Amadeus has signed technology partnership agreement with Safe Travel & Services, one of leading travel agencies in UAE. The travel company provides comprehensive range of services for individual travellers, corporate clients, and groups from and to the UAE, including customised packages and visa services. Under the agreement, Safe Travel & Services and its customers will benefit…
AFTA now accepting EOI for NTIA Custodians
The Australian Federation of Travel Agents (AFTA) is now accepting expressions of interest for the 5 positions of the NTIA Custodians Council, who will ensure the travel industry’s night of nights continues the proud tradition of embodying excellence in ATAS members. Five NTIA Custodians will be selected to form the inaugural NTIA Custodian Council, with…
Airbnb Updates App To Show Travelers The Real Total Price
In a tweet on Monday, Airbnb’s CEO Brian Chesky announced the company will make four changes to the app, including more transparent pricing. No stranger to customer complaints and recent negative press, Airbnb is responding to feedback by addressing several common concerns. Chesky indicated that the changes will come into effect next month. When Airbnb…
SeaWorld Conservation Fund makes 10 emergency grants to help wildlife hit by Hurricane Ian
In response to the damage caused by Hurricane Ian, the SeaWorld Conservation Fund has made emergency grants to 10 Florida zoological and wildlife rescue organisations impacted by the storm. These emergency grants will help facilitate recovery efforts and directly benefit various animal species including big cats, iguanas, lemurs, seabirds, sea turtles, wolves and others. Since…
Indian Embassy in Qatar launches helpline for FIFA World Cup 2022 Fans
Indian fans heading to Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup will be able to reach out to a dedicated Indian Embassy helpline in case of any emergency or to seek the required help. The fans can dial the Indian Embassy helpline for FIFA fans or send a WhatsApp message to the mentioned numbers. They can…
Football Fever as City Centre Mirdif Stadium Launches for World Cup
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 9, 2022: City Centre Mirdif will provide football fans with the ideal spot to catch all the excitement of this year’s World Cup with the launch of the City Centre Mirdif Stadium – a family-friendly fan zone on its rooftop. The fan zone will comprise a 700-person-capacity dual-match-screening zone and a…
Cathay Pacific Has Resumed Overflight Of Russian Airspace
As of November 1st, Bloomberg reported that Cathay Pacific had resumed some routes that previously involved flying across Russian airspace. As a result, for the first time since February, when restrictions were put in place in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the airline will restart operations over the polar regions. In the beginning, the measure only…
Oman Air launches special fares for world cup travellers from GCC
Getting the ball rolling this football season, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, is offering special GCC fares to Muscat for those planning on heading to the World Cup. All GCC nationals and residents can purchase the specially priced tickets at just OMR 149 (approx. USD 387.49) for Economy Class and OMR 309 (approx. USD 803.59)…
Strong access to broadband the number one priority for Brits on Holiday
Market research recently undertaken by rural broadband specialists Voneus Broadband found 59% of trip-makers look for sites with suitable internet as a top priority when selecting a caravan or holiday park for trips away. A stay in a holiday or caravan park is part of the quintessential British experience – but they may become a thing…
GIATA partners with TravelgateX for smarter mapping technology for hotels
TravelgateX, the global marketplace for the travel trade, with the aim of expanding its international distribution network, is now integrated with GIATA, a global leader in non-bookable content solutions in the travel industry. With 115 million mappings across 408 suppliers, GIATA has continued to be the largest hotel mapping database in the world. By joining…