WTM Ministers’ Summit 2023 to Highlight Importance of Education in Tourism

The topic for ministers to debate at the high-profile annual summit will be “Transforming Tourism Through Youth and Education”. It will take place on November 6, 2023, – Day One of WTM London – with BBC World News presenter Zeinab Badawi returning to host the discussions among the largest annual...

Saudi Arabia to Host UNWTO 26th General Assembly in 2025

The news follows the recent hosting of the United Nations Environment Program’s (UNEP’s) MENA Climate Week, held in Riyadh in October 2023. The UNWTO announcement was made during the participation of HE Ahmed Al-Khatib, Minister of Tourism, at the 25th General Assembly, held in the city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from...

Tourist Interest in Warsaw Grows

More and more tourists are realizing that despite being a large European city, Warsaw is a place where one can relax and enjoy its charms at leisure. Although it is situated in the heart of Europe with good air and rail connections, the capital of Poland is still a little-known...

Important Guidelines for Choosing the Best DUI Lawyer

Being found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol may result in serious consequences such as fines, loss of licenses, and perhaps jail time. You will need the assistance of a skilled and experienced attorney to effectively navigate these grave implications. In this blog article, we will go over...

First Air Canada Airbus A321 Upgraded

Air Canada is continuing to invest in upgrades of its fleet of Airbus A321s and A320s which will feature a new cabin interior, new technologies and services such as Bluetooth audio, and free high-speed internet sponsored by Bell. Over the weekend, Air Canada unveiled its first upgraded Airbus A321 with...

Saudi Arabia Re-Elected 2024 Chair of UNWTO Executive Council

This decision was made during the 25th session of the General Assembly of the UNWTO, which is being held in the Uzbek city of Samarkand. His Excellency Ahmed bin Aqil Al-Khateeb, stated: “The first term of the Executive Council, led by the Kingdom in 2023, was marked by initiatives that...

Alaska Airlines Pilot Prevented From Crashing Flight

An off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot onboard a Horizon Airlines flight tried to disrupt engine operation on a Sunday flight from Everett, Washington, to San Francisco, California. The pilot, Joseph David Emerson, was seated in the flight deck jump seat in the cockpit and was overpowered by the flight crew. He...

Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge Expands Hours for All-Day Dining

Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge, San Francisco’s newest must-visit culinary destination, located at 2033 Union Street in the city’s vibrant Marina neighborhood, is now open for lunch starting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Michelin-starred chef Ho Chee Boon oversees the cuisine and the concept.  Guests can enjoy an elevated...

Akbar Al Baker Stepping Down as Qatar Airways Chief Executive

Qatar Airways Group announced the appointment of the group’s new Chief Executive today. Qatar Airways Group confirmed that after 27 years of remarkable service, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive – His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, will be stepping down from his current position as Group Chief Executive effective 5...

New Four Seasons Europe, Middle East, Africa President Hotel Operations

Four Seasons announced the appointment of new President, Hotel Operations – Europe, Middle East and Africa. Adrian Messerli now has responsibility for a region that includes more than 40 hotels, resorts and residences – and growing. As Four Seasons strengthens its presence in each of three regions – Americas, Europe/Middle...

Korean Air to Retain Asiana Workers Under Conditions

Korean Air Co. will retain Asiana Airlines Inc. workers to secure European Union antitrust approval for their merger in case Asiana agrees to sell their cargo business. Korean Air, the larger of South Korea’s two full-service airlines, plans to seek approval for this decision at a board meeting next Monday....

Average Foreign Visitor Spent $1,933 Per Trip in the USA

According to the International Trade Administration’s National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO), overall (Overseas, Canada, and Mexico) international air travelers spent $18.9 billion in the United States in the second quarter of 2023, up 32.9% from the second quarter of 2022. Top-line characteristics of the 7.7 million Overseas visitor arrivals to...

Seychelles Tourism Minister Attended the UNWTO General Assembly

Also, the Seychelles Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, Sylvestre Radegonde, accompanied by a Seychelles delegation, participated in the 25th session of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) General Assembly held in the historic city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. The delegation comprised Mrs. Sherin Francis, Principal Secretary for Tourism, Mr...

TUI Cruises Unveils Mein Schiff Relax Western Mediterranean Voyages

The post TUI Cruises Unveils Mein Schiff Relax Western Mediterranean Voyages appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Mein Schiff Relax promises to “Experience well-being in a new way.” Bookings for the InTUItion class ship’s maiden cruises are now open. The Mein Schiff Relax will cruise around...

A quirky Christmas in Vilnius

The post A quirky Christmas in Vilnius appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Are you looking for somewhere new to experience the magic of Christmas this year? Lithuania’s fascinating capital city has some fun and quirky things to see and do over the festive season and what...

Top ten Europe’s Attractions that are “Worth the Wait” from Accor

The post Top ten Europe’s Attractions that are “Worth the Wait” from Accor appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. New research by Accor has highlighted the crème de la crème of European destinations, based on a unique ‘Worth the wait’ score. This has been calculated by looking at the balance between an attraction’s busyness and visitor enjoyment...

Emirates Will Launch Premium Economy On Dubai-India Flights

The post Emirates Will Launch Premium Economy On Dubai-India Flights appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Emirates celebrated the forthcoming debut of its Premium Economy product in India with an exclusive tour of its four-class A380 aircraft in Mumbai. When the new cabin class debuts on its...

United Airlines Announces Strong Third-Quarter Financial Results

The post United Airlines Announces Strong Third-Quarter Financial Results appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. United Airlines published financial figures for the third quarter of 2023. The company announced quarterly pre-tax income of $1.5 billion, a pre-tax margin of 10.3%, and diluted earnings per share of...

PATA’s Annual Tourism Monitor Report for 2023 for Sale

The PATA ‘Annual Tourism Monitor 2023’ report, released today, shows that IVA numbers in 2022 were the strongest since 2019 and, as such, herald the much-awaited resurgence of the international travel and tourism sector for the Asia Pacific. There were wide differences at the three Asia Pacific destination region levels....

Hawaii and Montenegro Share LGBTQ Pride

Aloha Beach in Ulcinj, Montenegro is part of the jewel of the Adriatic, and Hawaii as the Aloha State connected and celebrated LGBT pride with Montenegro on Saturday. In Hawaii, it was called LGBTQIA+ pride, in Montenegro simply LGBT pride- but the opportunities are the same. A pride parade is...