Visa, a world leader in digital payments and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT announced the launch of the Visa Thailand Grand Sale campaign. The campaign is designed to drive international tourism to Thailand while accelerating tourist spending at leading popular shopping destinations throughout the country, including King Power Duty Free, Central department stores, The Mall…
Vietjet takes flight across India, fueling tourism boom within Asia
The airline announces flight across India, embracing its role as Vietnam’s tourism ambassador, opening the door for greater tourism between the two countries. The Vietnamese low-cost carrier recently revealed its new Airbus A330 aircraft sporting Vietnam’s national tourism symbol – “Vietnam – Timeless Charm” – in partnership with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. The…
Rex, Australia’s best regional airline, choose Aviator for Revenue Management
Rex Airlines has once again been awarded the Skytrax Best Regional Airline while also scoring the best on-time performance of any major Australian carrier. Behind the scenes Rex are making technological advances on multiple fronts and have just commenced using the latest web-based Aviator revenue management system. With a comprehensive network serving 58 destinations with…
Southampton International Boat Show
Southampton International Boat Show returns from Friday 15 September to Sunday 24 September 2023 7 What: Southampton International Boat Show Where: Southampton When: Friday 15 September to Sunday 24 September 2023 Now in its 54th year, Britain’s largest festival of boats, is back and bigger than ever. Southampton International Boat Show returns from Friday 15 September to Sunday 24…
Younger Americans leading the ‘first-to-travel’ trend
Americans are ready, willing and confident they will travel this year. The 15th annual Allianz Partners USA’s Vacation Confidence Index* underscores the paradigm shift that started during the pandemic around the importance of taking an annual vacation, as Americans continue to prioritize leisure travel time and more have already taken a vacation this year than any…
Journey Beyond partners with Silversea Cruises to launch exclusive ‘Australia by Land and Sea’ Holiday Package
Journey Beyond has launched one of its most extensive packages yet, combining not one, but two iconic rail journeys – The Ghan and the Indian Pacific – with a cruise provided by ultra-luxury cruise operator Silversea Cruises. The Ultimate West by Land and Sea package is an extraordinary 28-day journey that laps half of Australia. This exclusive offering is a…
Gatwick Airport strike over Summer holidays: disruptions “inevitable”.
An eight day strike action at Gatwick airport will see almost 1,000 workers walk out over pay. 1 As school holidays are in full swing, strike action at Gatwick will cause “inevitable” disruption according to Unite union. Almost 1,000 workers, including baggage handlers and ground staff, are due to walk out over pay. There will…
400 members of Accor’s regional leadership team attend ‘EMPOWERED’ at Sydney’s ICC
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, hosted its first ever Pacific Leaders EMPOWERED Conference and Awards with more than 400 general managers and senior leaders from Accor attending from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia, and across the world. Held at the International Convention Centre in Sydney on 11 and 12…
Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia calls for inspirational women to participate in IWTA Stories
Inspiring Women in Travel – Asia (IWTA), a journey that highlights the incredible stories of women in travel who are successful in their own right, is calling for inspiring women to participate. Each journey has a story and is shared as an interview which feature women from all levels of the travel industry, from prodigious…
ITB China 2023 all set for a live return from 12
ITB China, the highly anticipated marketplace for China’s travel industry, is gearing up for its grand live event from 12 – 14 September 2023. With an impressive line-up of exhibitors representing all travel trade segments, the three-day B2B show promises to reconnect global travel suppliers with the resurgent Chinese market. The international participation and strong demand…