BRUSSELS – ACI Europe urged the Danish Government not to proceed with its plan to introduce a tax on all departing passengers from Danish airports. With only a residual part of this new tax to be earmarked for the greening of Danish aviation and most of it to be used to fund the welfare system, …
DOHA, QATAR – Qatar Airways Privilege Club enhances its members’ daily experience by partnering with renowned hypermarket brand, Monoprix Qatar. Through the loyalty programme’s Card-Linked Offers platform, members can now collect and spend their Avios on their purchases when shopping at any of the seven Monoprix and three Monop stores in Qatar, using the debit …
Pattern, a leading InsurTech innovator specializing in customized embedded insurance and non-insurance products, announce the launch of its groundbreaking service, FlexIt. Designed to provide unmatched cancellation flexibility for non-refundable bookings, FlexIt empowers travel, booking, and registration retailers to offer their customers an immediate, no-questions-asked cancellation option. According to Expedia’s most recent Path to Purchase report, …
Embarking on a road trip with your little ones can be an exciting adventure, but it can also be a challenging endeavour if you’re unprepared for the inevitable “Are we there yet?” and restless fidgeting. To ensure a smooth and enjoyable journey for both you and your kids, consider these strategies for keeping them occupied …
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GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in joint collaboration with NOAH Regen, has taken a further step forward in rethinking tourism financing with the launch of the UN NetZero Facility and Re-PLANET Capital Fund Ecosystem. The launch took place on 14 November 2023 at the United Nations Headquarters, Geneva, marking a pivotal moment …
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“Yes, air transport is still fundamental!” This was the conclusion last week of the 23 international speakers who were on stage in the conference room of the prestigious Fairmont Hotel in Monaco on the occasion of the 14th World Connect by APG, which brought together 468 participants including 70 airlines from 84 countries. Jean Louis …
ADDIA ABABA – Ethiopian Airlines Group announce that it selects AVANT Up inflight entertainment solution for its upcoming aircraft Airbus A350-1000. Ethiopian, a multi award winner including SKYTRAX awards for six years in a row, will introduce the latest technology inflight entertainment system from Thales Inflyt Experience with a new user interface to enhance passengers’ …
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American Airlines has emerged as the top company with 17% share of conversations among the top 15 most mentioned global airline firms on social media platforms (both on “X” and Reddit) in 2023 (01 January to 31 October), reveals the Social Media Analytics Platform of GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The remaining most talked-about global airline …
LORETO, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO – Visit Baja Sur announced that Loreto, Baja California Sur was named as a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Family Travel Awards. Nestled along the Gulf of California on the Bay of Loreto and surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, the town of Loreto, Baja California Sur is the perfect destination …
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MUHARRAQ, BAHRAIN – Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has increased the number of flights it operates to Athens and Larnaca to boost its operations to Europe. The airline will be expanding its schedule to and from Athens with 10 weekly flights effective 17th of December, and to and from Larnaca …
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