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Etihad Airways to host Arab Air Carriers’ Organization AGM
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will host the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) 55th Annual General Meeting (AGM), to be held in Abu Dhabi from 24 to 26 October.
South African Airways is not losing its route rights
South African Airways (SAA) assures its customers that the airline is not losing its route rights. SAA continues to operate its current network and schedule with 6 regional and 3 domestic destinations. Currently, the airline has deployed additional capacity on the Cape Town route to meet demand and we have increased the aircraft size on the Harare route.
Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo announce landmark agreement
Emirates SkyCargo and United Cargo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that follows on the heels of the new broader historic commercial agreement between two of the largest global airlines. This coordination will deliver benefits to air freight customers of both Emirates Skycargo and United Cargo around the world.
Accor debuts Novotel Mexico City World Trade Center
Accor has announced the opening of Novotel Mexico City World Trade Center, a new modern hotel offering in Mexico City featuring Novotel’s new global design concept and the second flagship for the brand in the region. Situated in a prime location in front of the World Trade Center in Mexico City, one of the most important business centers in the region, and nearby several of the city’s main attractions, the energizing urban haven will cater to business and leisure travelers.
Hyatt Centric brand debuts in Chandigarh with Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh
Hyatt Hotels announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Sector 17 Chandigarh, marking the debut of the Hyatt Centric brand in Chandigarh. Paying homage to French architect Le Corbusier who designed the city along with Pierre Jeanneret, Jane Drew, and Maxwell Fry, the hotel celebrates both Corbusier’s design philosophy and the vibrant and bold culture of Punjab.
Flying car to take off for first public flight at Gitex
Gitex Global 2022, which will take place in Dubai next month, will host the first global public flight of a flying car built by Xpeng, a leading tech company and electric vehicle manufacturer.
WTTC commends the Government of Canada’s decision to remove all COVID-19 restrictions
Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: “WTTC commends the Government of Canada’s decision to remove all COVID-19 restrictions for travelers entering Canada, which brought Travel & Tourism to its knees for nearly three years.
The Golden Trail Series has headed to the United States
After four races in Europe, the Golden Trail Series has headed to the United States for two mythical races in just two weeks. An opportunity to bring together all the European athletes for an exceptional road trip and for them to compete with the best American trail runners.
The secret festival returns, on one of the most beautiful islands in the world
A surprise musical line-up, haute cuisine, commitment to the environment and the best beer will come together in a new edition of SON Estrella Galicia Posidonia which will be attended by only 300 lucky people from 7 to 9 October in Formentera
VAST MAJORITY OF PUERTO RICO'S 18 GOLF COURSES OPEN AFTER HURRICANE FIONA
Most of Puerto Rico's golf courses and resorts are fully operational following Hurricane Fiona's landfall last week, welcome news for travelers to the Island this fall and visitors to next week's Caribbean Travel Marketplace
Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko continues the tradition of culinary themed dinners
After last Saturday's successfully held French themed dinner, Kempinski Hotel Grand Arena Bansko continues the tradition of organizing various culinary themed dinners. The hotel will surprise gourmet lovers with a new sophisticated culinary temptation on 22 October at Come Prima Restaurant – an exclusive seven-course menu with white and black truffles. The tempting menu offers dishes with seasonal Bulgarian truffles prepared by the international team of chef Nikola Todorov.
MSC Cruises unveils new entertainment offerings on board MSC Seascape
MSC Cruises today revealed details of the new entertainment offerings on board MSC Seascape, including six fantastical new productions specially designed for the Chora Theatre.