Global travel industry creates 7.2 million new jobs in 2015
The global travel and tourism industry created 7.2 million new jobs in 2015 and contributed more than US$7.2 trillion to the global GDP, according to the annual ‘Economic Impact Report 2016’ launched by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
The Oberoi Group to manage luxury resort in the Maldives
Luxury hotel chain Oberoi Group and real estate developer Subramanya Construction & Development Company Limited (SCDCL) are partnering to develop a luxury resort in the Maldives.
Booking.com launches ‘Passion Search’
Online travel agency Booking.com has launched a new feature to help travellers search and discover destinations based on their passions.
Global air passenger traffic increased in 2015, says IATA
Global air passenger traffic increased by 6.5 per cent in 2015 compared to the previous year, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced.
Arrivals to Asia Pacific grow by 12.5 million in H1 2015, says PATA
According to PATA, international arrivals to the Asia Pacific region have shown continuous growth with a gain of 5.4% during H1 2015.
TripAdvisor launches free Review Performance report for registered businesses
TripAdvisor has announced the launch of the Review Performance report – an enhanced online analytics dashboard available for free to all registered businesses on the site.
Global Rescue develops app to help keep travellers safe
Global Rescue has developed an app to help keep travellers safe and support enterprises in meeting their legal ‘duty of care’ responsibilities.
