With US$550 million in the bank for his new all-adults cruise line, Richard Branson has made a major announcement. The cruise line, which will operate in Australia for the first time in December after launching two years ago, said on Friday that it will also return Down Under the following season with ten more ports.…
Major transformation plans for Oman Air
In the interest of financial sustainability and operational continuity, Eng. Saeed Al Mawali, Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, and Chairman of Oman Air, has announced a comprehensive programme to restructure the airline. The programme, which will be implemented over the next 3-4 years, aims to address ongoing losses and the accumulation of debt,…
Singapore Airlines returns as NTIA major sponsor
The 2023 NTIAs are fast approaching and celebrating excellence by once again partnering with the best. The highly anticipated National Travel Industry Awards will be held in Melbourne on the 18th of November and AFTA is thrilled to announce Singapore Airlines as the major sponsor for the event for the second year running. Singapore Airlines has committed to…
These 3 Major Airlines Are Adding New Flights To Mexico
Mexico is one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization, in 2022, Mexico welcomed more than 38 million inbound visitors. That’s more visitors than popular destinations such as Spain and Italy, as well as more inbound visitors than the U.S. itself received during the same period. Mexico…
Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of luxury resorts in the Maldives sweeps major awards at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023
Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of luxury hotels in the Maldives collected 8 awards in total. The awards are based on the votes of Travel + Leisure South East Asia readers and they celebrate excellence in the luxury travel industry and highlight the exceptional experiences offered by the resorts. 1.Top 10 Best Resorts – The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands: The…
Travelers To This U.S. City Could Face Major Delays This Summer
If you are traveling to or from New York City this summer, prepare for major flight delays. This summer is already expected to be an extremely busy travel season across the United States. According to David Pekoske, the head of the Transportation Security Administration, “I expect that we’re going to see very, very strong demand…
Spirit Is Launching 5 New Routes To Major Cities This Summer
Spirit is really taking advantage of the travel industry’s big comeback this year as they continue to add new flights. The low-cost carrier recently announced they are launching 4 new routes out of the charming city of Charleston and apparently they aren’t planning on stopping there. Boston will now have 5 new routes to major…
3 Major Travel Companies Launch One Massive Loyalty Rewards Program
In just a few short months, three major travel companies will come together to launch a comprehensive loyalty program. The move will make accumulating and using hotel rewards across platforms possible and will include the introduction of a new loyalty program to a popular accommodation booking site for the first time ever. When it launches…
Flying To Japan Is About To Get Cheaper As ZIPAIR Launches New Route From This Major U.S. City
Low-cost airline ZIPAIR will soon provide passengers with more options for traveling to Japan. The airline has just announced the addition of a new flight route between Tokyo and the U.S. ZIPAIR, which already services 3 U.S cities, will begin flying between Tokyo’s Narita International Airport and San Francisco International Airport this Summer. Flight Details…
Hyatt Announces 3 New Major Hotels For Cancun, Cabo, And Mexico City
Just a few weeks ago, the American multinational hospitality company Hyatt Hotels & Resorts opened a new all-inclusive resort in Punta Cana, and now a new expansion in Mexico has been announced. Hyatt Hotels Corporation is adding new properties to its portfolio in top Mexican destinations. The company’s brand in Mexico will grow by 30%…
