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Austria Hotel Collection: The Best Hotels for Outdoor, Foodie, Wellness & City Breaks
Outdoor fan looking for a home away from home amidst the mountains or city tripper eager to stay in the heart of the action - let us introduce you to this year's Austria Hotel Collection, featuring premier hotels for all types of traveller. It's almost the second May bank holiday. And while many Brits will be going away, others will use the extra day off to plan their summer getaway. Destinations matter, no doubt, but it's equally important to find a hotel where guests feel straight at home, where they can stretch their legs after a day of sightseeing or sporty activities, or, if it's a more relaxed getaway, recharge their batteries at the hotel pool.
The Emirates A350 makes a debut in Amman
The Emirates A350 has touched down at Queen Alia International Airport, marking the start of its regular service on the second daily flight between Dubai and Amman. Originally scheduled to operate on 1 June, the deployment of the brand-new aircraft has been advanced by 2 weeks. EK 905 departed Dubai at 2210 hrs on 19 May and landed in Amman at 0015 hrs early morning on 20th May. EK 906, took off from Amman at 0205 hrs and reached Dubai at 0605 hrs this morning. *
Ankara Joins UNESCO's Tentative World Heritage List for Modern Architectural Heritage
The capital of the Republic of Türkiye, Ankara, has been officially added to UNESCO's Tentative List of World Heritage Sites, recognising the city's unique modern architectural heritage and planned urban development.
Hilton Set to Hit 100 Hotel Milestone in Saudi Arabia
Hilton announces it is set to hit the milestone of 100 hotels trading and in the pipeline in Saudi Arabia this year – reaffirming its long-term commitment to growth across the Kingdom. The global hospitality company continues to introduce more of its award-winning brands to the country, with 14 brands trading and in the pipeline, and has announced multiple new signings with plans to add more than 21,000 rooms in locations across the country.
Dida launched their inaugural ‘Engage’ events in the key Chinese cities of Chengdu and Shenzhen
Dida, a leading B2B travel distribution company, launched their inaugural ‘Engage’ events in the key Chinese cities of Chengdu and Shenzhen this past 13th – 15th May.
Quito becomes the cultural capital of Latin America for the month of May
This May, Quito will tear down the walls of its museums and turn the whole city into a living stage of art, history and culture. In commemoration of International Museum Day, the Ecuadorian capital is launching an ambitious programme with over 200 activities in more than 60 cultural venues, thus consolidating itself as one of the largest celebrations of heritage in Latin America.
Torsten Richter Appointed as General Manager of Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel
Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel is pleased to announce the appointment of Torsten Richter as its new General Manager. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades in luxury hospitality, Torsten brings a wealth of international experience, strategic leadership, and a deep commitment to service excellence to his new role.
New direct flights between Lisbon and Los Angeles with TAP Air Portugal
Hollywood Studios, Santa Monica Boulevard and Venice Beach are now closer to Portugal. On 16 May, TAP Air Portugal launched its direct route between Lisbon and Los Angeles, operated by an Airbus A330-900 with capacity for 298 passengers.
St. Lucia to Host the 2025 Caribbean Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards at Sandals Grande
On October 3rd, 2025, the world of travel and tourism will turn its eyes to one of the Caribbean’s most enchanting destinations — St. Lucia. The island will proudly host the Caribbean Gala Ceremony of the 2025 World Travel Awards, an iconic event celebrating the pinnacle of hospitality and excellence in the travel industry. The venue, the magnificent Sandals Grande St. Lucian, offers a fittingly luxurious setting for an evening that will spotlight the very best the Caribbean has to offer.
Candlewood Suites by IHG makes its European debut with hotel opening in Germany
IHG and NOVUM Hospitality continue to make strides in Germany with the opening of the first Candlewood Suites property outside of the Americas. Candlewood Suites Berlin Charlottenburg is part of a dual-brand project, sharing a building with the recently opened Holiday Inn – the niu Flash. Candlewood Suites is also due to open a further five hotels in Germany this year, in Fürth, Heidelberg, Düsseldorf, Augsburg and Berlin.
IHG Hotels & Resorts launches Middle East’s first EVEN Hotel with a signing in Saudi Arabia
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of EVEN Hotel Dammam, bringing its lifestyle wellness-focused brand to the Middle East for the first time. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Riyadh.
Hilton Announces Debut of Spark by Hilton in MEA
Hilton has announced the signing of Spark by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah in partnership with Al Musbah Group, marking the debut of the premium economy brand in Saudi Arabia. Expected to open later this year, the new signing bolsters Hilton’s continued growth in the Kingdom and strengthens its presence in one of the region’s most dynamic markets. With this addition, Hilton remains on track to reach its milestone of 100 hotels trading and in the pipeline across Saudi Arabia this year.