With global interest rates hitting historical highs – currently at 5.25% in the UK following an increase recently and 5.25% in the US – and economists anticipating further increases, many businesses across the whole of the travel spectrum are finding it harder to meet their debt commitments or raise further cash. However, it is often…
Qatar Airways unveils new livery ahead of FORMULA 1® QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2023
Qatar Airways revs up excitement with unveiling of new Formula 1® livery ahead of the FORMULA 1® QATAR AIRWAYS QATAR GRAND PRIX 2023. Celebrate the unmatched motorsport experience with Qatar Airways Holidays’ Ultimate F1® Fan Packages which include access to the Geneva International Motor Show in Qatar DOHA, Qatar – As the Official Global Airline Partner of…
Sabre launches Lodging AI
Sabre Corporation announced the availability of Lodging AI, marking the introduction of its Sabre Travel AI capabilities in the lodging sector and enhancing the power of Content Services for Lodging. Lodging AI can help travel agencies improve hotel attachment rates, creating additional revenue opportunities and providing travelers with more personalized lodging options. Using Sabre Travel AI machine learning models, the new lodging…
Google to join one of the world’s largest sustainable aviation fuel programs
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), the world’s leading B2B travel platform, and Shell Aviation announced that Google has joined its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program. Google’s collaboration with Amex GBT and Shell Aviation builds on its goal to reach net zero across all its operations and value chain by 2030, and contributes to…
Ascott Australia named one of the Best Places to Work for second year running
Based in Collingwood, Melbourne, The Ascott Limited, Australia (Ascott Australia) was named the 12th Best Place to Work in the over 100 employees category at the 2023 Best Places to Work Conference and Awards event held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Sydney on August 8. Ascott Australia currently employs 114 full and part time employees. The…
9 unmissable things to do near Lancaster Bangkok: A culinary and cultural adventure
Travel Daily Media had the pleasure to stay in Lancaster Bangkok and spoke to its general manager Martin Hurley and he revealed some of the fun things to do near his property. When you’re staying at Lancaster Bangkok, you’re in for a treat beyond the comforts of the hotel itself. From night markets to authentic…
Cirium’s Global On-Time Performance Report: July 2023
Cirium have revealed Europe’s most punctual airlines in July 2023, alongside the region’s current cancellation trends. Europe: Iberia was named Europe’s most punctual carrier last month, with 80.75% of flights arriving on-time Finnair landed second position, with 79.82% of all flights arriving on-time Norwegian Air Shuttle, LOT Polish Airlines and Vueling also made the top…
The hospitality sector witnessed 15.4% YoY RevPAR growth in Q2, 2023: JLL
The Indian hospitality sector continued to witness Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) growth in performance in Q2 2023, primarily driven by the significant rise in Average Daily Rate (ADR) of 16.4% over Q2 2022 resulting in a RevPAR growth of 15.4%. The second quarter recorded a dip in occupancy levels due to the onset of the summer vacations…
Ascott launches CHATGPT-powered web chatbot – CUBBY, your AI travel buddy
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment, has just launched a generative artificial intelligence (AI) powered web chatbot to enhance the travel stages of planning and booking as part of the guest journey. Named after Ascott’s mascot, Cubby, the chatbot is designed to play the role of a ‘travel buddy’…
Sydney to host FIFA Women’s Football Convention 2023
Sydney has secured the second edition of the FIFA Women’s Football Convention from 18 – 19 August 2023 to conclude the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023TM which ends with the final in Sydney. Held at the International Convention Centre Sydney, the FIFA Women’s Football Convention will host 1,000 delegates over two days in Sydney with…