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Celebrity Apex completes first sea trial in France

Celebrity Apex has returned to the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint Nazaire, France, following a successful first sea trial.The trial, in the Bay of Biscay near the shipyard, was overseen by more than 50 crew members, including engineers and…

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in Europe

Karttunen to lead Radisson in UK and western Europe

Radisson Hotel Group has confirmed the new geographical responsibilities of area senior vice president for northern Europe, Tom Flanagan Karttunen.Further to his current role, the executive has now been appointed as area senior vice president for UK, Ireland and western…

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in Asia

Atlantis, the Palm prepares for record-breaking year ahead

Upon completion of a three-year makeover, Atlantis, the Palm has reported record-breaking 2019 with an average occupancy of 90 per cent.This increase in visits is a result of strong footfall from top source markets, as well as from diversified markets,…

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in Africa

Green Africa Airways places huge Airbus A220 order

In a busy week for the programme, Green Africa Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding for 50 A220-300 aircraft from Airbus.The order from Nigeria’s Lagos-based airline is one of the biggest to be placed globally for the A220 and…

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in South America

5 old mining towns that you will want to visit

Take a tour through the mining past of Latin America by visiting 5 fantastic villages, some even abandoned, but in the past centers of abundant wealth for the Spanish crown or for large companies of the nineteenth century. Tourism has…

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in Oceania

Forbes Travel Guide unveils 2020 star ratings

Forbes Travel Guide has presented a galaxy of stars to the most luxurious properties in the world.A record 107 new five-star awards have been announced, owing to the company’s significant expansion across 16 countries.The 2020 awards celebrate 1,898 star-rated properties…

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in North America

Heathrow urges new runway as Paris threat looms

Despite record breaking start to the year, officials at Heathrow have warned Charles de Gaulle will overtake it as Europe’s leading hub airport within the next two years.The Parisian airport is growing at twice the rate of Heathrow, according to…

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Domodedovo launches recycling scheme in partnership with S7

Moscow Domodedovo Airport and S7 Airlines have pioneered the introduction of a sustainable approach to waste management in Russia.Thanks to the joint initiative, the airport will sort and process for further recycling approximately 45 tons of cardboard, plastic and polythene…

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in Europe

ABTA seeks air passenger duty reform in upcoming budget

ABTA is again calling on the British government for meaningful reform of air passenger duty to maintain global competitiveness.At the same time, the travel organisation hopes changes can support the net zero carbon emissions target set for 2050.In a letter…

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in Asia

Q&A: How virus is impacting Asia’s cruises and passengers

A new viral outbreak is wreaking havoc on cruises in Asia, where some passengers are stranded aboard ships and others can’t leave China.Japan’s health ministry has confirmed 174 cases of the virus aboard Carnival Corp.’s Diamond Princess, which is docked…

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