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Kempinski Hotels launches new website
Another important milestone in Kempinski Hotels’ 125th anniversary year has been achieved. The international luxury hotel group has launched its new website, which features a contemporary layout and emphasises on visuals while being built on a secure, cloud-based platform with a responsive and scalable architecture.
Delta to welcome nearly 6M passengers this Thanksgiving season
With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching and travel demand continuing to soar, Delta anticipates the airline will carry nearly 6 million customers from Nov. 18-29, averaging close to 500,000 customers per day.
Korean Air to add flights to China, Japan and Israel
Korean Air will soon resume operations on more routes to China, Japan and Israel after a long COVID hiatus, resuming services to Shanghai, Nanjing and Qingdao in China; Sapporo and Okinawa in Japan; and Tel Aviv, Israel.
MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL NAMED AS ONE OF THE 10 MOST SUSTAINABLE HOTEL CHAINS IN THE WORLD
Meliá Hotels International, the leading hotel company in Spain and one of the fastest growing chains in the Asia-Pacific region, has been named one of the top 10 hotel companies in sustainability by the prestigious Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School.
Don’t overlook the long-term value of younger travellers
Countries must see younger travellers as an investment despite new obstacles to growing this market sector, experts have urged. A WTM London audience heard how younger travellers were the first to return after Covid and collectively had the most disposable income.
Oman proudly hosts the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2022 in Muscat
World Travel Awards (WTA) hosted its Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2022 in Muscat, Oman in partnership with Oman Airports. The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from across the world are attending the red-carpet gala reception in the fascinating sultanate today, 11 November.
Technology could help travel attract customers despite looming recession
Addressing consumer demand for technology and sustainability could keep travel business better able to survive the economic downturn, a session heard at World Travel Market (WTM) London.
WTM, London Best Stand Winners of 2022 Announced
The winners of the World Travel Market, London 2022 best stand competition have been announced. Judges narrowed down their pick of the stands across five hotly contested categories.
Ministers highlight importance of tourism jobs in sector’s sustainable recovery
Tourism ministers from around the globe say supporting local workers and small businesses is a vital element of the sector’s sustainable recovery from the pandemic.
Etihad Airways and SATAVIA collaborate
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is implementing contrail prevention on a special NetZero flight during the COP27 event as part of its continuing partnership with SATAVIA.
Radisson Hotel Group drives growth in Thailand with first Radisson Individuals project in Pattaya
Lewit Hotel Pattaya, a member of Radisson Individuals becomes the Group’s inaugural property on the Eastern Seaboard, as diverse development and flexible business models stimulate growth in APAC.
Travel ‘a flag bearer for LGBT+ community but can do more.
Travel is flying the flag for LGBT+ causes but more needs to be done. That was the message from a WTM London panel, with participants urging the industry to take a stand.