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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.
Newly Acquired Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 Aircraft Makes Inaugural Freight Delivery to Nunavik
Air Inuit today announced the first of three Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s acquired in 2023 entered into service, arriving at Kuujjuaq Airport today with its inaugural delivery of essential freight to be distributed in communities across Nunavik. The B737-800 has been outfitted to serve exclusively as a freighter aircraft with a main deck cargo door, operating primarily between Montreal and Air Inuit’s cargo hubs in Kuujjuaq and La Grande. The newly added aircraft has a capacity of 23,000 kilograms.
Weather or Not to Travel: Bad Forecasts Are a Holiday Deal Breaker for 48% of Brits
For half of Brits, the weather is the number one deciding factor in picking a holiday destination - First Choice reports that last month people booked just 11 days before their trip, with many booking late to ensure sunny skies - First Choice offers a Weather Guarantee product, that will automatically pay out compensation if you’re let down by bad weather on your trip
Sail from Liverpool on Epic World Cruise With Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Adventurers looking to take part in an around the world voyage can now set sail from Liverpool. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines’ flagship, Bolette, will set sail on her maiden world cruise ‘Voyage of Exploration Around the World’ in January 2025. On 4th January, guests can embark in Liverpool before visiting beautiful destinations including Brazil, Chile, French Polynesia, Australia and South Africa, among many others.
Meliá Hotels International Adds Two New Hotels in Thailand
Spanish Hotel Group Meliá Hotels International is building its presence in Southeast Asia with two new Thailand hotels, including the launch of the first Paradisus by Meliá-branded property in the region. The new hotels will come online as Meliá properties through an expanded partnership with Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, Asset World Corporation (AWC).
Lisbon Gears Up For Wine Harvest with Host of Options for Tourists
Lisbon is gearing up for the wine harvest season with recommendations for a series of treats for wine-loving visitors to the city. Located in the heart of a country where wine-making is a tradition, there is no better way to discover the capital city of Lisbon than through its wine and here Visit Lisboa (www.visitlisboa.com/) gives recommendations on how to do just that by following wine routes that takes visitors on a mesmerising journey of knowledge and taste, cultural wisdom and innovation among some of the Portugal’s most beautiful landscapes