Visit Mexico, a public-private entity, aims to 're-envision' travel promotion

Visit Mexico, a public-private entity, aims to 're-envision' travel promotion

Two years after the Mexican government shuttered its extensive global network of publicly funded tourism offices, the country is reestablishing international promotional efforts with the launch of a unique, privately funded marketing agency called Visit Mexico that has opened its first office…

Sullenberger to be nominated for ICAO post

Sullenberger to be nominated for ICAO post

Sully Sullenberger is famous for landing a US Airways flight on the Hudson River after a bird strike caused both engines to fail. Photo Credit: Ga Fullner/Shutterstock President Joe Biden has announced his intent to nominate retired airline pilot Sully Sullenberger as…

EU members agree to lift travel restrictions on U.S. tourists

EU members agree to lift travel restrictions on U.S. tourists

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union is recommending that its 27 member countries start lifting restrictions on tourists from the United States. EU members agreed Wednesday to add the U.S. to the list of countries for which they should gradually remove restrictions…

One&Only growing its European footprint in Greece

One&Only growing its European footprint in Greece

Ultraluxe hospitality group One&Only is growing its European presence, announcing plans to develop a new resort just outside of Athens.  The One&Only Aesthesis will be located in Glyfada on the Athenian Riviera, set on nearly 52 acres of beachfront. The majority of…

Travelport names Amazon as preferred cloud partner

Travelport names Amazon as preferred cloud partner

Travelport has entered into a long-term collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) under which Travelport will migrate its platform, Travelport+, to AWS. The partnership will also seek to optimize Travelport+, said the travel tech company. It will use AWS technology to better…