Tourism

New Daily Los Angeles to Taipei Flights on STARLUX

With rising demand, the increased frequency of our LAX-TPE route will allow passengers to travel comfortably and conveniently. STARLUX’s first intercontinental route between Los Angeles and Taipei, which launched April 26, has increased from five flights a week to daily. In addition, travelers flying on these flights are able to experience the airline’s new, unique […]

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St. Regis San Francisco Debuts Thrilling Private Sailing Experience

San Francisco’s Premier Luxury Hotel Partners with ACsailingSF for a Heart-Racing Bay Area Adventure on a winning America’s Cup Yacht. The St. Regis San Francisco, a five-star luxury property renowned for its premier location, bespoke services, and exquisite accommodations, is pleased to announce its newest bookable experience, “Set Sail Aboard USA 76 with The St. […]

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PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal made Nepal the Center of World Tourism

The Himalayan Travel Mart 2023 opened tonight at the impressively decorated ballroom at the Hotel Yak & Yeti in Kathmandu. Right Honorable Prime Minister of Nepal, Mr. Pushpa Kamal Dahal, personally rushed in from a security conference to open this event, indicating the rebegin of a bright tourism future for Nepal. The Chief Guest inaugurates […]

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ANA and WestJet Join IATA Turbulence Aware Platform

Turbulence Aware helps airlines mitigate the impact of turbulence which is a leading cause of injuries and higher fuel costs. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ANA and WestJet have joined its Turbulence Aware Platform on the sidelines of the 79th IATA Annual General Meeting. Turbulence Aware was launched in 2018 to help […]

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New London Heathrow to Cincinnati Flight on British Airways

Millions of Travelers in a Metropolitan Area Spanning Three States Now Have a New Choice for Nonstop Travel to London and Across the Globe. British Airways (BA) today announced it has officially arrived at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) with the airline’s inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) touching down just before 7:30 p.m. […]

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IATA: SAF Production Needs Diversification

The expected SAF production has a wide geographic footprint covering North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its expectation for overall renewable fuel production to reach an estimated capacity of at least 69 billion liters (55 million tons) by 2028. Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) will comprise a portion of […]

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Highest Operational Airline in Turkey is Not Turkish Airlines

Pegasus Airlines started 2022 well-prepared and became the airline with the highest operational profitability in the world. Pegasus Airlines held a press conference on Tuesday 6 June 2023 as part of the 79th IATA General Assembly and World Air Transport Summit, hosted by Pegasus. Presenting the latest developments at Pegasus, plans for 2023 and future […]

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AFCAC, AASA Join Forces with IATA on Focus Africa

Focus Africa will strengthen aviation’s contribution to Africa’s development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability. The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) “Focus Africa” drive is gaining momentum, spurred on by the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) as its newest partners. Focus Africa will strengthen aviation’s contribution to […]

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IATA and ATPCO Partner For Flight Emissions Data Calculation

The agreement was signed between Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General and Alex Zoghlin, President and CEO of ATPCO during IATA’s 79th AGM. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and ATPCO have announced a partnership which will see ATPCO use IATA’s CO2 Connect data in its Routehappy API offering later this year. Routehappy is an API […]

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IATA and UNEP Address Environmental Challenges in Aviation

IATA and UNEP sign Memorandum of Understanding to address sustainability challenges in the aviation industry. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aligned with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to address sustainability challenges in the aviation industry. Reduction of problematic […]