Wizz Air is a Hungarian low-cost airline that carries millions of people. It was founded by József Váradi who is also CEO of the company today. The initial strategy involved cheap transportation within Central and Eastern Europe, but their plans and ambitions expanded as a result. Wizz Air offers multiple ways of getting to another country while keeping travellers’ budgets safe. In addition to the price policy, the company’s focus is also on accessibility and convenience for everyone. When it comes to the Eastern European aviation market, Wizz Air is the evident leader among other carriers. Th ..read more

In the illustrious realm of hospitality, few establishments command as much admiration and respect as the Transcorp Hilton Abuja. This iconic landmark, nestled in the heart of Nigeria’s vibrant capital, has long been celebrated for its unwavering commitment to excellence and unparalleled guest experiences. Now, adding another feather to its cap, the Transcorp Hilton Abuja stands nominated in five prestigious categories in the 2024 African Ceremony of the World Travel Awards, including the coveted title of Africa’s Leading Business Hotel ..read more

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on Pakistan and Bangladesh to promptly release airline revenues totaling over $720 million that are being held in violation of international agreements. With $399 million trapped in Pakistan and $323 million in Bangladesh, airlines face significant challenges in repatriating earnings crucial for operational expenses such as lease agreements and fuel ..read more

BEONx, a leading travel technology company committed to revolutionising revenue management strategies and achieving profitability for hotels, announces it has secured NextGenerationEU funding via a grant from SEGITTUR, a body under the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Tourism responsible for driving innovation in the Spanish tourism sector, to drive digitalization in the sector ..read more

Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open its second Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia. Anticipated to open in Trojena, a year-round mountain destination located in the northwest region of the country, the property will offer a complete escape into a private world of luxury ..read more

Another in our series of Interviews with Industry Leaders attending FHS Saudi Arabia taking place on the 29 April - 01 May 2024 at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, we next speak with Panos Loupasis, Market Managing Director for Türkiye, the Middle East, and Africa at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts ..read more

Mirai, whose technology solutions enable hotels to maximise direct sales opportunities and minimise distribution costs, proudly announces the closure of 2023 with an impressive milestone of 5.8 million room nights and $1 billion in Total Transaction Value (TTV). Building on this success, Mirai sets ambitious goals to achieve a 20% increase in room nights by the end of 2024, reaching 7+ million ..read more

Wellness travel is about engaging with the destination in a more active way, in line with a global trend among travel motivations, focused on well-being in a broader sense, a key approach for smart destinations planning and promotion. By amplifying the wellness travel analysis, broadening its scope beyond relax and contemplation, Mabrian unveils how destinations can leverage this trend ..read more

Holibob, the B2B2C provider of tours & experiences technology to online travel sellers and tourism boards, has today confirmed that it saw record growth in 2023 and provided an update on the highly positive outlook for 2024 ..read more

Finnair has revealed it’s launched more than 100 employee-driven sustainability initiatives in the last 12 months as part of the carrier’s centennial celebrations. The new initiatives, all proposed by Finnair employees, range from the airline’s first voluntary purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to recycling Finnair cabin and ground crew uniforms ..read more