Iuliia ToreToday, Heathrow launches its 12-week statutory consultation on expansion, the latest milestone in delivering this critical national infrastructure project, as the preferred masterplan for the project is unveiled. The...
Transportation
ALC Adds Five more 787-9s to Its Fleet of 56 Dreamliners
Boeing and Air Lease Corporation announced a commitment during the Paris Air Show to purchase five 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $1.5 billion at list prices. “Demand for reliable, versatile, and fuel-efficient...
American Airlines Offers Satellite Wi-Fi and Live TV
American Airlines now offers customers access to high-speed satellite Wi-Fi and live TV on more aircraft than any other airline. The company recently completed installation of the fast, consistent and industry-leading...
Tourism
Orange County Sets Tourism Record: Attracts 50+ Million Visitors in 2018
The Orange County Visitors Association (OCVA) today announced that Orange County welcomed a record-breaking 50.16 million visitors in 2018 according to a preliminary report on visitation. This tremendous milestone...
Airbnb Introduces Airbnb Adventures
Airbnb recently unveiled Airbnb Adventures – an expansion of Airbnb Experiences that includes the incredible opportunity for daring guests to channel their inner Phileas Fogg and travel Around the World in 80 Days. This...
Qatar Launched Electronic Visitors Authorisation System
Qatar Airways is pleased to welcome even more visitors from around the world to Qatar with the new electronic visitor authorisation system, launched recently by Ministry of Interior of the State of Qatar and Qatar...
Vegas Visits From California Residents Drop in 2018
Las Vegas is still a popular destination for vacation, but that wasn’t the case for California-based residents in 2018. The hike from California to Las Vegas, Nevada isn’t a long one. Depending on where you’re located...
New Hotels
Hotel News
First Modular Build Hotel Opens in San Francisco
Home2 Suites by Hilton announced today its newest property and the first open hotel built through modular construction in Bay Area history, the Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North. Designed for travelers...
Four Seasons to Add Second Hotel in San Francisco
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts has been selected by an affiliate of Westbrook Partners, a privately-owned, fully integrated real estate investment management company, to manage its hotel in the 345 California Center...
Mice
ESTRO Congress 2021 to Take Place in Madrid
The European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) has just officially announced that its 2021 congress will take place in Madrid from 7 to 11 May. It is expected that more than 6,000 delegates will attend...
Global Tech Investors Look to London for International Growth
London is the top destination for international tech companies looking to expand or setup an operation outside of their own country, according to data published today, the first day of London Tech Week 2019, by London...
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to Host 76th IATA AGM in Amsterdam
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will host the 76th IATA AGM and World Air Transport Summit in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on 22-23June 2020. This will be the...
RiminiWellness to Take Place From 30th May to 2nd June 2019
In Rimini (Italy), from 30th May to 2nd June, over 400 companies are awaited in an indoor and outdoor area of 170,000 square metres, for the great European trade fair of fitness, wellness, sport, bodybuilding and...
Taste&Travel
UNWTO to Support Gastronomy Tourism in Ubud, Bali
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) together with the Ministry of Tourism of Indonesia have announced the launch of the UNWTO Gastronomy Tourism Product Development Project.
Westin Hotels Unveils a New Worldwide Culinary Program
In celebration of Global Running Day, Westin Hotels & Resorts today unveils a new worldwide culinary program, elevating the brand’s existing wellness offerings and helping travelers fuel their workouts, productivity...
Culture&Fashion
Bol d’Or Mirabaud to Start on June 15
The not-to-be-missed lake event is happening this weekend: the 81st Bol d’Or Mirabaud starting gun goes off Saturday, June 15 at 10:00 offshore from the Société Nautique de Genève. Nearly 500 boats are expected on the...
British Motor Museum to Host New Exhibition Exploring the Future of the Car
The British Motor Museum is to host an exciting new exhibition exploring the future of the car. “The Car. The Future. Me.” will open on 13 July and run until July 2020. Over the past 100 years, the motor car has made a...
Tech
United Airlines Introduces ConnectionSaver
Just in time for the busy summer travel season, United Airlines is introducing ConnectionSaver, a new tool dedicated to improving the experience for customers connecting from one United flight to the next...
Sabre and Visa to Expand B2B Virtual Payments for the Travel Industry
Sabre Corporation and Visa recently announced a partnership to support the growth of business-to-business (B2B) virtual payments in the travel industry. Under this agreement, travel buyers and suppliers will be able to...
SunExpress Offers Virtual Reality
Dive into a whole new world of on-board entertainment: SunExpress once again drives innovation and will be offering inflight entertainment via virtual reality headsets in several aircraft during summer season. The...
EL AL Introduces Taxi Share App
With this service, passengers on EL AL flights can find other passengers with whom to share rides between the airport and their hotels, lowering their travel expenses. EL AL is the first airline in the world to...
People
London Luton Appoints New Chairman
Keith Ludeman has been appointed Chairman of London Luton Airport (LLA). As the current Chairman of High Speed One (HS1) Ltd and former CEO of Go-Ahead Group Plc, Keith takes up the role at LLA on 23 May 2019. Keith...
Four Seasons Hotel Boston Welcomes New GM
Four Seasons Hotel Boston announces the appointment of Michael Pedder as the new General Manager at the iconic property. Pedder’s opportunity to take the helm in Boston arrives following the transfer of Bill Taylor to...
Radisson Appoints Kristen Richter as Senior VP and CCO for the Americas
Radisson Hotel Group today announced the appointment of Kristen Richter as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer in the Americas. Richter previously served as Vice President, Revenue Optimization for the...
