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Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has significantly enhanced its exclusive member experience by allowing every seat to be purchased with miles, and with different layers of flexibility. GuestSeat awards will now be branded as ‘Saver Award’ and provide a low starting price for redemption tickets. These updates are designed to provide members with greater flexibility, transparency, and value when booking flights with Etihad Guest Miles, aligning with Etihad’s commercial fares.
Mark Potter, Managing Director Etihad Guest, said, “Etihad Guest is designed to reward loyalty, and these changes ensure our members enjoy even greater flexibility and transparency when redeeming their miles. Saver Award seats highlight the exclusive value our members deserve, with more ways to tailor their travel to their needs and flexibility across every seat.”
Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 07:03:59 +0000
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Mandarin Oriental is proud to announce that it has been named the winner of World’s Leading Sustainable Energy Efficiency Initiative, World’s Leading Sustainable Cultural Heritage Project, and World’s Leading Sustainable Policy Initiative at the 2nd annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards in Dubai.
These accolades highlight Mandarin Oriental’s leadership in accelerating change and creating meaningful impact across ultra-luxury hospitality. The recognition highlights the Group’s pioneering approach to to reduce our environmental impact, safeguard cultural heritage and inspiring more mindful travel experiences.
Launched at COP28, the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards celebrate organisations that transcend traditional hospitality by integrating sustainability and environmental stewardship at the core of their operations.
Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:56:22 +0000
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Even with the war still going on, a lot of Brits keep coming to Ukraine, but not for fun, but with a specific goal. Volunteers, documentary filmmakers, and entrepreneurs keep coming to Kyiv and other cities to support a country fighting for its independence. For them, their very presence has become a form of support — a silent message that says: we are here with you.
British citizens are among the top 10 most popular foreign visitors to Ukraine in 2025, with 17,210 registered entries in the first half of the year — a slight increase compared to 2024. According to exclusive border crossing data analyzed by VisitKyiv.com, this trend indicates a growth in solidarity trips. After all, most of these visitors come not for leisure, but to support Ukraine and its people.
Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:03:01 +0000
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Blacklane, the global chauffeur service, has launched operations in Tunis and Nairobi, scaling its world-class premium mobility to two of Africa’s most dynamic cities.
The expansion marks a key step in Blacklane’s continued international growth, connecting travelers in both North and East Africa with seamless, reliable mobility and first-class guest service.
Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:58:46 +0000
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Casago, a premier vacation rental property management company known for its locally owned and operated franchise model, has obtained top-tier talent by welcoming David Angotti as Chief Digital Officer, a key leadership move that reinforces Casago’s commitment to digital innovation in the short-term rental industry.
Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:56:05 +0000
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Dar Global and The Trump Organization have announced two major global milestones that mark a new chapter for luxury hospitality and investment innovation. The partners have confirmed the launch of Trump International Hotel Maldives, the brand’s first entry into the Maldives, along with the world’s first tokenized hotel development project tied directly to a luxury resort under construction.
Revealed in Dubai, the collaboration introduces the Trump brand to one of the world’s most coveted destinations and brings a breakthrough financial model to the hospitality sector. Unlike previous tokenization initiatives that focus on completed assets, this project tokenizes the development phase itself. Investors will be able to participate from inception in a high value hospitality project backed by a leading global developer.
Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:54:28 +0000
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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) proudly unveiled the winners of the 2025 Caribbean Hotel Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) Awards at the opening of the annual event, taking place in Barbados from November 16–18. The signature program recognizes outstanding leadership, innovation and best practices across the regional hospitality sector.
The CHIEF Awards highlight excellence across five competitive categories: Environmental Sustainability, People (Staff) Development and Support, Innovative Sales and Marketing, Social Responsibility and Tech Transformation. This year’s winners and finalists represented 12 destinations, reflecting the depth and diversity of Caribbean hospitality leadership. Their submissions showcased purpose-driven work and highlighted some of the most forward-thinking initiatives in the industry.
Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:52:38 +0000
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Qantas’ next-generation Airbus A321XLR aircraft started flying from Brisbane Airport yesterday, bringing the latest in aircraft technology to the Sunshine state.
The A321XLR will operate return services between Brisbane and Sydney, marking the newest route for the state-of-the-art aircraft which Qantas launched for the first time in September.
The national carrier is only the fourth airline in the world to operate the A321XLR and the first airline in Asia Pacific.
Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:14:58 +0000
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flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and GE Aerospace yesterday announced a new order for 60 GEnx-1B engines to power flydubai’s first widebody fleet of 30 Boeing 787-9. The agreement, signed at the Dubai Airshow 2025, also includes spare engines and a long-term services agreement to support the carrier’s launch of long-haul operations.
Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:12:25 +0000
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Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today Africa’s largest carrier has committed to purchase 11 additional 737 MAX jets. The agreement for 11 737-8, signed at the Dubai Airshow, will enable Ethiopian Airlines to grow its regional and international networks and expand its Addis Ababa hub.
“We are thrilled to be announcing our agreement with Boeing for additional11 737-8 airplanes today during Dubai Airshow,” said Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew. “The order will support our growth plans that we have set as part of our vision and strategy. We are happy that our partnership with Boeing continues to grow over the years and we look forward to flying Boeing airplanes for years to come and that we will continue to serve our customers by bringing them high performance airplanes with passenger comfort.”
Published: Tue, 18 Nov 2025 05:10:09 +0000