The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned of potential airport chaos unless governments move quickly to adopt digital processes to manage travel health credentials. The trade group said, pre-Covid-19, passengers, on average, spent about 1.5 hours in travel processes for every journey -including check-in, security, border control, customs and baggage claim. Current data … [Read more...]

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned of potential airport chaos unless governments move quickly to adopt digital processes to manage travel health credentials. The trade group said, pre-Covid-19, passengers, on average, spent about 1.5 hours in travel processes for every journey -including check-in, security, border control, customs and baggage claim. Current data … [Read more...]

Marriott has debuted its latest brand in South Korea with the opening of Josun Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seoul Gangnam. Originally built in 1914, the property is seen as one of Korea’s first luxury hotels. Just steps from the city’s most popular shopping and entertainment attractions including the COEX Mall and Apgujeong, the hotel serves as a gateway to charming and unexpected … [Read more...]

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has opened its first regional office for the Middle East. At a ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, UNWTO secretary general, Zurab Pololikashvili, was joined by Saudi minister of tourism, Ahmed Al Khateeb, to officially open the office. They were also joined by tourism ministers from across both Middle East and from every other global region, as … [Read more...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises hopes to have all five of its ships back in operation by early next year. Seven Seas Splendour will be first to return, in September. The cruise line then intends to preserve already published itineraries as much as possible, beginning with return of Seven Seas Explorer on October 16th from Venice, Italy.ADVERTISEMENTThe ship will take over five of Seven Seas Mariner’s … [Read more...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises hopes to have all five of its ships back in operation by early next year. Seven Seas Splendour will be first to return, in September. The cruise line then intends to preserve already published itineraries as much as possible, beginning with return of Seven Seas Explorer on October 16th from Venice, Italy.ADVERTISEMENTThe ship will take over five of Seven Seas Mariner’s … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled plans for a substantial return to operations from United States and international ports this autumn. The news follows confirmation of a resumption in sailings from Seattle to Alaska planned for August. Later in the year, guests will once again be able to sail aboard Norwegian Breakaway, Encore, Escape, Pearl, Jewel, Sun, Spirit and Pride of America. Trips will be … [Read more...]

Viking will expand its presence in the Mediterranean this summer, adding a third ship to sail roundtrip voyages from the Maltese capital city of Valletta - a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Viking Star will now join sister ships Viking Venus and Viking Sea and will sail a new 11-day itinerary, Malta & the Western Mediterranean. Viking Venus will also sail a new 12-night itinerary, … [Read more...]

Discover Puerto Rico has confirmed fully-vaccinated visitors from mainland United States will no longer require a Covid-19 test on arrival into the destination. At the same time, unvaccinated travellers from international markets will be offered an antigen test on arrival, removing the need to quarantine. “Puerto Rico has prioritised health and safety from the onset of the pandemic, becoming the … [Read more...]

Discover Puerto Rico has confirmed fully-vaccinated visitors from mainland United States will no longer require a Covid-19 test on arrival into the destination. At the same time, unvaccinated travellers from international markets will be offered an antigen test on arrival, removing the need to quarantine. “Puerto Rico has prioritised health and safety from the onset of the pandemic, becoming the … [Read more...]

The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has announced its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The airline said the move reinforced a long-standing strategy of working towards decarbonisation and environmental sustainability across its operations. The airlines - Singapore Airlines, Scoot and SIA Cargo - will use multiple levers to achieve this goal. These include investing in … [Read more...]

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its position as Turkey’s largest international hotel chain with the upcoming opening of the newly built Days Hotel by Wyndham Istanbul Maltepe. The property will become the first in the country under the well-known economy brand. Located close to Maltepe’s business district, several nearby recreational areas and with convenient access to Istanbul’s … [Read more...]

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is strengthening its position as Turkey’s largest international hotel chain with the upcoming opening of the newly built Days Hotel by Wyndham Istanbul Maltepe. The property will become the first in the country under the well-known economy brand. Located close to Maltepe’s business district, several nearby recreational areas and with convenient access to Istanbul’s … [Read more...]

Air Astana will inaugurate new services between Kazakhstan and Montenegro on June 9th. Flights to Podgorica, Montenegro’s capital, will operate from Nur-Sultan on Wednesdays and Saturdays and from Almaty on Thursdays and Sundays. All flights will be operated by new Airbus A321LR aircraft.ADVERTISEMENTFlights from Nur-Sultan are scheduled to depart at 09:00 and arrive in Podgorica at 10:55, with … [Read more...]

Your Co-op Travel has joined a long list of companies that have stopped promoting SeaWorld. Others to distance themselves from the aquatic attraction include British Airways Holidays, Virgin Holidays, STA Travel, Booking.com and TripAdvisor. PETA is calling for all travel agents and operators to stop promoting and selling SeaWorld tickets, as dolphins – including orcas – and other marine animals … [Read more...]

London Luton (LLA) has announced a range of new digital services to further improve the passenger experience as travellers return to the airport. The new services include the introduction of unlimited Wi-Fi across the terminal building and the creation of LLA Market Place, which enables passengers to pre-order food and drink contact-free. There will also be an airport first offer of portable … [Read more...]

OceanSky has launched tickets for a unique journey, a chance to land on the North Pole in the first hybrid airship in history. The Swedish company will offer the highest level of comfort for these flights, in what will be the largest flying vehicle in the world. Expeditions will start in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, flying passengers to the North Pole and landing. Initial flights are anticipated to … [Read more...]

OceanSky is launching tickets for a unique journey, a chance to land on the North Pole in the first hybrid airship in history. The Swedish company will offer the highest level of comfort for these flights, in what will be the largest flying vehicle in the world. Expeditions will start in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, flying passengers to the North Pole and landing. Initial flights are anticipated to … [Read more...]

Boeing and SMBC Aviation Capital have signed a deal for 14 additional 737-8 jets, with the lessor growing its 737 Max portfolio. The new order comes as airlines prepare for a robust return to air travel and modernise their narrow-body fleets to reduce fuel use and carbon emissions. “We are pleased to have concluded an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 14 low-cost carrier configured 737 … [Read more...]

The latest research from ForwardKeys suggests that people are travelling to the USA to receive a vaccination against Covid-19. The trend is most pronounced in travel from Peru, and other parts of Latin America, especially to Arizona, Florida and Texas. ForwardKeys’ analysis of flight tickets issued up to May 18th reveals a substantial uplift in international bookings to Texas and Florida, during … [Read more...]