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WestJet has launched a new direct flight service from Edmonton to Atlanta, Georgia, expanding transborder travel options between the two cities. The inaugural flight, WS1902, departed Edmonton International Airport (YEG) at 00:45 MDT on April 29, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s growth strategy. This daily service provides enhanced connectivity for business and leisure travelers, with convenient access to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, a major global hub with over 1,000 flights per day to more than 200 international and domestic destinations.

Shrtlst, an innovative platform revolutionizing urban exploration for travelers, is poised to unveil Las Vegas as its inaugural city. The platform aims to simplify the discovery process by offering expert guidance from authentic locals, known as A-Listers. By providing specialized advice, Shrtlst eliminates the need for travelers to wade through subpar reviews, ensuring that only the most genuine experiences are presented for selection.

AirlinePros International, an award-winning provider of aviation services based in the United States, has partnered with AMH Tourism, a subsidiary of AMH Group, to establish AirlinePros Middle East LLC in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This marks a significant milestone in AirlinePros’ global expansion, as it allows them to offer their services to clients throughout the Middle East. The joint venture will leverage the strengths of both companies to drive growth and innovation in the region’s aviation and tourism sectors.

Allegiant Travel Company, a leading leisure travel company based in Las Vegas, has reported strong passenger traffic growth for March 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. The company’s total system passenger volume increased by 1.3%, available seat miles increased by 2.2%, departures increased by 0.2%, and average stage length increased by 1.7%. The first quarter of 2024 also saw an increase in passenger traffic compared to Q1 2023, with passenger traffic increasing by 1.1%, available seat miles increasing by 2.0%, departures increasing by 0.3%, and average stage length increasing by 1.2%.

As part of its economic diversification strategy, Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in the entertainment sector, aiming to become a top global destination for leisure and entertainment. The country is expected to witness a dramatic surge in consumer spending on entertainment, potentially reaching $5 trillion by 2028.

Discover Airlines, a leisure airline, has become the official premium partner of the German Beach Tour, Germany’s largest beach volleyball tournament series. The partnership will see Discover Airlines provide prize money for the award ceremonies at each tournament, as well as support the tour’s travel across Germany. The German Beach Tour spans four months from May to September and features competitions for both men and women. This year, the tour will visit nine locations across Germany, including Düsseldorf, Bremen, Heidelberg, Munich, Kühlungsborn, and Timmendorfer Strand. The series concludes with the German Championships at Timmendorfer Strand.

South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and Baise City’s Youjiang District celebrated the Sanyuesan Festival with folk songs, bamboo stick dances, and traditional dishes. The festival, observed on April 11, showcased the rich cultural heritage of the Zhuang ethnic community.

Slovenian Railways and Austrian Federal Railways have introduced two new cross-border passenger services, connecting Ljubljana to Villach and Graz, and Pragersko and Maribor. These services aim to improve connectivity between Slovenia and Austria, providing frequent and reliable connections. The launch was attended by Darja Kocjan of SŽ Passenger Transport and Kurt Bauer of ÖBB. The services utilize SŽ’s Class 510 Stadler Flirt EMUs, capable of handling different voltage requirements. The collaboration is expected to increase international passenger traffic and foster closer cultural and economic ties between the countries.

Siddharth Mehta has been appointed as the new Vice President of Supply for FCM Travel India. With over 25 years of experience in the travel sector, Mehta is a highly respected innovator and leader who has consistently driven revenue growth and team development. He has held senior positions at travel management companies, global distribution systems, airlines, and online travel agencies. Mehta is excited to join FCM Travel India, a company known for its exceptional customer service and industry-leading client retention rates.

Kansas City’s renowned pitmasters will gather once again this September for the Made for Kansas City BBQ Championship. The grand prize winner will receive a one-year license to become the Pitmaster at the Kansas City BBQ Experience Restaurant at the new Kansas City International Airport, along with a substantial cash prize. The championship will be hosted at City Hall and the Campus of Holladay Distilleries in Weston, MO, on September 13-14, 2024.