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The Italian aviation sector is enduring yet another major travel disruption as a nationwide general strike is set up this Saturday that will affect air, rail and road travel. This marks the third significant strike that will affect Italy's airspace this year, following previous strikes in January and February.Previous strikes have led to widespread cancellations and delays, and this strike is expected to see the same thing. They are supported by the Slai-Cobas, Cub and USI-Cit Trade unions. Fortunately, experts from Airadvisor, a leading air passenger rights company, have analyzed the full impact of these strikes for UK tourists who…

The Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) has announced the winners of the coveted Patwein Turn National Travel Awards 2025 at an impressive awards ceremony at ITB in Berlin, the world's largest travel fair. The event was blessed with tourism ministers, ambassadors from ten countries, various hotels, airlines, destinations, industry stubborns and international media leadership. In advance there was a summit on “AI & Sustainable Tourism” by Patois World Tourism & Aviation Leaders. The summit had an epic lineup of seven speakers, more specifically Tourism Ministers, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Vincent & Grenazin, Nepal, South Africa and Dr.…

Lufthansa Group believes it will be able to use the momentum created in the second half of 2024 to achieve stronger financial returns in 2025. European airline groups have assessed it, especially as they outlined the weakness in full-year profits in 2024, especially after the first six months were affected by a series of challenges. At the same time, the business is working through the “best strategic priorities” of turning property around with its German business, Lufthansa Airlines. “Looking back, 2024 was half the year for Lufthansa Group,” said Chief Executive Carsten Spohr as full-year revenues were announced on March…

The British woman is facing a 34,000 euro (£28,000) medical bill after requiring emergency hospital treatment while on vacation with her Spanish family. El Dennis had a seizure during his vacation in Mallorca last year, and had to be placed in the induced coma, resulting in a lengthy hospital stay. However, her insurance company refused to pay because she was unable to declare a menopause medication. Her claim was rejected because she did not mention that she was prescribed hormone replacement therapy when she updated her policy – although the medication had nothing to do with her fit. Dennis, a…

Bengaluru – South African Tourism Board is actively promoting the Indian travel industry. The country unveiled its groundbreaking strategy at the highly anticipated 2025 India Roadshow. The event, scheduled to take place in Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai from March 18th to 20th, marks the pivotal moment of deepening tourism and trade bonds between the two countries. This year's power-packed roadshow is set up to reform the visa system, expand mouse tourism and introduce potential direct flight routes, shaping the way Indian travelers experience Rainbow Nation. The growing outbound travel sector of India positions India as one of South Africa's most…

The global leader in innovative hospitality data and revenue management solutions is thrilled to announce their recognition at Booking.com's 2025 Traveler Review Awards. Booking.com Traveler Reviews Awards celebrates accommodation, car rental companies and taxi providers who are consistently excellent in hospitality and service. To gain this distinction, Trevpar World met strict criteria including average review scores from 8.0 onwards since November 30, 2024. With a score of 8.2, Trevpar World surpasses this benchmark and reflects his dedication to exceeding the expectations of his guests. The key driver behind this success is the strategic use of big data at Trevpar World.…

As winter is over and summer vacation plans approach, you may book flights to far-reaching destinations, but there is one thing you need to avoid wearing them during the spray. Ryan Porter from Fat Cow Skincare warns against putting on makeup while flying.He said: “For those of us who love a bit of makeup, it's fascinating to put together the glam look for the perfect “airport chic” selfie. However, wearing 30,000 feet of makeup can cause more harm than good for your complexion. “Air travel allows you to expose your skin to a unique set of challenges. The pressure and…

Turkish Airlines, a corporate partner of FTE Digital, Innovation and Startup Hubs, is creating courses that rank among the top three global airlines in digital passenger experiences. Leading this ambitious digital transformation is Kelem Kuzultunchu, the chief information officer who oversees the technology of Turkey, the airline's innovation hub. The airline has a thorough strategy that includes fintech, artificial intelligence (AI), biometrics, and all comprehensive digital experiences for passengers. As the recognized “2025 Apex World Class Airline,” Turkish Airlines is committed to continuing innovation. The airline will turn 100 in 2033, and its 100th anniversary vision includes delivering a personalized…

This B Corp™ month, Mahlatini proudly celebrates notable women who shape our business and promote a future of luxury travel. As Certified B Corp™, we are committed to promoting an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, ensuring that our impact extends beyond our teams to our communities and destinations. Maratini's commitment to women traveling 75% of our team are women, with 64% of the leadership roles spread across the sector from sales to product development are held by women, and 66% of Maharatini's revenues are generated by female employees and reinforce the 12 languages, which are jointly instructed by 12 successful…

Air France-KLM has recorded full year operating profit of 1.6 billion euros ($1.71 billion) after finishing 2024 in the past quarter. The group generated an operating profit of 396 million euros in the fourth quarter. This markedly improved the 56 million euros lost in 2023. This led Air France-KLM to make annual profits within 6% of the 1.7 billion euros created in 2023. Profit was achieved with a 4.8% increase in group revenues in 2024. Group net income reached 489 million euros per year, despite higher financial costs. “We are pleased to announce that we are committed to providing a…