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Saudia to Launch Over 10 New International Routes in 2025

Saudia to Launch Over 10 New International Routes in 2025

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Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced a significant expansion of its global flight network, adding more than ten new destinations for 2025. This strategic growth, fuelled by a 16% increase in international guest numbers last year, reflects the airline’s commitment to connecting the world and meeting increasing global travel demand. The new destinations offer a diverse range of options, spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. The additions to Saudia's network include Vienna (Austria), Venice (Italy), Larnaca (Cyprus), Athens and Heraklion (Greece), Nice (France), Malaga (Spain), Bali (Indonesia), Antalya (Turkey), El Alamein (Egypt), and Salalah (Oman). These destinations join Saudia’s existing network of over 100 destinations across four continents. ...
Meliá Pattaya Hotel Debuts with Cultural Tribute

Meliá Pattaya Hotel Debuts with Cultural Tribute

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Meliá Pattaya Hotel, a 234-room hotel that pays homage to Pattaya’s ethnic diversity and commands expansive views of the Gulf of Thailand, has officially opened its doors to guests. Located in vibrant Pattaya, a short drive from Bangkok on the Gulf of Thailand’s east coast, the hotel stands 12 stories high on Second Road, near an array of attractions.  In addition to its sun-soaked Lay Beach Club on Beach Road fronting Pattaya Beach, Meliá Pattaya Hotel has unveiled a rooftop restaurant with a sky bar, an executive lounge, swimming pool with an adjacent bar and function lawn, Meliá’s signature YHI Spa, kids club Kidsdom, a fully-equipped gym, coworking space, collection of versatile meeting spaces and more.  The hotel’s food and beverage outlets collectively reference Pattay...
Experience The White Lotus Bar Takeover at Four Seasons Koh Samui

Experience The White Lotus Bar Takeover at Four Seasons Koh Samui

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Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui partnered with Max to host a viewing party of the HBO Original Series The White Lotus Season three. The pool and beachside of the resort played host to the much-anticipated first episode on February 17, 2025 as guests of the resort and friends of Four Seasons gathered to celebrate the Emmy®-winning original series. Featured in the latest season, the resort’s facilities and services are geared up to welcome guests to a place where the tropical beauty of Thailand and a world of drama collide. “It is a privilege and honour to have our property featured  on the HBO Original Series The White Lotus Season three,” says Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui General Manager Jasjit Assi. “We look forward to welcoming our jet-setting gue...
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection Debuts in Penang

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection Debuts in Penang

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Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinaryhotel brands, proudly introduces The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection—its first property inPenang. Nestled along the historic Millionaire’s Row, this 146-room designer hotel seamlessly blendscolonial-inspired elegance with modern sophistication, offering a refined retreat that celebratesPenang’s rich heritage. “Each Autograph Collection hotel is exactly like nothing else – each tells a truly unique story and TheMillen Penang, Autograph Collection is a perfect reflection of this. This new opening expands ourportfolio of Autograph Collection Hotels in Malaysia, reflecting the rich history of Penang through arefined and sophisticated lens,” said Ramesh Jackson, Area Vice President, Malaysia &...
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts Introduces ‘Serpenti Suites’: A Tribute To The Bvlgari Iconic Symbol

Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts Introduces ‘Serpenti Suites’: A Tribute To The Bvlgari Iconic Symbol

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Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the launch of the new exclusive ‘Serpenti Suites’, offering a full immersion into the Bvlgari iconic sign’s magnetic allure. In each property of the Hotels & Resorts Collection, one of the suites will be decorated with curated interior design details representing the ‘Serpenti’ symbol, to offer guests an exclusive immersion into the Bvlgari aesthetic.  This special activation debuted on January 9th, 2025, with a preview of the new suites in the Bvlgari Hotels in Shanghai and in Beijing. As a unique feature in Shanghai, guests will find visors in the Serpenti Suite to enjoy a virtual immersive experience of the exhibition The unveiling of the ‘Serpenti Suite’ in all the other properties was then scheduled on January 27th in occas...
Veranda Resort Phuket Joins Autograph Collection, Bringing Unique Luxury to Cape Panwa

Veranda Resort Phuket Joins Autograph Collection, Bringing Unique Luxury to Cape Panwa

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Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly unveils the highly anticipated opening of Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Collection. As the first Autograph Collection Hotel in Phuket and third in Thailand, this stylish new resort is set to become a sought-after destination for travelers seeking a unique blend of natura beauty and cultural experiences. Nestled on the sunset coast of the secluded Cape Panwa peninsula, just a short distance from Phuket’s Old Town and overlooking the Andaman Sea and vibrant sunsets, this retreat is inspired by the island’s natural and cultural wonders. Veranda Resort Phuket, Autograph Collection is just 12km from Phuket Town, 24km from the tourist haven of Patong Beach, and 45km from Phuket I...