Archives February 2024

Finalists announced for the 2024 European Arival TourReview Spotlight Awards

TourReview, the technology-driven travel review platform for the tours and activities sector, in collaboration with Arival, a leading figure in in-destination experiences, has unveiled the finalists for the prestigious 2024 European Arival TourReview Spotlight Awards. This award aims to honour outstanding tour operators for their commitment to delivering unparalleled customer experiences.

Meyer Jabara Hotels Sets New Investment Course; Hires Ian McAuley as Chief Investment Officer

To expand its portfolio and capital partner alliances, Meyer Jabara Hotels welcomes Ian McAuley as Chief Investment Officer. In this newly created position, McAuley will source acquisition opportunities, equity investors, debt financing, and third-party management contracts. His 30 years of extensive publicly traded and privately held real estate experience and hands-on hotel development, operations, and ownership expertise will set the course for continued growth and profitability.

ITB Berlin and IPK International: Big global increase in outbound travel in 2023

ITB Berlin and IPK International: a big global increase in outbound travel in 2023

In 2023, outbound travel registered double-digit growth year-on-year, marking another big step in returning to the travel volume of 2019. Compared with 2022, this was a 33 per cent increase, only 12 per cent short of the base year level before the pandemic. Positive signs are above all the gradual return of outbound travellers in Asia and the upward trend in vacation travel.

Miral Launches Remote Airport Check-In at The Fountains at Yas Mall

Miral, in collaboration with The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), Abu Dhabi Airport and OACIS ME LLC, a cutting-edge off-airport baggage processing solutions provider, proudly introduces remote airport check-in services to The Fountains at Yas Mall. This collaboration allows guests and their families the opportunity to explore the diverse dining experiences, offerings and boutiques at Yas Mall as well as the award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and CLYMB™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi prior to their departure, effectively optimising their time to explore the exemplary retail and leisure experiences before takeoff.