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Hilton’s luxury brands receive impressive list of 2021 World Travel Awards
Hilton's luxury brands Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and LXR collected 65 wins across the World Travel Awards 2021 programme including World’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand.
Tui Group plays down Mordashov connection
Alexey Mordashov, the largest shareholder in Tui Group, has been sanctioned by the European Union. By some estimates he is the second richest man in Russia.
Airbus seeks Qatar Airways damages as High Court dispute escalates
Airbus has asked the High Court to award it $220 million in damages over two undelivered A350 planes for Qatar Airways. The move is the latest step in a long-running dispute between the two.
Competition & Markets Authority wins Teletext case
The High Court has confirmed Truly Travel and Alpha Holidays, which traded as Teletext Holidays and Alpharooms respectively, failed to appropriately refund customers.
Jamaica loosens Covid-19-restrictions as pandemic recedes
International visitors to Jamaica will no longer be required to obtain travel authorisation. Travellers 12 years of age and older will only need to provide a negative result from a Covid-19 antigen or PCR test.
Caribbean Travel Marketplace headed to Puerto Rico in October
Caribbean tourism stakeholders are abuzz at the announcement by the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association that its bedrock Caribbean Travel Marketplace will return on October 3-5.
Oceania Cruises welcomes Vista float out in Italy
After the blessing of the ship, a bottle of prosecco was smashed against the hull to invite good fortune for the ship and all those that will sail on her.
American launches overhauled AAdvantage program
American has relaunched its loyalty program, in a move it says will “reward members with enhanced benefits, more ways to earn status and the easiest way to unlock a world-class customer experience”.
IHG Hotel signs preferred distribution deal with Expedia
Expedia Group has signed to become the preferred redistributor of IHG Hotels & Resort properties’ wholesale rates worldwide through its optimised distribution preferred program.
Saudi Arabian Airlines launches new Thai connection
Guests were welcomed aboard the historic first flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok earlier today.
Silver Origin christened in the Galápagos Islands
Silversea has christened Silver Origin during an expedition-inspired ceremony in San Cristobal. Guests took to the water on Silver Origin’s Zodiacs, raising a glass of champagne.
Arab Aviation Summit returns to Ras al Khaimah
The ninth Arab Aviation Summit will take place in Ras al Khaimah this week. The Al Hamra International Exhibition & Conference Centre will welcome the show for three days from today.