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Hospitality Travel

Hyatt to open over 50 hotels globally in 2025

As luxury travel demand soars Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed an ambitious expansion plan, showcasing a pipeline of over 50 luxury and lifestyle hotels set to open globally by 2026. The announcement was made at the ILTM Cannes, the world’s premier luxury travel trade event. The surge in demand for luxury travel began in 2023 […]
Travel

Condor to fly from Frankfurt to 8 new European cities in 2025

Carrier embraces ‘leisure’ concept The German leisure airline Condor will enhance its summer 2025 flight schedule by adding eight city break destinations. Starting in the summer of 2025, the airline will operate daily flights from Frankfurt to Rome (FCO), Milan (MXP), Prague (PRG), Vienna (VIE), Zurich (ZRH), Berlin (BER), Hamburg (HAM), and Munich (MUC). These […]
Travel

Its ‘willkommen’ as Germany invites GCC tourists to visit

New direct flights also unveiled Germany is intensifying efforts to target tourists from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region by introducing new flight routes, travel itineraries available online, and other innovative digital innovations. The region is the European nation’s third-largest overseas tourism market. According to the German National Tourist Office (GNTO),
Travel

Spain’s decision to ban cabin baggage fees alarms IATA

‘Consumer pricing freedom at risk‘ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly criticised the Spanish government’s decision to override European Union law by removing passenger cabin baggage fees and imposing fines on airlines totalling €179 million. IATA argues that the move threatens essential consumer choice and competition,
Health Travel

The top 10 airports to rest at during layovers

Middle East out of the list A new study has revealed which airports worldwide offer the best conditions for sleeping during layovers, with Seoul Incheon International Airport emerging as the top choice. The research, conducted by Onebed, evaluated major airports based on a range of factors critical to ensuring a restful experience for passengers waiting […]
Tech Travel

IATA demonstrates fully digital air travel experience

In a groundbreaking pilot project The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has successfully demonstrated that the global aviation industry can deliver a fully digital travel experience, marking a significant milestone in modernising air travel. The achievement came through a proof-of-concept (PoC) involving two passengers who used digital wallets and travel
Travel

AI’s transformational role in tourism spotlighted

At UN Tourism Ministers Summit Integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the tourism industry took centre stage at the World Travel Market Ministers Summit, where leaders from both the public and private sectors gathered to explore AI’s role and potential to reshape the industry. Held on November 7, 2024, in collaboration with UN Tourism and the […]
Aviation Travel

Global passenger demand reaches September all-time high

International travel plays a pivotal role Global passenger demand in September 2024 reached unprecedented levels, marking the highest September figures on record. According to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), total demand, as measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), surged by 7.1% compared to September 2023. Capacity,
Aviation Travel

Abu Dhabi-Yekaterinburg flights begin in December 2024

Twice-weekly operation scheduled Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will launch direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi, the Emirati capital city, to Yekaterinburg, Russia, effective December 27, 2024. The low-cost carrier’s new nonstop service will operate twice weekly, between Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi and Koltsovo International Airport in Yekaterinburg. Yekaterinburg
Aviation Travel

Etihad Airways to expand Abu Dhabi-Munich operations

From May 2025 onwards Etihad Airways commemorates two decades of service between Abu Dhabi and Munich, with a significant expansion set to enhance connectivity from May 2025 onwards. The Abu Dhabi-based airline has announced the introduction of double daily flights to Bavaria, underscoring its strategic initiative to increase service frequency to vital global hubs. Since
Aviation Travel

Delta unveils new cabin interior across its fleet

Rollout begins this fall Delta Air Lines is set to revolutionise the customer flying experience with a comprehensive overhaul of its cabin interiors, debuting ahead of its centennial anniversary this fall. The new design will first be showcased on a narrowbody Boeing 757, which will operate domestic and short-haul international routes, followed by a widebody […]
Travel

Georgia hosts World Tourism Day 2024 summit

With the theme of ‘Tourism and Peace’ World Tourism Day 2024, a testament to the global interest in promoting peace through tourism, was hosted on September 27, 2024, by UN Tourism in Tbilisi, Georgia. The event brought together a diverse group of 500 participants from 51 countries, including 13 tourism ministers, all united under the […]