From October 18th to 20th Riva was present in Shanghai at the occasion of the inaugural Bund Classic, the first Concours d’Elegance in China. Organized by China Rendez-Vous, the creator of Hainan Rendez-Vous, Bund Classic is a new platform created to strengthen and share the passion for classic cars in China.

→ read more...

None of us wants our dying words to be, “Make sure you redeem all my points and miles.” So plan ahead.
Research released today by COLLOQUY shows the after-death transfer to loved ones or friends of rewards earned in customer loyalty programs may not always go as smoothly as expected or desired. For example, US Airways provides clear online policies governing the transfer of miles to proven beneficiaries. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines, on the other hand, have written policies prohibiting such transfers.

→ read more...

World’s premier alliance adds one of the world’s most admired and fastest growing airlines. Only one of the major Gulf carriers to join a global airline alliance. Positions oneworld as leading alliance in one of world’s fastest growing regions for air travel. Qatar Airways 777 in oneworld livery is first aircraft to ‘land’ at Doha’s new Hamad Airport. Qatar’s Prime Minister joins VIPs from around the world at joining ceremony at new hub.Double miles promotion for frequent flyers to celebrate
oneworld .Visit Middle East pass launched to promote travel throughout region

→ read more...

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is taking its “Lifestyle Thailand” smartphone application to a greater height in the second year with a new fresh look, with the latest updates from over 300 participating tourism businesses and more experiential travel ideas.

→ read more...

Each kilogram less weight carried on board an aircraft helps to save fuel and reduce CO2 emissions. That’s why airberlin is putting a pilot scheme into practice, as part of its eco-efficiency programme, in the course of which all the objects which are not permanently attached to an A330 are removed and weighed. The objective of its “Papa Charlie” Clear Out Mission (the title of which is taken from the last two letters in the registration number of the Airbus A330) was to identify those items which were not absolutely essential to flying the plane, in order to further optimise airberlin’s ecological footprint.

→ read more...

Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts, the joint venture hotel management company established between Thailand-based Dusit International and China-based Changzhou Qiao Yu Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Catherine Lee to the position of Vice President Sales and Marketing, China of Dusit Fudu Hotels and Resorts.

→ read more...