In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the iconic comedy series Friends, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood is thrilled to announce the return of Friendsgiving! Kicking off on November 8, guests can indulge in a 90-minute Friends-themed Studio Tour, savor a festive Friendsgiving meal by the famous Friends Fountain, and explore authentic props and costumes […]

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Delta Air Lines (Delta) will use and contribute operational data to the IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator, for both passenger and cargo flights. The agreement with Delta was signed at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) currently taking place in Miami. Delta will contribute fuel-burn data from […]

A daily direct ICE train service between Paris and Berlin is set to launch on December 16, 2024, following an announcement by SNCF TGV-Intercités CEO Alain Krakovitch and DB Personenverkehr CEO Michael Peterson at InnoTrans. Bookings for the highly anticipated route will open on October 16, with ticket prices starting at €59 for standard class […]

Amtrak has named Byl Herrmann as its new Executive Vice President and General Counsel. In this role, Herrmann will lead the development of the department’s long-term strategic vision, establish key priorities, and oversee the annual operating plan, all aligned with Amtrak’s broader strategic and corporate goals. “Byl has helped guide the evolution of Amtrak’s Law […]

Virgin Australia, one of Australia’s largest airlines, has joined forces with Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) to modernize its retailing capabilities through the phased rollout of SabreMosaicTM. This is an AI-driven platform designed to transform airline retailing. As the flagship customer, Virgin Australia will adopt a comprehensive suite of solutions within SabreMosaic, marking a major step […]

Continuing its commitment to sustainable tourism, Tourism Fiji has launched the “Bin it or Bag it” campaign, aimed at advocating a litter free Fiji. The initiative, borne from the 2023 Fiji Tourism Convention, marks a small but critical step towards enhancing sustainability efforts, in partnership with leading private sector companies and local collaborators. At the […]

Mastercard has enhanced its Consumer Fraud Risk (CFR) solution, aiming to provide stronger protection against real-time payment scams in the UK. Powered by advanced AI insights, the updated solution allows a growing number of UK banks to gain deeper visibility into potentially fraudulent transactions, enabling them to intervene before scams can be executed. These scams, […]

Eurostar has joined forces with SkyTeam, a major airline alliance, by signing a memorandum of understanding that facilitates seamless intermodal travel involving both air and rail components for countless passengers. This collaboration marks Eurostar as the inaugural non-airline member of SkyTeam, allowing travelers to book journeys that merge long- and medium-distance flights with eco-friendly train […]

Cunard is set to make a grand return to South America in 2025, offering up to five-day shore excursions as part of its luxury voyages. This marks the first time since 2020 that the cruise line will operate in the region, with its highly anticipated Queen Victoria embarking on a 78-night South America Discovery voyage, […]

Cuba, Mexico, and the US are on high alert as Storm Helene approaches, bringing tropical storm conditions and the potential for devastating impact. Airlines such as United, Delta, and American have issued new travel alerts in anticipation of widespread disruptions. Meanwhile, major cruise lines, including Disney and Carnival, have rerouted ships to avoid the hurricane’s […]