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This Global Scuba Day, Explore Egypt’s Colourful Underwater World at Somabay
Celebrate Global Scuba Day on Tuesday 06 August at Somabay, and enjoy the destination’s house reef and incredible dive sites, offering some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in the Red Sea. Guests of any ability can explore Egypt’s underwater world, with a range of diving courses and excursions to over twenty different dive sites on offer with the renowned Orca Dive Centre.
Park City Celebrates Olympic Games, Announces Plans to Prepare for 2034
With the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad (commonly known as the 33rd Summer Olympic Games or Paris 2024) now open, the State of Utah received official word on the eve of the opening ceremonies that The Beehive State has been selected to host the 2034 Winter Olympic Games, in its return to the United States. Utah was the last American location to host the Winter Olympic Games in 2002.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group Extends Presence in Japan through continued Strategic Partnership
Pan Pacific Hotels Group debuts in Kyoto with the signing of a strategic partnership with Tokyu Hotels following the launch of BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel and HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel, both located in Shinjuku, Tokyo last year.
Civitatis recommends tour and activity companies ride the wave of sports tourism boom
Major sports events attract not only fans but also tourists interested in experiencing the atmosphere and culture of the host city. For example, the Olympic Games or the UEFA Champions League offer the perfect occasion for tourists to explore the host cities while enjoying the sporting excitement. Civitatis, the leading curated online marketplace for guided tours and activities for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking consumers, recommends that tour and activity companies make the most of this growing segment and suggests a few strategies to leverage the rise of sports tourism:
THE CABOT COLLECTION ADDS GOLF DU MEDOC RESORT IN BORDEAUX, FRANCE
The Cabot Collection, developer and operator of luxury resort and residential golf destinations, announces the portfolio addition of Golf Du Médoc Resort, a premier destination for golf and wine enthusiasts located in Bordeaux, France. The captivating property, now known as Cabot Bordeaux, is set across 400 acres of verdant landscape, tucked between rolling vineyards and picturesque French countryside. This marks a significant milestone for Cabot as it expands its international presence to include its first continental European location.
Dubai welcomes a record 9.31 million visitors in the first half of 2024
Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), said: “Dubai has continued to stay ahead of the curve by further elevating standards with innovative and distinctive world-class infrastructure, experiences and attractions. An exceptional quality of life, safety, and accessibility have been consistently recognised across multiple global indices and we are committed to leveraging partnerships between the public and private sectors to showcase Dubai as a must-visit destination. The unwavering support of our partners and stakeholders will be crucial in driving our strong global and market-specific campaigns this summer, as we look to build on this positive growth throughout the rest of 2024.”
Japan Airlines Signs Purchase Agreement for Airbus A350-900 and A321neo Aircraft
Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. have announced that it has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for an additional 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft and 11 Airbus A321neo aircraft. JAL had previously announced the introduction of these aircraft on March 21, 2024. The newly acquired A350-900 aircraft, currently operating on domestic routes, will be introduced to international routes starting in FY2027 to expand and enhance JAL’s international network. Additionally, the A321neo aircraft, which will be introduced for the first time by JAL, will replace the Boeing 767 aircraft currently operating on domestic routes, with the introduction starting in 2028. These aircrafts will primarily be deployed on routes to and from Haneda Airport.
Emirates‘ in-flight meals pre-ordering service now available across all German gateways
Expanding the restaurant-above-the-clouds experience: Emirates‘ Business Class passengers can now select their hot main meal between 14 days and 24 hours before departure across the airline’s all four German gateways. This further enables the airline to ensures guests always receive their favourite meals.
American Airlines becomes first US airline to launch automated tag for mobility devices
American Airlines is the first U.S. airline to launch an automated tag for mobility devices, part of an ongoing commitment to improve wheelchair and mobility device handling across its network. Developed in-house by American’s Technology team, the tags are currently used in the airports where American and its regional partners operate.
Qatar Airways is proud to announce its latest partnership
Qatar Airways is proud to announce its latest partnership as the Official Title Partner and Official Airline Partner of The Qatar Airways British & Irish Lions Tour to Australia 2025. The British & Irish Lions Tour is a historic and highly anticipated event which takes place every four years. The Tour will see the Lions, a combined team of the best rugby players from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales, take on the Wallabies in a series of Test matches as well as a number of games against Australian teams.
Virgin Atlantic Completes Fleet Transformation with New Airbus A330-900 Order
The seven new A330-900s will be delivered from 2027 and are being purchased directly from Airbus by Virgin Atlantic as the airline increases the number of owned aircraft in its fleet. This new order builds upon the initial A330neo order made in 2019, when Virgin Atlantic became the first UK airline to order the aircraft type. It takes the airline’s total A330neo fleet to 19, cementing its strategic partnership with Airbus. Virgin Atlantic currently operates five A330-900’s flying to destinations including New York, Boston and Miami, with a further three to be delivered later this year and four more by the end of 2026.
Wego Collaborates with Aseer Region Development Authority
Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) , is excited to announce its collaboration with Aseer Region Development Authority (ASDA), aimed at showcasing the enchanting landscapes and cultural richness of Aseer region in Saudi Arabia.