The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), to look at a next generation checkpoint.
This, it said, should give screeners access to effective intelligence to deliver proportional screening measures based on risk assessments.
The IATA was commenting on the new security measures [...]
The Philippines joined hundreds of exhibitors at the World Travel Market (WTM) show in London, as part of an ongoing long-term strategy to boost tourism into the country.
Together with members of the Philippine travel industry, the Department of Tourism (DOT) presented to a global audience of travel professionals who are looking for business opportunities.
The annual [...]
UK, October 2, 2009: Year-to-date August 2009 hotel performance indicators in the UK confirm a minor, yet positive swing, signifying a slowdown in market decline.
“These performance indicators have a long way to go before suggesting a recovery, but they are indeed a positive sign. The next few months however will be crucial in determining if [...]
Today The Four Seasons Restaurant named New York Times starred Fabio Trabocchi as executive chef.
Trabocchi was most recently the executive chef of Fiamma, where The New York Times awarded him three-stars. He has cooked in Milan, Moscow, Marbella and Washington, DC.
“After almost a year of celebrating The Four Seasons’ 50 year history, we’re excited [...]
Until the end of September, travellers who book British Airways’Club World business class can enjoy a free upgrade to First class on one leg of their journey to Europe.
Customers must book before midnight on 30 September 2009 and travel before 31 March 2010 to take advantage of the free upgrade offer.
“This is a great opportunity [...]
New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and London Mayor Boris Johnson announced on Tuesday a two-year tourism agreement to boost travel between the two cities.
The cities will provide each other with outdoor media advertising space, and NYC & Company and Visit London, their respective tourism arms, will share best practices as a way to maximize [...]
Many hotels have raised their prices prior to the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, which will be held here between Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, local Daily News reported Friday.
According to the report, hotels currently provide accommodation under what they call “IMF meeting pricing,” which is on average 400 [...]
