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Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, proudly marked 18 years of operations to India with a special commemorative event celebrating the airline’s longstanding presence in one of its most strategically important markets.
For nearly two decades, India operations have remained a key pillar of Maldivian’s regional connectivity and growth. Maldivian currently flies 5 times every week to both Thiruvananthapuram and Cochin. Over the past eighteen years, these routes have played an important role in strengthening access to essential markets and enhancing connectivity between the Maldives and major Indian cities. The network has also supported tourism, trade, education, and medical travel, further reinforcing the close ties between the two neighboring countries.
Published: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:41:54 +0000
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Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has begun scheduled operations to North Carolina, with its inaugural flight arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) earlier this month, operated by the airline’s modern Airbus A350-1000.
The new service connects the Charlotte region and communities throughout North Carolina and the broader Southeast to Etihad’s global network, supporting both passenger and freight connectivity and providing access to key destinations across India and Asia.
Published: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:38:55 +0000
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Marriott International celebrates the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton São Vicente Resort, marking the company’s highly anticipated debut into Cape Verde. Situated above Laginha Beach within the cultural hub of São Vicente, the hotel blends resort-style relaxation with business-ready convenience on the island.
Published: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:13:13 +0000
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A new survey from cruise specialist cruise.co.uk has revealed a growing interest in river cruising, with 41% of customers yet to try a river cruise likely to book one within the next two years.
The research, which polled over 650 cruise.co.uk customers, also found that of those who had already sailed on a river cruise, 49% were expecting to take about the same number or more river cruises over the next two years.
Published: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:04:26 +0000
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There was a time when luxury hospitality competed on amenities. Today, the most meaningful measure of a destination is what lies beyond the hotel itself: the places it opens, the stories it reveals, and the experiences it makes possible. On Mykonos Island, the Myconian Collection has quietly built its reputation on precisely this idea.
Across its family-owned portfolio of hotels overlooking the Aegean, the group has developed a collection of experiences designed to connect guests with the island in ways that feel immersive and personal. Rooted in local knowledge and long-standing relationships, the concierge teams shape each itinerary around what different travellers actually seek, whether that is life by the sea, cultural depth, local flavour, or a more adventurous pace, revealing Mykonos as it is lived, not just visited.
Published: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:51:13 +0000
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Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel company with 70 years of experience in the leisure segment, strengthens its position in the Mediterranean with the announcement of its official entry into Tunisia. Through a strategic alliance with Management Hospitality Group (MHG), the company will operate five new properties that will gradually join its portfolio, with the ambitious goal of reaching 3,000 rooms in the destination by 2030.This expansion begins this year with the opening of a resort operating under the Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand in Mahdia. The property will offer 307 rooms and is located in one of the country’s most exclusive coastal areas.
Published: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:49:51 +0000
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Within just a year of opening, South Africa’s first Park Hyatt branded hotel, Park Hyatt Johannesburg, is setting new standards in luxury hospitality. Adding to the property’s growing list of awards, TIME Magazine has named the hotel one of its 100 ‘World’s Greatest Places’ for 2026, an accolade shared by a select group of exceptional properties around the world.
Compiled and curated by TIME’s international network of contributors, and eagerly anticipated by its international readership, the annual list honors extraordinary destinations across the globe, serving as a snapshot of the most exciting and inventive new experiences across travel, hospitality, culture and design.
Published: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:46:15 +0000
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that World of Hyatt members can now earn and redeem World of Hyatt loyalty points at participating Bahia Principe properties. The collection joining the program totals approximately 12,000 rooms across more than 20 Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts-branded hotels in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Jamaica and Spain.
This milestone marks a step forward in the strategic joint venture between Hyatt and Piñero that manages Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts-branded properties and owns the Bahia Principe brand. With this integration, Bahia Principe becomes the ninth brand in Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection portfolio, expanding the ways World of Hyatt members can enjoy all-inclusive vacations across highly sought-after leisure destinations.
Published: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:44:43 +0000
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As travel consumption continues to evolve toward higher quality, personalization, and local immersion, Atwell, IHG Hotels & Resorts’ (IHG’s) lifestyle brand, is accelerating its expansion across Greater China. Following the debut of its first property in the region, Atwell Suites Shanghai Wuning, the brand has celebrated the opening of its second hotel, Atwell Hefei City Center. From Shanghai to Hefei, Atwell brings its “new territorial home” concept to life, blending lifestyle aesthetics with local inspiration to create stays that offer both a sense of belonging and moments of discovery, designed for life-loving experience maximizer.
Published: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:42:35 +0000
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IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is rapidly expanding its footprint in Europe, adding over 32,800 rooms in the past three years to its portfolio – growth of 27%.
A supportive macro backdrop continues to fuel IHG’s growth as it expands its scale and presence in Europe’s key destinations. In 2025, European hotel investment reached €27 billion across more than 1,050 hotels – the strongest year since 2019 (Cushman & Wakefield). This momentum is underpinned by Europe’s position as the world’s most visited region, welcoming around 793 million international arrivals in 2025 (UN Tourism).
Published: Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:41:33 +0000