{"id":293780,"date":"2024-01-26T18:31:47","date_gmt":"2024-01-26T17:31:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=293780"},"modified":"2024-01-28T20:24:37","modified_gmt":"2024-01-28T19:24:37","slug":"travel-news-january-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2024\/01\/26\/travel-news-january-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel news: this month (January 2024) in luxury travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Today: January 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. Four Seasons announces a resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. The St. Regis Red Sea Resort opens in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection opens reservations for third superyacht<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. One&Only One Za\u2019abeel opens in Dubai<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. South African Airways resumes flights to Perth, Australia<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Brussels Airlines introduces new crew uniforms<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay, Qatar is now open<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Mandarin Oriental rebrands Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Four Seasons announces a resort in Zanzibar, Tanzania<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    Set along the white sand beaches and blue waters of Pongwe, Four Seasons Resort Zanzibar<\/a> will create a distinct resort experience for guests looking to explore this unique destination, or for those who wish to complement the adventure of a safari with the relaxation of an island retreat. With architecture by the internationally renowned firm eco.id, the new-build Four Seasons Resort Zanzibar will include 60 private villas with one to three-bedroom configurations. Accommodations will feature interior design by MOMA and eco.id, each with uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean across the 126-acre (50-hectare) beachfront property.nAdding to Four Seasons strong history of culinary excellence and exceptional dining experiences, the resort will bring five new original-concept outlets to Zanzibar, including a signature seafood restaurant inspired by the local fish market, serving the very best \u201ccatch of the day\u201d with beachside views, as well as a Levantine grill with specialty wood-fire cuisine. To ensure that the destination\u2019s incredible natural habitat is respected and protected, Four Seasons Resort Zanzibar will include a Discovery Centre staffed with a dedicated team of on-site conservationists.<\/p>\n

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    2. The St Regis Red Sea Resort opens in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/h5>\n

    The captivating new address is the first private island to open in The Red Sea, one of the Kingdom\u2019s luxury regenerative tourism destinations on the west coast of the country. Situated on the pristine Ummahat Island in the Al Wajh Lagoon, the resort is a destination-defining oasis with its avant-garde architecture, sustainable design details and bespoke service. Accessed by chartered boat or seaplane from the newly opened Red Sea International Airport, The St Regis Red Sea Resort<\/a> features a collection of 90 lavishly appointed beachfront and overwater villas, offering one-to-four-bedroom accommodation, each with a private pool, sundeck and outdoor shower. Sophisticated culinary journeys are presented through the luxury resort\u2019s five distinct venues each offering alfresco beachside dining and serving produce sourced from local farms and fishermen<\/span>. The resort offers a variety of fitness and wellness activities including an extensive wellness center, a fully equipped gym, an outdoor lap pool and vitality pool, paddle and tennis courts.<\/p>\n

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