SITA and the Government of Aruba showcased the successful implementation of verifiable digital credential technology, eliminating the need for passengers to show their physical passport when arriving on the island. Speaking together in a keynote discussion at the ICAO TRIP conference taking place in Montreal this week, Jeremy Springall, SVP of SITA AT BORDERS, and Andrew Hoo, Director…
Noor Riyadh 2023 to be held from 30 Nov to 16 Dec in Saudi Arabia
Noor Riyadh, the Largest Light Art Festival in the World, will return for its third edition in Riyadh, with the festival running from November 30 to December 16, 2023, and the exhibition from November 30, 2023 to March 2, 2024. The citywide festival will illuminate Riyadh with large-scale light art installations, building projections, performances, and more.…
Advantage Managed Services conference to be held from 8-11 Oct in Mallorca
The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced that it is to host its Advantage Managed Services (AMS) conference later this year in partnership with Classic Collection. The conference will take place from 8th – 11th October and take place at the 5-star Kimpton Aysla Mallorca, Santa Ponsa. Kelly Cookes, Chief Commercial Officer, The Advantage Travel Partnership, said: “We…
Dusit International held two-city ‘China Roadshow’ in Beijing and Shanghai
Dusit International presented its expanding portfolio of Dusit Hotels and Resorts in China and beyond as part of a two-city ‘China Roadshow’ for leading trade and media partners, which took place in Beijing and Shanghai, on June 27 and 30, respectively. Led by Nichlas Maratos, VP – Commercial, Dusit International, Dusit’s delegation included sales executives…
‘Transcending Borders – Transforming Lives’ is the theme for the TAAI Convention to be held in Colombo from 6-9 July 2023
Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) on the invitation from the Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion Board (SLTPB) will be holding its 67th Convention and Exhibition in Colombo, Sri Lanka from July 6 – 9, 2023 in Association with Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators (SLAITO). TAAI, which was supposed to host its Convention in…
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…
Routes World 2023 to be held in Istanbul
Routes World will take place in Istanbul for the first time in 2023, with iGA – Istanbul Airport being selected as the host of the 28th annual global route development forum. As the leading global route development event, Routes World will deliver a platform for decision makers from airlines, airports and tourism authorities to develop…