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Abou-Haydar takes up new role with UKinbound
Morganne Abou-Haydar brings with her a passion for planning, creativity and communications, having spent over three years as events manager at Wedgewood DMC Group in both London and Paris.
Celebrity Equinox sails from Fort Lauderdale as recovery continues
The latest ship Celebrity Cruises ship to return to action, Celebrity Equinox, has departed for the Caribbean from Fort Lauderdale. The line now has a total of eight ships back in the water.
New leadership for Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet’s in Paris
Jean-Marie Le Gall will take over as the general management of Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet’s in Paris in September. The industry leader has nearly three decades of experience in the sector.
TUI Group rolls over €4.7bn in bank lending
TUI Group has extended its existing credit lines until summer 2024 as the company seeks to insulate itself from the ongoing impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Virgin Atlantic signs Middle East Airlines codeshare deal
Virgin Atlantic has announced a new unilateral codeshare agreement with Middle East Airlines, offering seamless connections between the US and Beirut via London Heathrow.
Etihad further expands IATA Travel Pass trials
Following successful trials, Etihad Airways has expanded IATA Travel Pass on flights between Abu Dhabi and seven destinations across its network.
Meliá Chiang Mai to open later this year
Meliá Chiang Mai is slated to open its doors for business in the fourth quarter of this year. The property is a 260-key urban hotel constructed to tower over the River Ping and bustling Night Bazaar in the heart of the city.
Bibo Doha cooks up a storm in Qatar
Chef Dani García, a three-star Michelin chef from Spain, and one of the highly acclaimed Andalusian chefs in the world, has the first branch of BiBo restaurant in Qatar at the St. Regis Doha.
Singapore Airlines partners with Hayman’s for new gin
Singapore Airlines and London family gin distiller, Hayman’s, have partnered to launch a commemorative gin. The drink will celebrate the airline’s 50th anniversary of flying between London and Singapore.
WTTC: UK economic recovery hindered by border closures
The economic revival of the UK is being hampered by the lack of inbound travel while flights to amber list countries take off, says the World Travel & Tourism Council.
MSC Seashore delivered in Italy
The cruise division of MSC Group has officially taken delivery of its new flagship MSC Seashore. The vessel is the largest cruise ship to be built in Italy.
Abu Dhabi tourism boosts social media presence
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of the first official public profile for a tourism board on leading social media platform Snapchat.