The leaders and figureheads of global travel and tourism will gather in the capital Funchal to find out who amongst them has been voted the industry’s best of the best. The red-carpet banquet will take place at Savoy Palace from Savoy Signature, and will mark the climax of WTA’s Grand Tour 2024, a global search […]
The Foreign Office has issued a fresh warning for travellers to the Middle East following an escalation of tensions in the region. On Friday (12 April), it updated its advice for multiple destinations including Egypt, the UAE (including Dubai), Jordan, Israel, Morocco, Oman and Tunsia. The Foreign Office (FCDO) said there was ‘rising tension between […]
A young mum identified as Milka Chelyech from Kitlock in West Pokot touched many when she said that she had never been out of her birthplace Chelyech’s only desire is to see the towns of Kitale and Nairobi, as the furthest she has ever gone to is Kesogon Zunguka Africa Safaris is now looking for […]
As the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) continue to draw attention around the globe, many suppliers and destinations are seeking to cultivate a more inclusive image. Travel advisors, meanwhile, play an important role as they seek the best travel options for a diverse clientele. “It’s exciting to see how many travel professionals and […]
DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: I paid $7,590 for a Modern Mesopotamia tour to Iraq through MIR Corporation for last fall. I also purchased insurance from AIG Travel Guard at a cost of $766, which offered 100% coverage for trip interruptions or cancellations. Just 14 days before the trip was supposed to start, I received a letter […]
Words by ITV News Producer Hannah Ward-Glenton Israeli airspace was closed over the weekend after the country was targeted by an Iranian drone and missile attack. Iran launched 170 drones, more than 30 cruise missiles and at least 120 ballistic missiles in an assault which set off air raid sirens across Israel on Saturday night. […]
by Lacey Pfalz Last updated: 9:00 AM ET, Mon April 15, 2024 Contiki, the carbon-neutral tour operator for young adults aged 18-35, is offering new ways to save on last-minute trips this year with its spring Switch On Travel Sale, with discounts up to 25 percent off. The Switch On Travel Sale is offering a […]
Taiwan’s DMC Edison Travel Services (ETS) and Trip Affiliates Network (TA Network) have partnered to empower tour and activities operators to thrive in the digital landscape. By leveraging ETS’s years of hospitality expertise and TA Network’s travel technology solutions, the partnership signifies a significant advancement in the innovation and expansion of the Taiwan travel market. […]
This is the pill carrier I use when I’m on the road — or in the air, or, y’know, anywhere other than home (banana for scale). I’ve got a couple of medications I need to take daily (talk about a literal can’t-travel-without-it situation!), so in order to avoid having to carry a whole bunch of […]
CNN — Globe-trotters are on the move again in a big way, boosting the rankings of a handful of international aviation hubs on the list of the world’s busiest airports. There’s no change at the top of the list. The No. 1 airport for passenger volume in 2023, Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International, has held that position […]
