(09 Mar 2021)Marriott is set to significantly expand its portfolioof properties in Japan, with the opening of three new Fairfieldhotels this month, and a further three by the end of summer 2021. The openings continue the momentum of theinnovative “Michi-no-eki” project, bringing six more Fairfield byMarriott hotels to key locations near roadside rest stationscalled “Michi-no-Eki”, …

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(09 Mar 2021)Qantas has unveiled plans to launch three new routesto Cooma and Albury, the gateways to the snowfields in New SouthWales and Victoria. From 1 July to 26 September 2021, the nationalcarrier will fly: Sydney to Cooma – thrice daily; Brisbane to Cooma –two flights per week; and Brisbane to Albury – thrice weekly. …

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(09 Mar 2021)Mandarin Oriental has taken over the management of the renowned Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The property is currently undergoing an extensiveguestroom and public area renovation scheduled for completion inlate 2021, after which it will be rebranded as Mandarin OrientalAl Faisaliah, Riyadh. Adam Tihany Design, New York has designed the newinteriors. …

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(09 Mar 2021)Emirates has unveiled plans to increase the number offlights it operates to Maldives and Seychelles. The Dubai-based airline will increase the 24weekly flights it currently offers to Maldives to 28 flights perweek from 28 March to 18 April. Flights to Seychelles will increase from five per week toseven per week, also starting 28 …

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by Rick Steves, March 12, 2021 As we’ve had to postpone our travels because of the pandemic, I believe a weekly dose of travel dreaming can be good medicine. Here’s a reminder of the fun that awaits us in Europe at the other end of this crisis. Wearing a red robe and a warm smile, …

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Ahead of a busy 2021 of launches, British make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury chats about her bestselling product and why creating new solutions remains her focus I met Charlotte Tilbury for the first time at Selfridges London in 2015, during a demo of her Eyes To Mesmerise collection. The ground floor of the luxury department store …

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Greece is set to give the green light to holidaymakers from May 14th as the destination seeks to boost its tourism economy. The move has been welcomed by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which is keen to see the sector reopened around the globe as quickly as possible. Greek tourism minister, Harry Theocharis, …

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FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week join forces after 15 years, while Khanna returns to the runway after a hiatus of over two years There is no doubt that Anamika Khanna is one of India’s most talented and well-regarded fashion designers. With no formal fashion training, she has built her brand’s signature on hybrid silhouettes that …

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American, the largest airline in Texas, is adding ten new, returning and seasonal routes to Texas’ capital city, connecting Austin with the world and the world with Austin. The carrier is also introducing four new codeshare routes with West Coast International Alliance partner Alaska Airlines for flights beginning May 6th. The new Austin services and …

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Cunard has confirmed it will offer a series of UK voyages on Queen Elizabeth this year, providing a unique staycation opportunity for British guests. More details will be revealed later this month. Sailings will be from Cunard’s home port of Southampton and will be in UK coastal waters as well as simply seeking out the …

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