Tourism

Air Canada Ready for Summer Travel Season

Air Canada today reported a strong operational performance to begin the summer travel season. Approximately 540,000 customers flew with the carrier between May 19 and 22, the May long weekend in Canada that traditionally marks the start of the summer travel season. “I am very pleased by the performance of our airline during the first […]

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Lufthansa Group Orders Four Additional Airbus A350-900s

The Lufthansa Group purchases four additional ultra-modern Airbus A350-900 long-haul aircraft. The aircraft will be acquired from Deucalion Aviation Limited and delivered to the Group still this year. Lufthansa currently operates 21 Airbus A350-900s and has ordered five more A350-900s and ten A350-1000s as recently as March 2023. In total, Lufthansa holds 38 firm orders […]

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Cairns Convention Center to Open $176 Million Expansion

Cairns Convention Centre is opening its highly anticipated AUD$176 million expansion next month. With this transformative development, the Centre solidifies its position as a premier business events destination for both corporate and association conferences, delivering sustainable, world-class events with a lasting impact. The expansion project encompasses a significant number of enhancements. Among the additions are […]

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New Convention Sales Director at Visit Salt Lake

Jill Lackey, recently joined Visit Salt Lake (VSL) as Convention Sales Director pursuing citywide conventions in the education, cultural, social welfare, and trade/business/commercial markets. Jill worked for 22 years at Snowbird where she held multiple sales-related positions, most recently as Senior Sales Manager handling an eight-state region. Prior to joining Snowbird, Jill worked at Michigan’s […]

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Seychelles Tourism and Seychelles Maritime Academies Sign MOU

The Seychelles Tourism Department recently celebrated a significant milestone with the official signing of an important MOU. This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Seychelles Tourism Academy and the Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA). The momentous ceremony took place at the Seychelles Tourism Academy, where Mr. Terence Max, Director of Seychelles Tourism Academy, and […]

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Belonging, Bleisure, Desire for Balance

The drive to meet the full diversity of human needs through intentional event design is being addressed in education sessions Three related themes came through strongly in today’s education program and in conversations with buyers on the show floor on the opening day of IMEX Frankfurt 2023. In ‘How to measure and manifest belonging for […]

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Discover Puerto Rico Launches First Curated Retreat Offering

As the wellness sector grows, Discover Puerto Rico, the Island’s official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), launches the destination’s first wellness retreat offering for leisure travelers and groups. The Island is the ideal destination for those seeking holistic experiences that bring a sense of well-being for the mind, body, and soul. From exploring natural wonders such […]

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Fraport Shareholders Approve All Agenda Items at AGM 2023

A total of 79.22 percent of Fraport AG’s capital stock was represented at today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) At Fraport AG’s ordinary Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held today (May 23) in a virtual-only format, shareholders approved all agenda items. In addition, shareholders elected the following new members to Fraport’s supervisory board: • Kathrin […]

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United Adds 35 Flights, 6 Routes, 12 Gates and 3 Clubs at Denver

United today announced plans to significantly grow its position as Denver’s leading airline, adding 35 flights, six new routes, a dozen new gates and three clubs, including the largest ones in the carrier’s network. Starting this summer, United also will double the total number of early morning departures and late evening arrivals in and out […]

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Doors Open on New Look IMEX Frankfurt

Visitors were greeted by a new look IMEX, featuring pastel colors derived from its legacy branding, and introducing a new motif The doors opened on Halls 8 and 9 of Messe Frankfurt today for the 2023 edition of IMEX Frankfurt, the leading tradeshow for the global meetings and events industry. A brand refresh, timed to […]