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FITUR Talent 2025 highlights technology and personalization as key drivers for the future of tourism

FITUR Talent 2025 highlights technology and personalization as key drivers for the future of tourism

24 January 2025 Press Release Travel Events News

Talent as a driving force for the development of tourism was the central theme of the sixth edition of FITUR Talent, the section of the International Tourism Trade Fair organized by FITUR in collaboration with EDUCACIÓN 3.0. Under the slogan ‘How to Attract and Retain Talent in the Tourism Industry: Best Practices and Success Stories’, this space hosted high-level presentations with participation from HR experts, academic institutions, companies, and industry leaders who shared their knowledge and experience in the sector.

nhow London Launches New Hot Desking Package

nhow London Launches New Hot Desking Package

24 January 2025 Press Release Hotel News

Shoreditch hotel nhow London (https://www.nhow-hotels.com/en/nhow-london) has launched a new hot desking package for creatives where riotous design, cool beats and tasty bites combine to feed the imagination (and stomachs) of guests in need of a temporary workspace.

DidaTravel Unveils 2025 Chinese New Year Travel Trends

DidaTravel Unveils 2025 Chinese New Year Travel Trends

24 January 2025 Press Release Organisations & Operators

DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel distribution company, today unveiled the key traveller trends during the 2025 Chinese New Year period. This year, the Chinese New Year, which marks the Year of the Snake, spans an eight - day holiday from Tuesday, January 28, to Tuesday, February 4. According to DidaTravel’s booking data, total outbound hotel bookings during the Chinese New Year showed a 48% increase compared to 2024.

Air Canada gets ready to close the gate on New Year deals

Air Canada gets ready to close the gate on New Year deals

24 January 2025 Press Release Airline News

Canada’s largest airline and flag carrier, Air Canada, has made the ‘final call’ for its first sale of 2025, offering customers cut-price connections to Canada. The sale, which includes a number of the airline’s most popular transatlantic destinations, aims to inspire Brits looking to land a dream holiday in 2025.

Minister of Tourism Champions Better Labour Market Arrangements for Jamaica’s Tourism Workers

Minister of Tourism Champions Better Labour Market Arrangements for Jamaica’s Tourism Workers

Following the annual strategic meeting with Inverotel, one of the largest Spanish hotel investment groups, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett has negotiated better labour market arrangements for the backbone of Jamaica’s tourism sector - its dedicated workforce. The meeting included key representatives from Inverotel and senior tourism officials in the margins of FITUR, the leading tourism trade fair held in Spain. Established in 2007, the Inverotel Group currently has 18 members from various hotel chains, which together have around 100,000 rooms in the Americas and the Caribbean. The discussion, led by the Minister, focused on a comprehensive plan that will address three critical areas: housing accessibility, professional development through training, and retirement security. “Our tourism workers are the heart and soul of Jamaica’s hospitality sector,” said Minister Bartlett. “This initiative represents the commitment of our largest investors to our workers’ well-being and professional growth, ensuring a sustainable future for both our employees and the sector,” he added.

United Airlines Achieves Record Fourth Quarter Profit Well Ahead Of Expectations

United Airlines Achieves Record Fourth Quarter Profit Well Ahead Of Expectations

23 January 2025 Press Release Airline News

United Airlines (UAL) has reported full-year and fourth-quarter 2024 financial results. The company had full-year pre-tax earnings of $4.2 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 7.3%; adjusted pre-tax earnings1 of $4.6 billion, with an adjusted pre-tax margin1 of 8.1%. The company also achieved full-year diluted earnings per share of $9.45; adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $10.61, at the better end of the 2024 guidance provided at the start of the year of $9.00 to $11.00.

Troy Haas, CEO of Brownell, Joins WTTC

Troy Haas, CEO of Brownell, Joins WTTC

23 January 2025 Press Release Organisations & Operators

The World Travel & Tourism Council ( WTTC) proudly welcomes Troy Haas, CEO of Brownell to its distinguished membership, bringing unparalleled expertise in global luxury travel. Founded in 1887, Brownell is North America’s oldest travel agency, rooted in innovation since its inception. What started as a bold venture with 10 intrepid travelers aboard the SS Devonia to Switzerland, has grown into one of the most prestigious travel agencies in the world.