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Hotels | UK

Radisson RED to open at Edgbaston Stadium with 146 keys by Q2, 2027

Tourism Boards | France

Dunkirk: A treasured coastal destination

Tourism Boards | Spain

Barcelona bids farewell to decade-old slogan: Embraces new campaign amidst anti-tourism backlash

DidaTravel appoints Gareth Matthews as CMO

DidaTravel, a global hotel wholesaler and tech-driven travel distribution service provider is today announcing its latest senior appointment, Gareth Matthews, who joins as Chief Marketing Officer with responsibility for developing the company’s brand positioning, digital marketing capabilities and PR and media presence worldwide.

Hahn Air appoints Adriana C. Carrelli as Vice President Airline Business

To further strengthen the support and guidance for its airline partners, Hahn Air appointed Adriana C. Carrelli as Vice President Airline Business.

Nicolas De Gols has been appointed as GM of Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris

Nicolas De Gols, has just joined the team of Le Royal Monceau - Raffles Paris and is thus positioned as the youngest General Manager of Palaces.

The St. Regis Venice appoints Giuseppe Ricci as Executive Chef

Steeped in elegant dining tradition, chef will lead culinary programming & bring delicious new twists to iconic hotel's seasonal dishes. The St. Regis Venice appoints Giuseppe Ricci as Executive Chef

New GM at Hotel Martinez – Cannes

Michel Cottray has recently joined the team at Hôtel Martinez – The Unbound Collection by Hyatt – as General Manager, returning to the French Riviera, which he knows well, having previously managed several hotels in the area. Born and raised in t...

Rail Europe appoints Bjorn Bender as new President & CEO

Rail Europe has appointed Björn Bender as President and CEO. Björn, a mobility expert with 20 years’ experience in the sector, will be bringing his rail expertise, customer centricity and spirit of innovation to the company.

CWT appoints Victoria Berwick as Global Marketing Director

CWT announced the appointment of Victoria Berwick to the newly created Vice President role of Global Marketing Director, with effect from 1 November 2022.

2024 PATA Travel Mart Final Call: Last Chance to Join as an Exhibitor!

on July 15, 2024

Join the 47th edition of #PTM2024, one of Asia Pacific's longest-standing international travel trade exhibitions. ... MORE INFO

TDM Pattaya region roundtable – ‘Revenue Mastery – Elevating every aspect of the hotel profitability’

on July 15, 2024

Limited to 15 General Managers and Owners, join TDM and Cube Hospitality for breakfast and ... MORE INFO

Travel and Hospitality Golf Classic Phuket 27th September 2024

on July 15, 2024

Come and join the Amazing Thailand Travel and Hospitality Golf classic in Phuket on 27th-29th ... MORE INFO

Finland

Finnair boosts flights from London

Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is set to boost its popular London Heathrow to Helsinki route this winter, as it continues to reinforce its position in the UK.

New £21 million fund from British Airways to put 200 aspiring pilots through training

British Airways has announced a £21 million investment to give up to 200 prospective pilots the chance to follow their dream of flying for a commercial airline without the worry of self-funding the £100,000 cost of training, opening the door to being a pilot to more people than ever before.

British Airways releases its new safety video, “A British Original Period Drama”

May we haveth one’s attention please? British Airways premieres its brand-new safety video, “A British Original Period Drama” inspired by some of Britain’s famous period literature, TV and film and starring more than 40 of the airline's colleagues.

Finnair lands ‘Executive Leadership’ award for strategy transformation

Finnair has landed its latest award, with the flag carrier having been crowned for 'Executive Leadership: Europe’ at the Airline Strategy Awards.

Sim Local expands Heathrow partnership with outbound strategy

eSIM and travel SIM provider Sim Local has launched a trial project with Heathrow, expanding its partnership with the UK’s busiest airport.

China

China Eastern announces direct Shanghai-Venice route

Shanghai's China Eastern Airlines announced a new direct route to Venice from 26 September.

United States

The effect of the Global IT outage will linger post dashed holidays and grounded flights

For Airlines when something such as a “CrowdStrike” outage hits as a totally unexpected disruption then the challenge becomes even tougher, reinforcing the idea of dependence on technology and the need for it to be sound.

MICE | Global

Advantage Travel Partnership’s 2025 conference will be hosted in Malta

The Advantage Travel Partnership has announced that its 2025 flagship annual industry conference will be hosted in Malta and will further build upon its conference values with clear sustainable goals ...

Europalco creates an exciting experience for the Super Bock 2024 sales convention

Europalco, the largest provider of solutions for events and shows in Southern Europe, staged the 2024 Sales Convention for the Super Bock Group, the largest Portuguese beverage company.

Oslofjord Convention Center in Norway appoints RMS Cloud to automate bookings

Europe’s largest event village, Oslofjord Convention Center in Norway, has chosen property management software specialist RMS Cloud to automate over 30,000 bookings per year and simplify its upselling capabilities.

TIS2024 will address the use of AI, Big Data or cybersecurity for tourism

TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2024 will come to Seville from October 23 to 25 with an edition starring all those technologies that are transforming the tourism sector and that are helping to ...

Hungarian Grand Prix kickstarts a stellar summer of events in Hungary

As summer arrives, Hungary gears up for an incredible season of events, starting with the high-speed excitement of the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Hotels | UK

Radisson RED to open at Edgbaston Stadium with 146 keys by Q2, 2027

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson RED Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, located at one of the leading cricket grounds in the UK.

Radisson Hotel Graz opens with 232 keys in Austria

With the grand opening of Radisson Hotel Graz, Radisson Hotel Group introduces its upscale Radisson brand to Austria.

Hampton by Hilton to debut with 157 keys at London Heathrow

Hilton has announced the signing of Hampton by Hilton London Heathrow Bath Road, marking the brand’s debut at Europe’s busiest airport, as part of a franchise agreement with Acre Hotels Ltd, ...

Rail Europe simplifies train travel in the continent

Rail Europe, the independent high-tech travel company, has rebranded after becoming a private-owned company, no longer part of e. Voyageurs SNCF. The rebrand also introduces the company’s new tagline, “Unlock Connections!”, which encapsulates its goal to empower travellers to explore the continent freely and easily. Travel Daily Media caught up ...

Hotelbeds on being the ‘partner of choice’ of hotels in APAC

Pippa Williamson joined Hotelbeds in September last year taking the role of vice president for APAC leading all core commercial activities across the region while growing the relationships with Hotelbeds’ suppliers and clients across APAC.

Reinventing but keeping the DNA alive: Monaco tourism preps for exciting 2023

With new luxury offerings and attractions combined with ancient architecture and a mild climate, it is a perfect travel destination for 2023.

Oaky, Duetto pair up to enable hotels to provide personalised upgrade offers

Duetto and Oaky, two of hospitality industry’s best in class Revenue Strategy and Upselling platforms, have announced a strategic partnership that delivers analytically-powered, highly targeted upgrade offers to guests.

First Courtyard by Marriott in Central London gears up for ever-changing hospitality landscape

Business travellers using London City Airport now have a new place to meet before they fly, thanks to the opening of the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Central London

Rise of aparthotels: The future of travel in the post-Covid world

Ian Telford, General Manager at The Laslett and Living Rooms Apartments Collection talks about the rise of apart-hotels and how the future of travel is evolving

Hotelmize wins Front Runners Competition proving they have more to offer as the travel industry restarts

Hotelmize has proven that it is really a front runner in travel tech as the company has won the category of Hospitality for the Future at the recent Travel Forward Summit.

Travel Agents

Simplify group travel with personalised travel tech service from “Tourist Italy”

Revolutionizing group travel planning with their tech-powered, tailored travel experiences, Tourist Italy ...

Valuing the travel industry as a whole!

Representatives from the Future Travel Coalition met on Tuesday 17 July to ...

Travel Agents

Travel agencies can win over €20,000 in prizes as part of global campaign from Civitatis

Civitatis, the platform for Spanish-speaking travellers, has initiated a new campaign involving ...

Agents off to the races with ‘Pure Luxury’

Pure Luxury, the luxury brand of dnata Travel Group UK, extended an ...

ABTA LifeLine’e summertime family support

ABTA LifeLine is calling out to families which face financial challenges during ...

Policy changes should be delivered so as to protect the vast benefits of tourism: Tanzer

Following the General Election in the UK, Mark Tanzer, Chief Executive of ...

Finland

Finnair boosts flights from London

Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is set to boost its popular London Heathrow to Helsinki route this winter, as it continues to reinforce its position in the UK.

New £21 million fund from British Airways to put 200 aspiring pilots through training

British Airways releases its new safety video, “A British Original Period Drama”

Radisson RED to open at Edgbaston Stadium with 146 keys by Q2, 2027

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson RED Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, located at one of the leading cricket grounds in the UK.

Radisson Hotel Graz opens with 232 keys in Austria

With the grand opening of Radisson Hotel Graz, Radisson Hotel Group introduces its upscale Radisson brand to Austria.

Hampton by Hilton to debut with 157 keys at London Heathrow

Hilton has announced the signing of Hampton by Hilton London Heathrow Bath Road, marking the brand’s debut at Europe’s busiest airport, as part of a franchise agreement with Acre Hotels Ltd, part of the Westcombe Group.

Italy

Simplify group travel with personalised travel tech service from “Tourist Italy”

Revolutionizing group travel planning with their tech-powered, tailored travel experiences, Tourist Italy crafts custom tour packages for everyone—from individuals to groups of 40.

Valuing the travel industry as a whole!

Representatives from the Future Travel Coalition met on Tuesday 17 July to discuss the implications and opportunities for the travel industry following the outcome of the General Election.

Travel agencies can win over €20,000 in prizes as part of global campaign from Civitatis

Civitatis, the platform for Spanish-speaking travellers, has initiated a new campaign involving a competition to acknowledge the contributions of travel agencies in the tourism industry.

Viking marks float out of newest ocean ship

Viking announced its newest ocean ship, the Viking Vesta®, was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water

Uber makes waves across Europe with the launch of new boat services in six tourist hotspots

As millions of people around the world pack their bags for Europe, Uber has unveiled its summer travel products designed to help tourists go anywhere by boat in some of the most popular destinations across the continent.

Azamara Cruises welcomes agents onboard to mark the start of its largest ever Ship Visit Programme in the UK

Azamara Cruises – the small-ship cruise line renowned for Destination Immersion® - kickstarted the summer season by welcoming agents onboard Azamara Onward in Southampton last week, marking the start of its largest ever ship visit programme in the UK, demonstrating the company’s continued support for the trade community.

France

Dunkirk: A treasured coastal destination

Located on the northwest coast of France, Dunkirk is a strategic and charming destination that attracts many visitors.

Spain

Barcelona bids farewell to decade-old slogan: Embraces new campaign amidst anti-tourism backlash

Barcelona is shaking up its tourism strategy as it bids farewell to its decade-old slogan, "Visit Barcelona," in favor of a new, more nuanced campaign: "This is Barcelona."

Global

Czechia prepares for record-breaking tourism season in 2024

Czechia is gearing up for another remarkable tourism season, set to surpass last year's record-breaking visitor numbers.

Bali

Why Jimbaran Convention Centre is the best place for meetings and conferences in Bali

Set on the premises of the five-star InterContinental Bali Resort, Jimbaran Convention Centre has outstanding facilities for meetings, conventions, weddings, and more. Here is how

Malaysia

AirAsia X presents operational stats for 2nd quarter-2024

AirAsia X released its preliminary operational statistics for the period covering 1 April to 30 June 2024, showing a significant increase in passenger numbers from where they were last year.

Global

Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok wins at 2024 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards

Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok announced that it received the title of Thailand’s Best Culinary Experience at the 2024 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards.

China

Turkish Airlines adds Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio

Turkish Airlines has added Chinese yuan to its financing portfolio in line with its natural currency hedging policy, thanks to its diversified revenue structure.

China

Lanson Place adds two new sites to its portfolio

Lanson Place Hospitality Management Limited expanded its portfolio to include two new sites in China and Australia.

China

China Eastern announces direct Shanghai-Venice route

Shanghai's China Eastern Airlines announced a new direct route to Venice from 26 September.

India

Air India Express to fly to Agartala from 1 September

Air India Express announces the expansion of its network to Tripura, introducing daily direct flights connecting Agartala to Guwahati/Delhi and Kolkata.

India

ITC Hotels opens Welcomhotel Belagavi, Karnataka with 116 keys

ITC Hotels achieves a significant milestone in its growth trajectory as it announced the opening of its 25th property under the distinguished Brand Welcomhotel.

India

Travel the world for free with Atlys: Earn while you explore

Atlys, a travel tech startup, introduced its latest initiative aimed at passionate travellers: The opportunity to travel the world while working as an in-house influencer.

Global

Intersec Saudi Arabia confirms patronage for largest edition to date

With exhibition space 34% larger year-on-year, and an expected 14% year-on-year increase in visitors to 17,000, the event is securing its status as the leading safety, security, and fire protection exhibition.

Qatar

Qatar Airways partners with The British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025

Qatar Airways is proud to announce its latest partnership as the Official Title Partner and Official Airline Partner of The Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025.

Abu Dhabi

Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi launches its first branded aircraft in partnership with Etihad Airways

Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the Middle East’s largest indoor theme park, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking extension to its partnership with Etihad Airways, marking a monumental milestone in the theme park’s history

Radisson RED to open at Edgbaston Stadium with 146 keys by Q2, 2027

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson RED Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, located at one of the leading cricket grounds in the UK.

Hampton by Hilton to debut with 157 keys at London Heathrow

Average food hygiene rating for hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses in the UK was 95%, a score a 4 or a 5

The average food hygiene rating for hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses across the UK has been revealed, thanks to a report from leading online training provider High Speed Training.

United States

Sacramento announces 2024 farm-to-fork festival line up

Grammy Award-winning Andra Day is bringing her mix jazz, blues and R&B, and Hayes Carll & The Band of Heathens will bring the country and rock and roll to headline the musical entertainment at this year’s free Farm-to-Fork Festival hosted by Visit Sacramento

Global

Crystal announces release dates for 2026 itineraries

Crystal providing exceptional cruise experiences, announced the release dates for its highly anticipated 2026 itineraries as a prelude to the official launch.

United States

The effect of the Global IT outage will linger post dashed holidays and grounded flights

Hotels | UK

Radisson RED to open at Edgbaston Stadium with 146 keys by Q2, 2027

Hampton by Hilton to debut with 157 keys at London Heathrow

Average food hygiene rating for hotels, B&Bs and guesthouses in the UK was 95%, a score a 4 or a 5

Fundamental Hospitality to launch Shanghai Me and Bund Lounge on the 28th Floor of London Hilton Park Lane

New £21 million fund from British Airways to put 200 aspiring pilots through training

British Airways releases its new safety video, “A British Original Period Drama”

London tops Europe’s food market capitals

Sim Local expands Heathrow partnership with outbound strategy

Valuing the travel industry as a whole!

Millions of Brits’ holidays ruined by animal cruelty: Animals Asia

Finland

Finnair boosts flights from London

Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is set to boost its popular London Heathrow to Helsinki route this winter, as it continues to reinforce its position in the UK.