The latest data from ForwardKeys has revealed growth in international air travel, as measured by passenger journeys, grew by 4.5 per cent last year.That is healthily ahead of global economic growth, b…
Tourism Australia launches bushfire resource for travellers
Tourism Australia has developed a resource for agents or travellers currently visiting or planning to visit the country in response to the ongoing bushfire situation.The new portal shows which tourism…
Stricter charter policy to further squeeze Cuba travel options
The Department of Transportation will halt all charter flights between the U.S. and Cuban destinations other than Havana following a 60-day wind-down period. The DOT will also impose a cap on public c…
Tzell’s Barry Liben remembered as friend, mentor and mensch
Following his death earlier this month at 67, Tzell Travel Group chairman Barry Liben is being remembered by his colleagues as loyal, hardworking, a mentor, a family man and, above all, a friend.&ldqu…
Record year for London City Airport
Over five million passengers travelled through London City last year, making it the busiest year for the airport.Publishing its official annual passenger figures, officials announced that a total of 5…
myCWT launches in China for first time
CWT has announced the launch of its flagship platform, myCWT, in China.The move makes CWT the first global travel management provider to deploy an omni-channel, open API-based platform that has been t…
Aleph Hospitality opens first hotel in Kenya
The Aleph Hospitality group has opened its first hotel in Nairobi, the Best Western Plus Westlands, which marks the company’s continued expansion in the country.MD of Aleph Hospitality, Bani Had…
1.9 million tourists are expected during the Rio carnival
Rio de Janeiro’s City Authority estimates to receive 1.9 million tourists during the Rio carnival, which surpasses last year’s 1.7 million. It also expects to have 7 million people on the …
Hutchinson appointed chief executive of Rotana
Guy Hutchinson has taken over as the permanent president and chief executive Rotana Hotels & Resorts.He has held the position in an acting capacity since the departure of Omer Kaddouri from the co…
Shultz-Gelino to head up trade relations at American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines has named Susan Shultz-Gelino as the new vice president of trade relations.Shultz-Gelino has been with American for over 20 years and is a cruise travel veteran known throughout …