Us Inbound Tourism News
Eurowings to connect Düsseldorf-New York from this weekend
Eurowings will begin its new, non-stop service between New York and Düsseldorf, Germany, on April 28th. Europe’s fastest-growing airline, and a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, operates long-haul flights from its Düsseldorf and Munich hubs, where it offers connections to other destinations throughout Europe.
Great Lakes USA launches new website in UK & Ireland
The completely re-designed site is aimed at consumers and trade, with a focus on the experiences that can be enjoyed in the region, including: music, golf and shopping.
Norwegian launches new low-cost, long-haul route to Austin, Texas
Norwegian is continuing its global expansion by launching the UK’s first low fare route to Texas, with the only non-stop service from London Gatwick to Austin, Texas.
Aer Lingus takes offer for Philadelphia this summer
Aer Lingus’ inaugural service direct to Philadelphia took flight earlier from Dublin Airport. Flight EI115 was operated by a Boeing 757 aircraft carrying the registration EI-LBS and named Saint Columbanus.
Hong Kong Airlines touches down in San Francisco
Hong Kong Airlines has celebrated the launch of its new A350 service to San Francisco. The City by the Bay becomes the airline’s third destination in North America, following the successful launch of services to Vancouver and Los Angeles in 2017.
Great Lakes sees sharp increase in airlift from UK
Two new airlines have announced they will begin flying into the Great Lakes region of the United States from the UK this year. Icelandair will run four flights a week via Reykjavik to Cleveland, Ohio, starting in May 2018.
Lee Travel Consulting handed Visit Orlando role in UK & Ireland
Visit Orlando has hired Lee Travel Consulting in the UK & Ireland. LTC will be responsible for the representation of Visit Orlando to the travel industry throughout the UK, the largest overseas market for the destination.
Icelandair reveals three new US gateways
Icelandair had added three new North American gateways, introducing a new service to Kansas City and putting San Francisco and Baltimore back on the map. Inaugural flights to the new destinations will begin in late May and early June 2018, offering easy connections between the UK and North America.
Grand Canyon West welcomes new zipline attraction
Grand Canyon West continues to add new experiences to thrill the more than one million guests who annually visit the west rim of natural landmark.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront opens to guests
Embassy Suites by Hilton, a global brand of upscale, all-suite hotels, has announced the opening of the 186-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront.
Hong Kong Airlines takes off for Los Angeles, USA
Hong Kong Airlines has commenced its new service to Los Angeles, further cementing its growing presence in North America, following the launch of a daily service to Vancouver earlier this year.
Trump travel ban comes into full effect following supreme court ruling
The United States supreme court has ruled a travel ban proposed by president Donald Trump on visitors from six mainly Muslim countries can go into full effect.