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Friday, Aug 26, 2022

Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa recognised for ‘excellence in service delivery’ by Marriott International

/The parent company acknowledged the hotel's customer service and for ensuring its guests are 'safe, secure, and welcomed'/ *Malta Marriott Hotel & Spa has been recognised by parent company Marriott I...

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Friday, Aug 26, 2022

BOV launches first start-to-finish online home loans solution in Malta

* * *Bank of Valletta plc (BOV) has become the first local financial institution to offer its customers a “holistic digital journey” when applying for a home loan.* While customers may still opt to vi...

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Friday, Aug 26, 2022

Malta International Airport retains Level 2 position of international airport carbon accreditation programme

The certification is awarded by Airports Council International to airports that demonstrate progress in managing carbon dioxide emissions. *Malta International Airport plc (MIA) has retained its place...

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Thursday, Aug 25, 2022

Turkey | Influx in July sends foreign arrivals in Istanbul to 10-year high

* * *Foreign arrivals in Türkiye’s metropolis and a top tourist destination hit a 10-year monthly high this July, official data showed Wednesday.* Istanbul welcomed nearly 1.76 million foreign tourist...

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Thursday, Aug 25, 2022

Almost half of Malta's tourists opting for four-star hotels

/Length of stay goes up slightly, NSO figures for April to June show/ *Nearly half of the tourists who came to Malta between April and June stayed in four-star hotels, according to data released by th...

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Thursday, Aug 25, 2022

Popular English Names You Had No Idea Were Actually Greek

*Every couple who is expecting a child at some point has to face the difficult task of choosing a name for their new born, whether it be a girl or a boy.* It may be surprising, but many of the most po...

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Friday, Aug 19, 2022

The New Normal, The Metaverse, And The Future Of Hospitality by Lahcen Haddad

/Leading at a time of inevitable exposure to disruption requires a will to embrace continuous innovation as a way of life- as a philosophy of work / *On June 14, 2022, as part of the Mediterranean To...

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Thursday, Aug 18, 2022

Turkish Airlines named ‘biggest winner’ as global travel takes off

* * *Turkish Airlines has been named the “biggest winner” as global aviation and tourism pick up again after the abrupt halt brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a French financial new...

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Wednesday, Aug 17, 2022

Wizz Air Malta appoints its first managing director

/Company expected to start operations later this year/ *Diarmuid Ó Conghaile has been appointed managing director of Wizz Air Malta, a new airline that will be based in Malta.* The Wizz Air subsidiary...

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Wednesday, Aug 17, 2022

How Malta will be hit by proposed EU aviation tax

/The average ticket will cost about €45 more if tax is approved/ *The average ticket for a return flight from Malta, within the EU, will cost travellers about €45 more by 2030 if a proposed tax on avi...

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Thursday, Aug 11, 2022

Era of €10 plane tickets is over, says Ryanair boss O'Leary

/Average air ticket will probably rise to €50 over next five years, CEO says/ *Ryanair will not be offering flights at rock bottom prices anymore thanks to the soaring cost of fuel, the budget airline...

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Thursday, Aug 11, 2022

UK restaurant lets customers know carbon footprint of their meals

* * *The menu at The Canteen in southwest England doesn't just let diners know how much a dish costs. They can also check its carbon footprint. The carrot and beetroot pakoras with yogurt sauce are re...

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