Winston Aldworth flies from Auckland to Sydney aboard Qantas’ QF144.The plane:A classic Boeing 737-800, the hard-working stalwart of short-haul fleets the world over, and a familiar face to regu…
Cunard announces Liverpool departure for July
In response to requests from travel agents, luxury cruise line Cunard has announced a Liverpool departure for later in the year.The Queen Mary 2 will depart on a 14-night Northern Atlantic Westbound C…
flynas unveils new Umrah packages in Germany
flynas has launched a set of full-fledged packages catering to more than 500,000 Umrah guests.The packages encompass a multitude of service including transportation, tickets, accommodation, and tours,…
First class upgrade at British Airways
British Airways is set to deliver significant changes to the onboard product and service in its first cabin as part of its £6.5 billion investment for customers.The new look and feel, set to tak…
Breaking Travel News interview: Christope Schynder, general manager, Sofitel the Palm
Christope Schynder, one of the most experienced hoteliers in the Middle East and currently general manager of Sofitel the Palm, speaks to Breaking Travel News during ITB Berlin.On the agenda is the up…
Tourism industry in rude health as ITB Berlin comes to an end in Germany
Despite a slowdown in the world economy, demand within the travel industry remains stable.As ITB Berlin ends, the economic outlook for the global industry in 2019 is positive once again.Trade visitor …
Hotel Prices In Cancun Dropped By 15%
The Hotel Association of Cancun and Puerto Morelos (AHCyPM, in Spanish) confirmed that hotel prices continue to decrease in Cancun, reaching a 15% drop in some cases, which means a decline never seen …
Ask Away: When, how and why to wear compression socks
Eli Orzessek answers your travel questions.When is the best time to put on your pressure socks and take them off; put them on before getting on the flight or 10 minutes into it? Should you take them o…
ITB Berlin: Jamaica delegation touches down in Germany
On the heels of a successful showing at Caribbean Travel Marketplace and a stellar year of stopover arrival figures, the Jamaica Tourist Board director of tourism, Donovan White, has arrived at ITB Be…
ITB Berlin: Avis Budget Group unveils exclusive Etihad partnership
Avis Budget Group and Abu Dhabi based Etihad Aviation Group have announced a new, global partnership which sees Avis Budget Group become the exclusive car rental provider for Etihad Airways, the natio…