The Red Sea Development Company has awarded a contract to the Helicopter Company in Riyadh for the provision and operation of an AW139 helicopter.The business will also provide crew and maintenance technicians, in addition to helicopter flight services during daylight…
Singapore Airlines has launched a series of new experiences to tide passengers over while they wait for the return of normal operations in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.Entitled Discover Your Singapore Airlines, there are three initiatives in the offering.Restaurant…
BBQ Al Qasr at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi has reopened, welcoming back guests to its idyllic beachside setting with a luxurious al fresco dining experience and a breezy ambiance.BBQ Al Qasr has reopened with a new menu combining the…
While the Chinese government has reported only a few rare new cases of coronavirus in recent weeks and the country’s growth is experiencing a “V-shaped rebound”, this week could prove to be the test for the middle country. Indeed, both…
Pierfrancesco Vago, MSC Cruises’ executive chairman, has addressed tourism ministers from the G20 group of nations and senior executives representing leading travel and tourism brands from all regions of the world.In his remarks Vago urged business leaders to work with…
IHG Hotels & Resorts has taken Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants into the heart of Thailand with the opening of Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok.Located in the Langsuan area of the capital, the hotel offers convenient access to prime districts such as Sukhumvit,…
The Tourism Council of Thailand hopes to welcome 50,000 foreign tourists in the 4th quarter, which represents 0.5% of the 2019 figure. The organization would like to convince the government to open its doors to more visitors.The expected revenue from…
Marriott International has announced the opening of Aloft Tokyo Ginza, the first hotel from the brand to open in Japan.With its highly conceptualised design – a nod to Ginza’s “Miyuki-zoku” youth subculture movement of the 1960s – the property showcases…
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 earliest clusters of COVID-19 as…
Before the coronavirus pandemic took its grip on Indonesia, the pristine beaches of Lembongan Island lapped by the Indian Ocean were dotted with sunbathing tourists from across the globe.Now, with many visitors gone and the economy in tatters, locals are…
