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Lufthansa Group brings fans to the soccer European Championship
Europe is in soccer fever and Lufthansa is bringing soccer fans to Germany: From June 14 to July 14, the airlines of Lufthansa Group are recording around 200,000 additional bookings for flights to the venues of the European Football Championship. Numerous additional flights are being added, especially to and from Great Britain.
Ethiopian Graduates Nearly 800 Aviation Professionals
Ethiopian Aviation University, Africa’s largest aviation center of excellence, graduates close to 800 aviation professionals including international trainees from eight African countries and one from Asia. The graduation ceremony took place at the university’s facility. The day had been graced by Ambassadors and Officials from African countries including Ethiopian Airlines Group executives, families and friends of the graduates.
SWISS extends its partnership with the Swiss Football Association
SWISS is to extend its partnership agreement with the Swiss Football Association for a further four years to June 2028, and will thus remain the Official Airline of Switzerland’s national football teams. In doing so, SWISS is underlining its commitment to supporting sports in Switzerland at the national level.
Qatar Airways Announces Partnership Renewal with UEFA
Qatar Airways is gearing up for an exciting summer, expanding its sports sponsorship portfolio with UEFA men’s national team competitions as the Official Airline Partner. The sponsorship, an extension of the previous partnership around UEFA EURO 2020™, will be kicked off with UEFA EURO 2024. The tournament will take place in Germany, from 14 June through 14 July, with the final being held in Berlin.
UTOPIA OF THE SEAS OFFICIALLY JOINS ROYAL CARIBBEAN
It’s time to gear up for weekend energy any day of the week. Royal Caribbean International officially welcomed the next big thing in vacations to the family: Utopia of the Seas. A celebration fit for the ultimate short getaway was had in Saint-Nazaire, France, as the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard handed Royal Caribbean the keys to Utopia just five weekends before its July debut in Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida.
Avelo Airlines’ First Houston Route Takes Flight
Avelo Airlines took off yesterday for the first time from Houston where the carrier was founded and operates its national Support Center. The airline’s first Houston flight inaugurated a nonstop service between H-Town’s most convenient airport – William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) – and Southern Connecticut’s most convenient airport – Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN). Avelo is the only airline offering nonstop service from the city of Houston to the state of Connecticut.
Minor Hotels Promotes Key Leadership at Koh Samui and Koh Phangan Properties
Minor Hotels has announced two key promotions at its properties in Thailand. Ahmed Asim has been appointed as the General Manager of Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villas, moving from his role as Resort Manager at Anantara Riverside Bangkok Hotel. Frederic Kolde takes over as General Manager of Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, transitioning from his position as Hotel Manager at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel.
Emirates Launches Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative at Singapore Changi Airport
Emirates has launched its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) initiative at Singapore Changi Airport in collaboration with Neste, marking its first SAF deployment in Asia. Approximately 3.3 million liters of blended SAF have been integrated into Changi Airport’s fueling system.
Qatar Airways Takes Flight as Title Sponsor of Premier Padel Tour
Qatar Airways has entered into a significant multi-year partnership with Premier Padel, becoming the ‘Title Sponsor’, ‘Tour Finals Title Sponsor’, and ‘Official Airline Partner’ of the Premier Padel tour. This collaboration includes renaming the tour and finals to ‘Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour’ and ‘Qatar Airways Premier Padel Finals’, respectively.
Accor and LVMH Partner to Redefine Luxury Travel with Orient Express Revival
Accor and LVMH have formed a strategic partnership to rejuvenate the Orient Express brand, famous for its luxurious travel experiences since 1883. Under Accor’s ownership, plans include launching new hotels in Rome and Venice, reintroducing historic trains, and unveiling the first Orient Express sailing ship by 2026.
Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa to Launch New Experiences at Steyn City
Saxon Hotel, Villas, and Spa is proud to announce the launch of a selection of captivating experiences located within the prestigious Steyn City Lifestyle Estate in an exciting finale to the year. The hotel welcomes the opening of Saxon Spa Steyn City, Steyn City Hotel and Guild restaurant, shared workspace and conferencing by Saxon. These esteemed luxury experiences welcome guests to a world of luxury and wellness.
VAMED Vitality World: Leading the Way with Four Nominations at the 2024 World Spa Awards
VAMED Vitality World, a distinguished name in the realm of wellness and spa experiences, has achieved a remarkable feat by securing four nominations at the prestigious 2024 World Spa Awards. This recognition spans multiple categories, highlighting the brand’s commitment to excellence in thermal and medical wellness. The nominations celebrate their exceptional offerings at various locations, reinforcing their status as a leader in the global spa industry.