Voting has opened ahead of the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2018. The event will take place in the Zappeion Megaron Hall, Athens, Greece, on June 30th, with industry leaders from across the region in attendance. Voters – both members of the public and from within the hospitality industry …

[ad_1] A survey conducted by leading luxury holiday experts Away Holidays has revealed a growing demand for regional airport departures, with almost half of British travellers saying they would prefer to use smaller regional UK airports. The survey of 1,000 British fliers revealed that 43% would rather use their local …

Tweet: Tourism Week shows #tourismworks in Alberta. Show your Alberta pride and enter to win. #iTravelAlberta #tourismweek #tourismmatters http://ow.ly/kJOT30kdlE2 Calgary, AB, Monday, May 28, 2018 – Calling all Albertans! In celebration of Tourism Week, which runs from May 27-June 2, 2018, Travel Alberta wants to see your favourite Alberta travel …

[ad_1] RIVIERA NAYARIT, MEXICO – It’s an exciting time in Riviera Nayarit – Mexico’s pacific treasure and newest destination – as world class travel brands and investments are driving economic growth and expanded options for luxury travelers. In 2017, the destination experienced a widely successful year in terms of tourism, …

[ad_1] Business aviation in the UAE is booming, and this growth is illustrated by the increase in business aviation presence at the biennial Dubai Airshow. The 2017 edition saw a huge representation of the industry flock to DWC, Dubai Airshow Site last November, spanning OEMs, FBOs, service providers and the …

Two new airlines have announced they will begin flying into the Great Lakes region of the United States from the UK this year. Icelandair will run four flights a week via Reykjavik to Cleveland, Ohio, starting in May 2018. The Iceland flag-carrier flies to Reykjavik from seven UK airports – …

Following record tourist figures reported at the end of 2016, Reunion counted a total of more than 550,000 visitors in 2017. With 11 per cent more tourists than in 2016, this double-digit increase has delighted the destination’s tourism authority as well as local stakeholders across the sector. The cruise industry, …

Vietjet has announced it will launch the first direct flights form Vietnam to India. The move was announced at the recent Vietnam–India Business Forum, with the first flights expected to depart in the third quarter of this year. The move is set to create bigger opportunities for the airline as …

Etihad Airways has launched the first ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Baku. The inaugural flight, EY297, departed Abu Dhabi yesterday carrying a special delegation including diplomats, dignitaries, media representatives, and senior members of Etihad Airways’ management team. On arrival in Baku, the aircraft was greeted with a traditional …

[ad_1] NEW YORK – Nearly 1 in 4 Americans (24%) won’t go on vacation this summer because they can’t afford it, according to a new Bankrate.com report. Not having enough money greatly tops other obstacles like having too many family obligations (12%) and being too busy at work (11%). The …