{"id":297577,"date":"2024-04-26T14:12:40","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T13:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=297577"},"modified":"2024-04-26T14:13:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T13:13:05","slug":"travel-news-april-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2024\/04\/26\/travel-news-april-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel news: this month (April 2024) in luxury travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Friday\u00a0newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature travel\u00a0contests<\/a>,\u00a0tips<\/a>, or\u00a0news<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Today: April 2024<\/strong>\u00a0luxury travel news<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Every last Friday of the month, you can read my news round-up of what\u2019s happening in the world of luxury travel. In this issue:<\/p>\n

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  1. Six Senses Kyoto debuts in Japan<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Six Senses La Sagesse Grenada is now open<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Lufthansa\u2019s new Allegris Business Class will enter service on May 1st<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Marriott will open a second Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Eihad Airways will resume A380 flights to Paris<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. American Airlines launches new amenity kits and dual-sided pillows<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Hyatt adds more than 700 Mr & Mrs Smith boutique & luxury hotels<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Hilton opens a new lifestyle hotel in the Seychelles<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. Hawaiian Airlines’ new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner welcomes first guests<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Auberge Resorts Collection takes over the iconic Shore Club in Miami Beach<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Six Senses Kyoto debuts in Japan<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Conveniently situated among the city’s iconic heritage shrines and palaces, Six Senses Kyoto<\/a> invites guests to both an epicenter and an escape, to enjoy holistic wellness, signature sustainability and out-of-the-ordinary experiences. The hotel’s design draws inspiration from the Heian period (794-1185), when Heian-kyo (now Kyoto) was the capital of Japan, considered by many the golden age of art and culture that gave birth to “Miyabi” (courtly elegance) concept. This heritage is reflected in the hotel’s modern interpretation, incorporating elements of traditional arts to create a unique and elegant ambiance. The lobby artwork sets the tone with a folding screen featuring 504 hand-crafted Kyoto-made Rakuyaki tiles.\u00a0 The design narrative extends to the 81 guest rooms and suites, offering a sanctuary for contemplation.\u00a0Inspired by Kyoto\u2019s Zen philosophy, Six Senses Spa integrates traditional healing techniques with modern science.\u00a0Guided by the Eat With Six Senses ethos, the hotel’s food and beverage offering take guests on a journey through the ancient Japanese calendar.<\/p>\n

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    2. Six Senses La Sagesse Grenada is now open<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    With a pride of place beachfront setting, verdant rolling hills and spacious accommodation, Six Senses La Sagesse<\/a>‘s location offers effortless access to Grenada\u2019s shimmering reefs and mystical rainforests. The brand\u2019s debut resort in the Caribbean has 56 pool suites and 15 villas, ranging from one, two and four bedrooms, all with large outdoor terraces and private plunge pools. Every aspect of the resort\u2019s design has been carefully considered, putting guests\u2019 well-being at its heart, from abundant light and space to using natural and repurposed materials for the interiors. Featuring three restaurants, two bars, a bakery and destination dining that incorporates the Eat With Six Senses ethos, Six Senses La Sagesse menus are inspired by Caribbean and South American cuisine while keeping well-being in mind. The spa is designed to leverage the abundance of fragrant spices with medicinal healing properties, along with local community knowledge, age-old traditions, and indigenous plants and herbs, to create innovative wellness programs that focus on sleep, movement, yoga, and longevity.<\/p>\n

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    3. Lufthansa\u2019s new Allegris Business Class will enter service on May 1st<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Lufthansa<\/a> Allegris, the new Business Class product of Germany’s flag carrier on long-haul routes, will start its scheduled service on May 1. The first Airbus A350 equipped with Allegris will fly from Munich to the Canadian metropolis of Vancouver. The second destination is Toronto, which will be served alternately with Vancouver on selected flights in the first few months. With further A350s delivered, the Allegris cabin will also be used on flights to Chicago and Montreal in the summer. For the first time, travelers can now also view a seat map for all Allegris flights from 1 May in the familiar booking channels with all special Allegris seats, such as the five options in Business Class. A photo gallery with important additional information on the various options gives travelers a detailed picture of the product benefits. Guests who are already booked on these flights will be notified of their “upgrade” to the new cabin. Seat reservations in Business Class are free of charge in the first few months and can be made and changed conveniently via the familiar booking channels. Passengers can see whether a flight is equipped with the Allegris product three weeks before departure.<\/p>\n

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    4. Marriott will open a\u00a0 second Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Marriott<\/a> announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open its second Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Saudi Arabia. Anticipated to open in Trojena, a destination located in the northwest region of the country, the property will offer a complete escape into a private<\/span> world of luxury. The resort is expected to feature 60 expansive one-to-four-bedroom villas. Plans also include a range of amenities including a lavish spa, swimming pools, and multiple culinary venues. Situated in a remote area of Trojena, the resort is expected to offer an idyllic escape complete with expansive views across the desert and mountain ranges of the destination. Trojena, one of the flagship developments within NEOM, is being developed and positioned as a year-round adventure sports destination that will include activities such as skiing, water sports, hiking and mountain biking. Trojena will also include apartments, chalets, retail, dining, entertainment, leisure, sports and recreational facilities, and other hospitality offerings, including a W Hotel and a JW Marriott Hotel. Ritz-Carlton Reserve currently features a rare collection of only six properties in destinations including Thailand, Indonesia, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.<\/p>\n

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    5. Eihad Airways will resume A380 flights to Paris<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Etihad Airways<\/a> has announced that it will start flying its A380 double-decker again to Paris, CDG from 1 November, 2024. The French capital becomes the third major city to enjoy the Etihad A380 experience after London and New York. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways, said:\u00a0 “The introduction of the A380 on the Abu Dhabi \u2013 Paris route enriches both leisure and corporate travel. It underscores Etihad’s commitment to facilitating business connections and travel to Abu Dhabi and beyond. Our state-of-the-art cabins and bespoke amenities ensure that business travellers can work, relax, and arrive refreshed.” The A380 brings a special touch to air travel. Economy passengers enjoy a warm welcome with comfortable seating arrangements, including 68 seats offering four inches more legroom and 337 Smart seats featuring Etihad\u2019s innovative fixed-wing headrests and large pillows. On the upper deck, Business Studios\u2122 feature 70 private spots, complemented by The Lobby lounge area. The upper deck houses nine First Apartments as well as The Residence<\/a>, the world’s only three-room suite in the sky.<\/p>\n