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Elite Havens Curates Dream Weddings Across Southeast Asia's Most Breathtaking Destinations
In a world where love deserves to be celebrated in unforgettable ways, Elite Havens, Asia's leading luxury villa management and rental service provider, invites couples to begin their forever in the most enchanting settings Southeast Asia has to offer. With a portfolio of exclusive wedding villas across Indonesia and Thailand, Elite Havens transforms the dream of a destination wedding into a breathtaking reality.
Mondrian Gold Coast Accepting Bookings from June 2025
Mondrian Gold Coast, opening this June, redefines coastal luxury just steps from Burleigh Beach, Australia's iconic surf destination. As the country's first lifestyle luxury hotel from the globally renowned Mondrian brand, it offers expansive rooms—twice the size of the average hotel room in Australia—alongside 132 Studios, 76 Suites, private Beach Houses, and the exclusive Sky House. The hotel's vibrant dining precinct features a lively all-day Italian restaurant, a lobby bar, seafood restaurant, and energetic pool club, while an innovative bio-wellness spa and striking event spaces set the stage for a future icon, all designed to capture the dynamic spirit of Burleigh.
Take the Call of Croatian Wild
Croatia is calling, and it's wilder than you think. With the European Day of Parks approaching on the 24th May, there's no better time to discover the sheer abundance of nature Croatia has to offer. This small Mediterranean gem boasts a tapestry of protected landscapes, from mountainous backdrops and lush forests to sun-kissed coastlines, and remote islands, making it a haven for rare wildlife and eco-adventures.
From Bangkok to Bandhavgarh: New Asia Highlights With Experience Travel Group
In Thailand, new experiences developed with their local partners, offer travellers the chance to engage with rural life and traditional craftsmanship: Chiang Mai: A Farm-to-Table Forest Tour with organic farming, bamboo-cooked meals, and herbal foot baths, plus a 2-day farmstay exploring sustainable living and local cooking.
AlUla to host Instagram Creators Summit
AlUla is poised to host the first Instagram Creators Summit in the Middle East and North Africa. The event will take place from April 20 to 22, organized by Meta, the technology company, in partnership with the Royal Commission for AlUla, and in collaboration with the Saudi Tourism Authority and Riyadh Air.
Luis Monreal new Director Sales Middle East, Lufthansa Group Airlines
Luis Monreal has been appointed new Director Sales Middle East Lufthansa Group Airlines, starting 01 April 2025. Based in Dubai, he will be steering the sales and commercial activities as well as coordinating and managing the representation for Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, SWISS, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss and Eurowings in the large Middle East sales region, consisting of 16 countries. This region is comprised of all markets in the Gulf region (GCC), Turkey, the Levant region, Iraq, Iran and Pakistan. In his new position, Luis Monreal will report to Julia Hillenbrand, Vice President Sales Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Lufthansa Group Airlines. He will be succeeding Serkan Guerguen, who has taken over a new position at Lufthansa Group headquarters in Frankfurt.
Finnair celebrates 30 years of flights to Osaka
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is celebrating three decades of flights to Osaka this weekend, having initially launched the Asian route in 1995. Taking to the skies for the first time on 19 April 1995, Finnair became an industry frontrunner, connecting Europe and Asia via the ‘short northern route’ and bridging the emerging Japanese city to Europe.
Turkish Airlines Celebrates a New Era in European Aviation
Turkish Airlines proudly marks a historic milestone in Türkiye’s aviation journey as iGA Istanbul Airport becomes the first in Europe to implement Triple Independent Runway Operations, effective as of April 17. This remarkable advancement reinforces the airport’s role as our global hub and solidifies Türkiye’s strategic position at the heart of international air travel.
Over 150,000 turtles released in Cape Verde during the 2024 nesting season
Projeto Biodiversidade and BIOS Cabo Verde, two environmental conservation organisations from Cape Verde, have presented the outcome of the 2024 loggerhead sea turtle nesting season. Both of these organisations receive support from RIU Hotels & Resorts, the hotel chain that operates six establishments in the destination and is involved in biodiversity protection and conservation initiatives as part of its Proudly Committed sustainability strategy. The births took place in the hatcheries set up by these organisations on the islands of Sal and Boa Vista, which help make Cape Verde home to one of the world’s most important nesting populations of this species.
SAS backs Bodø e-SAF declaration
SAS joins a broad coalition of aviation and energy stakeholders to support large-scale deployment of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel), with a particular focus on e-SAF (Electro-Sustainable Aviation Fuel).
RYANAIR AND EXPEDIA GROUP PARTNERSHIP TAKES OFF
Following the announcement of their “Approved OTA” partnership in July last, Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, this week announced that its low-fare flights across the airline’s industry-leading network of 230+ destinations are now available to book on Expedia Group – one of the world’s largest travel technology companies – providing Expedia Group customers with more choice and value for their European travels.
JetBlue Foundation Kicks Off 2025 Grant Cycle
The JetBlue Foundation launched its Spring 2025 granting cycle, championing innovation and accessibility in aviation and STEM education. As part of its ongoing mission to inspire and cultivate the next generation of aviators and engineers, the Foundation is now accepting applications for grants of up to $50,0001 through Friday, May 2, 2025. Grant application forms and criteria can be found on the JetBlue Foundation programs page here.