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Etihad launches flights between Abu Dhabi and Guangzhou
Etihad Airways is set to start flying to Guangzhou next month, becoming the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger services to the top three Chinese gateways since the start of the pandemic.
Dubai: Global Village announces sale dates of VIP packages for Season 27
Dubai’s popular festival park Global Village will start selling its VIP packs for Season 27 soon and one lucky buyer could win a cash prize of Dh27,000, it was announced on Monday. The special packs which include VIP entry tickets, parking privileges and Wonder Passes will be available online from September 24 on the Virgin Megastore Tickets website.
American Airlines Celebrates 80 Years in Mexico With Record Growth in the Country
American Airlines is celebrating 80 years of service to Mexico this month. In 1942, the airline launched service from Dallas to Mexico City with a Douglas DC-3 aircraft, first stopping in Monterrey to refuel. With this flight, Mexico became the airline’s second international destination, following the launch of Toronto, Canada, in 1941.
Radisson Hotel Group is expanding in Poland
Radisson Hotel Group plans to further expand its portfolio in Poland. Just this year, the Group opened the Andersia Hotel & Spa Poznań, a member of Radisson Individuals and Radisson RED Gdansk hotel already in the country.
Hyatt Names Arlie Sisson Senior Vice President and Global Head of Digital
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the appointment of Arlie Sisson as senior vice president and global head of digital. Sisson will report to Mark Vondrasek, Hyatt’s chief commercial officer.
Princess Cruises and Xponential Fitness, Inc. Announce Exclusive License Agreement
Princess Cruises, the world’s most iconic premium cruise brand and a brand of Carnival Corporation & plc today announced an exclusive five-year licensing agreement with Xponential Fitness, Inc, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands.
Disney Cruise Line Charts Course for Adventure with New Ship and Island Destination
At D23 Expo on Sunday, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared news and updates from Disney theme parks and beyond, including a trove of new adventures in store for Disney Cruise Line guests.
Cuc Phuong National Park again wins at World Travel Awards 2022
The Cuc Phuong National Park, a famous tourist destination in the northern province of Ninh Binh, has once again been named “Asia’s Leading National Park”. This is the fourth consecutive year, the park has been honoured at the 29th World Travel Award (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony held recently in Ho Chi Minh City.
Japan to Fully Reopen to Tourists Despite Record Covid-19 Cases in August
The government of Japan is planning to fully reopen the country to international tourism, perhaps as early as October, according to reports from Nikkei Asia and the Fuji News Network, despite the fact Japan saw a record number of covid-19 cases over the summer.
12-metre-high Kanchana Buri glass skywalk opens on River Kwai
The Thai government has opened a new bridge – the Kanchana Buri skywalk over the Khwae Yai River. The skywalk will span a 150-metre stretch that offers panoramic vistas looking out to the merging of the Mae Klong, Khwae Noi, and Khwae Yai – three rivers joining at that point.
Atlantis, The Palm raises $120,000 for range of charities
Atlantis, The Palm has raised more than US$120,000 for charity in the course of a year. The Dubai resort raised funds through its Atlas Project launched in June last year, now channelling the money towards nine local conservation and sustainability projects.
Best Western opens Bangkok Don Mueang airport hotel
Best Western has opened its latest property in the Thai capital, located close to the city’s Don Mueang International airport.