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Hubby eSIM and de Jong Intra Vakanties to offer carefree travel
Hubby eSIM and de Jong Intra Vakanties are working together to enhance the experience of the Dutch tour operator customers to make their trips even more carefree. Logotipo, nombre de la empresa From now on, de Jong Intra Vakanties customers will be able to enjoy mobile internet services in more than 200 countries and regions through Hubby’s easy-to-install and easy-to-use app. Travellers are given complimentary 3 GB of data when they book their trip outside the EU with the tour operator. The eSIM can be installed before departure, so that it is ready to use upon arrival.
The Tourism Legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Paris 2024 set a new standard for Olympic Games that honors tradition while championing inclusivity and sustainability. The Games provided a unique opportunity to showcase France’s rich heritage and strengthened its image as a must-visit destination. 12 million tickets were sold for the Games with nearly 5 billion viewers worldwide tuned in. Americans represented the second highest proportion of foreign ticket sales. Of the international tourists to Paris for the Games, Americans made up the largest percentage with 13.5 %.
DINNER BY HESTON BLUMENTHAL CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF THE FAT DUCK
For three decades, The Fat Duck has been surprising and inspiring the world with its originality and exceptional creativity. Now, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, the two-Michelin-starred restaurant at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, is marking the 30th anniversary of Heston’s three-star restaurant with a spectacular culinary tribute. For two weeks only, from 1 July to 15 July 2025, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal will celebrate this achievement by launching a limited-edition tasting menu which features some of The Fat Duck’s most renowned and inventive dishes. This menu of complex flavours and exciting combinations will take diners on a journey of discovery, as they are invited to experience some of the legendary dishes that Heston put on the map.
MICE offerings at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath
MICE offerings at The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa in Bath, perfect for meetings, events, and team-building days, as well as private dinners and celebrations, along with a current offer for all bookings in April and May. Located in Bath’s world-famous Royal Crescent, the hotel offers a truly unique, city-centre MICE location. With light-filled event spaces offering classic period elegance with accompanying modern facilities, the hotel delivers a scenic and spacious environment for every occasion. Companies are also able to secure exclusive use of the whole hotel, providing them with complete privacy and the ability to enjoy having the hotel to themselves. Delegates can choose from a selection of spaces, including The Library, The Sheridan (including outdoor courtyard space), and the hotel restaurant Montagu’s Mews.
Palette Hotels Rolling Out Quore Across Its Enterprise
Deployment of the Quore workflow management solution is underway at Palette Hotels, with all 25 of its properties expected to be live with engineering, housekeeping, front desk, management, and above property tools. Quore’s cloud-based, mobile ready, multilingual solution will soon enable the data centric hotel ownership and management company to stay harmoniously connected to staff while delivering the best guest experiences possible.
SunExpress Launches New Route to Antalya From Liverpool
SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, launched a new route from Liverpool to Antalya for summer 2025 on Sunday 6th April.
Luxury Villas Tuscany: Haute Retreats Unveils the Most Exclusive Summer Escapes
As demand for bespoke Italian getaways surges, Haute Retreats presents its most refined collection of privately-serviced villas across Chianti, Florence, Lucca, and beyond — redefining summer luxury travel for 2025.
Hotel Indigo by IHG Makes Its New Zealand Debut in Midtown Auckland
Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, has made its New Zealand debut with the official opening of Hotel Indigo Auckland in the heart of Midtown. The much-anticipated 225-room hotel is a powerful neighbourhood storyteller, blending rich local history, culturally inspired art, and globally influenced cuisine, creating a vibrant new destination for both visitors and Aucklanders in the City of Sails.
Qatar Airways Nears Boeing 777 Fleet-Wide Starlink Upgrade, Set to Expand to Airbus A350 this Month
Qatar Airways, the largest global airline offering Starlink’s high-speed internet on-board, is now a few aircraft away from completing its Boeing 777 fleet-wide upgrade. The airline’s rapid rollout reinforces in-flight innovation leadership and marks one of the fastest and most ambitious Starlink installations in the aviation industry. In its latest global first, Qatar Airways will begin equipping its Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi this month, becoming the first airline in the world to bring this cutting-edge connectivity to passengers onboard the Airbus A350 aircraft type.
The World Travel & Tourism Council Responds to the Introduction of ETA to European Travellers
WTTC Calls Out the Latest Tax Take from International Travellers Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “This completely undermines the UK’s growth policy. Instead of making the UK an attractive place to visit, this is another barrier to tourists. “International visitors are effectively exports - bringing valuable currency. The UK is one of the most expensive countries to visit - higher than average VAT, Air Passenger Duty, inflated prices fuelled by Employers National Insurance, and absence of tax-free shopping for valued customers. Own goals that damage our economy.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL WELCOMES THE REOPENING OF ITS THREE ICONIC WATERFRONT RESORTS
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the seasonal reopening of three of its celebrated resorts this April: Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como, Mandarin Oriental, Bodrum and Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino. Each property offers the perfect waterfront setting and delivers experiences crafted with the Group’s signature legendary service coupled with local cultural influences.
Lady Gaga’s highly anticipated Singapore tour is a tourism booster
With Lady Gaga set to take the stage for four exclusive shows in Singapore in May, Indian travelers were among the top five global markets searching for accommodation in Singapore during this period, according to online travel platform Booking.com. Singapore will be Lady Gaga’s only stop in Asia during her latest world tour, and according to the platform, fans from across Asia-Pacific are heading for the concert.