{"id":299209,"date":"2024-05-24T14:05:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-24T13:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=299209"},"modified":"2024-07-26T15:03:43","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T14:03:43","slug":"travel-news-may-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2024\/05\/24\/travel-news-may-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel news: this month (May 2024) in luxury travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Today: May 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. Mandarin Oriental announces a luxury hotel in Rome, Italy<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Lufthansa launches a new safety video<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Cape Grace Hotel in Cape Town is now a Fairmont property<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Emirates introduces new Bulgari amenity kits in First and Business Class<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Emirates will refurbish most of its longhaul fleet<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Air France introduces concierge service at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Four Seasons Hotel Osaka, Japan is set to open this summer<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Capella Hotels & Resorts announces a luxury hotel in Macau, China<\/a><\/li>\n
  9. The iconic Grand Hotel Vilnius, Curio Collection by Hilton debuts in the Baltics<\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Cheval Blanc will open a new ultra-luxe resort in the Seychelles this autumn<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Mandarin Oriental announces a luxury hotel in Rome, Italy<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Scheduled to open in 2026, Mandarin Oriental, Rome<\/a> will create a unique experience in the city, as the hotel will be housed in ten 19th-century villas, originally built as homes for prosperous Romans, surrounded by lush landscaped gardens. The villas will accommodate 108 guestrooms and suites, offering serene views of the gardens or the city\u2019s landmarks. Many of the suites will feature private gardens and terraces. The interior design will be curated by award-winning designers Gilles & Boissier, the French design duo who have won accolades for their sophisticated and contemporary interiors. Within the grounds, guests will have the opportunity to experience six restaurants and bars in different settings including Al fresco dining and a stand-alone dining concept in one of the villas. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental will provide a wide range of wellness experiences in a serene setting. The secluded site is located between Via Piemonte and Via Sallustiana within The Gardens of
    \nSallust, an ancient Roman archaeological site.<\/p>\n

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    2. Lufthansa introduces a new safety video<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    The new safety video, which was created and produced together by Spafax Creative Studio and Lufthansa, transports passengers to some of the world\u2019s most recognized and loved destinations. From Munich to Mount Fuji to New York City, we tell a story of connection, wonder and diversity using the same cutting-edge technology used by major Hollywood studios and streaming platforms. Featuring both German and English instructions, this video unfolds like a short film and underscores the transformative power of travel by weaving critical safety information into an engaging story across the passenger journey. \u201cAfter the personal welcome by the flight attendants, the safety video is another very important point of contact with our customers. In the future, we not only want to convey and demonstrate safety-related information, but also our brand values: As Lufthansa, we focus on people and care about their individual needs,\u201d said Carsten Hoffmann, Vice President Marketing and Brand Experience Lufthansa Airlines.<\/p>\n