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U.S. News Announces Inaugural Best Bed & Breakfasts Rankings
2Apr By adminNo Comments
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U.S. News Announces Inaugural Best Bed & Breakfasts Rankings

Intimate settings, welcoming hosts, comfortable accommodations and cozy touches like fireplaces and evening happy hours are just a few things that set bed-and-breakfasts apart. Many couples and solo travelers these days are looking for a more relaxed experience or an authentic place to stay, so U.S. News & World Report set out to identify some of the top options on the market.The inaugural Best Bed & Breakfasts rankings from U.S. News recognize more than 250 bed-and-breakfasts, inns and small hotels across 17 destinations in the United States. These destinations were chosen to be part of the inaugural launch because of their popularity with readers and because travelers have shown interest in staying in this accommodation type when visiting these cities and small towns, according ...
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Royal Jordanian announces routes to London Stansted and Manchester – Business Traveller
12Dec By adminNo Comments
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Royal Jordanian announces routes to London Stansted and Manchester – Business Traveller

Royal Jordanian Airlines is expanding its global network with the launch of two new routes to the UK. The oneworld member airline will introduce direct routes between Amman in Jordan to London Stansted and Manchester from March 2024, with a flight duration of approximately five hours. RJ will offer four weekly flights to London Stansted from 3 March, 2024 followed by three-times-weekly flights to Manchester on 6 March, 2024. The two routes will make the sixth and seventh addition to the airline’s European network, following the launch of flights to Lyon, Milan, Stockholm, Dusseldorf and Brussels over the past ten months. Royal Jordanian’s CCO Karim Makhlouf said: “Our new routes to Manchester and London Stansted will make it easier than ever for tourists from UK to discover Jordan’s incr...
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The Leela Palaces, Hotels And Resorts announces its foray into Northeast India
5Dec By adminNo Comments
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The Leela Palaces, Hotels And Resorts announces its foray into Northeast India

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announced the signing of a management agreement for a 140-room hotel in Ranka in Sikkim, marking the foray of the brand into Northeast India. Owned by the SIBIN Group, the project Leela Sikkim is located approximately 10 kilometres from the capital city, on a 17-acre plot overlooking the Gangtok Hill. Slated to open in December 2026, The Leela Sikkim is set amidst the serene backdrop of the Himalayas and is poised to redefine the hospitality landscape of the region with its inspirational design, thoughtful programming and the brand’s renowned signature services. Commenting on the announcement, Anuraag Bhatnagar, Chief Executive Officer, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts said, “We are delighted to introduce The Leela brand into Northeast India wit...
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ENVI Lodges announces second resort in Oman – Business Traveller
29Nov By adminNo Comments
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ENVI Lodges announces second resort in Oman – Business Traveller

Luxury ecolodge brand and management company ENVI Lodges has announced plans to add a second property to its portfolio in Oman. Located on the shores of Al Sifah, an hour away from Muscat, ENVI Al Sifah will open in late 2025 and will be situated on a preserved beach where a lush wadi meets the sea. It will feature 40 luxury tents created by Tenthouse Structures, each designed to withstand the coastal climate while providing natural ventilation. The ecolodge, owned by a consortium of Omani investors, will include facilities such as a restaurant serving seafood and locally sourced cuisine, a wellness centre, a swimming pool, a kids’ club, and an activities centre. Outdoor spaces will be designed for fireside theme nights and will include an open-air beach cinema too. Guests can partake in...
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Manchester airport announces daily Beijing flights from June 2024 – Business Traveller
22Nov By adminNo Comments
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Manchester airport announces daily Beijing flights from June 2024 – Business Traveller

Hainan Airlines will operate daily flights from Manchester airport to Beijing next summer. The direct service linking Manchester and China’s capital currently runs four times weekly, but will increase to daily service from June to September 2024. The flights will be operated by two-class Airbus A330 aircraft, departing at 1215 each day, with tickets already on sale. The airline’s partnership with Loganair also means that passengers from other UK regions can book tickets from Aberdeen, Inverness, the Isle of Man and Newquay to Beijing with an airside transfer at Manchester. Manchester became the first UK hub outside of London to gain a direct flight to mainland China when Hainan Airlines launched its service to Beijing in 2016. The route was suspended during the pandemic but relaunched in...
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IHCL announces the opening of ‘Wow Crest’
29Oct By adminNo Comments
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IHCL announces the opening of ‘Wow Crest’

IHCL announced the opening of Wow Crest, an IHCL Seleqtions hotel in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Nestled in the heart of Indore, the hotel is a captivating gateway to a city adorned with tales of its rich history and vibrant present. Deepika Rao, Executive Vice President– Hotel Openings and Corporate Communications, IHCL, said, “We are delighted to open the doors of Wow Crest – IHCL SeleQtions. This hotel marks the debut of the SeleQtions brand in Indore, an important commercial city. With this opening, IHCL is expanding in Madhya Pradesh and will now have all its brands present in the state”. The 125 keys hotel is located a short driving distance away from the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, the city’s industrial hubs and prominent landmarks. Its contemporary design is reflected in the hotel...
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JetBlue announces routes to Dublin and Edinburgh – Business Traveller
26Oct By adminNo Comments
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JetBlue announces routes to Dublin and Edinburgh – Business Traveller

JetBlue has announced a further expansion of its transatlantic network, with the addition of seasonal services to Dublin and Edinburgh in 2024. The US carrier will operate daily flights from New York JFK and Boston Logan International to Dublin between 13 March and 30 September, 2024, and a daily service from JFK to Edinburgh between 22 May and 30 September next year. Schedules will be as follows: New York JFK-Dublin Flights depart JFK at 2130, arriving into Dublin at 0815 the following day Flights depart Dublin at 1145, arriving into New York at 1525 Boston-Dublin Flights depart Boston at 2230, arriving into Dublin at 0845 the following day Flights depart Dublin at 1130, arriving into Boston at 1445 New York JFK-Edinburgh Flights depart JFK at 2215, arriving into Edinburgh at 1025 ...
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VINCI announces £100 million investment plan for Belfast International – Business Traveller
19Oct By adminNo Comments
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VINCI announces £100 million investment plan for Belfast International – Business Traveller

The owner and operator of Belfast International has announced plans to invest £100 million in the airport over the next five years. VINCI Airports said that the investment would enhance the airport’s operational and environmental efficiency, with work already underway to construct a new £25 million security building next to the existing terminal. The new facility is scheduled to open by summer 2024, and will have the required new generation CT scanners meaning passengers will no longer need to remove liquids of electronics from their luggage. Existing terminal facilities are also set to be revamped, with an improved airside departures area with additional gates and seating, new catering and retail outlets, and an extended immigration area. Finally VINCI confirmed that a 26 MWp solar farm...
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Vistara announces direct flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt
26Sep By adminNo Comments
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Vistara announces direct flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt

Vistara announced direct, six weekly flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt, starting from November 15, 2023. This new route is in addition to Vistara’s 6x weekly service between Delhi and Frankfurt which has been getting good response since its launch in February 2021. With the addition of this new long-haul route, Vistara further enhances connectivity between Europe and India as it continues to grow its international network. The airline will operate its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring a three-class cabin configuration, offering the choice of travelling in Business, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins. Bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents. Vistara’s operations in Mumbai has witnessed ...
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