Since the outbreak of the pandemic, domestic air travel has been a driving factor in the recovery of global passenger demand, owing primarily to the early reopening of domestic markets. Many firsts occurred in 2023, as air passenger demand recovered strongly across regions. Domestic traffic reached 2019 levels for the first time in April, with…
LOT Polish Airlines carried over one million passengers in July
LOT Polish Airlines carried 1,041,427 passengers. This is the highest number of passengers carried in a single month in the 94-year history of LOT Polish Airlines activity. The seat factor for flights performed in July 2023 was 83.5 percent and increased more than 4 pp. compared to the same period in 2019. “A very successful…
Accor opens 3 new properties across Asia in July
Accor, the region’s largest international hospitality Group, has opened three new properties in Asia during the month of July: the mid-scale Mercure Pangkalan Bun and premium Mövenpick Hotel Surabaya City in Indonesia, and the midscale Novotel Rayong Star Convention Center in Thailand. The properties demonstrate Accor’s commitment to thoughtful expansion into new locations under their…
The Riu Plaza London Victoria to open with 435 keys on 28 July 2023
RIU Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its line of city hotels with the opening, this Friday 28th July, of its first establishment in the United Kingdom: the Riu Plaza London Victoria. The new four-star establishment with 435 rooms is located in central London in the heart of Westminster, which is known the world over as the home of Britain’s political institutions,…
KAYAK unveils the trending destinations for July
The latest flight search data analysis from the world’s leading travel site KAYAK reveals a noteworthy surge in flight searches, both on a domestic and international scale and provides insights in the most trending destinations for the month of July 2023. According to KAYAK.co.in, domestic flight searches for travel in July witnessed a jump of…
5th Edition of Pachmarhi Monsoon Marathon to commence on 23rd July
During the monsoon season, the Queen of Satpura adorns herself with a captivating wet cloak, enchanting all those who seek natural beauty and tranquility in her presence. Amidst this picturesque weather, numerous adventure enthusiasts are eagerly preparing to go on a journey to this hill station, seeking both thrills and awe-inspiring experiences. Set to take…
Greater Bay Airlines to connect to Ho Chi Minh City in July 2023
Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) announced the addition of Ho Chi Minh City as the sixth destination to its expanding network starting 18 July 2023. This new scheduled service will operate twice a week between Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat International Airport). Ho Chin Minh City, also known as Saigon, is a…
‘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…
Gatwick flight cancellations may continue through July & August as the airport calls for a cap on operations.
Holidaymakers due to fly out of Gatwick, the UK’s second-busiest airport, over the coming months may find their flight cancelled. Flight cancellations seem to be part of daily news life and there is more to come. Holidaymakers due to travel this summer out of Gatwick, the UK’s second-busiest airport, may find their flight cancelled because…
6 ways to celebrate the Fourth of July the NYC Way
A hog dog eating contest, fireworks, skating on Brooklyn bridge – tempted? Following the long-awaited announcement that British holidaymakers will no longer have to test for COVID-19 when entering the U.S., why make your way across the pond to celebrate Independence Day the NYC way. From the world-famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest to fireworks…
