How Business Travel Surge Has propelled New York To Outpace Toronto with 56.7 Million International Arrivals
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How Business Travel Surge Has propelled New York To Outpace Toronto with 56.7 Million International Arrivals

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Home » AMERICA » How Business Travel Surge Has propelled New York To Outpace Toronto with 56.7 Million International Arrivals Monday, June 24, 2024 Reading Time: 4 minutes New York and Toronto the two business capital of USA and Canada respectively share many similarities, including their subways, skyscrapers, and big city sights. New York welcomed…

Finnair completes €200 million cabin upgrade on long-haul fleet – Business Traveller
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Finnair completes €200 million cabin upgrade on long-haul fleet – Business Traveller

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Finnair has completed its €200 million cabin refresh across its long-haul fleet of A350 and A330 aircraft. The two-year investment programme saw the refurbishment of eight A330 and 17 A350 aircraft to include the carrier’s new business class seat, the new premium economy cabin plus a revamped economy class. The flag carrier launched its innovative…

Heathrow’s 12-month passenger traffic reaches 81.5 million – Business Traveller
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Heathrow’s 12-month passenger traffic reaches 81.5 million – Business Traveller

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Heathrow Airport’s rolling 12-month traffic has reached a record 81.5 million passengers. For comparison the airport welcomed a total of 79.2 million passengers in 2023, and recently increased its forecast for 2024 from 81.4 to 82.4 million. The airport served 7.2 million customers last month, the first time the London hub has passed the seven-million…

Hyatt to rebrand Indian Wells property following $64 million renovation – Business Traveller
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Hyatt to rebrand Indian Wells property following $64 million renovation – Business Traveller

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The property’s HyTides waterpark has a total of nine pools, as well as “a set of 30-foot high (150-feet in length) dueling waterslides, a 450-foot lazy river and family-friendly favorites, such as an expansive splash pad”. Other facilities include tennis and pickleball courts, 88,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor events space, including a renovated…

Dubai International welcomes record 23 million passengers in Q1 – Business Traveller
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Dubai International welcomes record 23 million passengers in Q1 – Business Traveller

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Dubai International Airport has published its latest passenger numbers, recording its busiest quarter in history. The hub airport welcomed 23,052.060 passengers in Q1, up 8.3 per cent on the same period last year. India was the top destination for flights from Dubai International over the quarter, with 3.1 million customers, followed by Saudi Arabia (two…

Latin America Air Passenger Traffic Soars: Q1 2024 Sees 9% Surge, Adding 10 Million Travelers Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Brazil Lead Growth
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Latin America Air Passenger Traffic Soars: Q1 2024 Sees 9% Surge, Adding 10 Million Travelers Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Brazil Lead Growth

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In the initial quarter of 2024, the cumulative air passenger traffic surged by 9%, welcoming an influx of 10 million more passengers compared to the same period in 2023. The primary contributors to this growth were the markets of Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Brazil, collectively adding 4.6 million additional travelers. Specifically in March, as outlined…

IAG reports first quarter profits of €68 million – Business Traveller
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IAG reports first quarter profits of €68 million – Business Traveller

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International Airlines Group (IAG) has published its results for the first quarter of 2024, showing an operating profit before exceptional items of €68 million – an increase of €59 million on the €9 million recorded in Q1 2019. Of the group’s individual carriers, Iberia made an operating profit of €70 million, while British Airways reported…

The Belfry embarks on £80 million expansion and renovation project – Business Traveller
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The Belfry embarks on £80 million expansion and renovation project – Business Traveller

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The Belfry Hotel & Resort has begun work on an £80 million expansion and renovation project which will see the creation of additional rooms, and a new leisure club and events space. The resort property – which has hosted the Ryder Cup golf tournament on four occasions – is situated in Wishaw, around eight miles…

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi to deliver Tourism Strategy 2030, to attract over 39 million visitors and contribute Dhs90 billion to UAE GDP
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Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi to deliver Tourism Strategy 2030, to attract over 39 million visitors and contribute Dhs90 billion to UAE GDP

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The first pillar, Offering and City Activation, looks to further enhance the overall guest experience by unveiling additional cultural sites, theme parks, retails offerings and new hotel chains. Overall boosting the emirate’s events calendar of year-round concerts, festivals, and family events. The dining landscape will diversify significantly, offering expanded options including the introduction of culinary…

Two Million Brits to Embark on Easter Getaways, ABTA Reports Unprecedented Global travel Demand for Overseas Holidays
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Two Million Brits to Embark on Easter Getaways, ABTA Reports Unprecedented Global travel Demand for Overseas Holidays

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The Travel Association predicts nearly two million British vacationers will venture abroad during the Easter Bank Holiday weekend from 29 March to 1 April, with the peak travel days being Good Friday and Easter Sunday. ABTA members have noted a surge in demand for trips abroad, with the Canary Islands, mainland Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, and…