Emirates, the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Association of South African Travel Agents (ASATA) have launched online training courses for new travel professionals to help them develop and build stronger skillsets, as well as enhance understanding around the industry’s key principles to support the wider travel and tourism sector. Using the Dubai…
AE Expeditions joins Bright as their Expedition Cruise and Polar Specialist
Australia’s award-winning expedition company, AE Expeditions (part of Aurora Expeditions), has been announced as the newest member of the Bright travel agent training consortia and will be joining its high-quality training events across the UK. AE Expeditions joins the consortium, comprising 10 fellow tour operators and cruise lines, as the group’s Expedition Cruise and Polar…
Greater Bay Airlines joins Sabre’s extensive Global Distribution System
Sabre Corporation, a software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, announced a new distribution agreement with Hong Kong’s newest airline Greater Bay Airlines. With the integration of Sabre’s Global Distribution System (GDS), Greater Bay Airlines will have access to Sabre’s comprehensive network of travel agents, online travel agencies, and corporations, allowing the…
Centara joins hands with three international airlines to offer Double Miles for CentaraThe1 members
Centara Hotels & Resorts in collaboration with Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines announces a limited time Double Rewards offer exclusively for CentaraThe1 loyalty programme members. From today to 31 July 2023, members will receive 600 airline miles or Avios for every 5,000 CentaraThe1 points they convert, which is double the usual 300 miles or…
Craig Liddle joins Abercrombie & Kent as Agency Sales Manager for the South-east
A&K, the leading provider of luxury travel, announces the appointment of Craig Liddle as the Agency Sales Manager for the South-east region. With extensive experience in the travel industry, Craig brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record of success to his new role. In his role as Agency Sales Manager, Craig will…
Harbour Air Seaplanes joins forces with Maxamation’s Aviator Revenue Management Solution
Harbour Air operates one of the largest seaplane fleets in the world over an extensive network throughout British Columbia and into the USA. With a forty year history, Harbour Air has become an essential part of life in British Columbia, linking major cities with island and remote communities. Harbour Air is also a leader in…
The New Carnival Celebration Cruise Ship Joins The Fleet
Carnival Cruise Line’s newest ship is appropriately named Carnival Celebration in honour of the company’s 50th anniversary. She’s the cruise line’s second LNG-fuelled vessel, helping them recover their business following the pandemic. The Mardi Gras’ sister ship, the 182,800-gross-ton, was built in Meyer Turku (Finland) and is part of a bigger platform of LNG-fuelled cruise ships that…
Tourism Marketing Leader Scott Schult Joins Orange142 as Head of Strategy
Tourism marketing leader Scott Schult has been named Head of Strategy at Orange142, a demand generation and digital advertising company that is part of Direct Digital Holdings. In this newly created role, Schult will help Orange142’s sales, account management, and marketing teams construct a more strategic approach to client outreach, retention, and production innovation. Schult…
Taiwan joins United States visa waiver programme
Taiwan has joined the United States Visa Waiver Program according to a statement from Janet Napolitano, secretary of the department of homeland security. Eligible Taiwan passport holders will now be able to visit the United States without visas on trips of up to 90 days. The move comes into effect on November 1st. Like other…
Oyo joins hands with Microsoft to digitally transform travel industry
In a major boost to rebuild the travel industry together, Microsoft and OYO have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to co-develop next-gen travel and hospitality products and technologies. The announcement comes on the back of Microsoftâs recent strategic equity investment of nearly USD 5 million (INR 37 crore) in OYO. Going forward, the companies will…
