Very few countries have had such a successful trajectory in recent decades as Croatia has. Previously a part of Yugoslavia, a communist-leaning federation that also comprised Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a number of other South Slavic states in Southeastern Europe, it re-emerged from this dark era a more open, incredibly Westernized state. Year…
Prego’s culinary journey continues: Celebrating 20 years of excellence and global expansion
ONYX Hospitality Group, a distinguished Asian hospitality provider, is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its iconic Italian restaurant brand, Prego, with an innovative culinary offering that resonates with the group’s expansion into new territories. The development of the Prego brand seamlessly aligns with ONYX’s commitment to delivering pioneering and contemporary dining experiences across its…
4 Reasons Why This Southeast Asian Country Continues To Be One Of The World’s Top Tourist Destinations
Now that all travel restrictions have dropped and normality has been reinstated across Southeast Asia, it is exploding in popularity. Filled with paddy fields, sweeping green panoramas, and centuries-old pagodas, it is a fascinating, mystical land certain to blow your mind. Though there are as many as 11 countries that make up the subcontinent, including…
Colatour selects Amadeus as its travel technology partner as Asia expansion continues
Colatour, owner of Comfort Travel Group has selected Amadeus as its primary travel technology partner to roll out a strategic business transformation journey, starting with the implementation of Amadeus Instant Search for Online Travel Agencies. The solution will allow the travel agency to improve the customer experience by providing bookable recommendations for its most popular…
BWH hotels continues global expansion with the addition of hotels In North America, Europe, Africa and Asia
BWH Hotels celebrates continued expansive growth of its 19 distinctive brands across every chain scale segment – from luxury to premium economy – adding several new properties to its global portfolio of hotels and resorts. Most recently, the company has expanded in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Travellers will be pleased to find the…
Travel demand continues strong in April: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong passenger traffic demand in April. Total traffic in April 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 45.8% compared to April 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 90.5% of pre-Covid levels. At 81.3%, industry load factor was only 1.8 percentage points below pre-pandemic level. Domestic…
Deloitte: Despite some Americans’ financial concerns, leisure travel continues its upward climb
Despite pricing pressures, Americans are finding room in their budgets to travel, according to Deloitte’s 2023 leisure travel report released today, “The Experience Economy Endures: 2023 Deloitte Summer Travel Survey”. However, rising costs will impact how and when we travel, and for how long. Pricing pressures won’t stop some Americans from planning travel, but rising…
Cancun Now Has 38 Nonstop Flight Routes From The U.S. As High Demand Continues To Surge
An absolute leader in booking trends, Cancun boasts air links to a whopping 38 cities in the United States, asserting its status as the main entry point into Mexico for American sun-seekers, and the most sought-after destination in the Caribbean. This winter alone, 9 million airline seats have been made available, 38% more than the…
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…
Airbnb Continues To Allow Cameras Inside Vacation Rentals Despite Privacy Concerns
Despite the frequent controversy surrounding Airbnb guests discovering cameras in their accommodations, Airbnb continues to allow the use of cameras inside vacation rentals. As a middleman between hosts and guests, Airbnb has to balance guests’ rights to privacy with hosts’ rights to keep their rentals secure. However, its current guidelines for the use of cameras…
