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The hospitality industry has undergone major changes in recent years due to the rise of online travel agencies (OTAs) and the rise of direct online booking platforms. Travelers are increasingly booking websites such as Booking.com, Expedia, and Hotel Brand Portals, raising important questions. Is the hotel sales team still worth it in this digital age? This article examines the evolving role of sales teams in hotels, taking into account the impact of online and OTA bookings, and argues that despite technical changes, sales teams are essential to fostering profits in competitive markets, promoting relationships and differentiating properties. The rise of…

The most visited cities in 2023 are even more accessible for UK tourists as new direct flights are expected to be launched this July. Earlier this year, Bristol Airport announced it would expand its number of destinations it offers to travelers, including Istanbul, Turkey's largest city.Passengers can now fly to Istanbul Airport (IST) on Monday and fly on easyJet on Friday. However, from July, the British will be able to fly to their beloved Eurasian country on Pegasus Airlines heading to Sabihagoksen Airport (saw). Direct flights work three times a week.Sabiha Gökçen Airport is a secondary international airport serving Istanbul,…

Robin Laird During my most recent visit to the 2nd Marine Corps, I had the opportunity to speak to Major General Swan, commander of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW) on April 29, 2025. He provided insight into how the wings navigate modernization while still maintaining global operational readiness. With its focus on integrating new aircraft systems, improving maintenance capabilities and fostering a culture of innovation, the second MAW places itself in meeting the challenges of modern warfare. Modernizing aircraft: Building future powers Major General Swan highlighted significant advances in modernizing the wing aircraft inventory. The VMFA-542 is “stepping…

Photo by Amur Fracon “Ciuluan 2” mordecai_panmei/instagramIn yet another testimony of the extraordinary durability of migratory birds, the satellite-tagged Amur Falcon, named “Ciuluan 2,” completed a distance of about 3,800 km in one non-stop flight. The above flight took me from Somalia to India in just 93 hours. Between breeding sites in Siberia, northern China and Mongolia and wintering habitats in South Africa, the Amur Falcons generally travel around 20,000 km a year, making them one of the world's longest migrant migrants for birds. Effective surveillance of “Chiuluan 2” gives scientists important information about the species' travel path, rest stops,…

In yet another testimony of the extraordinary durability of migratory birds, the satellite-tagged Amur Falcon, named “Ciuluan 2,” completed a distance of about 3,800 km in one non-stop flight. The above flight took me from Somalia to India in just 93 hours. Between breeding sites in Siberia, northern China and Mongolia and wintering habitats in South Africa, the Amur Falcons generally travel around 20,000 km a year, making them one of the world's longest migrant migrants for birds. Effective surveillance of “Chiuluan 2” gives scientists important information about the pathways of species' migration, rest stops, and the difficulties they encounter…

The airline also offers services to Cape Town. (root)May 7, 2025, 5:30am By Ryan Ewing Qantas will reintroduce services between Perth and Johannesburg in December. Last month, the airline announced an operational plan on its schedule, including services between Perth and Johannesburg. The airline has confirmed that the service will launch later this year. The route is offered three times a week. Operated by an Airbus A330 aircraft. The first Perth Johannesburg service is scheduled to take off on December 7th. However, this date is subject to government and regulatory approval. Auckland Flight Renewal The announcement of this new route…

Visa and Egyptair have signed a strategic partnership and launched co-branded cards offering exclusive travel rewards to enhance the digital travel experience. Colonel Ahmed Adele, Minister of Civil Aviation, Chair and CEO of Egyptian Airlines, and Dr. Andrew Torre, Regional President of Visa CEMEA, have witnessed the signing of an exclusive partnership agreement between Visa Inc. (NYSE:V), the global leader in digital payments, and the signing of an exclusive partnership agreement for Egyptian Airlines, the Egyptian carrier of the Arab Egyptian carrier. The agreement aims to provide advanced technology solutions to support growth and expansion plans within Egypt's aviation sector.…

The WetLease Specialize Avia Solutions Group has secured European approval for the heavy maintenance services of the Boeing 737 Max Jets. The company's FL Technology division is part 145 certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. It said this will allow heavy maintenance to be carried out at the Lithuanian facilities in Vilnius and Kaunas at up to 8S and 9S of the 737. FL Technique Chief Zilvinas Lapinskas says the approval is a “natural step” in the company's growth. The Avia Solutions Group has multiple wet lease operators, combining a fleet of over 220 aircraft. Last year I…

Riyadh Air partners with Ink Innovation to launch the next generation modular air travel system, enabling real-time, personalized and flexible travel. Riyadh Air, a digitally native domestic airline in Saudi Arabia, will work with travel technology provider Innovation to provide the next generation of air travel experiences. At the heart of this collaboration is a common ambition. It is to set new standards for how air travel can be done in a world shaped by e-commerce, cloud computing and traveler expectations. “We're looking forward to seeing you in the future,” said Tony Douglas, CEO of Riyadh Air. “Ink is an…

A comprehensive analysis of ACI Africa’s survey on The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) implementation by African airport members. The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) was established as a strategic framework to liberalise air transport in Africa. The general objective of the SAATM is to facilitate travel and trade seamlessly between African nations. By allowing airlines to operate freely through the borders, the initiative tries to eliminate the constraints that have long hindered travel and intra-African exchanges. This effort is particularly significant given that only 20% of African air traffic occurs currently within the continent, a clear contrast…