Tourism levy to squeeze Turkish tourism firms still emerging from slumpDestinations

Tourism levy to squeeze Turkish tourism firms still emerging from slump

A new levy on Turkey’s tourism industry will hit hotels and travel agencies from October, squeezing businesses which have been…

Airlines should eliminate single-use plastics in five yearsTourism Insight News

Airlines should eliminate single-use plastics in five years

Airlines should get ahead of regulators by voluntarily eliminating single-use plastic within five years, the chief executive of Portuguese charter…

In tourist-hungry Portugal, Brexit means ‘Brelcome’

In tourist-hungry Portugal, Brexit means ‘Brelcome’

Haunted by the idea that Brexit may affect Portugal’s booming tourism industry, a government agency has launched a campaign to…

Vietnam start-up Bamboo Airways secures licence after delayed launch

Vietnam start-up Bamboo Airways secures licence after delayed launch

Vietnam’s start-up Bamboo Airways has secured a licence from the local authorities, the company said, opening the way for its…

Airbus to boost some pay as Macron urges French firms to tackle crisis

Airbus to boost some pay as Macron urges French firms to tackle crisis

Europe’s Airbus is ready to pay a special bonus to its lowest-paid workers after French President Emmanuel Macron called on…

Nigerian millennials fuel domestic tourismDestinations

Nigerian millennials fuel domestic tourism

Deola Akeju stood under the gushing waterfalls of Ikogosi in western Nigeria, laughing with her friends and other travellers as…

Lavrov says Russia keen to boost airline security with Egypt

Lavrov says Russia keen to boost airline security with Egypt

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that his country was eager to work with Egypt to boost airline security, three…

Airline fuel efficiency improves but lags industry goalsTransport

Airline fuel efficiency improves but lags industry goals

Airline fuel efficiency on transatlantic flights has improved by one percent a year since 2014 as carriers buy modern planes,…

Dutch superyacht builders propelled by rising economic tideHorse Power

Dutch superyacht builders propelled by rising economic tide

With three lounges, three dining rooms, an open-air jacuzzi, a bar and six luxury cabins, the 50-metre “Aster” is one…

Boeing lifts 20-year industry demand forecast to $6.3 trillionTourism Insight News

Boeing lifts 20-year industry demand forecast to $6.3 trillion

Boeing Co raised its rolling 20-year industry forecast for passenger and cargo aircraft by three percent on Tuesday, but shaved…