These airlines are consistently a byword for in-flight excellence and service

Top Airlines in luxury air travel. 3.5 billion passengers take to the air each year. What is the best in luxury air travel? Which airlines offer the best in first, business premium, and economy class travel? According to airlineRatings.com editors who have examined the offerings and in-flight service of over 450 airlines Qantas, Singapore Airlines, … Read more

The major winners from the World Travel Awards Europe Gala 2015. Excelsior Hotel Gallia named the Europe’s Leading Luxury Hotel

Saint Petersburg named Europe’s Leading Destination for 2015. Saint Petersburg, Russia, has claimed the title of Europe’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony in Sardinia, Italy. During a ceremony at Forte Village Resort, the Russian capital of culture was recognised for its exceptionally rich history, centuries-old traditions and bright future. World … Read more

Luxury cruise liner to become first hospitality brand to offer adventures for Ocean, Expedition, River, Yacht and Air

While Richard Branson announced plans to add ocean liners to his Virgin portfolio of airplanes and hotels, luxury cruise liner Crystal Cruises launched a luxury ocean, yacht, river cruises, and air travel. Over the next three years, Crystal Cruises will introduce new ships – effectively establishing three brand new classes of cruising – as well … Read more

See what airline is offering a host of industry firsts, including individual suites for each traveler

Switzerland’s national airline Swiss Air/Swiss International Air Lines is taking luxury to new heights with a series of industry firsts presented on its new Boeing 777-300ERs. As a part of its ‘Next-Generation Airline of Switzerland’ strategy, SWISS will begin the renewal of its long-haul aircraft fleet in 2016. A total of nine new Boeing 777-300ERs … Read more

2014 winners of the ultimate Asian travel accolade

World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2014. China was among the biggest winners at the World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2014 last week, with a host of awards headed for the emerging tourism powerhouse, announced the organizers of ‘the Oscars of the travel industry.’ Hosts The Oberoi, New Delhi also … Read more

Best hotels in Europe. 2014 World Travel Awards winners

World Travel Awards, hailed as ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’, revealed its European Winners at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2014 held at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso in Athens, Greece. The Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul in Turkey, former Ottoman palace, was named best hotel in Europe, while the Belmond Hotel … Read more