Dusit Hotels and Resorts, under Dusit International, has become the first hotel chains in Thailand to offer 100% organic rice across its entire portfolio of properties nationwide. Bringing nutritional benefits to guests, customers, and employees, and sustainable income gains and life-changing developments to agricultural communities in the kingdom’s Thung Kula Rong Hai area, specifically Surin and Sisaket provinces. Driven…
Give a ‘Gift of a Lifetime’ from Qatar Airways
Celebrate this upcoming holiday season by giving your family and friends the gift of a lifetime with FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 complete travel packages exclusively from Qatar Airways. The all-inclusive packages will set fans on a seamless journey to experience the first ever FIFA World Cup in the Middle East this holiday season. Fans…
Qantas Outlines Its Christmas Strategy Plan
Qantas has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to address the service disruptions that have plagued the company in recent times, including the reduction of its aircraft capacity by one-fifth and the expenditure of an additional $200 million on more staffing. Qantas announced on Thursday that it would reserve up to 20 of its planes to avoid…
IATA’s WPS to take place from1-3 Nov in Bahrain
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ‘Unlocking Value Creation by Putting the Customer First’ will be the theme of the 2022 World Passenger Symposium (WPS). The event will take place 1-3 November 2022 at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain with Gulf Air as the host airline. “Like any business, airlines are…
Wizz Air celebrates arrival of 170th airbus aircraft
Wizz Air celebrated the arrival of its 170th Airbus aircraft, which will support operations at Catania International Airport. Wizz Air operates a fleet of ultramodern Airbus A320 family aircraft and is the largest operator of this aircraft type in Europe. Owain Jones, chief development officer at Wizz Air, said: “We are currently the largest operator of…
Pacific Whale Foundation announces ‘Welcome Home the Whales 2022’
Marine conservation nonprofit partners with Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery to host fundraiser in Upcountry Maui. Presented in partnership with Ocean Vodka Organic Farm and Distillery, Welcome Home the Whales celebrates the annual return of humpback whales to Maui Nui waters with an in-person fundraising event Nov. 17 and an online auction, which begins 4 Nov.…
IndiGo introduces eight new flights ahead of Diwali
IndiGo is working on expanding its domestic flight network in India, and moving towards the goal, the company has added eight more flights on various routes in its winter 2022 timetable. Sanjay Kumar, chief strategy and revenue officer, IndiGo, said: “We are pleased to enhance connectivity and accessibility by introducing exclusive flights on new domestic…
Oman Air to shift to Mopa airport in Goa
The Middle East-based carrier officially announces plans to shift flights to new Greenfield International Airport at Mopa. The airlines in a communication released to its frequent fliers said that all Oman Air flights arriving and departing from Goa will operate from new Mopa International Airport from 1 January 2023. “Dear Guest, beginning 1 January 2023, all…
Arabian Travel Market 2023 launches sustainable stand award
ATM introduces a ‘Best Stand Build Incorporating Sustainability Initiatives’ for the 2023 annual exhibitor awards to recognise exhibitors that have made exceptional efforts to reduce their environmental impact and support the UAE’s net zero commitment. Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 1–4 May 2023, will feature…
TUI selects Embraer E195-E2
TUI Group has selected Embraer’s E195-E2, the quietest and most efficient aircraft under 150 seats, to join the TUI fly Belgium fleet. TUI will take delivery of three E195-E2 from AerCap on long-term lease. The aircraft, from AerCap’s existing fleet and powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, will be delivered in a comfortable 136…