Day Headlines in Travel News: 2024-09-18

  • The Peninsula New York unveils refreshed offering (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-18 22:40:48)
    The Peninsula New York is seeking to further elevate Fifth Avenue as it unveils the completion of a comprehensive interior design refurbishment
  • Super 8 Unveils Next Generation Guestroom Design (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-18 08:27:27)
    Super 8 by Wyndham owners looking to revitalize their guestrooms can now adopt the cutting-edge INNOV8TE 2.0 design package. The next iteration of the INNOV8TE program, developed in collaboration with experienced owners and top design experts, combines sleek, stylish upgrades with increased operational efficiency. Available across the U.S. and Canada, INNOV8TE 2.0 is a cost-effective upgrade that elevates the hotel experience, starting at just $1,850 per key*.
  • Emirates and Museum of the Future to host first-ever Aviation Future Week (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-18 08:22:48)
    Emirates and the Museum of the Future will host the first Aviation Future Week, taking place from 15-17 October 2024 in Dubai.UAE ministers, senior government officials, industry leaders from across the aviation and aerospace, airfreight, Maintenance, Overhaul & Repair (MRO) and logistics ecosystem, will converge in Dubai for the inaugural event.  The event presents a platform for unparalleled insights and discussion opportunities around the passenger journey and future traffic demand, airfreight and logistics, as well as the latest developments in AI and XR.
  • San Francisco’s Financial District Reinvents Itself (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-18 08:18:00)
    Since the Gold Rush, San Francisco has been reinventing itself through booms and busts. It is a city where the past, present and future meet. Nowhere is that more apparent today than in the city’s Financial District, which is evolving into a hub where business, culture and community intersect.
  • British Airways Goes Daily to Pittsburgh (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-18 08:16:54)
    From today, the vibrant city of Pittsburgh in Western Pennsylvania will be even more accessible to holidaymakers from the UK as British Airways’ direct flight from London Heathrow (LHR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) goes daily. Operating year-round, the flight departs London at 16:40 and lands in Pittsburgh at 20:00 LT in just over eight hours. Fares start from £507 return per person in economy.
  • Don’t Miss Pegasus Airlines’ Fantastic Fares for Autumn Sun-Seekers (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-18 08:12:53)
    September to November is the perfect time to visit Türkiye. The summer crowds and intense heat have gone. Yet the weather stays mild – Antalya, for example, has 300 days of sunshine a year - making it easier to explore both urban centres rich in atmosphere, nightlife and history and the less well-known cultural and adventurous side of the country.Choose active and adventure or ancient history – or combine both - with this handpicked selection of some of the best destinations to visit in Türkiye this autumn, while enjoying fantastic affordable fares with Pegasus Airlines:
  • Premier Inn Middle East’s Commitment to Internal Growth and Development (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-18 08:08:52)
    Premier Inn Middle East is deeply committed to developing talent and fostering growth from within. This is a cornerstone of Premier Inn’s business model which focuses on Trading Brilliantly, Investing in the Business and Profitable Growth. The company’s inclusive People and Culture strategy prioritises career development opportunities for team members at all levels, empowering them to grow and advance within the organisation.
  • Ski France Expands with New Premium Contactless Catered Chalets in the French Alps (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-18 08:04:19)
    As the first snows blanket the French Alps each year, mountain towns prepare to welcome winter visitors. This year, leading French accommodation provider Ski France is enhancing the alpine experience by adding three new premium Contactless Catered Chalets to its impressive portfolio.
  • ETIHAD REPORTS AUGUST 2024 TRAFFIC STATISTICS (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-18 08:02:29)
    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has published its traffic statistics for August 2024. The airline carried 1.7 million guests and achieved an average passenger load factor of 89% across the month, reflecting very strong performance during the summer holiday season.
  • TMU Management hits record growth amid soaring demand for data-led insurance solutions (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-18 08:00:43)
    TMU Management, the travel industry’s data-driven insurance intermediary, has reported a revenue increase of over 250% in its second year, as the company continues its mission to safeguard the travel value chain.TMU Management, which was created by the team behind travel ensurance provider Trust My Group, uses proprietary technology to offer customisable, end-to-end risk management and mitigation solutions that have longevity through boom-and-bust cycles.
  • Princess Hotels & Resorts boosts profitability (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-18 07:59:52)
    Mirai – which provides hotels with technology and operations support to sell in the direct channel – is proud to announce the impressive results of its collaboration with Princess Hotels & Resorts – a hotel chain that offers luxurious holiday experiences – on the implementation of Google’s Demand Gen campaigns, significantly enhancing Princess Hotels’ performance in the competitive luxury travel market.
  • Jamaica Welcomes 2 Million Stopover Visitors Since January 2024 – Bartlett (Breaking Travel News 2024-09-18 06:37:13)
    Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has revealed that based on preliminary figures Jamaica has welcomed just over 2 million stopover visitors and some 3 million total visitors, including cruise arrivals, between January 1 and September 14 this year.