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- Teacher Hosts Earned $160 Million Last Year on Airbnb
- 8/15/2018 11:31:35 AM
- Today Airbnb is releasing a US Teacher’s Report highlighting the economic benefits that home sharing brings to teacher hosts across the country. Last summer, teachers hosted more frequently and earned more than the typical host, providing a meaningful boost in income when class is not in session.
- Bike Share Toronto Adding 1,000 New Bikes and Expanding Into New Neighbourhoods
- 8/15/2018 11:12:50 AM
- The City is distributing this news release jointly with federal and provincial partners. Today, Marco Mendicino, Member of Parliament for Eglinton-Lawrence, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; Toronto Mayor John Tory and Annalise Czerny, Executive Vice President of PRESTO, jointly reiterated their commitment …
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Arrives in Europe’s Summer Hotspots
- 8/10/2018 8:15:48 AM
- Rolls-Royce Motor Cars will return to the most celebrated enclaves of the Mediterranean coastline with a selection of exquisite motor vehicles for the influential and wealthy to experience.
- Island Shangri-La Hong Kong Hosts the 2018 Enchanted Wedding Bridal Fair
- 8/10/2018 7:44:02 AM
- Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong will unveil the 2018 “Paradise Found: Enchanted Wedding” Bridal Fair, an inspiring showcase of professional wedding services for soon-to-be brides and grooms, on 26 August 2018, Sunday. The free-admission event will take place in the hotel’s spectacular Atrium Room with library on level 39 between 1 and 5:30 p.m.
- Lufthansa Group Airlines welcome around 14.2 million passengers on board in July 2018
- 8/9/2018 10:47:35 AM
- In July 2018, the Lufthansa Group airlines welcomed around 14.2 million passengers. This shows an increase of 8.2% compared to the previous year’s month.
- National Geographic Expeditions and PONANT announce an extensive long-term cruise partnership
- 8/8/2018 1:43:52 PM
- National Geographic Expeditions, the travel business of one of the world’s most trusted brands, and PONANT, a world leader of luxury expedition cruises, have today announced a new strategic partnership to create an extensive range of co-branded, luxury expedition cruises.
- To Top It Off: W Hotels Taps Famed Milliner Gigi Burris For An Exclusive Panama Hat Collection
- 8/7/2018 1:00:43 PM
- Heads are going to turn… W Hotels Worldwide today unveils its latest celebration of global fashion: W HOTELS x GIGI BURRIS – a trio of festive Panama Hats designed as a stylish nod to W Panama City, which opened earlier this year.
- Sabre’s Beyond NDC program enlists travel industry giants to collaborate on development of NDC-enabled solutions
- 8/7/2018 11:55:56 AM
- Further demonstrating its full commitment to lead the industry evolution toward next-generation retailing, distribution and fulfillment, Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR) has entered into strategic relationships with travel industry giants American Airlines, American Express Global Business Travel, Carlson Wagonlit Travel and Flight Centre Travel Group to join its Beyond NDC …
- Hard Brexit is ’doomsday outcome’ for Ireland, says tourism body
- 7/26/2018 11:06:10 AM
- The event of a "no-deal" Brexit decision could prove disastrous for tourism in Ireland, with the Republic’s industry representative warning that it could cost the sector €500m (US$586m, £444m) in lost revenue over the next several years.
- Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic Eliminate Single-Use Plastic Fleetwide
- 7/26/2018 11:01:49 AM
- Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic announced that they have successfully completed a comprehensive single-use plastics elimination program across their fleet. Lindblad’s ships are now 100% free of all single-use plastic bottles, cups, straws and stirrers.
- Hilton Reports Second Quarter Results, Achieves High End of RevPAR Guidance
- 7/25/2018 11:07:51 AM
- Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton" or the "Company") (NYSE: HLT) reported its second quarter 2018 results. All results herein, including prior year periods, reflect the adoption of new accounting standards, including Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No.
- easyJet passengers can now check-in luggage from home
- 7/25/2018 11:06:27 AM
- easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has launched a partnership with home bag drop service AirPortr, giving passengers travelling from London Gatwick the option to check their luggage in online and then have it collected from their doorstep by friendly, professional drivers and taken directly to the airport Research shows that over three quarters of travellers would prefer to …
- Marriott International to Debut on Alibaba’s ‘Tmall Super Brand Day’
- 7/25/2018 11:03:59 AM
- Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) announced its inaugural participation in Alibaba’s ‘Tmall Super Brand Day’ slated for 28th July 2018, the first hospitality company to do so.
- Sun, sea... and the threat of a holiday nightmare
- 7/23/2018 8:51:07 AM
- British holidaymakers will fork out an average of £1,500 on holidays this year but nearly half (49%) risk losing it all by failing to protect their travel plans when they book, new research1 from Aviva shows. As the summer holiday season begins in earnest, 26 million Brits (49%) will not buy travel insurance when they book their holiday, and do not have annual travel …
- International visits to London grow for 8th consecutive year
- 7/23/2018 7:00:48 AM
- The positive growth was helped by an increase in visits from North America, which grew by 11% to 3.1m in 2017. Commenting on the figures, Tracy Halliwell, Director of Tourism at London & Partners, the Mayor’s official promotional agency for London, said: ““It is fantastic news that London has seen an increase in international visitors for the 8th consecutive year.
- Hospitality and Tourism Educators Gain Resources to Enhance Education Across China
- 7/20/2018 6:51:06 AM
- Hospitality educators from 162 vocational schools and universities in 28 Chinese provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions gathered at the Chongqing Marriott Hotel for the 5th Annual China Hospitality Education Initiative (CHEI) Teaching Conference.
- Skytrax 2018 - 3 awards for La Première
- 7/20/2018 6:49:02 AM
- In London, Skytrax rewarded Air France, notably for the quality of its La Première service. Air France obtained top position in three categories, winning three awards - - Best first class in-flight dining, - Best first class lounge dining, - Best first class comfort amenities, A haven of peace, luxury and pleasure in the La Première lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle …
- ’Jurassic’ Jeff Goldblum installation appears on London’s Southbank
- 7/19/2018 6:21:44 AM
- A giant statue of Jeff Goldblum has become an overnight sensation, after appearing in a tourism hotspot next to London’s historic Tower Bridge. The effigy of what is being called "Jurassic Jeff" is 25ft (7.6m) long and depicts the Hollywood star reclining in his signature open-shirted Jurassic Park pose, which in recent years has become the subject of meme makers …
- Radisson Hotel Group raises USD 445,000 to provide a better future for children and young people
- 7/19/2018 6:05:28 AM
- During its annual Community Action Month, Radisson Hotel Group activated its global partnership with SOS Children’s Villages – carrying out more than 900 activities worldwide to help support children and young people.
- A New Radisson Blu for Prague, Czech Republic
- 7/18/2018 1:00:18 PM
- Radisson Hospitality AB, publicly listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Sweden, and part of Radisson Hotel Group™, is proud to announce the signing of the new Radisson Blu Hotel, Prague in Czech Republic.
