The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Smart Freight Centre (SFC) have teamed up to enhance CO2 emissions calculations for air cargo shipments, marking a significant stride in global decarbonization efforts within the air transport sector.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) released its Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2024-2026 report, offering detailed insights into the projected growth and recovery of 39 destinations within the region. Highlighting recovery rates and trends, the report indicates a promising trajectory for international visitor arrivals (IVAs) in the Asia Pacific, with an expected increase from 619 million in 2024 to 762 million in 2026 under the medium scenario, showcasing the region’s resilience post-pandemic.
The Caribbean’s leading luxury all-inclusive resort brand, Sandals® Resorts, emerged as a frontrunner at the 2023 World MICE Awards Gala held on March 6th in Berlin, Germany. The highly anticipated event was attended by industry leaders and representatives from around the globe, where Sandals Resorts earned the top spot across six categories:
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, has revealed several major new developments in line with his vision for the future of Qatar Airways. Designed to invigorate the global airline and its group of businesses, his roadmap for success includes innovation as the key pillar, which is reflected in Qatar Airways’ upcoming products and services – including the introduction of new First Class cabins on some of its fleet.
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has announced that Jamaica has welcomed one million visitors and earned one billion in foreign exchange in the first two months of the year. The numbers highlight the impressive growth trajectory of the country’s tourism sector.
TAP Air Portugal has unveiled its new signature menu and six new top-flight chefs to show off its delicious new inflight dining options.
The new dishes include Maronesa Beef, Confit Codfish, Chickpea and Green Sauce Salad, as well as a range of sweet treats, which showcase Portugal’s fantastic regional gastronomy and TAP’s commitment to inflight dining excellence.
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud that recently surpassed 5,000 customers and won Best PMS at HotelTechAwards 2024, has been chosen by CampusX (CX Campus & Hotel) to power their busy portfolio of hotels and student accommodations.
‘Amazing’ airline staff among the stars
The Lincoln agency founder tells Samantha Mayling receiving the a TTNG lifetime achievement award was a highlight
We plan to start shouting about the unique service our customers get from using our agency, says Arundel Travel’s Helen Parry