Based on the information from Forward Keys, the weekly reservations for flights to the U.S. from China increased by 2%, between February’s last week, after the Chinese New Year, and 23 March, wh…
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Barceló Group expands operations in Dubai ahead of Expo 2020
Spanish hospitality company Barceló Hotel Group will debut its newest project, Occidental IMPZ Dubai, next month.With close proximity to the Expo 2020 site and only 30 minutes away from the Dub…
Alipay rolls out tax refund service to South Korea travellers
Alipay Group has announced that it has partnered with Global Tax Free, a tax refund agency, to launch the world’s first paperless mobile tax refund function in South Korea.Alipay has consistentl…
Gulf Air receives first A320neo from Airbus
Gulf Air has welcomed its first Airbus A320neo with the plane touching down at Bahrain International Airport earlier.Following its delivery from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France, the aircraft wi…
Oman Air rolls out new range of in-flight amenities
Oman Air has made premium comfort amenities available for all on selected flights in time for Eid Al Adha.The carrier – considered the Middle East’s Leading Airline – Economy Class a…
Raffles Singapore unveils culinary line-up ahead of 2019 re-opening
Raffles Singapore has unveiled its new line-up of dining experiences, which combine the hotel’s much-loved culinary traditions with contemporary dining concepts by renowned celebrity chefs.Each …
Park Regis Aveda, Kumarakom, opens to guests
StayWell Holdings has announced the opening of the hotel Park Regis Aveda in Kumarakom.Located on Kerala’s fabled Malabar Coast, Kumarakom is in a regional tourism hub.The region is famous for i…
All Nippon Airways rolls-out new on-board cellar
All Nippon Airways has renewed its wine line up and added new Japanese sakes to its in-flight menu.The journey to the new wine selection began August 2017 when 30 experts from around the world reviewe…
Mingozzi takes up culinary leadership of Kanuhura, Maldives
Chef Michele Mingozzi has joined Kanuhura, Maldives, with strong international experience and reputation, having worked in numerous remarkable fine-dining establishments around the world.His experienc…
Star Clippers alters Indonesian itinerary after quake
Star Clippers has changed two Indonesian itineraries following the earthquake near the island of Lombok.The tall ship Star Clipper will do a modified itinerary for the next two sailings. There’s…