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Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan for international travellers
Frequent flyers will be able to take advantage of thousands more reward seats as Qantas and Jetstar celebrate the reopening of Japan for international travellers following years of COVID restrictions. Both airlines will make every Economy seat between Australia and Japan available as a Classic Flight Reward over a six-week period from 11 May to 20 June 2023.
Marriott Bonvoy Brings Back Week of Wonders
To unleash the urge to travel like never before, Marriott Bonvoy’s celebratory Week of Wonders (October 6-13, 2022) is set to satisfy wanderlust with exclusive offers, opportunities for discounts on room rates, options to earn bonus points towards free stays, and capabilities to redeem incredible experiences through Marriott Bonvoy Moments™.
Fuji Speedway Hotel Debuts as The First Hotel in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt Brand in Japan
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Fuji Speedway Hotel in Shizuoka, Japan, the first property within The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Japan, introducing the first of a planned compilation of one-of-a-kind, story-worthy hotels into the country.
Italy’s First Vertiport Deployed at Fiumicino Airport
Aeroporti di Roma, Volocopter, UrbanV, and Atlantia conducted the first crewed eVTOL public test flight in Italy this morning, while presenting the country’s first advanced air mobility (AAM) testing vertiport and hosting an interactive booking process on Volocopter’s VoloIQ digital platform
Air Premia Launches Los Angeles - Seoul Flights
Korea’s first hybrid airline Air Premia (YP) is pleased to announce seats open for sale in the US market starting with its inaugural flight from Los Angeles to Seoul on October 29, 2022. Passengers can purchase tickets from travel agents or the Air Premia website.
MSC CRUISES PLANS LARGEST-EVER U.S. PRESENCE
MSC Cruises took the next step in its ongoing U.S. expansion today by revealing plans for a record five ships to sail from American homeports in the region by the end of 2023. The world’s third largest and fastest-growing cruise brand will broaden its range of itineraries in the Caribbean, The Bahamas, Bermuda, the Northeast and Canada beginning with the Winter 2023-2024 season.
Millions of Travellers Say ‘NO’ to the United States
The U.S. Department of State’s low prioritization of visitor visa (B-1/B-2) processing is severely hindering the U.S. economic recovery, keeping an estimated 6.6 million potential visitors from traveling to the United States in 2023 at a loss of $11.6 billion in projected spending, according to new analysis released today by U.S. Travel Association economists.
Four Points by Sheraton Seeks Chief Brew Officer
Four Points by Sheraton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, is searching for an honorary Chief Brew Officer (C.B.O.) to embark on the ultimate “Beercation” of a lifetime around the United States.
Hanoi golf tourism aims to attract more international visitors
Pham Thanh Tri, vice chairman of the Vietnam Golf Tourism Association, has set out the nation’s ambitions to boost golf tourism, stating, “Vietnam in general and Hanoi in particular must attract more international golfers than Thailand does.”
Aer Lingus is to restart its daily service to Hartford, Connecticut
Aer Lingus is to restart its daily service to Hartford, Connecticut, direct from Dublin, as the airline continues to rebuild and grow its transatlantic network. This follows the recent announcement of flights to Cleveland, Ohio, which is a brand new North American destination for Aer Lingus and will be part of its summer 2023 schedule.
AEGEAN AND COSTA NAVARINO UNITE FOR SUCCESSFUL AEGEAN MESSINIA PRO-AM
Seventy-one teams comprising of professional, amateur and celebrity golfers from 26 countries united at Europe’s newest golf destination from September 14-17, to participate in the Aegean Messinia Pro-Am, co-organised by AEGEAN and Costa Navarino.
Football-mad mystery guest upstages sporting legends Khabib and Seedorf in Etihad’s flight to Doha
As football fans all over the globe prepare to fly to Qatar for the biggest tournament of the year, Etihad Airways released a new comedy film featuring some famous football supporters, and a mystery VIP, on a flight to Doha.