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Dubai Airports has confirmed plans to close Dubai International’s (DXB) northern runway for a 45-day period between May 9 and June 22, 2022, to carry out complete refurbishment that will ensure “continued safety and efficient operations”. While regular runway maintenance is scheduled on a weekly basis, more extensive upgrades such as the one planned require […]

Since 1994 Eurostar has maintained its monopoly on high-speed (HS) rail services linking London with mainland Europe via the Tunnel. But changes are afoot. Last Friday it was reported by Le Parisien that Getlink (formerly Eurotunnel) wants to acquire ten new HS trains which would be leased to new operators. There is no secret that

Readers have the chance to get their hands on secondhand Swiss long-haul economy seating over the next few weeks, as the carrier auctions off surplus seats to make way for its new premium economy cabin. The airline is gradually fitting premium economy to its fleet of B777-300ER aircraft, and in doing so is removing some

Hilton has announced plans to add its first property in the French Riviera resort city of Cannes. The Canopy by Hilton Cannes will open in 2023, and will feature 143 rooms and suites, most with balconies and sea views. Features will include a 400 sqm rooftop terrace, bar and restaurant, a combined indoor and outdoor

South African carrier Comair and its subsidiary Kulula have resumed services following the lifting of a suspension imposed by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) earlier this week. The airline operates a number of domestic South African flights under British Airways colours as part of a franchise agreement, while low-cost subsidiary Kulula also serves

Melia Hotels International has announced plans for a new-build Innside property close to Madrid airport. The 273-room Innside Madrid Valdebebas will be the closest hotel to the airport’s Terminal 4, and will form part of a new development which will also offer a private hospital. The property will feature a rooftop swimming pool and lounge,

It’s that time of the year when the weather is still pleasant for a quick getaway before it gets too hot. With the festival of colours just round the corner coupled with a long weekend, Indians travellers are taking this opportunity to spend the Holi weekend away from home. Ahead of the upcoming long weekend,

The 222-room hotel is now open for reservations and will be followed by a Glasgow property later this summer Continue reading Virgin Hotels to debut in Edinburgh in June at Business Traveller. Source link

The Hoxton will open its latest European property on April 25, with the unveiling of a 240-room hotel in Barcelona. The property is located in the city’s El Peblenou district, and features a rooftop pool, bar and taqueria with views over the Sagrada Familia, as well as a ground-floor pizza restaurant with terrace, three meeting

Accor’s Mercure Leicester The Grand Hotel is set to get a facelift as part of a £1.5 million High Street Heritage Action Zone scheme. Works on the Grade II listed building will include bespoke iron gates for recessed doorways and delivery entrances, as well as new signage and cleaning and repairs being made to the