Travel and Tour World

Travel and Tour World, a travel trade media and an information platform, is an all-inclusive and far-reaching B2B travel magazine. It aspires to build a network of travel and tour professionals across the globe to mark its presence in this increasingly co

Entries from 2015-06-01 to 1 month

Al Maktoum International celebrates its fifth anniversary

Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) celebrated its fifth anniversary recently having firmly established itself among the top 20 busiest international cargo hubs and a growing reputation as an efficient and convenient pass…

United Airlines applauds Supreme Court Decision on Marriage Equality

United Airlines issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the issue of same-sex marriage:“Today’s historic ruling is a long-awaited victory for all those who chose to take a stand for marriage equality, and we ap…

Bombardier wins contract to provide 162 metro cars to Delhi Metro Rail CorporationBombardier wins contract to provide 162 metro cars to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

Rail technology leader Bombardier Transportation has won a contract to supply 162 BOMBARDIER MOVIA metro cars to Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (DMRC). continue reading............

Tourism New Zealand announces Kiwi Link India 2015

Tourism New Zealand’s annual travel trade event, Kiwi Link India, is scheduled to take place from July 13 to July 16, 2015 in Mumbai and Delhi. The event serves as a platform for New Zealand operators to interact with Indian tourism produc…

“Escape The Ordinary” With Shangri-La Hotels And Resorts

From extra perks to value add-ons, Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts invites guests to take a summer trip and “Escape the Ordinary” at more than 80 Shangri-La, Kerry and Traders hotels worldwide through 31 August 2015. continue reading........…

Disney Cruise Line launches Cruise with ‘Frozen’ theme to Norway

Inspired by the success of the blockbuster film, ‘Frozen’ Disney has been promoting ‘Frozen’ theme based attractions since a while among its various franchises. Disney Cruise Line successfully completed its first ever cruise to the Norway,…

Meliá Hotels partners with UNICEO to increase MICE market visibility

Meliá Hotels International has announced a partnership with UNICEO, the international association for senior corporate event organizers, a further step in enhancing its recognition as a leading company in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Co…

Thailand declared first Case on MERS free of the virus

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health today announced that a 75-year-old Omani man who became the country’s first case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) has been declared free of the virus. continue reading........

DHISCO partners with luxury travel start-up SuiteStory

DHISCO Inc., the world’s leading hospitality distribution company, announced it is partnering with SuiteStory Inc., an international luxury travel start-up aimed at helping hotel companies book their high-end but often least-occupied rooms…

Tourism buckles under economic pressure in Greece

With banks closing and only allowing limited money withdrawals (all time local) the Greece hotel association has issued a statement warning that this move will definitely have a negative impact on the nations tourism industry. contiue read…

Global Coalition “Unite for Heritage” launched in Bonn by UNESCO

The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, launched the Global Coalition, Unite for Heritage, during the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee meeting in Bonn, Germany. continue reading..........

Warner Bros. Studio tour London to serve up sweets and treats feature this summer

Film fans are invited to get a taste for how magical meals and confectionery (both real and replica) were created for the Harry Potter film series as Warner Bros. continue reading...........

CruiseOne Challenges CLIA to #GiveThem20

Members of the headquarters team of home-based travel franchise CruiseOne recently spent the afternoon at the beach, all in the name of a good cause. continue reading..........

Air New Zealand pulls out the stops for the big game

The airline went on sale this morning with additional seats between Dunedin and Wellington but these sold out in less than an hour. It will now operate a Boeing 767 service from Dunedin to the capital on the morning of Saturday 4 July, pro…

Air New Zealand adds extra flights for rugby final

Air New Zealand has responded to high customer demand for next weekend’s Super Rugby final in Wellington, with additional services to and from Dunedin. continue reading..........

Air Canada Welcomes Agreement with its Customer Service and Sales Agents

Air Canada welcomes today’s confirmation by Unifor, representing the airline’s approximately 4,000 Customer Service and Sales Agents, that its members have ratified an agreement on a new collective agreement for five years. continue readin…

Air Canada Announces new non-stop service Lyon, London-Gatwick

Air Canada today further expanded its extensive global network with the announcement of new non-stop services to Lyon, France and London’s Gatwick airport beginning in summer 2016. continue reading..........

IMPACT Muang Thong Thani has MERS-CoV preventive measures to ensure visitors’ safety

As the host venue, which is certified to TIS 22300 MICE Security Management System, IMPACT takes seriously the need to ensure everyone’s safety and peace of mind by setting the best possible preventive measures against the virus. contnue r…

IMPACT Muang Thong Thani has MERS-CoV preventive measures to ensure visitors’ safety

As the host venue, which is certified to TIS 22300 MICE Security Management System, IMPACT takes seriously the need to ensure everyone’s safety and peace of mind by setting the best possible preventive measures against the virus. continue …

UnionPay International issued outbound tourism tendency during summer tourism 2015

As the summer vacation is coming, the best recreation for families is to appreciate the wider world with UnionPay cards. continue reading..........

Tourism Australia showcases its beaches to attract tourists

Australia has recognised that the major thrust on its tourism lies in its beaches. Most tourists come to Australia to visit its beach and coastal harbor experience. continue reading...........

Heathrow bids farewell to Terminal 1

Heathrow Terminal 1, opened by Queen Elizabeth II in May 1968, will say goodbye to its final passengers this evening. The terminal will close after 47 years with airlines having completed their move to new, modern world class facilities. c…

Uniworld river cruise expands its in-suite butler service from 2016

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection announced the expansion of their in-suite butler service commencing in 2016 throughout their award-winning European fleet. continue reading..........

Fatal Alaska plane crash kills 8 on board cruise MS Westerdam

An excursion plane carrying sightseers from a Holland America Line cruise ship has crashed in south-east Alaska, with all nine on board killed including the pilot. continue reading..........

GBTS reports record breaking start of domestic tourism in Q1

The latest results from the Great Britain Tourism Survey (GBTS) published reveal a strong performance for domestic tourism in the first quarter of the year. continue raeding.........

IHG to Bring Holiday Inn to Cairns

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Taisei Kanko Australia Pty Limited for the 173-room Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside. continue reading............

Northern Ireland followed by Chinese, Indian and Australian travel agents

Twelve top-performing travel agents from six different markets – including China, India, Australia, New Zealand, the GCC and South Africa – arrived in Northern Ireland this week and have been enjoying an action-packed visit. continue readi…

Cruise Line Executives discuss business and developments during FCCA PAMAC meeting

Over 100 FCCA Platinum Members and 25 senior-level cruise executives gathered today in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic for the FCCA PAMAC Meeting. continue reading..........

Portuguese Poolside Barbecue at Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central 2_low

Sheraton Macao Hotel, Cotai Central invites guests of all ages to experience first-hand, the magic of DreamWorks animation at the Kung Fu Panda Academy.While the attached document will give you a details on the academy and offers at Sherat…

New York Hotels offer romance, pizza and parking packages

For visitors to New York who are looking for a night on the town or a place to stay and park their cars before a flight or cruise, M&R Hotel Management today announced a number of value-added packages at its New York hotels, available thro…