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News: Voting opens ahead of World Spa Awards 2017 (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-23 08:07:15)
Voting has opened today for the third annual World Spa Awards – the premier awards programme for the spa and wellness tourism industry. The nominees now face the all-important 16 week voting window.
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News: The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection set to debut in 2019 (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-23 07:55:55)
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company has announced its entry into luxury yachting and cruises – bringing the award-winning luxury hotel brand’s service and timeless style to sea.
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News: CroisiEurope prepares for launch of RV African Dream (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-23 07:46:29)
CroisiEurope has announced that the RV African Dream, which is set to launch in Southern Africa in December 2017, is currently being completed in the Harare shipyard in Zimbabwe.
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News: Paris Air Show 2017: Airbus secures US$40b in orders in France (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-23 07:41:14)
Providing strong evidence that the commercial aircraft market remains healthy, Airbus announced $39.7 billion worth of new business during the 2017 Paris Air Show.
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News: Norwegian to offer low-cost flights to Argentina (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-23 03:05:18)
Norwegian has announced a new route from London Gatwick to Buenos Aires, marking the airline’s first ever South American route as its UK expansion plans gather pace.
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News: Etihad cuts free chauffeur services outside of Abu Dhabi (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-23 02:54:50)
Etihad Airways has amended its chauffeur policy following a review of usage by premium guests across all major markets. The complimentary chauffeur service will be retained at Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi hub and replaced with a paid option at specially negotiated rates in all other cities.
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News: Qatar Airways eyes stake in American Airlines (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-23 02:47:55)
Qatar Airways has revealed it plans to take a 4.75 per cent stake in fellow oneworld carrier American Airlines. The Doha-based airline said in a statement that it saw a “strong investment opportunity” in the American carrier.
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News: Cabutti to lead Marriott sales in southern Europe (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-23 02:24:31)
JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa has announced that Cristiano Cabutti has been appointed Marriott’s area director sales and marketing for southern Europe.
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News: Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta appoints Partia as executive chef (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-23 02:19:04)
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta has announced the appointment of Michael Patria as executive chef of the leading luxury hotel in the city.
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News: Japan Airlines to offer free Wi-Fi on all domestic routes (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-23 02:13:04)
Japan Airlines has confirmed it will provide free internet access throughout the flight, to all customers flying on the domestic routes. JAL has been introducing in-flight internet from July 2014 as a paid service, but will now remove the price barrier.
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News: Paris Air Show 2017: Airtour Airlines of Iran places 45 plane order with Airbus (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-23 01:59:44)
Tehran-based Iran Airtour Airlines has become Airbus’ newest customer for the A320neo Family after signing a memorandum of understanding for 45 aircraft at the Paris Air Show.
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News: Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay re-opens following extensive renovation (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-22 05:14:43)
Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay has re-opened after a two-year renovation, launching Bali’s most exclusive beachfront villas and upgrading facilities and services across the resort.
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News: Huge increase in UK visitors to Balearic Islands (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-22 05:04:36)
A total of 196,892 UK travellers visited the Balearic Islands in April 2017, an increase of 9.3 per cent compared to the same month in 2016.
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News: Ryanair launches connecting flights from Milan Bergamo (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-22 04:58:10)
Ryanair has launched its connecting flights service to Milan Bergamo Airport, providing customers with an expanded route choice, and the opportunity to book and transfer directly onto connecting flights.
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News: Pegasus links Abu Dhabi with Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Turkey (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-22 02:38:36)
Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the inaugural Pegasus flight arriving from Istanbul, Turkey. The maiden flight marks the commencement of a direct service three times a week between Abu Dhabi International Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport by Pegasus.
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News: Mövenpick Hotels reveals plans for second El Sokhna, Egypt, resort (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-22 02:31:40)
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is ramping up its presence in Egypt, revealing plans to add a new modern integrated beach and golf resort to its portfolio of 16 hotels and river cruisers.
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News: Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, to reveal new Knightsbridge rooms (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-22 02:22:53)
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London will unveil the next phase of a far reaching renovation on August 1st, with the re-opening of the Knightsbridge-facing guest rooms and suites.
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News: Brand USA appoints Hills Balfour to lead UK promotion efforts (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-22 02:17:49)
Brand USA has as appointed London-based travel representation and PR consultancy Hills Balfour to act as its agency of record in the United Kingdom & Ireland. The selection followed an in-depth review process initiated by Brand USA in March 2017.
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News: American Constitution launches into Wicomico River, USA (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-22 02:11:52)
American Cruise Lines has successfully launched American Constitution into the Wicomico River in Salisbury, Maryland. The new ship is being designed and built by Chesapeake Shipbuilding, located in Salisbury.
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News: Campervan Suite comes to Sol Beach House Ibiza (Breaking Travel News 2017-06-22 01:43:26)
Sol Beach House Ibiza has launched a unique Campervan Suite package in celebration of the hotel’s third summer season. Created in a vintage VW Campervan, guests looking for a unique and tranquil experience, with breath-taking views of the sea and stunning sunsets, can enjoy this bespoke suite package throughout the 2017 season at the stunning Ibizan resort hotel.