Daily Archives: August 4, 2025

Blue Islands Launches Direct Festive Flights for Channel Islanders to Bruges Christmas Markets

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(IN SHORT) Blue Islands will operate direct flights from Guernsey and Jersey to Ostend this December, offering day-return, two-night and three-night festive packages to Bruges. Each booking includes hold luggage and a coach transfer to Bruges’ city centre, where visitors can enjoy the Winter Glow festival, Christmas markets, mulled wine, boutique shopping, and seasonal attractions… Read the full news article

Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Çeşme Reopens After Nine-Month Eco-Focused Transformation

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(IN SHORT) Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Çeşme has reopened following a nine-month, 360-degree renovation that refreshed guest rooms, public areas, restaurants and outdoor spaces. The project, guided by Radisson Hotel Group’s “Brilliant Basics” standards, introduced premium bedding, smart room technology, enhanced soundproofing and robust safety systems. Emphasizing sustainability, the resort employed eco-friendly materials and… Read the full news article

Samsung Wallet Partnership Streamlines TAP Air Portugal’s Digital Travel Experience

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(IN SHORT) TAP Air Portugal has teamed up with Samsung to become the first airline in Portugal to support Samsung Wallet, offering passengers a seamless, secure digital travel experience. Samsung-enabled users can add TAP boarding passes and their Miles&Go loyalty cards directly into the Wallet app, benefitting from Samsung Knox security. TAP’s Digital & eCommerce… Read the full news article

Major Progress at Christchurch Airport with First Panels Installed at Kōwhai Park Solar Farm

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(IN SHORT) The Kōwhai Park solar farm at Christchurch Airport has marked the installation and sign-off of its first row of solar panels—the ‘Golden Row.’ Delivered by a partnership between Lightsource bp, Contact Energy, and the airport authority, the 168 MW DC project spans 230 hectares and will generate enough clean electricity to power more… Read the full news article

Fourth Daily Dubai to London Gatwick Rotation Enhances Emirates’ Evening Connectivity

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(IN SHORT) Emirates will launch a fourth daily flight between Dubai and London Gatwick on 8 February 2026, operated by its new Airbus A350-900. The service, EK069/070, departs Dubai at 17:05 and returns from Gatwick at 23:55, serving as the last daily connection on the route in both directions. Equipped with 32 lie-flat Business Class… Read the full news article

Minor Hotels Partners with Kajima and Al Wathba to Launch First Avani Property in Historic District

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(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has begun building its first Avani property in Singapore’s historic Tanjong Pagar district, partnering with Kajima Development and Al Wathba Investment. The 14-storey, 200-key lifestyle hotel at 24 Peck Seah Street is expected to open in Q2 2027. Over 50 dignitaries, including senior executives from Minor International, Kajima Development, Al Wathba… Read the full news article