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ALMALUSA HOTELS OPENS NEW “URBAN BEACH” HOTEL IN COMPORTA, PORTUGAL Sustainably-minded new resort opens today in the heart of Portugal’s fashionable beach town   LISBON, PORTUGAL (Nov. 17, 2022) – AlmaLusa Comporta  opens its doors today in the heart of the casually cool village of Comporta on Portugal’s west coast.   Like its sister hotel in the center of Lisbon, AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado, the sustainably-minded AlmaLusa Comporta reflects the spirit of its surroundings – from natural fibers inspired by shoreline flora and fauna, to neutral furnishings that pay homage to sandy dunes nearby. Comprising 53 rooms (31 of which are suites), the AlmaLusa Café and...

Explore the Charmingly Pulsating City of Seven Hills With Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel   Greetings from Anantara,   Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel invites guests for an immersive exploration of Rome’s oldest districts by iconic Vespa sidecar. Part of the hotel’s “Eat, Pray & Love” Signature Experience, guests are guaranteed three hours of meaningful immersion into the city’s cultural, culinary and local experiences. From the elegant Trevi to the vibrant Trastevere, every district in Rome has its own allure. Guests can stop at leisure to savour the best artisanal pastries, marvel at the iconic Moses sculpture, visit the original crypt...

World-class Event Successfully Concluded: The Apurva Kempinski Hotel Bali impresses G20 statesmen from around the globe   Geneva,November, 2022 – The highest praise for the perfect execution and excellent quality of service came at the end of last week in an emotional speech by Indonesian President Joko Widodo (or “Jokowi”), who thanked all those involved in the G20 Summit, including the tireless team at The Apurva Kempinski Hotel Bali. The luxury hotel, which opened its doors for its first guests in 2019, was one of the main venues for the G20 Summit, and the hotel's Candi Ballroom hosted numerous meetings...

Convenience is Top Priority for Passengers Post Pandemic Bahrain - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2022 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), showing that travelers top concerns for travel in the post-COVID crisis period are focused on simplification and convenience.“Travel during COVID-19 was complex, cumbersome and time consuming due to government-imposed travel requirements. Post-pandemic, passengers want improved convenience throughout their trip. Digitalization and use of biometrics to speed up the travel journey is the key,” said Nick Careen, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Operations, Safety and Security.Planning and Booking Passengers want convenience when they plan their travel and...

HELLO TAMPA BAY! VIRGIN ATLANTIC MARKS DOUBLE CELEBRATION AS ITS NEW A330neo TOUCHES DOWN IN ITS LATEST DESTINATION First ever route between London Heathrow and Tampa Bay has touched down this afternoon.   The four weekly service will increase to daily from 28 November.  Virgin Atlantic’s brand-new plane, the A330neo will operate the route, boasting new Upper Class cabin and first ever Retreat Suite.  Sir Richard Branson has touched down in Tampa Bay for the first time this afternoon on Virgin Atlantic’s inaugural A330neo flight. The flight was also welcomed by the Mayor of Tampa Jane Castor and CEO of Tampa...