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Queen Elizabeth II’s death set to spark massive demand for London hotels
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II earlier this week, London could see a surge in demand for accommodation as visitors flock to the British capital to pay their respects to the country’s longest-serving monarch.
Vietnam welcomes over 1.44 million int’l arrivals
Vietnam has welcomed more than 1.44 million international arrivals in the first eight months of 2022, a 13.7-fold rise from a year earlier, thanks to the reopening to foreign tourists and the resumption of international air routes, data showed.
Turkish Airlines inks codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles
Flag carrier Turkish Airlines has signed a codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles that is mainly aimed at boosting its partnership in bid to maximise the travel opportunities offered to the passengers of both airlines through its flight networks.
Airline executive is urging the Thai government to put off further the proposed Thailand tourist tax
A top airline executive is urging the Thai government to put off further the proposed Thailand Tourism Fee (TTF) which was postponed from August to later in the year. The levy which is to be collected by airlines flying into Thailand from passengers was put on hold after a top Tourism Ministry official said it was not clear yet how it would apply to visitors arriving by sea and by land.
Greek tourism revenues to reach €20 bln this year
Tourism in Greece is on track to yield record high revenues this year, exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to local officials, industry experts and analysts. “2022 has been an amazing year for Greek tourism…
Vistara launches direct daily services to Jaipur from Mumbai
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, today (5 September 2022) announced the addition of Jaipur (Rajasthan) to its domestic network with direct connectivity to and from Mumbai, starting 30 September 2022.
Finnair welcomes new Senior Vice President, Strategy and Fleet Christine Rovelli
Christine Rovelli, MBA, 48, has been appointed Senior Vice President, Strategy and Fleet, and member of the Executive Board at Finnair as of 1 October 2022.
Norwegian unveils its summer schedule for 2023
A continued strong focus on the core Nordic markets and an improved offering on popular city and beach destinations across Europe are key elements in Norwegian’s summer schedule for 2023.
Deutsche Hospitality announces the opening of IntercityHotel Muscat
IntercityHotel Muscat, the hotel brand’s third property in the Sultanate of Oman, has opened its doors on 1st September 2022. The new hotel building is located within the Ministry and Embassy district of Al Khuwair and is part of the prestigious A’Raya development Complex.
ITE HCMC 2022 attracts large number of buyers and visitors
The International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2022 (ITE HCMC 2022) opened on the afternoon of September 9 to welcome people and tourists to visit and buy tours.
Vietnam debuts as Asia’s leading nature destination
Vietnam has surpassed China, India and Nepal to win “Asia’s leading nature destination” title at this year’s World Travel Awards. This is the first time Vietnam has been honored in this category.
4 Vietnamese airlines earn kudos at World Travel Awards
Four Vietnamese carriers have been named winners in different categories at this year’s World Travel Awards, with Vietravel Airlines present for the first time since establishment.