Virtuoso Names Top 2023 Luxury Travel Destinations
 
	
			
		Perhaps Paris’ soaring trendiness can be partially attributed to the popularity of the Netflix series ‘Emily in Paris’, which depicts… Read More »
Europe’s 2023 Outlook: Continued Tourism Rebound
 
	
			
		While travel to Europe is steadily recovering from the blow dealt by the COVID-19 pandemic, it will take until 2025… Read More »
Tourist arrivals in Cyprus are up by 106%
 
	
			
		Tourist arrivals in Cyprus reached 90,549 in January 2023 compared to 43,944 in January 2022, an increase of 106.1%. Arrivals… Read More »
Qatar Airways Cargo partners with iNOMAD platform
 
	
			
		Qatar Airways Cargo has partnered with South Korea-based air cargo platform iNOMAD to improve visibility of rates and capacity for… Read More »
Deem Updates Etta Booking Website
 
	
			
		Deem this summer will launch a new version of its Etta booking website, which will include more flexible shopping options,… Read More »
Direct Travel Chatbot Simon Parle Français After Update
 
	
			
		Direct Travel has launched a French-speaking version of its Simon virtual assistant tool, the corporate travel management service provider announced…. Read More »
Accor: Full-Year 2022 RevPAR Exceeds 2019 on Higher Rates
 
	
			
		Accor Group reported an “excellent” fourth quarter that lifted full-year 2022 revenue per available room above pre-pandemic levels, executives said… Read More »
Thomalex Integrates Aimendo AI Tech Into OBT
 
	
			
		Travel technology company Thomalex has integrated automation technology from artificial intelligence and machine learning technology provider Aimendo into its online… Read More »
Deem Updates Etta Booking Website
 
	
			
		Deem this summer will launch a new version of its Etta booking website, which will include more flexible shopping options,… Read More »
The best and worst airlines in Europe: Wizz Air, Ryanair and Lufthansa
 
	
			
		It has been a trying 12 months for airline passengers but some airlines have been more helpful through the chaos… Read More »
90 million tourists expected to visit China or take a trip abroad in 2023
 
	
			
		90 million tourists are expected to either visit China or take a trip abroad in 2023, giving the airline industry… Read More »
BOLD by Wyndham Signs 18 Hotels Across US
 
	
			
		Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has announced that it signed deals for eighteen hotels across the United States for its BOLD… Read More »
Disney Offers Sneak Peek of The Villas at Disneyland
 
	
			
		Disney provided an advance look today at the guest rooms that will be part of the upcoming Villas at Disneyland… Read More »
Leading Hotels of the World Welcomes Eight New Member Properties
 
	
			
		The Leading Hotels of the World, the largest collection of independent luxury hotels, welcomed eight new member hotels, including three… Read More »
Hotel-Generated State and Local Tax Revenue to Reach Records in 2023
 
	
			
		The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Oxford Economics released new state-by-state projections on February 21, emphasizing that hotel-generated… Read More »
Hotel Industry’s Top Strengths, Challenges Right Now
 
	
			
		A new study highlighted the challenges and strengths of the hospitality industry as it continues to bounce back from the… Read More »
Fiji Lifts All Pandemic-Related Travel Requirements
 
	
			
		As of February 14, 2023, Fiji no longer requires travelers to adhere to any pandemic-related travel requirements, including providing proof… Read More »
Guadeloupe Virtuoso’s Biopic Premiere Highlights Island Events
 
	
			
		Guadeloupe’s distinctive artistic and cultural heritage are at the center of the Caribbean island’s 2023 tourism season, which is highlighted… Read More »
TBO Empowers Travel Advisors to Control Commission
 
	
			
		TBO Holidays is a booking platform that is making life easier for travel advisors. The company, which launched in the… Read More »
STR: January U.S Hotel Occupancy, Rates Slip
 
	
			
		Average January 2022 U.S. hotel revenue per available room and daily rates topped pre-pandemic benchmarks while occupancy fell month over… Read More »
Royal Princess Debut Highlights Princess Cruises’ 2024 Japan Season
 
	
			
		The lure of Japan is calling with its ancient temples, cherry blossoms, modern cityscapes and vibrant cuisine with the newly… Read More »
IHG Highlights Growth, Financial Success
 
	
			
		IHG Hotels & Resorts announced its full-year 2022 financial results, including improvements in revenue, operating profit and net system growth…. Read More »
