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Mandarin Oriental's recent news has already been significant, with the announced takeover of two legendary hotels in Egypt, the Old Cataract in Aswan and the Winter Palace in Luxor, and the opening of a resort in Majorca next June. This is now being enhanced by notable renovations. While the Asian luxury group had taken over last year…

It's becoming almost commonplace. Etihad has once again announced the opening of five new destinations. Since November 1, the carrier has landed three times a week in Tunis from Abu Dhabi (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday); in Hanoi five times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and twice on Sunday); in Chiang Mai in...

The Capella Bangkok last year, the Rosewood Hong Kong in first place this year: the Asian hotel industry has the honours in the 50 Best Hotels of the World. Presented in London on 30 October, the third edition of this ranking recognising the best hotels in the world gives pride of place to Asia, with 20 of the world's best hotels...

Cathay Pacific is continuing to rebuild its European network. The Hong Kong airline is now approaching the symbolic milestone of 100 weekly return flights between its hub and the old continent. And - another symbol - Cathay Pacific is once again serving Europe's political capital: flights between Hong Kong and Brussels have resumed...

Cathay Pacific reopened its most iconic lounge in Hong Kong on 7 May. The Bridge, located at the heart of the airline's hub, has been redesigned with many new features and familiar iconic elements to offer customers an enhanced pre-flight experience. Located in the immediate vicinity of the...

It was one of the major events of the year in Hong Kong: the Hong Kong Sevens, a rugby sevens tournament renowned for its unique atmosphere, was held at the end of March. For this 2025 edition, the competition moved to the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Sports Park. A move which, in...

What would you like travellers, particularly business travellers, to remember about this new Aria Suite? Paul Johannes - I'd like them to remember a seat, an environment and an ambience over which they have total control. A very top-of-the-range seat, with unrivalled comfort and soothing, relaxing colours. What features...

No false notes marred the recital by the Cathay Pacific teams and their new star on 4 February, at the London launch of the Aria Suite business class. It even made its European debut in the most tasteful of settings, the majestic - and completely refurbished - decor of the...

Cathay Pacific seems to have finally emerged from the turmoil into which the airline had plunged since 2020. First with the political crisis in Hong Kong and China's control of the semi-autonomous territory; then with the Covid health crisis. According to the airline's management, "the primary objective...

Being Hong Kong's flagship airline must seem like a real priesthood. That's what the directors of Cathay Pacific must be thinking, as they continue to face political, social and economic crises. Since 2019, Cathay has had to adapt to the takeover of Hong Kong by the Chinese authorities -...

The luxurious Regent Hong Kong has regained the pre-eminent position it held for so long, standing on the edge of Victoria Harbour since the early 1980s. Quoting the ferries that cross the bay from Kowloon, the hotel became part of IHG in the mid-2010s, under the InterContinental banner. Coming full circle...

The Hong Kong authorities are continuing to work on making the former British colony more attractive to international travellers. Improving services at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is part of this approach, according to the territory's government. Travellers flying from Hong Kong will soon be able to benefit from security checks without...

Cathay Pacific is offering its customers a new contemporary range of vegan dishes, developed in collaboration with VEDA by Ovolo, Hong Kong's leading vegan restaurant. The collaboration enhances the wellness dining options available to Cathay Pacific customers. Passengers in Premium Economy and...

Travellers departing from Hong Kong will once again be able to drop off their luggage in the city rather than at the airport. It's good news for passengers, as the Airport Express check-in service in Hong Kong is set to reopen on 5 July. The news was announced earlier this week by the US news agency Bloomberg....

The Mondrian brand is set to almost triple its number of hotels by 2025. With eight hotels around the world - in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, London, Doha and Seoul, as well as Cannes and Mexico City - this top-of-the-range lifestyle brand is looking forward to fourteen more. Taken over by Accor in...

Set on the edge of Victoria Harbour with a view of the Star Ferries crossing the bay, the Regent Hong Kong is preparing to become once again what it has always been since its beginnings in 1980: one of the emblematic hotels of the Asian metropolis. Already in the hands of IHG since 2015 under the InterContinental banner, the hotel is set to become...

The reopening of China's borders has been eagerly awaited by Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific. For decades, Cathay Pacific has been developing Hong Kong as the natural hub between China and the rest of the world. The reopening of the borders and the lifting of restrictions on transit passengers means that Cathay Pacific is now in a position to...

The Chinese government is finally going to reopen China to the rest of the world. A week ago, Bloomberg reported that the country was ready to move to a "0+3" regime for travellers. This means that travellers who have been vaccinated and tested negative for covid would simply have to spend 3 days...

Barely open to the public, the recently renovated Terminal 1 at Roissy Charles de Gaulle is temporarily hosting the operations of Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific. Since 8 December, the Chinese carrier's aircraft have been landing and departing from this terminal. Passengers will now check in at Hall 1 of Terminal...

Already an iconic landmark, the Carlton in Cannes will add a new dimension to its prestige in spring 2023 when it becomes part of the Regent Hotels luxury brand. Used to welcoming celebrities to the Croisette, the hotel currently sports the InterContinental brand, one of the flagship brands of the IHG group. Renovated over a two-year period under the...