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Ex-minister Dr. Mausoom named Travel Personality of the Year at WTA
The World Travel Awards (WTA) has named former Tourism Minister of Maldives Dr. Abdulla Mausoom the Travel Personality of the Year. The award was presented to Dr. Mausoom at the World Travel Awards ceremony held at the Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai on Friday.
Hamburg Airport joins international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network
Hamburg Airport has become the first German and the 12th member of the international “Hydrogen Hub at Airport” network, to promote the further expansion of hydrogen infrastructure in aviation. The network’s membership already includes members from the airports, airlines and energy sectors in 11 countries including France, the USA, UK, Singapore, Japan, South Korea and New Zealand.
Lufthansa Group tests Green Fares on intercontinental routes
The Lufthansa Group is extending its Green Fares to long-haul flights. Initially, the fare will be tested on 12 selected flight routes
Emirates celebrates UAE’s National Day with a double flypast during Emirates Dubai 7s
Just five days after Emirates marked the UAE’s milestone achievements in space exploration, the airline has taken to the skies again this time performing a spectacular National Day flypast during the Emirates Dubai 7s.
‘LXmas’: experience all the Advent magic with SWISS
Christmas is coming, and SWISS is conducting its ‘LXmas With You’ campaign to mark the Advent season. This year, Switzerland’s leading airline is putting a particular accent on the coming together that is such a key feature of the holiday period, and will be sharing all the joy and anticipation of Christmas both digitally and physically with its customers worldwide.
Exhibition World Bahrain Secures “World’s Leading New Exhibition and Convention Centre 2023” Award
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), the Middle East’s newest and largest exhibition and convention centre, is proud to announce securing the “World’s Leading New Exhibition and Convention Centre 2023” at the World Travel Awards 2023.
American plans expansion of high-speed Wi-Fi to nearly 500 regional aircraft
American currently makes high-speed connectivity available on 900 aircraft across its fleet – the most in the industry. Beginning in 2024, the carrier intends to continue that lead by bringing the availability of high-speed internet connectivity to nearly 500 dual-class regional aircraft.
Qatar Airways Brings Home “World’s Leading Airline” at the World Travel Awards
The national airline of the State of Qatar receives a total of three awards: ‘World’s Leading Airline”, “World’s Leading Airline - Business Class” and “World’s Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class: Al Mourjan Business Lounge” at Hamad International Airport
MANDARIN ORIENTAL EXCLUSIVE HOMES LAUNCHES FIRST PROPERTY IN THAILAND
Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Homes welcomes the captivating Villa Mayavee into its growing portfolio. The chic four-bedroom villa is the first property in Thailand to join the collection and offers a perfect getaway for those looking for a stylish home on Phuket’s West Coast.
Responsible Tourism in the Belize Barrier Reef
A big focus in Belize at the moment is Responsible Tourism in the Belize Barrier Reef, which is the world’s second largest reef and continuing to protect the reef for future generations. The coral reef is a very fragile ecosystem, and visitors to Belize can help to preserve these living reefs for the protection and enjoyment of future generations in many ways.
BRITISH AIRWAYS LAUNCHES ITS MOST CHRISTMASSY BRITISH ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION YET
British Airways launches its British Original Christmas for 2023 The airline is decking its halls for its biggest celebration yet as it expects to serve more than 380,000 Christmas dinners, including more than 600,000 Brussel sprouts and 8,000 yule logs*
Minor Hotels Signs Deal for Visionary Safari Experience in Zambia
Currently in the early stages of development, Anantara Kafue River Tented Camp will be located on the banks of the Kafue River – a haven fully suspended 3.5 metres above the ground, ensuring unbridled access to the bush and river for the wild inhabitants.