Iuliia ToreMinsk is a city that brings people together. For many travelers, however, the attractions of this metropolis, with its 2 million residents, have remained a secret: The idyllic city center, along the banks of the...
Transportation
Quark Expeditions Debuts New Livery and Interior Design for Ultramarine
Quark Expeditions released new renderings of its game-changing polar expedition ship, Ultramarine, which will set sail in the Antarctic 2020.21 season. The renderings showcase new livery featuring Quark Expeditions’...
AIDA Cruises Presents Latest Sustainability Report
AIDA Cruises documented further progress on its path toward emission-neutral cruising in the latest edition of “AIDA cares.” As early as 2023, 94% of all AIDA guests will be sailing on ships that can be...
Tourism
A New 2,000km Road Connecting China and Europe Approved
If you’re an international traveller, you would be thrilled to hear that there is a new highway linking China and Europe on the horizon. The new highway will reach more than 2,000 kilometres long and will run from...
Britain Most Popular European Destination for American LGBTQ Visitors
New research by VisitBritain shows that Britain is the most popular European destination for American LGBTQ travelers, beating all other countries surveyed to the top rank, followed by France, Italy, Germany, Spain...
The Most Expensive Cities for Expats
In a rapidly changing world, mobility programs have become a core component of multinational organizations’ global talent strategy. Organizations realize that to thrive they must embrace change, adapt to new...
Thomas Cook Launching New Range of Local Experiences
This summer Thomas Cook is launching a new programme of in-resort activities all designed to make a positive contribution to the destination. Labelled Love Local, the new experiences will give holidaymakers the...
New Hotels
Hotel News
Thomas Cook Reopens Hotel in Spain
One of Thomas Cook’s own-brand hotels in Spain has re-opened after a multi-million euro refurbishment. Sunwing Arguineguin, the 252-room family hotel in Gran Canaria, has been closed for the last two months as the third...
DoubleTree by Hilton Opens in Texas Hill Country
The Bevy Hotel Boerne, a DoubleTree by Hilton, a 5-story, 120-room full-service hotel and conference center, is the latest addition to the growing DoubleTree by Hilton global portfolio of more than 560 properties...
Mice
Dubai Sees 17% Increase in Delegate Impact from Business Event Bid Wins in H1 2019
Dubai Business Events (DBE), the city’s official convention bureau, has recorded exceptional results during the first half of 2019, securing 118 successful bid wins for events to be hosted in Dubai over the coming years...
VisitEngland Launches Online Business-to-Business Platform
VisitEngland has launched a business-to-business digital platform that enables tourism suppliers to connect to multiple international distributors. Tourism Exchange Great Britain (TXGB) is a one-stop shop for English...
Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square Launches Exceptional New Events Spaces
This month, Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square launched of two exceptional new events spaces – The Thames Penthouse and The City Penthouse – on the 7th floor of the historic Grade-II* listed...
England’s Historic Cities Announces Landmark Conference
The England’s Historic Cities consortium has announced a major conference for tourism destinations and visitor attractions for this Autumn. To be hosted by Alexandra Palace in north London, the conference –...
Destinations
What Not to Forget Driving Your Camper Round Europe
If you are thinking about a road trip around Europe in your own camper van, then you will be thinking about the open road, freedom and adventures! But it’s essential to plan ahead as there are certain things that could...
What to See and Do in Kyiv
If you have not been to Kyiv, this city will surprise you. One of the most underrated European cities, Kyiv is a mix of architectural masterpieces, amazing food, bustling nightlife, and modern art. This Kyiv...
Taste&Travel
British Airways Unveils New Lounge in San Francisco
British Airways unveils its new lounge in San Francisco, the third US lounge to benefit from the airline’s investment plan for its customers, following the recent opening of its First and Club lounge at New York JFK’s...
Emirates’ US-bound Passengers to Have Wi-Fi, Mobile Connectivity and Live TV
Emirates’ passengers bound for the US will soon be able to enjoy Wi-Fi, mobile service connectivity and Live TV broadcast, even when flying 40,000 feet over the North Pole and Arctic circle. Emirates has led the world...
Culture&Fashion
Munich Airport Hosts Exhibition by bayern design
Intelligent kitchen appliances, sunglasses to fight jet lag, and streetlights that measure air pollution: Munich Airport’s Terminal 2 is hosting a new exhibition by bayern design, the center of competence for...
Cunard Offer Exclusive Exhibition of Property from the Lifestyle of Elizabeth Taylor
Luxury cruise line Cunard and famed celebrity auction house Julien’s Auctions have partnered with House of Taylor to offer an exclusive auction exhibition of Property from the Lifestyle of Elizabeth...
Tech
W London – Leicester Square Unveils Tech-Based Transformation
W London – Leicester Square today announced a super-charged new chapter for the hotel, unveiling a multi-million-pound transformation of all 192 guest rooms and suites. As part of the W brand’s mission to fuel its...
2019 Must-Have Travel Gadgets for Your Next Trip
Traveling is much more fun when you have the right gadgets. They have become tools that have the eased the problems that you face while going. 2019 is a year which is full of tech-savvy tools that you need. Some of them...
Amadeus Partners with Skyserv to Improve the Passenger Experience
For ground handlers, every second counts. Like Formula 1 pit crews, speed and efficiency are everything, ensuring the planes they service are turned around at rapid speed. Greece is one of the most visited countries in...
Air Seychelles Announces New In-flight Wireless Streaming System
Air Seychelles today has announced that the airline will introduce its new in-flight wireless streaming entertainment system across its A320neo and A320ceo aircraft effective 1 August, 2019. The new entertainment system...
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...
Video
A Ballet in the Sky on Board an Air France Flight
On July 6, 2019, Air France, in partnership with the Paris Opera, surprised its passengers on flight AF117 from Shanghai to Paris-Charles de Gaulle. During the flight, 10 dancers from the Paris Opera performed a ballet...
Royal Caribbean Welcomes Spectrum of the Seas to the Fleet
Spectrum of the Seas, the first in the Royal Caribbean Quantum Ultra Class, was designed and built for unforgettable vacation experiences. The ship features Royal Caribbean cruise line’s first private enclave for suite...
United Airlines Launches New Safety Video Featuring Superhero
Beginning June 1, United Airlines will launch its latest inflight safety demonstration video featuring Spider-Man in an entertaining mini-drama film. In addition to the safety video, United’s broader promotional...
Five Finnish Companies Join Forces in Autonomous Snow Removal Project
Automatic robot vacuum cleaners and lawnmowers are already reality, but can the same idea be applied to airport snow removal? Finavia brought together five Finnish companies, each a specialist in their own field, in a...
