Policy makers and business leaders from across the Arab World, Africa, North America and Europe have addressed delegates in Riyadh at the third edition of Future Investment Initiative.The focus was on…
Air Premia expands Dreamliner fleet ahead of 2020 launch
Boeing and Air Premia have announced the Korean start-up airline plans to buy five 787-9 Dreamliner planes, following an agreement to lease three 787-9 jets from Air Lease Corporation earlier this yea…
Gatwick to trial speedy boarding techniques to cut waiting times
London Gatwick is trialling a new boarding technique in a bid to avoid queues and congestion at gates.During the two-month trial, large digital screens and staff will be placed at Gate 101 to show pas…
Hebei province closes glass attractions for safety checks
The Chinese province has closed as many as 32 glass attractions over safety fears.The tourism sites, including bridges, walkways and viewing decks, are currently undergoing safety inspections.It is be…
Ethiopian Airlines ups capacity GBE-VFA-ADD
Ethiopian Airlines has upped capacity on the Gaborone-Victoria Falls-Addis Ababa route by replacing the Boeing 737-800 with a Boeing 787, effective October 27.Mesay Ayalew, the airline’s Area Ma…
Phinda Mountain Lodge reopens with new look in South Africa
andBeyond’s flagship lodge in South Africa, Phinda Mountain Lodge, has reopened with a brand-new look.The first lodge to be opened by the conservation-led luxury experiential travel company, whi…
Etihad Airways expands Saudia codeshare partnership
Etihad Airways and Saudia have marked the first anniversary of their commercial partnership by announcing 12 new codeshare routes to key destinations in Asia and Europe.Since signing their agreement i…
U.S. travel industry intensifies efforts to draw Chinese tourists
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington, D.C., has dangled hotel discounts tied to the Chinese Lunar New Year.Arizona has promoted its outdoor attractions to draw visitors during another popular Chinese ho…
London hotels pull away from regional competitors
Trading in quarter three for UK hotels has again showed a considerable contrast between those in London compared with the provinces.That is according to the latest UK hotel market tracker, produced by…
Cebu Pacific unveils new China connections
The Philippines’ largest carrier, Cebu Pacific, has continued to expand its reach into China with the commencement of two direct commercial services.The first will operate between Clark and Guan…