Travel Industry News

Golf Saudi set to accelerate national mandate following appointment of Noah Alireza as CEO
Noah Alireza will build upon the unprecedented success of golf in Saudi Arabia with particular attention upon maximising burgeoning domestic interest in the sport

Air France-KLM orders four A350Fs to modernise the fleet of Martinair
The Air France-KLM Group has placed a firm order for four A350Fs, the brand new Airbus widebody freighter, to be operated by Martinair Holland N.V., a Dutch cargo airline headquartered and based in Amsterdam Schiphol airport, and part of KLM Group.

Virgin Atlantic launches ‘sandscapes’ to transport holiday daydreamers
Virgin Atlantic has launched Sandscapes – an audio series of soothing stories and gentle sounds from the beach to inspire Brits to book their next tropical escape.

Hyatt Announces Plans for Hyatt Regency Lahore DHA
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with FP Global (Private) Limited for Hyatt Regency Lahore DHA, which will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Pakistan and a significant step forward in Hyatt’s plans to expand its brand portfolio in Southwest Asia.

Aeroflot begins flights to Beijing Daxing International Airport
From 15 February, Aeroflot will begin operating flights to new Beijing Daxing International Airport. The frequency of regular services to China's capital will increase to three per week.

THE PENINSULA LONDON BRINGS STYLISH GRANDEUR AND "BEST OF BRITISH" ARTISTRY TO HEART OF BELGRAVIA
The Peninsula, which will welcome guests on 14 February 2023 to its new property in Istanbul, and whose portfolio of superbly elegant luxury properties has drawn the world’s most discerning travellers for nearly a century, is delighted to announce the debut of The Peninsula London.

IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates “Topping Off” of InterContinental Hotel – Bellevue at the Avenue
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, this week commemorated the next milestone in the forthcoming InterContinental Hotels & Resorts luxury hotel in Bellevue, Washington State.

OMNI LA COSTA RESORT & SPA BEGINS RENOVATION
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa has broken ground on the renovation of its famed Champions Course, one of its two 18-hole courses, as it prepares to host three consecutive NCAA Division I Women’s and Men’s Golf Championships beginning in May 2024.

PARKROYAL LANGKAWI RESORT TO BRUSH THE SHORES OF LANGKAWI
PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort, a property under Pan Pacific Hotels Group, will be opening its set to welcome guests on 15 February 2023. The idyllic seaside haven is a 301-room beachfront resort strategically located along the pristine Pantai Tengah.

Dubai emerges as one of the world’s most popular wedding destinations
Dubai emerges as one of the world’s most popular wedding destinations City’s world-class infrastructure, picturesque resorts, luxury hospitality offerings, high quality services, safe environment and diverse tourist attractions make it a top-ranked location for destination weddings

Flybe has now ceased trading
Flybe has now ceased trading and all flights from and to the UK operated by Flybe have been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

It's Time for Sri Lanka
Making its way back to travel bucket lists as it reopens for business, the emerald island of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean is ready for its close-up.