Emirates Inks Strategic Tourism Agreements with Hong Kong, Seychelles and Sri Lanka

 

DUBAI, UAE, 7 May 2024: Underscoring Emirates’ commitment to boost tourism inflows across its network, the airline has reaffirmed its strategic cooperation with Tourism Seychelles and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and has forged a new partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

Emirates to retrofit an additional 71 A380s and B777s, extending airline’s nose-to-tail cabin refreshes to 191 aircraft

 DUBAI, UAE 7 May 2024: Emirates has today unveiled that it will be completely refurbishing another 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft, expanding its retrofit programme to 191 aircraft.

chatlyn unveils most advanced AI chatbot for hospitality at Arabian Travel Market 2024

 

DUBAI, UAE – As part of its strategic expansion in the Middle East, chatlyn, a leading developer of guest experience software focused on travel and hospitality, unveils its most advanced AI chatbot at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024. chatlyn’s AI chatbot excels in processing natural language and grammatical nuances, supporting nearly any language, including Arabic.

Newmarket Holidays Launches New Premier Collection

 

Featuring seven carefully curated tours the new collection offers a premium, intimate and slower-paced group travel experience

Chatham Lodging Trust announces First Quarter 2024 results: Adjusted EBITDA rose a solid 6 percent to $18.9m.

 

WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. – Chatham Lodging Trust, a lodging real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in upscale, extended-stay hotels and premium-branded, select-service hotels, announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

Norwegian Cruise Line Honors Educators with New Teacher Cruise Discount

 

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a pioneer in global cruise travel, is marking Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6 – 10, 2024) by introducing its brand-new Teacher Cruise Discount initiative. This program offers educators and staff throughout the U.S. and Canada an exclusive year-round discount on cruise fares and onboard credit. Additionally, NCL is celebrating the return of its Norwegian’s Giving Joy® recognition program, now in its fifth year of granting teachers a well-deserved free vacation.

Emirates expands tie up with flynas, creating more seamless connections from Saudi Arabia

 

Dubai, UAE, 7 May 2024: Emirates and flynas have today signed an expanded two-way interline partnership on the sidelines of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), with plans to open up connections and more travel choices for flynas customers via Dubai.

Slow travel, sustainability and technology highlighted as future global tourism trends

 

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Travel and tourism experts from across the industry convened at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 Future Stage yesterday morning to discuss the complexities of navigating the transformation of hospitality. Slow travel, a movement that encompasses sustainable travel, mindful travel, and low-impact travel, sustainable practices and the use of AI and data to enhance the travel experience emerged as key actionable strategies for futureproofing travel and hospitality businesses in the Middle East region.

Oasis of the Seas boosts Palma’s cruise tourism

 

The Oasis of the Seas, recognized as Europe’s largest megacruiser, has initiated its seasonal visits to Palma, marking a significant phase in cruise travel and tourism within the region. From May through October, the ship will anchor in Palma on 22 occasions, delivering upwards of 100,000 tourists to the locale.

Heritage Launched by Royal Caribbean International in 2009, the Oasis of the Seas stands as the pioneering vessel of its own class, earning the title of Cruise of the Year in 2012. The ship presently offers a Mediterranean itinerary that rotates seasonally, enhancing its appeal and accessibility to a global audience.

Airport facial recognition battle echoes pushback against Real ID program

 The bipartisan effort by U.S. lawmakers to clamp down on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)’s use of facial recognition for travel screening is fresh news, but at least one of the senators leading the charge is an old hat when it comes to pushing back against developments in identity technology.