Ireland’s national airline, Aer Lingus, has announced that new direct flights between Minneapolis St Paul and Dublin will begin in July 2019. The route will join a host of Aer Lingus direct flights to Ireland from the U.S. including New York – JFK and Newark, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Washington […]
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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts opened the St. Regis Hong Kong in April, marking the debut of the iconic luxury brand in the destination. A residential-inspired retreat, the 27-story St. Regis Hong Kong offers 129 exquisitely appointed guest rooms and suites. The ultra-luxurious St. Regis Hong Kong brings its legacy of butler service and signature […]
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May
May
A wind of change is blowing in Monaco. This year saw the opening of One Monte-Carlo, a new development nestled between the Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo and the Place du Casino. It includes shopping, culture, a conference and event center, and luxury residences. The elegant event space offers an exciting new option for groups visiting Monaco. […]
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May
What’s New in Israel? Luxury Hotels to Enjoy • Setai Hotel Jaffa, Tel Aviv: This 5 Star Luxury hotel, part of the Setai hotel chain, features 120 luxury rooms situated around a central courtyard. Other amenities include a restored Turkish hamam (bath) and an infinity rooftop pool overlooking the Tel Aviv skyline. • Jaffa Hotel, […]
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May
May
United Airlines plans to begin nonstop flights between Newark, New Jersey, and Cape Town, South Africa in December. The new route, which requires government approvals, will be the first nonstop flight between North America and Cape Town and marks United’s return to Africa after a three-year absence. Read more details.
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May
What’s New in Portugal? Rosa Mota Pavilion in Porto has a Fresh Look This June, work will be completed on a two-year renovation of the Rosa Mota Pavilion. The city of Porto will now have a space equipped with the most modern technologies to host a variety of cultural, sports and business events. The updated […]
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May
May
For the first time in 28 years, travelers will have the option to fly directly from the U.S. to Croatia. American Airlines is launching non-stop service between Philadelphia and Dubrovnik on June 7, 2019. Croatia is one of the hottest European destinations and getting there just got a whole lot easier. DT Croatia, Platinum’s DMC […]
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On April 6, Istanbul Ataturk Airport — which was considered one of the busiest airports in the world with 70 million annual passengers — officially ceased operations. All commercial flights were transferred to Turkey’s new flagship international airport, which means Istanbul New Airport is open for business. There are four phases of construction which will […]
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Apr
What’s New in Scotland? Thinking of Scotland? Think Whisky! Perhaps one of the first things that comes to mind when thinking of Scotland is whisky! A visit to Scotland is not complete without a distillery experience and a dram (or two) of whisky. The Maccallan in Aberlour launched its new distillery and visitor center in […]
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Apr
With a location second-to-none and an exciting young team of hospitality professionals, the Malta Marriott will begin welcoming guests in July and is destined to be one of the finest hotels in Malta. The renovation and rebranding of the former Le Meridien is big news on the islands. Ideally located in the town of St. […]