New NZ tourism tax to pay for local busses
New Zealand is planning to introduce a tax on most international travelers to reduce the strain on its booming tourist sector, as well as...
Toilet competition ends….
1 May is the final day for entries into the 2018 International Toilet Tourism Awards. Across the world, the awards seek to flush out...
Flight safety in Russia and CIS is in tailspin
According to the latest report by Russia’s Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC), more aircraft disasters and fatalities occurred in Russia than in any other Commonwealth...
10 world´s best lounges
The flight search site Netflights.com lists the 20 best-value lounges as an alternative to stressful airports, even for people on a modest budget.
To help...
Fee-free GDS bookings on way
Travelport is poised to enable agents and travel management companies (TMCs) to book air fares via desktop without the GDS surcharges Europe’s major network...
Singapore to market passion
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) launched a new Passion Made Possible global campaign today. In the latest wave of marketing activities that will cover...
TUI wants to enter US travel market
Europe’s biggest tourism group not only wants to expand in Asia but even enter the US travel market through online sales, according to CEO...
Helsinki new tourism capital
The winners of the first edition of the European Capital of Smart Tourism competition were awarded today at a ceremony in Brussels, on the...
HEL reaches 20 mio
Air travel via Helsinki Airport has been growing rapidly over the past few years. A historical milestone was surpassed today as the 20 millionth...
+ 4,000 new route in 2018
According to anna.aero’s New Routes Database, airlines launched 3,765 new scheduled services around the globe during the calendar year 2018, representing a 6.8% increase...
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Emirates continues upgrading their fleet
Originally, Emirates planned to upgrade 120 aircrafts with new cabins. Now, this has been expanded to a total of 191 aircrafts.
Emirates is undertaking a...
