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Malcolm Ginsberg, owner and Editor-in-Chief of Business Travel News (Business Travel News Ltd), is to step down at his 80th birthday in October.
Originally called ABTN (Air & Business Travel News) and founded by the late John Pointer, a travel …
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Chalk and cheese from across the Atlantic.
American cruise ships have been most welcome in European ports during the summer months as long ago as anyone can remember.
What is different in 2022 is the arrival for a full season of two ship…
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Jeff Mills, BTN’s Editor-at-Large, asks have we seen the last of really civilised business travel?
Some comments made by the Indian airline Vistara’s Chief Executive Officer, Vinod Kannan, who was in London last week to formally launch …
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The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has upgraded its Sri Lanka travel advisory. Only essential travel to the country is recommended owing to "ongoing political and economic instability".
It follows several weeks of unrest in the country, which led t…
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Travel advice for those visiting European Union countries has been updated by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in a bid to clarify the requirements for passport validity.
It follows confusion among travellers and reports of…
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The requirement to wear face masks in airports and on board European flights has been dropped from today (16 May) following EU authorities’ ruling that the practice is “no longer recommended”.
The update was issued last Wedn…
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EasyJet is reducing the number of seats on its UK A319 aircraft this summer, to allow it to operate the planes with three cabin crew members instead of four. Civil Aviation Authority rules state that airlines must have one cabin crew member for every 50 passen…
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The first venture of Gleneagles Hotel beyond the Perthshire hills in its almost 100-year history, the Gleneagles Townhouse in Edinburgh, plans to open its doors on Monday 6 June.
The 33-bedroom hotel, members’ club and all-day restaurant, bas…
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Daily flights between London’s Heathrow (LHR) and Hong Kong are to be restarted by Cathay Pacific next month as strict Covid rules start being lifted in the former Crown Colony.
A spokesperson for the airline said it plans to reinstate the da…
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Private jet airport Farnborough and yacht brokerage company Edmiston have announced a collaboration deal to provide a fully immersive experience for passengers travelling through the airport. This follows a similar deal between Edmiston and London Heliport.&nb…
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A senior management shake-up at British Airways (BA) has been confirmed as it tackles issues ranging from IT failures to staff shortages and flight cancellations.
Four new roles in the leadership team have been created as the airline navigates what…
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A new summer menu for Business Premier passengers has been introduced by Eurostar. The on-board menu, designed by chef Raymond Blanc of Manoir aux Quat'Saisons fame, features dishes inspired by destinations on Eurostar’s network and sets out to champion …
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A zero emissions transatlantic flight is expected to happen in 2023 according to UK Transport Minister Grant Shapps speaking in the United States last week.
Such a sortie would “usher in a new era of guilt-free flying in the coming decades&rd…
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A humanitarian hub has been set up at Luton Airport to provide practical support for air passengers arriving from war-torn Ukraine.
Organised by Bedfordshire’s Local Resilience Forum which brings together partners such as local authorities, N…
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The cost of operating into Heathrow has been blamed for the termination of the Loganair services to and from Teesside
With effect from 25 May the twice daily operation is stopping, leaving only the daily Isle of Man flights to give Loganair …
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COMMENT: Speeding and the motorist
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Munich for SWISS Air.
SWISS International Air Lines is enhancing its cooperation with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) to serve new destinations.
The previous cooperation allowed passengers to travel between Zurich International Airport and…
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Aspire, Britain’s largest airport lounge operator is going even more global.
Owner Swissport is accelerating the global expansion of the brand, with three additional lounges in the United States.
Between January and March Swissport…
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The former headquarters of the Banco de Andalucía has come to life as Querencia de Sevilla, Autograph Collection.
A symbolic building in the heart of the historic centre of the city, the hotel offers magnificent views of the Giralda bell to…
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Situated in the heart of the historic part of Istanbul, Radisson has announced the opening of Royan Hotel Hagia Sophia.
Ramsay Rankoussi, Vice President, Development, Africa & Turkey at Radisson Hotel Group, explains the rationale:
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Global Travel News -
The group’s first hotel in Northern Europe will be situated on the island of Kungsholmen
by Mark Caswell at Sun, 17 Mar 2024 02:00:03 +0000
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GHA DISCOVERY members will now be able to earn Discovery Dollars and tier credits on reservations with Plum Guide.
by Hannah Brandler at Sat, 16 Mar 2024 02:00:33 +0000
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The 155-room property will be housed within the former Copthorne Hotel Sheffield which closed in June 2020
by Mark Caswell at Sat, 16 Mar 2024 02:00:14 +0000
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IHCL announced the opening of Scenic Munnar - IHCL SeleQtions hotel in Kerala
by Anithya Balachandran at Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:03:10 +0000
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Daily summer seasonal flights are now operating from both Boston and New York JFK to Dublin
by Mark Caswell at Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:55:10 +0000
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Singapore Airlines has unveiled its revamped Premium Economy Class experience, slated for launch on March 31, 2024
by Anithya Balachandran at Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:58:35 +0000
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The group currently operates around 35 properties in the US and UK, including hotels in Cambridge and Oxford
by Mark Caswell at Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:55:03 +0000
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The 296-key property has undergone a US$20 million refurbishment
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Fri, 15 Mar 2024 07:49:02 +0000
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Businesses today all have unique travel needs, and one solution doesn’t fit all. Qatar Airways understands this, and has worked to provide tailored business travel solutions to address these unique needs.
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Fri, 15 Mar 2024 04:00:24 +0000
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Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority and Oman Ministry of Heritage and Tourism have teamed up for a unified summer travel campaign inviting travellers to discover both locations in a single trip filled with twice the experiences.
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at…
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A new Bateel Boutique and Café Bateel will open at the InterContinental Al Ahsa, bringing its organic dates and luxury gourmet products to discerning guests
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Fri, 15 Mar 2024 03:25:51 +0000
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The promotion runs until 20 March, for travel until 30 June, 2024
by Mark Caswell at Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:00:28 +0000
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The new premium economy service will include improved meal and beverage options and a new amenity kit, and will launch on 31 March, 2024.
by Tamsin Cocks at Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:00:11 +0000
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Alstom and SLC Rail want to operate a new service under the Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway brand
by Mark Caswell at Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:42:39 +0000
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Entry level members of the carrier’s loyalty programme will now board ahead of other customers travelling in Economy Classic and Economy Light
by Mark Caswell at Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:04:37 +0000
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The APAC region is poised to see the most rapid growth in passenger traffic globally over the long term
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:38:27 +0000
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The airline says the Haneda route has seen “excellent results in terms of load factor” since it was inaugurated at the end of 2022
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:19:40 +0000
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Lagardère Travel Retail has teamed up with acclaimed French pastry chef Christophe Adam to bring his L’Éclair de Genie café, famed for their fine pastries, to Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3.
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:32:45 +0000
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Four Points by Sheraton Al Ain has just opened with a refreshed and operationally upgraded property that has taken over and rebranded the previous Hili Rayhaan by Rotana
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:30:05 +0000
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Miral Destinations, which manages Saadiyat Island and Yas Island Abu Dhabi, has partnered with Sprinklr to incorporate AI-powered chatbots into their customer service offerings.
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:28:53 +0000
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