Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah has appointed Andrea Fioravanti as the new executive chef, overseeing the hotel’s expansive culinary offering.Chef Fioravanti is a highly experienced professi…
Zambezi Adventurer to launch in 2020
The MV Zambezi Adventurer, a transcruiser that will traverse Lake Kariba, is set to launch in 2020.Bookings will be available for 2021, says Jane Coombes, Sales and Marketing Manager of Zambezi Cruise…
Emirates launches Mexico City service, via Barcelona
Emirates has taken off to Mexico City, marking the airline’s first passenger flight to Mexico.Emirates flight EK255, departed at full capacity with over 300 passengers, led a group of VIP guests…
Le Meridien Hyderabad appoints Rakesh Upadhyay as General Manager
With 2020 less than 30 days away, the leading travel show in Asia-Pacific, OTM has revealed its line-up for next year and it looks promising as ever. Many esteemed participants from the past have rein…
Victoria Cruise Lines to sail world’s largest river ship
Victoria Cruise Lines next year will launch what it says will be the world’s largest river cruise ship.The American-managed cruise line said the 287-cabin Victoria Sabrina will also be the most …
Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve opens in Bahamas
MSC Cruises has welcomed the very first guests to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, its new private island destination in the Bahamas.As part of a multi-faceted restoration strategy, the company has trans…
LNG-powered Costa Smeralda delivered in Turku, Finland
Costa Cruises has taken delivery of Costa Smeralda, the brand’s first ship powered by liquefied natural gas.The handover ceremony was held at the Meyer shipyard in Turku, Finland, where the new …
Aura Skypool to open on Palm Jumeirah next year
Sunset Hospitality Group is expanding its growing portfolio in the Middle East, announcing the introduction of the brand-new Aura Skypool & Lounge on the Palm Jumeirah.Slated for opening in quarte…
North Island, Seychelles, joins the Luxury Collection
The Luxury Collection has announced the arrival of North Island, Seychelles into their portfolio of world-renowned hotels and resorts.With just 11 villas, Africa’s most exclusive private island …
A Visual Guide for Things to do in Quito, Ecuador
Is a trip to Quito in your future and you’re looking for things to do there?If you’re a visual learner, you might like to check out this hand-painted infographic from Illa Experience Hotel…