News
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5G moves extended
Thursday | May 4 2023A coalition of telcos in the USA has announced the extension of voluntary mitigation measures around the rollout of 5G mobile networks at 188 airports across the country until 01 Jan 2028.
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Myanmar update
Thursday | May 4 2023THE Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has reissued its Smartraveller advice for Myanmar, which continues to have a “do not travel” status.
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ASTA comm move
Thursday | May 4 2023THE American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has revealed plans to publicly acknowledge industry suppliers who pay commissions in a timely manner.
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Marriott switching to all-inclusive
Thursday | May 4 2023RESORT fees will no longer be a nasty surprise for travellers booking Marriott hotels across the globe from next week, with the hospitality giant set to prominently display the full room price – inclusive of “resort and destination fees” on its website effective from 15 May.
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New La Vie brand
Thursday | May 4 2023INDEPENDENT hotel management group La Vie Hotels & Resorts has announced the debut of a new lifestyle brand called NOOE.
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NBA for Abu Dhabi
Thursday | May 4 2023AMERICA’S National Basketball Association (NBA) has teamed up with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism to bring two NBA games to the UAE this year.
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VN London boost
Thursday | May 4 2023VIETNAM Airlines is set to boots its London Heathrow flights to a daily operation, with four weekly Hanoi services and three flights per week from Ho Chi Minh City to the UK capital.
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Radisson La Vie pact
Thursday | May 4 2023RADISSON Hotel Group has announced a new Master Collaboration Agreement with La Vie Hotels & Resorts, which will see the addition of more than 30 new properties to the portfolio over the next 10 years.
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Viking Great Lakes double act
Thursday | May 4 2023VIKING Cruises is now operating both of its revolutionary expedition vessels in the Great Lakes region of North America, with Viking Polaris kicking off its 2023 season by joining sister ship Octantis, which is now sailing there for the second year.
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OS to Kittila
Thursday | May 4 2023AUSTRIAN Airlines is expanding its operations in Finland, with the addition of a new non-stop route between Vienna and Kittila.