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FOUR SEASONS RESORT MAUI ANNOUNCES DIVERSE NEW SUMMER EXPERIENCES IN 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Budapest Airport Achieves Top-Level Carbon Accreditation
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
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.