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 2015-08-27 to 1 day

New Study Confirms Gulf Carriers Creating No New Travel Demand, Instead Causing Severe Harm to U.S. Aviation Industry

Despite false claims by the three Gulf carriers that passenger traffic has “massively” increased since the airlines entered U.S. markets, fresh research confirms that the state-owned Gulf airlines have not stimulated any meaningful new dem…

New head of AVIAREPS announced for Australia and NZ

A global leader in tourism, aviation, hospitality and trade promotion representation – has announced Emilie Groleau as its new General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, effective from September, 2015. continue reading.......

Viator Partners with I Love New York to Showcase the Best of New York State to Millions of Travelers Worldwide

With the summer in full swing and the changing of the seasons just several weeks away, the time couldn’t be better to introduce travelers to a new way to discover and plan amazing travel experiences across New York State. continue reading.…

Meeting Professional Wins 1-Carat ‘Bacara Resort Diamond’ at ASAE Annual

Phelps Hope, CMP, (center), Senior Vice President, Meetings & Expositions at Kellen Meetings, was the lucky winner of the impressive one-carat “Bacara Resort & Spa Diamond Necklace” that was given away by Associated Luxury Hotels Internati…

International Aviation & Space Salon in Russia attended by Jordan King

The International Aviation & Space Salon (MAKS) was attended by Jordan King Abdullah II, on Tuesday. The King was received by Russian President, Vladimir Putin upon arrival. continue reading........

Ghana, Mauritius agree to waive visa for each other’s national passport holders

Following the signing of an agreement on mutual visa waiver exemption in Port Louis on Monday, the deal has been finalised between Ghana and Mauritius agreeing to waive visa requirements for holders of each other’s national passports. cont…

Ghana, Mauritius agree to waive visa for each other’s national passport holders

Following the signing of an agreement on mutual visa waiver exemption in Port Louis on Monday, the deal has been finalised between Ghana and Mauritius agreeing to waive visa requirements for holders of each other’s national passports. cont…

Kenya Airways puts four Boeing 777-200ER aircrafts on sale

In order to meet its financial obligations, loss-making Kenya Airways has put on sale four of its Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. continue reading........

Bill Richardson Transport World to stir tourism boost for Southland, New Zealand

One man’s passion has turned out to be profitable for an entire region. Bill Richardson Transport World, based in Invercargill, New Zealand, is likely to bring in tremendous tourism boost for Southland. continue reading.........

Common East African Tourism Agenda outlined during East Africa Tourism Development Forum Publish

The East Africa Tourism Development Forum, the first of its kind, was held at Sarova Whitesands beach hotel in Mombasa from Aug 20-22. It was organised by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation and the Kenyan government. continue re…

Airbnb to incorporate small tourist tax on rentals in its Paris fares

Following a request by Paris authorities, the home-sharing company Airbnb has agreed to incorporate a small tourist tax on rental apartments in Paris in its prices, the Associated Press reported. continue reading.......

Alstom completes work on Nottingham tram extension

Alstom and JV partner Taylor Woodrow completed work on the Nottingham Express Transit (NET) extension allowing millions of Nottingham commuters to have comfortable and eco-friendly journeys into and out of the city. continue reading......

Alstom and NTL carry out the first test on the tracks of the Ayacucho tramway line

Alstom and NTL1 successfully tested the first tram on the tracks of the Ayacucho tramway line in Medellin, Colombia. The trams will be operated by Metro de Medellin on the 4.3 km-long line which connects the city’s metro lines A and B and …

New South West Trains services for the West of England get the green light

South West Trains is pleased to announce that the rail regulator has approved plans that will transform rail services in the West of England. Changes will result in extra services and new links to London for many communities across the reg…

South West Trains invests in smarter, more personal customer service

Passengers using South West Trains, one of Britain’s busiest rail networks, are to benefit from a £50m package of investment in new technology and more personal customer service to make end-to-end journeys easier. continue reading......

Queensland Rail: Train commuters rally against domestic violence

South East Queensland train commuters have got on board a Queensland Rail campaign donating more than 3,000 essential household items to help local families who are rebuilding their lives after domestic violence. continue reading........

Eurostar Reports Record Breaking numbers

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, announces the highest ever number of passengers transported in one month with 1 million customers having travelled in July 2015. continue reading........