easyJet, the UK’s largest airline has today put its winter 2013 schedule of flights on sale adding greater than 71,000 flights to be able to take off between 27 October 2013 – 2 March 2014 and come now to book now at easyJet.com.
easyJet, the UK’s largest airline has today put its winter 2013 schedule of flights on sale adding greater than 71,000 flights to be able to take off between 27 October 2013 – 2 March 2014 and come now to book now at easyJet.com.
World Travel Awards – known globally because the Oscars of the travel industry – has issued a last demand voters to cast their ballots prior to the Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony next month.
Established in 1993, WTA is recognised globally because the highest accolade in travel and tourism, and serves to recognise, acknowledge and reward excellence of purchaser service, product development and business performance inside the tourism industry.
A stylish, exclusive and spectacular World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony is scheduled to occur on May 12th on the Paradise Island Resort & Spa within the glorious Maldives.
Awards in over 50 categories will see premium travel, tourism and hospitality companies compete for coveted awards.
The 2013 nominees are published here, while votes may be cast here.
Voting closes April 11th 2013.
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Choice Hotels International Inc, some of the world’s largest hotel companies, today announced the launch of SkyTouch Technology, a brand new division that develops and markets cloud-based technology products to aid hoteliers industry-wide improve their efficiency and profitability.
TUI Travel has reported a nine per cent increase in bookings at its UK operations as poor winter weather drives Brits to book holidays earlier.
TUI also reported higher margins on those holidays that have been booked, with momentum also carried into the summer time.
In total, unique holiday bookings within the UK, Nordics and Germany increased by 15, 12 and nine per cent year-on-year respectively for summer 2013 when put next to last year.
Peter Long, chief executive of TUI Travel PLC, commented: “We have a transparent roadmap for growth built upon a deep understanding of our industry and customers.
“Our strong operational performance over winter means we shall deliver reduced winter losses.
“This very strong trading has continued into summer 2013, leaving us well placed to attain a whole-year performance towards the higher end of our growth targets.”
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JA Resorts & Hotels, the UAE-based hospitality group, is gearing up for the grand opening of its first overseas property within the third quarter of 2013.
Enchanted Island Resort, a personal ten-villa luxury beach retreat within the Seychelles is because of open its exclusive resort facilities for guests in autumn.
The resort features just ten private villas on an island in the midst of a countrywide Marine Park and will be booked on anyone or exclusive basis.
The five-star luxury boutique island resort is home to 8 one-bedroom Private Pool Villas and two two-bedroom Enchanted Signature Villas, designed to mirror the island’s traditional Creole-Seychellois architecture.
Each villa incorporates a private infinity pool, walkway to the beach, deck, outdoor rain shower, French bathtub, four-poster king size bed, LED screen with satellite channels, DVD player, iPod docking station and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.
Bounty Restaurant overlooks the resort’s main swimming pool and caters for guests with contemporary international and Creole cuisine, while Castaway Bar offers a whole lot of cocktails and aperitifs.
In-villa dining and personal gourmet experiences at the beach also are on offer. Guests may enjoy complimentary use of snorkelling equipment and kayaks.
David Thomson, Chief Operating Officer of JA Resorts & Hotels, said: “We are delighted to open this stunning resort and it makes for a powerful portfolio addition, our first outside Dubai.”
“While it’s been a mild and extensive process to get to this stage, we were keen to help in making a very special product and disturb as little of the unique island flora as possible,” he added.
Serena Spa manages the spa that overlooks the Indian Ocean from its elevated position at the island. Inclusive of an ‘Adam & Eve’ couple treatment suite, two other individual treatment pavilions each have their very own private steam room, shower and terrace.
Serena Spa treatments, yoga, access to a gymnasium and other holistic therapies are offered.
The island is owned by Enchanted Ventures and it’s possible to exclusively rent your entire island for as much as 24 guests. On this instance it’s also possible to deal with children below 12 years, that’s normally not permitted.
Eric Laurent, General Manager, says: “Enchanted Island Resort offers an exemplary experience of genuine island hospitality that our guests will remember long once they have departed.”
Enchanted Island Resort is found on a five-acre tropical island in the course of a chosen National Marine Park, as regards to neighbouring islands Sainte Anne, Moyenne, Long and Cerf.
After a 10-minute drive from the Seychelles International Airport, a fifteen-minute motorboat ride takes guests from the principle island Mahé, to the resort’s private jetty. The Seychelles Islands is a favoured destination for honeymooners and nature lovers because of its tropical beaches, transparent turquoise waters and colourful marine life.
JA Resorts & Hotels manage an inspiring portfolio of properties across Dubai including the newly extended, all suite Palm Tree Court, the award-winning Jebel Ali Hotel and the deluxe hotel apartments of Oasis Beach Tower.
The company will even welcome a four-star beachfront property to the portfolio as Ocean View Hotel prepares to open.
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