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 […]

Cycas Hospitality has announced several new appointments to its senior operational leadership team, further strengthening its position as a leading hospitality management company. These changes align with the company’s strategy to enhance guest services and drive growth across key regions in Europe. Key Leadership Appointments The leadership team is led by Chief Operating Officers Keith […]

Tourism Research Australia (TRA) has unveiled the latest findings from the National Visitor Survey (NVS) and International Visitor Survey (IVS) for the year ending June 2024. These surveys track the travel patterns of both Australian residents and international tourists within and to Australia. They serve as a reliable, nationally standardized source of data for the […]

The Latin American Aviation Conference in Buenos Aires calls for a bold overhaul of tax systems, aiming to fuel growth and competitiveness in the travel industry. At the ALTA Aviation Law Americas conference in Buenos Aires, fiscal policies’ impact on the aviation industry’s competitiveness and sustainability took center stage. The panel, titled “Taxation Challenges: Threats […]

Amtrak and Google have partnered to offer travelers more sustainable transportation options when searching for intercity travel. With this new data integration, users can now find real-time Amtrak departure times, trip durations, and fares directly on Google Search results. Once a train is selected, customers can seamlessly proceed to complete their booking without needing to […]

Travelport, a leading global technology provider that facilitates travel bookings for hundreds of thousands of suppliers worldwide, has announced a new multi-year renewal agreement with Delta Air Lines. This partnership includes Delta’s NDC (New Distribution Capability) content. The top U.S. airline is working closely with Travelport to integrate its NDC solution into Travelport+, further advancing […]