Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has delivered on its pledge of expansion and enhanced connectivity by launching service to three major destinations. First flights to Dusseldorf, Germany (DUS) began on 28 September, followed by Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH) on 29 September and Osaka, Japan (KIX) on 1 October. Meanwhile, the airline…
The Galleria Al Maryah Island’s remarkable 10-year journey
Abu Dhabi’s distinguished lifestyle destination The Galleria Al Maryah Island is proud to commemorate a significant milestone in redefining luxury experiences. Celebrating “A Decade of Luxury” since its inauguration and in anticipation for the celebrations to come, The Galleria is rejoicing in a remarkable 10-year journey of luxury. Since its inception in 2013, The Galleria has…
Kenya set for 25 new hotels this year
Investors are building 25 new hotels in Kenya this year, seeking to tap into the recovery of domestic and international travel. This will mark an increase from 24 new units that were established in 2022, according to The Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Africa report from the W Hospitality Group. The ongoing and planned construction will…
KQ Increases Weekly Flights To London
Passengers flying Kenya Airways (KQ) to the United Kingdom in a month’s time will choose between a morning and an evening flight, as the airline doubles its flights to London per day. The two long-haul flights per day which start at the end of October, will see weekly flights between Nairobi and London increase to…
Marriott International continues affordable midscale growth with announcement of Four Points Express by Sheraton
The new conversion-friendly midscale brand has been developed for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Marriott International, Inc. announced the launch of Four Points Express by Sheraton, designed for the midscale segment. This new brand is a response to growing consumer demand for reliable yet affordable accommodation in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Consistent with the…
Eurowings focuses on northern lights as a tourist magnet
As the summer season draws to a close, the travel season continues at Eurowings: with fascinating winter landscapes in Scandinavia, sunny destinations far away from Europe, and exciting metropolises, Germany’s largest airline is offering a varied portfolio in the winter of 2023/24 for everyone who still has a few vacation days left. In particular, Eurowings is…
Scheduled departures from the UK to hit 96% of December 2019 levels this ski season
Ski season data from aviation analytics firm Cirium and Ski Solutions, shows that scheduled December flight departures from the UK, have almost reached pre-pandemic levels (96%). Meanwhile, Ski Solutions has seen revenue from booked ski trips departing in December 2023rise 10% year-on-year, as travellers continue to seek premium leisure and adventure holidays over the Christmas…
Vietjet Aviation Academy becomes part of the IATA International Training Network
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Vietjet Air have signed a training agreement appointing Vietjet Aviation Academy as IATA’s latest Regional Training Partner (RTP) in Vietnam. As an IATA RTP, Vietjet Aviation Academy will offer IATA Training courses designed by industry experts. These courses are internationally recognised training programmes which are updated frequently to…
IATA: No Stone Unturned Towards Nett Zero Carbon Emissions
With the latest results from the IATA Fuel Efficiency Gap Analysis (FEGA), the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reemphasised that every drop of fuel counts in the aviation industry’s goal to achieve nett zero carbon emissions by 2050. LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) is one of the airlines participating in the FEGA, which discovered an opportunity to…
Yas Island lights up in green to commemorate the 93rd Saudi National Day
Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, illuminated its world-class attractions in vibrant green on September 23rd, in celebration of Saudi Arabia’s National Day. As the Kingdom marks its 93rd anniversary, Yas Island delighted visitors on the day with its award-winning attractions changing colors for a picture-perfect moment at the capital’s leading leisure and entertainment destination. Spectators watched…