Radisson has been unveiled as the hotel partner for Edgbaston Stadium’s award-winning Masterplan redevelopment, which includes the addition of the Radisson RED Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, a 4-star lifestyle hotel featuring 146 rooms, 85 of which have pitch-facing balconies. Eighteen of these pitch-view rooms will be fully convertible into hospitality spaces, while Level 4 will boast […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in hospitality, has launched its pioneering Low Carbon Pioneers programme, featuring energy-efficient hotels that operate without on-site fossil fuel combustion and are supported by renewable energy. The initiative marks the first of its kind in the industry and aims to inspire broader adoption of carbon reduction practices across […]
British Airways has partnered with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to offer a scenic journey to London City Airport, with a 25% discount on tickets and a complimentary drink on the Thames. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, London’s River Bus service, stops at 24 piers across the capital, spanning from Putney Pier in the west […]
Focus Travel Partnership’s new collaboration with International Rail enhances Global Travel Management’s corporate rail travel offerings by providing seamless global rail bookings. Focus has entered a strategic partnership with International Rail – a leading distributor of worldwide rail tickets and passes – making International Rail the preferred global rail technology provider for Focus Travel Partnership’s […]
Transport for London (TfL) and Santander are significantly enhancing the Santander Cycles scheme by more than tripling the number of e-bikes available to hire by the end of summer, bringing the total fleet to 2,000. This expansion aims to provide Londoners with an affordable, convenient and sustainable mode of transport. E-bikes, introduced in 2022, have […]
Emirates has officially opened its first lounge in the region outside Dubai at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, marking a significant milestone in its 35-year service to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in the newly constructed Terminal 1, the 900 sq m lounge represents a substantial investment of USD$5.4 million. It will cater […]
KLM has announced the names of its first four A321neo aircraft, with the first, named Swallowtail, expected to arrive at the end of August. The KLM fleet will see further additions later this year with Peach Blossom, Common Brimstone and Waved Carpet joining the fleet. This move continues KLM’s long-standing tradition of bestowing unique names […]
From 1 July 2024, KLM World Business Class passengers and visitors to the KLM Crown Lounge at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol can look forward to indulging in premium personal care products from renowned Dutch brand Marie-Stella-Maris. Following this, from 1 August, these high-quality products will be featured in newly designed comfort bags distributed in KLM’s World […]
Delta Air Lines has unveiled its most exclusive destination yet: the Delta One Lounge at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, setting a new benchmark for luxury in air travel. The Delta One Lounge, larger than any Delta Sky Club, is designed to provide an unparalleled experience for premium travellers. Located between Concourses A […]
A team of dedicated staff at London Gatwick were recently thanked by a passenger for saving his life after he went into cardiac arrest at the airport. Passenger Eddie Barnes was travelling through London Gatwick’s North Terminal security area on 24 October at 4:20 am, bound for Spain, when he suddenly suffered a cardiac arrest. […]
