Travel Industry News - Other

Hotels.com has revealed an increase in approval ratings for airport hotels. - More

With typical room rates starting from just £35, the Tune Hotels business model is based on the low-cost airline structure with low-cost rooms focused on offering high-quality basics - excellent beds, powerful showers, air conditioned rooms, central locations, a clean environment, and 24 hour security – with guests paying extra only for... - More

Strong demand seen for new, more fuel efficient single-aisle airplanes - More

Now Is A Good Time To "Cruise Them Or Lose Them," Says Royal Caribbean International - More

Once more, it is the time of year for optimal viewing of the natural phenomenon known as the Northern Lights. The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, is a natural phenomenon that creates swirling streams of brilliant greens, blues, purples, reds and oranges in the night sky that can be seen from varying points throughout the Northern Hemisphere. - More

The 5th International Meeting on the Silk Road, will convene stakeholders to discuss how the sector can work together to drive economic growth by strengthening the Silk Road tourism brand. - More

The UK's leading short breaks provider Cresta has launched its new edition Christmas Markets and Winter Breaks brochure for 2010/11. - More

The Hamas incident had disrupted the picturesque setting which Dubai's tourism and hospitality industry is typically associated with. - More

A Skyscanner poll reveals that 59% of travellers would like a ‘families only’ section onboard flights, with child-free passengers far more in favour of the idea than parents. - More

In light of recent public concerns regarding pet safety when traveling by air, pet travel company PetRelocation.com released its own pet travel data for 2010. - More