Travel - AshburnConnect.com

Travel
Breaking Travel News News: Heathrow expansion likely to face... DAC Beachcroft, legal advisers to the consortium proposing an extended runway at Heathrow Airport, have written to secretary of state for transport, Chris Grayling, highlighting what it calls serious errors by his department in the Airports National Policy Statement. More... News: Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa to open in... The storied history of Champagne – one of the world’s great wine regions – will take on another dimension this summer with the launch of the Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa. Each of the 49 rooms and suites affords spectacular views of the Champagne valley, appointed with Hermès amenities and state-of-the-art comforts. More... News: Grand Central tops satisfaction ratings... Grand Central has taken top honours for passenger satisfaction in a national survey of rail users. Transport Focus today released figures for its twice yearly National Rail Passenger Survey for spring 2018. More... News: Oman Air strengthens team in UK Oman Air has announced two new appointments to its UK team. Also today, Oman Air has taken delivery of the third of 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s it has on order. More... Focus: Breaking Travel News interview: Widerøe... Norwegian carrier Widerøe has welcomed the inaugural flight of an electric two-seater plane, in what the airline hopes will be the first step toward a viable passenger operation. Here Breaking Travel News chats to Stein Nilsen, chief executive of the carrier, to find out more. More... News: Hotel Havgrím opens in the Faroe Islands The Faroe Islands’ newest boutique hotel - Hotel Havgrím - is situated on the shore of Úti við Strond on the island of Streymoy. The property is just a stone’s throw from the historic fort of Skansin and within easy walking distance to the town centre and old part of Tórshavn, the capital. More... News: Azamara Journey completes global journey... Azamara Club Cruises’ 690-passenger cruise liner, Azamara Journey, sailed through the Thames Barrier earlier, marking the end of its 102-day World Journey. More... News: Corinthia-owner reports strong financial... International Hotel Investments has seen a record performance for 2017, reporting earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation of €61.3 million. More... News: Airbus A330neo enters final phase of testing The A330neo, Airbus’ newest widebody aircraft, has embarked on a worldwide tour to demonstrate its readiness for airline operations. As a final step in the aircraft certification phase, these function and reliability tests will include ETOPS missions, landing at diversion airports and testing airport handling services. More... News: Icelandair flies flag to celebrate 100... Icelandair is seeking to add some grandeur to the runway with the reveal of its latest special livery to mark 100 years of Icelandic independence and sovereignty. More... News: Feran to lead Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc Radisson Blu Resort Phu Quoc has appointed Peter Feran as general manager of the stunning new beachfront resort. More... News: Flybe remains optimistic despite tripling... Flybe has announced adjusted losses before tax of £19.2 million for the year to March 31st, up from £6.7 million for the same period the year before. More... Focus: 5 Places to Visit in Ireland A country of beautiful natural landscapes, rich cultural tradition, long history and great hospitality, Ireland attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. Whether you enjoy strolling around the streets of some of Ireland’s cities, relaxing on the remote, wild Atlantic beaches or simply enjoying Irish cuisine, the Emerald Island has something to offer you. More... Focus: 10 things to learn about the country you... Are you going to another country? There are several things to consider visiting a country for the first time. Learn 10 most important ones from the article. More... News: Cope to lead Tourism Australia in UK Tourism Australia has confirmed the appointment of Sally Cope as its new regional general manager for the UK. She will oversee Australia’s fourth largest international inbound tourism market, which delivered 733,000 visitors to Australia last year. More... News: SunExpress to launch four new Turkey... Antalya is the first of four brand new destinations which the airline is launching this month, with Bodrum, Ankara and Gaziantep also set to enjoy new connections. More... News: Abu Dhabi showcases new offering in UK... The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi has concluded its annual roadshow to the UK, following successful events held at Abode Chester and The Bulgari Hotel in London. More... News: Ellis appointed chief culinary officer at... Michael Ellis has been appointed chief culinary officer at Jumeirah Group. The creation of this new role is an initial milestone in new chief executive José Silva’s strategy to refresh and elevate Jumeirah’s restaurant offerings throughout its luxury portfolio. More... Focus: Breaking Travel News interview: Marc... Joining Dusit International from Lanson Place Hospitality Management of Hong Kong, Marc Hediger has been tasked with accelerating the growth of the company around the world. Here he speaks to Breaking Travel News about the challenges and opportunities ahead. More... News: Wizz Air expands winter offering from... The new services are to the Israeli seaside resort of Eilat (Ovda), the gateway to the French Alps in Grenoble, Verona in Italy and Tromsø in Norway, famous as one of the best spots for viewing the Northern Lights. More... Articles last updated at Jun 19, 2018 10:08:36am. Next update in 60 minutes.