On average, guests in Switzerland spend half their time in their hotel, a new survey conducted by Switzerland Tourism (ST) and HotellerieSuisse has revealed. According to this survey, Swiss and German hotel guests in Switzerland in particular are fans of staying in and spending more time at their hotels than their French and British counterparts. below are just some of the survey results that have informed ST’s new campaign, ‘Hotels and lodgings recommended by Switzerland’, which launches today in the UK, and runs until 19 November.

After Lío’s most successful season to date for it’s London, flagship Ibiza, Mallorca and Mykonos venues, the full ‘Dangerous Nights’ cast will land for the third time at The Mayfair, this time asking the question:“What would you do if it were your last night on Earth?.”  The most sensational and sensual acts, uber-talented dancers and world-class performances will have diners dancing in their seats and begging for more.

National flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has returned to daily flight frequencies from London Heathrow to Vietnam this winter, with daily nonstop services to Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City resuming on 28 October 2024. The APEX five star-rated airline will operate four flights per week to Hanoi and three per week to Ho Chi Minh City, all on next-gen Boeing B787-9 Dreamliners.

With the progressive worldwide expansion, global hospitality management group The Lux Collective is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Mulcahy as Chief Commercial Officer, based in Mauritius. Paul joins with over two decades of extensive leadership experience in commercial strategy, business transformation and driving growth within world-leading organisations in both the hospitality and travel industries. An Irish national, he holds a Master’s in Economics from the University of Leicester and an MBA from Lancaster University. His distinguished career showcases his acute business acumen and keen ability to develop and lead innovative commercial and operational strategies that deliver results.

Saudi is set to make a dynamic return to World Travel Market (WTM) London 2024 with a core delegation of 61 key stakeholders, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s exceptional growth in tourism and strengthening trade partnerships with the industry. The Saudi delegation will be led by His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), accompanied by Fahd Hamidaddin, the CEO of Saudi Tourism Authority and leaders from the wider Saudi tourism ecosystem, as well as prominent industry partners. The delegation includes key entities such as the Ministry of Tourism, the Tourism Development Fund, ASFAR, Cruise Saudi, Saudia, Riyadh Air, Red Sea Global, Diriyah Company, the Royal Commission for AlUla, and visionary projects like NEOM. Cultural and entertainment highlights, including Riyadh Season, MDL Beast, and Qiddiya will also be represented, showcasing Saudi’s diverse offerings and investment in tourism innovation. For the first time at WTM, 17 international and local hotel brands will join the Saudi delegation, making this the largest number of hotel partners in the Saudi Pavilion.

he organizing committee of the Air Expo Abu Dhabi proudly announces Etihad Airways as the Official Airline and Platinum Sponsor for the upcoming event, scheduled for 19-21 November 2024. Since 2012, Etihad Airways has consistently supported the Air Expo, reflecting its commitment as the national carrier of the UAE to promote Abu Dhabi as a global aviation hub. As an industry leader, Etihad Airways continues to play a crucial role in advancing the aviation sector in the region. The airline is currently undergoing an ambitious growth strategy which will see it double the fleet size and destination network by 2030, as well as triple the number of passengers carried from 2022 figures. This growth further underpins Etihad’s contribution to the growth of Abu Dhabi’s aviation sector.