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Number of headlines in database: 62
Last update: 2019-01-17 04:21:02
Number of headlines in database: 62
Last update: 2019-01-17 04:21:02
Breaking Travel News Headlines
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News: Apurva Kempinski Bali to open next month in Indonesia (2019-01-16 13:12:47)
Kempinski Hotels is ushering in a new era of first-class hospitality with the opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali, a luxurious haven that captures the essence of Indonesian culture, art and identity. -
News: airBaltic welcomes record 4.1 million passengers in 2018 (2019-01-16 12:54:57)
airBaltic carried 4,135,711 passengers on its network last year, up 17 per cent on the previous year. It is the highest number of passengers carried in airline’s history. -
News: Dusit welcomes opening of Beach Club at Lubi Plantation Island, Philippines (2019-01-16 12:37:52)
Dusit International has marked the launch of The Beach Club at Lubi Plantation Island, an exclusive island retreat in the Davao Gulf, Philippines. -
News: Marriott unveils new Bonvoy loyalty scheme (2019-01-16 12:09:11)
Marriott International has unveiled Marriott Bonvoy, the new loyalty brand replacing the current loyalty brands – Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest. -
News: Soho Residence reopens following renovations in London (2019-01-16 11:55:08)
Spread across three floors of the 126-year-old Roundhouse building, the ritzy space offers a Botanical Bar with art deco style, late night party space Festival Club and the decadent Gin Parlour, all offering a sense of elegance, style and grace with snug sofas and huge windows, rich fabrics and beautiful plants. -
News: ITB China launches Buyers Circle for 2019 event (2019-01-16 10:07:53)
The organisers of ITB China have announced to launch the ITB China Buyers Circle in 2019: a nationwide buyers’ community for all professional Chinese travel buyers. -
News: dusitD2 Nairobi attacked by al-Shabab militants (2019-01-16 09:56:57)
At least 14 people have been killed following an attack on the dusitD2 hotel complex in Kenyan capital Nairobi. Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta said the attackers, believed to be from Somalia-based militant group al-Shabab, had now been “eliminated”. -
News: Bless Hotel Madrid sees brand debut in Spain (2019-01-16 09:37:00)
The hotel becomes the first to open under the Bless Collection Hotels brand from Palladium Hotel Group. Further hotels will be rolled out in cosmopolitan cities and international beachfront destinations starting with Ibiza this summer. -
News: Brand USA launches United Stories campaign (2019-01-16 09:15:13)
Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States, has launched United Stories. United Stories is a mobile content creation lab that will travel the US capturing warm and welcoming stories told from local perspectives. -
News: Regent Seven Seas Cruises places latest order with Fincantieri (2019-01-16 09:04:41)
With delivery scheduled in late 2023, the new vessel will be a sister ship to Seven Seas Explorer and Seven Seas Splendour. Accommodating up to 750 guests, the new ship will be Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ sixth-all-suite vessel. -
News: Cheval Blanc St-Tropez to open to guests in May (2019-01-16 08:56:21)
Cheval Blanc St-Tropez has been designed with the goal of embodying the unique lifestyle of the French Riviera, modern and refined, while maintaining authentic charm and human scale, much like a home to create a sense of intimacy and discretion. -
News: De Schepper handed Online Travel leadership role with Amadeus (2019-01-16 08:50:44)
Amadeus has announced Mieke De Schepper has been appointed to lead Travel Channels’ Online Travel segment, effective immediately. -
News: Celebrity Cruises rejigs senior UK sales ream (2019-01-16 08:44:32)
Celebrity Cruises is enhancing its sales team with two new appointments, internal promotions and a revised structure to better deliver for agent partners. -
News: Celebrity Cruises rejigs senior UK sales team (2019-01-16 08:44:08)
Celebrity Cruises is enhancing its sales team with two new appointments, internal promotions and a revised structure to better deliver for agent partners. -
News: Ryanair touches down at Región de Murcia International Airport (2019-01-16 08:43:40)
Ryanair has become the first airline to land at the new Región de Murcia International Airport, which was officially opened by his majesty King Felipe VI of Spain. -
News: Fusion Resort Cam Ranh launches new luxury hideaway (2019-01-16 08:37:58)
The secluded extension of the all-spa-inclusive property on Vietnam’s south-central coast features 50 all-new one-bedroom villas, a spacious outdoor pool (the largest on the property), a poolside restaurant, gym and yoga studio, an outdoor tennis court, and a yoga pavilion. -
News: Thomson Safaris launches new Tanzania trip (2019-01-16 08:33:22)
Thomson Safaris has announced a brand-new itinerary for 2019, which will highlight the best of the country’s wildlife, and explore its rich culture from a culinary perspective. -
Focus: 7 Best Things to Do in Hanoi (2019-01-15 22:52:54)
Have you found the best adventure on your travels thus far? Write down Hanoi on your bucket list if you haven’t been there yet. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam and has been included on the list of best places to visit in the world for a couple of years now. What makes Hanoi famous amongst the world travelers, you ask? Below are 7 of the best things to do in Hanoi that you shouldn’t miss. -
News: Rising fuel prices drive down profits at Delta Air Lines (2019-01-15 13:27:38)
Delta Air Lines has reported adjusted pre-tax income of $5.1 billion for financial 2018, a $137 million decrease relative to 2017 as the company overcame approximately 90 per cent of the $2 billion increase in fuel expenses. -
News: UK cruise sector welcomed record passenger numbers in 2018 (2019-01-15 10:35:57)
CLIA UK & Ireland is expecting to confirm more than two million British travellers took a cruise last year for the first time. The news comes as positive figures from the key 2018 summer travelling period are released, revealing a 2.1 per cent rise on the same period in 2017. -
News: On the Beach partners with Emirates for UAE holidays (2019-01-15 10:20:59)
Having fine-tuned its core business, which has historically focused on short-haul holidays, the online travel agent will introduce medium to long-haul holidays, which will focus on Dubai and popular Arabian Gulf beach resorts such as Ras Al Khaimah. -
News: Hampton by Hilton Frankfurt Airport welcomes first guests (2019-01-15 10:15:40)
The new hotel is the perfect base for travellers flying to and from Frankfurt to almost 300 destinations via 106 airlines, making it one of the world’s largest and best-connected airports. -
News: Oman Air extends Maldives connections into spring (2019-01-15 09:50:02)
Malé is just three and a half hours from Oman, making it a perfect opportunity to explore the metropolitan capital of Muscat before escaping to the picturesque shores of the Maldives for some sunshine. -
News: Co-chairs revealed for 2019 Global Wellness Summit in Hong Kong (2019-01-15 09:43:19)
Catherine Feliciano-Chon, a leading brand development and communications expert with offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai, and Tokyo-based wellness investor and entrepreneur Yoriko Soma will take up the role this year. -
News: Le Pont de la Tour launches Cheese Room in London (2019-01-15 09:43:12)
Le Pont de la Tour has announced the Cheese Room, an intimate dining experience along the River Thames that is now available for groups of up to four to indulge in a three-course menu with champagne. -
News: Ryanair Holidays discontinues operations (2019-01-15 09:33:41)
Low-cost carrier Ryanair has revealed it will close its Holidays division just two years after a significant overhaul. According to a message on its website, all existing trips will be honoured, but it is no longer possible to book package tours. -
News: Malek joins Mandarin Oriental ad campaign (2019-01-15 09:17:55)
Malek most recently won a Golden Globe for his ground-breaking performance as Freddie Mercury in Bryan Singer’s film Bohemian Rhapsody. -
News: Princess Cruises headed to Japan for 2020 (2019-01-15 09:06:57)
Throughout the year the 2,670-guest Diamond Princess will sail roundtrip from Tokyo and Kobe on over 50 departures to more than 50 destinations in 11 countries. -
News: Finnair to launch Sapporo, Japan, flights in December (2019-01-15 09:04:04)
British ski lovers can enjoy a piste of the action in the Far East when Finnair starts twice weekly flights to the stunning Japanese ski resort of Sapporo. -
News: Royal Opera House prepares to welcome latest London venue (2019-01-15 08:15:12)
Extensively redesigned and refurbished as part of the Royal Opera House’s Open Up project, London’s latest state-of-the-art theatre will open with TRIOConcertDance, a mixed programme of contemporary choreography. -
News: South Africa to welcome Acclaim incentive trip from Trafalgar (2019-01-14 15:43:10)
Departing on August 3rd, the trip will showcase some of the brand’s newest programme - Trafalgar’s inaugural holidays to Africa kick off this spring, with a collection of unforgettable travel experiences across the continent that have been 72 years in the making. -
News: London Luton sees record passenger numbers in 2018 (2019-01-14 09:51:11)
London Luton experienced its busiest ever year in 2018, as 16.6 million passengers used the airport. The figure is a five per cent increase compared with the previous year. -
News: Lion Air hit by Indian recruitment scam (2019-01-14 09:43:14)
Lion Air Group has sought to alert the public about an airline staff recruitment scam that uses its brand without authorisation. -
News: Flybe sells Gatwick slots at Newquay flight moves to Heathrow (2019-01-14 09:08:25)
International Airlines Group-owned Vueling will pay £4.5 million for the slots in two tranches, the first being receivable in the next few days. Flybe in 2013 sold several slots at Gatwick to easyJet for £20 million as it sought to rationalise its operations. -
News: Flybe sells Gatwick slots as Newquay flight moves to Heathrow (2019-01-14 09:08:06)
International Airlines Group-owned Vueling will pay £4.5 million for the slots in two tranches, the first being receivable in the next few days. Flybe in 2013 sold several slots at Gatwick to easyJet for £20 million as it sought to rationalise its operations. -
News: Lion Air flight JT610 black box located (2019-01-14 08:58:38)
Flight JT610 crashed into the sea shortly after take-off for the short journey to Pangkal Pinang from Jakarta last year with the loss of 189 lives. The main body of the Boeing 737 MAX has yet to be found. -
News: Dusit signs for first Asai property in Myanmar (2019-01-14 08:57:52)
Dusit International has signed an agreement with Rich Mandalay Group to operate Asai Yankin, one of the first properties to be signed under its new affordable lifestyle brand. -
News: Ropers to lead strategic growth businesses at Amadeus (2019-01-14 08:50:37)
Amadeus has announced the appointment of senior business and technology heavyweight Stefan Ropers to lead its strategic growth businesses. -
News: Owens appointed corporate controller at American Airlines (2019-01-14 08:40:12)
American Airlines has announced that Angie Owens will succeed Mike Carreon as vice president and corporate controller. She will take up the role on March 1st. -
News: True Blue Bay Boutique Resort debuts self-sustaining rooms in Grenada (2019-01-14 08:33:00)
Grenada’s first self-sustaining rooms have opened at the True Blue Bay Boutique Resort. The 22 Cocoa Pod rooms are self-sustaining for water and electricity and are furnished using sustainable materials. -
News: South Australia reports record-breaking tourism numbers (2019-01-14 08:28:40)
South Australia, the location of the next World Routes event, has reported a record number of visors to the region, with the state’s visitor economy soaring to an all-time-high of AUD$6.9 billion. -
News: Sandals unveils latest over-the-water chapel in Jamaica (2019-01-14 08:23:54)
This unique and picturesque venue features stunning 360-degree, panoramic water views and a glass floor aisle, so guests can truly walk on water on their special day. -
News: Saga Holidays creates two new director roles in UK (2019-01-14 08:22:21)
Saga Holidays has announced the promotion of two of its senior team to fill two new director roles created following a structural review of its product and purchasing teams. -
News: Corsair Hotel to debut in New Orleans this year (2019-01-11 10:28:39)
Opening in the autumn with interior design by Sara Ruffin Costello and landscape architecture by John Gray and Gray Gardens, the boutique hotel will feature 15 rooms, including four suites, a restaurant with an adjoining lobby bar, and a pool bar. -
News: Grenada welcomes new visitor milestone in 2018 (2019-01-11 10:01:46)
Grenada achieved a historic milestone in 2018 welcoming more than half a million visitors to the destination’s shores. Spread across key niche markets, the combined cruise, yachting and stay over arrivals for 2018 was 528,077 representing a 13 per cent increase over 2017. -
News: British Airways introduces electric cab service at Heathrow (2019-01-11 09:50:30)
British Airways has introduced a brand-new electric cab service at its Heathrow home, giving customers the opportunity to experience travelling in a legendary London taxi without leaving the airport. -
News: MAG celebrates strong 2018 across portfolio (2019-01-11 09:42:36)
MAG, the operator of Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports, finished the year on a high as December saw each airport welcome more passengers than they did in the equivalent month last year. -
News: Heathrow breaks 80 million passenger barrier in 2018 (2019-01-11 09:31:59)
A record 80 million passengers travelled through Heathrow Airport last year, up 2.7 per cent on 2017, with growth boosted by the use of larger and fuller aircraft. -
News: Virgin Atlantic and Stobart lead consortium to rescue Flybe (2019-01-11 09:18:48)
Regional carrier Flybe has been saved from bankruptcy by a consortium of buyers including Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Group. Forming a new company, Connect Airways, the pair will join Cyrus Capital to acquire Flybe for a total of £2.2 million. -
News: Lufthansa Group sets new passenger record in 2018 (2019-01-11 08:48:39)
In 2018, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group carried a total of 142 million passengers, setting a new record. With more than 1.2 million flights and a seat load factor of 81.4 per cent, the aircraft load factor was higher than ever before. -
News: Air France to close low-cost carrier Joon (2019-01-11 08:41:47)
Air France has revealed it will look to close low-cost airline Joon after it failed to catch the imagination of passengers. Originally planned as a carrier for millennial travellers, its staff and aircraft will now be reintegrated into Air France proper. -
News: ITC Travel Group signs partnership with Football Escapes (2019-01-11 06:49:52)
ITC Travel Group is strengthening its family holiday and sports travel offerings through a new partnership with Football Escapes. -
News: Brazilian government greenlights Embraer tie-up with Boeing (2019-01-11 06:26:03)
Embraer and Boeing have welcomed approval by the government of Brazil of the strategic partnership that will position both companies to accelerate growth in global aerospace markets. -
News: Airbus celebrates record breaking year for deliveries in 2018 (2019-01-10 09:40:45)
Following a record-breaking year at arch rival Boeing, Airbus is also celebrating new milestones having delivered 800 commercial aircraft to 93 customers in 2018. -
News: Dubai waives guarantee requirements to boost tourism sector (2019-01-10 09:31:56)
The Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing has initiated efforts to release approximately AED250 million in bank guarantees that have been furnished by tourism-related service providers, following the waiver of this prerequisite regulatory requirement to start a travel and tour business in the emirate -
News: Crystal showcases personal connections in new campaign (2019-01-10 09:11:42)
Crystal has invited travellers to connect to the world, each other and themselves with an evocative new marketing campaign titled Where Luxury is Personal. -
News: Bartlett welcomes new tourism records in Jamaica (2019-01-10 09:10:57)
Jamaica minister of tourism, Edmund Bartlett, has revealed the Caribbean island saw an 8.6 per cent increase in tourism revenue in 2018. -
News: Delta Air Lines up Airbus A220 order with 15 additional planes (2019-01-10 08:58:57)
Airbus will produce the A220-300s at a new US assembly facility in Mobile, Alabama. Construction of the plant, to be located adjacent to the existing Airbus A320 assembly facility, will begin later in January. -
News: Trabocchi to lead Dopolavoro at JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa (2019-01-10 08:33:56)
JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa has announced the appointment of renowned chef and restaurateur, Fabio Trabocchi, as the new head of its Dopolavoro restaurant. -
News: Turkish Airlines launches London-Ankara connection (2019-01-10 08:16:48)
In the heart of Turkey, Ankara is a hub for the performing arts; the Presidential Symphony Orchestra, several national theatre companies and the home to the State Opera and Ballet. -
News: Israel tourism gathers momentum with record 2018 (2019-01-10 07:58:00)
Approximately 325,600 tourists enter Israel in the final month of 2018, 12.2 per cent more than in December 2017. At the same time, revenue from tourism in December reached about $460 million, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. -
News: airBaltic welcomes new recruits to pilot academy (2019-01-10 06:27:15)
The third group of 11 students will become airBaltic pilots upon completion of the full-time programme in less than two years from now.