Qatar Airways Privilege Club announces a new partnership with renowned hypermarket brand, Monoprix Qatar

Qatar Airways has launched twice-weekly flights to Neom, the $500 billion anchor of Saudi Arabia’s tourism push. The first of Neom’s destinations – Sindalalah – is expected to open partially next year. For now, these two flights are intended to connect Neom staff with their families outside of Saudi Arabia.

High-speed rail in the United States may soon be a reality. The White House recently announced the allocation of $8.2 billion in funding for several key rail projects including a Las Vegas to Los Angeles corridor; a Raleigh, North Carolina to Richmond, Virginia, route; new service throughout California’s central valley; and more. The investment is a component of President Joe Biden’s “Investing in America” Agenda.  While high-speed rail has been a popular wish among travelers for many years, the allocation of funding helps put the project in motion, with one administration official sharing with Travel + Leisure that the Las Vegas to Los Angeles route could be completed in advance of the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. “If you’ve ever seen the standard of passenger rail service in Japan, Germany, Spain, or Italy, and come home and wondered, 'Why can’t we have these nice things?’ This is the beginning of the answer to that. Help is on the way,” Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, told T+L during a press briefing on the announcement.  Buttigieg said that the lack of investment in new rail services over the last several decades is a trend that is now being reversed and that while change won’t happen overnight, travelers will see improvements within a few years.  Over 35 rail projects were named as part of the funding announcement, including: 

Passengers planning winter getaways to USA, Europe and Asia on Qatar Airways in December 2023 and January 2024 can immediately benefit from greater choice and seamless connectivity to exciting destinations across the globe.

Over 35,000 vacationers visit these paradise destinations between November and April, of which 85% are bareboat bookings (with or without skipper) and 15% are cabin cruises.

Terminal B investments include expansion of 40 gates for larger aircraft, allowing for 40% more people to fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

LOT Polish Airlines is reinstating flights to Athens. LOT Polish Airlines aircraft will be flying to the capital of Greece all year round.

The award winning airline partners with local farms and Evergreens Organics to curate EXPO 2023 Doha a la carte menu special.

Qatar Airways is introducing a range of new onboard menu items that have been sourced from organic farms in Qatar, in celebration of EXPO 2023 taking place in Doha.

Accor said on Thursday it would appoint Gilda Perez-Alvarado as CEO of Orient Express, its luxury hotel brand, effective January 1.

Dream and discover in 2024 through 2025 with Aurora Expeditions.

Carrier updates sustainability strategy to focus on carbon, circularity, and collaboration

UNICEO, United Networks of International Corporate Event Organizers is the international association bringing together senior decision-makers in charge of corporate events representing major companies and associations internationally.