Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in Seattle, expanding the fleet to 200 aircraft.The 737 MAX is the best-selling civil aircraft in the history of Boeing.The plane can offer passengers a more capacious and…
A partnership agreement for a joint conservation venture has been formalised by South African-based conservation and hospitality group Mantis, and leading travel and lifestyle group, AccorHotels.The Community Conservation Fund Africa (CCFA), a soon-to-be registered non-profit organisation, has been created to…
Jet Airways has appointed Athar Khan as its vice president for Americas to leverage the sales and distribution strength of its partners – Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and Air France KLM Royal Dutch Airlines – in order to increase…
Fear of flying can be crippling, forcing some people to remain earthbound, but there are ways to beat the nerves, writes Eli OrzessekWhen I woke up to a violently shaking plane, followed by a loud booming noise, I was sure…
In a world of consumerism and noise, where everyone has a smartphone, travelers are increasingly looking for silence and calm. They want to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature.“We increasingly see that luxury travelers want to be as far…
Ctrip Group has launched a collaboration with leading global hospitality brand, Hyatt, to open its first flagship store on its website and mobile application.The online flagship store allows over 300 million Ctrip members to access Hyatt hotels in the Greater…
Apple Leisure Group and NH Hotel Group have formed a strategic alliance to bring AMResorts’ brands to Europe.An Apple Leisure Group company, AMResorts will debut in Spain with its Secrets Resorts & Spas adults-only brand, and Dreams Resorts & Spas…
Kempinski Hotels has announced plans to open The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore at Capitol Singapore, the first luxury heritage lifestyle destination in the city-state’s downtown Civic District.The property is owned and managed by Singapore-based, Perennial Real Estate Holdings.Comprising three heritage…
On its 65th anniversary, Metropolitan Touring, Ecuador’s leading travel company and the pioneer of Galápagos Islands expeditions, has announced a fresh new makeover for Yacht Isabela II.After entering dry dock near Guayaquil at the end of April, the boutique vessel…
We’ve written a lot about Placencia, Belize because for years it has been the “up and coming” part of the country with the most luxury travel and upscale real estate potential. It’s got the best mainland beach by far and…
