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Winter Park Resort is Thinking Outside the Box
Give the gift of a Colorado outdoor experience and “unwrapped” adventure this year: something “out of the box” (literally!) and more thrilling than humdrum, contained presents that only add clutter. Wide-open adventure requires no boxes and no packaging – just the natural “wrapping” of snow, trees, slopes, and scenic beauty.
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES NAMES NEW WORLD TRAVELLER TOGETHER WITH WORLD NAVIGATOR IN PATAGONIA
Atlas Ocean Voyages celebrated a milestone weekend with naming ceremonies for its new World Traveller and World Navigator. The latter ship has been in service since last year but was never formally named due to Covid restrictions. The ships were named in the fjords along the Beagle Channel’s Glacier Alley.
Guess which island just got voted the ‘world’s most romantic destination’?
Seychelles shined again at the World Travel Awards, as two of its resorts walked away with global recognitions.
Abu Dhabi Art Announces its 2022 Artist Commissions
Abu Dhabi Art has announced the artists commissioned to create new public installations, to be placed in select cultural sites of historical significance across the emirate as part of this year’s Artist Commissions in Cultural Sites programme.
WIZZ AIR JOINS EUROPEAN COMMISSION’S ALLIANCE FOR ZERO-EMISSION AVIATION
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, is pleased to announce it has joined the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation (AZEA), a voluntary initiative launched by the European Commission to pave the way for next-generation sustainable aircraft
FIFA Fan Festival™ launches at Al Bidda Park in Doha
More than 40,000 fans attended the opening, which included DJ sets, a firework display and a thrilling performance of the FIFA Fan Festival anthem Tukoh Taka by Myriam Fares and Maluma.
Qatar Airways Dedicates Song to Fans and Unveils Fun-Filled Experiences to Help Passengers
Qatar Airways announces that all passengers flying through Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Doha International Airport (DIA) until 31 December can experience complementary and entertaining pre-departure waiting areas, setting a new standard of excellence for international travel at sporting events.
Radisson Hotel Group signs Glasgow Declaration
During this year’s COP27 in Egypt, Radisson Hotel Group, one of the leading international hospitality groups, reaffirms its strong commitment to sustainability by signing the Glasgow Declaration and encouraging other hospitality groups to join the call for strong actions to halve emissions over the next decade and reach Net Zero emissions as soon as possible before 2050.
WTTC announces former UK Prime Minister Theresa May as keynote speaker
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) unveils Theresa May as a keynote speaker at its upcoming Global Summit in Saudi Arabia, alongside former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, taking place between 28 November and 1 December.
Project ‘AIDA’ in Muscat, Oman
Dar Al Arkan, the leading real estate company in Saudi Arabia, and The Trump Organization signed an agreement in New York to develop a signature Trump Resort, including residential villas, a hotel, and a golf course in the AIDA project. Located in Muscat
Emirates flags a month-long busy travel period in late November to late December 2022
As the region busies itself with winter visitors, iconic sporting events, UAE National Day and the upcoming festive season, Emirates is highlighting a busy travel period for both inbound and outbound travel through Dubai for the next month, and recommending passengers arrive to the airport 3 hours in advance of their flight, as well as taking advantage of multiple services that enhance seamless travel.
Cunard and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society Launch Historic New Partnership
Luxury cruise line Cunard announced a new partnership with the legendary Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), at the nonprofit’s annual College of Fellows Dinner last night at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.