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Friday\u00a0newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature travel\u00a0contests<\/a>,\u00a0tips<\/a>,\u00a0series<\/a>, or\u00a0news<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Today (November 27, 2020): <\/strong>November <\/strong>2020 luxury 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 and aviation. In this issue:<\/p>\n

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  1. Marriott announces the St Regis Chicago<\/li>\n
  2. Delta launches first quarantine-free, COVID-free travel to Europe<\/li>\n
  3. Mandarin Oriental announces luxury property in Z\u00fcrich, Switzerland<\/li>\n
  4. Mandarin Oriental announces luxury hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<\/li>\n
  5. Korean Air will acquire Asiana<\/li>\n
  6. Oetker Collection announces a hotel in Geneva, Switzerland<\/li>\n
  7. Six Senses unveils its first resort in South America<\/li>\n
  8. GHM will open an ultraluxe resort in Thailand<\/li>\n
  9. Qantas will require Covid vaccinations for international flights<\/li>\n
  10. Qatar Airways unveils first World Cup 2022 livery<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Marriott announces the St Regis Chicago<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Located downtown, The St. Regis Chicago<\/a> will span a total of three towers within the sought-after Lakeshore East community. The vibrant area includes a mix of residential and corporate properties, all centrally anchored by a public park. The project is anticipated to include 191 hotel rooms \u2013 including 33 spacious suites \u2013 and 393 branded residences within the 101-story building. Previously under construction as the luxury Wanda Vista Hotel and Vista Tower, the property is being rebranded as the St. Regis Chicago and the Residences at the St. Regis Chicago. Expected to welcome its first residents in December 2020 and hotel guests by July 2021, the project will serve as a key property in the neighborhood given its unique architecture and ultra-luxury experience.<\/p>\n

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    2. Delta launches first quarantine-free, COVID-free travel to Europe<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Delta Air Lines<\/a>, the Aeroporti di Roma and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have joined in a first-of-its-kind trans-Atlantic COVID-19 testing program. Starting December 19, Delta\u2019s dedicated trial will test customers and crew on newly relaunched flights from Hartsfield\u2013Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Rome-Fiumicino International Airport. The tests will exempt from quarantine on arrival in Italy all U.S. citizens permitted to travel to Italy for essential reasons, such as for work, health and education, as well as all European Union and Italian citizens. To fly on Delta\u2019s COVID-tested flights between Atlanta and Rome, passengers will need to test negative for COVID-19 through:<\/p>\n