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BRITISH AIRWAYS AND IAG CARGO FLY 34 TONNES OF EMERGENCY AID TO PAKISTAN
British Airways and IAG Cargo are proud to be flying 34 tonnes of emergency aid to Islamabad, Pakistan, following the devastating humanitarian crisis caused by floods across the country. More than 33 million people (around 15% of Pakistan’s population), have been affected by the floods and nearly half a million people have been displaced.
Miraval Resorts and Spas Expands Collaboration With NAMI
Miraval Resorts & Spas, a global leader for wellness destinations is continuing its collaboration with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), the nation’s largest grassroots organization dedicated to supporting those affected by mental illness.
Boeing Donates $2 Million to Support Hurricane Ian Recovery and Relief Efforts
Boeing is committing $2 million to assist with on the ground disaster recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the company announced. This includes a $750,000 donation to the Volunteer Florida Foundation, the state’s lead agency for volunteer and national service that directly manages the Florida Disaster Relief fund.
Rod Stewart will return to Las Vegas in 2023 for 13 shows
Legendary Rockstar Rod Stewart will return to Las Vegas in 2023 for 13 shows of his acclaimed residency “Rod Stewart: The Hits.”, presented in partnership by Caesars Entertainment and Live Nation Las Vegas, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. “Rod Stewart: The Hits.” will perform select dates May 3 – 15 and Nov. 10 – 22, 2023.
Norwegian Cruise Line removes all Covid-19 testing
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced that it has updated its global health and safety protocols by removing all COVID-19 testing, masking and vaccination requirements effective Oct. 4, 2022.
David Blaine, premiered his first-ever residency, exclusively at the Resorts World Theatre Las Vegas
On September 30, magician, extreme illusionist, and stunt artist, David Blaine, premiered his first-ever residency, DAVID BLAINE: IN SPADES, exclusively at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas. Blaine continued to push the limits, mesmerizing audience members with never-before-seen magic, awe-inspiring illusions, and death-defying stunts in the newest theatre on the Las Vegas Strip.
OCEANIA CRUISES OFFERS FREE LAND PROGRAMS ON FEATURED 2023 ITINERARIES
For a limited time, Oceania Cruises, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, invites guests on select 2023 voyages to delve deeper into the world’s most exotic destinations and treasured wonders with its Free Land Program.
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation Hosts Back-to-Back Tourism Focused Events
The Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, led a delegation of senior tourism officials, including Latia Duncombe, Acting Director General, to participate in a lineup of productive meetings with key stakeholders and media from across the tourism industry
Choice Hotels EMEA reveals refresh concept for its Quality brand
Choice Hotels EMEA, the region’s leading franchisor, has revealed the refresh concept for its Quality brand as part of its EMEA brand portfolio re-energisation strategy.
Anguilla drops all Covid entry restrictions
The eastern Caribbean destination of Anguilla has dropped its remaining Covid-19 entry restrictions for visitors. Since October 1, all visitors, whether vaccinated or unvaccinated, have no longer been required to present a Covid-19 test result to the airlines on check-in and on arrival at the ports of entry on Anguilla.
Jamaican hotelier awarded Caribbean Hotelier of the Year
Jamaican businessman Kevin Hendrickson is the Caribbean Hotels and Tourism Association’s Hotelier of the Year. Hendrickson was announced Caribbean Hotelier of the Year at the inaugural Caribbean Travel Forum, a new addition to the CHTA’s Travel Marketplace.
Could “Dynamic Taxation” Help Caribbean Air Travel?
Could a new kind of “dynamic taxation system” fix the problem of high air ticket prices in the Caribbean? That’s the idea by Nicola Madden-Greig, the president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association.