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Nasa Astronauts Celebrate Christmas at Sirru Fen Fushi
Partnering with SpaceCat Astrotourism, the resort welcomes retired NASA astronaut Dominic A. Antonelli and Analog Astronaut Anisa Qureshi for exclusive events under some of the clearest, most unspoiled night skies in the Maldives. Known for its remote location and light-pollution-free skies, Sirru Fen Fushi offers guests a rare opportunity to witness the stars in unparalleled brilliance. This festive season, the resort combines its luxurious offerings with unique astronomy experiences, bringing the magic of the cosmos to life through the stories and expertise of astronauts who have ventured beyond our planet.
Kerzner International Announces Key Leadership Appointments with New Brand Verticals
Kerzner International is pleased to announce two significant leadership appointments as part of a new brand management structure that is designed to position Kerzner for continued growth and success in an ever-evolving market. This evolution establishes three distinct brand verticals, each reporting directly to Kerzner International CEO Philippe Zuber, as the company continues to advance as an organisation and expand its global footprint.
Gloria Guevara Manzo is nominated by Mexico to become UN Tourism’s next Secretary-General in 2026
Gloria Guevara Manzo, one of the most experienced and respected tourism leaders in the world, has been officially presented by the Mexican Government as a candidate to become the next Secretary-General of UN Tourism, formerly known as UNWTO. UN Tourism is a specialised agency of the United Nations that focuses on promoting responsible, sustainable and accessible tourism for all.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS AWARDED GLOBAL DESIGN AIRLINE OF THE YEAR 2024
Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, has been crowned ‘Design Airline of the Year 2024’ and ‘Design Airline of the Year Middle East’ for the second year in a row, in the annual DesignAir Awards. With a reputation for extraordinary hospitality, Etihad is renowned for its signature design, from the aircraft’s striking tail fin featuring the ‘facets of Abu Dhabi’ to the small details such as mood lighting in the cabin. Etihad continues to significantly invest in the guest experience, introducing new menus, new amenities in partnership with Giorgio Armani and leading skincare brand ESPA, and remarkable new lounges at Zayed International Airport.
IndiGo Connects Bengaluru to the Spiritual Heart of India with daily-direct flights to Ayodhya
IndiGo, India’s leading airline, announces the launch of daily direct flights connecting Bengaluru, Karnataka with Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, effective December 31, 2024. With flights at convenient timing, this new connection enables significant opportunities for increased tourism and pilgrimage, strengthening the airline’s regional connectivity
Belmond shapes the future of travel through the lens of slow luxury
Announcing the first luxury sleeper train in England & Wales, the grand reopening of Portofino’s global icon, the unveiling of Belmond’s first-of-its-kind private villa, the launch of the most extraordinary carriage designed by a world-renown artist
Sweden Survey Reveals Craziest Travel Mishaps
Much like the iconic mix-ups in the beloved Christmas film Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, where characters hilariously find themselves in the wrong places, some travellers have shared their own tales of finding themselves unintentionally at the wrong destination. As we approach the holiday season, these anecdotes serve as both cautionary and comical reminders to double-check those travel details!
Travel Guard Names the World’s Unluckiest Traveler® Contest Winner for 2024
Many travelers have had tales of colossal mishaps, but only one could be deemed “the worst.” In a repeat of their popular travel promotion, Travel Guard solicited stories of travel nightmares and received nearly 500 entries from across North America. After weeks of voting, a winner has emerged.
Helpful Hints for Parents Traveling by Air with Children During the Holidays
With the holiday season upon us, many families are gearing up for air travel to celebrate the holidays with loved ones. However, traveling with young children can add an extra layer of stress to an already hectic time of year. To make holiday travel easier, here are some helpful tips for parents flying with children this holiday season.
SANDALS® RESORTS DEBUTS NEW ACCOMMODATIONS, NOW ACCEPTING RESERVATIONS
Sandals Resorts announced today the introduction of several new suite experiences across its portfolio of award-winning, adults-only, all-inclusive Caribbean resorts, including four-bedroom butler villas - a ‘Sandals First’ - and Skypool suites with rooftop terraces, as well as additional next-generation rooms, like the guest-favorite Rondoval Villas and reimagined beachfront and bluff view rooms.
Four Seasons and Extell Development Company Announce Plans for Luxury Resort and Private Residences
Leading luxury hospitality and branded residential company Four Seasons and national real estate developer Extell Development Company announce plans for a resort and residential offering in Deer Valley East Village, North America’s first new luxury alpine village to be developed in more than forty years.
AWARD-WINNING PRIVATE ISLAND CRUISE DESTINATION RENAMED ‘RELAXAWAY
Half Moon Cay, the highly-rated and award-winning exclusive destination known for beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters in The Bahamas, is being renamed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay in support of its enhancements and the experience guests can expect as they are immersed in this tropical paradise. The announcement was made today jointly by Holland America Line and Carnival Cruise Line.