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Air India Selects Up to 290 Boeing Jets to Serve Its Strategy for Sustainable Growth
Boeing and Air India today announced the carrier has selected Boeing’s family of fuel-efficient airplanes to expand its future fleet with plans to invest in 190 737 MAX, 20 787 Dreamliner and 10 777X airplanes.
IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts its first Vignette Collection hotel in the Americas
IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates the debut of Vignette Collection in the Americas with the opening of Yours Truly DC. Vignette Collection, the newest brand in IHG’s fast-growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, is a family of distinct luxury hotels connected by a shared vision that travel can benefit local people and places. Nestled within Washington, D.C.‘s eclectic Dupont Circle, Yours Truly is a bohemian-inspired haven designed to feel like a warm, welcoming home.
80 Years of Ivalo Airport and 70 Years of Oulu Airport
This year, Finavia celebrates the major anniversaries of two of its airports. Ivalo and Oulu airports will celebrate their 80th and 70th anniversaries, respectively.
Spirit Airlines and Lynn University Launch Groundbreaking Pilot Pathway Program
Aspiring pilots can now join the fast track to a rewarding career at one of the nation’s fastest-growing airlines while they finish college. Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) and Lynn University today announced the launch of the Spirit Wings Pilot Pathway program at Lynn’s Burton D. Morgan College of Aeronautics in Boca Raton, Florida.
Discover Qatar’s Exclusive Transit Tour of State-of-the-Art Stadiums
Discover Qatar (DQ) has launched three new additions to its spectacular series of Transit Tours that highlight Qatar’s position as the principal destination for sports activities following the success of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
HOME OF LUXURY by ITB Makes In-Person Debut at World’s Largest Travel Trade Show
The HOME OF LUXURY by ITB is celebrating its in-person debut at the World’s Largest Travel Trade Show ITB Berlin. It offers luxury tourism buyers and providers a unique environment and features networking events and meetings in a special atmosphere as well as panels and lectures at the ITB Berlin Convention
PATA and Visa team up to support small and medium-sized tourism businesses
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is delighted to announce the start of a new collaboration with Visa to extend the Tourism Destination Resilience (TDR) Programme and continue to help build a more resilient and sustainable tourism industry.
AirAsia relaunches seven China destinations for 2023
As AirAsia returns to service stronger than ever post-pandemic, the airline is set to fly even higher with the relaunch of seven international destinations in China.
Airbnb.org Provides Free Temporary Housing for Displaced Earthquake Survivors and First Responders
Airbnb.org is working with non-profit organizations and government entities to offer free, temporary housing to survivors of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, and to relief workers.
Finnair celebrates one year of innovative travel
Finnair are celebrating one year since the launch of their elevated long-haul experience, as they continue to bring innovation to the sky. Exactly a year ago, on 14 February 2022, the Nordic carrier Finnair brought its new spacious, long-haul look to the skies as the first refurbished A350 departed Helsinki.
SAINT LUCIA LAUNCHES NEW VISITOR EXPERIENCE: NATIONAL BAR EXPERIENCE
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) has launched a new visitor experience called Kabawé Krawl. A nationally mapped bar trail, it is designed to promote the local nightlife, food and culture within Saint Lucia’s communities.
GLOBAL TOURISM RESILIENCE CONFERENCE TO FEATURE IMPRESSIVE ROSTER OF EXPERT SPEAKERS
The historic, first-of-its-kind Global Tourism Resilience Conference, taking place in Jamaica this February 15-17, 2023 will feature a well-rounded roster of high-profile panelists and moderators who will be participating in the event.