Travel Industry News
Virgin Atlantic to debut in South America with new São Paulo route
Virgin Atlantic will launch flights between London Heathrow and São Paulo, Brazil, in 2020. The new service aims to capitalise on the fast-growing Brazilian economy, which benefits from year-round transatlantic demand.
Celebrate Mother’s day at Atlantis, the Palm
Atlantis, the Palm is the perfect place to do something special this Mother’s Day with unmissable offerings at Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen and Dubai’s ultimate entertainment destination, Wavehouse.
Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort to open next month
Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort, a 152-room and 61-villa five-star property poised on a beach within easy reach of Ho Chi Minh City, will celebrate its grand opening in April.
Como Castello del Nero opens in Tuscany, Italy
The 740-acre, historic estate is situated in the world-famous Chianti wine region of Italy, just a 30-minute drive from the Renaissance cities of Florence and Siena.
Marriott opens two new properties in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Marriott International and Dur Hospitality have announced the opening of Riyadh Marriott Hotel Diplomatic Quarter and Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Diplomatic Quarter.
MS Amália Rodrigues joins CroisiEurope fleet
CroisiEurope’s newest ship, the MS Amália Rodrigues, was inaugurated in Porto earlier in the presence of the river cruise operator’s owners, the Schmitter family.
Six Senses Bhutan welcomes first three lodges
Located in the colourful Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, Six Senses Bhutan celebrates its highly-anticipated arrival with the opening of its first three lodges in Thimphu, Punakha and Paro.
All Nippon Airways takes delivery of first A380
All Nippon Airways has taken delivery of its first A380 at a ceremony in Toulouse. The Japanese carrier becomes the 15th operator of the world’s largest passenger aircraft.
Gulf Air signs codeshare partnership with Etihad Airways
The announcement follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the two flag-carriers at the Bahrain International Airshow in November last year.
Spectrum Lounge & Bar opens at Hyatt Regency Bangkok
Designed by the Japanese design firm Super Potato, the Hyatt Regency Bangkok’s new Spectrum Lounge & Bar is a multi-faceted venue that quickly parts company with expectation.
Royalton Antigua Resort & Spa to open in May
Royalton Antigua Resort & Spa will open its doors on May 1st. The 294-room resort is situated on the pristine white beach of picturesque Deep Bay.
Eurotunnel signs with Bombardier for rolling stock renewal
Composed in total of 254 wagons, each 800-meter long shuttle is made up for passengers’ vehicles with passengers remaining in their vehicles during the 35-minute Channel crossing.