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Effective July 1st, Etihad Airways will operate the Airbus A380 on its daily service linking Abu Dhabi and Seoul. The South Korean capital’s Incheon airport now joins London Heathrow, Paris Charles de Gaulle, New York JFK and Sydney as a destination served by the airline’s flag-ship aircraft. Robin Kamark, chief …

Virgin Atlantic will be launching flights between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv, Israel, with the first flight taking place on September 25th. Flying daily between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport, the five-hour flight will operate on an Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Offering over 180,000 seats each year, the …

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has changed its travel advice to Nicaragua, no longer advising against all but essential travel to the country, and instead advising visitors to exercise a high degree of caution. In 2017, Nicaragua welcomed a 19 per cent increase in international travellers, attracting visitors seeking an …

Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority today announced its consolidated results for the full year of 2018. The authority launched its first three-year destination strategy in 2016 outlining the vision and mission for tourism in the emirate, with the goal of attracting one million visitors to Ras Al Khaimah by …

[ad_1] Canada’s icon of modernism, CN (Canada’s National) Tower, presents a modern perspective on a traditional theme in REGALIA – Native Pride, an exhibit featuring 30 large format portraits of individuals from 14 different First Nations. Vibrant, colorful and most of all contemporary, the pictures demonstrate how Canada’s Indigenous people …

[ad_1] BERLIN – Berlin has strengthened its position as one Europe’s top three travel destinations. In 2018, approx. 13.5 million people visited the city – an increase of 4.1% over 2017. The number of overnight stays rose by 5.5% to 32.9 million. Berlin is especially popular with international tourists with …

[ad_1] A group of volcanic outcroppings in the North Atlantic, halfway between Iceland and Norway, the Faroe Islands are known for their dramatic scenery including rugged cliffs, sea caves and dramatic waterfalls. The islands are also home to abundant birdlife, a population of 50,000 Faroese people and not to be …

[ad_1] The Ritz-Carlton is the most expensive hotel in New Orleans, according to a new survey by Luxury-Hotels.com. The survey compared prices at every luxury hotel in New Orleans during February and March 2019 – the months when hotel rates in the city peak each year – based on the …

Abercrombie & Kent founder Geoffrey Kent has struck a partnership with Manfredi Lefebvre d’Ovidio, executive chairman of Silversea Cruises, to acquire 100 per cent of the company. Under the terms of the deal d’Ovidio, who is also chairman of Heritage Group, will become chairman of Abercrombie & Kent Holding, while …

The World Travel & Tourism Council and the International Border Management & Technologies Association have announce a partnership to promote safe, secure and seamless travel across international borders making best use of new and emerging technology, while enhancing border security. WTTC represents the global private sector of tourism, and IBMATA …