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 2015-10-01 to 1 month

The Beauty of Giving: Elemis Breast Cancer Care Charity

elemis-mandara-spa-grand-nikko-bali-breast-cancer-care In support of Breast Cancer Care, Elemis launches a beautiful limited edition 100ml of the number one best-selling Pro-Collagen Marine Cream. continue reading........

First Of Singapore Airlines’ A350-900s To Serve Amsterdam

Singapore Airlines announced today that Amsterdam will be the inaugural destination for its new-generation Airbus A350 fleet, with services expected to begin by April 2016. continue reading......

Bombardier Achieves Rail Control Landmark in Russia

Bombardier Transportation’s Russian signalling joint venture (JV), Bombardier Transportation (Signal) Ltd, has equipped the 150th station on the Russian Railway’s (RZD) network with the BOMBARDIER EBI Lock 950 Computer-Based Interlocking (…

Demand is Up and Airfares Are Down This Holiday Travel Season, According to Orbitz

The start of fall signals a drop in temperatures and the unofficial kick-off of the holiday travel season. The latest Orbitz Insider Index breaks down the holiday travel outlook for 2015, including top destinations, average prices, best ti…

Gulf Air Honors Top Pakistan Travel Agents

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has honored the airline’s most productive travel agents in Pakistan for 2014 in recent award ceremonies that saw key trade partners, who exceeded their sales targets during the year…

Gulf Air Adds Faisalabad and Multan to Pakistan Network

Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, is adding two new destinations in Pakistan to its network with the addition of direct services to the cities of Faisalabad and Multan scheduled for launch in December 2015. continue read…

Alaska Airlines Starts Service from Orange County to Los Cabos, Mexico

Alaska Airlines today begins nonstop service from Orange County, California, to Los Cabos, Mexico. The flights are year-round and will operate four-times a week. continue reading......

Jack, Jim or Johnny – Gin, Vodka or Bourbon; pick your poison at Cornucopia

Cornucopia, presented by BlueShore Financial is shaking things up this November with an array of thirst-quenching tasting events. From mixology sessions, to the Single Malt Seduction seminar – Cornucopia is placing liquor in the lime-light…

Delta Reservations Premium Sales and Service Teams Recognized by J.D. Power for Customer Service Excellence

Delta Air Lines’ Reservations Premium Sales and Service teams have been recognized for customer service excellence by the J.D. Power Certified Contact Center ProgramSM for the second year in a row. continue reading......

New Holiday Inn Express Hotel Opens in Pittsburgh

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the opening of the new-build 135-room Holiday Inn Express® Pittsburgh North Shore hotel. Pittsburgh is a hot market for hotel development, with the …

GBTA: Nearly Half of U.S. International Business Travelers Use Extended Stay Accommodations

Nearly half (48 percent) of all U.S. business travelers have used an extended stay accommodation in the past 12 months when traveling internationally for business, according to new research from the GBTA Foundation, the education and resea…

Airline, Airport, Traveler and Tourism Groups Urge Congress to Ground Revenue Diversion Plan

A coalition of organizations representing the travel, tourism, airport and airline industries as well as the traveling public are joining forces, urging leaders in the House and Senate to not divert $9.2 billion collected for aviation secu…

U.S. Travel Community Hails Trans-Pacific Partnership Deal

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on news that agreement has been reached on the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP): continue reading......

National Tour Association Joins Engage Cuba’s Coalition

Engage Cuba is pleased to announce that the National Tour Association (NTA) has joined its leading coalition of businesses, associations and civil society organizations working to lift the travel ban and trade bargo on Cuba. NTA is a power…

United Airlines Toasts New Partnerships That Bring More Premium Beverages on Board

United Airlines is expanding its selection of premium beverages to offer customers two new options. The airline now offers Chicago-based Crafthouse Cocktails’ Moscow Mule on United-operated North and Central America flights, and Buffalo Tr…

Southwest Airlines Brings Transfarency To Airline Industry

Southwest Airlines premiered its latest advertising campaign today during an exclusive event inside the new international concourse at William P. Hobby airport in Houston. The campaign—called TransfarencySM—includes multiple TV advertiseme…

Heathrow scoops Independent Travel Award

Described as ‘Best in the World’ by the Independent Travel Award panel, Heathrow topped other world class airports including Changhi Singapore and Hong Kong, as well as UK airports London City and Manchester to claim the prestigious Airpor…

Finnair celebrates the delivery of first A350 XWB

Airbus and Finnair marked a key milestone on 7 October 2015, with the delivery of the first A350 XWB jetliner for this Helsinki-based carrier. continue reading.....

Maestro PMS turns BI into effective marketing for independent hotel operators

Is “Big Data” just the latest technology buzz word…or can it help independent hotel operators compete? Every advantage counts, because indies have to work harder and smarter than their franchised comp set. continue reading....

Maestro PMS turns BI into effective marketing for independent hotel operators

Is “Big Data” just the latest technology buzz word…or can it help independent hotel operators compete? Every advantage counts, because indies have to work harder and smarter than their franchised comp set. continue reading......

Hilton takes center stage in London

Hilton Hotels & Resorts today opens the doors to its newest hotel in London – Hilton London Bankside, unveiling a property inspired by brutalist architecture, raw industrial design and urban living. Located just moments away from Shakespea…

AccorHotels launches AccorHotels Business Solution to simplify travel policy management for SMEs and SMIs

This month, AccorHotels launches AccorHotels Business Solution, a free solution for SMEs and SMIs that will allow them to manage online their travel policy and bookings in 2,800 hotels around the world. continue reading.....

Kenya to host the 5th e-tourism East Africa conference

As 69% of travelers now begin the search for holiday destination on-line, the ongoing event will strongly focus on the importance of social media use for on-line bookings. continue reading.....

Tourism New Zealand announces Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra as brand ambassador for India

Tourism New Zealand is geared up to introduce exciting activities in the Indian market as they announce one of the most sought after Bollywood actors, Sidharth Malhotra, as the brand ambassador for India. continue reading......

Tourism New Zealand announces Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra as brand ambassador for India

Tourism New Zealand is geared up to introduce exciting activities in the Indian market as they announce one of the most sought after Bollywood actors, Sidharth Malhotra, as the brand ambassador for India. continue reading......

Mountain bikes to head for the hills

The State Government today announced how it will spend $1.5 million to achieve its commitment of establishing the Mount Lofty Ranges as an international mountain biking destination. continue reading.....

Couples Weeks Return to Four Seasons Resort Orlando

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort is a couples paradise, with amenities including a lakeside infinity-edge adult only pool, Tranquilo Golf Club, and an 18-treatment room Spa with six couples’ suites. In September 2015…

Choice Hotels’ Comfort Brand Transformation Hits Its Stride

With more than 30 years of experience serving loyal travelers, the Comfort brand still refuses to rest on its laurels. As each month passes, the Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites brands, which are franchised by Choice Hotels International, In…

Marriott International Enters Taiwan With Opening Of Taipei Marriott Hotel

Marriott International, Inc. is pleased to announce its debut into Taiwan with the opening of the Taipei Marriott Hotel. Combining Marriott Hotel’s design and innovation with local Taiwanese warmth and hospitality, the Taipei Marriott Hote…

Carnival Cruise Line Named ‘America’s Most Trusted Cruise Line’ By Reader’s Digest Magazine

Carnival Cruise Line has been named America’s Most Trusted Cruise Line by Reader’s Digest Magazine. continue reading.....