(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has announced the opening of NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort on September 1, 2024, marking the debut of the NH Hotels & Resorts brand in the Indian Ocean. Located in South Ari Atoll, Maldives, the resort offers 51 deluxe suites and villas, providing guests with access to world-class diving and snorkeling… Read the full press release
Seasoned Hospitality Veteran Returns to Minor Hotels to Manage Four of its Properties in the Southeast Asia Countries (IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has appointed Torsten Richter as the new Area General Manager for Malaysia and Indonesia, as well as the General Manager of Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, effective July 1st, 2024. Richter brings… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Air Astana and Japan Airlines (JAL) have signed a codeshare agreement to enhance connectivity between Kazakhstan and Japan. The partnership will allow passengers to book flights on both airlines for a seamless travel experience, particularly with the launch of a new Almaty-Tokyo route in spring 2026. This agreement marks a significant expansion for… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Royal Caribbean International is launching a new loyalty programme called “Upper Deck” on 3 September 2024, specifically for travel agents in the U.K. and Ireland. This revamped programme allows agents to earn increased rewards based on the value of their bookings, with potential earnings of up to £500 per booking. Additionally, agents who… Read the full press release
Passengers can now book one ticket encompassing both Qatar Airways and Maldivian flights A plethora of new benefits include increased booking choices, competitive fares, and co-ordinated flight schedules (IN SHORT) Qatar Airways has partnered with Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, to offer a more seamless travel experience for passengers. This new interline agreement… Read the full press release