Etihad Airways has announced a fourth daily flight on its route from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.The move will take effect on December 8th.The additional service wi…
Lufthansa unveils overhauled loyalty scheme
Lufthansa Group has revealed plans to simplifying its status program.The move is designed to offer customers an easier and more transparent collection system for achieving and maintaining Frequent Tra…
London Stansted signs on to child-friendly Wi-Fi scheme
London Stansted has become one of the first UK airports to be certified as offering safe, child-Friendly Wi-Fi to passengers.The accreditation comes on the back of Stansted’s parent company, MAG…
ATM 2020: GCC tourism looks to Russia for future growth
Russian tourists travelling to the GCC are expected to generate an estimated US$1.22 billion in travel and tourism revenue by 2023, an increase of 19 per cent when compared with figures from 2018.That…
W Cape calls on trade to join family travel campaign
The Western Cape tourism industry has launched a marketing campaign to promote the region as a family-friendly destination, encouraging tourism partners to take part.The campaign – “Come t…
Brazil expands its current air network, expects more foreigners by 2020
Brazil is emerging as a tourist favourite in 2020, in terms of attracting foreign visitors. The exchange rate situation, the recovery of the economy and the new offerings of products and services are …
Plaza Premium Group unveils global expansion plans
Plaza Premium Group is set to expand its global footprint after a US$55 million investment.The company has unveiled plans for 15 new hotel or lounge openings and enhancements across 11 international a…
U.S. downgrades Malaysia’s aviation safety rating
The FAA has downgraded Malaysia’s civil aviation authority to a Category 2 rating for failing to meet safety standards set by the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization.…
Swiss-Belhotel unveils Vietnam expansion plans
Swiss-Belhotel International has revealed plans to expand its portfolio in Vietnam with a series of new hotels, resorts and residences.The Hong Kong-based hospitality company, which recently celebrate…
ECE Group takes stake in Ruby Hotels
The Otto family has acquired a 25 per cent share in the Ruby Hotel Group.Ruby Hotels was founded in 2013 as a ‘lean luxury’ group and currently operates seven properties.Another ten are un…