When life deals you sargassum … well, you won’t find a market for sargassum-ade.But it turns out that there are potential positives in this bothersome seaweed, according to Dario Flota, g…
Qantas launches flight you can only pay for in points
It sounds almost too good to be true. An international flight that won’t cost you a cent.Flying from Melbourne to Tokyo later this year, the flight is the first across the Qantas network where p…
Four Seasons Montreal welcomes first guests in Canada
Four Seasons Hotel & Private Residences Montreal is now open.The new location is also home to Marcus, the first Canadian outpost of renowned celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson.Built around the Socia…
Radisson moves into Nicosia, Cyprus, following latest Sunnyseeker deal
Radisson Hospitality has announced its entry into the capital city of Cyprus with the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Nicosia.Building on an already-successful partnership, the new deal with Stenso…
Loganair takes off from London Southend for Aberdeen
The first Loganair flights between London and Aberdeen have officially taken to the skies, as the airline’s direct services from London Southend Airport celebrated their inaugural departure.A ma…
Wyndham Grand Tbilisi takes brand into Georgia
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has welcomed the debut of flagship upper-upscale hotel brand, Wyndham Grand, in Georgia with the opening of Wyndham Grand Tbilisi.This new opening adds to Wyndham Hotels &…
€55-million five-star hotel launches in Johannesburg
The R880m (€55m) Houghton Hotel launched in Johannesburg on May 13, bringing another five-star* luxury brand to South Africa.The property is a synergy of residential and hotel accommodation, situ…
Your Roses are Probably From Ecuador or Colombia
Are you getting flowers for your mom on Mother’s Day? Do you normally pick up a dozen roses for your sweetie (and pay double the price) on Valentine’s Day? Next time you do and you’r…
Engine failure diverts Qantas Tokyo-Sydney flight
A Qantas plane travelling from Tokyo to Sydney was forced to divert to Cairns after a mid-air “explosion” and an engine was shut downA Qantas flight departing Tokyo bound for Sydney was fo…
Lufthansa certified for One Order project
Lufthansa has become the first airline to earn IATA One Order certification.The certification came after the completion of a one-year pilot project.One Order is an IATA-backed IT initiative under whic…