Archives December 2023

Accor Launches Global Partnership with Captain Cause, Enabling ALL Members to Donate Loyalty Points

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, has extended its partnership with Captain Cause, a mission-driven organization that supports socially and environmentally impactful initiatives. This partnership allows members of Accor’s loyalty program, ALL, to easily utilize their Reward points to support causes aligned with Accor’s focus on Nature, Society, and humanitarian disaster relief.

AirAsia Honors Late Sabah Tourism Icon Datuk Irene Benggon Charuruks with Special Tribute Livery

AirAsia, a prominent airline, has unveiled a special tribute livery dedicated to the late Datuk Irene Benggon Charuruks, a beloved Sabah tourism figure and former General Manager of the Sabah Tourism Board. Datuk Irene played a pivotal role in shaping and promoting Sabah’s tourism sector and had been a strong supporter of AirAsia since its inception 22 years ago.

Riu Palace Pacifico in Nayarit, Mexico, Reopens as Adults-Only Luxury Retreat with Elite Club by RIU

Riu Hotels & Resorts has recently reopened the Riu Palace Pacifico, situated on Playa de Flamingos beach in Nayarit, Mexico, following an extensive refurbishment. The hotel has been transformed into an Adults-Only establishment while maintaining RIU’s renowned 24-hour all-inclusive service. The renovation focused on enhancing guest experiences, offering new dining options, and introducing the “Elite Club” by RIU, designed to elevate vacations.

Experience One of Europe’s Most Intense Meteor Showers from the Canary Islands

The Canary Islands offer vibrant skies and untouched landscape akin to a movie. With four UNESCO-designated Biosphere Reserves, the archipelago is considered one of the best places on the planet to witness celestial events given its distinction for possessing the clearest skies in Europe.

JA Resorts & Hotels Appoints Khumar Askerova as Director of Sales and Marketing for the Indian Ocean

JA Resorts & Hotels has announced the appointment of Khumar Askerova as the new Director of Sales and Marketing for the Indian Ocean region. Khumar brings with her an impressive 25 years of experience in sales and marketing within the hospitality industry, and a key appointment to the regional team.

Viking Announces 10 Additional River Ships in Europe

Viking today announced it will welcome an additional 10 Viking Longships® to its river fleet in the coming years. To meet strong demand for European river voyages, eight of the new vessels will sail Viking’s popular itineraries on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, while two additional Viking Longships will join the fleet on the Seine River.

Introducing Billnäs Gård, Finland: A New Dedicated Holistic Space Celebrating ‘Slow and Local’ Life

Introducing Billnäs Gård in Finland, a new design-led hospitality concept located an hour’s train and car ride from Helsinki, operating as part wellbeing-focused boutique hotel and part private hire and retreat space intermittently throughout the year. Perched on the Svartå River in the heart of the ancient Billnäs ironworks and surrounded by pristine nature, the spectacular Mediterranean-style property offers a seamless blend of wellness, creative and adventure pursuits enveloped in bespoke, modern luxury.