Tourism

Royal Jordanian increases Amman-Aqaba flights

Aqaba is the seaside holiday destination in Jordan and just a short flight from the countries capital city Amman. As part of its continuous efforts to promote domestic tourism, this time to the city of Aqaba, which launched the Aqaba Carnival, Royal Jordanian has increased flight frequencies between Amman and Aqaba to 17 per week […]

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The most important issue for LGBTQ+ travelers

A new research report, Portrait of LGBTQ+ Travelers in America™ – a comprehensive study into this group’s travel behaviors, sentiments, and attitudes by MMGY Global – reveals the most important issue for LGBTQ+ travelers. The research sampled more than 3,000 American LGBTQ+ travelers and was devised with input from a steering committee of professionals from […]

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What to expect in air travel this year

A m1nd-set traffic forecast is compiled via a unique data tool, B1S, in partnership with IATA and their air traffic data partner ARC, which comprises the world’s most comprehensive traffic and traffic forecast database (DDS). This air traffic forecast for 2023 includes a 4-year forecast up until 2026. Both Asia and the Pacific will see […]

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Hawaiian Airlines joins SkillBridge Program

Hawaiian Airlines today announced it has become the newest industry partner of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) SkillBridge program, which has successfully transitioned more than 380 servicemen and women into civilian careers since its inception in 2019 Hawaiian Airlines today announced it has become the newest industry partner of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Aviation […]

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LGBTQ+ Tourism Master’s scholarship recipients announced

The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) Foundation has announced that the recipients of the 2023 LGBTQ+ Tourism Master’s scholarship are Burcu Durdu Kısakürek, owner of Unison Turkey Travel & Events, and Joan Alcántara, Marketing Coordinator with Axel Hotels. The International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA) Foundation has announced that the recipients of the 2023 LGBTQ+ Tourism […]

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New hotels, airport and travel enhancements in 2023

Today, the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) detailed its upcoming tourism product developments as the island heads into the new year. Today, the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) detailed its upcoming tourism product developments as the island heads into the new year. The One happy island is enjoying a strong pandemic recovery, with full-year 2022 visitor arrivals […]

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First cannabis-friendly hotel in Las Vegas

In a town known for its “bigger is better” philosophy, there is a new reimagined property set to bring an intimate, modern, urban, and sexy travel experience to Las Vegas, and it will make its stunning debut this spring. In a town known for its “bigger is better” philosophy, there is a new reimagined property […]

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American Express renews partnership with US Travel Association

US Travel Association and American Express today announced a renewal of their successful partnership that will see American Express return as the association’s sole official sponsor and official card for 2023-2024. US Travel Association and American Express today announced a renewal of their successful partnership that will see American Express return as the association’s sole […]

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Pegasus Airlines closes first sustainability-linked term loan

Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines closed the first ever sustainability-linked aircraft-secured term loan, which was guaranteed by UK Export Finance for the financing of ten new Airbus A321neo aircraft Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines closed the first ever sustainability-linked aircraft-secured term loan, which was guaranteed by UK Export Finance for the financing of ten new Airbus A321neo aircraft. The […]

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Helsinki turning into a world-class food city

Helsinki has a lively and high-quality food culture that is still not fully recognized internationally. Helsinki has a lively and high-quality food culture that is still not fully recognized internationally. The goal of the City of Helsinki’s new food strategy is to highlight the Finnish capital’s unique food offerings and promote Helsinki as a world-class […]