Emirates Skywards, the loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, has rolled out new measures to offer its members more support, flexibility and choice—allowing members to retain elite tier status until 2022. The loyalty program, according to Emirates, is one of the first in the world and the first in the region, to offer its members …
Dubai has announced a new set of measures designed to slow the rising number of Covid-19 cases recorded in the emirate. Coming into force today, the new rules will remain in place until the end of the month. The United Arab Emirates as a whole is currently seeing around 3,000 daily cases Covid-19, up from …
Marriott International has announced that president and chief executive, Arne Sorenson, will be temporarily reducing his schedule to facilitate more demanding treatment for pancreatic cancer. In May 2019, the company announced that Sorenson, 62, had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was beginning treatment. Sorenson, who will remain in his dual role, is expected to …
Madeira is emerging as a frontrunner choice for remote workers following the opening of a major development. The Digital Nomads Village has been referred to as the most significant project in Portugal to date for remote working, following a steep rise in demand accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic. Crowned Europe’s Leading Island Destination for the …
Presence of good underwater life and accessibility make it an excellent dive spot, say scuba divers After a hiatus of nearly a year following the COVID-19 pandemic, the scuba divers of Visakhapatnam made a fascinating discovery when they plunged into the sea off Rushikonda Coast, last week. A team of four scuba divers from Livein …
Holland America Line has named Werner Timmers, a captain with nearly 40 years sailing for the cruise line, to take the helm of Rotterdam when the ship enters service in July next year. Timmers joined Holland America Line in 1984 and has worked on all classes of ship within the brand, most recently as master …
Tucan Travel has ceased trading as the downturn in travel following the Covid-19 pandemic continues to take a toll on the hospitality sector. The company operated group itineraries in the Americas, Asia, Africa and Europe as well as a tailor-made department, offering bespoke tours in Latin America and Asia. Martyn Sumners, executive director of AITO, …
Amidst the cheery bustle of Pondy Bazaar, Dilip Kapur strides into his latest store. On the left hang racks of Fabindia’s distinctive floral and geometric prints. On the right, are Kapur’s sustainably crafted, Hidesign’s East India Leather handbags. Fabindia and Hidesign recently launched their first joint location store at Pondy Bazaar, T Nagar. “This has …
The experience tour at Creative Bee Natural Dye Farm in Hyderabad encourages visitors to learn a craft, or two The late January sun beats down on us, the morning chill giving way to warmer hours. Ikat weaver Subba Rao shows me how to tightly wind and tie pieces of latex bands on the yarn on …
MSC Cruises has taken delivery of MSC Virtuosa, the latest ship to join its fleet. As tradition calls, a small and private flag ceremony was held at Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint Nazaire, France between the shipyard and MSC Cruises where MSC Virtuosa received her official flag and blessings for good fortune. The ceremony was …
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