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Chestertons Global gallops ahead with launch of Chestertons Polo in the Park Dubai
Chestertons, one of the world’s oldest and leading real estate advisory services, is galloping ahead with its international expansion with the launch of Chestertons Polo in the Park Dubai.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS UNVEILS STUNNING NEW LOUNGES AT ABU DHABI INTERNATIONAL’S NEW TERMINAL A
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has unveiled flagship premium lounges at Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Terminal A. This follows Etihad making history when it operated Terminal A’s first commercial flight on 31 October, and the new lounge is revealed ahead of the airline’s full transition to the new Terminal which is phased to take place between 9 and 14 November.
VISIT PORTUGAL GEARS UP FOR LARGEST PARTICIPATION EVER AT WORLD TRAVEL MARKET
Visit Portugal is excited to announce its participation, with the largest-ever delegation of 108 Portuguese tourism companies, in the World Travel Market, one of the most influential events in the global tourism industry.
Increased airlift will cement Barbados as ‘must-see’ destination
Barbados’ tourism minister is hopeful an increase in airlift will cement the island’s reputation as a “must-see” destination for UK travellers. Speaking at a trade event in London to mark the launch of World Travel Market 2023, Ian Gooding-Edghill hailed the “crucial” partnerships the island has with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, which are both raising their capacity to the island in 2024.
Andalucía heads to World Travel Market in London in search of younger tourists
A new tourism campaign, Andalusian Crush, uses the region’s rich cultural identity to showcase the area to potential future visitors, with a Game of Thrones theme
Majorca to unveil new strategy for managing tourism
A new strategy for managing tourism on Majorca is to be unveiled this week during World Travel Market. The Balearic island’s tourism board and its council under new leadership will present the plans to UK and international markets.
EASYJET IS ALL SET TO LAUNCH S.FLEET PERFORMANCE +
S. Fleet Performance + (S.FP+) is a brand new digital solution aimed at reducing airlines’ unplanned maintenance and the associated effects and costs.
RYANAIR REPORTS STRONG HALF YEAR PROFITS OF €2.18BN DUE TO RECORD SUMMER TRAFFIC
Ryanair Holdings today (6 Nov.) reported a strong half-year profit of €2.18bn, compared to a prior year H1 PAT of €1.37bn, thanks to a strong Easter in Q1, record summer traffic and higher fares which offset significantly higher fuel costs in the half year.
World Travel Market 2023: A Global Reunion of Travel Enthusiasts
The long-awaited day has finally arrived, as the World Travel Market 2023 kicks off today, marking a significant milestone in the travel and tourism industry’s recovery. After a period of uncertainty and travel restrictions, this year’s event promises to be a beacon of hope for travelers and industry professionals alike.
Fiji Airways launches its latest flight sale to Fiji and beyond
Fiji Airways has launched its latest sale to Fiji and beyond, offering Americans the chance to save money on 2024 travel, if they get in quick and book before 17th November, 2023.
China Eastern to increase weekly international, regional flights to over 1,000
China’s civil aviation sector has implemented its new flight schedule for the 2023-2024 winter-spring season starting from October 29, 2023. China Eastern Airlines (China Eastern) plans to operate 3,076 passenger flights on a daily basis in the new flight season, and also increase its seat capacity to 24.84 billion passenger-kilometers per month.
Southwest Airlines Partners with USA BioEnergy for 680 Million Gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Southwest Airlines has entered into a significant offtake agreement with USA BioEnergy for up to 680 million gallons of neat sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Over a 20-year term, once blended with conventional jet fuel, this SAF could yield the equivalent of 2.59 billion gallons of net-zero fuel, resulting in a reduction of 30 million metric tons of CO2 emissions.