Latest travel and tourism news from around the world.
A summer COVID wave has swept across much of the world, turning gatherings into superspreader events, disrupting vacations, and reminding everyone that the pandemic is not yet over. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control […]
On the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, Qatar Airways announced that its significant order of Boeing 777X aircraft has been expanded to include an impressive 20 Boeing 777-9. This is in addition to its existing order
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Raffles Hotels & Resorts and World Trade Center Building, Inc. and Tokyo Tatemono Co. announced plans to debut the storied brand in Tokyo today. Part of the redevelopment of Tokyo’s iconic World Trade Center (WTC) in the Hamamatsuchō district,
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has unveiled plans to open a new luxury resort and branded residences on the southern coast of Bali, specifically on the Bukit Peninsula. The grand opening is slated for 2027. Perched on a rocky plateau,
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Rolls-Royce has announced a $300 million deal to provide JSX with a TotalCare and SelectCare 10-year service agreement for its 162 AE 3007A engines. These engines power JSX’s fleet of 77 Embraer ERJ-145 and ERJ-135 aircraft. Piers Keywood, SVP
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The ongoing extreme heat in Greece continues to disrupt the summer tourist season, leading to another unexpected negative consequence. According to The Independent, tourists planning to vacation in Greece this summer have been warned about a surge in cases
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A new airport, Çukurova Airport, is set to open on August 10 on the Mediterranean coast in the city of Mersin. The grand opening ceremony will be attended by the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The new airport’s
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Turkish Airlines has announced the development of its new Crystal Business Class suites, set to enhance the travel experience on transcontinental flights. The announcement, made on Tuesday, detailed that these state-of-the-art suites will be installed on the airline’s forthcoming
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In a significant move to enhance its fleet, Polish railway operator PKP Intercity has signed a contract with manufacturer H. Cegielski – Fabryka Pojazdów Szynowych from Poznan, which won the tender this spring to supply 300 locomotive-hauled passenger coaches.
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In a move to generate more revenue from short-term visitors, Barcelona’s mayor, Jaume Collboni, has announced plans to significantly increase the tourist tax for cruise ship passengers who stay in the city for less than 12 hours. Currently, the
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Belgrade’s public transport operator, GSP, has awarded a €81 million contract to Turkish company Bozankaya for the supply of 25 new trams. However, the deal has sparked controversy due to concerns over the inflated prices of the trams. The
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Romanian rail operator Ferotrans TFI has signed an agreement with Israel Railways (IR) to purchase 33 IC3 diesel trains for a total of $1.5 million. These three-car trains, built for IR in the 1990s, will find new life in
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French multinational transportation company Alstom and the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) have signed a framework agreement worth over €100 million to modernize 449 trains. The contract, which runs until 2030, includes the installation of ETCS Baseline 3.6 onboard signaling
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Boeing and Luxair announced today the European regional carrier is again ordering a new member of the 737 MAX family to power its sustainable growth. A year after purchasing the 737-7 and 737-8 models, Luxair has now placed an
Equinox Hotels, the leader in high-performance luxury hospitality, unveils plans for the much-anticipated Equinox Resort Treyam. This innovative resort will be nestled within NEOM, a revolutionary development transforming the northwest region of Saudi Arabia. Treyam is one of twelve
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