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SEABOURN UNVEILS NEW ULTRA-LUXURY VOYAGES ON SEABOURN QUEST
Seabourn, the leader in ultra-luxury cruising and expedition travel, has announced a new program of immersive itineraries available on Seabourn Quest as the ship explores Australia & New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii and the Panama Canal from December 2025 to April 2026. Seabourn Quest will sail a total of 22 itineraries with 46 destinations in 13 countries, including a new series of 10-day voyages sailing roundtrip from Papeete (Tahiti) that provide a full immersion in French Polynesia.
All-New Gulfstream G400 Completes First Flight
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced the all-new Gulfstream G400 successfully completed its first flight, officially launching the flight test program and further expanding Gulfstream’s ultramodern, high-technology family of next-generation aircraft. The G400 defines a new standard with the highest performance and greatest comfort ever experienced in this segment.
Kasumigaseki Capital Co., Ltd. Announces the Grand Opening of seven x seven Ishigaki Luxury Hotel
Kasumigaseki Capital Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) proudly announces the grand opening of its latest luxury venture, seven x seven Ishigaki, under the subsidiary fav hospitality group Co., Ltd. Scheduled to open its doors on September 9, 2024, this high-end hotel promises to redefine and personalize luxury experiences for its guests.
Wyndham Opens First Trademark Collection Hotel in South Korea
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts officially introduced its Trademark Collection brand to South Korea with the opening of La Vie D’or Hotel and Resort, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. The new hotel elevates the Company’s presence in South Korea to over 30 hotels and joins nearly 20 Trademark hotels across Asia Pacific.
New Unlimited Features Make Princess Cruises’ Premier Package the Best Value in Cruising
Imagine a vacation where your glass is never empty, and you can indulge in unlimited beverages - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic - without a second thought. Now add in world class meals at the best specialty restaurants every night of your cruise if you choose and have the best connectivity at sea. This kind of luxury and convenience, and more, will soon be available to guests on board ships from Princess Cruises, with the newest enhancements to its Princess Premier package.
Exciting New Benefit Introduced for FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard® Cardmembers
Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines, in partnership with Barclays US Consumer Bank, is launching an exciting new benefit for FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard® cardmembers. As of now, primary cardmembers will receive two free checked bags on all Frontier Airlines operated flights*.
IHG HOTELS & RESORTS SERVES UP THE ‘IHG RALLY ROOM’
IHG Hotels & Resorts returns to the US Open Tennis Championships for the sixth year as the official hotel partner and hotel loyalty program, bringing a long-standing cultural debate around the sport to life: is a tennis ball green or yellow?
EL AL Israel Airlines Finalizes Order for up to 31 Boeing 737 MAX Jets
Boeing and EL AL Israel Airlines have confirmed the Israeli flag carrier finalized an agreement for up to 31 737 MAX jets, supporting the airline’s plans to renew its fleet of Next-Generation 737 airplanes. “This is a significant milestone for EL AL, which will allow us to offer our customers the most advanced service and technology experience in the industry,” said Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia. CEO EL AL Israel Airlines. “The implementation of the long-term procurement plan, which began with the purchase of additional 787 Dreamliners earlier this year and culminates in the current deal, once again demonstrates our commitment to the Israeli public and the state.”
USTA Foundation and Emirates to Transform Communities Through ‘Force For Good’
The USTA and Emirates today announced a transformative partnership renewal that will extend Emirates’ long-standing support of the US Open Tennis Championships. Now in its 13th consecutive year, Emirates is back as the Official Airline Partner of the US Open and is set to make an impact on local communities within the United States.
UN Tourism and World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to Advance Common ESG Framework
UN Tourism and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance will work together to implement a common framework for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) for the sector. The ESG Framework for Tourism Businesses, developed by UN Tourism in collaboration with the University of Oxford SDG Impact Lab, is aimed at helping enterprises across the sector measure and report their sustainability efforts and impacts more consistently and reliably
Mashatu to Launch New Lala Limpopo Sleepout Hide
Mashatu in Botswana’s Northern Tuli Game Reserve is currently developing a brand-new luxury overnight photographic experience, the Lala Limpopo Sleepout Hide, due to launch in October. Created in partnership with concessionaire C4 Photo Safaris, co-founded by professional photographer Shem Compion, the new hide has been subtly sunk into the ground to blend in with the surrounding scenery and will offer photography enthusiasts and wildlife lovers alike the opportunity to view wildlife in absolute privacy from dusk till dawn.
Hotel Schweizerhof, a Member of WorldHotels Luxury, in Zurich Achieves 5-Star Classification
A new milestone for a WorldHotels Luxury member in Zurich, Switzerland: The renowned Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, part of WorldHotels, was awarded five stars in August 2024. This top classification is the result of continuous and forward-looking development as well as investments of around 15 million Swiss francs in modernization measures over the past ten years.