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Oman Air signs codeshare deal with Bangkok Airways

Oman Air has signed a new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways, offering greater connectivity and an extended range of services between Muscat and popular cities in Thailand.The new agreement was signed by Aboudy Nasser, senior vice president of network planning…

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Air India is for sale

The Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation is asking for bids on the state-owned Air India. The government is looking to divest of 76% of the national airline.The buyer would also acquire Air India subsidiary Air India Limited Express, as well…

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Cambodia: Archeological Site Threatened By Mass Tourism

The temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia are among the most beautiful and popular archaeological sites in the world. Five million tourists visit the place every year. Overcrowding however, has dramatic consequences: pollution, traffic jams, deterioration of the site.The Angkor…

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Macau Tourism Attractions Include More Than Gambling

The former Portuguese colony, Macau is China’s autonomous region planning to diversify its offer and attract more visitors. In 2017, Macau tourism authorities reported 32 million visitors. This is an increase of 5.4% compared to 2016. Considering the city’s population…

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X2 Chiang Mai Riverside brings luxury flourish to Thailand

Distinctively blending the old with the new, the 30-room X2 Chiang Mai Riverside stands out from its peers with a prime waterfront location, spacious, stylish accommodation, a stunning rooftop pool and constantly evolving menus of world-class, Michelin cuisine.Drawing upon Chiang…

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Holidays by flydubai launches to Middle East travellers

Dubai-based flydubai new holidays division has launched.The online portal is designed to be a one-stop shop for passengers to browse for and book their holiday packages consisting of flights and hotels, with the option to add ancillary services.Commenting on the…

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Etihad brings Dreamliner to Abu Dhabi–Geneva route

Etihad Airways launched its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Abu Dhabi–Geneva route earlier, as the launch of the summer schedule.Geneva is the second Swiss destination after Zurich served by Etihad Airways’ next generation aircraft which is fast becoming the…

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Oman selected as partner country for ITB Berlin 2020

Officials at ITB Berlin have announced that the Sultanate of Oman is to be the official partner country for the 2020 event.Oman tourism minister, Ahmed bin Nasser Al Mahrizi, said: “ITB Berlin is the leading platform for the global travel…

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Hong Kong Airlines touches down in San Francisco

Hong Kong Airlines has celebrated the launch of its new A350 service to San Francisco.The City by the Bay becomes the airline’s third destination in North America, following the successful launch of services to Vancouver and Los Angeles in 2017.Flight…

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Lion Air Group receives first ever 737 MAX 9

Boeing and the Lion Air Group have celebrated the very first 737 MAX 9 to be delivered.The airplane will go into service with Thai Lion Air, where its added capacity will help the airline launch several international routes.The MAX 9’s…

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