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Weather and natural events around the world were impacting tourism this week as Iceland’s fourth volcano eruption since December unfolded just outside Reykjavik and Thai beauty spot Chiang Mai ranks highest in a list of the world’s most polluted cities. Qatar Airways’s new chief executive announced a U-turn on the airline’s decision not to introduce a new first class cabin and luxury hotels are getting onboard with sleep tourism. Here’s a round-up of recent travel and tourism news – in case you missed it. Qatar Airways to add new first-class […]

“They were questioned in the case of food and drink budgets and official travel at the secretariat of the deputy regional head for the 2022 fiscal year,” Ternate (ANTARA) – The North Maluku (Malut) High Prosecutor’s Investigation Team is intensively conducting investigations into a number of hotel and accommodation owners in Ternate City in connection with the alleged corruption case in food and drink budgets and official travel for the Acting Governor of North Maluku, Al Yasin Ali. “They were questioned in the case of food and drink budgets and […]

Travel insurer battleface teams up with female-focused insurer Stella | Insurance Business Australia Travel Travel insurer battleface teams up with female-focused insurer Stella Deal to provide customizable and seamless experience with benefits for women Travel By Roxanne Libatique Travel insurer battleface has teamed up with female-focused insurer Stella Insurance to improve the traveler experience. The partnership aims to provide Australian travelers with a customizable and seamless travel experience by combining battleface’s modular API functionality and Stella’s digital solution. The deal will enable Stella travelers to customize their travel insurance coverage […]

Marriott International, Inc. signed an agreement with Gurnani Resorts & Hotels to introduce its globally acclaimed The Ritz-Carlton brand in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Anticipated to debut in January 2028, the 250-key resort will bring its legendary service and classic modern design to the iconic ‘Pink City of India’. The Ritz-Carlton, Jaipur is set to elevate the city’s luxury hotel landscape with its destination-inspired design and highly personalized service. “We are thrilled to unveil the strategic addition of The Ritz-Carlton Jaipur to our Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, strengthening our presence in the vibrant […]

Greece is a country that has always loomed large in the American imagination. With its beautiful Mediterranean landscape, towering mountains and over 6,000 islands, it is a nation where magical memories are made. It’s also a nation steeped in rich history. One of the world’s great ancient civilizations, it made pivotal contributions to government, philosophy, literature and the arts, forming the world’s first democracy in Athens in 508 BC. With a large and vibrant population of Greek Americans, Greek cuisine has spread far and wide. From rich lamb dishes, moussaka, […]

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Jakarta – Hotel construction in the capital city of the archipelago (IKN) continues, one of which is Hotel Nusantara. The construction of the Nusantara Hotel has been under construction since November 2023. Head of the IKN Authority, Bambang Susantono, said that the infrastructure building at IKN was not only from the Ministry of PUPR, but also from private investors, one of which was the Nusantara Consortium which built the Nusantara Hotel. Hotel Nusantara is targeted to be ready for use in August 2024. “So there will indeed be infrastructure buildings […]

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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Ryanair has said it will reduce its fares and warned of empty seats on its aircraft after several leading online ticket agents “suddenly” stopped selling the low-cost carrier’s flights. The announcement follows years of tension between Ryanair and online agents, whom the airline has branded “pirates” and accused of overcharging customers by taking a commission on flights and additions to bookings such as luggage or seat reservations. In the update […]