Articles by James Miller — page 24

Regent Seven Seas orders fourth Prestige-Class vessel as fleet expansion continues
Fincantieri shipyards in Italy will construct a fourth Prestige-Class vessel for Regent Seven Seas Cruises with delivery slated for 2036, following the Seven Seas Prestige in December 2026 and sister ships due in 2030 and 2033.

RateGain’s record Q3 revenue and the operational impact of integrating Sojern
RateGain Travel Technologies Limited reported operating revenue of INR 5,400.3 million in Q3 FY26, a 93.8% year-on-year increase, with EBITDA rising 41.7% to INR 871.2 million and an EBITDA margin of 16.1%.

U.S. Private Charter Firms Face Fleet, Finance and Safety Pressures
FAA Part 135 registries list more than 1,000 on-demand charter operators in the United States, yet roughly only 70 of them manage fleets of 10 or more aircraft—a concentration that directly affects fleet availability for time-sensitive transfers and airport connections.

Festival transport and taxi tips for Ohio weekend, Feb 12–17, 2026
Road closures for the Cleveland Kurentovanje on February 14 will reduce vehicle throughput on key downtown corridors between 2:00 PM and 9:30 PM, creating peak demand for taxi and transfer services to/from the waterfront and Airport neighborhoods.

North East England showcases group itineraries and attractions at the British Travel Trade Show
On 19 March the British Travel Trade Show in Birmingham will assemble more than 200 attractions, hotels and destinations and over 2,000 group travel organisers, travel agents and coach operators; the North East England delegation will be located at Stand B4 to promote bookable products, DMC contacts and virtual fam-trip content aimed at group and coach itineraries.

Thailand visa overhaul: 60-day visa-free stays, Destination Thailand Visa and TM.6 digital arrival
From January 1, 2025, passport holders from 93 countries can enter Thailand under an updated visa exemption scheme and remain for up to 60 days for tourism, work or short-term business.

Elyse G. Rogers (formerly Linda Meek) and MAXX Join Nene Musik Productions for Global Touring
Nene Musik Productions has assumed responsibility for coordinating international bookings, festival routing, licensing and ground logistics for Elyse G.

Narwar Lakefront Resort expands to 41 keys and strengthens tourism around Shivpuri
The Narwar Lakefront Resort has increased its inventory by 21 cottages and rooms to reach a total of 41 keys, doubling lodging capacity and immediately raising demand for coordinated transfers, shuttle services, and group transport logistics for events near the Sindh River and Madhav National Park.

Marwan Essa takes charge of dnata operations in Zanzibar, leading ground handling and cargo
Marwan Essa assumes full accountability for dnata Zanzibar’s business performance and development, overseeing ground handling and cargo operations and driving service standards for airline customers and airport partners.

Mark Eletr joins the MATI Executive Board as Maldives tourism prioritises connectivity and sustainability
Seaplane and speedboat scheduling, pier capacity and inter-island last-mile coordination directly affect guest arrival times at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives and other atoll properties; these operational constraints frame the context for Mark Eletr’s appointment to the Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) Executive Board for the 2026–2029 term.

Proposed annual tourist ceiling for Majorca and Ibiza and its effect on transport
Balearic airports and ferry terminals recorded acute pressure on gates and transfer corridors after arrivals reportedly surpassed 19 million in 2025, intensifying demand for last-mile mobility and spotlighting the need for annual visitor limits tied to infrastructure capacity.

Lightning in a Bottle 2026: lineup, tickets and transfer tips for Buena Vista Lake
Buena Vista Lake will host Lightning in a Bottle from May 20–24, 2026, with all standard passes including free on-site camping and a clear split between 3‑day and 5‑day access—3‑day GA start at $409, 5‑day GA start at $469.
