World Travel Awards News

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches seasonal flights to Sarajevo
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, announced today the launch of its seasonal flights to Sarajevo; the capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, from Abu Dhabi, starting June 15, 2022.

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia Unveil New Strategic Partnership at Arabian Travel Market
New agreement includes an expansive codeshare agreement and unparalleled loyalty partnership benefits offering Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways passengers unique rewards and seamless travel across both carriers’ networks. Increased travel options and benefits across 35 destinations in Australia for Qatar Airways passengers and to more than 140 destinations worldwide for Virgin Australia passengers

Emirates and Royal Air Maroc launch codeshare partnership
Emirates and Royal Air Maroc have today launched a codeshare partnership, providing more travel options and connection choices for customers of both airlines between Dubai and Casablanca, and beyond.

Emirates launches hospitality strategy to take its “fly better” customer promise to the next level
One of the biggest people, process, and product initiatives ever implemented at the airline, the new strategy touches on all aspects of service design, development, and learning, and will empower frontline teams to deliver a consistent experience. The Emirates Hospitality principles which underpin the strategy, were created in partnership with the Ecole hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), one of the world’s top hospitality management schools, over the past two years

ATM 2022: Emaar plans to strengthen GCC presence
Emaar aims to capture key locations within Dubai and the UAE through the expansion of its hospitality brands, including Address and Vida. Its brands are also expanding their footprint across the region, including Bahrain, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia.

BTN interview: Gloria Gallardo, president, Guayaquil Public and Municipal Company of Tourism
The Ecuadorian city of Guayaquil has been honoured with a number of top titles by the World Travel Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to local tourism leader, Gloria Gallardo, to find out more

World Travel Awards opens voting for Europe 2022
World Travel Awards – the global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in travel and tourism – has opened voting for the Europe categories of its 2022 programme. Voting runs until 8 August 2022.

Mandarin Oriental announces new hotel and residences in Istanbul
Mandarin Oriental has announced that it will manage a second luxury hotel in Istanbul, Turkey. The project, which also features branded residences, is scheduled to open later this year.

Breaking Travel News interview: Almudena Maíllo, delegate councillor for tourism, Madrid
Spanish capital Madrid has been honoured with a number of top titles at the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2021 and the World MICE Awards. Here Breaking Travel News speaks to Almudena Maíllo, delegate councillor for tourism in the city, to find out how it feels to have been recognised by voters from around the world

Bali’s best-kept secret: healing Village spa at Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran bay
Among its many attributes, Bali is renowned for traditional healing and incredible spa remedies, from soothing massages and energy rebalancing to invigorating body scrubs and nourishing hair treatments. Its spa credentials are now set to soar even further, as the island finally reopens and unveils its best-kept secret: The Healing Village Spa in tranquil Jimbaran Bay.

Hotel del Coronado Now Accepting Reservations for its New Luxury Hotel, Shore House at The Del
New residential hotel experience opening September 2022 to offer oceanfront views and sophisticated amenities, marking final milestone in The Del’s master plan reimagination

Celebrate the grand finale of Ramadan with kebabs and hale at SAN:QI at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai
As people come together to celebrate, Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai invites one and all to come home to San:Qi to celebrate the last week of Ramadan and the joyous feast of Eid-ul-Fitr.