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First Hyatt Hotel Announced In Zimbabwe with the Opening of Hyatt Regency Harare The Meikles
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the first Hyatt hotel in Zimbabwe has opened with the opening of Hyatt Regency Harare The Meikles, marking a significant milestone in the hospitality landscape of the country. The five-star property aims to offer an unmatched guest experience, combining elements of Zimbabwean hospitality with the Hyatt Regency brand’s signature excellence.
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Portugal’s Travel & Tourism Poised for Historic Year
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed Portugal’s Travel & Tourism sector is on the brink of a historic year, with its economic contribution expected to exceed €54 billion.
Lisbon Encourages LGBTI+ Travellers to Celebrate Pride in June
With Lisbon, in Portugal, revealed as host of the annual EuroPride festival in 2025, and more than 100,000 people expected to attend annual Lisbon Pride events over two weekends in June, the team at Visit Lisbon (visitlisboa.com/en) has revealed its recommendations for uncovering the best of the region for LGBTI+ travellers.
Maldives’ First Women’s Midlife Wellbeing Retreat Returns to Amilla Maldives from 1 – 31 July 2024
Following the success of last year’s pioneering menopause wellbeing retreat, Amilla Maldives is set to welcome back women’s health and nutrition coach Claire O’Sullivan from 1 to 31 July 2024 for the second edition of its Maldives-first Pause Retreat.
The Pavilions Amsterdam, the Toren Completes Tripadvisor Traveler’s Choice ‘Best of the Best’ Awards
Boutique luxury hotel The Pavilions Amsterdam, The Toren has been named the number one hotel in The Netherlands in Tripadvisor’s® Travelers’ Choice® Awards ‘Best of the Best’ for 2024 - the third year running that the hotel has claimed top spot.
New Design Unveiled for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2024: The Discover More Garden
Viking®, one of the world’s leading travel companies, which offers river, ocean and expedition voyages on all seven continents, today announced a new collaboration with award-winning garden designer Paul Hervey-Brookes at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, which will take place from 21 – 25 May. The Discover More Garden sponsored by Viking will act as a gateway welcoming guests into the balcony garden section, showcasing best practices and excellence in horticulture and offering practical tips and inspiration for visitors.
Spirit of Polynesian Storytelling Comes to Life at New Disney Vacation Club Tower
Disney Vacation Club has unveiled details for the Island Tower coming to Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows at Walt Disney World Resort. The tower is under construction and projected to open in December 2024. Disney Vacation Club Members will have early access to hotel reservations beginning on June 4, followed by annual passholders on June 5.
Emirates returns to Edinburgh with a daily A350 service
Emirates has announced it will resume flight operations to Edinburgh starting from 4 November 2024. The highly anticipated return to the Scottish capital will complement the airline’s current A380 daily flight to Glasgow and offer customers 14 weekly flights to/from the country. The Dubai to Edinburgh route will be served utilising the Emirates A350-900 aircraft in a three-class configuration, with 32 lie-flat seats in Business Class, 21 seats in Premium Economy and 259 seats in Economy Class.
BRITISH AIRWAYS LAUNCHES CUSTOMER ACCESS ADVISORY PANEL
British Airways has held the first meeting of its new Customer Access Advisory Panel, aimed at engaging with members of the community to improve the end-to-end experience for its customers with accessibility requirements. The airline is committed to delivering a seamless experience for everyone and is dedicated to ensuring that its accessibility offering meets the diverse needs of its customers.
SEABOURN KICKS OFF 2024 ALASKA SEASON, WITH IMMERSIVE, ULTRA-LUXURY VOYAGES IN THE LAST FRONTIER
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, will kick off its 2024 Alaska season on May 10,2024 with Seabourn Odyssey departing from Vancouver for an enriching and in-depth schedule to some of the region’s most popular destinations and rarely visited ports throughout the Inside Passage
1954 - 2024 Relais & Châteaux celebrates its 70th anniversary
Today, on May 12, 1954, the Relais de Campagne is born: eight properties located between Paris and Nice unite under the slogan ‘La Route du Bonheur’–The Road to Happiness. They would write the first chapter in the history of the Association, a meaningful movement that inspires its guests to discover the world in the most beautiful of ways.
Emirates and MSC Cruises Renew Partnership for Two More Seasons
Emirates and MSC Cruises have renewed their partnership for another two seasons, cementing Dubai’s position as a major cruise hub. Announced at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, UAE, the partnership builds on an existing 10-year relationship and will leverage the strengths of the airline and MSC Cruises to enhance the guest experience and support the growth of Dubai’s cruise tourism eco-system.