Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the Middle East’s leading event for inbound and outbound travel and tourism professionals, has unveiled its next theme: ‘Empowering Innovation: Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship.’ The 31st edition of the show will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from Monday 6 to Thursday 9 May 2024. Over the last 15…
ITB China 2023 kicks off today, reuniting China’s tourism market with the global world of travel
The stage is set for ITB China to be once again an exceptional gathering of global industry leaders, top travel destinations and industry expertise. The much-anticipated return of China’s outbound tourism aligns seamlessly with the revival of ITB China as an in-person event in the coming days, from 12 – 14 September in the Shanghai…
SITA technology to power French start-up Alltheway’s new doorstep baggage delivery service
SITA technology is powering a new and convenient baggage service from French start-up Alltheway, enabling passengers traveling from Paris to check in and drop off their bags from their home or city center hotel and deliver it directly to their destination. The company will also soon release an airport carousel bag pick-up and city delivery solution.…
WTTC unveils the power of Retail Tourism
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched “Global Retail Tourism: Trends and Insights”, a report set to change the way we think about shopping tourism. The joint research between WTTC and the Hospitality & Tourism Research Centre of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, in collaboration with The Bicester Collection, was published during an event…
Mumbai International Airport achieves Level 4 in the ACI World Airport Customer Experience Accreditation
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) proudly announces its achievement of Level 4 accreditation from the globally acclaimed Airports Council International (ACI). This achievement stands as a momentous stride towards operational excellence and passenger satisfaction. CSMIA now stands as one of only three airports globally to attain this prestigious recognition, and further, it solidifies its…
Demands For A Third Cruise Terminal in Sydney
Industry experts believe New South Wales needs a new cruise terminal to accommodate super-sized ships and surging demand, which may bring up to $2 billion for the state’s economy this summer. Before the pandemic, the cruise industry contributed around $3.3 billion annually to the economy through direct income from ships stocking up on items from…
South African Tourism announces 2023 edition of ‘Learn SA’
Building on the inbound travel momentum led by robust recovery efforts in the previous year, South African Tourism has announced the 9th edition of its flagship travel trade training session ‘Learn South Africa 2023’. Aimed at educating the travel trade fraternity on the newer destination offerings across the tourism’s board various target markets in India,…
Qatar Airways launches codeshare with Xiamen Airlines
Qatar Airways is pleased to announce a new codeshare partnership with Xiamen Airlines, the first Chinese airline to operate passenger nonstop flights from Mainland China to Qatar. Under the cooperation agreement, Xiamen Airlines will launch daily flights between Beijing’s Daxing International Airport and Hamad International Airport, the home of Qatar Airways with its modern and…
Emirates ushers in Rugby World Cup 2023 excitement with renowned referee, Jaco Peyper
Emirates, the Official Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2023 (RWC 2023), has kicked-off the coveted tournament with a playful video featuring renowned South African referee, Jaco Peyper. The campaign comprises of a fun video which sees Jaco Peyper usher the airline’s iconic A380 with bespoke RWC 2023 livery to the tarmac, ready for take-off. Jaco sprints…
PoB Hotels select Mews as a preferred partner for their collection of independent hotels
Mews, the cloud-native property management system (PMS), has been chosen by PoB Hotels to power their innovative vision of luxury hospitality driven by personalized guest service. PoB Hotels is a collection of the finest independent hotels across the British Isles. “We’ve carefully curated the most luxurious rooms, the finest restaurants and the most relaxing spas,” said Kalindi…