As airlines continue to reduce losses brought on by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) anticipates a return to profitability for the global airline sector in 2023. IATA estimates airlines are projected to have a meagre $4.7 billion nett profit in 2023 or a nett profit margin of 0.6%.…
Top 6 Trending Travel Destinations For 2023
Need inspiration for where to travel in 2023? Here are some of the top trending travel destinations for next year! With more than 150 countries back to normal with no travel restrictions, including vaccine or Covid testing requirements, it’s safe to say that the world has opened up once again. Although some of the destinations…
Viking Cruises Receives First Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Ship
Hydrogen fuel cells are the future of power generation, and the cruise industry is taking baby steps towards them. Viking’s newest cruise ship uses these technologies as prototype installations of the systems mentioned above. Fincantieri, the shipyard that constructed the Viking cruise ship, notes its significance for the evolution of the technology and the establishment of…
5 Things American Travelers Need To Know Before Visiting Cuba In 2023
Is it possible to travel to Cuba as an American in 2023? Yes, it is! Here are 5 important things you need to know before visiting Cuba next year. Cuba is a beautiful and fascinating destination that was cut off for many decades. In the 1960s, Cuba closed to American travelers, and it was very…
APT & Travelmarvel appoint Robin Griffiths as BDM for the Midlands
APT has appointed Robin Griffiths as Business Development Manager for The Midlands, in a strategic hire that will help to ensure the luxury APT and flexible four-star Travelmarvel brands are the river cruising, small ship sailing, and touring operators of choice for agents in the region. Robin brings a wealth of trade experience, and a…
Top 6 Outdoor Adventures to Experience in Costa Rica
Edged by the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, this tiny Central American nation is renowned for a wonderfully diverse landscape of cloud forest, volcanoes, jungle and tropical beaches. Costa Rica is home to over half a million species of plant and wildlife, an astonishing 5% of our planet’s biodiversity. Here are six unmissable experiences…
Top 8 Places To Stay In Aspen, Colorado This Winter
Aspen, Colorado, is often at the top of the list of destinations for those looking to hit the ski slopes this winter. Home to notable skiing sites such as Aspen Mountain, Aspen also has no shortage of high-quality places to stay. Here are 8 amazing places to stay while visiting Aspen. The Gant The grant is a…
This Tropical Paradise Is One Of The Top Destinations In Latin America For 2023
If you’ve been saving up for an extended vacation somewhere sunny in 2023, but you’re looking to escape the crime surge in Colombia, and the rising costs of Tulum resorts, perhaps you should be considering this under-visited tropical paradise in Latin America instead, where jungle views extend for miles on end, and safety concerns are…
Star Alliance Lounge at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport now open
Star Alliance, is now offering pay-per-use access to the Star Alliance lounge at Rome Fiumicino (FCO) airport. Besides providing complimentary access for eligible customers, the lounge will now also welcome other Star Alliance passengers regardless of membership status or cabin class, for a nominal fee. This is the fourth of six Star Alliance-branded lounges to…
4 Things Travelers Need To Know About Croatia Joining Schengen Zone January 1
After officially entering the European Union in 2013, Croatia will be joining the Schengen Zone and adopting the Euro in January 2023. Croatia has grown swiftly in the past decade as a top tourist destination in Europe, attracting visitors with its stunning coastline, picture-perfect towns like Dubrovnik, and lush national parks. The country is known…