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Dazzle and Delight: Yas Island invites you to celebrate this holiday season in ultimate style
Get ready to unwrap your holiday spirit this festive season on Yas Island Abu Dhabi with an extravaganza of unparalleled entertainment, exclusive family-friendly packages and fun-tastic experiences for guests of all ages. This multi award winning destination, Winner of World’s Leading Theme Park Destination 2023 Yas Island also won awards for World’s Leading Theme Park 2023 - Ferrari World, Middle East’s Leading Water Park 2023 - Yas Waterworld and Middle East’s Leading Adventure Tourist Attraction 2023 - Clymb at this year’s World Travel Awards
Aman Group has named Jonathan Wilson CEO of Aman at Sea, the resort company’s new luxury yacht brand
Wilson will spearhead the development and implementation of the company’s first ship, which Aman describes as a luxury superyacht. The ship is expected to enter service in 2027.
Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport Hotel celebrates 10th anniversary
Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport Hotel, the hotel group’s fifth hotel in the region, celebrates its 10th anniversary this week - a key milestone in Premier Inn’s continued evolution in the Middle East.
Could the new Argentine government be the trigger for much needed digital innovation
Following the investiture of Javier Milei as the new President of Argentina, Spanish-speaking tours & activities seller Civitatis responds. Despite being one of the largest economies in the Latin America region and even a top 20 economy by size globally, the penetration of digital innovation in Argentina has been relatively shallow by comparison. This is reflected in an under-developed online travel technology marketplace and infrastructure – be that B2C or B2B – with few exceptions beyond the very successful Despegar.
Norse Atlantic Airways Launches London-Montego Bay Direct Flight
The Norse Atlantic Airways inaugural flight from London Gatwick arrived on 1st December 2023 into Montego Bay with hundreds of excited holidaymakers on board. The much-anticipated flight was given an auspicious welcome amidst a press fanfare at the Sangster International Airport.
Bahrain Harbour Embraces the Return of the Kempinski Hotel and Residences to Bahrain
Kempinski Hotels is returning to the Kingdom of Bahrain with a landmark hotel and residences in a striking new development in Bahrain Harbour. Europe’s oldest luxury hotel company has inked a deal with Infracorp, which currently has more than US $3 billion in assets under management.
Cathay Cargo Orders Airbus A350F Freighters to Expand Fleet and Boost Cargo Connectivity
Cathay Cargo, with a vision to become the world’s most customer-centric air cargo service brand, has placed an initial firm order for six Airbus A350F freighters and secured the option to acquire an additional 20 aircraft in the future. The state-of-the-art A350F freighters are scheduled for delivery starting in 2027 and are expected to enhance Hong Kong’s status as the world’s leading air cargo hub.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 150th Hotel Indigo with Debut in Malaysia
IHG Hotels & Resorts has marked its 150th Hotel Indigo globally with the opening of Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park, the brand’s first property in Malaysia. The 180-room hotel is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, overlooking the Bukit Nanas and KL Forest Eco Park.
Kick-Off Announced for Iconic New Edinburgh Hotel
For the first time in its 150-year history, Scottish Premiership football club, Heart of Midlothian, has unveiled its bold plans to launch a new 25-bedroom hotel and events space as part of its ambitious growth plans in early 2024.
LUX* South Ari Atoll Unveils New Romantic Beach Pool Villas
Luxury meets elegance at LUX* South Ari Atoll. Thatched-roof beach bungalows and villas perched over the Maldivian waters create a stylish seaside haven. Ten one-bedroom Romantic Beach Pool Villas of 136m2 offer direct access to the beach and lagoon along with private swimming pools set in lush gardens.
New Cruise Loyalty Programme Aims to Be Sector’s Most Rewarding
Following the launch of Panache Cruises in the US market in July of 2023, this week sees the US launch of the company’s loyalty programme – Founders. With ambitions to become the most rewarding loyalty programme in the luxury and ultra-luxury cruise sector, the new rewards programme will offer British and American cruisers a wide range of value-added benefits.
Marriott International Opens 500th Luxury Hotel
Marriott International, Inc. has achieved a significant milestone by opening its 500th luxury hotel, further solidifying its position as a leader in luxury hospitality. The company’s diverse portfolio includes renowned luxury brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, JW Marriott, and Bulgari Hotels & Resorts.