Wilson will spearhead the development and implementation of the company’s first ship, which Aman describes as a luxury superyacht. The ship is expected to enter service in 2027. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport Hotel celebrates 10th anniversary
Premier Inn Abu Dhabi International Airport Hotel, the hotel group’s fifth hotel in the region, celebrates its 10th anniversary this week - a key milestone in Premier Inn’s continued evolution in the Middle East. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
‘Climate captives’: The wins and losses of 2023’s threatened species list
Frogs, salmon and turtles are among the 44,000 species threatened with extinction. Just over 44,000 species are threatened with extinction - around 2,000 more than last year - according to the latest Red List of Threatened Species.A tracker of biodiversity around the globe, the report was released by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) at COP28 in Dubai on … [Περισσότερα...]
How trading carbon is helping Europe's agricultural sector
Carbon markets could hold the key to sustainable farming and efforts to mitigate climate change, and many European farmers are exploring them further. Firstly, carbon markets are financial platforms that allow investors to buy and sell carbon credits, which authorise buyers to produce certain amounts of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide.Those who buy carbon credits are usually … [Περισσότερα...]
COP28: 'Insufficient' draft text makes conclusion by official end of talks unlikely
Good morning! We're here once again on what is meant to be the final day of COP28 - though that is looking increasingly unlikely. Here's a recap of what happened yesterday: COP28 presidency released a long-anticipated draft text that doesn't include the phrase 'phase out' fossil fuels - much to the disappointment of various countries and campaigners.EU Climate Commissioner Wopke … [Περισσότερα...]
DAX reaches historic highs: What's behind the surge in German stocks?
The DAX index, comprising Germany's top 40 companies by market capitalisation, has reached unprecedented heights this week, surging past the 16,500-point mark, a level last witnessed in early August 2023. In the past 13 trading sessions, the DAX has closed positively out of 11 of them, resulting in a robust 20% gain since the start of the year. This performance ranks as the second … [Περισσότερα...]
Festive season shop opening hours in Greece as of Tuesday
Greek shop opening hours will be extended as of Tuesday so that people can more easily do their shopping ahead of Christmas, ANA reports.The Athens Trade Association has proposed the following opening hours for stores in the capital for the 2023 Christmas holidays.Starting on December 12, the association proposed that stores stay open from 09:00 until 21:00 on weekdays and from 09:00 until 18:00 … [Περισσότερα...]
Hamas at 'breaking point', claims Israel
The EU's top diplomat has warned of an "apocalyptic" situation in the Gaza Strip, meanwhile. Israel's army claimed on Tuesday Hamas is at "its breaking point" as violent clashes push civilians into increasingly dire humanitarian conditions. The Palestinian militant group reported fighting in central Gaza overnight, while the Wafa news agency detailed 12 dead and "dozens" injured in an … [Περισσότερα...]
Public opinion split on EU enlargement as leaders gear up for crunch decisions
New polling suggests public opinion on the potential enlargement of the European Union is divided, as leaders gear up for crunch decisions on candidate countries’ bids for EU membership this week. According to a survey of six EU countries released Tuesday by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), there is no clear majority support for any of the current candidate countries joining … [Περισσότερα...]
Could the new Argentine government be the trigger for much needed digital innovation
Following the investiture of Javier Milei as the new President of Argentina, Spanish-speaking tours & activities seller Civitatis responds. Despite being one of the largest economies in the Latin America region and even a top 20 economy by size globally, the penetration of digital innovation in Argentina has been relatively shallow by comparison. This is … [Περισσότερα...]
Norse Atlantic Airways Launches London-Montego Bay Direct Flight
The Norse Atlantic Airways inaugural flight from London Gatwick arrived on 1st December 2023 into Montego Bay with hundreds of excited holidaymakers on board. The much-anticipated flight was given an auspicious welcome amidst a press fanfare at the Sangster International Airport. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
Bahrain Harbour Embraces the Return of the Kempinski Hotel and Residences to Bahrain
Kempinski Hotels is returning to the Kingdom of Bahrain with a landmark hotel and residences in a striking new development in Bahrain Harbour. Europe’s oldest luxury hotel company has inked a deal with Infracorp, which currently has more than US $3 billion in assets under management. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
Cathay Cargo Orders Airbus A350F Freighters to Expand Fleet and Boost Cargo Connectivity
Cathay Cargo, with a vision to become the world’s most customer-centric air cargo service brand, has placed an initial firm order for six Airbus A350F freighters and secured the option to acquire an additional 20 aircraft in the future. The state-of-the-art A350F freighters are scheduled for delivery starting in 2027 and are expected to enhance Hong Kong’s … [Περισσότερα...]
IHG Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 150th Hotel Indigo with Debut in Malaysia
IHG Hotels & Resorts has marked its 150th Hotel Indigo globally with the opening of Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park, the brand’s first property in Malaysia. The 180-room hotel is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, overlooking the Bukit Nanas and KL Forest Eco Park. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
Kick-Off Announced for Iconic New Edinburgh Hotel
For the first time in its 150-year history, Scottish Premiership football club, Heart of Midlothian, has unveiled its bold plans to launch a new 25-bedroom hotel and events space as part of its ambitious growth plans in early 2024. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
At COP28, 12,000 surveillance cameras are causing concerns about civil liberties
The UAE has one of the highest concentrations of surveillance cameras on Earth. Some of those at COP are linked to an Emirati group accused of spying. At the United Nations' COP28 climate summit in Dubai, surveillance cameras seem to be everywhere you turn. And that has some worried.It's unclear how the United Arab Emirates (UAE), an autocratic federation of seven sheikhdoms, uses the footage … [Περισσότερα...]
LUX* South Ari Atoll Unveils New Romantic Beach Pool Villas
Luxury meets elegance at LUX* South Ari Atoll. Thatched-roof beach bungalows and villas perched over the Maldivian waters create a stylish seaside haven. Ten one-bedroom Romantic Beach Pool Villas of 136m2 offer direct access to the beach and lagoon along with private swimming pools set in lush gardens. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Περισσότερα...]
New Cruise Loyalty Programme Aims to Be Sector’s Most Rewarding
Following the launch of Panache Cruises in the US market in July of 2023, this week sees the US launch of the company’s loyalty programme – Founders. With ambitions to become the most rewarding loyalty programme in the luxury and ultra-luxury cruise sector, the new rewards programme will offer British and American cruisers a wide range of value-added … [Περισσότερα...]
Marriott International Opens 500th Luxury Hotel
Marriott International, Inc. has achieved a significant milestone by opening its 500th luxury hotel, further solidifying its position as a leader in luxury hospitality. The company’s diverse portfolio includes renowned luxury brands such as The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, EDITION, JW Marriott, and Bulgari … [Περισσότερα...]
COP28: Climate talks enter last day with no agreement in sight on fossil fuels
Hopes for finishing a critical climate summit on time were fading early Tuesday as countries were still far apart on key issues, including an agreement on what to do about the fossil fuels that are causing dangerous global warming. The United Nations-led summit known as COP28 was scheduled to end around midday after nearly two weeks of speeches, demonstrations and negotiations. But the climate … [Περισσότερα...]
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