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Five Reasons to Visit Oman in 2024
The Sultanate of Oman – with its captivating landscapes, rich cultural heritage and warm hospitality – stands as an enticing off-the-beaten-track destination to visit this year. From attending one of the star performances at the Royal Opera House of Muscat to visiting the city of Sur, chosen as Arab Tourism Capital 2024, Oman has something for every traveller.
11 Years of Splash-tacular Memories: Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi re-opens to the public
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi the iconic water park nestled in the heart of Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, re-opens on February 5th while proudly commemorating its 11th anniversary since opening its doors to thrill-seekers and water enthusiasts from around the world.
MARRIOTT MARQUIS DUBAI TO OPEN IN JEWEL OF THE CREEK
The property is part of the Jewel of the Creek hospitality complex, managed by Aleph Hospitality, comprising 770 hotel rooms, suites and serviced apartments in five modern towers overlooking Dubai Creek
Jumeirah Group’s dining destinations recognised in Gault&Millau guide 2024
Jumeirah Group has been recognised for the third year in a row in the prestigious Gault&Millau UAE 2024 guide, with nine of its signature restaurants featured for their consistent culinary excellence.
ONEWORLD REACHES A 25-YEAR MILESTONE, HAVING FLOWN NEARLY NINE BILLION CUSTOMERS SINCE 1999
The oneworld® alliance celebrates 25 years of delivering an exceptional and seamless travel experience to its customers worldwide, with a member airline flight taking off or landing somewhere in the world every six seconds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Lufthansa Group equips more than 150 additional short and medium-haul aircraft with broadband
Chat with your loved ones at an altitude of 10,000 meters, shop online while travelling or use the company VPN above the clouds without limits: In future, all passengers travelling on European routes will have the reliable option of using Wi-Fi on board.
SWISS to serve Seoul for the first time in its history
SWISS will add a further attractive long-haul destination to its route network in its 2024 summer schedules when it introduces its first-ever service to Seoul. The South Korean capital will enjoy thrice-weekly non-stop service from Zurich from 7 May.
Bound for Brisbane: American Airlines to fly Down Under next winter
American Airlines will launch new service to Brisbane, Australia (BNE), in October with its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft outfitted with Flagship Suite® seats
KrisFlyer Celebrates 25th Anniversary And Membership Milestone
KrisFlyer is offering all members accelerated mile accrual opportunities and attractive miles and cash spending discounts in the coming months. This is to celebrate the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s lifestyle rewards programme’s 25th anniversary in 2024, and to mark the milestone of crossing eight million members in January 2024.
Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern launch partnership
Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern are delighted to announce a new codeshare agreement, strengthening vital business and leisure connections to East Asia and providing greater access to more destinations throughout China.
ENTER THE DRAGON: BRITISH AIRWAYS LAUNCHES LUNAR NEW YEAR MENU
To welcome the Year of the Dragon, British Airways is introducing special touches on the ground and in the air this festive season. During the festival, all customers flying between London and Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Singapore can enjoy traditional festive dishes* that signify luck and prosperity.
Hotel Sosei Sapporo opens its doors at the heart of the Japanese island of Hokkaido
On the island of Hokkaido, Japan’s fifth largest city will welcome the latest addition to the Accor Group’s MGallery Collection as of January 2024. Set in the Sosei East neighborhood, where the cultural heritage is as present as ever, Hotel Sosei Sapporo exalts Japanese tradition while integrating discreet touches of modernity and character.