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A Window Into the Russian Soul: An Epiphany 2017

Aleksandr Shatskih

“Where are we going to?” I asked my brother this morning, as he was driving in an unknown direction with a cheeky grin on his face. When no reply seemed imminent I asked; “Are you going to tell me?” Finally his response was; “To wash off our sins in the Volga”.

9 years ago

Worldhotels Expands Adding Six New Hotels

Aleksandr Shatskih

Worldhotels has just announced having expanded is global portfolio of hotels with the addition of six properties across three continents. The new hotels join Worldhotels other stays in providing authentic guest experiences for both leisure and business travelers.

9 years ago

Plateno Group Premiers 7 Days Premium Hotel in Vienna in 2017

Aleksandr Shatskih

China’s biggest hotel player, Plateno Group has just announced its third 7 Days Premium Hotel in Austria. After having already launched budget hotels in Linz and Salzburg, the hotel group now ventures into the intermediate space with a 95 contemporary-chic rooms and 20 apartments enjoys a strategic location in the south of Vienna.

9 years ago

Chinese Hotel Giant Jin Jiang Acquires Sarovar Hotels & Resorts

Aleksandr Shatskih

Louvre Hotels Group, a wholly owned hospitality vertical of Jin Jiang International, and Sarovar Hotels & Resorts of India have made a joint announcement of a merger. No monetary details of the deals have been announced, but spokesmen of both the companies announced Louvre Hotels will have a commanding majority stake in Sarovar Hotels & Resorts.

9 years ago

Windstar Picked as USA TODAY’s #1 Best Boutique Cruise Line

Aleksandr Shatskih

The small ship cruise line Windstar Cruises has been named USA TODAY’s #1 Best Boutique Cruise Line” on top of being named to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Gold List for 5th Year Running.

9 years ago

Finnair Deploys Travelport’s Rich Content Platform

Aleksandr Shatskih

Last week Finnair became the 200th airline to deploy Travelport’s rich content and branding merchandising solution. As part of a full content deal in between the airline and Travelport the travel tech firm will now connect 180 countries with real-time access to Finnair fares.

9 years ago

Italy’s Leonardo Stays Aboard Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100

Phil Butler

Italian company Leonardo will continue to be involved in the Russian Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ 100) program according to news this week. With profitability in question, the Italian company decided to remain involved in one of Sukhoi’s most ambitious airframe designs.

9 years ago

Nikki Beach Picks New President

Aleksandr Shatskih

This week Nikki Beach Worldwide named Thomas Brosig as president. The company also stated that Jack Penrod, founder of the lifestyle hospitality company, will continue to serve as chairman and CEO of the company. According to the news Brosig will work with Penrod to develop long-term strategies while overseeing the broad operation.

9 years ago

JetBlue Leads the Trend Toward Unlimited Wi-Fi

Aleksandr Shatskih

This week JetBlue announced a “first of” offer for complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi for every seat on every aircraft in the fleet. The free Wi-Fi offer will allow all domestic passengers Internet access and streaming for their devices once onboard JefBlue’s aircraft.

9 years ago

WOW Air Offers “WOW” $69.99 Fares to Europe

Phil Butler

On the heels of Norwegian Air announcing $69 flights from the U.S. to Europe, WOW Air followed suit Tuesday beat them to the punch with flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Stockholm; Copenhagen; Bristol, England; and Edinburgh, Scotland, for $69.99.

9 years ago

Moscow Investors to Grow 49 New Hotels by 2020

Aleksandr Shatskih

According to leading investors, by the end of 2020 investors in the Moscow hotel market intend opening 49 new hotels with a capacity of almost nearly eight thousand rooms. According to the Chairman of Moskomstroyinvest Konstantin Timofeev, last year alone eight new hotels with almost 1400 rooms were opened.

9 years ago

Rambler Travel Partners with Russian Hospitality Awards

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from the Russian Hospitality Awards, top Russian booking and content portal Rambler Travel is now a general travel partner of the awards. – service-content portal for selection and booking of tours,

9 years ago

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