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Emirates, Condor Ink Reciprocal Partnership, Boosting Passenger Options
Emirates and Condor have inked a reciprocal codeshare partnership starting October 2024, subject to regulatory approvals, offering Emirates customers seamless access to Condor-operated flights via Germany to popular destinations in Majorca, the Canary Islands, North, Central, and South America, and the Caribbean.
Minor Hotels Appoints Gonzalo Aguilar as CEO for Europe & Americas
Minor Hotels, a prominent global hotel owner and operator, has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Aguilar as the CEO for Europe & Americas, effective January 1, 2025. Aguilar, joining from Marriott, brings over three decades of industry expertise and a track record of successful leadership.
Adelaide Airport Set for Enhanced Qantas Lounge Experience
Qantas announces plans to enhance the airport experience for travelers passing through Adelaide with the construction of a new lounge precinct, featuring a Domestic Business Lounge inspired by Kangaroo Island’s Flinders Chase National Park, alongside a refurbishment of the current Qantas Club and Chairmans Lounge. The first phase of construction, focusing on the Qantas Club, is expected to open in mid-November, with the Domestic Business Lounge set to welcome guests by mid-2025.
Qatar Airways Expands European Network with Resumption of Lisbon Flights
Qatar Airways announces the resumption of non-stop flights between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), marking a significant addition to its European network. With six weekly flights during summer 2024, Qatar Airways addresses the high seasonal demand for travel to Lisbon, offering passengers seamless connectivity to over 170 destinations worldwide, including 47 European cities.
Minister Bartlett Explores Partnership with Chemonics to Mark 3rd Global Tourism Resilience Day
On the margins of the Resilience and Innovation Summit now underway in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, met with senior representatives of leading global sustainable development firm, Chemonics International, in a bid to forge a major partnership for the upcoming Global Tourism Resilience Day in 2025.
Emirates’ A380 Draws Prominent Guests and Trade Visitors at ILA Berlin 2024
Emirates showcased its A380 aircraft at ILA Berlin 2024, welcoming prominent guests including German Federal Ministers and regional leaders. The aircraft attracted significant attention, hosting over 1,800 trade guests during the event. Demonstrating a commitment to sustainability, Emirates announced a positioning flight from Berlin to Dubai using blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
IHG Hotels & Resorts to Introduce Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo in 2025
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has announced a management agreement with AXA IM Alts to launch Holiday Inn Kyoto Gojo by early 2025, marking the brand’s return to its Japanese roots after over 50 years since its inception in 1973.
Ring in the Galápagos National Park’s 65th Anniversary with Top Sustainability Initiatives
The Galapagos Islands offer unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experiences for all travelers. Located 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador, the delicate islands are a longstanding labyrinth rich with flora and fauna waiting to be explored—and protected—by its visitors. When travelers choose to travel with Quasar Expeditions for their Galápagos adventures, they are also supporting the local community—human, quadrupeds, and birds alike.
The Balearic Islands Underlines Local Food Industry as Key Driver of Tourism Success
In a collaboration between the islands’ tourism and agricultural departments, the event welcomed the UK travel and food industries to embark on a sensory journey through the archipelago, comprising Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, to experience the flavours, textures and aromas of many of the local wines and produce that highlight the rich agricultural traditions of the destination.
Qantas Launches New Spirits and Winter Menu
New Australian gins are rolling out and Campari will be on offer in all international cabins for the first time with Qantas unveiling a revamped spirits selection on board alongside the airline’s new winter menu.
Le Boat and Groupe Beneteau Make Waves With New 10-Year Partnership
Self-drive boating holidays redefined A new agreement between Le Boat and Groupe Beneteau under their Delphia brand in Poland will see Europe’s largest boat rental company invest over £100m into its international fleet over the next ten years.
In celebration of World Ocean Day June 8th 2024
In celebration of World Ocean Day, we are thrilled to share information on the amazing diving opportunities and Blue Hole phenomenon, which can be experienced by guests at Vakkaru Maldives.