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British Airways To Restart London-Tokyo Flights In November
British Airways is set to resume its direct service between London and Tokyo following a one-year hiatus. The British carrier will restart daily London-Tokyo flights on November 13th after Japanese authorities signaled they will relax entry restrictions.
Wizz Air Announces 11 New Routes Across Europe
Wizz Air has announced a further 11 routes, only one of which has been served previously. It follows multiple other new routes recently, especially to Saudi Arabia. However, it comes as it cuts elsewhere.
Spain Tourism Sees Great Post-pandemic Recovery
As autumn approaches, Spain’s tourism industry is maintaining its strong recovery. According to the country’s National Statistics Office, the nation received 4.7 million tourists in 2021.
Portugal's airline TAP says on course for goals
Portugal’s ailing flag carrier TAP is delivering on its restructuring goals despite global uncertainties, which makes it all the more attractive to a potential international partner who could reinforce its resilience, its chief executive said on Thursday.
Hong Kong scrapping quarantine for international arrivals
Hong Kong announced today it will end mandatory hotel quarantine, scrapping some of the world’s toughest travel restrictions, which battered the economy and kept the finance hub internationally isolated.
Japan to reopen to independent travelers
Japan will allow visa-free, independent tourism and abolish its daily arrival cap as of Oct. 11, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday, marking a major policy shift after nearly 2½ years of strict COVID-19 restrictions.
Caribbean sees surge in long-term bookings as region reopens
The Caribbean has seen its “largest ever” number of future bookings as visitor numbers surpass 2019 levels.
Jamaican Minister of Tourism discusses Japan Jamaica relationship
Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett discussed the establishment of a Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre and the strong Japan Jamaica relationship in a courtesy call with His Excellency Shunsuke TAKEI, Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs, yesterday at his office in Tokyo.
Six Senses Will Open Luxury Residences at Its First UK Hotel
Whiteleys was one of London’s first department stores, opened in 1911, and today, the building has been reimagined as The Whiteley, a dining, shopping and entertaining destination.
Orlando’s new Terminal C welcomes Aer Lingus as its very first flight
Aer Lingus flight EI35 from Manchester to Orlando on 20 September was the first flight to land at Orlando International Airport’s new Terminal C
Packed winter events line-up for Abu Dhabi revealed
The first NBA Abu Dhabi Games, Disney’s The Lion King, UFC 280 and the Wireless Festival are among the events set to take place in Abu Dhabi within the next six months. The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi announced the line-up of events for the winter season in a talk show-style launch held at Manarat Al Saadiyat on Thursday.
Xiamen Airlines switches to Airbus A320neo Family to boost fleet
Xiamen Airlines has placed a firm order for 40 A320neo Family aircraft switching to Airbus for its fleet growth, making the airline the newest Airbus customer. The agreement was announced by the major shareholder China Southern Airlines to the Shanghai Stock exchange.