Oman Air has debuted a new website, which delivers a smooth, simple experience for passengers.The refined user experience makes it effortless to create journeys and learn more about appealing desti…
Star Clippers to operate all three ships in Europe in 2022
Star Clippers plans to base all three of its ships in the Mediterranean in 2022, moving its namesake tall-ship vessel from its current home in Southeast Asia.The Star Clipper will complete its 2021…
Baros Residence debuts in the Maldives
Baros re-opened its shores earlier this month, with the new Baros Residence now available to guests offering enhanced privacy and space, as well as some fabulous extras.Designed for guests seeking …
Hotel Indigo Jabal Al Akhdar to debut in Oman in 2022
IHG Hotel & Resort has signed a management agreement with Redhat Al Jabal to debut its global upscale boutique brand, Hotel Indigo, in Oman.A new built property, Hotel Indigo Jabal Al Akhdar wi…
New travel coupons for Chinese tourists in Macao
The Chinese branch of Trip.com, together with the Macanese government and online technology group Tencent Holdings Ltd., plans to distribute travel coupons worth a total of 176 million patacas (abo…
Virgin Atlantic rolls-out Covid-19 testing to crew
Virgin Atlantic has become the first UK airline to introduce Covid-19 pre-flight testing at its Heathrow base for its cabin crew and pilots.Launched on flights to Shanghai and Hong Kong, the airlin…
Retire in Dubai launches to expatriates
The government of Dubai has announced the launch of Retire in Dubai, a global programme that offers resident expatriates and foreigners aged 55 and above the opportunity to enjoy the distinctive li…
The scrap metal yard for cruise vessels, Aliaga in Turkey
At a sea dock in western Turkey, five hulking cruise ships are being dismantled for scrap metal after the COVID-19 pandemic all but destroyed the industry. Cruise ships were home to the some of the…
AHIC 2020: Dubai Expo set to revitalise hospitality market
With the doors to Dubai Expo 2020 set to open a year tomorrow, Sumathi Ramanathan has said the show presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for hoteliers.Speaking during AHIC on the Road, the dir…
SQ restarts passenger services to SA
Singapore Airlines will restart passenger flights between Singapore and Johannesburg from October 14.The airline said in a statement that it would start with a weekly service between Singapore and …