New Routes

IHG Hotels & Resorts has acquired German hotel chain Ruby, with plans to expand the brand to over 120 hotels worldwide by 2030, including new markets in the USA and Asia

With upgraded rooms, enhanced facilities, and stronger air connections to Israel, Hilton Sofia cements its status as a luxury leader. With CEO Stefan Reiter back at the helm, the hotel enters a new era of premier hospitality in the heart of Sofia

The hotel chain strengthens its presence in the Italian market with the opening of Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rome Monti, its ninth property in Italy. Yoram Biton, CEO of Leonardo Hotels Central Europe: “We are not only strengthening our presence in Rome but also continuing our strategic investment in developing the Italian market.”

A 32% surge in passengers, a record $476 million profit, and over 20 new destinations – Etihad Airways wraps up a year of exceptional growth and innovation

Air Seychelles will launch a new route between Seychelles and Abu Dhabi. The company offers the option to combine a direct flight one way or another and flexibility in planning the vacation, alongside full service on the flight

Ben Moshe, who has held key business development roles within the Lufthansa Group, will succeed Markus Hagenbruch after his three-year tenure. Ben Moshe: "Together with Lufthansa Group's dedicated and professional team in Israel, we will strengthen partnerships, expand operations, and enhance customer experience while maintaining the highest standards"

In a ceremonial event today, Sofia Airport was officially renamed Vasil Levski International Airport of Sofia. The unveiling of the new name took place in front of Terminal 2, where the updated signage was revealed on the building’s facade

The award-winning airline from the UAE will launch direct flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Sochi International Airport (AER), thereby opening a gateway to the breathtaking northeastern Black Sea coasts directly to the resort city that became famous following the Winter Olympics held there in 2014

Etihad will operate three weekly flights—on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays—utilizing its modern Airbus A320

The train services of the three countries coordinate operations and schedules, and travel fares on trains between Vilnius, Riga, and Tallinn are quite affordable