[ad_1] Two seaside resorts in New Jersey are among the most expensive summer destinations in the United States for accommodation, according to a survey by CheapHotels.org. The survey compared all U.S. destinations based on the cost of lodging during the month of August 2019. Only hotels or inns rated at …
Read More »Air Arabia launches new Kuala Lumpur connection from Sharjah
Air Arabia has launched its direct flight between Kuala Lumpur and Sharjah. The seven-hour flight between the two cities is the first direct flight by a low-cost carrier connecting Malaysia with the United Arab Emirates. The inaugural flight landed at KL International Airport at 08:50 and was received by an …
Read More »Dubai Tourism wraps up successful TikTok social media campaign
The Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing in Dubai has concluded the regional #ThisisDubai social media campaign, hosted in collaboration with the world’s leading short-form mobile video application, TikTok. As part of the partnership, TikTok, which is available across 150 markets, created bespoke AR stickers with exclusive Dubai themed music …
Read More »Travelport appoints Sabre veteran Webb to replace Wilson
Travelport has named Greg Webb as chief executive officer. Webb will succeed Gordon Wilson on August 1st as he steps down as the president and chief executive of Travelport. Webb, a proven leader with over 20 years of experience in the travel technology industry, will also join the board of …
Read More »Explore Palm Jumeirah with new Emirates discounts
Emirates has partnered with world-renowned hotel providers to offer its passengers travelling to and through Dubai attractive summer rates in some of the UAE’s most prestigious hotels. Customers who purchase an Emirates ticket and travel from now until September 30th can enjoy exclusive summer hotel rates in any of the …
Read More »AI in aviation market: Improving customer experience during travel
[ad_1] Artificial Intelligence is no more a new subject and has long been harnessed in the aviation sector. For instance, AI plays a major role in autopilots and flight management systems. With the improvements made in computing power, AI is taking an upward leap. AI is highly focusing on aping …
Read More »Leading luxury travel blogger champions female solo travel
[ad_1] UNITED KINGDOM – London-based Australian, Amanda O’Brien, aka The Boutique Adventurer has found her niche. With an 800% increase in followers in two short years1, The Boutique Adventurer is delivering to an enthusiastic and growing number of explorers who choose to travel alone. Amanda’s fellow female travellers are seeking …
Read More »Germany sees increase in visitors despite Brexit decline
International incoming overnights for Germany during the first quarter of 2019 are up. From January to April, the Federal Statistical Office in Germany registered 23.8 million international overnight stays (in hotels and accommodation with at least ten beds) – an increase of three per cent compared to the same period …
Read More »Mina by Azizi reaches construction milestone on Palm Jumeirah
Azizi Developments has reached 61 per cent completion of Mina by Azizi, its flagship development on the iconic Palm Jumeirah. Highlighting the company’s commitment to on-schedule delivery, especially as it marks 2019 as the year of construction, Azizi Developments aims to hand over 178 residences that comprise 120 one-bedroom and …
Read More »Fosun poised to take control of Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook has revealed it is in “advanced discussions” with its largest shareholder, Fosun Tourism Group, about a potential recapitalisation of the company. The news, which also involves discussion with banks about changing debt repayment schedules, saw shares in company nearly halve in value to just seven pence this morning. …
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