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Holland America Line Introduces 150th Anniversary ‘Heritage Cruises’ Celebrating the Brand’s Iconic History Nearly 50 cruises revisit historic ports and feature special onboard experiences Seattle, Wash., Nov. 2022 — With celebrations for its 150th Anniversary year underway, Holland America Line is introducing Heritage Cruises that authentically focus on ports rich in the brand’s history and feature unique onboard and shoreside experiences. From a marquee city like Rotterdam, the Netherlands, that shares an intwined connection to the company’s beginnings to meaningful ports like Skagway and Juneau that introduced the world to Alaska cruising, guests will become fully immersed in Holland America...

ALMALUSA HOTELS OPENS NEW “URBAN BEACH” HOTEL IN COMPORTA, PORTUGAL Sustainably-minded new resort opens today in the heart of Portugal’s fashionable beach town   LISBON, PORTUGAL (Nov. 17, 2022) – AlmaLusa Comporta  opens its doors today in the heart of the casually cool village of Comporta on Portugal’s west coast.   Like its sister hotel in the center of Lisbon, AlmaLusa Baixa/Chiado, the sustainably-minded AlmaLusa Comporta reflects the spirit of its surroundings – from natural fibers inspired by shoreline flora and fauna, to neutral furnishings that pay homage to sandy dunes nearby. Comprising 53 rooms (31 of which are suites), the AlmaLusa Café and...

Explore the Charmingly Pulsating City of Seven Hills With Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel   Greetings from Anantara,   Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel invites guests for an immersive exploration of Rome’s oldest districts by iconic Vespa sidecar. Part of the hotel’s “Eat, Pray & Love” Signature Experience, guests are guaranteed three hours of meaningful immersion into the city’s cultural, culinary and local experiences. From the elegant Trevi to the vibrant Trastevere, every district in Rome has its own allure. Guests can stop at leisure to savour the best artisanal pastries, marvel at the iconic Moses sculpture, visit the original crypt...

World-class Event Successfully Concluded: The Apurva Kempinski Hotel Bali impresses G20 statesmen from around the globe   Geneva,November, 2022 – The highest praise for the perfect execution and excellent quality of service came at the end of last week in an emotional speech by Indonesian President Joko Widodo (or “Jokowi”), who thanked all those involved in the G20 Summit, including the tireless team at The Apurva Kempinski Hotel Bali. The luxury hotel, which opened its doors for its first guests in 2019, was one of the main venues for the G20 Summit, and the hotel's Candi Ballroom hosted numerous meetings...

Convenience is Top Priority for Passengers Post Pandemic Bahrain - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2022 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), showing that travelers top concerns for travel in the post-COVID crisis period are focused on simplification and convenience.“Travel during COVID-19 was complex, cumbersome and time consuming due to government-imposed travel requirements. Post-pandemic, passengers want improved convenience throughout their trip. Digitalization and use of biometrics to speed up the travel journey is the key,” said Nick Careen, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Operations, Safety and Security.Planning and Booking Passengers want convenience when they plan their travel and...