Andrew Holness, prime minister of Jamaica, has praised the potential of tourism as a tool of development, while warning growth in the sector must be sustainable.He was speaking at the UNWTO-organised Global Conference on Jobs and Inclusive Growth: Partnerships for…
Airlines, hotel chains and travel agencies took advantage of November 24, the Black Friday, and the next days to offer great discounts. It is a long-standing tradition that has been imported from the United States to many European countries. It…
Whether you queue up for the latest restaurant opening or duck down a side lane to try out a golden oldie of the long-established restaurant scene, Melbourne has something for you, writes Dani Wright.Food is a great way to get…
Eurowings is taking a bite out of the Big Apple, with the carrier unveiling plans to start new departures from Düsseldorf in April next year.Also new in the Eurowings route network: in the summer flight schedule 2018, there will be…
Following Centara’s recent announcement that it had strengthened its management team by welcoming back seasoned industry professional Markland Blaiklock in a newly formed role of deputy chief executive, the group has now released its significant expansion plans for the next…
Japan Airlines and Aeroflot have signed a memorandum of understanding for a strategic cooperation agreement to pursue commercial opportunities.The deal is designed to benefit the customers of both airlines by providing more options for travel between Russia and Japan.Since the…
Dubai International welcomed 6.9 million passengers in October, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports.Passenger traffic at DXB reached 6,865,296 in October compared to 6,420,208 recorded in the corresponding month last year, an increase of…
UNWTO, the government of Jamaica, the World Bank Group and the Inter-American Development Bank will co-host a conference on jobs and inclusive growth in Montego Bay, Jamaica.Under the theme ‘Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism’, the event will assess and discuss the…
Mariscal Sucre Airport in Quito has expanded its international VIP lounge.Visited by more than 12,000 passengers per month, the new facility was designed with the objective of creating an elegant and friendly environment inspired by travellers’ needs.Travelers will find a…
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, will be establishing its presence in Australia with daily non-stop services to Melbourne commencing October. The airline will be operating Airbus 330-200 aircraft on the route.Australia is home to one of the…
