Archives May 2024

Explore the Best of the West with Exciting New Ranch Holidays & Offers From American Round-Up

Part of the Frontier Travel Group and specialising in ranch holidays across the US and Canada, leading tour operator American Round-Up is thrilled to announce a fresh lineup of captivating Western adventures for 2024. The list includes Ranchlands’ new Paintrock Canyon Ranch, the stylish glamping retreat located at the base of the Big Horn Mountains in Northern Wyoming, and The True Collection’s latest Yellowstone ranch pop-up, the historic Blackwater Creek Ranch only 15 miles from the east gates of America’s first ever national park.

New Concessions Bring Culinary and Retail Diversity to O’Hare International Airport

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and its concessions partners have inaugurated three new establishments in O’Hare International Airport’s Terminal 3: Half Moon Empanadas, ChiBoys, and Hudson Nonstop. These additions offer travelers diverse dining and shopping experiences, aligning with Chicago’s vibrant culture and entrepreneurial ethos. Mayor Brandon Johnson emphasizes the economic investment and community opportunities facilitated by airport concessions.

Japan’s First Helicopter Hiking Tour of Its Southern Alps Launches in Shizuoka

A brand new helicopter and hiking tour has launched in Shizuoka, exploring Japan’s captivating Southern Alps. Offering exhilarating views of majestic Mt. Fuji and its surrounding peaks, the tour includes stops at a rejuvenating mountain onsen, a traditional ryokan and Japan’s most remote whisky distillery.

Aspire Unveils Three-Tier Luxury Lounge Experience at Newcastle Airport

Aspire, Swissport’s global airport lounge business, has introduced a new three-tier service product at Newcastle Airport’s expanded lounge, offering travelers enhanced luxury and comfort options before their journeys. The upgraded lounge, a result of a multi-million pound refurbishment and expansion, features increased capacity to accommodate passengers seeking relaxation, refreshment, or workspace during peak travel periods.

Hotels benefit as travellers plan further ahead, says Cloudbeds

Hospitality management platform Cloudbeds has found travellers were booking accommodation further in advance in 2023 across all regions, except in North America. The findings, revealed in Cloudbeds’ 2024 ‘State of Independent Lodging Report’, indicate that the average booking window – i.e. the number of days prior to arrival when travellers reserve a room – increased relative to the previous three years in Europe, LATAM and the Asia-Pacific region.