Air India has reason to celebrate. As 2013 was coming to an end, the Star Alliance voted unanimously for Air India’s entry into this elite group. If all goes well, the airline should officially be a part of the Alliance by mid-2014, stated John Massey, Manager, Marketing Programs and Industry Affairs for Air India. The …
Asia to Africa Safaris is bringing its expertise in safari travel to a new office in New York City. “A to A” seeks to extend its footprint and satisfy the growing demand for bespoke adventure travel among spirited travelers in the U.S.. The operator adds that “the timing is astute for A to A’s expansion. …
Maguy Maccario Doyle is the Principality’s new emissary to Washington DC following her appointment by His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. The Ambassador conveyed Prince Albert’s assurances of his highest consideration to President Barack Obama and his family, as she officially tendered her letter of credence to the President in a ceremony at …
Sofitel Luxury Hotels has signed a management contract for the Hotel Concorde Berlin which, as of February 1, 2014, will be operated under its new name, the Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm. Together with the Sofitel Hamburg Alter Wall and the Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, the brand already manages four properties in Germany – due to be joined …
The Alpina Gstaad has been awarded one of the highest honors in gastronomy and the hospitality industry – its first Michelin Star. Restaurant Sommet in this Swiss Alpine resort’s newest luxury hotel was recognized, offering cuisine prepared to a consistently high standard. The Michelin Guide to Restaurants, known by food lovers as simply the “Red …
Artisan Traveler and Qatar Airways are offering a deal where travelers can book any six nights in Perth, Australia flying on Qatar Airways and receive two nights free. With the first time promotion, East Coast USA residents and beyond can fly to Australia experiencing carriers like Qatar Airways to the West Coast of Australia via Doha, …
The Sheraton Bailuhu Resort, Huizhou in China’s southern Guangdong province has opened its doors. The resort is the second Sheraton hotel in Huizhou city and marks the brand’s continuing growth in the country as well as its robust expansion plans across Asia Pacific, where Sheraton recently celebrated its 100th hotel milestone. “We are very excited to partner …
Experiencing Asia authentically just got a lot easier with new developments from Nomadic Expeditions. The company has enhanced its website to offer smoother perusing of cultural journeys, active adventures and other expeditions across the continent. Prime among enhancements to Nomadic Expeditions website is a new Trip Finder tool that enables visitors to navigate the company’s selection …
Japan welcomed its 10 millionth visitor for the year on December 20, 2013 at Narita International Airport. According to statistics released by Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) in early December, about 9.5 million visited the country as of the end of November, with the figure reaching 10 million visitors. In 2003, the Japanese government set …