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Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens welcomes two of the industry’s finest talents
Known as xenia, the Greek art of hospitality is legendary. So it is with a warm embrace and a proud heart that Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens welcomes two of the industry’s finest talents “home” with the appointments of Apostolos Dimou as Executive Chef and Michalis Chatzikalimeris as Executive Pastry Chef.
Air Canada Cargo joins the CargoWise platform
Air Canada Cargo announced that it has become the first North American carrier to join the CargoWise platform as it continues to enhance its digital capabilities.
Metrolink announces 30% discount to celebrate its upcoming 30th anniversary
In celebration of its upcoming 30th anniversary on Oct. 26, Metrolink has introduced a 30 percent sale on its Monthly Pass. The 30% discount is open to all Metrolink riders for three months – October, November and December 2022 and is automatically applied at purchase.
Anticipation builds for 40th Caribbean Travel Marketplace
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is reporting that registration for the highly anticipated 40th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace is outpacing expectations as regional suppliers and global buyers prepare for a return to in-person business development activities in the Caribbean next week.
Aer Lingus announces Cleveland as its latest transatlantic destination for Summer 2023
Aer Lingus is to launch a new transatlantic route for summer 2023 which will see the airline operate its first service to Cleveland in Ohio, with connections from nine UK airports. Starting on 19 May 2023, the new North America service will operate four times a week. This will be Aer Lingus’ 15th transatlantic route from Ireland and the only direct European service to Cleveland.
Virgin Atlantic updates gender identity policy
Virgin Atlantic has launched its updated gender identity policy, giving its crew, pilots, and ground team the option to choose which of the iconic uniforms, designed by Vivienne Westwood, best represents them – no matter their gender, gender identity, or gender expression.
Gatwick airport will gain a new year-round Vietnam service this winter.
Bamboo Airways will launch weekly flights to Ho Chi Minh City on 7 December. The Vietnamese carrier will operate the route using a three-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Wizz air launches its first ever flight to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airline, has today commenced its first flight from Rome to Dammam. The new ultra-low-cost route will provide a boost to the burgeoning tourism industry in both Italy and Saudi Arabia, by bringing a new era of affordable, hassle-free, and point-to-point travel opportunities.
Gatwick Airport welcomes back Delta Air Lines’ daily services to New York JFK
Passengers travelling to the USA from Gatwick Airport can now book flights to New York JFK with Delta Air Lines, after the operator announced it would be returning to the London airport from next April.
U.S. Travel Commends Approval of EV Charging Network
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the final approval by the U.S. Department of Transportation for all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico to begin construction on a nationwide network of EV charging stations:
Abu Dhabi and Dubai Set Sail
As part of its mission to share Abu Dhabi with the world, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has joined forces with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) and Abu Dhabi Maritime to participate in this year’s Monaco Yacht Show.
Qatar Duty Free Named as Official Retail Store for the FIFA World Cup
Qatar Duty Free, a fully owned subsidiary of FIFA Partner Qatar Airways, is proud to announce that it has been named as Official Retail Store for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM. This includes a license to exclusively sell all FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM merchandise in the fan zones and at all eight spectacular stadiums hosting the matches in Qatar.