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ANA and Joby to showcase air taxi services at 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan
ANA HOLDINGS, INC. and Joby Aviation have been selected by the Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition to operate demonstration flights during the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan.
Qantas announces tens of thousands of new international reward seats for frequent flyers
Qantas will release tens of thousands of new international reward seats from 11am today to give frequent flyers even more opportunity to travel overseas using their Qantas Points.
Wyndham’s BOLD program makes groundbreaking strides
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels in over 95 countries, has announced the rapid expansion of its groundbreaking BOLDSM by Wyndham program
IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Tawanna Property for new voco hotel in Bangkok
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announced the signing of voco Bangkok Surawong with Tawanna Property Company Limited, a leading real estate investor and developer in Thailand, represented by Chansamorn Wattanavekin , Chairman of Tawanna Property Company Limited, as the president of the ceremony.
Hatta’s JA Hatta Fort Hotel will open Terra Cabins on March 1.
The cabins have been built to provide a hotel-like experience in a low-impact, environmentally friendly fashion. Using a combination of natural pine wood treated with dusk-grey wash, the façades of the cabins have been created to blend in with the surrounding Al Hajar mountains.
ROMANTIC POSSIBILITIES EVERYWHERE
As you explore Saint Lucia, you are sure to discover romance around every corner. Visitors can sign up for sunset cruises or private beachside dining experiences with champagne and delicious seafood dishes. Many tours are eager to accommodate special requests for proposals or special moments to show your love.
Bab Al Shams, Dubai’s Iconic Heritage Desert Resort is Now Open
Nestled within the glistening golden dunes of the desert on the outskirts of Dubai, the iconic Bab Al Shams Desert Resort opens under the Rare Finds vertical of Kerzner International, and is now welcoming guests
ABU DHABI ANNOUNCES ¥1 BILLION YEN SPONSORSHIP OF TEAMLAB PHENOMENA ABU DHABI
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX), through its subsidiary Japan Oil Development, Co., Ltd. (JODCO), for ¥1 billion Japanese yen (US$ 7.646 million) sponsorship of the upcoming teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi.
Emirates recycles more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass in one year
Emirates has recycled more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass over the course of 2022, by collecting discarded bottles onboard for repurposing. 500,000 kilograms is almost the same weight as a fully loaded Emirates flagship A380 aircraft.
WTTC reacts to statement from the Presidency of the EU Council
WTTC reacts to statement from the Presidency of the EU Council on easing restrictions for travellers from China to the EU
FOCUS ON SOCIAL AND ECOLOGICAL SUSTAINABILITY AT ITB BERLIN
The ITB Responsible Tourism track at the ITB Berlin Convention features climate change action, resilience and regeneration as key topics. BTN’s Sion Rapson looks at the events taking place at this year’s event.
Air India’s Direct Flights to Delhi from Vienna Airport Resume
The offering of long-haul flights in Vienna continues to increase. Since Saturday evening, 18 February 2023, Air India is back at Vienna Airport once again, offering direct flights linking Delhi and Vienna.