Tag: disputes
IATA: Solid Passenger Demand Growth in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April 2019 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 4.3% compared to April 2018. April ... Read More
Strongest year-by-year growth in a decade expected
The number of business trips and the cost of those trips is set to rise in 2019, according to the 14th annual International Travel Management Study (22 October 2018). Almost ... Read More
Texas is latest US state to blacklist Airbnb for anti-Israel actions
Texas is adding home sharing firm Airbnb to a short list of companies that cannot receive state investments because it removes Israeli-owned rentals in the controversial West Bank. Airbnb is ... Read More
European Union and Qatar finally signed a Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement (CATA)
The European Commission and the State of Qatar initialed today an aviation agreement, the first such agreement between the EU and a partner from the Gulf region. The agreement will ... Read More
Trade war tensions and Kilauea volcano trims tourism from Asia to the US
The number of tourists arriving in the United States from the Asia Pacific region fell by 3.2%* last year, The Kilauea volcano eruption in Hawaii (a top destination for Japanese ... Read More
Massive nation-wide transportation strike will paralyze Belgium next week
Belgium's Christian, socialist and liberal trade unions have called for a nation-wide general strike on Wednesday, February 13, over wage disputes. Belgian authorities warning travelers to expect massive delays when ... Read More
IATA’s chief speaks at CAPA Aeropolitical and Regulatory Affairs Summit in Doha
Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO addressed the CAPA Aeropolitical and Regulatory Affairs Summit in Doha, Qatar today: It is a great pleasure to be here in Qatar ... Read More
South Asia Tourism finds prominent footing in world economy
A just-released UN report, provides facts and figures to show the importance of South Asia Tourism. Read More
Ryanair pilots: New year, same threats
2018 was a pivotal year for Ryanair and its pilots and cabin crew, engaging in the previously unchartered territory of social dialogue. As negotiations on Collective Labor Agreements (CLAs) continue ... Read More
Updated US Travel Advisory for China: Will China tourism officials retaliate?
Every day 8000 Chinese tourists enter the United States, and every day an average of 5000 American tourists enter China. Americans should exercise increased caution in China due to arbitrary enforcement ... Read More
Critical Thinking Reform in Saudi Arabia’s schools includes tourism
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s 2030 has a vision that includes a reform to decrease Saudi Arabia's dependence on oil revenues through upgrades to its economy and public service ... Read More
Thailand Tourism Safety Image in question?
A conflict between FIFA, Australia, and Bahrain on a human rights and an asylum case for involving a pro football star Hakeem AlAraibi wanted by his home country Bahrain may ... Read More