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Havila Voyages Extends Geirangerfjord Season for 2025
Havila Voyages has announced that from 2025 it is extending its season sailing into the UNESCO World Heritage Geirangerford to include April and May. The cruise line currently operates into the world-famous fjord during the Summer months, from June to August.
80th Anniversary of D-Day: Record Attendance for This Outstanding Event
To mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, visitors from all over the world gathered in Normandy to commemorate the largest military operation in modern history. With the numerous official ceremonies, historical exhibitions and re-enactments, Normandy was in the spotlight throughout an intense week, particularly from 5 to 7 June, when the moving images of the tributes paid to the soldiers and veterans by many heads of state were relayed around the world.
Human Capital Development Critical to Prepare Tourism Workers for New Age in Tourism with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI), the latest global phenomenon, was a major focus at the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York, where a Ministerial forum looked at leveraging AI for tourism development. During the discussions, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett highlighted that this technology will be the new frontier for Caribbean tourism and must be harnessed properly to enable more seamlessness within the industry.
An Adventurous Summer in the Azores Atlantic Archipelago
TAP Air Portugal is offering customers up to 25% off return flights from Lisbon to the Azores when they add a stopover in Portugal to their booking. Through TAP’s popular and award-winning stopover programme, customers visiting the far-flung Atlantic Archipelago of the Azores can also explore Portugal for up to 10 days at no extra cost on their outward or return journey.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS CELEBRATES LAUNCH FLIGHTS TO EIGHT MORE DESTINATIONS THIS JUNE
In a massive boost to its network schedule, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating the launch of flights to eight destinations this June, taking the total number of operating routes this summer to 76.
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Finnair reveals brand-new spacious Schengen Lounge in Helsinki
Finnair has revealed its new Schengen Lounge in Helsinki Airport, designed to bring unparalleled comfort and convenience to customers. Set to open on 9 July 2024, the new lounge has been crafted based on customer feedback and inspired by Finnair’s Nordic design language and comforting colour scheme.
The high demand for airport transfers this summer will boost the popularity of shared transfers
According to official reports, last year shared airport transfers exceeded 2 million in top destinations such as Cancun, Riviera Maya, Paris, Orlando, the Balearic Islands, Greek Islands, Miami, and Phuket. Servantrip, the world’s leading B2B tours, activities and transfer platform, announces that this summer the trend will continue to rise, underscoring the growing popularity and demand for shared transfer services among travellers.
Aptech to Unveil NEW Enterprise Accounting Dashboard at HITEC Charlotte
Aptech, a hospitality company providing the best in finance and accounting software for more than 50 years to hotels, will reveal a NEW dashboard for its PVNG enterprise accounting solution at HITEC Charlotte, to be held June 24 to 27 at the Charlotte (N.C.) Convention Center. Developed at the request of its customers, the tool provides a quick view of the status of a hotel’s financials from the previous night and more. All data is updated in the system in real time, enhancing the ability for hotel operators to make more informed decisions, improve efficiency, and achieve strategic goals.
Alaska Airlines unveils new state-of-the-art location at Harvey Milk Terminal 1, SFO
This morning, Alaska Airlines began welcoming guests to a new and cutting-edge space in San Francisco International Harvey Milk Terminal 1 following a two-year relocation project from Terminal 2. This multimillion-dollar investment allows us to deliver a premium and enhanced guest experience at SFO as the largest carrier at Harvey Milk Terminal
Last Minute Travel Bookings Soar, as Brits Look to Escape the Weather
Data from Contiki - leading social travel brand for 18-35s - shows last minute travel is on the rise with 34% increase in bookings in May for travel in June Contiki has launched a ‘Spin the Wheel’ to help Brits escape the weather this summer - with savings of up to 50% on the most popular trips, and even chances to win
Bobo by The Stay Opens in Bodrum
Bobo by The Stay, the newest of the Stay Hotels, has now opened in Bodrum. Perched high above the sparkling Aegean, Bobo offers guests exclusive access to the turquoise waters of Cennet Bay, on the Turkish Riviera.
New Egypt Resort for UK Sun-Seekers!
Jaz Hotel Group launches newly rebranded Iberotel Redsina Resort in Egypt . As of May 1st, 2024, Jaz Hotel Group was proud to open the newly refurbished Iberotel Redsina Hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, previously known as Magic World Sharm.