Swiss is to further expand its Zurich-based network, adding new non-stop services to Gdansk, Poland, and Heringsdorf, Germany, in its 2019 summer schedules.The new routes will help provide an even more attractive range of air services for travellers to and…
Hurtigruten has signed a memorandum of understanding with Norway’s Kleven Verft for the construction of their third hybrid powered expedition cruise ship.“We are thrilled to introduce yet another revolutionary hybrid powered expedition ship.“This ground-breaking vessel will take our guests to…
Travelport has become the first global distribution system operator to manage the live booking of flights using the International Air Transport Association’s New Distribution Capability technical standard.The first transaction was made by a British agency, Meon Valley Travel, on Friday…
Award-winning ferry operator DFDS has announced the appointment of leading ferry and cruise ship design consultancy, SMC Design, to redevelop its catering outlets on board its eastern Channel routes.The redesign will commence when the first Dover-Dunkirk vessel enters dry-dock on…
In a bit week for hospitality in Georgian capital Tbilisi, two internationally-branded hotels have been revealed.Wyndham Hotels & Resorts earlier announced the upcoming opening of Wyndham Grand Tbilisi, in a prime location in the heart of the city.The hotel is…
The rates of the increase in tourism numbers are enormous all-around Europe. The flow of visitors in many cities is alarming, and the citizens are fighting back. As a result, cities are also taking their first steps against over-tourism.Amsterdam can…
Chinese tourists are increasingly heading to Central and Eastern Europe. Based on an initiative by the European Union, 10.3% more Chinese visitors travelled to this region between May and August 2018, according to Forward Keys and the European Travel Commission.According…
Boeing and S7 Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 737 MAX, via lease from Air Lease Corporation.S7, operated by Globus Airlines, becomes the first Russian airline to fly the new and improved 737 plane.The carrier plans to…
Travelling directly by train between London and Bordeaux came a step closer earlier with the agreement between the four route infrastructure managers to jointly launch a feasibility study on the adaptions required for making Bordeaux Saint Jean station ready for…
International Airlines Group has announced that Aer Lingus chief executive, Stephen Kavanagh, will step down on January 1st, but will remain on the airline’s board as a non-executive director.He will be succeeded as chief executive and executive director by Sean…
