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Elevate Your Summer Travel Experience with Complimentary Snacks, Beer and Wine on Air Canada
Cheers, travellers! Your Economy experience is getting an upgrade! Starting today, Air Canada is delighted to introduce premium complimentary snacks, featuring homegrown Canadian favourites, to all customers on all flights. The airline is also expanding its complimentary beer and wine offering to customers on flights within Canada and the U.S., alongside a selection of $5 spirits, through the end of this year.
Jumeirah Leads Panel on the Collective Responsibility to Preserve Our Ocean
Jumeirah recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project (DTRP), by hosting a vital panel discussion on the collective efforts needed to protect the ocean.
QANTAS CHEERS ‘GO AUSTRALIA’ ACROSS THE SKY TO AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIANS AND PARALYMPIANS
Qantas is throwing its support behind the Australian Olympic and Paralympic Teams by unveiling a special ‘GO AUSTRALIA’ message on either side of one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The specially created graphic showcases Australian pride on an international stage and captures the essence of the iconic green and gold Aussie spirit, solidifying the Flying Kangaroo’s proud position as the official carrier of the 2024 Australian Olympic and Paralympic Teams.
Etihad set to welcome around five million guests across peak summer
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is looking forward to one of its busiest ever summer holiday seasons. Etihad expects to welcome around five million guests to Zayed International Airport across the peak period. Shaeb Alnuaimi, Etihad’s Director Airports Operation said: “We are looking forward to hosting guests as they journey on their summer holidays, including those going on our newly launched routes to Malaga, Antalya, Santorini, Nice, Jaipur, Al Qassim, Mykonos and Bali.
Airbus demonstrates A330neo performance during high-altitude test campaign
Airbus’ A330-900 flight-test aircraft – MSN1795 / F-WTTN – recently flew to Toluca in Mexico, and then to La Paz in Bolivia. There it conducted a fortnight long ‘Hot and High’ flight test campaign to prove aircraft and engine performance in high-altitude, warm and humid airport environments.
Marriott International Plans to Strengthen Footprint in France with 10 Additions
Marriott International, Inc., announced its plans to expand its portfolio in France with the expected addition of 10 properties with over 1,000 rooms by the end of 2025. The anticipated openings will further strengthen the company’s footprint in France, where it currently has a portfolio of 69 properties with over 12,000 rooms across 16 brands and 29 cities, including Paris, Nice, Cannes, Lyon, Strasbourg, Marseille, Reims, Lille, Bordeaux and Toulouse.
Turkish Airlines Expands its U.S. Network with New Denver Route
Türkiye’s national flag carrier has launched its 14th destination in the United States, bringing its passengers together with the unique beauty of Denver. Having started its operations to the Americas in 1988 with flights to New York, Turkish Airlines has expanded its flight network to include Denver as the 14th destination in the United States of America
Radisson Hotel Group’s Newest Hotel in Makkah Reinforces the Group’s Saudi Expansion Plan
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of its newest hotel, Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Thakher Alsharqi. Strategically located in the heart of Thakher City, a mere 2.2 km from the revered Great Mosque, the hotel promises to set a new standard for contemporary accommodation in Makkah.
Centara Life Lamai Resort Samui’s Opening Offer
To celebrate the upcoming opening of its newest hotel in Koh Samui, Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is offering an exciting introductory offer for Centara Life Lamai Resort Samui. Set to welcome guests from 15th August 2024, this contemporary island getaway delivers seamless stays with exceptional value for all.
Magic Around Every Corner at Walt Disney World Resort This Summer
This summer and beyond, there are more ways than ever to create magical moments and treasured memories with loved ones during a visit to Walt Disney World Resort. From new attractions to limited-time entertainment, there’s something for everyone at “The Most Magical Place On Earth.”
RIU teams up with Achilles to make its supply chain more sustainable
RIU Hotels & Resorts is the first major Spanish international hotel chain to sign a global agreement with Achilles, a world-renowned expert in supply chain risk management that is specialised in ESG (environmental, social and governance) criteria. This agreement represents a significant milestone in RIU’s business relationship with its suppliers and reflects its commitment to the Proudly Committed sustainability strategy, as RIU’s entire supply chain must be involved for the company to make significant progress in terms of sustainability and goods and service suppliers play a key role in this regard.
From Tee-off to Hole-in-one: Kempinski Hotel Guests Enjoy World-Class Golf Courses
Enjoying a round of golf, breathing in the fresh air and taking in the stunning surroundings - for a growing number of hotel guests, this is the perfect leisure experience or vacation. Numerous scientific studies have confirmed the benefits of golf: it is one of the most enjoyable and relaxing ways to improve one‘s overall health and well-being. Few other sports offer such a comprehensive opportunity to enhance both physical and mental state.