Eligible travellers from seven non-EU countries can now use ePassport gates to enter the UK in changes being made to the border from today. Visitors from Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea and the United States will be able to use ePassport gates at ports across the UK. …

The Red Sea Development Company has welcomed the entire office team to the western coast of the Red Sea for three days of exploration. The trip provided an opportunity for staff to immerse themselves in the destination, and better understand its unique characteristics, giving a rare insight into the natural …

Authorities in Queensland have partnered with Uber to launch a new submarine experience on the Great Barrier Reef. Guests will be able to hail scUber, branded as the first rideshare submarine experience in the world, from Monday in order to head to the iconic Australian destination. For a limited time …

British Airways will relaunch flights to Islamabad, Pakistan, from June 2nd. The three-per-week service will be operated on a three-class Boeing Dreamliner. The 787 is British Airways’ newest long-haul aircraft that is 20 per cent more fuel efficient than other aircraft and features larger windows, mood lighting and the latest …

[ad_1] Urbanization has played a vital role in the development of the hospitality sector across the globe. Steady growth in developing economies is expected to drive activities in the hospitality and service sector. Across the globe, a positive outlook of the hospitality and service sector is expected to significantly create …

[ad_1] Nearly two thirds of American households have at least one dog and the data indicates our pets have a significant impact on our traveling habits. A TripAdvisor report found that 35% of pet owners take shorter vacations and 25% take fewer vacations overall, because of their furry friends. USTravel.org …

Rebecca Pow has stepped into the role of UK tourism minister. The Conservative member of parliament for Taunton Deane in Somerset replaces Michael Ellis, who moves to take up the transport brief. Ellis served in the role for just over a year. Pow, previously personal private secretary to the work …

Briggs & Riley has the TORQ collection in Hunter green, a striking new update of its best-selling hard-sided luggage collection. Iconic department store Harrods will be the exclusive worldwide launch partner for the TORQ collection, with the carry-on and medium trunk spinner available in the fierce new Hunter colourway from …

American Airlines will fly a second weekly non-stop flight from New York’s John F. K International Airport to St. Kitts on Wednesdays, complementing the carrier’s existing non-stop Saturday service. “I am very pleased to welcome the addition of this mid-week flight by American Airlines,” said the Lindsay Grant, minister of …

[ad_1] Avvio recently collaborated with the Independent Hotel Show to carry out research into hoteliers’ relationships with online travel agencies (OTAs) and surveyed 150 hospitality professionals across Europe, producing some interesting results. The research shows that the vast majority of respondents accepted online bookings from OTAs, but, most encouragingly, 69 …