ABTA has decided to launch a replacement version of its Single Payment System to members later this year. The technology has been developed by Travel Ledger. The direct debit system allows fast online payments between travel agents and tour operators. Transactions …
Published on : Friday, October 6, 2017
The HSMAI Las Vegas Chapter Advisory Board and myself send our thoughts and prayers to all our members and especially to the families, friends, community and visitors that have been impacted by this horrific tragedy. Las Vegas is blessed …
Published on : Friday, October 6, 2017
The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), the leading organization representing travel agents and advisors in the U.S., announced that Hilton will invest $10,000 to support ASTA’s Verified Travel Advisor (VTA) program. The VTA program, which launched last month at …
Published on : Friday, October 6, 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for August showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 7.2% compared to the year-ago period. At the same time, the upward trend in seasonally-adjusted …
Published on : Friday, October 6, 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts Africa will be a market of 350 million airline passengers by 2035 and identified four priorities which must be addressed if aviation is to deliver maximum economic and social benefits for the countries …
Published on : Friday, October 6, 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted five priorities which must be addressed in order for aviation to deliver maximum economic and social benefits in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Muhammad Ali Albakri, IATA’s Regional Vice President …
Published on : Friday, October 6, 2017
According to the tourism industry association of Cape Breton, Chinese families and LGBT travelers have the possibility to become the next big markets for the island. Of late, Destination Cape Breton showcased its recent strategic arrangements at Cape Breton …
Published on : Thursday, October 5, 2017
The highly acclaimed annual PATA Global Insights Conference was once again a resounding success with nearly 200 delegates hearing from high profile speakers representing major international brands such as Boeing, Microsoft and TripAdvisor. Under the theme ‘R U Future …
Published on : Thursday, October 5, 2017
The 4 Barrels Walking Wine Trail is the latest way to navigate around four of Central Otago’s premium wine tasting rooms. The new walking wine trail, just unveiled, provides an easy way for wine-lovers to visit four of Central Otago’s …
Published on : Thursday, October 5, 2017
This year celebrates the 30th anniversary of the World Solar Challenge. Every two years, the World Solar Challenge has welcomed the greatest minds from around the world to Australia to challenge the norms and travel the outback in a vehicle …
Published on : Thursday, October 5, 2017
South African Airways (SAA) would like to give an update that it has made considerable progress with the current wage negotiations dispute with labour unions represented at its maintenance subsidiary, SAA Technical (SAAT). SAAT was served with a notice …
Published on : Wednesday, October 4, 2017
ASTA President and CEO Zane Kerby issues the following statement in response to the Las Vegas shooting: “Our hearts go out to the victims, friends and families impacted by yesterday’s horrific attack in Las Vegas. We are sickened by …
Published on : Wednesday, October 4, 2017
To highlight the relevance of wine and gastronomy as key components of tourism development, the 22nd UNWTO Global Conference on Wine Tourism was held in Mendoza, Argentina on 29-30 September. The Conference was co-organized by UNWTO and the Ministry of …
Published on : Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Delta reported operating performance for September 2017. The company carried 14.7 million passengers across our broad global network in the month. During the month, Hurricanes Irma and Maria affected operations across the Caribbean and southeastern United States. Hurricane Irma …
Published on : Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced at the Global Sustainable Aviation Summit in Geneva the publication of the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD®) for the CS300 aircraft. The news was made public one year after the CS100 aircraft received the same certification. …
Published on : Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Global IT provider SITA and Hamad International Airport (HIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which provides a framework for the two partners to trial and enhance innovative passenger processing solutions at HIA. The MoU was signed jointly by Hamad …
Published on : Tuesday, October 3, 2017
The World Youth Student and Educational (WYSE) Travel Confederation with the support of the Backpacker Operators Association New South Wales (BOA NSW), is delighted to announce WYSE Exchange Australia is scheduled to take place in Sydney from May 8-10, 2018. …
Published on : Tuesday, October 3, 2017
STR, a data bench marking and analytic specialist, has renewed its preferred partnership with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), a not-for-profit membership association that acts as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel and tourism in the Asia …
Published on : Tuesday, October 3, 2017
New research released today* reveals that positive consumer recognition of ABTA has increased slightly in the past 12 months, reaffirming ABTA’s position as the UK’s most recognised travel trade association. Almost three quarters (74%) of the public recognise the logo, …
Published on : Tuesday, October 3, 2017
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President for Public Affairs Jonathan Grella issued the following statement: “Security adjustments rooted in legitimate concerns will always be a fact of life for travelers. It’s essential that changes be clearly communicated and that …
Published on : Monday, October 2, 2017
Outstanding contributors in the youth and student travel industry were celebrated on Thursday, 28 September during the 2017 Global Youth Travel Awards (GYTA). Winners of the 14 GYTA award categories, including 10 nominated and four consumer-voted awards, were announced at …
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