Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has signed a franchise agreement with Annexum to develop two hotels totalling 480 rooms in Rotterdam. Mainport Hotel Rotterdam Curio Collection by Hilton and DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre are due to open in 2024 following renovations, during which both hotels will remain operational and will be trading as Hilton affiliate hotels. Investment…
Virgin Australia expands long-term partnership with Sabre
Sabre Corporation has strengthened and expanded its relationship with Virgin Australia to allow the carrier to deliver improved retailing capability while supporting its growth objectives. Through Sabre’s scalable, intelligent solutions, Virgin Australia will be able to create fares and offers alongside a future-focused distribution strategy to get those offers in front of the right buyers and travelers. “We’ve had a strong…
SGMYTRIPS expands and partners with international platforms
SGMYTRIPS, a provider of private transport from Singapore to Malaysia, has announced its expansion and partnership with several international platforms. Through cooperation with these platforms, SGMYTRIPS aims to serve the increasing number of international travellers visiting Malaysia. With the resumption and rise of international travel due to all COVID-19-related border measures having been lifted, an…
FlyArystan expands international network
FlyArystan, Kazakhstan’s Low-Cost Airline, continues to expand its international network with new services to India and Central Asia being launched in the next two months. FlyArystan, part of the Air Astana Group, operates a fleet of 16 A320s and will add two more Airbus A320neo aircraft to its fleet by the end of 2023 to…
Emirates Group expands collaboration with PwC’s Academy
The Emirates Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) this week with PwC’s Academy at the Group’s headquarters in Dubai, reinforcing its commitment to facilitate industry-leading training and certification for its Emirati workforce. The MoU was signed by Manal Al Soori, Emirates Group’s Vice President Human Resources, Emiratisation and People Experience, and Taimur Ali Mir,…
Four Points by Sheraton expands in UK with opening of Edinburgh Hotel
Four Points by Sheraton, part of Marriott International’s global brand portfolio, is set to open its first Four Points hotel in the heart of Edinburgh, marking the brand’s first in Scotland and second Four Points property in the UK. The hotel consists of 69 stylish guestrooms across 4 floors, onsite bar and Italian restaurant, all…
OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels expands beachfront portfolio with new Kaua‘i Resort in Hawaii
OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels has announced that it will be investing further in its home market of Hawaii with a planned acquisition at Kaua‘i Beach Resort & Spa. Located in the town of Līhu‘e on the ‘Garden Island’ of Kaua‘i, the resort spans 25 lush acres of beachfront property and features 350 guestrooms with unparalleled…
Qatar Airways expands network in Turkey with new route to Trabzon
Qatar Airways has landed its inaugural flight to the Turkish city of Trabzon. The non-stop service is operating with the Airbus A320 aircraft three times weekly on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The new route expands Qatar Airways’ footprint in Türkiye and strengthens its global network of more than 160 destinations. Onboard QR319, the flight was…
Vistara expands bilateral codeshare with Lufthansa
Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has expanded its codeshare partnership with Lufthansa, one of Europe’s premier airlines, enabling enhanced connectivity to Vistara customers while travelling across Europe. As a result of this agreement, the 12 key destinations that get included in Vistara’s network are Amsterdam (AMS),…
Crystal Ski Holidays expands ‘Slope Starters’ offering
Following on from the success of Crystal Ski Holidays’ first ‘Slope Starters’ week which took place in March 2023, the company has expanded its offering for apprehensive beginner skiers and boarders, now offering packages to Arinsal, Andorra in addition to Flaine, France. Slope Starters is designed with the beginner skiing and snowboarding community in mind…
