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Turks and Caicos Islands Nominated For Three World Travel Awards
The Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board is elated to report that the Turks and Caicos Islands is a nominee for three 2022 World Travel Awards: World’s Leading Beach Destination, World’s Leading Island Destination, as well as World’s Most Romantic Destination. The World Travel Awards Grand Final Ceremony will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Al Bustan Palace, a Ritz-Carlton Hotel, in Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
Gitex 2022: tech at the top of Dubai’s priorities, says Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has said Gitex Global helped to place technology among Dubai’s top priorities. He said the event, which runs until Friday at Dubai World Trade Centre, made the emirate a key technology centre.
Southwest Airlines Launches ‘Go With Heart’ Brand Campaign
Southwest Airlines today launched a new brand campaign, “Go with Heart,” showcasing the carrier’s points of difference, including bags fly free®,no change or cancellation fees,points don’t expire, and flight credits don’t expire.
American Airlines Makes Equity Investment in Universal Hydrogen
American Airlines today announced its strategic equity investment in Universal Hydrogen Co., a company building a green hydrogen distribution and logistics network for aviation. The investment supports American’s science based targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2035, and ultimately its commitment to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2050
Virgin Atlantic serves up a flavoursome Autumn/Winter feast from 38,000 feet
Virgin Atlantic has launched its new Autumn/Winter menu across all cabins from 5th October, with a focus on seasonal comfort and destination inspired dishes.
The Era of The Silver Traveller
Avani Hotels inspires Grey Gap Year Globe Trotters When hearing the phrase gap year, one’s mind may conjure visions of journeying through unknown lands, traversing awe-inspiring landscapes, sampling mouthwatering street food and meeting new friends from all over the world. But roughing it in a hostel dormitory room? Not on Avani’s watch!
WTTC welcomes the agreement on a collective Long-term Aspirational Goal
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “This is an historic agreement, and we are delighted that countries have chosen a common path towards a net zero carbon emissions goal for aviation. “Together with WTTC’s Net Zero Roadmap, the global Travel & Tourism sector is now leading the way to ensure a more sustainable future.”
Honeywell today announced a new, innovative ethanol-to-jet fuel (ETJ) processing technology
Honeywell today announced a new, innovative ethanol-to-jet fuel (ETJ) processing technology that allows producers to convert corn-based, cellulosic, or sugar-based ethanol into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Depending on the type of ethanol feedstock used, jet fuel produced from Honeywell’s ethanol-to-jet fuel process can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80% on a total lifecycle basis, compared to petroleum-based jet fuel.1
Fiji Airways pursues WorldClass rating
Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Carrier has made a Fiji Day pledge to achieve APEX WorldClass accreditation by October 2023.
Atlas Ocean Voyages has taken delivery of its new 200-guest World Traveller
Atlas Ocean Voyages has taken delivery of its new 200-guest World Traveller, which will be officially named on November 20. The handover ceremony took place earlier this week, on board the vessel at the West Sea shipyard, where the yacht-style ship was built.
BAT OUT OF HELL - THE MUSICAL GOES FULL THROTTLE FOR SOLD-OUT OPENING NIGHT AT PARIS LAS VEGAS
Bat Out of Hell – The Musical celebrated its highly anticipated official opening in its brand-new, immersive theatre at Paris Las Vegas on Oct. 7, 2022. The sold-out audience filled with VIPs, rock fans and musical theatre enthusiasts alike were treated to an electrifying performance of back-to-back hit numbers from Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf’s best-selling albums including “Bat Out of Hell” and “Bat Out of Hell: Back to Hell,”
Trip.com data reveals APAC and European travellers hurry to book trips to Japan
Trip.com data reveals an enormous booking spike and high search volumes to Japan as the destination ends travel restrictions.