(IN SHORT) The cast of Made in Chelsea, including stars like Ruby Adler and Sam Prince, ushered in the new year at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, filming the first three episodes of series 29 in January. The five-star resort, opened in April 2023, hosted the group in the Baa Atoll, where they enjoyed wellness activities,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen welcomes Chadi Chemaly as its new General Manager, coinciding with the city’s springtime bloom. With over two decades of luxury hospitality experience spanning the Americas, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, Chadi brings a wealth of expertise from his beginnings in Charlotte, North Carolina, to leadership roles in Saudi… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resort and Residences Anguilla will host Chef Eran Tibi for an exclusive pop-up at Bamboo Bar and Grill from April 15-19, 2025, following his popular 2023 visit. Collaborating with Executive Chef Emmanuel Calderon, the Tel Aviv-born chef will present his modern Eastern Mediterranean cuisine, inspired by Tunisian, Syrian, Israeli, and Greek… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel George V in Paris has once again earned accolades from the Michelin Guide, with its restaurants Le Cinq, L’Orangerie, and Le George retaining their stars, totaling six Michelin stars and one Green Star—a record-setting feat for any hotel in Europe and the Middle East. General Manager Thibaut Drege credits the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Iberia’s newly released winter schedule for short and medium-haul routes highlights a stable and expanded program, with Rovaniemi, Innsbruck, and Tromso leading as the fastest-growing destinations. Italy sees increased service, particularly to Rome with 44 weekly flights for the 2025 Jubilee, totaling 380,000 seats. France retains its position as Iberia’s largest market, offering… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Ryanair, Europe’s top airline, launched its first monthly “Prime” seat sale on March 31, offering members a €60 discount on return flights for the May bank holiday weekend. This promotion allows Prime subscribers to recover almost the entire €79 cost of their annual membership within the first month, alongside enjoying €420 in yearly… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Finavia is significantly expanding its international air network for the summer season, with direct flights now serving 116 destinations globally. This expansion includes both new route launches and increased weekly frequencies on existing routes, with a strong focus on connecting Finland to major European cities and popular Mediterranean tourist hotspots. Finnish Lapland continues… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Green Key Global, a sustainability certification leader co-owned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC), has launched Green Key Ready, an introductory program marking the one-year milestone of their partnership. Aimed at hotels new to sustainability or with limited resources, this initiative offers a cost-effective… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Auckland Airport is set to discount its airline passenger charges over the next two years following the Commerce Commission’s final report on Price Setting Event 4 (PSE4). The discounts will adjust charges to approximately $9.00 for regional travel, $12.80 for domestic jet travel, and $38.90 for international travel, reflecting a revised targeted return… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Japan Airlines (JAL) is set to reopen the Sakura Lounge for international travelers at Nagoya’s Chubu Centrair International Airport on March 31, 2025. The lounge, which originally opened in 2005 and was closed in March 2020 due to COVID-19, has been completely renovated with a new interior design and updated culinary offerings. Notable… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Japan Airlines (JAL) continues to build bridges through travel with its “DREAM MILES PASS” project, which was initiated last fall in collaboration with JAL Mileage Bank (JMB) members. The project supports dreamers, similar to the inspirational journey of Shohei Ohtani, by providing travel assistance through DREAM MILES PASS tickets. In the first phase,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Japan Airlines (JAL) will soon offer an enhanced inflight entertainment experience by incorporating Paramount+ into its onboard services. Beginning in April 2025, passengers traveling on JAL international flights will be treated to a selection of hit shows from Paramount+, with domestic flights set to adopt the service in May 2025. This initiative makes… Read the full news article