Best Western has revealed plans to open Europe’s first Sadie hotel in Luton.Opening this summer, the concept will take the hotel group’s portfolio to over 280 hotels in the UK.The new Sadi…
Opening nears for Midfield Terminal at Abu Dhabi International
An opening date for the Midfield Terminal at Abu Dhabi International is expected to be announced this year, with the facility now virtually complete.Originally scheduled to open in 2017, the 742,000 s…
Green Africa Airways places huge Airbus A220 order
In a busy week for the programme, Green Africa Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding for 50 A220-300 aircraft from Airbus.The order from Nigeria’s Lagos-based airline is one of the bi…
5 old mining towns that you will want to visit
Take a tour through the mining past of Latin America by visiting 5 fantastic villages, some even abandoned, but in the past centers of abundant wealth for the Spanish crown or for large companies of t…
Forbes Travel Guide unveils 2020 star ratings
Forbes Travel Guide has presented a galaxy of stars to the most luxurious properties in the world.A record 107 new five-star awards have been announced, owing to the company’s significant expans…
Tourism issues take center stage at Wendy Perrin summit
NEW YORK — If you put travel’s top planners together in a room to talk about how they do business, in the end their clients will be the ultimate beneficiaries, by way of an elevated experi…
ITB Berlin 2020: Strong demand as hospitality industry prepares for annual showcase
With just weeks to go until the 2020 event, ITB Berlin is in strong demand.With 10,000 organisations and companies from over 180 countries attending, the event is fully-booked again this year.“O…
Wyndham Grand Algarve opens in Portugal
Wyndham Grand Algarve has opened in the famous golf destination of Quinta do Lago, marking the brand’s debut in Portugal.The hotel is nestled in the coveted resort, a world-famous golf and holid…
Calligraphy-inspired benches to showcase Arabic poetry at Expo 2020
The poetic language of Arabic will become stunning physical artistic forms at Expo 2020 via a series of engaging calligraphy-inspired benches.Creators say the work will wrap the 4.38 square kilometre …
AHIC 2020: US$23bn of hotels to be built in MENA by 2023
Officials behind the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference have released the third annual AHIC Hotel Investment Forecast.The research reveals more than US$23 billion worth of hotel construction contract…