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Interview with Nicolas Nasra, Head of Hotel Advisory, Hospitality & Tourism, Colliers in MENA
Continuing with our series of Interviews with Industry Leaders attending FHS Saudi Arabia taking place on the 29 April - 01 May 2024 at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, we next speak with Nicolas Nasra, Head of Hotel Advisory, Hospitality & Tourism, Colliers in MENA.
Jumeirah Group Extends Partnership with Williams Racing for 2024
Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has extended its partnership with Williams Racing. The move builds on the successful collaboration between the two brands established last year to reach new global audiences as part of Jumeirah’s continued growth trajectory and international expansion.
QANTAS FREQUENT FLYER ADDS 20 MILLION MORE REWARD SEATS
Qantas Frequent Flyers will have access to over 20 million more reward seats with the launch of Classic Plus Flight Rewards, a new way for members to use their Qantas Points to book flights. This change is one of the biggest ever expansions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program in its 35-year history and will make it easier to travel to places like London, Tokyo, New York and Singapore with Qantas Points, even during peak times.
Southwest Airlines Launches Interest-Free Financing On Select Flights
Uplift, the leading Buy Now Pay Later solution for the world’s travel brands, announced today the expansion of its exclusive partnership with Southwest Airlines® by providing eligible Customers with 0% financing* on Wanna Get Away Plus®, Anytime, and Business Select® qualifying fares. Customers can take advantage of this offer for a limited time.
Turkish Airlines closes 2023, carrying 83.4 million passengers
Turkish Airlines closes 2023, carrying 83.4 million passengers with a 23.5% increase in domestic capacity and 16% increase in international capacity compared to 2022.
Korean Air finalises order for 33 A350s
Korean Air has become a new customer for the A350 Family following the signature of a firm order with Airbus for 33 aircraft. The order covers 27 A350-1000s and six A350-900s.
Lufthansa Group celebrates 55 years connecting Osaka with Germany
With a tradition that extends more than five decades, Lufthansa Group celebrates 55 years connecting Japan’s Kansai region with Germany. Described by many as the cultural center and the historical heart of Japan, the Kansai region - including Kyoto, Osaka, Nara and Kobe - has had a direct connection to the European nation of Germany since 1969 thanks to Lufthansa German Airlines.
Ethiopian Turns 78 Honoring a 78 Year Legacy of Distinguished Servant Leadership
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline group, has marked its 78th anniversary, highlighting a legacy of resilience and innovation since 1946. Group Chief Executive Officer Mr. Mesfin Tassew and Chief Commercial Officer Mr. Lemma Yadecha accompanied the crew on a flight to Cairo, marking the airline’s inaugural international service.
Emirates expands flight schedules ahead of Eid Al Fitr
Emirates will be expanding its schedules across the region with 19 additional flights during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday period. This year, more than 150,000 customers are expected to fly with the airline during Eid Al Fitr across the region, with additional flights planned from Jeddah, Kuwait, Beirut and Amman.
Solid SWISS Easter services carry some 200,000 travellers
SWISS was broadly satisfied with its flight operations over the Easter holiday period. Switzerland’s leading airline performed just under 1,600 flights between Good Friday and Easter Monday, transporting some 200,000 customers to their destinations.
American Airlines, Make-A-Wish® and Disney host Wish Flight
American Airlines, Make-A-Wish and Disney will grant the wishes of children battling critical illnesses in celebration of World Wish Month. On April 17, 28 wish families will board the Wish Flight and fly on a one-of-a-kind, chartered plane from Dallas-Fort Worth to Orlando, Florida, to fulfill their wishes to go to Walt Disney World Resort®.
Pegasus launches Ankara-Lisbon route
Pegasus, Your Digital Airline, has connected the capitals of Türkiye and Portugal by launching direct flights between Ankara and Lisbon. The inaugural flight from Ankara Esenboğa Airport to Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport, Pegasus’ first destination in Portugal, took place on 2 April 2024. Flights are scheduled for three times a week with fares from 89.99 EUR.