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Bristow Secures Early Delivery Positions with Deposit for Five Electra eSTOL Aircraft

Bristow Secures Early Delivery Positions with Deposit for Five Electra eSTOL Aircraft

Following the successful first flights of Electra.aero, Inc.'s (Electra) eSTOL technology demonstrator aircraft, Bristow Group Inc. the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions, secured early delivery positions for five of Electra's hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) production aircraft by executing a deposit agreement

Vail Resorts to Acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland

Vail Resorts to Acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland

Vail Resorts, Inc has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland from CPI Property Group ("CPIPG"). Crans-Montana Mountain Resort spans over 1,400 meters (approximately 4,593 ft) of skiable vertical terrain, and 140 kilometers (approximately 87 mi) of trails. Accessible from five airports and by train, Crans-Montana Mountain Resort is located in the Valais canton of Switzerland, approximately two and a half hours from Geneva and less than four hours from Milan and Zurich. The resort is two and a half hours away from the company's other owned and operated European resort in Andermatt-Sedrun.

Unlock Massive Savings on London Train Fares: New Research Reveals How to Slash Costs

Unlock Massive Savings on London Train Fares: New Research Reveals How to Slash Costs

Good Travel Management has conducted research on train fares to London from various UK stations, revealing significant potential savings for travelers who book in advance for business meetings. Stations like Liverpool Central and Liverpool Lime Street offer the highest savings of up to 87%, with advanced bookings costing as little as £23.00 compared to anytime fares of £174.30.

New Campaign by VisitScotland Promotes Route Connecting All Eight Scottish Cities

New Campaign by VisitScotland Promotes Route Connecting All Eight Scottish Cities

Train travel has seen a surge in popularity with the growing emphasis on slow travel and making a holiday more sustainable. The latest government data on train travel shows that there was a 155% increase in passenger rail journeys last year. Furthermore, research shows that 64% of UK travellers are searching for green travel options, including choosing more environmentally friendly transport options and sustainable accommodation.

Minister Bartlett En Route to Paris for 173rd BIE General Assembly

Minister Bartlett En Route to Paris for 173rd BIE General Assembly

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, is set to represent Jamaica at the much anticipated 173rd General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris, France. The BIE is the Intergovernmental Organization overseeing and regulating international exhibitions lasting more than three weeks, including World Expos, Specialised Expos, Horticultural Expos, and the Triennale di Milano.

Sir Bani Yas Island Opens New Visitor Centre

Sir Bani Yas Island Opens New Visitor Centre

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has inaugurated the Sir Bani Yas Island Visitor Centre. The centre will serve as a cultural resource for both local and international tourists to learn more about the historic landscape of Sir Bani Yas Island.