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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 2016-02-01 to 1 month

New Zealand’s Traditional Māori Welcome For Ghost In The Shell

Cast and crew of the ‘Ghost in the Shell’ have been honoured with a traditional Māori welcome at New Zealand’s national museum. Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington. continue reading.......

Eichardt’s Queenstown Unveils Premium New Penthouse

Located on the shores of Queenstown, Eichardt’s Private Hotel will unveil a stunning penthouse extension in late 2016. Located on the shores of Queenstown’s Lake Wakatipu, pre-eminent Eichardt’s Private Hotel will unveil its stunning NZ$10…

IHG Signs Its First InterContinental Hotel In Bulgaria- InterContinental Sofia

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies has announced the signing of InterContinental Sofia, the first for the brand in Bulgaria. The hotel will operate under a management agreement with InterHotel G…

FAA Unveils Effort to Expand the Safe Integration of Unmanned Aircraft

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is establishing an aviation rulemaking committee (PDF)with industry stakeholders to develop recommendations for a regulatory framework that would allow certain U…

Elephant Parade Bangkok donates charity fund for upkeep of elephants

Elephant Parade Bangkok officially ended recently with a glittering gala dinner and charity auction held at Anantara Siam Bangkok. The event hosted by prestigious auction house, Christies raised over THB 7 million (US$200,000) which will b…

FAA Proposes $117,480 Civil Penalty Against Holtkotter Leuchten Gmbh

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The U.S Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $117,480 civil penalty against Holtkotter Leuchten Gmbh, of Lippstadt, Germany, for allegedly violating Hazardous Materials Regulations. continue readi…

Wizz Air Announces Appointment Of Additional Independent Non-Executive Director And Changes To The Composition Of Its Audit And Remuneration Committees

Wizz Air Holdings plc (“Wizz Air” or “the Company” and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announces the appointment of Susan Hooper to the Board of the Company as…

Anantara’s Elephant Parade Bangkok Auction Raises Millions for Charity

Elephant Parade Bangkok officially ended recently with a glittering gala dinner and charity auction held at Anantara Siam Bangkok. The event hosted by prestigious auction house, Christies raised over THB 7 million (US$200,000) which will b…

Wizz Air Announces New Route From Budapest To Sofia

Wizz Air now offers low fare flights from Budapest to 48 destinations in 23 countries and flights from Sofia to 29 destinations in 15 countries. Wizz Air is also expanding its base fleet in both cities to continue to serve growing passenge…

Joint Working Committee on Tourism to Support Macao’s Aspirations to Build a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure holds annual work meeting

The “2016 Annual Work Meeting of Joint Working Committee on Tourism to Support Macao’s Aspirations to Build a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure” was held in Zhuhai, Guangdong this morning (24 February). continue reading.....

Travel ban: Bahrain asks citizens to avoid going to Lebanon

A travel ban has been issued by Bahrain against Lebanon. Bahrain’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, has called on Bahraini citizens, to avoid going to Lebanon, for their own safety. continue reading......

Travel ban: Bahrain asks citizens to avoid going to Lebanon

A travel ban has been issued by Bahrain against Lebanon. Bahrain’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, has called on Bahraini citizens, to avoid going to Lebanon, for their own safety. continue reading.......

Uganda to launch new passports by phasing out old East African ones

The old East African passports will be replaced with new ones which will be recognized internationally. The phasing out will be done by Uganda’s Ministry of Internal Affairs. continue reading......

Malaysia always places priority on security of foreign tourists, says PM Najib

Malaysia always places priority on the security of its people as well as our guests from abroad, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak said. continue reading......

Etihad Airways signs CITI as International cash management Bank partner

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced an enhanced agreement with Citi as its international cash management bank partner. continue reading.......

VisitEngland’s Accolades Recognise Quality Experiences At England’s Attractions

A host of attractions across England have received VisitEngland Accolades in recognition of the quality visitor experiences on offer. There are 61 accolades in this round, which sit alongside 17 from the first round announced in August las…

Boeing Launches Next-Generation 737 Boeing Converted Freighter

Boeing [NYSE: BA] today launched the Next-Generation 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) with orders and commitments for up to 55 conversions from seven customers. continue reading.......

Louisville: Four Roses Competition adds twist on Mint Julep

Mixologists from 8 Louisville-area restaurants and bars will compete in the 13th annual Four Roses Bourbon Rose Julep Contest next week. The contest is part of the Kentucky Derby Festival’s “Festival Unveiled” event which will be held at t…

Boeing, MG Aviation, Norwegian Celebrate Delivery of Airline’s First 787-9 Dreamliner

Boeing [NYSE: BA], MG Aviation Ltd and Norwegian today celebrated the delivery of the Scandinavian low-cost carrier’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. continue reading.......

Top Performing Hampton by Hilton Hotels Recognized with Prominent Brand Awards

Hilton Worldwide’s (NYSE: HLT) Hampton by Hilton brand has awarded top performing properties of 2015 with the recognition of the Connie, Lighthouse and Circle of Excellence awards. All awards are presented based on customer satisfaction an…

Louisville: Four Roses Competition adds twist on Mint Julep

Mixologists from 8 Louisville-area restaurants and bars will compete in the 13th annual Four Roses Bourbon Rose Julep Contest next week. The contest is part of the Kentucky Derby Festival’s “Festival Unveiled” event which will be held at t…

Norwegian takes delivery of its first 787-9 Dreamliner

Norwegian took delivery of its first 787-9 Dreamliner. Norwegian already operates eight 787-8s and will use its 787-9s to launch new routes across North America, South America and South-East Asia. continue reading........

AccorHotels and Avista Resort and Spa Patong Company Limited have signed an agreement for AccorHotels to manage three properties in Phuket. Two resorts will be rebranded as Novotel Phuket Kata Avista Resort and Spa and Avista Hidewaway Phu…

Travel expert Doug Lansky to speak at WTM London

International travel expert Doug Lansky has been confirmed to speak at the new-look three-day World Travel Market London 2016. continue reading......

Etihad Airways presented with ATW Airline of the year 2016 award

Leading aviation title honours UAE national carrier for strong leadership in developing unique growth strategy and setting global industry benchmarks. continue reading......

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts Accelerates Growth in Asia Pacific With Eye on Sheraton 2020 Transformation Plan

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, today announced accelerated growth plans for Asia Pacific, continuing its sharp focus on Sheraton 2020, a comprehensive 10-point plan designed to put Sheraton Hotels &…

Sydney shines with 3 mega Asian incentives in Q1 2016

Sydney and regional New South Wales (NSW) will inspire and motivate almost 8,000 international delegates, who are joining one of three incentive programs taking place in March, April and May this year. continue reading.........

New airport app for right information at the right time

the latest technologies, including Bluetooth beacons, to get the right information to the right people, when and where they need it. Developed by IT provider SITA, the app presents an easy-to-use interface and gives travelers personalized …

New airport app for right information at the right time

Miami Airport launched its new mobile app, which is designed for passengers and all airport users. This is the first airport app in the USA to use the latest technologies, including Bluetooth beacons, to get the right information to the ri…

Grand Hyatt Chengdu Opens In Sichuan Province Southwest China

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Chengdu in the capital of Sichuan province in Southwest China. continue reading........