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Milan Malpensa to welcome Eva Air in February
The Star Alliance carrier, which flew more than 12.5 million passengers in 2018, currently flies to 65 global destinations, including 11 in North America and 50 in Asia and Oceania.
DP World raises capital for further expansion
Nasdaq Dubai has welcomed the listing of a US$1 billion Sukuk, and a US$300 million conventional bond from global trade enabler DP World.
Yotel to move into Australia with Melbourne property
Yotel has announced its first hotel in Australia. Yotel Melbourne is slated to open in 2022 and has been signed under a management agreement with Cornerstone Partners Group.
WTTC partners with World Economic Forum for seamless travel initiatives
The World Travel & Tourism Council and the World Economic Forum are partnering to help shape the future of how we travel by using digital traveller identity management throughout the whole tourism sector.
CHTA lashes out at new Booking.com commission policy
An “overwhelming majority” of Caribbean hotels are reconsidering using Booking.com as a result of the new commission policy, according to the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association.
Revamped W Washington DC returns to market
The newly renovated W Washington DC has been officially unveiled. The Beaux Arts landmark is located a stone’s throw from the White House and had completed a $50 million floor-to-rooftop redesign.
Qatar Airways to take off for Gaborone, Botswana, in October
Qatar Airways will launch a new service to Gaborone, Botswana, on October 27th. The capital and largest city of Botswana will be the airline’s first destination in the African country.
Cathay Pacific refreshes Shanghai Pudong lounge
Cathay Pacific is reopening its newly renovated Shanghai Pudong Cathay Pacific Lounge, marking the introduction of the airline’s awards-winning lounge design to mainland China for the first time.
New ad campaign from Manchester Airport promotes north of England
Some of the north if England’s most-loved attractions, high-flying businesses and world-famous institutions are set to be showcased to nearly 30 million people at Manchester Airport.
airBaltic breaks new passenger milestone
airBaltic transported 528,449 passengers in June, or 24 per cent more than during the same month last year. The Latvian airline recorded a 62 per cent market share in Riga, and a 22 per cent market share in Tallinn.
American Airlines boosts capacity for CES 2020
American Airlines and Pacific joint business partner Japan Airlines are adding direct flights between Tokyo Narita and Las Vegas to support the high demand for CES 2020.
The Collective Canary Wharf opens in London
The Collective Canary Wharf, which spans 21 storeys and where rooms start from £1,300 per month, now becomes the world’s largest co-living space, taking over from the Collective Old Oak in west London which opened in 2016.