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FROM SICILY WITH LOVE - MARTINI brings Simona Tabasco back to Sicily for the ultimate #EuroSummer
This summer, MARTINI is bringing the spice to Sicily with Emmy-nominated actress and fashion muse, Simona Tabasco. Following her captivating performance in hit TV show ‘The White Lotus’, Simona is returning to the island that stole the world’s heart, and she’s bringing MARTINI along to celebrate the unmatched charm of an Italian summer.
June was another record month for Ontario International Airport with 652,000 passengers
Passenger volume at Ontario International Airport (ONT) climbed to a new record in June, topping 652,000 and eclipsing the previous record of 618,000 set just one month before, officials announced. The June count of 652,729, which was 16.7% higher than the same month last year, was the most in a single month since ONT’s transition to local ownership in 2016. The airport is nearing its all-time passenger record of 693,000 set in August 2007.
HIPCAMP AND SUBARU PARTNER TO LAUNCH 10 CLASSIC AMERICAN ROADTRIP ROUTES
Hipcamp, the world’s leading campsite booking company, in partnership with Subaru of America, Inc. today announced a resource of 10 electric vehicle-ready road trips across the United States. From easy access EV charging to pet-friendly and family stays, road-trippers can filter for options along each route to find the best camping location that fits their needs.
ROSEWOOD RESIDENCES OLD LIGHTHOUSE ESTABLISHES NEW BENCHMARK FOR LUXURY LIVING IN LOS CABOS, MEXICO
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® continues to realize accelerated residential growth with the announcement of Rosewood Residences Old Lighthouse in Los Cabos, Mexico. Stretching across 550 acres on the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the striking Sea of Cortez meets the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, this private address will combine the beauty of Los Cabos with the unrivaled Rosewood Residential experience and the opportunity for endless discovery.
NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE® ANNOUNCES PORT OF PHILADELPHIA AS A NEW HOMEPORT FOR 2026
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel with a 57-year history of breaking boundaries, today announced its 2026 spring/summer itineraries to the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Alaska, and Canada and New England, as well as a new season of voyages from the Port of Philadelphia (PhilaPort) for the first time in many years.
Qatar Airways to reveal ‘Qsuite Next Gen’ at Farnborough International Airshow 2024
Qatar Airways will unveil its latest business class offering, the ‘Qsuite Next Gen’, at the upcoming Farnborough International Air show 2024 (FIA) from 22-26 July 2024. The reveal will be held at the Qatar Airways Discover Lounge for visitors to experience the future of business travel with the World’s Best Airline and World’s Best Business Class.
Quito will strengthen gastronomic tourism at the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival 2024
Quito Turismo will participate at the National Geographic Traveller Food Festival 2024, an event organised by the prestigious international magazine of the same name. The event, which will be held in London on 20 and 21 July, is a space to discover the diversity of destinations through gastronomy, with the aim of inspiring potential tourists, who seek to experiment on their trips with the flavours offered by each destination.
Margaritaville Ranks #1 in Guest Satisfaction in J.D. Power Study For Second Year in a Row
Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts is celebrating back-to-back wins. The global lifestyle brand ranks first, for the second year in a row, among Upper Upscale Hotel Brands, according to the J.D. Power 2024 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study. Margaritaville ranked highest in Staff Service, Hotel Facility, Guest Room, and Communications & Connectivity - earning the brand the top spot.
Alaska Airlines announces major expansion of First Class and Premium seating
At Alaska Airlines, we’re always looking for new ways to make your travel experience even better. We believe in giving you choices that fit your needs, whether you’re all about the comfort and perks of Premium and First Class, or you appreciate the value and flexibility of our Main Cabin and Saver Fare options.
ROYAL CARIBBEAN AND MEGHAN TRAINOR HOST PARTY OF THE SUMMER FOR NEW UTOPIA OF THE SEAS
Royal Caribbean International and GRAMMY-winning singer and songwriter Meghan Trainor rang in the vacation of celebrations, Utopia of the Seas, with a blowout summer party in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida. Trainor, the godmother of the new vacation, marked the introduction of the ultimate short getaway in an official naming event on board with more than 4,000 partygoers, the legendary Rev Run and DJ Ruckus at the turntables, Royal Caribbean crew members and executives and more. The moment comes just days ahead of the final milestone, when Utopia debuts with the first of its 3-night weekend and 4-night weekday getaways on Friday, July 19.
Celebrate Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg Texas: A Bavarian Tradition in the Heart of the Hill Country
This autumn, get ready to raise your steins and toast a weekend of Bavarian tradition as Fredericksburg, Texas, hosts its annual Oktoberfest from October 4th - 6th, 2024. Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg is set to transform into a colourful celebration of German culture, complete with authentic music, food, and activities for all ages.
Croatia Crowned for the Cleanest European Coastal Bathing Water Quality
The report by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency once again shows that the quality of bathing water in Croatia is among the highest in Europe and ranks first when it comes to coastal bathing areas. The bathing water quality was monitored at 22,081 bathing sites across 27 member states, as well as Albania and Switzerland.