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La Casa de La Playa Wins World Travel Award
La Casa de La Playa has been honored with a World Travel Award for Mexico’s Leading Boutique Hotel alongside sister resort Hotel Xcaret Art and Xcaret park. World Travel Awards serves to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry.
Malaysia bags six awards in the World Travel Awards 2022
A handful of Malaysian brands and companies have been listed as winners in the Asia division of the 29th World Travel Awards (WTA). Some of the companies that received accolades include national carrier Malaysia Airlines, low-cost carrier AirAsia and One World Hotel
The Postcard Hotel Recognised as ‘Asia’s Leading Boutique Hotel Brand
Scaling new heights in offering unparalleled experiential luxury to discerning guests, The Postcard Hotel takes home multiple recognitions and leaves a mark yet again at this year’s World Travel Awards 2022, in a glittering ceremony last evening at Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
Hyatt to open seven new properties in Mideast by 2025
Leading global hospitality group Hyatt plans to open an additional seven properties in the Middle East by the end of 2025 as a solid growth in leisure and business travel demand is seen in the region.
Saudi women to drive trains between Makkah and Madinah
Saudi women will soon drive Haramain trains between the two holy cities of Islam, Makkah and Madinah, and take on other jobs in the transport sector. Saleh Al Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics, said the country is working towards localising jobs, which includes women, in every sector, including transport.
Saudi Airlines allows bookings for flights to and from Doha
Saudi Airlines has begun providing bookings and sales of frequent flights linking the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with sister State of Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup through a page on its website that guests are looking forward to.
Hamad International Airport expansion to be opened October 2022
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive H.E. Akbar Al Baker confirmed the official opening of the expansion of Hamad International Airport (HIA) in October 2022. As per the report, H.E. Mr. Al Baker has announced the opening of the expansion during the Global Tourism Forum in Brussels on 6 September 2022.
Airbus partners with Hiratagakuen to test future eVTOL flight routes
Airbus is partnering with Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen to develop advanced air mobility services in the Kansai region and beyond. This is a key addition to the company’s strong regional footprint and growing international network to pioneer the future of mobility.
New $300 million Emirates in-flight entertainment to include built-in WiFi, QLED display
Emirates has selected the new Thales’ AVANT Up system for its incoming fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2024.
A $5 Billion USD Moon is Landing in Dubai
Dubai might be launching a $5 billion moon-shaped destination resort designed by Canadian architectural company, Moon World Resorts Inc.
New Saudi Airline RIA seeks Etihad’s Tony Douglas as CEO
Saudi Arabia’s new global airline RIA has approached Etihad’s Tony Douglas to be its new CEO. Industry sources say Douglas – who has been in charge of Etihad since January 2018 – is RIA’s “top choice”. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) which is pumping $30bn into the new airline, is believed to be confident of securing Douglas to head up the new operation.
Oman, Jordan to grant multiple entry visa for Hayya card holders
The Sultanate of Oman announced that Hayya card holders will be granted free multiple entry visa during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. The free multiple entry visa will be valid for a period of up to 60 days, stated the Oman News Agency on its Twitter account.