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Introducing Alaska Access: A new subscription service by Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines has launched a new subscription program for savvy, price-conscious guests that will save them time and money throughout the year. Travelers can now sign up for Alaska Access at just $5 per month to take advantage of exclusive savings.
SANASARYAN HAN, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, ISTANBUL, DEBUTS WITH DISTINCT ELEGANCE
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces the opening of Sanasaryan Han, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Istanbul, situated in the heart of Istanbul’s historical peninsula. Istanbul, renowned as a captivating intersection of East and West, is a dynamic metropolis, home to historical landmarks, iconic monuments, and a rich culinary heritage.
LEGOLAND® New York Resort Enlists Professional ‘Players’
LEGOLAND® New York Resort is inviting parents to take a new kind of PTO this year: Play Time Off. Starting today, the initiative encourages parents to pledge a commitment to spending their PTO at LEGOLAND New York this summer. By visiting the ‘Take the Play Time Off’ website and being among the first 10,000 pledges, participants will have the chance to win “parents play free” entry codes for the Park.
JEDDAH HISTORIC DISTRICT LAUNCHES FIRST THREE HERITAGE HOTELS
Jeddah Historic District launches the restoration and regeneration of three historic properties in Al Balad into luxury hotels, an area of great historical and cultural significance on the West Coast of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with UNESCO heritage protection.
Visit Qatar Partners with Wego to Boost Traveler Engagement and Tourism
Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), partnered with Visit Qatar to enrich traveler engagement and amplify the allure of Qatar’s tourism offerings.
Riyadh Air joins United Nations Global Compact
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new world-class airline, has announced it has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative that promotes responsible business practices and the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Disney Destiny Will Bring Stories of Legendary Disney Heroes and Villains to Life
Disney Cruise Line revealed the first details about its next ship, the Disney Destiny, as it reached a new construction milestone today with a keel laying ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. With the good luck garnered by this maritime tradition, this ship of legends and lore is beginning to take shape.
What To Do In Unveils The Ultimate Guide to Fuerteventura: The Hawaii of Europe
What To Do In, a pioneering travel company known for its in-depth and insider guides to the world’s most captivating destinations, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new featured section on its website dedicated exclusively to Fuerteventura, often celebrated as the Hawaii of Europe.
VIKING MARKS FLOAT OUT OF NEWEST EGYPT SHIP
Viking® has announced its newest ship for the Nile River—the 82-guest Viking Hathor—was “floated out,” marking a major construction milestone and the first time the ship has touched water. Set to debut in August 2024, the Viking Hathor will join the company’s growing fleet of state-of-the-art ships for the Nile River and will sail Viking’s popular 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary.
United Makes it Easier to Share Award Miles with Family and Friends
Just in time for summer travel planning, United has launched MileagePlus miles pooling – a new way for MileagePlus members to contribute and combine their miles into a joint account. Available on United.com, groups of up to five members can now share and redeem miles in one linked account.
CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE KICKS OFF CELEBRATION
Carnival Cruise Line today revealed details for Paradise Plaza and Calypso Lagoon, two of the five portals at its new Celebration Key™ cruise destination on Grand Bahama set to debut in July 2025.
Boom Supersonic Announces Successful Flight of XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft
Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California