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Subscription services for extra legroom, increased baggage allowance, and even ‘all-you-can-fly’ programs are making their debuts in the airline industry, in what could become the next trend in flying. Earlier this week United Airlines launched a new service that would allow subscribers to book seats which offer extra legroom at the front of economy cabins for a flat fee of $500 a year. Their new…
The holy month of Ramadan is a chance to spend time with family and friends and to make this year’s Ramadan extra special, Six Senses Zighy Bay has created the Ramadan Kareem Package, which combines cultural activities and delicious cuisine for a memorable and authentic celebration. Each day, prepare for fasting with breakfast in Spice Market, offering traditional Arabic cuisine and friendly hospitality.…
Atlantis, The Palm is set to revolutionise the waterpark landscape with the expansion of Aquaventure in August 2013. The innovative development includes a number of world firsts, including the world’s largest diameter slide, the world’s first vertical family ride, and the first double slide within a slide experience, allowing tube riders to watch fellow ride sliders in action, suspended above them.…
University student Thomas Savage has come up with a nine-storey hostel to accommodate both birds and people. Savage proposes ‘towers’ made of concrete cabins and steel scaffolding enabling the birdwatchers Blyth, a port town in northern England, to enjoy the company of these creatures. These quirky structures will house guests during summer and will be demarcated as protected nesting areas in the…
From June 19 to 23, guests at Hotel Cipriani on the isle of Giudecca in the Venetian Lagoon will be in for a truly celestial meal: 22 guests at a time will be invited up for a Dinner in the Sky — at a big table on a rotating platform raised 164 feet in the air over the hotel pool. Two chefs will take turns feeding the fearless guests. Up there in the air, the paying guests will be able to relish a whole…
Free Wi-Fi points across the city of Kyoto, Japan have been significantly increased in order to provide convenient internet access for locals, business travellers and especially tourists. Free Wi-Fi is now available at 385 locations, including 297 bus stops and 78 “Seven Eleven” convenience stores. There are two types of free Wi-Fi on offer; visitors can find either a “3 Hours Free” point or a “7 Days Free”…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for April showing a 3.2% increase in demand over the previous April. Emerging markets are continuing to lead air travel growth, with all regions reporting year-over-year gains. The timing of the Easter holiday (which occurred in March 2013 and in April 2012) is largely responsible for the apparent decline from…
With recent research revealing that families are increasingly using holidays to achieve “quality time” together and with Father’s Day fast approaching, tour operator The Mighty Fine Company has unveiled its top six “memory-making” and “bonding” holidays. The specialist in experience-led holidays is noticing a trend for parents wanting to take their child or children on a holiday that allows them to share in…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with State Unitary Enterprise (Poytaht Qurilish va Xizmat) for a Hyatt Regency hotel in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Scheduled to open in January 2015, Hyatt Regency Tashkent will be a significant addition to the brand’s presence in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), where Hyatt Regency-branded…
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Afternoon Tea, a tradition that dates back to the classic English Victorian era continues to gain popularity in the sunnier climes of the capital. The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, the city’s beachfront address, has reported a threefold increase in number of discerning guests indulging in the leisurely activity of afternoon tea, which includes an assortment of…
In a worldwide poll that aimed to gauge tipping habits around the globe, Germans have emerged as the most likely to leave a tip while traveling, while Italians emerged as the stingiest of tippers. In a TripAdvisor poll of more than 9,000 respondents across eight countries, 69 percent of German holidaymakers said they always leave a tip while traveling — out-tipping Americans, for whom tipping is ingrained…
World Travel Market 2013 will host its first A Taste of ILTM at WTM on November 4th-5th this year. A Taste of ILTM at WTM, in association with fellow Reed Travel Exhibitions event International Luxury Travel Market, will see up to 60 luxury UK buyers - who buy global products - hold a minimum of 30 pre-scheduled business meetings with luxury exhibitors. The event brings the successful pre-scheduled…
Kenya Airways has announced the commencement of direct flights to Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, as it grows its presence in the Middle East. The airline will start operating the service on the route from July 1st, 2013, flying three times a week between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi. The city of Abu Dhabi is the second KQ destination in the United Arab Emirates, after Dubai where…
Using various types of technology, including video mapping, light projection and motion graphics, the creative team of the Spinifex Group have created a special lightshow for the Sydney Opera House. Part of the Vivid Sydney Festival, which is dedicated to creativity, this laser lightshow will be showcased from 24 May to 10 June 2013.
Newly retired soccer superstar, David Beckham, revealed his plans to team up with the acerbic chef Gordon Ramsay to open up a sports bar and grill in Las Vegas. According to The Sun, hotelier and business tycoon Steve Wynn, who owns the Wynn Las Vegas, is wooing the pair to help him open a sports bar and grill along the strip. And while the city is already saturated with restaurants, including a trio…
Marriott International has celebrated the opening of the Courtyard Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter with a variety of on-site celebrations. Courtyard by Marriott, the world’s 11th largest hotel brand, already has a strong footprint in the region with properties in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman Al-Meqbel, mayor of Riyadh, participated in the official opening…
History is repeating itself at El Celler de Can Roca, which only one month after being declared the best restaurant in the world is booked until April 2014. The Girona-based eatery about an hour’s drive outside Barcelona has officially become one of the toughest tables to secure in the world and is fully booked for the next 11 months, reports popular food blog Eater.com. Even before topping…
Hilton Worldwide has announced the signing of a new Hilton Hotels & Resorts branded hotel for Abu Dhabi, UAE. The hotel, currently known as Abu Dhabi Al Maqta, will re-brand and re-open as Hilton Abu Dhabi Capital Grand in summer 2013. Described as an ‘architectural masterpiece’, the 281-room conversion property is a stunning, curved glass landmark in the capital, conveniently close to Abu Dhabi…
