January a new train service will operate five departures a week between Stockholm Norvik Port and the Eskilstuna Intermodal Terminal. This railway link will connect Stockholm Norvik to a larger railway network, offering customers more sustainable and cost-effective transport solutions. Train service operator, TX Logistik, will introduce a new train service in January 2023, with…
The 10th Straits Youth Day held in Fuzhou, Fujian Province
On 2 December, the 10th Straits Youth Day, co-sponsored by Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, All-China Youth Federation and Fujian Provincial People’s Government, was held in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, and attracted 350 guests from all walks of life on both sides of the Straits. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Straits Youth Day. Themed as “Work Together for Rejuvenation…
Paramount Global expands global partnership with CWT
CWT, the Business-to-Business-for-Employees (B2B4E) travel management platform, announced that Paramount Global (Paramount), the multinational media and entertainment conglomerate that includes the Paramount Pictures, Paramount Media Networks and CBS business units, has awarded CWT the management of its global travel program. This is an extension of the 13-year partnership between Paramount’s filmed entertainment and media network…
Active GCC hotel development pipeline now 40% of existing room supply
According to new research commissioned by Arabian Travel Market (ATM), and conducted at the end of September 2022 by hotel market intelligence and global benchmarking company STR, the GCC region now has over 170,000 hotel rooms under active development (planning, final planning & under construction). This is equivalent to 40% of the GCC’s existing hotel…
IRIS announces hospitality partnership with FreedomPay
IRIS has announced a strategic partnership with FreedomPay, the global leader in Next Level Commerce technology that is powering the leading hospitality brands across the globe. Together FreedomPay and IRIS, a global leader in digital ordering for the hospitality industry, will transform the guest experience across the UK, Europe, United States and Canada as well…
China’s Domestic Cruise Industry Continues To Grow
China has released further information about its domestic cruise industry development plans. A new joint venture between CSSC (China State Shipbuilding Corporation) and Carnival Corporation was launched, and preliminary designs for a smaller, more luxurious cruise ship were shown. China’s growing presence in the international cruise business is being facilitated in part by a banking…
Thai Vietjet unveils performance of first three Quarters 2022
Thai Vietjet announced its performance in the first three quarters of 2022 and revealed its business strategies for the upcoming year of 2023. None of the past years has witnessed such rapid international expansion to different regional countries for Thai Vietjet. From only international cargo flights to China and Vietnam during the pandemic to almost 1st half of…
‘Cultural tourism management’ in focus at UNWTO event
UNWTO and the Comunidad de Madrid have reunited 18 experts from all around the world to share ideas, debate and explore the challenges and trends of cultural tourism. The meeting focused on the strategic management of cultural resources for the destinations, including the challenge of managing tourist flows through different routes or combined products. Experts also…
Emirates officially debuts ‘Emirates World’ in Dubai
Emirates has today officially opened its ‘Emirates World’ retail store experience in the heart of Jumeirah. This marks the first pilot of ‘Emirates World’ that will be progressively rolled out across the airlines’ network, as Emirates expects to invest AED 100 (approx. USD 27.23 ) million over next three years as part of retail strategy.…
Saudi Arabia unveils masterplan for King Salman International Airport
The airport is expected to become one of the largest in the world featuring six parallel runways. Saudi Arabia has revealed a masterplan for King Salman International Airport (DWD), which is expected to position Riyadh as a global logistics hub, as well as stimulate transport, trade, and tourism. Covering nearly 57km² of area, the airport is expected…