Accor’s Sofitel Brand Enters Abu Dhabi

Sofitel, Accor’s luxury brand, has arrived in Abu Dhabi with the opening of the new Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche. Part of the new Capital Plaza development, the 282-room hotel is ideally located in the heart of the UAE capital and a stone’s throw away from the seafront. Featuring a contemporary architectural style, the hotel’s decor … Continue reading

Marrakech Gets A Four Seasons Hotel

Luxury hotel operator Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has opened the new 139-room Four Seasons Marrakech, its newest property in North Africa. Set amidst a 40-acre walled oasis, the resort is designed in the elegant Moorish style with arcades and fountain courtyards dotted with mature olive and palm trees.   Offering views of the lush resort … Continue reading

Qatar Airways Chooses Montreal For Canada Debut

Qatar Airways has announced it will make its Canadian debut on 29 June 2011 with a new 3 times weekly service to Montreal, following the securing of rights to operate passenger and freighter flights to the country. The airline is the first Gulf carrier to operate in Canada’s second largest city, which becomes its fourth destination in North America, … Continue reading

New Look Cabins For Austrian Airlines, BMI Mid-Haul Fleets

With increasing competition from low cost carriers and an aging product, European carriers are introducing upgrades for aircraft operating their important short- and mid-haul flight segments. This week, Lufthansa Group members Austrian Airlines and BMI unveiled new cabins for its short- and mid-haul fleets.   Austrian Airlines Vienna-based Austrian Airlines has begun fitting a new seat … Continue reading

Wataniya Airways Inaugurates New Departure Lounge

Premium Economy passengers flying Kuwaiti premium service airline Wataniya Airways can look forward to a new lounge experience on the ground before their flight. The airline has opened a new facility at its exclusive Sheikh Saad Terminal to cater for increased passenger numbers as a result of its rapidly expanding network and held a ceremony attended by senior government officials … Continue reading