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Weekly Roundup of News: October 24, 2021

Bulgari Hotels and Resorts announces the signing of Bulgari Resort Los Angeles

Bulgari Hotels and Resorts has announced that it has signed an agreement with owner and developer Gary Safady, for a new luxury resort in Los Angeles. This will be second Bulgari property in the United States, following the opening of the Miami property in 2024. The Bulgari Resort Los Angeles is expected to be the twelfth property in the brand’s portfolio.

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Delta Airlines to launch new flights to Panama from New York, Los Angeles and Orlando

Delta Airlines has announced that it is expanding its services to Panama with new flights from New York, Los Angeles and Orlando in addition to a second Saturday-only flight from Atlanta.

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Leela Hotels and Resorts announces the opening of The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of its second hotel in Bengaluru, The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru. Nestled amidst the pristine environs of Bhartiya City, one of India’s largest integrated smart cities, spread across 125 acres, the hotel exudes modern luxury and sophistication.

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Air Canada to launch flights between Toronto and Santo Domingo

Air Canada has announced that it will launch new seasonal nonstop flights between Toronto and Santo Domingo in Dominican Republic this December.

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Ryanair continues to expand from Edinburgh; adds nonstop flight to Morocco from the Irish capital

Ryanair is continuing to expand from Edinburgh, the capital of Ireland. The airline has announced that it will be adding a new route to Morocco this December.

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Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento opens its doors

Hyatt, in partnership with Presidio Companies, had announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Downtown Sacramento, “a new lifestyle hotel designed for travelers with an adventurous spirit looking for an experience in the heart of the action”.

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Accor announces the opening of Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak, Thailand

Accor has announced the opening of Grand Mercure Khao Lak Bangsak, Thailand.

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Flair Airlines announces a major expansion; adds 4 new destinations and 14 new routes

Canadian Ultra low cost carrier Flair Airlines has announced a major expansion for Spring 2022 season. The airline will add 4 new destinations and 14 new routes. The announcement comes as the carrier plans to take delivery of 4 brand-new Boeing B737MAX-8 aircraft in April and May 2022. Let’s find out more.

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IHG announces the signing of Holiday Inn Dandenong, Australia

IHG has announced the signing of Holiday Inn Dandenong, Australia. This will be IHG’s fifth hotel with the Pelligra Group, making them one of IHG’s largest owners in Australasia. The other 4 hotels owned by the Pelligra Group include Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport, the newly opened Holiday Inn Werribee, and upcoming Holiday Inn Melbourne Richmond and Crowne Plaza Melbourne Carlton.

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Sun Country Airlines adds 11 routes from Minneapolis; adds 7 new destinations

Sun Country Airlines has announced that it will add 11 new routes from Minneapolis. With this, the airline will have flights to 7 new destinations in its network.

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Canopy by Hilton debuts in the United Kingdom with the opening of a London hotel

Hilton has announced the opening of Canopy by Hilton London city, the lifestyle brand‘s debut hotel in the United Kingdom.

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easyJet opens its first ever airport lounge at London Gatwick airport

easyJet has announced the opening of its first-ever airport lounge, in collaboration with No1 Lounges, at London Gatwick Airport’s north terminal.

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Alaska Airlines announces flights from Boise to Idaho Falls and Las Vegas

Alaska Airlines has announced yet another round of expansion from Boise, Idaho. This time, the airline has announced nonstop flights from Boise to Idaho Falls and Las Vegas that will begin in June 2022.

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Singapore Airlines’ fifth freedom Manchester-Houston route to resume in December

Singapore Airlines has announced that it will resume its Manchester-Houston route, which was its first-ever transatlantic route from the United Kingdom, in December 2021. This will be the first time that the flight will be operated since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Hilton introduces shareable Digital Room Keys and Automated Complimentary Room Upgrades

Hilton has announced the latest in a series of technology innovations. In a first for a major hospitality company, Hilton has introduced Shareable Digital Room Keys.

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Qantas to resume international flights earlier than planned; to launch flights to Delhi

Qantas has announced that it, along with Jetstar, will bring forward the resumption of international flights once again. The airline has also announced that it will launch flights to Delhi, India for the first time in almost a decade. Let’s find out more about this.

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Marriott announces the arrival of The Reykjavik EDITION

Marriott has announced the arrival of The Reykjavik EDITION. The American hospitality chain says that “the arrival of The Reykjavik EDITION further cements EDITION Hotels’ uncanny ability to land in just the right place at the right time”.

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Avelo Airlines announces Sarasota as its 6th Floridian destination with flights from New Haven, Connecticut

Avelo Airlines, which started operations in April 2021, has been expanding agreesively. Just days after announcing nonstop flights between Las Vegas and Northern Colorado, the airline has announced flights between New Haven and Sarasota, its sixth destination in Florida.

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British Airways announces codeshare with Kenya Airways

British Airways has announced codeshare with Kenya Airways, meaning that British Airways passengers will be able to fly to more destinations across Africa.

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ITC Hotels to open its 6th Fortune-branded hotel in Delhi NCR

Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s Hotel Group, has announced that it has signed an agreement for a hotel in Vivek Vihar, East Delhi. This will be the brand’s 6th hotel in Delhi NCR (National Capital Region), this expanding its presence in the region.

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Avelo Airlines expands from Las Vegas; adds flights to Redding, California

Avelo Airlines has announced flights between Las Vegas and Redding, California. The low-cost carrier will connect Northern California’s outdoor adventure headquarters with the neon lights of the entertainment capital of the world in January 2022.

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SpiceJet announces flights from Kushinagar to Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata

SpiceJet, India’s second largest low cost carrier, has announced nonstop flights from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. The airline will connect Kushinagar to 3 Indian metro cities.

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