Emirates unveils new ‘Emirates First’ check-in experience at Dubai International Terminal 3
Emirates First’ has officially opened at Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB), offering an unique airport experience for Emirates’ First Class customers and Skywards Platinum members. The check-in area has been […]
Expedia TAAP expands global features for travel advisors including agency service charge
Expedia TAAP has announced a series of enhancements designed to give travel advisors greater flexibility, efficiency, and earning potential when managing client booking benefiting agents across all 34 of its […]
Virgin Voyages launches first-ever true crime-themed sailing
Virgin Voyages is set to launch its first themed “True Crime Voyage” this October, in collaboration with iHeartPodcasts, bringing immersive podcast programming to sea for the first time. Departing Miami […]
An AmaWaterways Journey through Europe’s beating heart
There are rivers that flow, and there are rivers that sing. The Danube belongs to the latter, an ancient waterway whose current carries not just water but the echoes of […]
IATA pushes back on proposed Premium Flyer Tax
The International Air Transport Association has strongly rejected a new proposal from the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF) to impose a tax on premium air travellers, warning it could […]
Club Med expands to South Africa with Beach & Safari Dual-Resort
Club Med is set to make its long-anticipated debut in South Africa with the launch of Club Med Beach & Safari, a dual-destination resort experience combining beachfront luxury with big […]
Air France–KLM to become majority owner of SAS in major European aviation move
In a landmark strategic shift for European aviation, Air France–KLM has announced plans to become the majority stakeholder in SAS (Scandinavian Airlines), positioning itself for deeper integration and wider connectivity […]
US travel sector faces mixed fortunes as Brand USA sees funding slashed
The signing of President Trump’s latest budget and policy bill on 4 July brought a mixed outlook for the American travel industry, combining much-needed investment in infrastructure with troubling fiscal […]
Brand USA budget faces major cut as Senate vote squeaks through
Brand USA has been dealt a setback after the U.S. Senate narrowly approved a budget proposal slashing its federal funding from $100 million to just $20 million for the 2026 […]
Global air travel grows in May but regional divergence widens
The latest IATA data for May 2025 confirms a broadly resilient air travel market, though beneath the headline 5% year-on-year growth in global passenger demand lies a strikingly uneven regional […]
