Thomas Cook Airlines’ inaugural flight to Hurghada, Egypt, departs from East Midlands Airport today. Thomas Cook Airlines carry 400,000 customers to and from East Midlands Airport to 18 European destinations each year and has two A321 aircraft based permanently at the airport. The five-hour, 15-minute direct flight operates weekly on …

[ad_1] NEW YORK – In an increasingly fragmented travel marketplace, and amid the proliferation of technologies that offer more choice than ever, corporate travel buyers must walk a tightrope between flexibility and sensible travel policy. According to new research from ACTE Global (Association of Corporate Travel Executives), developed in conjunction …

Alberta covers a lot of country outside of areas traditionally associated with tourism. The diversity of its people, its landscape and available experiences mean that this wide open space has room to grow as a globally recognized destination – but that requires investment.   That’s why an economic boost is making …

Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) training, offered through a partnership with  Destination International and Travel Alberta, wrapped earlier this month, marking the first time training has been offered in western Canada. A CDME designation is the highest individual educational achievement in the tourism industry and contributes significantly to an already …

Alberta Culture Days are an annual three-day, province-wide celebration held at the end of September. This three-day gathering is a way for Albertans and travellers to celebrate and promote cultural experiences and diversity across the province.  Travel Alberta recognizes Alberta Culture Days as an opportunity to provide visitors from across …

[ad_1] MUNICH – When you think back on a recent vacation, you might recall a certain scent affiliated with your trip – the salty smell of the breeze coming off the sea, the earthly fragrance of freshly-mown alpine meadows, or the divine whiffs of your favorite regional dish. Smell is, …

[ad_1] The General Data Protection Regulations has caused quite a stir in the hospitality industry of late. With the deadline for implementation, 25th of May 2018, drawing closer, we thought it would be a good idea to run you through the specifics. Understanding why? Living in a data-driven age, where …

American Express Global Business Travel has today announced it will acquire Hogg Robinson Group, a global business-to-business services company specialising in travel management. The deal is a board-recommended all-cash acquisition of the entire issued, and to be issued, ordinary share capital. The acquisition is conditioned on receipt of antitrust and …

Three British tourists killed in a helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon have been named. Becky Dobson, 27, Jason Hill, 32, and Stuart Hill, 30, all died on Saturday and were this morning named by police in the United States. Hualapai Police confirmed all three were on a helicopter tour …

The largest international business-to-business event dedicated to LGBTQ+ travel and leisure – Proud Experiences – has been launched by Reed Travel Exhibitions. The inaugural event will take place in London from June 6th-8th this year. International in flavour and curated to bring buyers and suppliers of travel experiences together through …