The sudden accessibility of generative AI has produced huge excitement but also concern. Ian Taylor reports the debate at Travel Weekly’s Future of Travel Conference
The sudden accessibility of generative AI has produced huge excitement but also concern. Ian Taylor reports the debate at Travel Weekly’s Future of Travel Conference
The long-awaited day has finally arrived, as the World Travel Market 2023 kicks off today, marking a significant milestone in the travel and tourism industry’s recovery. After a period of uncertainty and travel restrictions, this year’s event promises to be a beacon of hope for travelers and industry professionals alike.
Fiji Airways has launched its latest sale to Fiji and beyond, offering Americans the chance to save money on 2024 travel, if they get in quick and book before 17th November, 2023.
Expansion by ultra-low-cost carriers driving demand
China’s civil aviation sector has implemented its new flight schedule for the 2023-2024 winter-spring season starting from October 29, 2023. China Eastern Airlines (China Eastern) plans to operate 3,076 passenger flights on a daily basis in the new flight season, and also increase its seat capacity to 24.84 billion passenger-kilometers per month.
Southwest Airlines has entered into a significant offtake agreement with USA BioEnergy for up to 680 million gallons of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Over a 20-year term, once blended with conventional jet fuel, this SAF could yield the equivalent of 2.59 billion gallons of net-zero fuel, resulting in a reduction of 30 million metric tons of CO2 emissions.
Qatar Airways marks a decade as a member of the oneworld alliance, becoming the alliance’s second-largest member during this period. Over the years, the airline has significantly expanded its online network, increasing the number of destinations from 125 to 163 and doubling its aircraft fleet from 125 to 259.
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a franchise agreement for its second Vignette Collection hotel in Dubai, in partnership with The Heart of Europe, a flagship project by the Kleindienst Group. The Marbella Resort Hotel, Vignette Collection, located in The World Islands Dubai, is set to open in January 2026.
There’s a huge array of group tours to suit every solo traveller’s taste, from foodie adventures to wonderful walking holidays…
Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Ubud, Bali, has introduced the “Disconnect to Reconnect” wellness program. This program encourages guests to temporarily disconnect from their fast-paced lives and reconnect with themselves through mindfulness and inner reflection. The daily program includes 14 curated activities aimed at enhancing guests’ awareness of their thoughts and emotions.