According to a forecast release by AAA, 44.2 million US travelers will travel more than 50 miles from their homes this Fourth of July. This is 2.9% more people than last year, and breaks the record of most travelers since AAA began counting. Bill Sutherland, AAA Senior Vice President of Travel and Publishing, states that this […]
United announced that they will exchange 100 of their 161 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircrafts for larger, more technologically advanced Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircrafts. This order was placed at the Paris Air Show, and the planes will begin service in 2020. Andrew Levy, United’s Chief Financial Officer, stated, “The 737 MAX 10 will enable […]
Hyatt Hotels Corporation debuted in Amsterdam with Hyatt Regency. This property, with 211 guestrooms, will be the company’s third in The Netherlands. During the grand opening, visitors were able to tour the hotel along with the restaurant and bar, Mama Makan. Located in the center of the city, this property is designed to connect business […]
The New York Times crossword is turning 75 years old, and Cunard is celebrating! “The Crossword Crossing” will be aboard Queen Mary 2, providing passengers with different puzzles daily throughout the week-long cruise from New York to Southampton, England. Crosswords experts, including Deb Amlen, Joel Fagliano, and Ben Zimmer, will host daily game sessions, lectures, […]
Americans have a reputation for being workaholics, but many are daydreaming about their summer vacation plans. Will they be able to unplug and unwind while they are away? A recent study showed that 47% monitor emails while on vacation and 56% plan to do some work during their time off. By comparison, Canadians are much […]
United Airlines announced the longest nonstop flight of any US carrier with the unveiling of flight 37 from Los Angeles to Singapore. The trip will last 17 hours and 55 minutes, traveling 8700 miles to its destination, on a 787 Dreamliner. The aircraft is designed specifically for long journeys, with high efficiency engines, a composite […]
Omega World Travel works hard to protect your travelers and personal information (as demonstrated by our Duty of Care solutions), but there are additional steps that your company can take to ensure your confidential information stays confidential. Minimize transportation of any sensitive data on a laptop, mobile device, or portable media device. Keep spare laptops […]
This week, Hilton announced that Hilton Aby Dhabi Yas Island Resort will be part of the AED 12 billion development plan, in an effort to place the island among the world’s most desirable destinations. The resort will open in 2019 on a 3-kilometer stretch along Yas Bay. Facilities will include a multi-purpose conference center, seven […]
The GBTA Foundation, in partnership with Hilton, released a new study showing that 37% of North American business travelers extended a work trip for leisure in the last year. Breaking their results down by generation, they saw that younger employees were far more likely to participate in “bleisure” travel. The most common reasons for extending […]
Cameron Jordan and Mark Ingram, of the New Orleans Saints, went head to head aboard Carnival Dream. It wasn’t the brawl you’d typically expect… these NFL stars were in a lip sync battle for charity! Jordan represented United Way, while Ingram went all out for his foundation. According to Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line’s President, […]