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- Luxury Lounge Launch in Geneva as British Airways Unveils Latest Customer Investment
- 11/22/2019 9:57:39 AM
- · Geneva is latest British Airways lounge to benefit from £6.5bn investment programme · Follows airline’s recently renewed lounges in Johannesburg, New York JFK and San Francisco · Larger lounge to host more customers with zoned areas including a lobby bar, peaceful seating area and craft beer room and new catering throughout British Airways has …
- Parents at Hilton Reflect on Family-Friendly Workplace Culture
- 11/22/2019 6:10:04 AM
- Hilton was recently recognized, for the second year in a row, as the 2019 Best Workplace for Parents™ in the U.S. by Great Place to Work®. Reflecting on Hilton’s #1 ranking, which comes on the heels of rankings as the #1 Best Workplace for Women in the U.S.
- Dreaming of New Heights – B787-10 to Take to the Skies with British Airways
- 11/20/2019 7:02:37 AM
- British Airways has announced that it will take delivery of its first brand new 787-10 Dreamliner in January 2020, with its first route being Atlanta in February next year.
- National Geographic Announces Best Trips of 2020
- 11/20/2019 2:13:00 AM
- With the publication of its annual Best Trips list, National Geographic announces the 25 must-see destinations and travel experiences for 2020. Within the list, 17 of the 25 destinations were nominated, researched, reported, and written in collaboration with National Geographic Traveler magazine’s 17 international editorial teams.
- Shangri-La to Debut in Zhoushan in January 2020
- 11/19/2019 12:19:45 PM
- Come January 2020, Shangri-La Group will bring its legendary “Hospitality from the Heart” and signature culinary experiences to Zhoushan. Under Phase I of the project development, Shangri-La will present an entirely new hotel experience and product mix by focusing on its standalone food and beverage outlet - CHAO No.18 and its premium event-catering business.
- Taos Ski Valley Continues $300M Investment with New Ski-In/Ski-Out Weddings and Meetings; Upgraded Snowmaking and Facilities
- 11/18/2019 11:46:40 AM
- Building on the last four seasons’ investments, Taos Ski Valley continues to advance its infrastructure and amenities to give visitors the best possible experience.
- V&A appoints Gus Casely-Hayford as first director of V&A East
- 11/18/2019 2:39:47 AM
- Gus Casely-Hayford, the British curator, cultural historian, broadcaster and lecturer, has been named as the inaugural director of V&A East – the museum’s new expansion project scheduled to open in London in 2023.
- He Put a Wing on It
- 11/15/2019 2:08:19 PM
- Love was in the air at Heathrow Terminal 5, when British Airways customer Phil Reynolds got down on one knee to propose girlfriend, Bethan ahead of their flight to Milan.
- ITB Berlin and IPK International: International tourism continues to grow
- 11/15/2019 2:06:44 PM
- Differing trends in the continents characterise 2019 – Above-average growth by Asians contrasts with decline in Latin American outbound travel – General outlook for 2020 positive – ITB Berlin presents the latest global trends of the World Travel Monitor® by IPK International As in previous years international tourism continues to grow in 2019, though not quite as strongly …
- Air New Zealand wins South Pacific Passenger Choice Award
- 11/15/2019 2:04:48 PM
- The award, voted by customers, recognises the airline’s overall commitment to customer experience. Air New Zealand General Manager Customer Experience Nikki Goodman says the award reflects the airline’s commitment to delivering an outstanding experience on the 17 million customer journeys it facilitates every year.
- Crowne Plaza® Hamburg - City Alster unveils transformation
- 11/15/2019 11:32:36 AM
- The newly transformed Crowne Plaza® Hamburg - City Alster has been designed with the modern traveller and local in mind. The hotel has become the first Crowne Plaza in Germany to showcase the brand’s new concepts, including the new ‘Plaza Workspace’ public spaces, the innovative ‘WorkLife’ guest rooms, new food and drink options, and a refreshed approach to guest service.
- Hyatt Launches Three Global Initiatives to Significantly Reduce Single-Use Plastics
- 11/15/2019 11:28:12 AM
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is announcing a series of initiatives to reduce waste at Hyatt hotels globally, including introducing large-format bathroom amenities and reducing single-use water bottles by June 2021.
- Hilton Ranked #1 Workplace for Parents for Second Consecutive Year
- 11/15/2019 6:21:15 AM
- For the second consecutive year, Hilton has topped the Best Workplace for Parents list by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work®. This recognition marks the third year in a row that the global hospitality company has ranked among the top workplaces for parents in the U.S.
- Radisson Hotel Group opens its first hotel in Casablanca
- 11/15/2019 6:18:00 AM
- Radisson Blu, the upper upscale hotel brand that delivers a purposeful and personalized service in atmospheric spaces, is proud to announce the opening of its first hotel in Casablanca, Radisson Hotel Group’s second hotel in Morocco.
- First additional Austrian Airbus completes maiden flight
- 11/15/2019 6:15:25 AM
- • OE-LZD is the first of the additional A320s to replace the turboprops • Austrian bundles fleet strength at Vienna hub Austrian Airlines’ 37th Airbus A320 departed for its maiden flight to London Heathrow under flight number OS 461.
- First new A321LR to enter SAS fleet
- 11/15/2019 6:13:20 AM
- The first of three new A321LRs, a narrow-bodied aircraft suited for longer distances, will enter service in the SAS fleet on September 18, 2020. The new aircraft is equipped with a service concept with three travel classes, like the rest of SAS’ long-haul fleet, and will increase SAS’ flexibility to meet Scandinavian travel patterns.
- Improving accessibility and inclusion in air travel – first industry event wraps up in Dubai
- 11/13/2019 3:49:37 PM
- Last week, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) concluded its inaugural Global Accessibility Symposium, the first event of its kind seeking to improve the air travel experience for passengers with disabilities.
- Lexus Partners with The Resort at Paws Up for a Unique Guest Experience
- 11/12/2019 9:55:48 AM
- An ideal pairing that balances incomparable luxury with rugged adventure, Lexus and The Resort at Paws Up are joining forces to offer a unique guest experience on the 37,000-acre Montana luxury ranch resort.
- Around the World with American Express Travel: Announcing 2020 Trending Destinations
- 11/11/2019 2:54:06 AM
- • World Traveler, Tennis Champion and Entrepreneur, Venus Williams Teams Up with American Express Travel to Reveal the Top Places to Visit and Where to Stay in 2020 • To back Platinum Card® Members while visiting the 2020 Trending Destinations, American Express Travel added a number of new properties to its Fine Hotels & Resorts® program, a selection of 1,000+ carefully …
- Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport Celebrates Official Opening
- 11/8/2019 2:24:35 PM
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport is officially open. The new hotel features unexpected and experiential elements, including a curated Colorado-centric art program; a lively bar showcasing top local beers, wine and spirits; a resident Golden Retriever puppy named Denver greeting guests at check-in; and an …
