Latest travel and tourism news from around the world.
Royal Caribbean International plans to spend $70 million to build a new cruise terminal at Cape Liberty in Bayonne, N.J., to open in October 2014. The plans were approved this week by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
Royal Caribbean Plans $70 Million Cruise Terminal at Bayonne, New Jersey Read More »
For the second consecutive year, the World Travel Awards has awarded LAN Airlines, part of LATAM Airlines Group, the title of “South America’s Leading Airline”.
LAN Airlines Takes Top Title at World Travel Awards Read More »
Booking one’s holidays at the last possible moment continues to be a popular trend: among the world’s most important travel markets last-minute bookings make up the biggest percentage of holidays.
Russians prefer to book their holidays at the last moment Read More »
Transaero Airlines has announced the launch of its World Events program, specifically designed for people travelling to special events such as conferences, exhibitions, seminars, fora, and sporting events all over the world.
Transaero Airlines Launches World Events Program Read More »
Walking is such a drag after a long flight aboard your private jet. And then you’ve got to endure that long chauffeured ride from the airport to your penthouse suite across town.
Private portable hotel concept Read More »
Samsung and DOCOMO interTouch have been long term partners in developing hospitality solutions. The first milestone was reached in 2010 with the first to market Hospitality TV with a built-in set-top box, bringing a revolution to the world of in-room entertainment for hotels.
Lindner Hotels & Resorts are extending their social media activities through the cooperation with Serenata IntraWare GmbH. It is now possible for guests to connect their social media accounts with the customer loyalty program Lindner Nights.
Lindner Hotels Partners with Serenata IntraWare Read More »
Popular honeymoon destination Bora Bora in the French Polynesia is the world’s most expensive destination this July and August, with one night costing an average of £497.
European Summer 2013: Cheapest vs. Most Expensive Destinations Read More »
iland. The hotel will be the first Hyatt-branded resort to open in Phuket, one of Southeast Asia’s premier resort destinations. Expected to open in late 2013, Hyatt Regency Phuket Resort will join two existing Hyatt-branded hotels in Thailand.
Hyatt Regency to Open in Phuket – Expected to open in late 2013 Read More »
A major religious festival due to be held in the pilgrim city of Santiago de Compostela has been cancelled after one of the worst train accidents in Spanish history. At least 77 people are dead and more than 100 passengers are injured.
Spanish train crash: Santiago de Compostela cancels festival of St James Read More »
A larger version of the giant inflatable yellow duck that captivated Hong Kong will grace a port city in Taiwan later this year, officials said Wednesday.
Giant yellow duck to debut in Taiwan Read More »
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 PATA Gold Awards. Proudly supported and sponsored by the Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO), for the last 18 years, this year’s awards recognise the achievements of 22 separate organisations and individuals.
PATA Announces Grand and Gold Award Winners Read More »
There are so many excellent travel apps out there to help you find affordable airfare (here’s looking at you, OnTheFly), flight status and even where planes are around the world, but what about help planning your next trip?
Best Travel Apps And Sites To Help You Plan Your Trip Read More »
On July, 20 the new project “Strategy of hospitality management in Altai region” was started. This event was organized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in cooperation with the Lausanne Hotel School (Ecole Hoteliere de Lausanne) and Administration of Altai region supported by Federal Agency for Tourism.
UNWTO will help Altai region to develop as a tourist destination Read More »
Hotel creates a virtual community #SocialWave and new services that connect its clients by twitter, in a completely interactive experience.
Sol Wave House (Mallorca), the first ever “Twitter Experience” hotel Read More »
