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The Ultimate Mauritius Travel Guide: Everything you need to know
Mauritius is often referred to as a paradise. American author Mark Twain once said that, “Heaven was copied after Mauritius”. I recently enjoyed a fabulous vacation in this beautiful country, and I couldn’t agree more. Mauritius has everything you would expect to find in a coastal country, from pristine white-sand beaches with azure waters and…
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EVA Air places order for Airbus A350-1000s and A321neos
EVA Air has placed an order for Airbus A350-1000s and A321neos. New aircraft incoming EVA Air has placed an order for the following Airbus aircraft: The A350s will be used to replace the ageing Boeing B777 fleet and some A330s too. It’s unclear whether the airline has ordered the Long Range version (A321LR) or the…
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Etihad unveils new lounges in Abu Dhabi’s new Terminal A
Abu Dhabi’s new Terminal A opened early last week. This is now the new home for Etihad Airways. The airline has now unveiled stunning new lounges in the new terminal. Etihad has unveiled its new flagship lounges ahead of the airline’s full transition to the new Terminal A which is scheduled to take place between…
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Air India to add 30 aircraft to its fleet by March 2024
Air India, which is on a transformational journey backed by the Tata Group, will add 30 aircraft to its fleet by March 2024. This will help the airline add capacity in the short-term. 30 aircraft incoming By March 2024, Air India will add 30 aircraft to its fleet. The breakup is as follows: The B777s…
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Now Open: Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea
Six Senses has opened its first resort in Saudi Arabia. The resort, located in the Red Sea Destination, is enveloped by the majestic Arabian desert. “Where Innovation Meets Adventure and Heritage” is the tagline of the new Six Senses Southern Dunes, The Red Sea resort. The resort blends visionary tourism with sustainability and heritage. Inspired…
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Accor expands in Asia with multiple new signings
Accor has announced that it is “gearing towards a record-breaking year in signings in the Premium, Midscale, and Economy Division across Asia”, with more than 15,000 keys poised for signing by the end of 2023. As of September 2023, Accor has already inked management agreements for a total of 42 properties, adding over 11,000 keys…
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IndiGo adds Gondia in Maharashtra to its network
IndiGo has announced the addition of Gondia in Maharashtra to its network, making it the 85th domestic destination for IndiGo and 117th overall. Starting 1st December 2023, IndiGo will operate a daily service on Tirupati-Hyderabad-Gondia-Hyderabad-Tirupati route with the following schedule: Stay up to date: Sign up for my newsletter to never miss latest Aviation and…
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Accor opens a brand new Novotel in Jaipur
Accor has announced the opening of Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre. This is the first Novotel in the Pink City and the 24th Novotel in India. Location Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre is located very close to Jaipur Exhibition & Convention Centre (JECC), which is renowned as South Asia’s premier purpose-built, state-of-the-art venue for exhibitions, conventions, and…
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Now Open: InterContinental Jaipur Tonk Road
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced the opening of InterContinental Jaipur Tonk Road after a “monumental” transformation. IHG has completed the conversion of Crowne Plaza to an InterContinental in the Pink City. The group says that this conversion to a more premium and luxury hotel represents its “dedication to growing its luxury & lifestyle portfolio…
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Thailand to grant Visa-Free entry for Indians and Taiwanese
In a bid to increase tourism, the Thai government has announced that it will start offering Visa-Free entries for travellers from India and Taiwan. Starting 10th November 2023 through 10th May 2024, travellers from India and Taiwan going to Thailand will be able to do so without taking a visa. This visa-free travel arrangement has…
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Air India expands Australian network with new Mumbai-Melbourne flights
Air India, the largest international airline from India, has announced that it is expanding its Australian network with new Mumbai-Melbourne flights. Mumbai gets its first nonstop to Australia! Starting 15th December 2023, Air India will operate a three-weekly nonstop service between Mumbai and Melbourne with the following schedule: Air India will deploy Boeing B787-8 Dreamliners…
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Virgin Atlantic to suspend Austin flights
Virgin Atlantic has announced changes to its route network, which will see the airline suspend flights to Austin, Texas in the United States. On 7th January 2024, Virgin Atlantic will operate the final service between London Heathrow and Austin. The airline is suspending flights to the Texan city due to persistent softening in corporate demand,…
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Marriott expands luxury portfolio in Vietnam with three new signings
Marriott has announced the signing of three new luxury resorts in Vietnam. The signings are expected to debut two new brands into the Asian country. Marriott has announced the signing of following three luxury resorts in Vietnam: The agreements were signed by President and CEO of Marriott International Anthony Capuano during a recent visit to…
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Qantas to launch flights to Paris
Qantas has announced a new nonstop service to Paris, France. The French capital will be the airline’s third European destination. Bonjour, Paris! Qantas will launch flights to Paris in July 2024, just in time for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and European summer. Starting 12th July 2024, Qantas will operate a 4-weekly nonstop service…
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Sri Lanka waives Visa Fee for India and six other countries
Tourists from India and six other countries will now be able to travel to Sri Lanka without paying any visa fee. In order to boost tourism in the country, the Sri Lankan government has decided to waive off the Visa Fee for tourists coming from India, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Russia. This is…
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