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Turks and Caicos Eliminates Tourism Board in Favor of DMO
Turks and Caicos is doing away with the TCI Tourist Board and replacing it with a destination management organization.
Saudi Arabia on an unstoppable tourism rise, surpassing Dubai
In terms of visitor numbers, Saudi Arabia’s tourism industry remains bigger than Dubai’s. In the first quarter of this year, the Kingdom had 7.8 million tourists, while Dubai had 4.7 million.
LONDON WILL HOST THE INAUGURAL WORLD’S 50 BEST HOTELS AWARDS CEREMONY ON 19 SEPTEMBER 2023
The World’s 50 Best Hotels, the 50 Best brand’s first global launch since 2009, will hold its debut awards gala at the Guildhall in London, United Kingdom
RYANAIR REPORTS FULL YEAR PROFIT OF €1.43BN DUE TO STRONG TRAFFIC RECOVERY & FAVOURABLE OIL HEDGES
Ryanair Holdings plc has reported a Q4 loss of €154m but a full-year PAT of €1.43bn, compared to a PY loss of (€355m), due to strong FY traffic recovery, improving fares, industry leading cost base and advantageous fuel hedges.
QANTAS ANNOUNCES BOARD CHANGES
The Qantas Group has today announced two changes to its Board, as the national carrier continues to focus on renewal.
Turkish Airlines Unites Passengers with Prestigious Brand Ferragamo
Türkiye’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, continues its efforts to offer passengers a more comfortable travel experience with recent innovations. Raising its privileged travel concept even higher, Turkish Airlines is offering the prestigious brand Ferragamo to its Business Class passengers.
Qatar Airways and Air Seychelles Sign Codeshare Agreement
The “World’s Best Airline” and the “Indian Ocean’s Leading Airline” team up to offer exciting inter-island travel and more
Thompson Hotels Brand to Launch in Palm Springs, California
Slated for late 2023, the 168-room Thompson Palm Springs will celebrate the spirit of the famed California destination
Submissions Invited for PATA Face of the Future 2023
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is now accepting submissions for the PATA Face of the Future 2023. The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2023.
Yosemite’s waterfalls at their best in the last 40 years
Yosemite’s largest waterfalls peak in April, May and into June, with some falls (including the park’s signature, Yosemite Falls) running dry by late summer.
United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Add Live Activities for iPhone
Just in time for summer travel, new feature provides flyers real-time access to flight information at a glance
New Terminal One at JFK Announces New Partnership with Korean Air
The strategic long-term partnership agreement with Korean Air secures future growth for the New Terminal One, adding to a roster of premium international airlines