What happens if almost all of a plane’s vital navigation instruments suddenly fail simultaneously, just as the aircraft is coming in to land? It happened on an international flight carrying 370 people last week.
• Expert team backs Ponant’s 2020 Kimberley voyagesMarriott International claimed the esteemed title of Accommodation Chain of the Year award at this year’s HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence. … Continue Reading
• Cox & Kings’ Travel Brochure Wins PATA Gold Awards 2018Today, Cathay Pacific launched its Earlybird 2019 Sale, an exciting promotion on fares from all Australian ports to over 20 popular cities across the UK, Europe, USA, Canada and Israel. … Continue Reading
• Malaysian travelers find their dream destination with KLM Dream DealsAustralians wanting to fly to the US East Coast will have an exciting new option available from next April when Hawaiian Airlines – one of the United States’ best carriers – launches non-stop services from Honolulu to Boston’s Logan International Airport. … Continue Reading
• Qatar Airways Now Offers Exclusive On-Board Entertainment Access To The Most Iconic Global Brands – GQ and VOGUE
marhaba, one of the world’s fastest growing passenger services providers, celebrates the first anniversary of its Melbourne lounge. Offering excellent value services for passengers of all airlines and travel classes, the marhaba lounge has been the first pay-as-you-go lounge at Melbourne Airport. … Continue Reading
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI Asia Pacific) announces the appointment of Navodit Srivastava to the Asia Pacific Team. … Continue Reading
Over nine million new jobs can be created within Asia Pacific destinations over the next five years by fully embracing digital platforms and data driven innovation in the tourism sector, according to ‘Data & Digital Platforms: Driving Tourism Growth in Asia Pacific’, a new research report published by PATA and Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company, with the support of Google. … Continue Reading
We are so excited to open the doors of the new Scenic Cableway to the public tomorrow Tuesday 18 September 2018 following its recent four million dollar upgrade. … Continue Reading
Don the lederhosen or dirndl, raise a stein and get ready for Australia’s biggest and best Oktoberfest bash, taking place over six weeks at Munich Brauhaus, The Bavarian and The Bavarian Beerhaüs in New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria. … Continue Reading
Travel was the talk of the town in Toowoomba recently at the Helloworld Travel Festival, held at Toowoomba’s newest up and coming venue, Blank Space. … Continue Reading
Luxury cruise brand Cunard has unveiled its 2020 programme. From March to December 2020 the Cunard fleet will travel over 169,000 nautical miles calling at 110 destinations in 34 different countries. … Continue Reading
• Excitement Ahoy as Australia Sails into Thrilling Summer Cruise SeasonCatch 17 contemporary films from across Europe at the 27th European Film Festival in Yangon. Organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Myanmar and the Goethe Institute Myanmar, with contributions from 17 European countries, the European Film Festival Yangon 2018 takes place from 21-30 September. … Continue Reading
Atlantis, The Palm and leading F&B operator, Solutions Leisure, have joined forces to create a revolutionary dining and entertainment venue, called Wavehouse. … Continue Reading
In order to help first time travellers to Switzerland make the most of their stay, Switzerland Tourism has shared five hot tips, which agents can pass on to their clients. … Continue Reading
• News and events from Plymouth, Britain’s Ocean CityARE people living and working in major tourism destinations happy and content, or miserable due to tourism? Or somewhere in between? We will soon find out. … Continue Reading
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“Try to include a quote before you insert an awesome graphic to accompany the story,” AccuWeather Marketing Communications Directory Rhonda Seaton said. “Be careful not to include a photograph from AP or Getty Images that we are not licensed to redistribute this way. AccuWeather-sourced maps are always a good option.” … Continue Reading
• Reports: Florence kills at least 5, triggers flash flood emergencies in North Carolina as ‘frightening’ rainfall ensuesWith a strong dedication to disrupting Macau’s traditional Art & Culture scene, the award-winning, forward-thinking, youth-empowering Chiu Yeng Culture (CYC), is eager to transform the city’s often-overlooked conversation from conservative to empowered, innovative, and collaborative by launching the third “Y Show” and “6075 Macau Hotel Art Fair” from 11th-14th October at the Regency Art Hotel Macau. With a mission to empower the city’s next generation of leaders, and ensure they have the opportunity to become changemakers, CYC is set to ignite and elevate what Macau’s creative scene has been missing by “Investing in Creativity”. … Continue Reading
The Editorial this week highlights:- a. World Tourism Day 2018 marked by UNWTO and a Tourism Festival in Seychelles. b. 4th volcano eruption in Reunion Island in 2018. … Continue Reading
The Ritz-Carlton invites guests to indulge their culinary senses at the first Stellar Dining Series, where Michelin-star chefs, mixologists and patissiers will tour four of Asia Pacific’s gourmet cities from November 1 until December 1, 2018. … Continue Reading
The 5th Sichuan International Travel Expo opened in Leshan, a city in China’s Sichuan province, on September 7. Deputy Party Secretary and Governor of Sichuan Province Yin Li attended the opening ceremony and inaugurated the expo. … Continue Reading
Situated in the heart of the hotel on the lower ground at Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing, Market Café is another proud creation of world-renowned architect Kengo Kuma, impressing the city’s discerning gourmets with what it has to offer at the heart of this urban forest. … Continue Reading
InterContinentalFiji Golf Resort & Spa hosted the inaugural Hotelier’s Fun Day with Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort and Fiji Marriot Resort Momi Bay on Friday 14th September 2018. … Continue Reading
September means Spring spa specials time and Body Temple has some blooming good deals to take you into to the lead up to the festive season that’s lurking around the corner! … Continue Reading
• Eminence Spa at Wyndham Garden Ajman unveils new facial treatments
Summer is finally on its way out ushering in cooler days and balmier evening. The Royal Central Hotel The Palm enjoys the perfect coastal setting on one of Dubai’s most idyllic private beaches for the ultimate escape. … Continue Reading
CEO of Travelodge (Thailand) Mr. Jonathan Wigley is delighted to announce the third Travelodge hotel in Thailand. … Continue Reading
Saudi based Designs Group, a pioneer in providing integrated hotel solutions as well as construction and management services, has set up a new plant in Turkey for manufacturing minibars and safe boxes for hotels. … Continue Reading
One of Melbourne’s most anticipated hotel openings, the new-build Novotel and ibis Melbourne Central, is now live on www.accorhotels.com and is taking bookings for stays from 1 December 2018. … Continue Reading
StayNTouch, Travel Tripper, and TrustYou have partnered to launch a new report that examines guest experience trends and their adoption in the hotel industry. … Continue Reading
• STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 8 SeptemberLess than half of Americans (43 percent) are interested in utilizing self-driving cars, down from 53 percent last year, according to the fourth annualSharing Economy Index* released by Allianz Global Assistance. … Continue Reading
Travel Counsellors around the country are returning to their desks this week feeling energised and enthused following a nationwide face-to-face training program delivered by the Head Office team last week. … Continue Reading
A desire for more flexible solutions, better quality service and convenience are just some of the reasons why one in two Australian employees prefer to use home-sharing apps like Airbnb and Couch Surfing over traditional accommodation choices when travelling for business. … Continue Reading
Rail Plus has released its brand spanking new 2019 Great Train Journeys, featuring the world’s most incredible and unmissable train experiences.
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The Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort is introducing a raft of value added services and features for guests staying at the property after 19 November 2018. … Continue Reading
Natural Habitat Adventures is spearheading the world’s first zero waste trip—a travel-industry first. On the 6th-12th of July 2019 departure of Safari America: Yellowstone Country, 14 travellers will join this pioneering endeavour in which Nat Hab’s goal is to divert (refuse, recycle, compost, upcycle, or re-use) 99% or more of all waste produced as part of Nat Hab-sponsored trip operations.* … Continue Reading
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a leading global IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, is today marking the 25th anniversary of its business partnership with Dutch airline KLM – one of the world’s leading airlines in reliability, social media, and customer service. … Continue Reading
Recently, APT, the leaders in Luxury River Cruising and touring, announced their new one off, Papua New Guinea expedition cruise in 2019. With white sand beaches, lush landscapes, traditional villages and rich history, the fascinating adventure from Cairns to Port Moresby is ideal for the adventurous traveller. … Continue Reading
• Topdeck release 2019/20 Europe brochure with brand new product rangeAsia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) has overhauled the way that exhibitors take part in the event, sharpening the focus to a positive return on investment. … Continue Reading
• Luxperience 2018 Has Arrived!
Travind Institute of Travel and Tourism Management I.Pvt.Ltd an institute based in Pune and academic division of, BTW Group of companies ,Pune’s premier academy of Tourism Management successfully awarded “Sandwich Diploma In Travel and Tourism Management “to a batch of 50 students along with official certification from Amadeus and Birds Group for completing the CRS training. … Continue Reading
