Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled immersive, destination-rich itineraries for its 2024/25 season in the region. This fascinating programme includes a 12-day cruise on the luxurious Norwegian Spirit from Manila, Philippines, to Hong Kong for the first time in four years. The collection also has itineraries for longer, more immersive trips. This season is Norwegian Sun’s…
Emirates to go all A380 to Sydney by November, plans return to Adelaide
Further building on its commitment to provide customers expanded access to its route network, Emirates has announced that it will be upgrading its services to Sydney to an all-A380 operation. With all three of Emirates’ slots already in use at Sydney airport, the airline is able to commit nearly 2,000 extra weekly seats with the upgrade to…
ITB China 2023 all set for a live return from 12
ITB China, the highly anticipated marketplace for China’s travel industry, is gearing up for its grand live event from 12 – 14 September 2023. With an impressive line-up of exhibitors representing all travel trade segments, the three-day B2B show promises to reconnect global travel suppliers with the resurgent Chinese market. The international participation and strong demand…
AirAsia X broadens India network with its return to Amritsar four times weekly
AirAsia X continues to expand its medium-haul network with renewed direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Amritsar in Northern India. From 3 September 2023, the four times weekly services will provide guests with access to Amritsar, a destination with immense potential in terms of religious significance, tourism attractions, commercial opportunities, and trade prospects. As the second…
Return to high season buildup of overseas staff will create ‘needless payroll bottleneck’ for travel
Spencer Hanlon, from leader in real-time global payments Nium, warns travel companies not to let the high season spike in overseas staff turn into an expensive headache this year. As the high season is now upon us, travel companies of all kinds are bolstering their teams with employees. With more work-from-anywhere and work-from-home employment policies than…
UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme ‘essential’ for success
Amid reports that the UK Government will push ahead with a UK-wide Deposit Return Scheme, with Scotland running a pilot, UKHospitality Scotland Executive Director Leon Thompson said: “We have maintained throughout this process that a UK-wide scheme is essential to make the Deposit Return Scheme a success, particularly for businesses. “Reaching this point, however, is…
Now Is The Perfect Time To Return To This Popular European Destination
Busy planning your summer vacation? There’s one place in Europe that a lot of people have written off due to recent events, but it’s the perfect time to return — Turkey. Turkey was devastated by earthquakes in early February, which left more than 50,000 people dead and thousands of buildings destroyed. But the Turkish people…
Top 7 International Destinations Americans Always Return To
Have you ever gone on a vacation so great you didn’t want it to end? You’re not alone. Many Americans have favorite international destinations they return to year after year, and many of them aren’t too far from home. It’s great to travel to see more of the world, but sometimes returning to an old…
FC Bayern Munich concludes successful return to Doha winter camp with Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FC Bayern Munich, welcomed back the European football giants to Doha for their 2023 Winter Training Camp. From 6-12 January, some of the best-known names in European football underwent intense training as the reigning German football champions held several activities to mark the partnership, leading up to the…
IATA Says Airlines Return To Profit In 2023
As airlines continue to reduce losses brought on by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) anticipates a return to profitability for the global airline sector in 2023. IATA estimates airlines are projected to have a meagre $4.7 billion nett profit in 2023 or a nett profit margin of 0.6%.…
