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Singapore Airlines Elevates Suites And First Class Experience
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will become the world’s only airline to serve the iconic Cristal 2015 champagne, following an exclusive agreement with leading French champagne house Louis Roederer. Cristal 2015, which is celebrated for its exceptional quality and refined taste, will be served in SIA’s Airbus A380 Suites and Boeing 777-300ER First Class cabins from 1 December 2024. Initially available on flights between Singapore and Delhi, Hong Kong, London, Los Angeles, Paris, Shanghai, Sydney, and Tokyo, the offering will rotate to other Suites and First Class routes on a three-month rotational basis.
British Airways celebrates its silver anniversary at London City Airport
British Airways recently marked 25 years of flying the UK flag to and from London City Airport. The airline’s flights from the east London airport are operated by its subsidiary airline BA Cityflyer, which is offering up to 25 per cent off a wide range of city break destinations to celebrate.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Luxury & Lifestyle Collection Celebrates Cozy Season
To celebrate the holiday season, IHG Hotels & Resorts Luxury & Lifestyle Collection announces the launch of its new collaboration with the premium design marketplace and holiday one-stop-shop, Minted. Debuting today, guests are able to capture and share priceless seasonal moments at select hotels with a curated IHG and Minted holiday collection featuring an assortment of unique and customizable holiday card designs and photo gifts available at an exclusive offer. The partnership is the latest addition to IHG’s Winter Chalet seasonal experience across its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio in the Americas, which celebrates the magic of winter travel with Chalet Day experiences on the Winter Solstice, festive programming, inventive culinary and cocktail offerings, and more.
Four Seasons Hotel New York Ushers in a New Era of Elevated Luxury in Midtown Manhattan
Four Seasons Hotel New York, IM Pei’s majestic Art Deco masterpiece in Midtown Manhattan, reopens its doors today, welcoming back guests from around the world and around the corner with warmth and care.
Hard Rock International Celebrates the Holidays with Limited-Time Hotel Booking Deals
It’s time to ring in the holidays, Hard Rock-style! Hard Rock International is ready to celebrate across its Hotels, Cafes, Casinos, Rock Shops and digital platforms with festive, limited-time deals, photo-worthy decor, and culinary & entertainment experiences.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Attraction Debuts at Disneyland Resort
The water attraction Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens in the newly renamed Bayou Country at Disneyland Park, bringing Princess Tiana’s story to life in a new way at the Disneyland Resort. This fun, musical journey picks up after the events of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “The Princess and the Frog,” inviting families and friends to join Tiana and her alligator friend Louis on a journey in search of a band for her Mardi Gras soiree.
Watch the Kairos Rocket Launch from a Japanese World Heritage Site: 3-Day Luxury Tour Packages
Social design company and community builder USP Japan Co., Ltd. has begun sales for its first exclusive rocket launch tour packages for December 13, 2024. The three-day package includes a rocket launch viewing, hands-on rocket building, and cultural experiences on the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage route, all alongside luxury accommodation and cuisine. The tours and launches are set to continue into 2025, with plans for over 20 launches per year.
This Christmas, Experience the Magic of the Festive Season With Geneva Tourism
Discover the magic of the festive season this December, with the return of Geneva Tourism’s enchanting Christmas markets – recently voted Switzerland’s best by European Best Destinations. Visitors to Geneva this festive season will also have the opportunity to experience the historic Fête de l’Escalade celebrations, while sports fanatics can take part in the annual Course de l’Escalade or the Geneva Christmas Cup, promising fun for the whole family this Christmas.
Marriott International Announces 100th Property in Japan
Marriott International, Inc. reached a significant milestone in Japan today with the opening of its 100th property in Japan - Four Points Flex by Sheraton Osaka Umeda. This event also marks the inaugural debut of the Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand in Asia Pacific excluding China alongside global investment firm KKR, underscoring Marriott’s continued commitment to the midscale segment.
World of Hyatt and Headspace Launch New Series to Help Travelers Find A Good Night’s Sleep
Hyatt’s award-winning loyalty program, World of Hyatt, in collaboration with Headspace, the world’s most accessible and comprehensive mental health platform, today debuts a new exclusive video series, Headspace’s Science Behind Sleep, presented by World of Hyatt, extending care for guests and members by providing access to expert and science-backed tips on how to get better sleep while traveling. The new sleep series is available in guestrooms at nearly 400 Hyatt hotels and within the Headspace app which began on Nov. 14.
Hyatt to Add Hotel La Compañía del Valle, an Art and Wellness House, in Panama
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Shebandowan Holdings, S.A. today announced plans for Hotel La Compañía del Valle in Valle de Anton, Panamá, slated to open in early 2025. Located approximately 50 miles west of its sister hotel, Hotel La Compañía in Casco Antiguo, this new thought-provoking hotel will allow guests and World of Hyatt members to explore a new destination in central Panamá surrounded by biodiversity, mountains, and lush landscape. At its core, Hotel La Compañia del Valle will serve as an art and wellness house, inclusive of a one-of-a-kind sculpture park with art pieces around the corridors and hotel public areas offering natural healing spa treatments and experiences.
IHG to bring the iconic InterContinental brand to Kodaikanal
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Adyar Gate Hotels to develop InterContinental Kodaikanal Resort. Slated to open in 2028, the resort marks an exciting new addition to IHG’s luxury portfolio in India and aligns with the group’s strategy to expand lifestyle and luxury brands in key leisure destinations across the country. This signing marks the debut of the InterContinental brand in Kodaikanal and the sixth (open and in the pipeline) in the country, following successful ventures in Chennai, Mumbai, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Delhi.