The new route expands Qatar Airways’ footprint in Türkiye and strengthens its global network of more than 160 destinations. Qatar Airways today landed its inaugural flight to the Turkish city of Trabzon. The non-stop service is operating with the Airbus A320 aircraft three times weekly on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The new route expands Qatar […]
Sandals Resorts International was feted with a number of “best in category” accolades at the Annual TravelAge West WAVE Travel Awards. This year, Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of the Caribbean’s leading luxury all-inclusive resort brands Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts, and its Luxury Included® Resorts took home 5 awards, including the coveted Best […]
LGBTQI+ persons, or those perceived to be LGBTQI+, could be prosecuted and subjected to life imprisonment or the death penalty based on provisions in Uganda law. In response to human rights abuses and corruption in Uganda, the Department of State announces that it is taking steps to impose visa restrictions under Section 212(a)(3)(C) of the […]
Esteemed Seychellois artist George Camille debuts his solo exhibition, “Seychelles My Soul,” in Rome, Italy. The Seychelles Islands, an extraordinary destination renowned for its beauty, botanical variety and geological and ecological importance, have long been a source of enchantment and wonder. These sentiments are at the heart of George Camille’s artistic creations, now on display […]
Guam is anticipating storm recovery from the after effects of Typhoon Mawar in approximately six months’ time. In the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) has released its May 2023 preliminary arrivals report and an update to its Fiscal Year 2023 visitor forecast. The report, issued by the GVB Research & Strategic […]
The decline in deal activity in the industry indicates dampened sentiments and cautious approach of investors. The travel and tourism industry has witnessed a massive 41% year-on-year (YoY) decline in deal activity from 475 deals announced during January-May 2022 to 282* during the first five of months of 2023. The decline in deal activity in […]
Cambodia, the Maldives and Indonesia have become the newest signatories to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists. The International Code for the Protection of Tourists is the first ever legal instrument designed to create internationally recognized standards for the protection of tourists at the international level. The Code was created by UNWTO with […]
Finnair has launched a new exhibition in its home hub, Helsinki Airport, as it gets ready to take-off on its centenary journey later this year. The stylish showcase will give customers a never-seen-before view of Finnair’s vintage uniforms from the past 100 years, as the airline reflects on its history and heritage. These colourful vintage […]
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, has announced a partnership with international medical and security services company, MedAire Inc. (MedAire), to provide travel threat and security intelligence to its passengers and crew. With over 200 destinations in 35 countries and an extensive domestic network, ANA’s top priority is the safety of its passengers. MedAire, […]
Spain is expected to welcome around 50 million tourists between June and September, with an almost equal number of local travelers (51%) and foreign tourists (49%). According to “The Tourism Model at the Crossroads of Recovery” report, this information suggests that this summer season will see 160 million overnight stays – a 1.8% increase from […]