned by the IAG group with Iberia as the majority stakeholder.
Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen Celebrates Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day with Exquisite Dining
Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen is gearing up for two exciting winter celebrations in 2024: Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day. For Chinese New Year, the hotel’s Cantonese restaurant, Zhuo Yue Xuan, offers four distinct menu options, featuring creative Cantonese classics, while traditional treats and hampers make for perfect gifts.
Ahead of FITUR BEONx launches study revealing the highest prices ever recorded
Spanish hospitality sees unprecedented growth post-COVID, surpassing pre-pandemic limits. According to INE, prices surged by 14.68% (2002-2020) and skyrocketed 27.98% in only the last two years.
World Bank Reps Discuss “Future of Tourism in the Caribbean” Study with Minister Bartlett
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (2nd left) presents a special gift to members of the World Bank team
ITB Berlin Convention 2024: Programme is now available online
The ITB Berlin Convention 2024 explores the future of travel. Under the motto “Pioneer the Transition in Travel & Tourism. Together”, numerous experts will also be looking at artificial intelligence, chatbots and machine learning from 5 to 7 March. The top-class congress programme is available online now.
B2B now drives 33% of sales for Civitatis
Collaborations with travel agencies and other B2B sales channels now represent 33% of the company’s total sales volume since opening up the sales channel in 2018.
B2B accommodation seller Prime Travel Service achieves sales of 1.173 million room nights in 2023
Prime Travel Service, a rapidly expanding B2B travel intermediary specialising in global accommodations based in Turkey, confirms reaching sales of 1.173 million room nights in 2023
Dubai named ‘No.1 global destination’ in Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards
Dubai has secured the coveted No.1 global destination ranking in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best Destinations Awards for an unprecedented third successive year – becoming the first city to achieve the milestone.
RIYADH SEASON ANNOUNCES THE NEW BLVD RUNWAY, FEATURING WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCES
H.E. Advisor Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GeA) has announced the start of construction of the new BLVD Runway, as one of the Riyadh Season zones, in cooperation with Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia). The zone offers fresh adventures on five planes.
Qatar Airways Touches Down its Inaugural Flight in Medan, Indonesia
Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Medan has touched down at Kualanamu International Airport on Monday, 15 January 2024, marking Medan the airline’s third destination in the Republic of Indonesia. The new direct service will complement the award-winning airline’s over 40 weekly flights to Jakarta and Bali.