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Now that the US has fully reopened to UK travellers, the City of Angels is set to put on a dazzling show for visitors in the post-Covid era, with a host of new openings, exhibitions and events...

Perched on the Southern Portuguese coast, this is the first Anantara property to open in Europe. Previously operating as Tivoli Victoria Algarve Resort, the hotel has 280 rooms and looks out onto the Arnold Palmer-designed Oceânico golf course with six bars and restaurants, a renovated spa and a boutique shop. A creche and kids club are set to open in May. This is the second hotel to come from 137 Pillars, its Chiang Mai flagship being the former Northern Headquarters of the East Borneo Trading

From wine blending to water battles, Lisbon is boosting its fun factor with action-packed teambuilding activities.

Magazine December 2019

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has partnered with Al Rawabi Regional Company for Hotels, Resorts and Tourism to open a new property in Saudi Arabia. Expressing his views on this new partnership, Pascal Gauvin, managing director, India, Middle East and Africa, IHG said, “IHG is delighted to partner with Al Rawabi Regional Company for Hotels, Resorts and Tourism to further expand and diversify our portfolio in the Kingdom. As a result of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia presents unprecedented oppor

Hyatt has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid, thereby marking the Hyatt Regency brand’s debut in Spain. Located in Paseo de la Castellana, one of Madrid’s popular spots, the hotel is a 30-minute drive from the airport and is close to corporate offices, banks, and embassies in addition to luxury retail shops and historic sites. Expressing views on this new opening, Monica Friera, general manager of Hyatt Regency Hesperia Madrid said, “With Madrid being one of Spain’s most si

Magazine October 2019

Magazine October 2019

Passengers at Dubai International Airport can now avail free taxi rides inside as well as outside the airport using the new taxiDXB service. This is available at DXB’s Concourse B. Commenting on this new launch, Frank McCrorie, senior vice president, operations at Dubai Airports said, “The introduction of taxiDXB is in direct response to the needs of our customers. The design of DXB’s concourses is very linear, which some customers told us they found hard to manage when they have to reach a gat

To facilitate the high travel demand during the Buddhist pilgrimage season, Air Asia will operate direct flights between Bangkok Don Mueang and Varanasi in India. Considered to be one of the four holy sites in Buddhism, Varanasi is 13km from Sarnath, a must-visit spot for Buddhists. Air Asia’s new service will start from November 25, 2019 and will be functional four days a week. Commenting on this upcoming service, Santisuk Klongchaiya, chief executive officer, Air Asia Thailand said, “India p

Emirates has announced a special offer for its passengers transiting through Dubai in October, November or early December. The offer is valid for all flights from Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi to Europe, the Americas and Africa. As a part of this, first and business class passengers having a transit time of 10 hours or more will receive free hotel accommodation. Travellers will get two nights’ accommodation at the Address Downtown or Address Dub

Park Inn by Radisson has announced the opening of a new property in Metro Manila, Philippines. Located at a distance of 22 km from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA is a short walk from SM City North EDSA, one of the largest shopping malls in the world with over 800 stores and dining outlets. Expressing thoughts on the brand’s new opening, Andre de Jong, operations, south east Asia and Pacific, Radisson Hotel Group said, “The Philippines is a key area of focus

To celebrate their partnership with Etihad, Breitling has unveiled the new Aviator 8 Etihad Limited Edition in black steel. Commenting on this new collaboration, Robin Kamark, chief commercial officer, Etihad Aviation Group, said, “As one of the world’s most innovative and punctual airlines, we are proud to mark the launch of this great partnership between two leading brands who are world renowned for style, quality and precision. “To mark our collaboration with Breitling as Etihad’s Official