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Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan “International Participants Meeting (IPM 2025 )” To Be Held
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition (hereinafter referred to as “the Association”) will host the “International Participants Meeting/IPM 2025” (hereinafter referred to as “IPM”) on Wednesday, 15 January and Thursday, 16 January.
Riyadh Air signs a strategic agreement with Catrion to deliver world class culinary experiences
Riyadh Air, a new digitally native airline and a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has officially selected Catrion, a prominent Saudi Arabian company, to provide in-flight catering and related services for its domestic and international flights. These services will be provided at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and the contract will span five years, with an estimated value of SAR 2.3 billion. This move is part of Riyadh Air's efforts to ensure an unrivalled guest experience as it prepares to launch operations in 2025.
Study shows IT solutions can drive more sustainable operations by reducing CO2 emissions
Estimates suggest that aviation accounts for two-to-three per cent of total global carbon emissions, a relatively small but still significant proportion.
‘SPINS’ AND ‘MULTICATIONS’ AMONG SAGA’s 2025 HOLIDAY TRENDS FOR OVER-50s TRAVELLERS
Saga Holidays, (0808 303 0095, holiday.saga.co.uk) the UK’s leading holiday company for over 50s travellers, has combined customer research with booking data to identify three core trends that will be driving travel behaviour among over-50 travellers in 2025.
flynas Celebrates Its First Direct Flight Between Jeddah and Djibouti
flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, celebrated its first direct flight between Jeddah and Djibouti as of January 8, further expanding its network in Africa in line with its expansion plan and the national objectives in the aviation sector.
Join India's Biggest Travel Community at The Gypsy Travel Festival
The Gypsy Travel Festival (TGTF), a curated travel extravaganza, produced by The Gypsy Travel Network, is coming to Mumbai's doorstep on January 11th and 12th, 2025, at the Jio World Drive, BKC. This two-day festival will bring together the world's most sought-after destinations like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Seychelles, Utah along with innovative travel brands like CGH Earth, Club Med, Ponant Expeditions, Once Experiences and more.
Hamad International Airport Reports Record-Breaking Year in 2024
Hamad International Airport (DOH) achieved significant milestones in 2024, serving 52.7 million passengers, a 15% increase compared to the previous year. The airport continues to strengthen its role as a key global hub for airlines and passengers. Aircraft movements also rose to 279,000, marking an 10% year-on-year increase, while a total of 2.6 million tonnes of cargo handled, a rise of 12% compared to the previous year. Additionally, the airport managed 41.3 million bags, reflecting a 10% increase in baggage handling efficiency.
Air Canada to Operate from JFK Terminal 6 in 2026
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport's new world-class Terminal 6 (T6), and Air Canada, Canada's largest airline and a Skytrax Four-Star rated carrier, today announced that Air Canada will operate from T6 when it opens to passengers in 2026, joining fellow Star Alliance partners Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and ANA as future T6 airlines.
Air Astana to add new route from Frankfurt
Air Astana is to increase its presence in Germany by adding a new route between Almaty and Frankfurt. The Kazakhstan-based carrier will launch the Almaty-Frankfurt route on 1 June, which will operate three times per week using Airbus A321LR aircraft.
Japan asks Australian tourists to be more adventurous and travel out of season
With the number of Australian tourists visiting Japan surging, officials in the island empire have made a plea to their Pacific neighbours to be more adventurous when choosing among Japanese destinations.
Caribbean Yacht Vacations Are Redefining Travel with Charter Smarter
The era of crowded resorts and standardized vacations is giving way to a new rising trend in travel: private yacht vacations with Charter Smarter. Each day begins with panoramic views of the crystal-clear turquoise ocean and ends with breathtaking sunsets over secluded beaches and hidden coves. Unlike traditional resorts, a yacht vacation offers a new horizon every morning.
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Abercrombie & Kent is relaunching its Sanctuary Retreats portfolio of safari camps and lodges under a new banner: A&K Sanctuary. The rebranding focuses on enhancing the guest experience across its collection of camps, lodges and riverboats.