At least five people have been killed after the White Island volcano erupted in New Zealand. Tourists were seen walking inside the crater of the volcano just moments before the eruption, with the number of fatalities expected to rise. Local authorities said 23 people had been rescued. However, they warned …
Read More »Wizz takes off for Castellón, Spain
Wizz Air UK has announced the launch of flights from London Luton to the Spanish city of Castellón. Capital of the Castellón region, the historical city has heritage dating back to medieval times, and is nestled within one of the most mountainous provinces in Spain. Castellón is surrounded by diverse …
Read More »Aura Skypool to open on Palm Jumeirah next year
Sunset Hospitality Group is expanding its growing portfolio in the Middle East, announcing the introduction of the brand-new Aura Skypool & Lounge on the Palm Jumeirah. Slated for opening in quarter four of 2020, Aura Skypool will occupy the entire 50th floor of the Palm Tower, the iconic hotel and …
Read More »Nakheel showcases Palm Jumeirah investments to Chinese buyers
Master developer Nakheel is heading to China to showcase the opportunities being provided by Dubai’s real estate sector at the Luxury Property Show. The event is underway in Shanghai and runs for the next two days. The Dubai developer is looking to expand its Far East and south-east Asia investor …
Read More »Israel sees steady growth in international arrival figures
Figures from the Israel central bureau of statistics suggest 451,200 tourist entries to the country were recorded in November. This represents a 16 per cent increase on the same period last year, the Israel Government Tourist Office said. Of the tourist entries to Israel in November, some 19,500 were from …
Read More »Vietjet to launch new connections to Pattaya, Thailand
Vietjet has announced its newest direct route, connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Thailand’s popular coastal destination, Pattaya. The flight will use U-Tapao International Airport in Thailand. Launching on December 23rd, the new route will operate daily services with a flight time of one hour and thirty minutes per leg. …
Read More »LATAM touches down in Montego Bay, Jamaica
LATAM Airlines Group has launched a new, non-stop service between its hub in Lima, capital of Peru, and Montego Bay in Jamaica. The three-times weekly frequency arrived for the first time at Sangster International Airport in the Caribbean tourism capital earlier. Jamaica tourism minister, Edmund Bartlett, was among the passengers …
Read More »World Travel Awards Grand Final winners unveiled in Oman
The finest travel brands have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Muscat, Oman. The elite of the travel industry gathered for the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony, 2019, at the landmark Royal Opera House Muscat to find out who among them had been crowned the best …
Read More »Ferrari World Abu Dhabi tops global vote at World Travel Awards
Ferrari World Abu Dhabi has been recognised at the prestigious World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony. The event took place at the Royal Opera House in Muscat, capital of the sultanate of Oman. Home to the world’s fastest roller coaster, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi was named the World’s Leading …
Read More »Yas Waterworld defends position as global leader at World Travel Awards
Yas Waterworld has been honoured at the prestigious World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony. The event, which welcomed hundreds of industry leaders from around the world, took place at the Royal Opera House in Muscat, capital of the sultanate of Oman. Yas Waterworld, a one-of-a-kind attraction inspired by the …
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