The Indian Hotels Company has opened its second hotel in Udaipur – Taj Aravali Resort & Spa.Located in the foothills of the ancient Aravali mountain range, the resort is spread across 27 acr…
Minos Palace hotel & suites strikes out alone for 2019
bluegr Hotels & Resorts has announced its luxurious five-star hilltop property is getting a re-brand.For the past eight years, it has existed under the TUI Sensimar concept but moving forward, it …
Vietnam Airlines soars to £95m profit for 2018
Vietnam Airlines Group has today announced a profit of VND2.8 trillion (£95 million) for financial 2018.Growth over the year was based on robust demand for air travel, optimised operational effi…
Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, to welcome Le Petit Chef
Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, will launch a deliciously entertaining pop-up restaurant with Le Petit Chef, a one-of-a-kind interactive technology and gourmet cuisine experience.The space will be avail…
Hi Fly operates flight with no single-use plastics
Portuguese charter carrier Hi Fly has operated what it is calling the first jet-age passenger flight with no single-use plastic items.The plastics-free flight, operated on an Airbus A340, ferried pass…
AccorHotels ropes in Serena Williams as official ambassador; strikes three-year partnership with Tennis Australia
AccorHotels has announced two important new signings for the tennis world. Firstly, an exclusive new three-year deal with Tennis Australia as the exclusive hotel accommodation partner of the Australia…
All-inclusive Kudadoo Maldives opens
A new resort that raises the bar on intimate, all-inclusive luxury has opened in the Maldives.Kudadoo Maldives Private Island by Hurawalhi has just 15 overwater residences. Everything is included, fro…
Rise in aviation accidents belies overall downward trend
Despite several high-profile accidents, last year was one of the safest years ever for commercial aviation, data from the Aviation Safety Network reveal.Yet, last year was worse than the five-year ave…
World Tourism Organisation explores health travel in new report
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation, together with the European Travel Commission, has launched a new report on health tourism.Part of their joint research programme, the study is the first …
Qatar Executive takes delivery for new Gulfstream G500 planes
Qatar Executive has received two brand-new Gulfstream G500 executive jets.Entering service for the first time in early 2019, the G500 jet is the most technologically advanced aircraft in Qatar Executi…