Us Inbound Tourism News
Beverly Hills welcomes increase in visitor numbers
More than 7.4 million visitors ventured to Beverly Hills in 2016, versus the six million visitors in 2014, an increase of nearly 23 per cent.
Eurowings to increase USA connections from Düsseldorf
Eurowings is taking a bite out of the Big Apple, with the carrier unveiling plans to start new departures from Düsseldorf in April next year. Also new in the Eurowings route network: in the summer flight schedule 2018, there will be three flights a week from the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia to the two sunshine destinations of Miami and Fort Myers in Florida.
Six Flags Great America to welcome largest ever loop rollercoaster
The biggest amusement park in Illinois, Six Flags Great America, has announced it will be opening the world’s largest ever loop rollercoaster in spring 2018.
Lufthansa links Berlin to United States for first time in more than a decade
Lufthansa has begun its first long-haul flight, after 16 years, from Berlin to the United States. The reintroduction of the Berlin-JFK route brings great news for travellers in the New York area that are interested to fly directly to Berlin.
Vecchio steps up to head Sonoma County Tourism
Following an extensive search, Sonoma County Tourism has appointed tourism industry veteran Claudia Vecchio to the role of president and chief executive. Vecchio replaces Ken Fischang, who stepped down in May.
US-bound passengers to face tighter security screening from today
Passengers on route to the United States will face tougher screening measures from today. The United States department of homeland security is rolling out a series of new techniques it says are aimed at reducing the threat of hidden explosives.
Iberia to launch Madrid-San Francisco route as restructuring pays dividends
The restructuring efforts undertaken by Iberia in recent years, under what the carrier terms Plan de Futuro, are now yielding their fruits. In the latest sign of development, the Spanish airline is beginning to launch new routes and reinforce its network.
Aer Lingus adds Philadelphia to summer 2018 schedule
Aer Lingus today announced its 2018 summer schedule which features a brand new North American gateway – Philadelphia - operating four times per week from the airlines’ hub in Dublin.
Lufthansa to offer long-haul flights from Berlin for first time since 2001
Lufthansa will be stationing a long-haul aircraft in Berlin for the first time since 2001, connecting Germany’s capital with New York. Flights on this non-stop route will commence on November, 8th.
Virgin Atlantic expands Manchester Airport offering for 2018
Virgin Atlantic has announced its biggest ever season of flying from Manchester Airport, with nearly 40,000 more seats available to book in 2018.
Trump adds North Korea, Chad and Venezuela to travel ban
American president Donald Trump has expanded his administration’s controversial travel ban to include citizens of North Korea, Venezuela, and Chad.
Icelandair to launch new flights to Dallas in spring 2018
Icelandair is has announce flights to its 20th North American gateway, Dallas. Flights to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport will begin on May 30th, and will operate to their hub Keflavik four times per week with a Boeing 757-200 aircraft.