Ponant adds second catamaran to Spirit of Ponant line up
Luxury French cruise operator Ponant has announced the addition of a second sailing catamaran, La Désirade, to its exclusive Spirit of Ponant programme, expanding the brand’s footprint across the Mediterranean […]
Los Angeles City sues Airbnb over alleged price gouging and misleading practices
The City Attorney of Los Angeles, Hydee Feldstein Soto, has initiated a civil enforcement lawsuit against Airbnb, accusing the short-term rental platform of violating California’s Anti-Gouging Law in the aftermath […]
AHICE Aotearoa returns to Christchurch in 2025
The Aotearoa Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), New Zealand’s leading summit for hotel investment and operations, will return to Christchurch on 12–13 August 2025. Hosted at Te Pae Christchurch […]
CLIA announces return of Cruise Month for October 2025
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has confirmed the return of its annual Cruise Month campaign this October, uniting its Australasian membership in a month-long celebration of cruising and the upcoming […]
Travelport boosts air search speed with major upgrade to Travelport+ Platform
Travelport has announced a major enhancement to its Travelport+ platform, significantly improving air search speeds for travel agents worldwide. Amid a 200% increase in shopping volumes since 2023, Travelport+ now […]
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 […]
