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Surge in Longer Stays in the Southwest Is Driving Early Summer Bookings for Landal GreenParks UK
Landal GreenParks UK, the UK’s fastest growing company offering holiday breaks in nature, has seen a 24% YoY increase in summer bookings driven by longer staycations in the Southwest region. The self-catering holiday specialist has seen a 57% increase in 14-night stays YoY in the region, with 60% of bookings for durations of seven-nights or longer showcasing a growing trend for extended summer breaks.
NexusTours shines with Tripadvisor® Travelers’ Choice Award 2024 across multiple destinations
NexusTours – the leading Destination Management Company (DMC) in the Caribbean, Central America, and North America, and part of GoNexus Group, a premier experiences and mobility travel group – is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Tripadvisor® - the world’s largest travel guidance platform- Travelers’ Choice Award 2024 for “Things to Do” marking the third consecutive year that NexusTours has received this prestigious recognition.
“Amazing Green Fest 2024” marks new milestones in TAT’s sustainable tourism direction
The event is TAT’s first ‘Carbon Neutral Event’, while the long-standing Amazing Thailand logo now boasts a heart-shaped leaf signifying sustainability
Intrepid Travel names Payton Iheme as Chief Impact Officer
Intrepid Travel, a certified B Corp and leader in responsible travel, has announced the appointment of Payton Iheme to the newly created role of Chief Impact Officer. Based in Washington D.C, Payton will lead Intrepid Travel’s global sustainability and impact initiatives as well as its not-for-profit, the Intrepid Foundation. She will report to Intrepid Travel’s CEO, James Thornton.
Turkish Airlines announces 7.7% passenger capacity increase and strong Q2 revenue
Turkish Airlines has reported a 7.7% passenger capacity increase for Q2, carrying 22.1 million customers despite industry wide challenges including geopolitical tensions, supply chain complications and aircraft engines issues. While IATA data shows that most carriers hit pre-pandemic levels for passenger loads in Q2, Turkish Airlines carried 38% more customers than in 2019.
THE BEST OF GREAT BRITAIN FROM COAST TO COAST
Rocco Forte Hotels has proudly partnered with The Polizzi Collection to create a joint itinerary, celebrating the many advantages of visiting the Great British coastline. With a flexible starting point and two nights recommended at each hotel, the tour invites guests to experience both Rocco Forte Hotels UK properties, The Balmoral in Edinburgh and Brown’s Hotel in London, and two of The Polizzi Collection Hotels, Hotel Endsleigh in Devon and Hotel Tresanton in Cornwall.
SHIP STICKS AND OMNI HOTELS & RESORTS PARTNER TO TRANSFORM GOLF TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
Omni Hotels & Resorts – the official hotel of the PGA TOUR® and PGA of America – announces a strategic partnership with Ship Sticks, the leading provider of golf club and luggage shipping services. Aimed at elevating the guest experience across its premier golf destinations, the partnership integrates Ship Sticks’ reliable shipping services seamlessly into Omni’s renowned hospitality offerings, ensuring that guests can conveniently ship their golf clubs directly to Omni properties.
INSPIRING NEW FILM FOR THE PENINSULA SPOTLIGHTS THE TRANSCENDENT ALLURE OF TRAVEL
For the newest instalment of its global “Peninsula Perspectives” brand campaign – which honours both the personal histories of its employees, and the distinctive cities around the world that it calls home – The Peninsula has released an uplifting film featuring Kam Tsui, a tenured team member at its flagship hotel with an iconic role as one of the hotel’s Peninsula Pages.
JACK XIAO NAMED CHINA OPERATIONS SVP
Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) is delighted to welcome Jack Xiao as its new Senior Vice President - Operations, China. Stationed at the company’s Shanghai office, Mr. Xiao will oversee LHG’s mainland China portfolio of hotels and resorts while also supervising the group’s functional teams for the market, including Sales, Revenue, Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, and Design and Technical Services.
Delta will add service from Detroit to Tulum and Los Angeles to Mazatlán this winter
Delta will add service from Detroit to Tulum and Los Angeles to Mazatlán this winter as Aeromexico launches service from Atlanta and Los Angeles to Manzanillo, Newark to Mexico City and Denver to Monterrey.
RYANAIR CELEBRATES 30 YEARS AND 30 MILLION PASSENGERS AT PRESTWICK AIRPORT
Ryanair, Europe’s No. 1 airline, has celebrated carrying 30 million passengers through Prestwick in its 30 years of operations. Ryanair was the first low-cost airline to operate at Prestwick, starting with its first flight from Dublin Airport back in 1994. Ryanair now operates 10 routes to/from Prestwick, connecting 3 countries across Europe with its 2 Prestwick based aircraft – an investment of $200m and supporting over 500 local jobs, including 60 high-paid, high-skilled aviation jobs.
Air Charter Service names new Private Jets Director for Dubai
Leading aircraft charter broker, Air Charter Service, has promoted Muzamil El-Zein to the position of Private Jets Director of its Dubai office.