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 2015-11-01 to 1 month

Malaysia wins ‘Best Eco-Vacation’ at Nat Geo traveler awards

Malaysia added another feather in its cap when it was voted as the “Best Eco-Vacation” at the 5th National Geographic Traveler Awards – Top Travel Destinations of 2015 – at a ceremony held in Moscow on 18 November. continue reading...

Jetstar Asia, Jetstar Japan and Jetstar Pacific added to oneworld’s Global Explorer

The addition of these three carriers’ routes, with effect from tomorrow (Tuesday, 1 December), will bring more than 15 new destinations, two key Asian hubs – in Ho Chi Minh City and Singapore – and dozens more routes on board Global Explor…

Singapore Changi Airport : Operating Indicators for October 2015

Passenger traffic at Singapore Changi Airport grew 2.5% year-on-year in October 2015, with 4.60 million passengers travelling through the airport. There was an increase of 1.8% in airfreight movements, with 162,500 tonnes of cargo handled …

Melbourne Cup Winner to Address Major Tourism Conference

Melbourne Cup winner, Michelle Payne, will address a major tourism conference in Sydney this Wednesday to talk about her personal journey to achieve the ultimate racing success. continue reading........

Air India’s direct flight from New Delhi to San Francisco to start operations from Dec 02

Air India, the Indian national flag carrier, commences its first-ever non -stop flights between Delhi-San Francisco from December 2, 2015. Slated to be one of the longest flights in the world, Air India will currently operate three flights…

Rev up your appetite with the Bank of Melbourne World’s Longest Lunch

MFWF’s globally acclaimed opening day event, the Bank of Melbourne World’s Longest Lunch, will stretch along the iconic main straight of Melbourne’s Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on Friday 4 March 2016, entertaining more than 1,600 guests…

Ramada Ajman awarded with Green Globe certification

The property is the first hotel in the Ajman to secure the certification, which is the result of its creative approach to sustainable management. Ramada Ajman is the first in the UAE to launch a compost project for hotels, and also engages…

Semara Luxury Villa Resort offers ultimate Christmas getaways

Travellers can celebrate Christmas in ultimate luxury on the cliffs of Uluwatu this year with these tempting offers from Semara Luxury Villa Resort. continue reading......

Semara Luxury Villa Resort offers ultimate Christmas getaways

Travellers can celebrate Christmas in ultimate luxury on the cliffs of Uluwatu this year with these tempting offers from Semara Luxury Villa Resort. continue reading......

Amadeus and airport express providers bring travellers to the city centre in just two clicks

For many travellers, arriving at a destination airport is the easy part – working out how to get to the city centre once there is often an altogether different story. Rather than being an integrated part of the planned journey, buying a ci…

Grand Resort Bad Ragaz celebrates New Year’s Eve in style

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with style while rejuvenating and reenergising your inner self at Grand Resort Bad Ragaz. Enjoy the New Year’s Eve programme for a sparkling way to welcome the New Year. continue reading......

The Kanoo Group Breathes New Life Into Dubai’s Jumeriah through Launch of Kanoo Villas

the largest UAE property services firms, is set to transform residential living in Jumeriah 3 with the launch of the Kanoo Villas. Available to lease from this month, the Kanoo Villas is a community comprising 11 contemporary residential p…

TTF – To Holiday Or Not To Holiday? – That Is The Big Assuie Question

Too many Australians will have work, not holidays, on their mind this festive season according to a national survey of 1000 people by the Tourism and Transport Forum Australia [TTF] continue reading......

Exciting new seat map app launch from Travelport for Eurostar

Travelport, a leading Travel Commerce Platform, has announced the launch of a new enhanced app for booking Eurostar seats, called Travelport Seat Map App for 9F. As Eurostar prepares to launch a new fleet of state-of-the-art trains between…

‘Great Golf ‘Magazine goes bi-monthly

Great Golf, the monthly magazine distributed free through golf and high end locations throughout the UK, will celebrate its fifth birthday with an increase to bi-monthly frequency. continue reading.....

‘Great Golf ‘Magazine goes bi-monthly

Great Golf, the monthly magazine distributed free through golf and high end locations throughout the UK, will celebrate its fifth birthday with an increase to bi-monthly frequency. continue reading......

FOO at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen Introduces New Grill Menu

Introducing the new Grill Bar menu at FOO restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen. On the terrace of FOO, the green oasis restaurant in the heart of the Central Business District (CBD), refreshed by autumn breeze and listening to the sym…

Work set to begin on Tinsley Chord to bring Britain’s first tram-trains to South Yorkshire

Plans to build a new section of railway to allow the UK’s first tram-trains to run in South Yorkshire have been approved by the Department for Transport. continue reading.......

Heron 1 chalks up 25,000 flight hours in Afghanistan

successfully landed in Mazar-e-Sharif in northern Afghanistan, bringing the total number of flight hours it has completed in the country up to 25,000. The occasion was celebrated at Camp Mazar-e-Sharif together with the Luftwaffe. continue…

Bahamasair takes delivery of its first ATR 72-600

Bahamasair, the national flag carrier of the Bahamas, took delivery of its first ATR 72-600 today. The airline and ATR inked a deal for two ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s at the last Paris Air Show. With the arrival of this new aircraft…

Malaysia Airlines encourages passengers to self check-in during the peak period

As passenger traffic is expected to be heavy during the holiday season, Malaysia Airlines encourages passengers to use the self check-in kiosks available to avoid long queues at the airport. continue reading.......

Tourism Ireland launches new online film promoting the home town of U2

As U2’s iNNOCENCE + eXPERIENCE world tour comes to a close in Dublin this week, Tourism Ireland today launched a brand new online film, “U2 in Dublin – The Homecoming”, specially created to celebrate the band and to highlight their home ci…

Taiwan Delegation Co-Operates with Kempinski Hotel Guiyang

A Taiwan delegation of over 20 representatives from the tourism associations and TransAsia Airways arrived in Guiyang to promoteco-operations between the tourism and hospitality sectors and to investigate the potential tourism market in Gu…

Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko is “Bulgaria’s Best Ski Hotel” for a Third Consecutive Year

For a third consecutive year, Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko is the proud winner of the title “Bulgaria’s Best Ski Hotel”, awarded by the most prestigious organisation in the international ski industry – World Ski Awards. The official …

Bake for Sunvillage Christmas Charity Baking Class at Kempinski Hotel Beijing

“Bake for Sunvillage”, a Christmas cookie baking class in the aim of supporting the charity program Sunvillage was successfully hosted in the hotel on 25 November. continue reading......

Rail link to Glasgow Airport to be operational by 2025

A rail link between Glasgow city centre and Glasgow Airport has taken a major step forward, it was announced today.A scheme to build a tram-train link is one of two options being put forward for a new connection between Glasgow city centre…

Expanded Collaborations on Business Class In-Flight Menus for Flights Departing Overseas Airports

ANA is working to provide even more delicious in-flight meals with options produced by renowned hotels, restaurants and chefs in various overseas destinations. continue reading.......

Niamh O’Connell Appointed Group Vice President of Wellness Development of Rosewood Hotel Group

Hong Kong-based Rosewood Hotel Group has strengthened its executive team with the appointment of Ms. Niamh O’Connell to the newly created position of group vice president of wellness development. continue reading......

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Launches New Global Cocktail Program Designed by Elite Bartenders

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is inviting guests to taste what happens when elite mixologists from around the world come together to craft cocktails. continue reading......

Transat Club Voyages Groupes becomes Groupes et cie

Transat Distribution Canada, the country’s largest travel agency network, is innovating again. Its association of travel agencies, called Club Voyages Groupes, will now be known as Groupes et cie, and has launched a brand-new brochure feat…