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After a two-year hiatus brought on by the COVID-19 epidemic, cruise tourism will return to Jeju Island in 2019 thanks to the plans of more than 30 Japanese ships. In a joint bid with the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, the Jeju Tourism Organization (JTO) claims to have secured the right to host 32 tour ships from Japan the next year. According to the JTO, there will be 55,000 passengers. A massive Princess Cruise ship carrying 3,400 passengers is scheduled to arrive at a port in Jeju first on March 19. In the course of the year, it will visit the island 14 more times. Beginning on May 5, an MSC Cruises ship carrying up to 4,000 guests will dock there. By the end of the year, there will have been a total of 11 trips to the island. The six-star luxury cruise ship from Regent S...

The State Enterprise Policy Office (Sepo) of Thailand said that he government will need to raise 10 billion baht to recapitalise financially ailing Thai Airways International (THAI) to keep its shareholding in the company from dipping below 40 percent. The Finance Ministry, which holds a 47% stake in the airline and is its largest stakeholder, has figured out how to raise at least this amount to keep ownership of the airline. The ministry has chosen to sell part of the interests in other state firms to raise the required funds, according to Pantip Sripimol, the director-general of Sepo. The ministry has not yet decided which shares in which state firms it would sell. Policymakers will have the last say. The amount designated for recapitalization will not come from the government'...

Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel has been named 'Qatar's Leading Conference Hotel 2022' for an unprecedented seventh time at the prestigious World Travel Awards, an annual event attended by tourism and hospitality sector leaders and decision-makers from across the globe. The World Travel Awards, which honor excellence in travel, are the largest and most prestigious industry awards program on a global scale. Each winner, chosen by consumers and industry members who work in the travel industry, is recognized as the finest in their field and given the highest honor for their dedication to excellence. Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, which is situated in the center of the city and overlooks the Arabian Gulf and West Bay, has developed an enduring bond ...

Captain Waleed Al Alawi has been named the airline's CEO by Gulf Air, the official carrier of Bahrain. According to a Gulf Air statement, Captain Al Alawi played a key role in developing and carrying out the airline's Boutique Strategy, launched in 2018, with customer centricity at its core. Captain Al Alawi served as Gulf Air's Deputy Chief Executive Officer and later as Acting Chief Executive Officer. Gulf Air noted that since rethinking its approach, it has won numerous international accolades, the most recent of which was the title of "World's Most Improved Airline 2022" at the 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards. In 1980, Captain Al Alawi started his career in aviation with Gulf Air, where he later advanced to the position of training captain. Captain Al Alawi had a great care...

Due to rising costs associated with various defense initiatives, including those related to supply chain expenditures, Boeing reported a $3.3 billion third-quarter loss on Wednesday. Revenues for the aviation giant increased by 4% to $16 billion, falling short of expert expectations. Positively, Boeing reiterated that it is on target to generate positive free cash flow in 2022. The KC-46, a strategic military transport aircraft that can also be used for aerial refueling, and Air Force One, the presidential aircraft of the United States, were among the fixed-price defense contracts that the business highlighted as being hurt by rising costs. Boeing also reported that expenses were increasing for other unnamed defense initiatives. The losses in these projects were "driven by ...

Heathrow Airport executives have stated that it will take years for the airport to carry as many people as it did prior to the pandemic. This year, it's anticipated that between 60 million and 62 million people would use the biggest airport in the UK. It is a quarter less than in 2019, the year before to the economic impact of Covid-19. After two years of lockdowns, airports and airlines had significant issues this summer as they reopened. The companies were obliged to use unconventional steps as a result of cancelled flights and long lines. Only 100,000 passengers would be accepted daily, according to Heathrow. On October 31, the passenger cap will be lifted, but the airport won't be able to return to its previous levels then. "Headwinds of a global economic crisis, war...

Reservations for Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s highly anticipated new ship debuting in 2024, are now open, and they're filling up quickly. The Miami-based company made the announcement on October 24 for the ship, which is being billed as a family-friendly vacation with a range of booking options that include 28 types of accommodations. That includes standard rooms to suites, including more options for families – like Family Infinite Oceanview Balconies and Surfside Family Suites – awe-inspiring views in Panoramic Oceanviews, Sunset Suites and more, and spacious layouts across the board. According to the travel site The Points Guy, not long after the reservations opened only 26 of the 2,805 cabins on the ship remained for the very first sailing in January 2024, and ...

From cruise ship hotels and tents to winter wonderlands and beach parks, Qatar is preparing facilities to welcome a million people for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. Fans may look forward to free waiting rooms, livestreamed games, in-flight amenities, booths, and more. Qatar is committed to provide world-class entertainment and shopping options for football fans in addition to housing. The World Cup will significantly increase tourism in the nation and help Qatar achieve its target of six million visitors annually by 2030. The championship, which will draw roughly 1.2 million spectators from November 20 to December 18, will be held in Qatar, which anticipates 500 shuttle flights each day in addition to hundreds more charter aircraft and private jets. The tournament, which will draw ...

Cruise ships are often called floating cities. Every function of a shoreside town needs to be provided while traveling the world, and countless team members work together to seamlessly run each ship. For the first time ever, Holland America Line is bringing that story to life in a new, engaging show called "A City on the Sea." A storytelling event featured in the ships' World Stage, "A City on the Sea" lifts the curtain on cruise ship operations through immersive video footage and interviews. Presented with live narration by the ship's cruise and travel director — who is joined by additional shipboard officers like the captain and crew — guests are taken on an illuminating and delightful journey behind closed doors while also meeting the people who call Holland America Line ships their...