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SWISS posts record passenger volume for 2016

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) transported 16,517,559 passengers in 2016, a 1.3% increase on 2015, which had itself been a record year in passenger volume terms. A total of 145,868

BBC Worldwide launches its first bespoke channel for cruise ships

BBC Worldwide has announced the launch of a global entertainment channel, BBC HD, the company’s first channel produced exclusively for cruise ships and the wider maritime market. It will go

Finnair signs up for Travelport Rich Content distribution

Travelport has announced a new full content agreement with Finnair, Finland’s largest airline and a member of the oneworld alliance. As part of the agreement, Finnair has also chosen to

Marriott International expands presence in Algeria with opening of Sheraton Annaba

201 Room New Build Hotel boasts imposing design, Prime Mediterranean Sea location and commanding views of scenic coastal city. Marriott International, Inc  (www.Marriott.com), today announced further expansion in Algeria with the

Yas Island opens window for sponsorship opportunities

Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, is a stunning, cosmopolitan and energetic location looking to host exciting events that will support it in celebrating Abu Dhabi’s cultural diversity, driving overnight visitation to

Abu Dhabi cruise tourism rides wave of success

The cruise sector in Abu Dhabi is celebrating a year of achievement with record numbers of ship calls and passengers arriving in the emirate during the previous season and the

India to discuss aviation assistance with Nepal tohelp build three airports

India is scrambling to offer assistance to Nepal in developing its aviation sector, an attempt to counter China’s initiative to help the Himalayan country build three international airports. The government

SilkAir announces New Year special fares

SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, has announced its special 2017 New Year fares. Travellers can make the most out of the low fares by making a booking before

Vistara announces 3-day Celebration Sale with fares starting INR 899 all-in

• Fares starting INR 899 all-in one way • Booking Period: 10 January 2017 – 12January 2017 (midnight) • Travel Period: 25 January 2017 – 01 October 2017 • Customers

VFS Global launches Czech Republic Visa Application Centre in Ahmedabad

Newly opened centre in Ahmedabad is the seventh visa application facility for the Czech Republic in India! The Embassy of the Czech Republic and VFS Global have launched a Czech