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The Valverde Hotel has reopened in Lisbon after a three-year expansion process. The property is located on one of the most luxurious arteries in the city, Avenida da Liberdade, and is the only Relais & Châteaux property in the capital. Valverde now features a total of 48 rooms and suites,...

Frontier Airlines has confirmed it will offer 15 new non-stop routes. The airline is expanding significantly in Miami with nine new routes, including its first-ever service to Aruba, along with flights to the Turks & Caicos. There are also new domestic routes to Portland, Rochester, St. Louis and Memphis. The...

As part of Carnival Cruise Line’s return to guest operations, Mardi Gras has docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico.The arrival marks the new ship’s first port of call on its maiden voyage.Mardi Gras is also the first cruise ship to stop in San Juan in 16 months.The leadership team onboard...

Jet skis have been banned from Palm Jumeirah and Dubai Harbour on the authority of the Dubai Maritime City Authority. Fines of up to AED500 per jet ski are now in place for users who disobey the new rules.The ban has been brought in after residents complained about out-of-control jet...

Regal Princess has returned to Southampton, concluding its first successful ‘Summer Seacation’ sailing and marking Princess Cruises’ return to service in the UK.The MedallionClass ship departed on a three-night scenic cruise from Southampton on Saturday, sailing with guests onboard for the first time in 16 months. Princess was the first...

An update to the NHS Covid-19 app has been welcomed by UKHospitality.The body had argued staff shortages have been negatively impacting the sector as it struggles back from the pandemic. “With our research showing more than 250,000 hospitality workers being affected by ‘pings’ at any given point by the NHS...

Jet2holidays has launched a new campaign called ‘Bid for a Break’ on its mobile app, giving people the chance to pay just a few pence for their next sunshine getaway. The tour operator is offering holidaymakers the opportunity to bid for their next holiday, with the lowest unique bid buying...

The European Commission has outlined new rules for the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS).The move is considered an important step towards the entry into the operation of ETIAS by the end of 2022.Once the system is in place, non-EU citizens travelling to the Schengen area who are exempt...

Marriott International has reported a net income of $422 million for the second quarter, as the hospitality sector continues to rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic. The figure is compared to reported net loss of $234 million in the same quarter a year ago.Second quarter comparable systemwide constant dollar RevPAR increased...

Aer Lingus has entered into a franchise agreement with Emerald Airlines.The deal, which will commence in January 2023, will run for a period of ten years for the operation of Aer Lingus Regional flights.Although the contract is not due to commence for 18 months, Aer Lingus continues to work closely...

New figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have confirmed last year was the worst on record for the aviation sector.Releasing the annual World Air Transport Statistics publication, the organisation said 1.8 billion passengers flew in 2020, a decrease of 60 per cent compared to the 4.5 billion who...

Today, Meghan Markle celebrates her milestone 40th birthday. While we certainly miss seeing her appear at royal events, we look forward to bearing witness to her new life with Prince Harry, Archie, and Lili in California—which also includes breaking down what she's wearing. To that end, I decided to take...

Share on PinterestExperts say a well-balanced diet and regular exercise can help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and other conditions in people in their late 40s. Getty ImagesResearchers say people in their late 40s are increasingly having to deal with chronic health issues such as type 2 diabetes...

Share on PinterestWith the new surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, those who aren’t yet vaccinated have a higher risk of transmission in many public places. Pollyana Ventura/Getty ImagesWhile the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to spread across the country, unvaccinated people have an increased risk of developing the disease.Staying...

Share on PinterestWorking out on a regular basis and cutting calories can help you stay heart healthy. Gary Yeowell/Getty ImagesA new study has found that older adults with obesity who combined aerobic exercise with a moderate reduction in calories had greater improvements in cardiovascular health than adults who opted for...

Share on PinterestThe Delta variant accounts for the vast majority of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesMathematical models suggest coronavirus cases could continue to rise in the United States until mid-October. How much they rise depends on people’s behaviors.The best clue to what’s in store for Americans comes...

Share on PinterestSmoke can be seen from the Tamarack fire near Lake Tahoe in California. Ty O’Neil/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty ImagesPeople in the West now have to protect themselves not only from the novel coronavirus, but from wildfire smoke as well.Health experts say an N95 mask is your best bet...

Paprika-Butter Pork Chops Pea-Studded Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Veggies Cooking time 30 minutes Servings 2/4 Calories 730 /serving Paprika-Butter Pork Chops Pea-Studded Mashed Potatoes & Roasted Veggies Presenting the pork chop dinner at its most unbelievably comforting and unassumingly chic. You’ll turn mashed potatoes into a colourful, herbaceous celebration by...

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) has partnered with the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) to provide high resolution satellite data of key locations at the Red Sea Project.The satellite imagery improves the ability to monitor the Red Sea Project, which covers around 28,000 square kilometres, allowing...

Oman Air will resume flights to Jeddah on August 11th.The twice-weekly flights will operate on Wednesday and Saturday as WY 1675 from Muscat (MCT) and WY 1676 from Jeddah (JED).ADVERTISEMENTFlights from Muscat will depart at 15:25 and arrive in Jeddah at 17:40. Flights from Jeddah will depart at 19:40 and...