Archives 2024

Driving can pose serious hazards, especially in certain major metropolitan areas across the United States. Recent data reveals the cities where motorists are statistically most likely to be involved in an accident, sustain injuries, or even lose their lives behind the wheel. Drivers in these high-risk urban centers need to take extra precautions to safely navigate congested highways, crowded streets, and dangerous intersections.

Emirates and MSC Cruises have renewed their partnership for another two seasons, cementing Dubai’s position as a major cruise hub. Announced at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, UAE, the partnership builds on an existing 10-year relationship and will leverage the strengths of the airline and MSC Cruises to enhance the guest experience and support the growth of Dubai’s cruise tourism eco-system.

Princess Cruises is going big in Europe for 2026. The “Love Boat” line today announced that its 2026 European cruise and cruisetour season will be its biggest ever, with five Princess cruise ships sailing the region, including the sensational new Sun Princess. Set to sail on a record-breaking 222 cruises, guests will have unparalleled opportunities to explore the beauty and diversity of Europe.

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts welcomed His Highness Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur, the head of the royal family of the erstwhile Jaipur State, and a globally acclaimed Indian polo player, as the newest Icon of India by The Leela.

The legendary Loch Ness Monster resurfaces today at Busch Gardens Williamsburg as the park’s signature roller coaster reopens following a full restoration. In addition to 900 feet of “Nessie’s” signature steel track being replaced, riders will encounter new sights, sounds and surprises during their journey through the Scottish terrain.

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today unveiled a promising future for Oman’s Travel & Tourism sector. With strong government support and strategic initiatives, the sector is poised to not only recover but to reach unprecedented heights this year.

Late last year the Daily Telegraph, one of the UK’s largest newspapers, reported that the high street travel agent is making a come-back.  Although the paper questioned whether the trend will last, it comes following the opening of new branches by several major high-street travel agencies in the UK, including Hays Travel and Flight Centre.

In a sustained effort to innovate and challenge the conventional wisdom, TravelgateX welcomes executives and visionaries to the CON-X 2024 event in Mallorca, championing the theme “Enough, Redefined.” This summit is set to occur on May 22 and 23 and proposes a thought-provoking discourse on transcending the perceived limits within the travel and technology industry.

Following fruitful discussions with Senior Executives of Emirates Airline, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett says plans are underway to include Jamaica as one of the hubs for the airline in the Caribbean. Emirates Airline, based in Dubai, is one of the world’s fastest growing airlines that connects its customers to a network of over 150 destinations.

Amsterdam most expensive and Vilnius cheapest, according to Post Office Travel Money