Those who work in the sustainability departments of airports frequently talk about their vision for sustainable airports. It starts with passengers taking public transportation to the terminals and using paperless check-in processes, before enjoying a cup of sustainably-sourced coffee, served in a compostable cup, stirred with a bamboo stirrer. Then, the passenger enjoys a pre-flight […]
Month: May 2019
The Arabian Travel Market started in Dubai on April 28
The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) began on Sunday morning in Dubai, bringing together the world’s hoteliers, airlines and travel agents to an audience of travellers. ATM 2019, now in its 26th year will welcome over 2,500 exhibiting companies and an expected 40,000 industry professionals. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the direct […]
Ascott transforms digital ecosystem
CapitaLand’s wholly owned lodging business unit, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), is embarking on a digital ecosystem transformation to support its fast-expanding global lodging portfolio. Ascott aims to drive revenue growth, improve operational efficiency and enhance value to its customers and business partners through a comprehensive front-to-backend systems makeover. In addition to its launch of Ascott […]
‘Hidden in Spain’ creates personalized tours in Spain
Spain has set new tourism arrival records for six years in a row, with over 82 million people visiting the country in 2018, according to the country’s National Institute of Statistics. Looking to capitalize on this interest is Hidden in Spain, a boutique tour operator that offers customizable experiences that reveal the country’s hidden cultural, […]