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Cuba and the US still share a companionship in spite of threats from President Trump

Over the weekend, the American Concha Regatta arrived in Havana from Key West. This is proof of the camaraderie that still remains between the people of both countries.     The Cuban government said that in spite of the threats …

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched I Prefer Planner in Asia Pacific

Designed to incentivize and reward meeting and event planners for choosing the independent hotel experience, Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched I Prefer Planner in Asia Pacific.     Effective immediately, corporate travel buyers and planners across the region who …

U.S. airline satisfaction rises; ACSI Travel Report

Airline satisfaction for the Americans has risen 1.4 per cent as per American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) Travel Report 2018-2019. Alaska Airlines has the industry’s top customer-satisfaction score (80 on ACSI’s 100-point scale), surpassing Southwest Airlines.     The rise …

South Carolina golf industry had economic impact of $2.59 billion in 2018, study

Golf courses and the off-course expenditures of visiting golfers had a total economic impact (direct, indirect and induced) of U.S. dollars 2.59 billion in South Carolina in 2018. The importance of South Carolina golf industry is highlighted in the study …

American bloggers described that foreign tourists face major problem in Pakistan

Alex, who worked on the travel blog called “Lost With Purpose”, was requested to speak at the Pakistan Tourism Summit on March. Nevertheless, she alleged that her talk was called off at the last minute after organizers said it was …

  • Malaysia’s MASKargo strives to lead cargo carrier of South East Asia

    Published on : Saturday, March 5, 2016

    MASKargo made a strong pitch at the just-concluded three-day Air Cargo India 2016 event in Mumbai trying every inch to regain its prominence as a leading cargo carrier of South East Asia. MASKargo is the cargo arm of Malaysia Airlines. …

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  • Bangkok Airways selects Sabre technology for improved customer service

    Published on : Monday, February 29, 2016

    Sabre Corporation, the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, has signed an agreement with Bangkok Airways, a growing regional boutique airline based in Thailand, to deliver a next generation revenue management software solution. Bangkok Airways will be among …

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  • 2015 airline consumer complaints up from previous year

    Published on : Monday, February 29, 2016

    Airline consumer complaints filed with DOT’s Aviation Consumer Protection Division during 2015 were up by 29.8 percent from 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Air Travel Consumer Report released. For all of last year, the Department received 20,170 …

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  • Korean Air expands its presence in India with Jet Airways

    Published on : Monday, February 29, 2016

    Korean Air, the flagship carrier of South Korea, has announced last Friday the launch of a new codeshare agreement and frequent flyer program with Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline. The codeshare agreement will start from March 1st 2016, and …

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  • Aeroflot announces results of Board of Directors meeting

    Published on : Monday, February 29, 2016

    PJSC Aeroflot announces the results of the Board of Directors meeting held on 25 February 2015. The meeting was chaired by Kirill Androsov. The meeting’s agenda included the following items: Outcome of the financial readjustment of JSC Transaero Airlines. Aeroflot …

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  • Malaysia Airlines enters into partnership with Booking.com

    Published on : Saturday, February 27, 2016

    Malaysia Airlines has inked an agreement with Booking.com which gives the airline’s customers access to all the benefits of booking accommodation through the website. Booking.com is the world leader in booking accommodation online. It is available in 42 languages, has …

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  • ’24hrs South’ campaign video showcases attractions in south Auckland

    Published on : Saturday, February 27, 2016

    Spreading the word about activities and attractions in south Auckland, the ’24hrs South’ campaign video has gone viral over the summer break. Mangere-Otahuhu Local Board funded the production and promotion of the video as part of its local economic development …

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  • New freighter arrives in Abu Dhabi to join Etihad cargo fleet

    Published on : Saturday, February 27, 2016

    Etihad Cargo has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777 freighter which will enable the freight arm of Etihad Airways to continue its expansion plans into 2016. The aircraft becomes the 11th freighter in the fleet and will enter commercial …

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  • 10 Days of Fashion in the City kicks off in Auckland

    Published on : Saturday, February 27, 2016

    Celebrate all things fashion in the heart of the city in Auckland with 10 days of events, shows and retail offers which kicks off today. Get a front row seat for New Zealand’s Longest Catwalk on Queen Street, book a …

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  • Spirit Airlines Updates Baggage Policy for Active Military Members

    Published on : Saturday, February 27, 2016

    Spirit Airlines announced today it will change its baggage policy for active military members. Effective immediately, all passengers with an active military ID will receive two free checked bags and one free carry-on. Spirit will also offer refunds at its …

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