Promising start from China
The 2018 EU-China Tourism Year makes a promising start as the recent European Travel Commission (ETC) research shows increase in Chinese tourism to Europe.
In...
Strongest airline brand globally
Aeroflot has again been named the strongest airline brand globally in 2021 by Brand Finance, the leading independent brand valuation consultancy. The airline has been at the...
Smelly airline passengers from hell
Smelly airline passengers and out of control children have emerged as the leading complaints of passengers in the annual “Passengers from Hell” survey.
A global...
New Zealand gets tourism tax
The New Zealand government is finalising plans for the levy which is expected to be up to NZ$35 per person – about £18 –...
Scenic rail back on tracks
One of New Zealand's great rail journeys - KiwiRail’s iconic Coastal Pacific scenic journey - will roll again from December 1 this year, two...
Accor buys Mövenpick
France’s AccorHotels has confirmed that the company has officially acquired Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts for 480 million Euros ($559 million). The transaction was subject to regulatory...
October 2018 edition of the TTO Scandinavia magazine
10 most wanted destinations - 9/11 true or false - Report from Vestnorden - Faroe to double hotel capacity - Icelandair new routes -...
Waste problem on Koi Samui
Following international coverage of waste buildup on Koh Samui, the government has promised prioritization of garbage management nationwide and has scheduled a meeting on...
First class becomes Business Suite
Malaysia Airlines has announced the rebrand of its First Class cabin to Business Suite. The Business Suite is available on all of the airline’s...
Travel warning
Travellers to Hong Kong have been warned to be “particularly vigilant” following eight consecutive weekends of anti-government protests.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office alert was...






























