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Etihad publishes 2022 Sustainability Report
Achieved a 26% reduction in CO2 emissions per Revenue Tonne Kilometre (RTK) to 482g compared to 2019 baseline, by continuing to innovate and introduce operational efficiencies
Harun Dursun Appointed Managing Director Of Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab
Jumeirah Group, the luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, has named Harun Dursun Managing Director of Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, its latest iconic destination that is set to be another incredible addition to the Dubai skyline.
Air Canada Cargo Celebrates Start of Freighter Service to San José, Costa Rica
Air Canada Cargo yesterday operated its first freighter flight into San José, Costa Rica, with its Boeing 767. The flights will operate twice per week.
easyJet to open new three-aircraft base at Birmingham Airport next spring
The new UK base, which will open next March creating around 100 direct and supporting 1200* indirect jobs, is the first UK base opening following the pandemic The move follows easyJet’s return to growth in the UK this summer, where it will operate its biggest ever UK flying programme with around eight per cent more capacity than pre-pandemic, flying one million more seats and operating 57 new routes, including 23 from the UK
RYANAIR LAUNCHES FLIGHTS ON AMADEUS TRAVEL PLATFORM
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, has announced that it has expanded its low-fare corporate travel offering to the Amadeus Travel Platform, with an unrivalled network of over 3,000 daily flights to over 235 destinations across 36 countries available for Amadeus’ extensive B2B customer base to book now.
WIZZ AIR FURTHER EXPANDS IN ALBANIA WITH 11th AIRCRAFT TO BE BASED IN TIRANA
A total of 11 aircraft to be based in Tirana Three new routes and increased frequency on 10 routes from Albania
ZEL BRAND DEVELOPED BETWEEN MELIÁ HOTELS INTERNATIONAL AND THE TENNIS PLAYER RAFA NADAL OPENS
The first hotel from the ZEL brand is bursting onto the scene in July full of Mediterranean energy, opening in Palmanova (Calviá), to the west of the island of Mallorca. The Beso Beach group, famous for its beach bars in idyllic locations, will be providing the gastronomic experience at the beach club. Syra Coffee will also have its own specialist coffee corner integrated into the hotel lobby to welcome guests
Aer Lingus says ‘O-hi-o!’ to new transatlantic service
Irish flag carrier becomes the only airline to offer direct flights between Europe and Cleveland. Bookings to North America up more than 20% on 2019 with 2.25 million seats on sale this summer
Broadway smash hit ‘Hamilton’ coming to Abu Dhabi
History comes alive as Musical ‘Hamilton’ takes center stage at Etihad Arena Yas Island on January 17
World Spa Awards opens voting for 2023 programme
World Spa Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has opened voting for its 9th annual programme. A wealth of new entries feature in this year’s programme, reflecting the wave of optimism sweeping the global spa and wellness sector.
Government considers visa waivers for more countries
Vietnam would consider unilaterally offering visa-free stays to citizens from more countries to attract international tourists, according to a governmental resolution on tourism development issued Thursday.
Ha Nam province in Vietnam celebrates Culture Week to promote tourism development investment
In the framework of the Culture Week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan, the conference to promote tourism development investment in Ha Nam took place earlier today the 19/05/2023