World Luxury Expo to return to Jeddah
The final countdown has begun for The Saudi Investment Bank World Luxury Expo - Jeddah taking place at the splendid Park Hyatt, from March 14th-16th 2014. The Expo is the result of a continued joint venture between World Luxury Group and Nayyara Exhibitions, with The Saudi Investment Bank exclusively selected as the title sponsor for the Jeddah event. → Read More
Final communications from Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 released
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Authorities have revealed the last communication from Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 before it disappearance earlier this week. In response to a message from Malaysian air control the plane responded “All right. Roger that” suggesting everything was normal on board the aircraft. → Read More
Conrad Maldives introduces family villas
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is opening new two-bedroom Family Water Villas this month. Created for families with older children, or friends travelling together, the seven new villas offer luxurious two-bedroom accommodation on stilts over the five-star resort’s lagoon. “Our philosophy is to offer our guests the ultimate in resort accommodation on two islands and we’re constantly updating to ensure we remain an innovator in luxury hospitality,” said Peter Nilsson, general manager, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. → Read More
SpiceJet endorses Boeing 737 MAX 8 with $4.4bn order
Boeing and SpiceJet announced today at India Aviation 2014 an order for 42 737 MAX 8s. The order, previously listed as unidentified on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website, is valued at $4.4 billion at list prices. → Read More
British Airways brings first class cabin to 787-900 Dreamliner
When the first of British Airways’ new Boeing 787-900 Dreamliners arrive next year, they will be boasting one significant addition - the airline’s next generation First cabin. Frank van der Post, British Airways’ managing director of brands and customer experience, said: “We’re investing billions in new aircraft, smarter cabins, elegant lounges and new technologies to make life more comfortable for our customers.” → Read More
Louvre Abu Dhabi to present collection in Paris
In the first major display of its collection outside Abu Dhabi, more than one hundred and sixty of the finest masterpieces from Louvre Abu Dhabi’s permanent collection will be showcased in the Musée du Louvre, Paris at the Napoléon Hall from May 2nd until July 28th. The exhibition titled Birth of a Museum, will provide visitors to Musée du Louvre, Paris with a preview of the museum that is set to open late next year in the Saadiyat Cultural District, also the home to the Zayed National Museum and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. → Read More
DoubleTree welcomes guests to Taj Mahal with Agra hotel
Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a management agreement with Archer Hospitality for the DoubleTree by Hilton Agra, scheduled to open this August. Located just two kilometres from the Taj Mahal, DoubleTree by Hilton Agra will be among very few hotels offering views of the legendary mausoleum. → Read More
Qantas signs on with Bangkok Airways to improve Asia connections
Qantas has announced a new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways which will significantly improve travel options for Qantas customers travelling across south-east Asia. From March 30th, Qantas customers will be able to book on Bangkok Airways services from Bangkok and Singapore to six new destinations in Thailand, including Ko Samui, Chiang Mai and Phuket. → Read More
Malawian Airlines flies into Johannesburg, South Africa
Malawian Airlines has launched its first international flight to Johannesburg. Malawian Airlines is Ethiopian Airlines’ strategic partner for the southern Africa region and will operate the B737-800 Sky Interior aircraft daily from Lilongwe to Johannesburg, with a stopover in Blantyre. → Read More
Finnair adds departures on popular Bangkok route
Next December Finnair will supplement its double-daily winter service to Bangkok with three additional frequencies per week from December 30th, 2014 to March 27th, 2015. The extra flights bring the number of Finnair’s peak-season weekly Bangkok services to 17, the most frequencies of any European carrier. → Read More
Stolen passport terror link ruled out on Malaysian Airlines MH370
An Iranian national travelling on a stolen passport on Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 is unlikely to be involved in terrorism according to police. Pouria Nour Mohammad Mehrdad, 18, was probably migrating to Germany authorities claimed. → Read More
Tourism industry welcomes Dubai visa decision
Tourism industry insiders have welcomed the United Arab Emirates’ recent announcement granting visas on arrival for an additional 13 EU nationalities. The Dubai Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing’s revealed news of the UAE’s new visa exemptions at ITB Berlin with the decision hoped to further strengthen Dubai’s competitive advantage in the field internationally, allowing incentives and event organisers to offer packages to a wider range of nationalities with greater ease. → Read More
