Newsletter - 23rd May 2019

Daily News Updates / 23rd May 2019

Hospitality
IHG introduces voco to Sydney’s CBD IHG has signed its fifth voco™ in Australia since the brand’s global launch in June of 2018, partnering with Linzhu Australia Pty Ltd to open voco Sydney Central by 2021. Part... READ MORE

Hospitality
IHCL ties up with GIC to invest ₹4,000 crore in India Investment platform will acquire fully operational hotels over next 3 yearsThe acquisitions will be housed in a separate SPV, but will be managed by Indian Hotels Indian Hotels... READ MORE

Aviation
IndiGo to start six new flights from Kolkata; adds third frequency on Delhi-Kathmandu route IndiGo has added Shillong as its 54th domestic destination. Starting from July 20, the low-cost carrier, as a part of its regional connectivity project, will operate daily non-sto... READ MORE

Aviation
British Airways to fly new A350 aircraft to India this year In a recent announcement, British Airways has stated that its new A350 aircraft with new business class club suite will fly to India later this year. Bengaluru will be the first I... READ MORE

Aviation
Air India to start new domestic and international flights from June 1 The national carrier said it will offer additional 3,500 seats per week on Mumbai-Dubai-Mumbai route from June 1. "The airline will offer one way Economy class promotional fare... READ MORE

Airports
Turkish Airlines to open five lounges at New Istanbul Airport Turkish Airlines is set to open five new passenger lounges at the New Istanbul Airport. The lounges can be accessed by business class, Miles & Smiles Elite Plus and Elite, Sta... READ MORE

International
Scotland to celebrate World Whisky Day Scotland is all set to celebrate World Whisky Day on May 18 with a series of festivals. Celebrations have already begun with events such as Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, Sti... READ MORE

Hospitality
BLESS Hotel Ibiza to open on June 1 BLESS Hotel Ibiza, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, is set to open its doors on June 1, 2019. The hotel is located in Cala Nova, one of the most premium areas on the i... READ MORE

Aviation
BA reveals more Club Suite destinations Tel Aviv and Bengaluru (Bangalore) will join Toronto and Dubai as destinations offering the new British Airways Club Suite, the airline has confirmed. British Airways has confirme... READ MORE

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