Monthly Archives: January 2024

Spring 2024 Broadway Lineup Unveiled: Nine Must-See Shows for New York City Travelers

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(IN SHORT) Broadway Inbound’s “The Broadway Collection” introduces nine exciting Broadway shows for travelers visiting New York City in spring 2024. These productions include “The Notebook,” “Water for Elephants,” “The Who’s Tommy,” “The Outsiders,” “Lempicka,” “Suffs,” “Hell’s Kitchen,” “The Heart of Rock and Roll,” and “The Great Gatsby,” each offering a unique and captivating theatrical… Read the full press release

Explore Goa on Two Wheels: Rent My Bike Offers Easy and Safe Bike Rentals in Calangute

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(IN SHORT) Rent My Bike (RMB), a leading bike rental company in India, invites tourists to experience hassle-free bike rental services in Calangute, Goa. Travelers can conveniently book rental bikes through their website, www.rentmybike.co.in, offering the freedom to explore Goa’s beautiful beaches, vibrant markets, and rich cultural heritage. Calangute, renowned for its beaches and adventure… Read the full press release

Eastside Awards Celebrates Community Excellence with Record-Breaking Success

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(IN SHORT) The Eastside Awards, in partnership with George Best Belfast City Airport, celebrated its most successful year yet, with nearly 14,000 public votes cast across seven categories to recognize outstanding achievements in East Belfast. The awards ceremony, held at Hastings Stormont Hotel, honored individuals and organizations making significant contributions to the community. Notable winners… Read the full press release

Chicago Department of Aviation and City Colleges Host Aviation Job Fair to Connect Jobseekers with Career Opportunities in the Industry

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The Jan. 31 event will connect jobseekers with aviation professionals and industry-leading companies (IN SHORT) The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and City Colleges of Chicago are partnering to host an Aviation Job Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Olive-Harvey College. The fair, open to individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels, aims to connect… Read the full press release

Marriott Bonvoy Launches Global Promotion Offering Bonus Points and Elite Night Credits

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Members will say “1,000 times yes” to earning up to 76,000 bonus points and higher elite status! (IN SHORT) Marriott Bonvoy, the travel program by Marriott International, is reintroducing its popular global promotion, allowing registered members to earn 1,000 bonus points and one bonus Elite Night Credit for each night of their stay from February… Read the full press release

IHG Hotels & Resorts Re-Enters Swedish Market with voco Stockholm Kista

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The 201-room hotel is expected to open its doors in the second half of 2024. (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts, a leading global hotel company, has signed a franchise agreement with Mogotel and development partner Revelop, marking the return of IHG to the Swedish market with voco Stockholm Kista. This move aligns with IHG’s… Read the full press release

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Makes Grand Entrance into Auckland’s Waterfront with Debut of InterContinental Auckland

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(IN SHORT) InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, a part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has marked its presence in New Zealand’s largest city with the unveiling of InterContinental Auckland. Located on the waterfront at One Queen Street within the Commercial Bay lifestyle precinct, the hotel boasts 139 elegantly designed guestrooms and suites… Read the full press release

IHG Announces First Holiday Inn & Suites Property in Europe, Set to Open in Budapest

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New 170-room ‘& Suites’ Holiday Inn hotel in Hungarian capital expected to open H2 2026. Collaboration with partners Chain Bridge Ventures Ltd and Mogotel Hotel Group (IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global hotel company, has revealed its first Holiday Inn & Suites property in Europe with the signing of “Holiday Inn & Suites… Read the full press release

UAE Schools Soar to Success at Emirates Aviation University’s Water Rocket Competition in Partnership with Boeing

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(IN SHORT) Emirates Aviation University’s seventh Water Rocket Competition, held in collaboration with Boeing, saw 202 students from 24 UAE schools in grades 11 and 12 participate. The challenge involved building water rockets powered solely by water and air pressure and launching them at a 45-degree angle. Students showcased their creativity by designing nose cones… Read the full press release

Emirates Joins The Solent Cluster in Pioneering Effort to Reduce CO2 Emissions in UK’s South Coast

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has made history by becoming the first international airline to become a member of The Solent Cluster, a UK-based initiative aimed at promoting low-carbon investments and reducing CO2 emissions in the South Coast of England. The Solent Cluster is a collaborative effort involving international organizations, manufacturers, businesses, academic institutions, and more. Emirates… Read the full press release

dnata Travel Group Appoints Lesley Rollo as CEO, UK, to Lead Seven Prominent Brands

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(IN SHORT) dnata Travel Group has named Lesley Rollo as the Chief Executive Officer, UK, responsible for overseeing the operations of the group’s seven UK-based brands. Lesley, who previously served as Managing Director for Travelbag within the dnata Travel Group, brings extensive industry experience to her new role. dnata Travel Group is a division of… Read the full press release

Vistara Honored with ‘ch-aviation Youngest Aircraft Fleet Awards 2024’ for Sustainability and Modernization Efforts

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Also clinches ‘ch-aviation Asia’s 2nd Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2024’ (IN SHORT) Vistara, India’s premier full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has received two prestigious awards at the ‘ch-aviation Youngest Aircraft Fleet Awards 2024.’ The airline was recognized with the “ch-aviation World’s 4th Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2024”… Read the full press release

JAL Group Unveils 2024 Summer Schedule with Exciting Updates for Passengers

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(IN SHORT) The JAL Group has announced its summer schedule for international and domestic routes for the fiscal year 2024. Notable highlights include the launch of daily flights on the Haneda-Doha route from March 31, 2024, along with a Discount Mile Campaign to commemorate the new route. The introduction of A350-1000 aircraft to routes like… Read the full press release

Choice Hotels Makes History by Moving Entire Infrastructure to AWS Cloud

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The all-in move to AWS cements Choice’s technology leadership within the industry, and allows it to deliver cutting-edge services to franchisees (IN SHORT) Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by closing its last data center and becoming the first hotel company to shift its entire system infrastructure to the cloud,… Read the full press release

Iberia and Iberia Express Lead Europe in Punctuality for 2023

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Iberia was the second most punctual airline in Europe and fifth in the world The report was published by Cirium, the global aviation analysis consultancy (IN SHORT) Iberia and Iberia Express have been recognized as the most punctual airlines in Europe in 2023, with Iberia Express claiming the top spot with 84.58% of its flights… Read the full press release

Ryanair Partners with Kiwi.com to Ensure Transparent Pricing for Customers

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KIWI GUARANTEE NO OVERCHARGING FOR RYANAIR FLIGHTS/ANCILLARIES (IN SHORT) Ryanair has entered into a partnership agreement with Kiwi.com, an approved online travel agency (OTA), to provide customers with direct access to Ryanair’s website without screenscraping. Under this agreement, Kiwi.com will offer Ryanair flights and ancillaries to its customers at real prices, eliminating mark-ups. Kiwi customers… Read the full press release

London Luton Airport’s Travel Trends Report Highlights Adventurous Holiday Habits for 2024

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‘Swiftie Stays, ‘Destination Dupes’, and ‘Sistermoons’ are amongst the top travel trends to look out for this year as confidence returns to the travel market Travellers are willing to follow their favourite artist on tour (45%), use holiday time to volunteer abroad (39%) and use AI to book their travel itinerary (27%), new research by… Read the full press release

AirAsia MOVE and Coras Launch Innovative MOVETIX Ticketing Platform

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(IN SHORT) AirAsia MOVE, Asia’s premier travel booking app, has partnered with Coras, a global ticket distribution platform, to introduce MOVETIX, an innovative ticketing platform offering access to over 10,000 global events and activities, alongside flights, hotels, rides, and more, all through a single app. Spearheaded by Hassan Choudhury, CEO of RedRecords, a joint venture… Read the full press release

Finnish Employee Unions’ Political Strike Forces Finnair to Cancel Hundreds of Flights

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(IN SHORT) Employee unions in Finland have announced a political strike against the Finnish Government scheduled for February 1-2, 2024, leading to significant disruptions in Helsinki Airport’s operations and Finnair’s flight schedules. Finnair anticipates canceling approximately 550 flights during this period, affecting the majority of its daily operations. The airline aims to operate only a… Read the full press release

Munich Airport Sees Surge in Air Travel Demand, Expanding Routes to Asia in 2024

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(IN SHORT) Munich Airport is experiencing a significant rise in air travel demand, evident from the increased number of aircraft movements in its 2024 summer flight schedule. Starting on March 31, nine airlines are planning to operate 107 weekly flights to 14 destinations across East and South Asia, reflecting the growing interest in these regions…. Read the full press release

British Airways Expands Routes for 2024, Including Return to London Stansted

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(IN SHORT) British Airways has unveiled its plans for 2024, introducing new long-haul and short-haul routes from various UK airports. London Heathrow will see daily flights to Abu Dhabi starting on April 20, while Izmir, Turkey, will join British Airways’ network from May 18. London Gatwick will offer flights to Agadir, Morocco, from March 31,… Read the full press release

Cathay Pacific Co-Initiates the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition (HKSAFC) to Drive SAF Adoption

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Collaborating with like-minded organisations to further promote the development and use of SAF in Hong Kong (IN SHORT) Cathay Pacific reaffirms its commitment to decarbonizing the aviation industry by co-initiating the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition (HKSAFC) along with the Business Environment Council (BEC) and 13 other founding partners from the sustainable aviation fuel… Read the full press release

Southwest Airlines Offers Additional Flights for Big Game Weekend in Las Vegas

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Las Vegas’ largest airline adds more flights and itineraries from Kansas City and San Francisco for fans to travel to the biggest football game of the year! (IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines is gearing up for the Big Game weekend in Las Vegas by providing extra flights for football enthusiasts from Kansas City and San Francisco…. Read the full press release

Heathrow Airport Teams Up with British Fashion Council for Exclusive Designer Tote Bag Collection

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A collection of exclusive designer bags launches at Heathrow ahead of London Fashion Week The line has been created to mark 30 years of the British Fashion Council NEWGEN initiative To launch the range, Heathrow is offering passengers the chance to win backstage access to London Fashion Week and an overnight stay at Treehouse London… Read the full press release

Reliable Mumbai to Vapi Taxi Services: Mewad Cabs Enhance Safety and Comfort for Travelers

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(IN SHORT) Mewad Cab Services has been operating Mumbai to Vapi taxi services since 2014, bridging the gap between these two vital regions in India. With an impeccable track record and 5-star service ratings, Mewad Cab Services has established itself as a reliable choice for safe and comfortable road transit along the 180-kilometer corridor. They… Read the full press release

Ugandan Children’s Choir Delights Passengers at Manchester Airport During UK and Ireland Tour

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The New Life Choir from Uganda is touring the UK and Ireland on behalf of the charity Abaana, which is raising funds to support Ugandan children in escaping poverty The group of 20 primary school children performed for passengers while they waited for a connecting flight at Manchester Airport and were treated to breakfast and… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean Partners with Inter Miami CF as Official Jersey Sponsor for 2024 Season

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The World’s Largest Cruise Line Debuts as the Club’s Front-of-Jersey Partner in the Upcoming 2024 Campaign (IN SHORT) Royal Caribbean International has become the Official Jersey Partner of Inter Miami CF, one of the Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. Starting from the 2024 season, Royal Caribbean’s logo will feature prominently on Inter Miami’s jerseys. The partnership… Read the full press release

Hyatt Unveils Robust Growth Plans in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East for 2024 and Beyond

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AluaSoul Costa Adeje and Palace de Muro, a Destination by Hyatt property, slated to open in Spain this year, further strengthen Hyatt’s rapidly growing lifestyle brand presence in region. (IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced its ambitious growth strategy for 2024 and beyond in the Europe, Africa, and Middle East (EAME) region, reflecting a record… Read the full press release

Hyatt Announces Upcoming Opening of Hyatt Centric Querétaro in Historic Mexico

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Hyatt Centric Querétaro will mark the second Hyatt Centric property in Mexico (IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation, in partnership with Inmobiliaria Canels and GACO&BA, is set to introduce the Hyatt Centric lifestyle brand to Querétaro, Mexico, a city known for its rich colonial heritage and UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Slated to open in 2025,… Read the full press release

Blue Islands Considers Direct Flights Between Jersey, Luxembourg, and Guernsey Based on Business Community Feedback

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(IN SHORT) Blue Islands is actively engaging with the Channel Islands business community to gauge interest and demand for direct flights between Jersey and Luxembourg, with potential connections to and from Guernsey. Following a recent trial of a direct service to the Isle of Man, the airline is currently evaluating the trial’s results and gathering… Read the full press release