Tourism

A Government of India Scam?

Visitors from 163 nations can now apply for an Indian e-visa. The bureaucracy, and the double fee feels like a Government extortion scam. Currently, 7.1% of the total traffic is inbound tourism . The Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH), representing tourism, travel, and hospitality industry bodies, said it hopes this would […]

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FRAPORT Group’s Business Performance Improves Noticeably in the First Quarter of 2023

Operating result (EBITDA) more than doubles to €158.3 million – Full-year outlook confirmed – CEO Schulte: We’re heading in the right direction. Business boosted by passenger recovery in the first quarter.  Dr. Stefan Schulte, Fraport’s CEO, said: “We’re heading in the right direction. The recovery in passenger numbers has continued since the start of the […]

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Hibiscus International Opens US Office

Hibiscus International is an award-winning tourism company and full-service travel agency committed to the development of responsible travel and tourism since 1986. Anne Brobyn, Founder and President of Hibiscus Tours International Ltd, established the company’s first office in St. Vincent & the Grenadines before moving operations to Canada in 1993. Now, the dedicated team at […]

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Griffin Buys 2 Boeing 737 MAX 8s on Lease with Aeromexico

Griffin Global Asset Management is pleased to announce the purchase of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on long-term lease to Aerovías de México, S.A. de C.V. The transactions were completed in March 2023. “We are excited for this new partnership with Aeromexico and look forward to working alongside the Aeromexico team as they continue […]

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Qatar Airways Cargo and RwandAir Launch Kigali Africa Hub

At 13:00 Central Africa Time today, Qatar Airways Cargo’s Moved by People Boeing 777 freighter landed at Kigali International Airport. In the company of local dignitaries, freight forwarders, partners, and customers, Qatar Airways Cargo’s Chief Officer, Guillaume Halleux, and Yvonne Makolo, Chief Executive Officer of RwandAir officially launched operations at the Kigali Africa Hub. The […]

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Magma Aviation Launches Flights to China

Magma Aviation, an air cargo solutions company, has added its first regular scheduled flights to China to its roster. The company’s China operations address a growing demand and broaden its access to customers in the APAC region. Taking place three to four times per week on a B747-400F, the routing is a return journey between […]

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New US National Travel and Tourism Office Director Named

Brian Beall Rejoins the National Travel and Tourism Office After Four Years in the Private Sector The International Trade Administration of the United States Department of Commerce announced that Brian Beall rejoins the National Travel and Tourism Office after four years in the private sector. Brian Beall will begin serving as the Director of the […]

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The Benson Hotel and Faculty Club Opens in Colorado

The Benson Hotel and Faculty Club, a new boutique hotel, has opened as the hospitality center for the nationally recognized University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. Long considered the gateway to the Rockies, Aurora has evolved into Colorado’s biotech hub and a health and life sciences research center. The Benson Hotel, a Preferred […]

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New Chief Commercial Officer at Budapest Airport

Budapest Airport has announced the promotion of Balázs Bogáts to the position of Chief Commercial Officer, following a management restructuring by the recently appointed new Chief Executive Officer, Kam Jandu, the previous CCO. Effective immediately, Bogáts will lead the Commercial Business Unit which includes marketing combined with all business activities at the airport. In his […]

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United Airlines to Triple SAF Use in 2023

United today announced that it will begin using a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on departing flights from San Francisco International Airport and is planning to use a SAF blend later this year at London Heathrow Airport, which could put the airline on track to use approximately 10 million gallons in 2023, nearly three […]