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$42 Million Renovation at Sonesta LAX

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX has completed a $42 million renovation , featuring 614 redesigned guest rooms with modern amenities, 14,000 square feet of reimagined event spaces , and the new Sonesta Work Suite for professional meetings. The hotel now offers four upgraded dining venues , including Yokoso Sushi Bar and Century Taproom , catering to diverse culinary preferences. Guests can enjoy a heated outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes , and round-the-clock room service . High-speed Wi-Fi and premium accommodations further enhance the guest experience.

Create: Mar 9, 2025 Edit: Mar 9, 2025 International News

New Tourism Record Set in New York

New York, boasting the world's busiest airport system and ranking first in international arrivals to the United States, hosted 61.8 million tourists in 2023.This figure represents a 93% return to the record-breaking visitor levels of 2019, with expectations that it will reach 64.5 million by the end of the year. These statistics indicate a robust revival of New York's tourism industry following the downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Create: May 29, 2024 Edit: May 29, 2024 International News

Corendon Airlines to Fly Three Million Passengers to Europe

Dutch airline Corendon Airlines will transport three million passengers to popular tourist destinations in Europe this summer. Corendon, which operates direct flights to over 20 airports in Germany, its main market, currently offers flights to tourist and ethnic destinations in Turkey, Spain, Greece, Morocco, and Egypt. In the first quarter of 2024, Corendon saw a 14% increase in passenger numbers compared to the previous year. Strong demand in March led to a 25% increase in passengers.Corendon Airlines continues to expand its network of destinations and flight schedules, offering direct flights from 20 airports in Germany.

Create: May 22, 2024 Edit: May 22, 2024 International News

Remarkable Growth in German Tourists' Demand for Traveling to Turkey

Germany, as one of Turkey's significant tourism markets, is witnessing a substantial increase in demand for traveling to this country. Consequently, German airlines such as SunExpress, Corendon, Condor, and Turkish national carrier are expanding their flight routes and aircraft fleets to Turkey in the coming years. According to a report from the German Travel Agencies Association, Turkey, which hosted 6.2 million German tourists last year, continues to experience a significant influx of these tourists this summer season. As a result, travel agencies are increasing hotel capacities, and airlines are expanding their flights to Turkey. Given the rising demand from German tourists, Turkish hotels are also increasing their capacity.

Create: May 3, 2024 Edit: May 3, 2024 International News

New Tourist Entry Record for Maldives

Maldives, the renownes archipelago famous for its dreamy beaches and luxurious resorts, has announced a remarkable surge in tourist arrivals this year. This new record has placed the country on track to achieve the ambitious goal of 2 million .visitors in 2024 The number of inbound tourists to Maldives in 2023 saw a 20 percent increase compared to the previous year

Create: May 3, 2024 Edit: May 3, 2024 International News

jazeera airways Increases Net Profit

jazeera airways, one of the most popular airlines in the Middle East, reported a net profit of $20.3 million in 2023. Moreover, in 2023, jazeera witnessed a 30.6% increase in its passenger numbers, compared to 3.6 million passengers in 2022. jazeera airways will continue expanding its fleet and flight routes in 2024 to sustain its growth and advancement. Currently, jazeera airways operates flights to 34 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. The airline's fleet includes 34 modern aircraft, including 17 Airbus A320neo, 10 Airbus A321neo, and 7 Airbus A330neo aircraft.

Create: Apr 7, 2024 Edit: Apr 7, 2024 International News

Malaysia Airlines Returns to Profitability

After 13 years, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) finally returned to profitability in 2024, driven by high demand for travel and increased airfare prices among other factors. The CEO of Malaysia Aviation Group attributes the airline's profitability to increased passenger traffic in high-yield segments and more international flights. In 2023, the airline transported approximately 14.5 million passengers, marking a 46% increase from the previous year. Additionally, by December, passenger numbers had reached 86% of pre-pandemic levels, with expectations to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels by the second quarter of 2024.

Create: Apr 3, 2024 Edit: Apr 3, 2024 International News

Dubai Ranks Second Globally in Reserved Room Numbers

According to published data, Dubai secured the second position globally in hotel room reservations last year, surpassing New York, Paris, and Singapore by a significant margin. London claimed the top spot in terms of reserved hotel rooms with approximately 43 million room nights, followed by Dubai with 41.8 million room nights, placing it second. In the midst of this, New York ranked third with 36 million room nights, while Paris secured the fourth position with approximately 24.7 million room nights, and Singapore stood fifth with 20.4 million room nights.

Create: Apr 3, 2024 Edit: Apr 3, 2024 International News

Dubai's Food & Beverage Sector Attracted $577 Million in FDI

The food and beverage sector of the United Arab Emirates generated a net income of $16.4 billion from retail sales in 2023. Out of this figure, $9.8 billion stemmed from the sales of fresh food items, while $6.6 billion was attributed to packaged food sales. Moreover, it is projected that beverage sales in the country will increase from $1.6 billion in 2023 to $2 billion by 2028. Additionally, there is a notable upward trend in online grocery shopping in the UAE. This figure reached $1.1 billion in 2023 and is expected to continue growing at a rate of 9.5 percent annually until 2027.

Create: Apr 3, 2024 Edit: Apr 3, 2024 International News

London's iconic BT Tower is set to become a landmark hotel

In a £275 million deal, the BT Telecommunications Tower, once the tallest building in the UK capital, is set to transform into a luxury hotel.Constructed in 1964, this 189-meter tower, known for its unique and iconic design, has become one of London's tourist attractions. MCR Hotels, known for The High Line hotel in New York City, aims to fully renovate the tower into a luxury hotel featuring 200 rooms. Named "The Landmark London," the hotel will include restaurants, various bars, a fitness center, and a rooftop pool with panoramic views of the city skyline.The tower's reconstruction is expected to be completed by 2027, with the hotel opening its doors in 2028.

Create: Apr 2, 2024 Edit: Apr 2, 2024 International News

New Record for Air Arabia in Profitability and Passenger Numbers

Air Arabia Airlines, recognized as the leading budget airline in the Middle East and North Africa, achieved a new record in passenger numbers and profitability in 2023, transporting 58.4 million passengers. The company experienced a 12.7% increase in passenger traffic and approximately a 14.5% rise in operational revenue last year. The CEO of the company stated: "We are thrilled with this outstanding achievement, which demonstrates Air Arabia' commitment to providing quality and cost-effective services to passengers.""We are committed to further growth in the coming years through investment in our fleet and expanding our flight network," he added. Currently, Air Arabia Airlines operates flights to 170 destinations across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Create: Mar 8, 2024 Edit: Mar 8, 2024 International News

Istanbul Airport Declares 2024 as the "Year of Investment"

Istanbul International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the world, has named 2024 as the "Investment Year."The airport's management has announced a €160 million investment in 2023 and has set a target of €656 million for 2024. With an increase in the number of passengers and flights in 2024, Istanbul Airport aims to continue its growth trajectory. The airport's goal is to attract 85 million passengers in 2024.

Create: Mar 8, 2024 Edit: Mar 8, 2024 International News