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IATA study shows how the use of biometric technologies to manage passenger flow can streamline travel processes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a study showing how substantial cost savings, operational efficiencies, passenger experience, and sustainability gains can be made by using biometric digital ID technology.
IATA Global Passenger Survey 2025: Industry now more reliant on mobile and biometric tech
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) today, 5th November.
Virgin Atlantic invites travellers to Step Into Seoul, Spring Into Adventure
The countdown is on for Virgin Atlantic’s new daily service from London Heathrow to Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea.
WTTC Welcomes HiSEAS International as Its Member at WTM 2025
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is pleased to welcome HiSEAS International as its newest Global Member, joining an
ABTA launches Skills Survey to understand members’ workforce needs
ABTA is inviting members to take part in its new annual Skills Survey, launched on Thursday 30 October, to inform
Air Astana honours commitment to sustainability by joining IATA’s IEnVA programme
As a way of boosting its commitment to sustainability, Air Astana has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme.
IATA: Global air cargo sector marks seventh consecutive month of growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its global air cargo market data for September 2025, showing a seventh consecutive month of growth for the sector.
WTTC contemplates moving headquarters away from the UK
Another Brexit is in the works as the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) mulls over moving its head office out of the United Kingdom.
WTTC head office to move to Italy, Spain or Switzerland?
The organisation that represents the global private sector in travel and tourism, WTTC (the World Travel and Tourism Council), which
Edward Byrne, CEO of Powder Byrne, to join the ABTA Board of Directors
Edward Byrne, CEO of PB International Travel Limited t/a Powder Byrne, will join the ABTA Board of Directors replacing Jamie
UN Tourism Launches MOOCs for Rural Development
UN Tourism has launched its first-ever set of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) dedicated entirely to rural tourism. Developed under the
UN Tourism Announces Best Tourism Villages 2025
From Koyasan in Japan to Chamarel in Mauritius, Bled in Slovenia, Carlos Pellegrini in Argentina, and Masfout in the United
New AAA report sees a boom in the cruise industry come 2026
AAA Travel, the global travel assistance arm of the American Automotive Association (AAA) reports that the global cruise industry could see another record year in 2026, following a better-than-expected 2025.
PATA brings its Australasia training roadshow to Chester
This year, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) UK & Ireland expands its training calendar to include an exciting new destination: Chester.
IATA launches its Integrated Sustainability Programme
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched its Integrated Sustainability Programme (ISP) as it opened the 2025 IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong.
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