Tag: demands
Why does the European Union Parliament condemn Zimbabwe again?
The European Union yesterday renewed sanctions against Zimbabwe after condemning the chaotic situation of human right abuses in that Southern African country.
Here is what...
End of skiplagging? Lufthansa suing passenger for ditching last leg of...
One of Europe’s major airlines and the largest one in Germany wants to recoup lost profits by taking a customer to Berlin-Mitte court, claiming...
IATA’s chief speaks at CAPA Aeropolitical and Regulatory Affairs Summit in...
Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO addressed the CAPA Aeropolitical and Regulatory Affairs Summit in Doha, Qatar today:
It is a great...
Jamaica PM speaks at launch of Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis...
At the launch of the Global Tourism Resilience & Crisis Management Centre, Jamaica Prime Minister Hon. Andrew Holness shared his thoughts on the importance...
New York-based tourism professionals receive destination training
A group of tourism professionals in New York recently had the chance to learn more about Seychelles as a destination. This was made possible...
Top meeting trends for 2019 revealed
The speed of life and business is laser fast today, communication devices intrude constantly, and lifestyles have adjusted accordingly. This includes when in meeting...
China hotel chain expands into Indonesia
OYO chain of hotels and homes is seeing exponential growth in Indonesia in less than three months of its operations in the country. Launched...
What is challenging the hotel industry this year?
The increase in mobile traffic and the importance of metasearch engines, the emergence of voice searches and the need to respond to an always-connected...
Flight disruptions and aviation chaos to continue in 2019
2018 turned out to be a very disruptive year for the aviation and travel industry when, for the first time, over 10 million passengers...
New WTTC report identifies global megatrends for travel and tourism
A new report by World Travel & Tourism Council identifies opportunities and risks for travel and tourism.
New Vietjet flight links Ho Chi Minh City with Van Don...
Continuing in the hype of the New Year’s celebrations, Vietjet officially welcomed a new service linking Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) with Van Don....
‘Attempted hijacking’: Aeroflot passenger demands to be flown to Afghanistan
Russian Aeroflot Flight SU1515 was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger attempted to hijack the aircraft, demanding that the plane be...
Ho Chi Minh City to Van Don now on Vietjet
Vietjet officially opens a new service linking Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Van Don (Quang Ninh Province), the gateway to UNESCO World Heritage...
A first in Vietnam: Gambling for locals in a casino resort
How Vietnamese gambler can play for money in Vietnam
The answer is Corona casino, which is part of Corona Resort & Casino on Phu Quoc...
Back to school: Learning how to look good
Those that ponder the importance of “beauty” should recognize that the industry is valued at billions of dollars and is supported by men and women.
The Future of MICE: Interview with IMEX CEO Carina Bauer
CEO of the IMEX Group Carina Bauer graduated from Oxford University, UK, in Politics, Philosophy and Economics in 1998, Carina began her career in...
Grayling: Preventing ‘drone disruption’ at UK airports impossible
According to UK Secretary of State for Transport, the chaos, recently experienced by passengers at Gatwick and Heathrow, may be repeated. Chris Grayling said...
Tourism’s “Invisible Burden”: Major new report
A new report suggests that wherever it exists, tourism places an “invisible burden” on destinations and their residents.
China enacts new law to protect world’s highest mountain
China has enacted a new law designed to protect and conserve the environment surrounding the Mount Qomolangma (Mount Everest) reserve.
Mount Everest, also called Mt....
Jamaica records 8.6% increase in tourism earnings in 2018
Tourism Minister, Hon Edmund Bartlett says Jamaica saw an 8.6% increase in tourism revenue in 2018. He told a news conference, held at the...
African pirates attack ship with Russian crew, kidnap six sailors
The pirates attacked the Panama-flagged ship MSC Mandy with a Russian crew off the coast of Benin in West Africa.
According to Russia’s Maritime and...
Italy to the Vatican: Politics cannot leave room for Nationalisms and...
The President of the Italian Republic Mattarella has a New Year's message and a message for the World Day of Peace for Pope Francis and the world.
Snowbird travel stress decreased with driveaway service
Ever thought of the idea of visiting a destination, be it for holiday or work, and getting to drive your own car upon reaching the destination or airport via a driveaway service?
One to Five Star Hotels in Taiwan: What it means
The Taiwan Star Hotel Association has the important task of rating hotels.
The evaluation for star-rated hotels has five degrees, from one star to five stars with...
Iran: ‘No documented proof’ of Mahan Air ban by Germany
Iranian civil aviation denied some media reports that Germany is planning to ban flights of Iran's Mahan Air to Germany in January, Press TV...