British Airways has announced that it is launching a brand-new pilot cadet programme that will fund training for up to 60 aspiring pilots a year. The creation of the British Airways Speedbird Pilot Academy will see the cost barrier of training to become an airline pilot removed, making the profession much more accessible. Successful candidates…
Baglioni Hotels & Resorts announces new opening in Forte dei Marmi
Baglioni Hotels & Resorts, the leading luxury Italian hotel Collection, is thrilled to announce its new management takeover in the beautiful Italian seaside town of Forte dei Marmi in Tuscany. The brand plans to embark on an exciting renovation project to transform the former “Paradiso al Mare” 3-star hotel on Via Machiavelli into a 5-star…
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company announces grand reopening of renovated Original Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop in San Francisco
Ghirardelli Chocolate Company announced it will reopen its flagship store, the Original Ghirardelli Chocolate & Ice Cream Shop, at Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. After a six-month renovation of the historic building, the store celebrates Ghirardelli’s history and craftsmanship as a U.S. chocolate pioneer and the company’s legacy in San Francisco dating back to the…
Hong Kong Tourism Board announces senior appointment in Southeast Asia
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that Raymond Chan, Regional Director of Southeast Asia, will be relocating back to Hong Kong to assume the position of General Manager, Events & Product Development, effective 1 July 2023. Martin Gwee has been appointed Director, Southeast Asia to lead the development and implementation of the HKTB’s marketing…
Trip.com Group announces RMB 1 billion childcare subsidy for global employees
Trip.com Group has announced a childcare subsidy for its global employees. Employees who have been with the company for three years or more will receive an annual cash bonus of RMB 10,000 for each newborn child every year from the child’s first birthday until the child reaches the age of five. The company plans to…
TUI announces Ant & Dec as their ‘Happiness Ambassadors’
TUI UK has appointed the nation’s favourite duo, Ant & Dec to bring holiday inspired fun and smiles to Brits. The Geordie pair will share their mischievous plans as they define their new roles as TUI’s ‘Happiness Ambassadors’. Launching on the 28th June, the social media campaign will focus on how TUI create ‘happy’ every…
Saudi Arabia announces new instant e-visa options for visitors
Saudi Arabia recently announced new instant e-visa options that will facilitate UK, US, and Schengen visa holders, as well as permanent residents of the UK, US, and any EU country to obtain tourist e-visas to Saudi through www.mofa.gov.sa. Saudi Arabia previously extended regulations to provide visas upon arrival to the six categories, and this comes as…
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji announces a new era in cruise experiences with the arrival of MS Caledonian Sky
Captain Cook Cruises Fiji has announced a new era of small-ship luxury expedition cruising in Fiji. MS Caledonian Sky will replace MV Reef Endeavour and embark on a raft of new high-end cruise experiences not yet seen in Fiji. MS Caledonian Sky will start exploring Fiji from November 11, 2023, and will sail from Nadi.…
British Airways announces exclusive new Whispering Angel lounge bar at Heathrow terminal 5
British Airways has announced plans for an exclusive Whispering Angel lounge bar, becoming the first airline to have a bespoke bar dedicated to the famed rosé wine. The bespoke bar, which will exclusively offer Caves d’Esclans’ Whispering Angel rosé, will be located in the airline’s lounge at Terminal 5 B at London Heathrow – often referred to…
dnata announces further global green initiatives
Dnata, a global air and travel services provider, continues its efforts to meet its pledge of reducing its carbon footprint and waste to landfill by 20% by 2024 as part of its two-year green operations strategy. The company’s recent key initiatives include continued significant investment in infrastructure, green ground support solutions and process improvement. In June 2022, dnata announced…
