AirAsia X Berhad (AAX) is making progress in formulating its Practice Note 17 (PN17) regularisation strategy following the recent extension of time granted by Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad (“Bursa Malaysia”) up to 28 April 2023 to submit its Proposed Regularisation Plan. AAX has engaged AmInvestment Bank Berhad, Messrs Mah-Kamariyah & Philip Koh, Deloitte Corporate Advisory…
Free rail pass and travel products in Tohoku, Japan with Klook
Free rail pass and travel products for independent travellers now on sale on “Klook” special page to enjoy Tohoku area, popular destination for repeat visitors to Japan. The Yamagata Prefectural Government announces that it has set up a special page on a travel experience platform, “Klook,” following the lifting of Foreign Independent Tours (FITs) after a…
Fourth Virgin Voyages Ship “Brilliant Lady” Launched
A major milestone was reached on Friday when the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy floated out the Brilliant Lady, the fourth cruise ship for the innovative cruise company Virgin Voyages. The fourth ship, named Brilliant Lady, will join her sisters, Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady, and Resilient Lady, in service by the end of 2023. The floating-out…
Hospitality must “abandon dependence on RevPAR and occupancy metrics” to thrive
Beonprice – one of the world’s hotel revenue management providers – has set out on a mission to persuade the hospitality industry to “abandon the dependence on RevPAR and occupancy rates metrics” and adopt “total sustainable profitability” opportunities to thrive in a post-COVID world. To replace RevPAR and occupancy rates the hospitality industry should shift to…
Travel’s presentation of information key to combating climate change
Is the future of sustainability in travel just about travelling less and doing more carbon offsetting? Do we need to think about alternative ways to solve this challenge? To explore this topic Vibe recently held an event called ‘Great Minds’. It was held at the Mercedes-Benz World in Brooklands in the UK that was attended by around 30 representatives…
Fiji Airways Announces New Flights To Tonga And Samoa
Fiji Airways has announced the introduction of services to the popular tourist destinations of Tonga and Samoa, as well as new advantages for tabua club members. The airline also announced that it had won the APEX Passenger Choice Award for best food and beverage in the South Pacific. Fiji Airways now offers three weekly overnight…
UNWTO: Education and investments are cornerstones to transform tourism
Tourism leaders from every global region have met to advance plans to transform the sector against a backdrop of challenges old and new. UNWTO convened its Executive Council in Marrakesh, Morocco, as the sector’s recovery continues to gather pace. Welcoming 16 Ministers of Tourism and delegations from 36 countries, UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili underscored that “the…
UNWTO welcomes 18 new affiliate members
The newly admitted UNWTO members reflect the diversity of the broad tourism sector, with private companies, Destination Management Organizations, universities, professional associations, Intergovernmental Organization and NGOs, all represented. The new additions also reflect UNWTO’s global mission, six from Europe; four from the Americas; four from Asia and the Pacific; two from Africa and two from the Middle…
How Duetto helps hotels to be more agile and react quickly to market changes
SuperboxTravel speaks with Chris Crowley, chief revenue officer, Duetto 78% of hoteliers planned to increase their investment in hotel tech in the next three years. To drive up revenue, streamline operations, or understand hospitality trends. Duetto is at the forefront to help hotels to provide the necessary tools. Travel Daily Media has spoken with Chris…
DGCA enhances monitoring of flying training organisations
Aviation regulator Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has put in place various measures to enhance the monitoring of flying training organisations. This also includes the installation of high-resolution cameras in their premises to keep track of the training activities. As informed by a news report in PTI Besides, the watchdog has directed that the…