Travel News Page 1503
Tourism industry expects a busier than normal fall season
2022 is shaping to be a good year for Hawaiʻi tourism. So far, nearly 5.5 million people have visited the islands this year, spending $11.2 billion. While there were 13% fewer visitors compared to the first seven months of 2019, spending rose nearly 6%.
Plans for Edinburgh tourist tax unveiled
Nicola Sturgeon announced on Tuesday that the Scottish Government will introduce a Bill that would give councils the power to enact tourist tax schemes. According to the City of Edinburgh Council, it could generate £15 million each year.
VisitEngland annual survey for 2021 highlights impact on visitor attractions
The survey shows that while visits to visitor attractions in England increased by 30% overall last year compared to 2020, as attractions began to reopen and build back from the pandemic, 2021 visitor numbers were still down 55% on 2019
BROWN’S HOTEL ANNOUNCES DATES FOR ITS AUTUMN ART WALKS
Brown’s, a Rocco Forte Hotel has announced they are partnering with John Martin, Director of John Martin Gallery in Mayfair for their autumn Art Walks.
JetBlue Vacations’ Insider Experience Program Expands to Nassau
JetBlue Travel Products, a subsidiary of JetBlue Airways today announced the expansion of its Insider Experience program for JetBlue Vacations packages to Nassau, Bahamas.
Leisure Travel Demand Fuels Hyatt’s Rooms Growth in Asia Pacific
Expanding footprint of luxury and lifestyle hotels and resorts sees Hyatt’s brands entering new markets across the region, offering unique experiences to guests, World of Hyatt members and customers
PortAventura World is showcasing its longest and most sustainable Halloween celebration
The longest and most terrifying season in PortAventura World’s history, which will last for more than 50 days, is here with big new additions. From 24th September until 13th November, thrill-seekers will be able to visit 6 passages of terror, as well as a wide range of shows involving more than 200 artists with almost 200 hours of shows per week.
Holland America Becomes First and Only Cruise Line Certified Sustainable for Alaska Seafood
Holland America Line has been awarded Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification — making it the first and only cruise line to achieve this distinguished credential by serving only fresh, certified sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood.
LUX South Ari Atoll Elevates Wellbeing Experience
Highlighting the signature LUX* ME concept, a holistic approach to wellbeing, LUX* South Ari Atoll celebrates its new partnership with Technogym, the leading provider of fitness experiences, and launches the latest advanced fitness equipment.
London City Airport welcomes SUN-AIR’s services to Billund
Following a summer where 70% of the airport’s passengers were travelling for leisure, business traffic resumed in earnest Monday including the return of SUN-AIR and services to Billund.
Swissport extends airport ground services and air cargo handling with Air Tanzania
Swissport and Air Tanzania have extended their partnership at the airline’s Dar es Salaam home base for two more years until 2024. Swissport has been providing airport ground services and air cargo handling to Air Tanzania since early 2020
Cathay Pacific & The Hong Kong Polytechnic University collaborate on Cadet Pilot training programme
Cathay Pacific and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (September 5, 2022) signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on a new integrated course for Cathay Pacific’s Cadet Pilot training programme that will cultivate local aviation industry talent and develop Hong Kong as a hub for aviation training.