How Nigeria’s only state-owned airline, Ibom Air, is dominating Nigeria’s sky
Many Nigerians seem to have a liking for Ibom Air, a commercial airline wholly owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, in the South-south region of the country.
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Aer Lingus apologises after ‘severe disruption’ caused by systems failure
Aer Lingus issued an apology for “severe disruption” after more than 50 flights were cancelled due to a check-in systems glitch. The Irish carrier axed 51 flights mainly between Dublin, the UK and other European destinations on Saturday afternoon.
Best Western opens Bangkok Don Mueang airport hotel
Best Western has opened its latest property in the Thai capital, located close to the city’s Don Mueang International airport.
The Clarks Hotels and Resorts opens its first property in Sri Lanka
The Clarks Hotels and Resorts strengthens its footprints in Sri Lanka by opening The Albatross Golf Resort in Kandy. They are aiming to promote the country to the Indian travellers, and take advantage of the growing Sri Lankan business and leisure travel market
Rea Oberoi takes charge as the new VP at Elgin Hotels and Resorts
Elgin Hotels and Resorts, a leading luxury heritage hotel chain in India and the United Kingdom, recently appointed Rea Oberoi as the Vice President of the hospitality group
Emirates recovers pre-pandemic volume in the tourism sector
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) today announced a rapid recovery of its tourism sector post-pandemic, with revenues exceeding €5 billion in the first half of 2022, said Emirati Vice President Mohamed bin Rashed.
12-metre-high Kanchana Buri glass skywalk opens on River Kwai
The Thai government has opened a new bridge – the Kanchana Buri skywalk over the Khwae Yai River. The skywalk will span a 150-metre stretch that offers panoramic vistas looking out to the merging of the Mae Klong, Khwae Noi, and Khwae Yai – three rivers joining at that point.
Atlantis, The Palm raises $120,000 for range of charities
Atlantis, The Palm has raised more than US$120,000 for charity in the course of a year. The Dubai resort raised funds through its Atlas Project launched in June last year, now channelling the money towards nine local conservation and sustainability projects.
ROKA Kuwait to launch at Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Contemporary Japanese restaurant ROKA opens its doors tomorrow (September 13, 2022) in Kuwait. Following its success in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, this launch is the brand’s third Middle East opening outside of London, marking a significant step in Roka’s expansion plans in the region.
Etihad continues to invest in the US market
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, continues to strengthen its commitment in the US market with increased flights from New York’s JFK International Airport on the heels of the launch of the airline’s new A350 aircraft, and an expanded partnership with JetBlue.
