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LOVE ON THE LEDGE
Skydeck Chicago, the breathtaking observation deck on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower, has launched its annual Valentine’s Day social media contest, “Love on The Ledge.”
WHAT’S NEW IN THE BAHAMAS IN JANUARY 2023
There’s no better time to visit The Bahamas than during the winter. As temperatures drop in much of the world, the sun keeps shining brightly on the archipelago. And throughout 2023, travellers can join in on celebrations marking 50 years of Independence, complete with larger-than-life Junkanoo festivities, special hotel deals and endless opportunities to explore the sun, sand and sea.
SEABOURN ANNOUNCES “THE SUITE LIFE EVENT,” OFFERING SAVINGS OF UP TO 25%
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury ocean voyages and expedition travel, invites guests to enjoy the “suite” life and sail in style with its second annual “The Suite Life Event,” featuring incredible savings on Seabourn sailings through 2024, including Seabourn Pursuit, the second of the line’s two new purpose-built expedition vessels scheduled to launch in 2023.
New project to study impact of tourism on biodiversity in Spain
Huawei and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have selected Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac Natural Park in Barcelona Province for a new Tech4Nature project to study how tourism impacts the park’s ecosystem, notably the Bonelli’s eagle.
Explore the Flavors of the Maldives and Sri Lanka with New Cookbook from Chef Lal Fonseka
Chef Lal Fonseka, the Director of Food and Beverage at OBLU NATURE Helengeli, together with local chefs recently published a handy ‘Maldivian & Sri Lankan Cookbook’ celebrating the common flavours of the two beautiful Indian Ocean nations.
Horizon Air Names Jason Berry Senior Vice President of Operations
Alaska Air Group subsidiary Horizon Air has named 27-year industry veteran Jason Berry as senior vice president of operations.
Chicago Announces First-Ever Poet Laureate Program to Celebrate City’s Literary Arts
Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, in partnership with the Chicago Public Library (CPL), the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), and the Poetry Foundation, are proud to announce the creation of the Chicago Poet Laureate program.
Oman Air partners with HSBC to streamline international payments process
Oman Air has partnered with HSBC Oman on a unique and innovative international payments process, which will dramatically increase efficiency and security.
Experience unforgettable moments with Manchester United through Marriott Bonvoy
Marriott Bonvoy®, the award-winning travel program from Marriott International, has announced it is offering Marriott Bonvoy members multiple opportunities to experience unforgettable moments with Manchester United
Cathay Pacific to Double Flights to 13 Mainland Chinese Cities by end of March
Cathay Pacific welcomes the Hong Kong SAR Government’s latest measures to facilitate quarantine-free travel between Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland, as well as the lifting of transit restrictions, effective 8 January 2023.
Qatar Airways and British Airways Partner with IndusInd Bank to Launch Co-Branded Credit Card
In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, British Airways Executive Club and IndusInd Bank, announced their partnership, to introduce the unique multi-branded credit card, with two leading international airlines powered by Visa.
easyJet Cabin Crew Stars in New Fitness Routine Inspired by Their Daily Routine
easyJet cabin crew are the stars of a new flying-inspired fitness regime, designed to get help Brits get fit this January.