Day Headlines in Travel News: 2024-10-17

  • Kenya’s Diani Beach welcomes travel leaders for World Travel Awards Africa Ceremony (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-17 19:07:25)
    Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, the flagship luxury resort in Kenya’s pristine Diani Beach, is making final preparations as it steps up to host the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2024. The paradise resort is welcoming travel and tourism figureheads from across Africa for the VIP reception.
  • Generative AI remains top priority for travel sector – but time to deliver, says new Amadeus report (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-17 12:14:38)
    Generative Artificial Intelligence remains a central focus for the travel sector looking ahead to 2025 – but challenges are emerging as initial optimism begins to dissipate, according to a new report from Amadeus
  • Vibe and Mize: The Dynamic Partnership Transforming Online Booking with AI-driven Fintech Solutions (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-17 10:43:39)
    A powerful new partnership has been announced between OBT Vibe, a leading platform in the travel industry, and Mize, a global frontrunner in fintech-based travel solutions. The collaboration will bring cutting-edge AI-powered fintech tools to the Vibe platform, aimed at enhancing both leisure and corporate travel experiences. This partnership is set to introduce faster, smarter, and more profitable solutions for Vibe users, raising the bar for travel technology.
  • First Saudi Protected Area Listed on IUCN Green List (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-17 05:40:30)
    The Saudi National Center for Wildlife (NCW) is announcing that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has included the Ibex Reserve in its exclusive Green List of Protected and Conserved Areas. The Ibex Reserve, which is managed by the NCW, becomes the first reserve in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to meet all the required criteria and indicators to join the list, which includes less than 80 reserves out of over 300,000 protected areas worldwide.
  • Cruise Planners Unveils Industry First Technology Tools (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-17 05:38:46)
    Cruise Planners, the nation’s largest home-based travel agency franchise network, made several exciting, game-changing announcements during their annual CP World Convention. Among those announcements is a new suite of industry first, time-saving tools designed to simplify and enhance the day-to-day operations of their travel advisors.
  • REGENT SANTA MONICA BEACH NOW OPEN (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-17 05:34:26)
    The legendary Regent brand returns to the shores of the United States with the opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio. This elegant beachfront resort cements the reimagined Regent brand and the beauty of contrast by combining the glamour of Los Angeles with the splendor of the coast.
  • Four Seasons Hotel Singapore Announces Key Promotions In Leadership Team (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-17 05:31:18)
    Shengwen Chua takes up his first Hotel Manager posting after over two years in the position of Director of Marketing at the Hotel. With a wealth of experience and a strong background in revenue management with him, he had significantly enhanced the Hotel’s marketing strategies while optimising revenue streams, contributing to the Hotel’s success in Singapore’s competitive landscape.Now as Hotel Manager, Chua will oversee all aspects of hotel operations, ensuring that Four Seasons Hotel Singapore continues to provide unparalleled world renowned service and luxury to the market.
  • Florida Keys Fully Open to Visitors; Tourism Infrastructure Intact (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-17 05:30:47)
    The Florida Keys & Key West are open to visitors, with tourism infrastructure fully intact throughout the 125-mile-long island chain after Hurricane Milton’s outer bands brushed the Keys last week.The Florida Keys Overseas Highway, including all 42 bridges, is open as usual.Key West and Florida Keys Marathon international airports are open and operational as is the Port of Key West, which is receiving cruise ships.
  • « Peur Sur Le Parc » Returns from Now to 11th November 2024 With a New Haunted House (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-17 05:27:54)
    Parc Asterix wants to surprise its visitors once again with a terrifying new immersive haunted house: The Infernos of Pompeii. In 79 AD, Vesuvius erupted, leaving Pompeii nothing but ruins and misery. Visitors will be able to walk through the chaotic city of Pompeii, which has become a hotbed of unimaginable horror. The inhabitants emerge from the ruins as if from the underworld.
  • City of Dreams Launches ‘Sunshine Guarantee’ Offer (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-17 05:23:30)
    Summer is a distant memory for many and as most of Europe braces for the onset of winter, a five-star resort in Cyprus is on a mission to ensure every guest’s holiday is filled with sun and fun.City of Dreams Mediterranean is offering guests a complimentary future stay to those who visit this winter, and don’t have a sunny day.
  • Arabian Travel Market expands marketing team with new appointment (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-17 05:21:57)
    RX, organisers of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), have appointed Hassan Merchant as Marketing Manager for the leading international travel trade show.In his new role, Merchant will report to Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director ME, Arabian Travel Market, managing the development and implementation of the marketing strategy for the Dubai-based exhibition, which welcomed a record 47,000 attendees last year
  • Cirium launches revolutionary aircraft maintenance tracking and projection tool (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-17 05:17:10)
    Cirium Ascend’s new Ground Events analytics tool is set to revolutionize the aviation aftermarket by providing the first truly global view of historical and projected aircraft maintenance events using satellite-based flight tracking.Ground Events, the latest addition to the Cirium Ascend portfolio, provides MROs, OEMs, aircraft parts suppliers and airlines with the ability to generate comprehensive analytics which includes market share trends, turnaround times to derive strategic insights on markets for airframe maintenance, cabin retrofits and aircraft paint work.
  • ALTITUDE FILM FEST: VOTING ON BOARD TAP’S LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-17 05:14:34)
    TAP Air Portugal announces that the final phase of the Altitude Film Fest, its first on-board film festival, is underway on board the airline’s long-haul flights. Passengers can cast their votes until 31 October 2024.The initiative that celebrates the world of cinema now offers passengers the unique opportunity to take part in choosing the best short films, directly from the aircraft’s entertainment systems. The first edition of the Altitude Film Fest received a total of 355 submissions, including 101 documentaries and 254 fiction films.
  • ETIHAD AIRWAYS EMBRACES DIGITAL INNOVATION WITH THE NEW SKYPAD TECHNOLOGY (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-17 05:12:25)
    Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is rolling out Skypad, an innovative digital tool designed to enhance the inflight experience for passengers.Elevating Customer Service to new heightsDeveloped in-house by Etihad’s Digital Transformation and Innovation team, Skypad represents a significant step forward in personalised, efficient air travel service.