flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, records another exceptional summer carrying more than four million passengers between June and mid-September 2023; an increase of 30% compared to the same period in 2022. The carrier operated more than 32,000 flights across a growing network of 120 destinations in 52 countries. Corfu in Greece and Olbia in Sardinia were…
5 Reasons Why Puerto Vallarta Is Having A Record Breaking Year For Visitors
Mexico is the number one destination for Americans going abroad, no matter if it’s their first time venturing out of their country of birth or their long-anticipated yearly getaway. Now that international travel has been fully reinstated and U.S. citizens no longer have to worry about complex regulations when flying abroad, the sunny South is…
Record value for business events post-MEETINGS 2023
Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading annual business events exhibition, MEETINGS broke records this year for the projected value of business it generated. Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) post-MEETINGS buyer survey shows $157 million will be placed over the next five years following the two-day event in Wellington this June — a significant increase on 2022’s results. BEIA…
5 Reasons Why Travelers Are Taking Cruises In Record Numbers This Year
More travelers than ever before are choosing cruises over other types of travel. In 2023, it’s expected that a record-breaking 31.5 million travelers will cruise this year. It’s clear that cruising is back with a vengeance, but just why is this form of travel so popular right now? Here are the top five reasons that…
Record set in Qatar for ‘World’s Longest LED slackline Walk’
Globally renowned Red Bull athlete Jaan Roose has completed the world’s longest LED-lit, single-building slackline to cross one of Qatar’s newest and most iconic architectural landmarks. The Estonian national and three-time Slackline World Champion defied the odds by achieving the walk, titled “Sparkline,” at the first attempt, walking the distance between the scimitar-shaped, Iconic Towers…
Why Travelers Are Visiting This U.S. Coastal City In Record Numbers
The Gulf Coast is a highly popular summer getaway for those wanting to recharge in the salty air with their toes in the sand. Often, people who live away from the beach look forward to their annual beach trip from anywhere from South Padre Island to Destin. But one coastal city is becoming more popular…
Why Americans Are Flocking To This Middle Eastern Country In Record Numbers
American travelers continue to contribute to the travel industry’s epic comeback this year in search of making new memories in exciting places. One country in the Middle East is experiencing a record amount of American tourists this year, even compared to statistics before the pandemic. Visitor numbers have increased as much as 27 percent as…
Record summer bookings stretching finances of many due to outdated payments tech
This year’s more than welcome record summer for travel bookings brings with it the unwelcome need to increase working capital, warns Spencer Hanlon from global real-time payments platform Nium, which provides services to online travel agencies, hotels, and airlines around the world. He points out that “without increasing working capital, a company could potentially be wiped out this summer…
Why Travelers Are Flocking To These 3 European Countries In Record Numbers
Ask a traveler where they are headed this year, and they might as well respond with, “Earth!”. Tourism records seem to be breaking all over the globe, anywhere from Texas to the Middle East. Statistics from 3 European countries were recently revealed, and they are seeing record numbers as well. Whether it’s passport delays, summer…
Why Americans Are Visiting This Country In Record Numbers Right Now
Portugal is one of the hottest destinations in Europe this summer for American travelers. According to Reuters, Portugal set a new all-time record for visitors in May of 2023, with more than 1.7 million arrivals. In the first five months of 2023, Portugal has seen 6.4 million visitors compared to 5.7 million visitors in the…
