Tag: slow
Le Méridien Hotels: European summer promotion
Le Méridien is an upscale, international hotel brand with a European perspective, formerly headquartered in France and in the United ... Read More
Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreat announces new leadership appointments
Canyon Ranch today announced new hires for its forthcoming brand extension - Canyon Ranch Wellness Retreat, opening in Woodside, California, ... Read More
Travel Trends Index: Steady April growth, but international outlook alarms
Overall travel to and within the U.S. grew 3.0% in April, including an expected 5.6% recovery surge in year-over-year international ... Read More
African Tourism Board President will speak at the IATA Regional Aviation Forum in Ghana
The African Tourism Board knows the importance of connectivity for the growing travel and tourism industry to the continent. African ... Read More
Hotel History: “Keyed-up executives unwind at Sheraton”
In 1965, the Sheraton Corporation of America, under the leadership of President Ernest Henderson, created a brilliant advertising campaign: “Keyed-up ... Read More
5 Money-Saving Tips While Traveling
Now that you’ve done your research on your next destination for your trip, it is time to gear up and ... Read More
Passenger Safety: Boeing puts pressure on FAA to get Boeing 737MAX flying and worry later
Airlines are desperate getting their fleet of Boeing 737 MAX flying again. The recertification process of the 737 MAX will ... Read More
International inbound travel to US falls by whopping 5.4 percent
What caused the big dip in international inbound travel in the United States this past March? Could it really have ... Read More
Spain’s secret: Txakoli wines
The first mention of Txakoli (pronounced cha-ko-lee) wines dates back to 1520. The wine was locally consumed and rarely enjoyed ... Read More
FAA frenzied, secretive rush to re-certify Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines and Lions Air crash, American Airlines shutting up whistleblowers, loose debris damaging the wiring at a Boeing 787 factory, ... Read More
Four Seasons launches Bali’s first hotel arrival by river raft
Famed for its dramatic treetop arrival via a suspension bridge, the World’s #1 Hotel is now offering guests a 180-degree ... Read More
North Korea abandoning tourism? Test fires weapon
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un today witnessed the test-firing of a new type of tactical guided weapon. The Korean ... 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 ... Read More
Travel industry building for more sustainable future this Earth Day and beyond
A day to promote environmental awareness and bring attention to the protection of the planet, Earth Day is celebrated in ... Read More
Boeing 737 MAX’s disasters could impair global Artificial Intelligence development
Two deadly crashes involving Boeing’s newest airplane in less than six months puts in jeopardy not only the credibility of ... Read More
Italy travel: Destination Baia and Latina steps into the video limelight
In 2017, “The Year of the Borghi” was celebrated in Italy. According to the directive of the former Minister, Dario ... Read More
2019 Quality of Living: Vienna is still the world’s best city
Trade tensions and populist undercurrents continue to dominate the global economic climate. Combined with the threat of stringent and inconsistent ... Read More
Challenging start to 2019 for hotels in mainland Europe
Profit per room at hotels in mainland Europe fell by 9.1 percent year-over-year in January—the largest margin of decline in ... Read More
Surrey introduces world’s first AI-powered travel guide
The University of Surrey has developed the world’s first AI-powered travel guide to work alongside Cornwall and the Isles of ... Read More
How Bob Marley is still a top tourism driver to Jamaica
In today’s hectic times, Bob Marley & The Wailers’ new “Easy Skanking” video serves as a carefree reminder to celebrate ... Read More
From Kurt Cobain to Soundgarden: Morrison Hotel Gallery kicks off Grunge Month
Happy Birthday Kurt Cobain! In honor of what would have been Kurt Cobain's 50th birthday, Morrison Hotel Gallery is announcing ... Read More
European airlines lead 2018 a la carte revenue estimate at $22.5 billion
The latest airline industry report estimated airline a la carte revenue at $65 billion worldwide for 2018. Each year IdeaWorksCompany ... Read More
Six destinations to become leaders of Salento’s 2019 tourist season
Salento, located at the southern end of Apulia in Southern Italy, keeps building up its image and the consequent increase ... Read More
Travel Trends Index: Domestic business travel projected to surge
Travel to and within the U.S. grew 3.6 percent year-over-year in December, according to the U.S. Travel Association's latest Travel ... Read More
Increase in Chinese visitors outstrips global average
The Chinese are heading to Europe in ever-greater numbers to celebrate their New Year this week (February 4-10). Bookings to ... Read More
2018 second consecutive year of large gains for European hotels
Hotels in Europe suffered a 2.7-percent year-on-year decline in profit per room in December, yet still, annual GOPPAR rose 9.2 ... Read More
What is challenging the hotel industry this year?
The increase in mobile traffic and the importance of metasearch engines, the emergence of voice searches and the need to ... 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
14 artworks will light up the city during Bright Brussels, Festival of Light 2019
From 14 to 17 February, Bright Brussels, Festival of Light will showcase the historic heart of Brussels. Large-scale lighting installations ... Read More
Four foreign tourists killed, dozens injured in Cuba bus crash
Tour bus carrying 40 passengers, including 22 foreign tourists from Argentina, Canada, Spain, the United States, France, the Netherlands and ... Read More
International inbound travel expected to peter out
The growth of both international and domestic travel are projected to decelerate in the first few months of 2019. Read More
CTO Secretary General: 2019 outlook is bright for the Caribbean
As the Caribbean tourism sector prepares to welcome the New Year, we look forward to 2019 with a sense of ... Read More
IATA: Airlines heading for a decade in the black
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts the global airline industry net profit to be $35.5 billion in 2019, slightly ... Read More
Air Cargo Cargo is a tough business
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne ... Read More
PATA announces Grand and Gold Awards winners 2017
Winners of the 2017 PATA Grand and Gold Awards are announced today by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA). These ... Read More
122K visitors experience Guam in April
“More visitors have discovered our beautiful and pristine island. We have more milestones to celebrate as April arrival numbers have ... Read More