U.S. Tourism Officials Visited China For the First Time in 4 Years
Skift Take U.S. tourism executives came back from their trips optimistic about the Chinese tourism market’s recovery despite long visa wait times and the slow return of air connectivity. Dawit Habtemariam U.S. tourism businesses just finished their first post-pandemic sales missions to China — their first trips in four years. Visit California and NYC Tourism […]
ALTIDO expands London portfolio with historic Westminster Fire Station
The post ALTIDO expands London portfolio with historic Westminster Fire Station appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The historic Westminster Fire Station has been transformed into a premium accommodation option for visitors to London by property management company ALTIDO. ALTIDO, one of Europe’s largest property management companies and part of international […]
Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
The 5 star accommodation experience of the Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa has just stepped up a notch as the resort welcomes new Executive Chef Ofir Yudilevich to the food and beverage team. Ushering in a new era in culinary experiences, the resort now offers the most globally diverse food and beverage team to […]
Microsoft AI Upgrades: How They Help Travelers
Skift Take Few of these features seem to have been designed with travel front-of-mind, except for the corporate booking tool — that’s getting close to what travelers are asking for. Justin Dawes Microsoft’s announcement Thursday of new tools powered by generative AI included several examples relevant to travelers. The company said it is integrating the […]
ATIA tells Senate inquiry a revolution is needed
The post ATIA tells Senate inquiry a revolution is needed appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. With international fares from Sydney in 2023 up to 99% higher than pre-COVID, and a lack of competition and capacity, the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) has told the Senate Committee Inquiry into Bilateral […]
Fliggy wants to help overseas travel companies market to Chinese tourists
Fliggy, the online travel platform that is a subsidiary of Alibaba Group, is adding new tools and services to help businesses from around the world attract Chinese customers. Among the new measures, Fliggy is offering online consulting, training courses and other services to help merchants open stores on the digital platform, followed by marketing and […]
WIN a luxurious getaway for two to the Gold Coast!
To celebrate reaching 10,000 likes on our Facebook page and the beginning of a new year, we’re giving you the chance to win a complete holiday package for two to the Gold Coast in sunny Queensland. Including Virgin Australia return flights for two from all major Australian cities*, return transfers from the Gold Coast airport, […]
Hilton Says it Will ‘Quickly’ Move to Disclose Mandatory Fees
Skift Take A Skift scoop: Hilton told hotel owners it was changing policy to ensure mandatory resort fees are displayed upfront on all its sites and apps. The move follows Marriott and Hyatt’s similar steps this year. Sean O’Neill Hilton said on Thursday that it would “quickly” act to “ensure mandatory fees are displayed upfront […]
Cathay Pacific Launches Premium Lifestyle Brand “Cathay”
The post Cathay Pacific Launches Premium Lifestyle Brand “Cathay” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Cathay Pacific has introduced a new premium travel lifestyle brand that will be distributed internationally. Under the “Cathay” umbrella, the brand’s mission will be to promote a lifestyle centred on travel. Cathay will now serve as […]
High Tech Travel
A recent study conducted by payment solutions groups eNett and PhoCusWright has found that many travel providers are being left behind in the fast-growing and technology-rich world we now live in. The study found that this inability to keep up with and adapt to new technologies within the industry could be costing clients more than […]