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Almaty, the commercial capital of Kazakhstan, is to again be linked to London.
Air Astana will launch the flights on 12 May, twice weekly on a Thursday and Sunday, with a stopover at Aktau in the western part of the vast country.
A conv…
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A brand established for 30 years and originally Dublin-based, Jurys Inn, is to be retired by its owner the Israeli Group Fattal. Fattal, under the leadership of David Fattal, has announced plans to reflag all the existing properties as Leonardo.
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Soon Thai International will again have competition on the Heathrow – Bangkok route with the return of EVA Air.
EVA has announced that it is to resume its London services with the first flight set for 3 July operating three days per week, dep…
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Springpod is the chosen partner as the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) launches a virtual aviation work experience programme for young people.
Established in 2018 Springpod is a Liverpool-based career network which sources virtual work experie…
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Virgin Atlantic is on the lookout for its next generation of expert engineers, as it launches its apprenticeship and graduate schemes for the first time in three years.
In a move that signals the continuing growth of the aviation indus…
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Previously called Crossrail, the Elizabeth Line will finally open on Tuesday 24 May.
As readers of Business Travel News are probably aware due to the machinations of the present Prime Minster, and his transport guru Dan Moylan (now The Lord Moylan)…
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Your Editor-in-Chief has to admit that in recent times he was apprehended for speeding, 35mph on a Sunday morning in an empty main local thoroughfare. He had no excuse and opted to pay a fine, and take a speed awareness course rather than have points on …
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A new British cruise line gets the Olympic winning treatment.
Local girl and 1992 Barcelona 400 metre women’s hurdle champion Sally Gunnell OBE officially named Ambassador Cruise Line’s first ship, Ambience, at the liners home port Tilb…
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Newcastle is Ryanair’s latest UK base, where it has stationed a pair of 189-seat Boeing 737-800s.
Ryanair is now Newcastle’s second-largest airline with almost 1.1m seats for sale, up by 50% over 2019, the first time it has exceeded th…
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Plymouth Airport – Still here; still worth fighting for.
Raoul Witherall is Chief Executive of FlyPlymouth, the airport start-up founded to acquire, reopen and operate Plymouth Airport.
FlyPlymouth was created by indivi…
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First announced at the start of this year (See BTN 24 January Hyatt at Stratford), Hyatt has announce the official opening of the Hyatt Regency and Hyatt House London Stratford in the Westfield Centre shopping complex.
The openings mark a key momen…
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From last Friday (29 April), fully vaccinated travellers arriving in Western Australia do not have to take any form of Covid test. They also do not have to register for the States travel pass, while wearing masks on public transport and in airports is no…
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Prior to his appearance last Wednesday (27 April) in front of the House of Commons Transport Committee, Transport Minister Grant Shapps hosted a private briefing the previous day with British Airways Chief Sean Doyle.
As far as it is known W…
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Australia’s national carrier Qantas has today (2 May) confirmed an order for 12 Airbus A350-1000s to conquer the final frontier of long-haul travel and enable non-stop flights from Sydney and Melbourne to cities including New York and London from late 20…
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Oslo-based Norse Atlantic Airways is to make its maiden flight Tuesday 14 June with a service to New York Kennedy Airport. Norse plans to operate 12 Boeing 787-9s with 56 recliner seats in Premium Class and 282 seats standard seats in Economy. It will also ad…
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Her Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) has issued a statement following media reports of holidaymakers having to cancel trips due to waiting times for new passports. HMPO added that it was now “seeing unprecedented demand”, after more than 5…
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The major South East Asia hub of Singapore has joined the growing roster of nations to ease Covid entry restrictions.
With infection rates stabilising, the southeast Asian hub has removed the requirement for vaccinated travellers to take a pre-arri…
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Icelandic carrier Play launched its first US route on 20 April, with a Keflavik to Washington Baltimore flight.
The inaugural service used the A321neo, although the A320neo will also be regularly used. It connects with a service from Stanste…
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Destination marketers NYC & Company came to town last week to tell the travel trade what’s on in the city that never sleeps for 2022, and 2023. More than 9,000 new hotel rooms will be coming online this year with the Aman New York, the Ritz-Carlto…
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Terminal 4 could reopen in July says Holland-Kaye.
In a fairly bullish mood Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye has predicted a throughput of 52.8m passengers for 2022 as he announced the airport’s first quarter results last week. In 2019 t…
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Etihad Airways is increasing its flights to Rome with twice-daily trips from November 2024, with super-value fares being offered to celebrate the launch
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Mon, 11 Mar 2024 05:31:44 +0000
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Part of the Media One Hotel Cares programme, the hotel has installed their Ramadan Sharing Fridges at their Dubai Media City location for the month of giving, for the fifth year in a row
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:51:39 +0000
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TRIBE Kraków Stare Miasto is scheduled to open next year and will feature interiors “inspired by David Lynch’s artistic vision”
by Mark Caswell at Sun, 10 Mar 2024 02:00:57 +0000
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More than 100 new rotating seasonal dishes are being introduced, and the carrier is also expanding its pre-order meal service for premium customers
by Mark Caswell at Sun, 10 Mar 2024 02:00:05 +0000
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The operator expects to serve around 294 million passengers this year at its Spanish airports including Madrid Barajas and Barcelona El Prat
by Mark Caswell at Sat, 09 Mar 2024 02:00:43 +0000
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ITA Airways passengers will have access to 28 destinations operated by Aeromexico, and there are plans to expand the carrier’s interline agreement with Emirates into a full codeshare partnership
by Mark Caswell at Sat, 09 Mar 2024 02:00:07 +0000
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The carrier will also increase flights to Hong Kong, Porto and Seoul, and will resume flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai
by Mark Caswell at Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:41:16 +0000
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The opening marks the entry of the Hyatt House brand in the Japanese capital
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:35:51 +0000
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The new route will initially operate three times a week with Airbus A321 neo aircraft
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:52:40 +0000
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The 133-room Halyard at Ropewalks Liverpool features a rooftop fitness centre and Voyagers Restaurant & Bar
by Mark Caswell at Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:32:43 +0000
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Voting is now open for the 23rd edition of the prestigious annual Business Traveller Middle East Awards! Voting will close on 29 March, 2024, and the ceremony will be held on 6 May 2024 in Dubai
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Fri, 08 Mar 2024 06:36:47 +0000
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Former Gucci vice president of brand and client Michael Grieve is the latest in a series of new senior hires as part of Jumeirah’s Mission 2030 strategy, taking on the global luxury hospitality company’s new chief brand officer role
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Fri, …
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Tucked away in the serene dunes of Wadi Khadeja, The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Wadi Desert, is surrounded by a 1,235-acre private-gated nature reserve. The expansive property has positioned itself to redefine the concept of opulence and luxury, and now, …
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Red Sea Global, the developer behind AMAALA and The Red Sea, has just announced a partnership with Four Seasons to create a new luxury wellness resort and private residences at Triple Bay AMAALA.
Known for its mission to foster a more sustainable future throug…
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The 50-year-old hotel currently operates under Accor’s Pullman brand
by Mark Caswell at Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:39:37 +0000
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The carrier is set to debut its long-awaited Allegris interiors on flights between Munich and Vancouver from May
by Mark Caswell at Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:43:07 +0000
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Although operating as a low-cost carrier, the airline offers a dedicated business class product on its A330-300 aircraft
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Thu, 07 Mar 2024 07:19:43 +0000
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The airline will deploy its Airbus A350-900 aircraft to NSW
by Business Traveller Asia Pacific at Thu, 07 Mar 2024 07:02:25 +0000
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Italian artist Simafra’s first-ever solo exhibition in the UAE will be held at the Park Hyatt Dubai until 15 March, 2024
by Yi-Hwa Hanna at Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:45:51 +0000
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Dan Company’s CEO and the Governor of Al-Ahsa have met to discuss ways to develop the tourism sector by investing in Saudi Arabia’s rich agriculture and natural diversity, with plans for an agri-resort, an eco-resort, and an adventure resort
by Yi-Hwa Hanna…
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