Stonham Barns Park is hosting a tandem launch for Eastern Region Balloon Club members at the same time as other competitors who are racing in a prestigious and historic UK-wide hot air balloon competition. The Queen’s Cup will challenge competitors from the UK to see how far they can fly in a unique sporting trophy that is…
Emirates joins hands with DET and ASATA to launch online training for travel industry professionals
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…
Advantage and AITO launch MP Engagement Programme
As part of their UK Outbound Travel Think Tank collaboration, The Advantage Travel Partnership and AITO, The Specialist Travel Association, last week launched their joint MP Engagement Programme, and as an initiative in response to National Travel Agents’ Day. The invitation was issued to all UK MPs to visit the shops and offices of the travel…
Visa and TAT launch ‘Visa Thailand Grand Sale’
Visa, a world leader in digital payments and Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT announced the launch of the Visa Thailand Grand Sale campaign. The campaign is designed to drive international tourism to Thailand while accelerating tourist spending at leading popular shopping destinations throughout the country, including King Power Duty Free, Central department stores, The Mall…
Journey Beyond partners with Silversea Cruises to launch exclusive ‘Australia by Land and Sea’ Holiday Package
Journey Beyond has launched one of its most extensive packages yet, combining not one, but two iconic rail journeys – The Ghan and the Indian Pacific – with a cruise provided by ultra-luxury cruise operator Silversea Cruises. The Ultimate West by Land and Sea package is an extraordinary 28-day journey that laps half of Australia. This exclusive offering is a…
Bonza Cuts Unpopular Flights Months After Launch
Just six months after taking off in Queensland, Australia’s newest low-cost airline aiming to link regional destinations eliminates many unpopular routes and lowers the frequency of others. The Queensland’s Sunshine Coast-based airline has announced it will cut five regional routes because of customer complaints about flight cancellations. They connect the Sunshine Coast to Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, Tamworth,…
Hurtigruten To Launch First Zero-Emission Cruise Ship In 2030
Hurtigruten Norway intends to launch its first zero-emission cruise ship in 2030, eventually converting the entire fleet to run without emissions. The new 500-passenger ship, codenamed Sea Zero, will be electric and powered by 60-megawatt batteries refuelled with energy obtained from renewable sources while berthed in port. In addition, the 135-metre-long yacht will include 164-foot…
IDFC FIRST Bank, Club Vistara and Mastercard launch new credit card to redefine travel experiences
Adding to its extensive customer-first portfolio of financial products, IDFC FIRST Bank announced its collaboration with Club Vistara and Mastercard to launch a travel credit card. Designed to provide exciting travel and lifestyle-related offers to cardholders, the new card will combine seamless banking services with numerous travel benefits. The collaboration between the three companies highlights…
Advantage Holidays & Cruise launch new villa-inclusive packages with SPL Villas
The Advantage Travel Partnership’s in house tour operator Advantage Holidays & Cruise has announced a new ‘Villa Holiday’ product range for its members. Through the new partnership with SPL Villas, Advantage members will now have access to 1,500 villa rentals in more than 100 destinations across Europe and Florida, with properties suitable for party sizes…
Emirates celebrates the launch of Premium Economy in Singapore
Emirates today celebrated the launch of its Premium Economy offering in Singapore, with a tour of one of its enhanced four-class A380 aircraft. The event kicked off at the Emirates Lounge at Changi Airport Terminal 1, after which guests were given a guided tour of the brand new product, as well as the enhanced interior…
