Ibis has announced the completion of the roll-out of its new guest welcome programme across all ibis, ibis styles and ibis budget hotels in the UK, aided my mobile technology.The new approach sees ibi…
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UKinbound urges Chinese visa reform as Golden Week begins
UKinbound is urging the government to make its two-year reduced cost multi entry Chinese visa pilot a permanent scheme.The scheme is due to end in January 2018, however with China’s Golden Week …
China creates a global tourism organisation World Tourism Alliance
China has recently constituted a new international tourism organisation known as the World Tourism Alliance (WTA). World Tourism Alliance will work as UNWTO in propelling global tourism exchange and c…
Cunard to add fourth ship to fleet in 2022
Luxury cruise brand Cunard today announced it is adding a fourth ship to its fleet.This investment is part of the company’s ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally.Carnival Corporation…
Wizz Air launches Trip Planner to inspire passengers
Wizz Air has launched Trip Planner, a new website search tool, designed to inspire passengers who are undecided on the destination of their next holiday.Trip Planner allows passengers to discover new …
BP Ventures to invest $10m in jet charter marketplace Victor
Business-to-consumer jet charter marketplace Victor has announced the signing of a strategic investment agreement with BP Ventures.BP’s investment arm has committed to invest $10 million as lead…
Israel sets a goal to welcome one lakh Indian tourists by 2018
Aiming at a steady increase in tourist arrivals from India, Israel is eyeing one lakh Indian tourists to visit the country by 2018.Hassan Madah, Director- India, Israel Ministry of Tourism, said, &ldq…
Hurricane Irma – The Impact On The Caribbean Tourism Destinations
The three September days when Hurricane Irma flew through the eastern Caribbean meant enormous change for many peoples’ lives. Irma reaching 300kph (185mph) speed completely wiped out several co…
New leadership for Catalan Tourist Board in UK
The Catalan Tourist Board has appointed Aicard Guinovart as the new director for the United Kingdom & Ireland.Aicard joins the UK team with over 15 years’ experience under his belt with the …
Qatar Airways boosts flights to Sohar, Oman
Qatar Airways will add four additional weekly flights to Sohar, its newest destination in the Sultanate of Oman, from October 1st.The additional frequency was added in response to increased passenger …