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Minor Hotels Appoints Shobhit Khattri as Associate Vice President of Development
Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with over 560 properties in 58 countries, announces the appointment of Shobhit Khattri as Associate Vice President of Development for India, Nepal and Bangladesh as the group accelerates its expansion in the South Asian countries.
Registration Open for CI Marathon
China Airlines (CAL), a Taiwan-based carrier, announced that registration for the 2025 CI Marathon - Starry Night Run are now open. Everyone is invited to hit the road together at Dajia River Park in Taipei on Saturday, October 11 for the Half-Marathon (21km) division, the Run for Health (10K) division, and the Family Starlight (5K) division. As a bonus, there will be a prize draw worth more than TWD 3.3 million, including 35 air fares and mileage rewards. Registration is open until June 23. The number of places is limited so runners should register early.
The Slovak exposition opens its gates at the World Expo in Japan
As of 13 April, the public can now visit the World Expo in Osaka, Japan. Slovakia is also represented at this prestigious international event. A total of more than 28 million people are expected to visit the World Expo, which is open to the public from 13 April to 13 October.
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines align operations
Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines are integrating airport spaces across several key airports as part of a network-wide initiative aimed at streamlining operations and delivering a more seamless and efficient travel experience for guests. “We are committed to enhancing guest convenience to set the stage for future collaborative efforts that will benefit all our guests,” said Celley Buchanan, vice president of operations and customer service at Alaska Airlines. “These moves represent a significant step in that direction.”
Discover Puerto Rico Launches The Green Path
In celebration of Earth Day, Discover Puerto Rico, the Island’s official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), proudly announces the launch of The Green Path, an innovative new microsite empowering visitors to become certified “Responsible Travelers” through engaging educational content and immersive storytelling rooted in sustainability. This interactive platform is a pivotal part of the organization’s broader commitment to promoting responsible tourism and preserving Puerto Rico’s unique natural, cultural, and historical assets for generations to come.
EVA Air Launches Non-Stop Service Between Taipei and Dallas
EVA Air is launching a new service between Taipei and Dallas on October 3 this year, offering three weekly flights and bringing the total to nine passenger gateways in North America, including Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, and Vancouver. The new gateway not only enables EVA Air to offer the greatest number of destinations and the most extensive flight network from Taiwan to North America but also makes it the only airline in Asia operating two destinations in Texas.
AutoRentals.com becomes first online car rental site to offer users retail shopping experience
InterLnkd, the travel industry’s intelligent shopping mall partner, has today announced a partnership with online car rental marketplace AutoRentrals.com. Leveraging InterLnkd’s innovative AI-driven solution, AutoRentals.com will provide customers with a virtual shopping mall to give them personalised shopping recommendations from thousands of fashion, beauty, and retail brands, all specially curated for their upcoming trips.
Gaylord Hotels Unveils DC Summer
Gaylord Hotels and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences (WBDGE) introduce DC Summer, a first-of-its-kind collaboration coming to select Gaylord Hotels this May. This debut, multi-location partnership invites guests to step into a world of legendary DC Super Heroes and notorious Super-Villains through more than a dozen DC-themed experiences from check in to check out. DC Summer at Gaylord Hotels will include spectacular atrium light shows, Super Hero scavenger hunts, themed character dining, Super Hero waterpark celebrations, and pop-up retail stores featuring exclusive DC merchandise.
HOTEL PITRIZZA RE-OPENS ITS DOORS ON 29 MAY
Located in the heart of Costa Smeralda, Sardinia, and just steps away from the charming town of Porto Cervo, Hotel Pitrizza is a collection of 65 villas set along the Mediterranean coastline, each offering stunning sea views. For years, the Grill was an exclusive restaurant for hotel guests, but this season, it opens its doors to travellers eager to experience a one-of-a-kind destination designed by renowned architect Luigi Vietti.
British Airways Now Offers Daily Dose of Pittsburgh
Operating until 30 October 2025, the vibrant city of Pittsburgh in Western Pennsylvania is even more accessible to those in search of an all American getaway. With return fares in World Traveller starting from £512 per person, British Airways’ nonstop service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) will offer daily flights departing London at 16:40LT, travellers will descend into the “City of Multitudes” in just over eight hours arriving at 20:00LT.
Delta reaches first fuel savings milestone on decarbonization journey
Delta has achieved a big milestone laid out in its strategic sustainability roadmap: Achieving one percent fuel burn savings, or 45 million gallons* of jet fuel, from operational improvements.
Redesigned American Airlines app focuses on making the journey as enjoyable as the destination
Customers traveling with American Airlines will start to enjoy the airline’s redesigned mobile app as it rolls out through the end of May. The airline is revamping the app to fulfill customers’ most-requested features. A redesigned look and feel on a new platform sets the foundation for future app upgrades and new features that will only further enhance the customer experience.