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Ryanair Forges New 6-Year Ground Handling Alliance with Skytanking Aviation Services
Ryanair, Europe’s leading airline, has announced a fresh ground handling partnership with Skytanking Aviation Services, set to commence in April 2024. The collaboration aims to bolster Ryanair’s operational support, particularly at key airports like Eindhoven, ensuring efficient and cost-effective ground handling services to sustain the airline’s renowned punctuality.
Hamad International Airport Celebrates Qatar National Sports Day with Fitness Extravaganza
Hamad International Airport (DOH) marks Qatar National Sports Day with a lively array of fitness activities throughout its terminal, catering to passengers of all ages. From a Leopard Crawl to a Runway Dash, the airport transforms into a hub for sports enthusiasts, reflecting Qatar’s commitment to promoting health and fitness.
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris Unveils Luxurious New Suites by Designer Pierre-Yves Rochon
Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris introduces opulent new suites crafted by acclaimed French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, known for his work at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris. The renovated suites seamlessly blend classic elegance with modern comforts, offering a harmonious ambiance reminiscent of Parisian apartments.
From Luxurious Glomes to Cozy Cabins – Find Your Perfect Stay in Nova Scotia
The gateway to Atlantic Canada and only a 6-hour flight from the UK, Nova Scotia is filled to the brim with stunning natural beauty and diverse cultures. The province is home to a myriad of small, independent accommodations from cozy, off-grid cabins and luxurious waterfront glomes to an exclusive vineyard farmhouse and wilderness yurts. Check out our top picks to experience Nova Scotia’s nature and local flavours this year:
Barbados Announces Plans to Host Inaugural Event During Legends Tour
Barbados is poised to welcome a thrilling addition to its golfing calendar with the inaugural ‘Barbados Legends hosted by Ian Woosnam’ this year. Scheduled to unfold from May 3rd to 5th, this prestigious tournament promises to draw esteemed golfers and their families to the picturesque Apes Hill Barbados, under the stewardship of golf legend, Ian Woosnam, the 1991 Masters Champion.
ETIHAD BECOMES ONE OF THE FIRST TO ENABLE PILOTS TO FLY BOTH A350 AND A380 AIRCRAFT
Highly qualified Etihad flight crew now authorized to fly both aircraft types interchangeably after rigorous regulatory approval and extensive training
Boeing Announces Multi-Year Commitment to Support Invictus Games Whistler 2025 & Foundation
Boeing declares its multi-year commitment to backing the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 and the Invictus Games Foundation, extending its support to wounded, injured, and sick servicemen and women worldwide.
Ryanair Extends Maintenance Pact with Joramco for 10 Years
Ryanair, Europe’s premier airline, has announced a 10-year extension to its maintenance agreement with Joramco, the MRO provider based in Jordan. The deal, set to continue until the end of the decade, will entail Ryanair undertaking 10 lines of heavy maintenance at Joramco’s MRO facility in Amman, Jordan.
Gen-AI in travel in 2024: game-changer or hype?
Speculation about the transformative powers of generative AI for our travel industry were everywhere you looked in 2023, but real-world working examples were few and far between.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ selects Mews as a preferred PMS partner
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, is now a preferred PMS partner for Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH). SLH is a collection of over 560 luxury boutique hotels spanning 90 countries around the globe. Although the collection is bound together by a shared spirit and high service standards, each property provides a unique, intimate guest experience in a beautiful and characterful space.
Active Travel Group publishes its first annual sustainability report
Active Travel Group (‘ATG’) has published its first annual sustainability report as it outlines ambitious plans to accelerate action on climate change, working towards a 50% reduction in carbon emissions across the Group by 2030.
ITB Berlin 2024: Huge demand from international exhibitors, event almost fully booked
Only a few weeks before the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show opens its doors, ITB Berlin reports impressive booking levels, with almost 90 per cent of the exhibition area now occupied. The wide range of exhibitors, including a strong increase in exhibitors from the Host Country Oman and other Arab states, as well as from Turkey, Greece, Asia, Africa and the mobility, tech and cruise industries, reflects the global importance of the event.