Swoop, Canada’s ultra-low-fare airline and subsidiary of WestJet Airlines Ltd., released its 2020 summer schedule, announcing increased service and three new destinations. Starting in April 2020, Swoop’s newest routes will take travellers to two new domestic destinations including Victoria, Kamloops, and one U.S. destination, San Diego. With summer being a busy travel season for Canadians, […]
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Silversea unveils new theatrical performances for 2020
The industry-leading ultra-luxury cruise line Silversea unveiled a collection of new theatrical performances and entertainment concepts planned for select ships for 2020–each developed in exclusive collaboration with renowned Luna Rossa Productions. The reimagined program will enrich onboard entertainment options across a selection of ships from December 6, 2019—most notably, aboard Silver Moon from the ship’s launch on […]
flydubai celebrated its inaugural flight to Yangon, Myanmar
Dubai-based airline flydubai celebrated its inaugural flight to Yangon, Myanmar, expanding its network to include Southeast Asia. The new daily flights have codeshare with Emirates and will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB). Emirates will codeshare on this route and for bookings under the codeshare, Emirates passengers will receive complimentary meals and the […]
Avis Budget Group surpasses 200,000 connected car threshold globally
Avis Budget Group announced that it has surpassed the 200,000 connected car threshold globally, a significant marker on its journey to fully connecting its fleet of more than 600,000 vehicles. To date, the company has seen numerous benefits, including reduced costs thanks to new operational efficiencies; increased revenue from better recovery of costs; happier customers […]
Marriott International to bring the W Brand to Cairo, Egypt
Marriott International has announced it has entered into an agreement with Landmark Sabbour to bring the W Brand’s bold design, signature Whatever/Whenever® service and innovative programming to Cairo, underscoring the growing demand for luxury in Egypt. Expected to open in 2024, W Cairo will be situated in 1-Ninety – a 300,000 sqm mixed-use development in […]
Air Doctor helps travelers locate local physicians globally
Offering relief to individuals, families and business travelers while abroad, Air Doctor is providing a revolutionary complementary service to traditional traveller health insurance. Saving vacationers and foreign business travelers, visitors who fall ill can now use an app to schedule doctor appointments while abroad and receive service from a private, pre-screened practitioner, in their native language. Regardless of how they […]
MAG, the first airport offering safe, child-friendly WiFi
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has become the first airport operator in the UK to be certified as offering safe, child-friendly WiFi to its passengers. The move means that passengers at all its airport will now have the ultimate reassurance that the airport’s free WiFi network will filter out inappropriate content, so they can be confident […]
SBI Card, Vistara launch premium credit card
SBI Card and Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier, have joined hands to launch a one-of-its-kind premium credit card for travel savvy urban Indians. Launched in two variants, Club Vistara SBI Card PRIME and Club Vistara SBI Card, the new card has been designed to offer a rewarding travel experience to cardholders, through unique benefits and […]
Sofitel Hotels & Resorts announces opening of Sofitel Istanbul Taksim
The brand’s first luxury property in Turkey, Sofitel Istanbul Taksim, brings French art-de-vivre and modern luxury to one of Europe’s most historic and culturally rich city centers. The hotel officially opened in early November in Taksim Square, known as the heart of modern Istanbul, where both locals and visitors shop, dine and spend time taking […]
Hyatt announces first Hyatt property in the Czech Republic
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement for the first Hyatt property in the Czech Republic. The ‘Sugar Palace’ hotel project, currently being developed by UBM Development AG, will become the new Andaz Prague. The growing demand in Europe for unique experiences and personalized service has led to […]