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As it approaches its centenary, APT continues to innovate its touring product with the launch of a brand-new Small Group Journeys travel style.

Senior leaders from business travel agencies anticipate that digital payments will be one of the most influential technologies in the sector this year and will remain so over a five-year horizon.

Dubai Parks™ and Resorts and Real Madrid C.F. have announced the opening of Real Madrid World (RMW), the first ever Real Madrid-themed park celebrating football and basketball the Real Madrid way.

Japan Airlines (JAL) has maintained its prestigious “5-Star Airline” status for the seventh consecutive year, as awarded by Skytrax. This recognition underscores JAL’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and products to its customers. The airline’s approach, centered around the concept of “Design Your Story,” emphasizes tailoring the travel experience to individual preferences.

Europe’s national tourism authorities convened in Albania for the 70th meeting of the UN Tourism Commission for Europe, focusing on collaborative solutions to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities in the post-pandemic tourism landscape. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili lauded Albania’s exemplary leadership in tourism recovery and discussed sustainable tourism development with Prime Minister

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released a comprehensive report, “Reassessing Single Use Plastics Products in the Airline Sector,” aiming to assist airlines, regulators, and the airline supply chain in mitigating the environmental impacts of single-use plastic products (SUPP) in aviation.

Qatar Airways has announced the expansion of its network to include Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in a strategic move to enhance connectivity within Africa and beyond. Commencing from June 1, 2024, the airline will increase frequencies to Luanda, Angola, while introducing a new route to Kinshasa.

Award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham will serve the time-honored, maritime tradition as the official Godmother of Princess Cruises’ newest “Love Boat” Sun Princess. The star-studded naming ceremony will take place at the Port of Barcelona on April 23, 2024.

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has opened a new hotel under its upscale Cordis Hotels & Resorts brand. Situated in the southern Chinese city of Foshan, a key urban centre in the country’s Greater Bay Area (GBA), the Cordis, Foshan, Lingnan Tiandi is set to serve as a promising destination for both tourists and business travellers

Pan Pacific London, the distinguished Forbes Five-Star rated hotel, situated in the heart of the city, has furthered its exclusive collaboration with the luxury children’s brand, Bonpoint, following the successful introduction of children’s spa treatments in 2023. The introduction of the new Bonpoint Children’s Afternoon Tea and seasonal swimming pool takeover underscores the hotel’s commitment