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  • Wizz Air’s Strategy in Eastern Europe: Popular Low-Cost Carrier (2024-04-26 08:26:36)
    Wizz Air is a Hungarian low-cost airline that carries millions of people. It was founded by József Váradi who is also CEO of the company today. The initial strategy involved cheap transportation within Central and Eastern Europe, but their plans and ambitions expanded as a result. Wizz Air offers multiple ways of getting to another country while keeping travellers’ budgets safe. In addition to the price policy, the company’s focus is also on accessibility and convenience for everyone. When it comes to the Eastern European aviation market, Wizz Air is the evident leader among other carriers. Their dominating position is secured by the flexibility of booking options, range of prices, and various destinations.
  • Transcorp Hilton Abuja garners nominations in 2024 African Ceremony of the World Travel Awards (2024-04-26 07:23:33)
    In the illustrious realm of hospitality, few establishments command as much admiration and respect as the Transcorp Hilton Abuja. This iconic landmark, nestled in the heart of Nigeria’s vibrant capital, has long been celebrated for its unwavering commitment to excellence and unparalleled guest experiences. Now, adding another feather to its cap, the Transcorp Hilton Abuja stands nominated in five prestigious categories in the 2024 African Ceremony of the World Travel Awards, including the coveted title of Africa’s Leading Business Hotel.
  • Oceania Cruises Debuts New Mediterranean Sailings for 2025 (2024-04-26 06:27:07)
    Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, has debuted an array of new 2025 Mediterranean sailings, ranging from nine to 56 days, to whisk guests to some of the most breathtaking destinations in Europe.
  • IATA Urges Pakistan and Bangladesh to Release Airline Revenues, Citing Severe Impact on Industry (2024-04-26 06:23:58)
    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on Pakistan and Bangladesh to promptly release airline revenues totaling over $720 million that are being held in violation of international agreements. With $399 million trapped in Pakistan and $323 million in Bangladesh, airlines face significant challenges in repatriating earnings crucial for operational expenses such as lease agreements and fuel.
  • MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH NEOM (2024-04-26 06:21:16)
    Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open its second Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia. Anticipated to open in Trojena, a year-round mountain destination located in the northwest region of the country, the property will offer a complete escape into a private world of luxury.
  • Interview with Panos Loupasis, Market Managing Director for Türkiye, MEA at Wyndham Hotels (2024-04-26 06:13:01)
    Another in our series of Interviews with Industry Leaders attending FHS Saudi Arabia taking place on the 29 April - 01 May 2024 at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, we next speak with Panos Loupasis, Market Managing Director for Türkiye, the Middle East, and Africa at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
  • Mirai exceeds 5.8 million room nights and $1B TTV in 2023 and targets 20% growth in 2024 (2024-04-26 06:05:10)
    Mirai, whose technology solutions enable hotels to maximise direct sales opportunities and minimise distribution costs, proudly announces the closure of 2023 with an impressive milestone of 5.8 million room nights and $1 billion in Total Transaction Value (TTV). Building on this success, Mirai sets ambitious goals to achieve a 20% increase in room nights by the end of 2024, reaching 7+ million.
  • Rethinking wellness travel: the rise of active well-being (2024-04-26 06:00:57)
    Wellness travel is about engaging with the destination in a more active way, in line with a global trend among travel motivations, focused on well-being in a broader sense, a key approach for smart destinations planning and promotion. By amplifying the wellness travel analysis, broadening its scope beyond relax and contemplation, Mabrian unveils how destinations can leverage this trend.
  • BEONx secures NextGenerationEU funding for Digital Transformation (2024-04-26 05:57:12)
    BEONx, a leading travel technology company committed to revolutionising revenue management strategies and achieving profitability for hotels, announces it has secured NextGenerationEU funding via a grant from SEGITTUR, a body under the Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Tourism responsible for driving innovation in the Spanish tourism sector, to drive digitalization in the sector.
  • Record 2023 for Holibob on track to be broken (2024-04-26 05:55:31)
    Holibob, the B2B2C provider of tours & experiences technology to online travel sellers and tourism boards, has today confirmed that it saw record growth in 2023 and provided an update on the highly positive outlook for 2024.
  • Finnair unveils 100 sustainability efforts to commemorate 100 years (2024-04-26 05:52:59)
    Finnair has revealed it’s launched more than 100 employee-driven sustainability initiatives in the last 12 months as part of the carrier’s centennial celebrations.The new initiatives, all proposed by Finnair employees, range from the airline’s first voluntary purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to recycling Finnair cabin and ground crew uniforms.
  • SELECT GROUP AND SIX SENSES LAUNCH SIX SENSES RESIDENCES DUBAI MARINA. (2024-04-26 05:49:13)
    Select Group, a leading real estate developer headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is proud to announce the much-anticipated launch of Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina, marking a new chapter in ultra-luxury living. This significant milestone in architectural excellence is set to claim the title of the tallest residential tower globally as it reshapes the Dubai Marina skyline with its unparalleled height reaching 517 metres.
  • KSA unleashes massive hospitality expansion – and a wealth of investment opportunities (2024-04-26 05:44:19)
    The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is expected to deliver 320,000 new hotel rooms – with a development cost of US$37.8 billion – by 2030 as part of its unprecedented investment in infrastructure, tourism transformation and real estate, according to industry data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia, 29 April to 1 May.
  • Experts outline a promising future for the GCC hospitality sector (2024-04-25 07:25:15)
    Recent data from global research companies indicates a bright future for the GCC hospitality industry, with insights from Deloitte and STR demonstrating sustained growth as tourism continues to be a key priority for regional governments. The upcoming edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a premier global event in travel and tourism, will serve as a pivotal gathering for hospitality stakeholders when it takes place from 6 to 9 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
  • Wego and Tourism Authority of Thailand Partner for The Fourth Consecutive Year (2024-04-25 07:22:29)
    Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), is thrilled to announce its continued partnership with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) for the fourth consecutive year, showcasing the unparalleled beauty and charm of Thailand as a premier travel destination.
  • FOUR SEASONS RESORT MAUI ANNOUNCES DIVERSE NEW SUMMER EXPERIENCES IN 2024 (2024-04-25 07:19:42)
    Hawaii’s five-star, five-diamond Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea announces an exciting calendar of new and returning summer programming, offering a wealth of experiences for travelers seeking a luxury beachfront escape this June through August, 2024. The offerings are infused with the Resort’s legendary spirit of aloha, and each is designed to connect guests to one another, creating Maui moments that will last a lifetime.
  • BeCause Partners with the World Travel & Tourism Council (2024-04-25 07:15:50)
    BeCause, the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, is simplifying the sustainability journey for members by integrating the industry association’s Hotel Sustainability Basics (HSB) framework into its platform.
  • Nobu and SODIC Announce Further Development with a Hotel and Restaurant in East Cairo (2024-04-25 07:11:09)
    Nobu, the renowned luxury lifestyle brand known for its iconic 41 hotels, 77 restaurants, and 12 residences, proudly announces the signing of Nobu Hotel and Restaurant East Cairo, in a continuing collaboration with Egypt’s leading real estate developer, SODIC. The signing, which took place at Nobu Fifty Seven in New York, marks Nobu and SODIC’s third venture in Egypt, following the unveiling of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in both West Cairo and North Coast Egypt last summer.
  • FIRST STANDALONE FOUR SEASONS BRANDED RESIDENCES IN FLORIDA TO OPEN IN MIAMI’S COCONUT GROVE (2024-04-25 07:07:03)
    Real estate development firms CMC Group and Fort Partners, together with leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company Four Seasons, announce the highly anticipated Four Seasons Private Residences Coconut Grove.
  • SPECIAL ENTERTAINMENT AND ACTIVITIES TO COMMEMORATE SEABOURN ODYSSEY’S FAREWELL VOYAGE (2024-04-25 07:02:48)
    Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, invites guests to experience the iconic Seabourn Odyssey one last time during its 22-day Farewell Voyage, departing September 2, 2024, from Seattle, Wash., to Yokohama, Japan.
  • Dusit Thani Bangkok rewards early-bird bookers with exclusive perks ahead of its September reopening (2024-04-25 06:56:49)
    Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has confirmed that its iconic flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel will reopen on 27 September 2024 following its stunning transformation as part of Dusit Central Park – a landmark mixed-use development opposite Lumpini Park in the heart of Bangkok – and it is beginning its celebrations early by launching a special reopening offer.
  • ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES ANNOUNCES NEW 2025/2026 POLAR EXPEDITIONS TO ANTARCTICA (2024-04-25 06:52:11)
    Atlas Ocean Voyages announces Polar Expeditions by Atlas™ to Antarctica beginning October 2025 to March 2026 are now available for bookings. Offering 37 departures aboard the expedition yacht fleet of World Voyager™, World Navigator®, and World Traveller™, this will mark the third season featuring the entire Atlas Ocean Voyages fleet in the region.
  • Holland America Line Set to Debut New ‘Glacier Day’ and Enhanced Alaska-Focused Experiences (2024-04-25 06:46:21)
    Holland America Line is debuting “Glacier Day” on its Alaska cruises as it rolls out new programming within its “We Love Alaska” on board experience. The new offerings include Alaska Up Close presentations as well as culinary and beverage experiences to help foster a deeper connection to the people, history and culture of the state. The 2024 season kicks off April 27 from Vancouver and May 4 from Seattle.
  • Tourism Minister ED Bartlett Challenges Youth to be Part of Tourism (2024-04-25 06:37:44)
    Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, has urged young people “to become a part of the tourism machinery that is driving global development and economic growth.”
  • ETIHAD’S A380 TO SAY BONJOUR TO PARIS (2024-04-25 06:35:07)
    Etihad Airways is delighted to announce it will start flying its A380 double-decker to Paris, CDG from 1 November, 2024.The French capital becomes the third major city to enjoy the Etihad A380 experience after London and New York.
  • Lumi Car Rental: Driving Excellence in Saudi Arabia’s Travel Industry (2024-04-24 11:51:14)
    In the dynamic landscape of Saudi Arabia’s travel sector, one company stands out as a beacon of excellence: Lumi Car Rental. Recognized as “Saudi Arabia’s Leading Car Rental Company” at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2023, Lumi Car Rental has firmly established itself as a leader in providing top-notch car rental services tailored to the needs of modern travelers.
  • Budapest Airport Achieves Top-Level Carbon Accreditation (2024-04-24 07:54:46)
    Budapest Airport has reached a significant milestone in environmental sustainability by achieving level 4+ “Transition” in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program, becoming the first airport in Central Europe to attain this certification. This accomplishment reflects the airport’s commitment to offsetting its direct carbon emissions and collaborating with partners to reduce overall emissions.
  • easyJet Launches Generation easyJet Pilot Training Programme to Encourage Diversity in Aviation (2024-04-24 07:52:21)
    easyJet has reopened applications for its Generation easyJet Pilot Training Programme, aiming to recruit 1,000 new pilots by 2028. With only 6% of pilots worldwide being women, easyJet is actively addressing this gender disparity through initiatives like recruitment campaigns and pilot school visits.
  • Banyan Group Releases 2023 Sustainability Report (2024-04-24 07:44:32)
    Banyan Group, a pioneer in sustainable hospitality, proudly announces the release of its 18th Annual Sustainability Report. Guided by a steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, community upliftment, and responsible tourism, Banyan Group’s continued dedication to designing with nature, fostering destination stewardship, and uplifting local hosts – remains true to its commitment to sustainable practices, rooted in its core values of ‘Embracing the Environment, Empowering People’.
  • P&O Cruises Flagship Britannia Emerges from a Multi-Million-Pound Refit (2024-04-24 07:41:15)
    Guest favourite, P&O Cruises Britannia, has set sail from Southampton following a multi-million-pound makeover, with the first guests experiencing the newly designed spaces and experiences this past weekend.
  • Algarve Tourism Creates “Save Water” Seal to Promote Water Saving in the Region (2024-04-24 07:39:30)
    The tourism sector commits to contributing to reducing urban water consumption in the Algarve by 15%. Algarve Tourism relies on the active role of tourism companies and aims to promote behaviour change among tourists through an awareness campaign.
  • Okinawa Day to Return to London This June (2024-04-24 07:37:34)
    Organised by the London Okinawa Sanshinkai, Okinawa Day will return to London this June, celebrating the unique music, food and culture of Japan’s sub-tropical southernmost prefecture.
  • Bahamas Names Valery Brown-Alce As Tourism Ministry Deputy Director General (2024-04-24 07:33:09)
    Valery Brown-Alce is a veteran in the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism with more than 30 years of experience working in various leadership capacities in the Bahamas Tourist Offices overseas. She has been at the helm of the Sales & Market-ing area in key markets in the United States having worked in Florida, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles and New York.
  • MANCHESTER CITY PLAYERS IN STARTING LINE-UP FOR ETIHAD AT ZAYED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (2024-04-24 07:28:17)
    Manchester City Football Club stars used to showcasing their skills at stadiums around the world recently turned Etihad’s new hub at Zayed International Airport into a make-shift football pitch for a stunning new video.
  • Wizz Air partners with InterLnkd to launch intelligent shopping platform (2024-04-24 07:25:12)
    InterLnkd, the travel industry’s intelligent shopping mall partner, and Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing airline, have today announced the launch of the carrier’s pioneering WIZZ SHOP&FLY e-commerce store, powered by InterLnkd.
  • Sustainable Horizons: how the Saudi hospitality industry is helping to ensure a clean, green future (2024-04-24 07:21:02)
    With the spotlight on sustainability like never before, the hospitality industry the world over can – and is – playing a key role in supporting government ESG initiatives and green goals.
  • Digital payments top investment agenda for corporate travel managers (2024-04-23 12:40:20)
    A new study from Amadeus – Travel Technology Investment Trends 2024 – finds paying for expenses with personal money and reclaiming from the company is a top concern for travel managers, alongside the cost of auditing expenses, productivity lost by manual expenses claims and inability to identify fraud.
  • Amadeus signs landmark China Eastern Airlines deal (2024-04-23 12:34:32)
    China Eastern Airlines has signed a milestone agreement with Amadeus for international NDC distribution. The deal sees the carrier become the first in the Mainland of China to sign for NDC distribution worldwide with Amadeus.
  • The best holiday destinations in 2024 (2024-04-23 10:19:21)
    Holidays, the thing we all look forward to each year, the excitement of booking that next trip away is one of the best feelings around. Each year we look around trying to find the next place to tick off on the destination list and find that holiday location.
  • Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Kenya to host World Travel Awards Africa Ceremony 2024 (2024-04-23 06:10:14)
    World Travel Awards (WTA) has revealed that Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani Beach, Kenya will host its Africa Gala Ceremony 2024. Travel figureheads from across the continent will attend the red-carpet reception at the paradise resort on 18 October 2024.
  • Mr Toad’s launches flood food drive to bring more than 300 meals to storm hit communities (2024-04-23 05:48:24)
    Mr Toad’s outlets across Dubai donated more than 300 meals to some of Dubai’s flood-hit residential areas over the weekend as part of its ongoing community outreach programme.Meal boxes with a variety of healthy, hearty food and drinks were distributed to people in lower income brackets to help those in the worst-hit areas.
  • British Airways touches down in Zayed International Airport to launch new daily route to Abu Dhabi (2024-04-23 05:21:52)
    British Airways returned to Abu Dhabi this morning as it touched down at Zayed International Airport.  Customers and crew received a warm welcome following a four-year pause of the route.British Airways will operate a daily flight from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi all year around, using Boeing 787-9 during summer 2024.  The new route adds to our extensive global network and strengthens connections between UAE and UK – whether customers are travelling for leisure, business or to visit relatives and friends.
  • Marriott Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plans in Europe through Conversion Projects (2024-04-23 05:17:49)
    Marriott International, Inc. announces ambitious growth plans at the International Hospitality Investment Forum in Berlin, aiming to add nearly 100 properties and over 12,000 rooms to its European portfolio through conversion and adaptive reuse projects by the end of 2026.
  • American Airlines Unveils Premium Inflight Experience Upgrades for Summer Travel (2024-04-23 05:14:18)
    American Airlines is elevating the inflight experience for travelers ahead of the summer season with a host of premium enhancements. From reimagined amenity kits to upgraded bedding and enticing new dining options, customers can expect a heightened level of comfort and style.
  • Jewel Changi Airport Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Spectacular Events and New Offerings (2024-04-23 05:10:37)
    As Jewel Changi Airport marks its fifth year, it celebrates remarkable growth in visitor numbers and sales, showcasing a 26% increase in footfall traffic and a 20% rise in overall sales compared to the previous year. To commemorate this milestone, Jewel unveils a year-long calendar of special events and retail offers under the theme ‘What A Feelin5’.
  • British Airways Partners with Amadeus for Aviation Retailing Transformation (2024-04-23 05:08:38)
    British Airways has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Amadeus, selecting their next-generation technology, Amadeus Nevio, to revolutionize the airline’s retailing strategy. This collaboration aims to enhance customer experiences through dynamic offers and streamlined booking processes.
  • Study Reveals the Best Island Destinations for Honeymooners Seeking a Romantic Getaway (2024-04-23 05:05:08)
    What better way to celebrate the start of a marriage than with an unforgettable honeymoon in a dream location? But with so many exquisite island destinations to choose from, it can be difficult for honeymooners to decide which is the best for a romantic getaway.  On average, couples spend around $5,000 on their honeymoon, so they’ll want to make sure they get the most value for money.
  • Shangri-La Group Welcomes Kieran Twomey as the New Regional Head for MEIA (2024-04-23 05:01:13)
    Shangri-La Group is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kieran Twomey as the new Regional Head of Operations for the Middle East, India, Indian Ocean, Europe, and the Americas (MEIA). This strategic move underscores the Group’s commitment to enhancing its brand presence, operational excellence, and sustainable growth across these critical markets.
  • Weekends Are About to Get a Lot More Exciting at Ja Ocean View Hotel (2024-04-23 04:56:15)
    announces its latest dining delights, guaranteed to enhance your weekend plans. Enjoy Live Karaoke & DJ nights on Friday and indulge in Saturday Brunch affairs with live music, reenergizing you for the week ahead.
  • Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London launches brand new culinary adventure ‘LUCHO’ (2024-04-23 04:54:37)
    Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London is delighted to announce the launch of its brand new culinary concept ‘Lucho’, bringing an eclectic menu of Chilean culinary flavours including empanadas, pisco sours and traditional ‘ponchera’, to Knightsbridge. Guests will find ‘Lucho’ at The Rosebery - the light and contemporary all-day dining spot at the heart of the hotel.
  • Dubai flooding chaos could hit trade insurance rates, warns TMU Management (2024-04-23 04:52:20)
    Inbound tour operators and travel providers based in Dubai, or international tour operators and other sellers offering Dubai products, may find that the worst is not yet over as the weather clears up in Dubai. TMU Management, the data-driven insurance intermediary specialising in travel, has today issued a warning to the travel trade they are very likely to see increases in rates when applying for Package Travel Regulation compliant insurance.
  • oneworld creates a stir with its new signature 25th anniversary cocktail, ‘The 25’ (2024-04-23 04:48:49)
    oneworld®, the world’s leading airline alliance, has raised the bar in partnership with The Connaught in London by serving up a new, signature cocktail to mark its 25th anniversary.The tasty new tipple - called ‘The 25’ - was poured for the first time inside the Soho Lounge - part of the American Airlines and British Airways Joint Premium Lounges at John F. Kennedy International Airport - which is available for oneworld Emerald and First Class customers travelling on oneworld member airlines.
  • Hyper-personalisation: is 2024 the year it could finally happen? (2024-04-23 04:45:29)
    When it comes to personalisation in the sale of travel products there’s personalisation, and then there’s ‘hyper-personalisation’ – knowing and catering to the traveller’s specific likes and whims, from what temperature they like their hotel room to what seat they prefer on a plane.
  • Royal Caribbean Group Shares Comprehensive Update on its Decarbonization Journey (2024-04-22 12:52:15)
    Royal Caribbean Group, released its annual Seastainability Report, outlining milestones the company reached on its mission to deliver the best vacation experiences responsibly. Driven by its SEA the Future initiative, the company has advanced its commitment to sustain the planet, energize communities, and accelerate innovation.
  • Marriott International Celebrates Milestone on Journey Towards Net-Zero (2024-04-22 12:42:56)
    Marriott International, Inc. has verified its near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi is a global climate action organization that develops tools that allow businesses to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets in line with data-driven methodology. Marriott is the largest global hospitality company to receive approval for both near-term and long-term science-based targets
  • Interview - Mark De Cocinis, CEO of Boutique Group (2024-04-22 10:55:02)
    Another in our series of Interviews with Industry Leaders attending FHS Saudi Arabia taking place on the 29 April - 01 May 2024 at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, we next speak with Mark De Cocinis, CEO of Boutique Group
  • The Bailey’s Hotel in Bloom: A Luxurious Blend of Sustainability and Luxury (2024-04-22 10:30:48)
    The Bailey’s Hotel London Kensington marks Earth Day with a vibrant celebration of sustainability in collaboration with 30x influencers wearing sustainable fashion platform My Wardrobe HQ and florist Rebel Roses who created a display of silk sustainable flowers on the iconic Bailey’s Hotel staircase This initiative underscores the hotel’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable practices, demonstrating that beauty and sustainability can seamlessly coexist.
  • Best Cultural Festivals to Book Now, with Inclusive Morocco (2024-04-22 10:24:48)
    While July and August are renowned as the festival months in the UK, the spring season in Morocco is when culture comes alive, with May and June being the best months to visit to experience festivals that incorporate music, art, nature, and celebration all across the country. Morocco’s first LGBTQ+ founded and led luxury travel company, Inclusive Morocco, can design full trips staying at some of the best hotels and incorporating authentic experiences for those wanting to head to Morocco during this celebratory and community-led time.
  • This space tourism company wants to take people to the stratosphere with a helium balloon for $150k (2024-04-21 20:56:40)
    Halo Space is a space-tourism company that uses helium balloons instead of rockets or jets. CEO Carlos Mira plans to launch commercial flights in 2026,  and take 10,000 people to the stratosphere by 2030. The company unveiled the interior of its capsule, designed by ex-Ferrari designer Frank Stephenson.
  • Medical Translation: Facilitating Global Healthcare Through Language (2024-04-21 12:24:20)
    In our increasingly globalised world, the demand for specialised translation services in the healthcare sector has never been higher.
  • Cunard Officially Welcomes Queen Anne with Ceremony at Fincantieri Shipyard (2024-04-20 08:49:45)
    The Queen Anne has officially joined Cunard’s fleet during a handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice, according to a press release.
  • Kuwait International Airport witnesses over 1.06 million travelers (2024-04-20 08:46:25)
    During March, a total of 9,950 flights operated to and from Kuwait’s airport
  • Nobu Hospitality Achieves Milestone: Unveiling the 40th Hotel (2024-04-20 08:42:19)
    In an ongoing collaboration with Viet Capital Real Estate (VCRE) and Nobu Hospitality, the leading luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residence brand, announces the upcoming Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Ho Chi Minh. This marks the brand’s 40th hotel and second opening in Vietnam, following the announcement of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Danang - the first Nobu residential project in Southeast Asia.
  • The Bentley Hotel Southampton Expected to Join JdV by Hyatt Brand in mid-2024 (2024-04-20 08:39:26)
    Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced The Bentley Hotel Southampton has officially joined the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel, in collaboration with Bijal Hospitality, the property’s owner and operator. The hotel, which is currently in the midst of an extensive renovation, is now bookable across Hyatt reservation channels and is expected to join the JdV by Hyatt brand in mid-2024, following additional property-wide upgrades.  The hotel will begin participating in World of Hyatt when it joins the JdV by Hyatt brand.
  • IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches Apple AirPlay in North American Hotels (2024-04-20 08:37:15)
    First hospitality company to go live with AirPlay, available at more than 60 locations
  • LOEWS HOTELS & CO NAMES DAN FLANNERY COO (2024-04-20 08:33:26)
    Loews Hotels & Co has named Dan Flannery Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, he’ll be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency, improve guest experiences and drive overall business growth. Flannery brings a background in operations, training, brand development, food-and-beverage concept ideation, financial management and team building to Loews Hotels & Co.
  • UK Passengers to Turks and Caicos Islands Increase as March Sets New Record for Air Arrivals (2024-04-19 14:32:36)
    Experience Turks and Caicos is pleased to report a notable increase in air arrivals from the United Kingdom to the Turks and Caicos Islands, signaling positive developments in our tourism landscape. While the United States continues to lead as our primary tourism source, we are encouraged by the uptick in visitors from the United Kingdom during the initial months of this year.
  • Sailing, soccer, and sustainability: Summer programming at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands (2024-04-19 11:05:31)
    Guests can enjoy a dynamic array of special programming this summer from an exclusive football camp with the legendary Real Madrid Foundation to Patina Maldives’ sailing academy
  • The Ultimate Alpine Adventure: Exploring Austria’s Best Hut to Hut Hiking Routes (2024-04-19 10:40:08)
    Austria, with its pristine Alpine landscapes and well-maintained network of mountain huts, offers some of the best hut-to-hut hiking experiences in the world. This guide dives into the heart of Austria’s majestic mountains, exploring routes that promise adventure, breathtaking vistas, and a taste of the unique Alpine culture.
  • Plans to add 20 new hotels Marriott hotels in Turkey by 2025 (2024-04-19 09:36:05)
    The hotel group will have almost 3,000 rooms in the country with the addition of the properties
  • The Unexpected Al Marjan Island Hotel announced for Ras Al Khaimah (2024-04-19 09:33:02)
    Almal Real Estate Development has unveiled its flagship hospitality project on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. The luxury hotel and residence complex will feature over 422 hotel rooms and fully managed residential units, a beach club, bars and restaurants, and infinity pools, all adjacent to the Wynn resort.
  • Ai solves Rotana’s food waste problem by 63% (2024-04-19 09:31:12)
    The brand aims to cut its carbon footprint and reduce food waste through food-waste measurement technology
  • W Doha introduces robot mixologist (2024-04-19 09:29:54)
    The hotel has teamed up with Icosium AI & Robotics for the new addition
  • Seabourn announces the Wunambal Gaambera Traditional Owners as godparents of Seabourn Pursuit (2024-04-19 08:50:04)
    Seabourn makes milestone moment as first cruise line to appoint aboriginal traditional owners as godparents