UNWTO has announced the return of Best Tourism Villages for 2022, which promotes the role of tourism in safeguarding rural villages, along with their natural and cultural diversity, local values and activities as well as gastronomy. The initiative also promotes transformative approaches to the development of tourism in rural destinations that contribute to the Sustainable…
Moving beyond flights, Finnair launches bus connections
From May 2 2022, Finnair customers will be able travel by bus between two of Finland’s top cities and the capital Helsinki to improve connections. Finnair flights will still link Helsinki with Turku and Tampere, but the airline’s new dedicated bus service is being introduced to enhance connections between the cities and Helsinki Airport. Domestic flights…
Vietnam sets target of 65 million travellers as it launches national tourism year
As Expo 2020 draws to a close in Dubai, Vietnam is seeking to maintain the momentum generated with the unveiling of plans for a national tourism year. Visit Viet Nam Year – Quang Nam 2022 was showcased at the Dubai Millennium Amphitheatre earlier. Nguyen Manh Tuan, Vietnamese ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, said: “This…
Southwest Airlines Launches New Fare Class With Various Benefits For Travelers
Southwest Airlines will add a fourth category fare to attract more business travelers and revenue this year. The new fare will cost slightly more than Southwest Airlines’ cheapest tickets but below the airline’s top two fare categories. Southwest Airlines hopes the fare will offer more flexibility to travelers. The airline will call the new fare category…
Geneva Tourism launches ‘Choco Pass’
Europe’s leading city break destination, Geneva, has announced the launch of the Choco Pass, allowing visitors access to some of the city’s most sought-after chocolatiers, just in time for Easter. Explore Geneva’s rich history in chocolate-making which dates back hundreds of years, while indulging in an array of delights with this latest concept. In addition…
Royal Caribbean Launches Hotel Booking Platform With Reduced Room Rates
The cruise industry giants Royal Caribbean have launched a new hotel booking platform for passengers to take advantage of when booking their cruises. Powered by the travel comparison website Priceline, the new engine will make cruise travel even simpler for cruise goers in the future – just in time for what looks set to be…
Virgin Voyages Launches Its Second New Cruise Ship The Valiant Lady
The adults-only vessel had a celebration party featuring celebrities like Thomas Grennan, Major Lazer, and Diplo Virgin Voyages launched its second cruise ship, called Valiant Lady, with an exciting celebration party in the London International Cruise Terminal in Tilbury, Essex, on Friday. This new vessel measures 278 meters long and can host up to 2,770…
Frontier Launches 5 New Flight Routes To Mexico With Ultra Low Fares
Low-cost airline Frontier announced Wednesday that it will debut service between Las Vegas and two cities in Mexico this summer. Frontier will launch nonstop service from Harry Reid International Airport to Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico beginning in May and June 2022. “We are thrilled to announce the start of service from Harry Reid International Airport…
United Launches New Ultra-Fast Bag Check-In Under 1 Minute
United Cuts Airport Wait Times Are you tired of waiting in lines at the airport? You wouldn’t be alone; millions of people hate airport waiting times. And, sadly, airport waiting times have increased tenfold since the pandemic started because of travel restrictions and document checks. However, United Airlines is the first airline to start an…
New European Airline Launches Direct Flights to U.S. And Canada
Eurowings Discover, a long-haul German airline is looking to make a huge expansion to their flight map in the coming months. This new leisure airline associated with the Lufthansa Group, is adding brand new destinations throughout Canada, the Caribbean, and the U.S. The newly formed airline took to the skies back in July 2021 hoping…
