Research by ICICI Lombard has shown an increase of 76 % in India’s travel insurance on international travels post-pandemic compared to 50% before pandemic, as 94 per cent of those planning to travel overseas will subsequently purchase travel insurance for their trip. Additionally, digital adoption is high for travel insurance purchases, as almost 1/3rd of customers…
WTTC: Agree an emissions reduction target for global aviation
Attending the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Assembly in Montreal, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is calling on all governments to urgently agree an emissions reduction target for global aviation. ICAO’s 41st Assembly will see 193 countries gather for talks on the future of aviation. WTTC is urging all Member States to support the…
Etihad Named One Of The World’s On-time Airlines
According to research conducted by OAG, a company specialising in aviation analytics on a global scale, Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, was one of the most punctual carriers in the Middle East and the world during the busiest summer travel period. Etihad has earned an on-time arrival performance rating of…
Unlocking the Gen Z Travel Mindset: Affordable, Safe & Unforgettable Experiences
It’s no wonder Gen Z is seeking travel experiences in droves. In their lifetime, this digital generation has witnessed and experienced global upheaval, a pandemic that kept us all close to home, countless natural disasters and mental health and isolation issues – the list goes on and on. For decades, vacation meant a predictable family…
Immersive experiences with the marine life institute
Designed by leading architect Foster + Partners, the marine life institute on the Red Sea coast combines futuristic lab spaces with unmatched underwater expeditions. The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism projects, The Red Sea and AMAALA, has revealed design plans for its state-of-the-art marine life institute. The…
Emirates expands flight schedules across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban
Emirates will be bringing new travel opportunities, choice and convenience for customers traveling to and from South Africa with additional services to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. The ramp up of flights are part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to support South Africa’s economic and tourism recovery through enhanced connectivity across all of its gateways. The…
HotelRez partners with Oaky to unlock automated upselling
Oaky becomes the new preferred upselling partner for HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts, the world’s 3rd largest consortia of independent hotels to allow more hotels to drive incremental revenue through automated upselling. Oaky, the automated, guest-first upselling platform for hotels, recently entered into a strategic partnership with HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts, one of the leading distribution, sales and…
Cross Hotels & Resorts adds Chic City Hotel
As Thailand gears up for its first full tourism high-season since 2020, Cross Hotels & Resorts is continuing to enhance its presence in Bangkok with the signing of a new hotel management agreement (HMA) for a stunning riverfront property with Kene Hotel Bangkok Co., Ltd., that is sure to reignite the desire for authentic, community-based…
Digital travel to grow to USD 400 bn in 2022
Digital Travel Market is expected to reach USD 1,618 Bn in 2032, at a 15% CAGR in 2022-2032 as per a report by Future Market Insights (FMI). Digital travel sales have soared in the last few years. Insiders are expecting that the digital travel sales will touch a few billion dollars in the forthcoming years. More…
ITA Airways partners with FIGC
ITA Airways launched the agreement with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) during a press conference held at the FIGC Federal Technical Centre in Coverciano. Fabio Lazzerini CEO of ITA Airways and Gabriele Gravina, president of the FIGC, illustrated to the press the initiatives included in the important agreement between ITA Airways and the FIGC from today until…