The Red Sea Development Company and Saudi Arabian Airlines have signed a memorandum of understanding at an exhibition hosted by the Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage.Under the de…
Eco-Lodge Innovation Hub to arrive in Africa
Accor Hospitality has unveiled the Eco-Lodge Innovation Hub by Mantis at the Africa Hotel Investment Forum, which took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from September 23-25.The new concept will be l…
Delta to acquire US$1.9bn LATAM stake
Delta Air Lines has revealed it will take a 20 per cent stake in LATAM Airlines Group.The deal, valued at US$1.9 billion, is likely to prove a blow to American Airlines, which has previously sought…
Ascott partners with Qatar Investment Authority for new Sydney property
The Ascott is investing S$192 million (£115 million) in a freehold serviced residence in the central business district of North Sydney.The property will be financed through the Ascott Service…
Fresh off California win, industry readies for more IC battles
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5), the bill that changes the test used to determine employee classification, into law. While the travel industry was successful in carvi…
Volunteer Abroad Programs In Western Europe For Students
Have you thought of volunteering in Europe? Choosing Western Europe for this might not have been your initial thought, but you’d be surprised to learn how many students select this region for…
London City Airport growing in importance for local travellers
New analysis of Civil Aviation Authority postcode data by London City Airport has found that 143,000 departing passengers used the airport who live within a three-mile radius last year.This is a 22…
Saudi Arabia to issue tourism visas for first time
Saudi Arabia is opening its doors to international visitors for the first time.The conservative Middle Eastern kingdom has unveiled plans for a new visa regime for 49 countries, while also relaxing…
Ethiopian to launch flights to Athens
Ethiopian Airlines has been granted fifth freedom rights to commence services to Athens, Greece from December 13 as a stopover on its flight to Domodedovo Moscow Airport.Flight ET 0760 will depart …
Smart Cities: The Next Step Towards The Tourism Of The Future
One of the growing trends in urban development is the transformation of a city into a more friendly space, combining safety, sustainability, leisure, and productivity. Smart cities are the metropol…