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The Art of Bloom: Spring into Cherry Blossom Season at Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC

Celebrate the beauty of spring with a floral installation by celebrity florist Jeff Leatham and themed culinary and spa experiences


As peak bloom graces Washington, DC from March 28 to 31, transforming the nation’s capital into a breathtaking sea of pink, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC invites guests to celebrate cherry blossom season in unparalleled style. From an awe-inspiring lobby

Royal Caribbean schedules another preview cruise for Star of the Seas
22.03.2025 USACruises

Royal Caribbean International will operate a third preview cruise of the Star of the Seas ahead of its official maiden cruise departing Port Canaveral on Aug. 31.


The line's second Icon-class ship will now sail its first cruise on Aug. 20. It will be a three-night voyage to the Bahamas calling at the line's private island, Perfect Day at Coco Cay.


Two four-night cruises with

London Heathrow reopens after fire halted all operations

London Heathrow Airport has reopened after a fire and associated power outage kept the major European hub closed for most of Friday. 


"Following an earlier power outage, Heathrow is now safely able to restart flights," read a message on the Heathrow website. "To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will running a reduced operation prioritizing repatriation

Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit Unveils Expansion With New Tower

Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, is unveiling today the addition of a new tower to its resort inventory. This expansion is part of the resort’s ongoing commitment to providing exceptional experiences and simply fun stays to its guests.


The new tower, called Zafiro, is designed

Daily flights from YYZ, YVR to FRA this summer with Condor
22.03.2025 Avia

Condor Airlines’ peak summer seasonal flight schedule for North America will offer nonstop service to its Frankfurt hub starting in late April / early May from multiple North American gateways including Vancouver and Calgary.


These seasonal routes join Condor’s current winter routes to Frankfurt from gateways including Toronto.


In addition, this summer, Toronto, Vancouver and

SeaWorld To Welcome Baby Shark Experience, Debut Nation's Largest Jellyfish Exhibit

SeaWorld is making a splash with two major announcements that promise to delight visitors of all ages. The marine amusement park has partnered with the global entertainment company behind Baby Shark to bring exclusive live encounters with the beloved character to its locations in San Diego, Orlando and San Antonio. And, at SeaWorld San Diego, the highly anticipated Jewels of the Sea: The Jellyfish

Thailand Plans to Cut Tourists’ Visa-Free Stays to 30 Days
21.03.2025 ThailandVisas

Thailand plans to halve the number of days it allows foreign tourists to stay without visas to 30 days as the Southeast Asian nation cracks down on travelers exploiting the waiver to engage in illegal businesses, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Sorawong Thienthong.


Since July 2024, Thailand has allowed passport holders from 93 countries to enter the country for tourism for a period

Travellers rank the world’s most disappointing tourist attractions.

 Travellers’ reviews suggest many of Europe’s bucket-list attractions are underwhelming and too crowded.

Some of the most lauded tourist attractions in the world leave travellers distinctly underwhelmed, a new study has found.


Radical Storage analysed 95,352 visitor reviews across 200 of the most visited landmarks to reveal the world’s most disappointing tourist attractions.


The

Lviv Airport Plans to Resume Flights in Spring 2025
20.03.2025 Ukraine LvovAvia

Ukraine’s Lviv-Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) is preparing for a potential reopening to scheduled commercial flights in late Spring 2025, pending final government approval. According to Ukraine’s State Aviation Administration, the Ukrainian government is actively evaluating an “optimistic scenario” for reopening airspace, allowing for a gradual return of air travel to the country.


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What Makes Rome the Perfect Spring Destination? Explore the City’s Vibrant Cultural and Artistic Wonders This Season

As the weather warms and nature begins to bloom, Rome offers an enticing springtime destination for travelers. With vibrant gardens, historic celebrations, and world-class art exhibitions, the Eternal City comes alive in a special way during this season. Visitors are drawn to the city’s cultural richness, historical significance, and natural beauty, especially as spring brings new opportunities

AirAsia Philippines updates power bank policy for passenger safety

AirAsia Philippines aligns with CAAP regulations, allowing limited power banks onboard but prohibiting their inflight use for enhanced passenger safety.


AirAsia Philippines is reinforcing its commitment to aviation safety by implementing new regulations set by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) regarding the use of portable electronic devices, specifically power banks,

Emirates unveils seven more destinations in A350 network expansion

    Airline’s summer schedule will include A350 services to Tunis, Amman, Istanbul, Dammam, Ho Chi Minh City, Baghdad and Oslo    A350 flight schedule will expand in Bahrain and Kuwait with more daily flights    Airline will also advance deployment of A350 service to Bologna


Emirates has revealed the next seven cities to be served by its A350, as more newly

Aeroflot Receives an Unusual Congratulatory Message on Its 102nd Anniversary
20.03.2025 RussiaAvia

On March 17, Aeroflot celebrated its 102nd anniversary. The airline received warm congratulations from key partners, including Sheremetyevo, Pulkovo, Krasnoyarsk, VTB, Rostec, UAC, and many others. However, the most unexpected and remarkable greeting came in the form of a letter from the Minister of People’s Power for Transport of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Ramón Velásquez.


In

Delta Air Lines and JetZero Partner to Design Fuel-Efficient Aircraft of the Future
20.03.2025 USAAvia

Delta Air Lines is partnering with California-based start-up JetZero to design a more fuel-efficient blended-wing-body aircraft that will cut emissions by about half. 


JetZero is now the newest member of Delta’s Sustainable Skies Lab, receiving direct support from the airline to develop the future of aviation. The start-up received a grant from the U.S. Air Force in 2023 to help build

IATA Urges Global Aviation Industry to Fast-Track Digital ID Standards
20.03.2025 Avia

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is pushing for rapid adoption of digital identity technologies in global aviation, calling for urgent implementation of verifiable credentials and biometric recognition through its One ID initiative. The move aims to enhance security and streamline passenger processing across airports worldwide.Futuristic digital circuit board display showing a

AirAsia to suspend five overseas flights to Sabah

Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Christina Liew will meet with AirAsia to seek an explanation for the suspension of a few flights from Kota Kinabalu to several overseas destinations, including China.


The affected destinations are from Kota Kinabalu to Hong Kong (reduced from 10 weekly flights to seven flights weekly effective March 30, 2025), from Kota Kinabalu

Ethiopian starts new route to Hanoi

Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed it will introduce a four-weekly service to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, starting 10 July 2025.


The new route will enhance Ethiopian Airlines’ global connectivity and provide more flight options for passengers travelling between Africa and destinations in Southeast Asia. The flight, which will use a Boeing 787-8 with 270 seats. The aircraft will make a

Japan doubles fee to climb Mount Fuji after pollution and safety concerns

Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture has brought in the toll to protect the UNESCO-designated environment.

Hikers will have to pay to climb up Mount Fuji using any of its four main paths starting from this summer. 


Under a new bill passed on Monday, an entry fee of ¥4,000 (€24.70) will be introduced in time for peak season.


Japan’s highest mountain has been struggling with

SCAT Airlines starts flights to Munich

MUNICH, 18 March 2025: The Kazakh airline SCAT will open a new flight route from Munich to Shymkent on 27 May 2025. 


Flights will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. The flight time will be approximately six hours.


SCAT Airlines’ home base is the airport hub in Shymkent. The carrier primarily flies to destinations in Central and Southeast Asia

JATI private island resort to open in Cambodia on April 1

JATI, an exclusive private island retreat by the acclaimed creators of Shinta Mani Hotels, will open its doors on April 1, offering a unique blend of Khmer-inspired luxury and barefoot island bliss off Cambodia's southern coast.


JATI will welcome its first guests with introductory rates starting from just US$168 for a one-bedroom private villa during the 'JATI Sunrise' debut period from

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