Next Debut of the New Five Star Francorosso Seaclub Near Muscat in Oman

 

Alpitour, company operating in the tourism sector with its headquarters in Turin, expands its presence with a new hotel structure in the area of the capital of Oman, Muscat, marking the debut for an Italian tourist group in the largest center of the Omani Sultanate and on its coast.

The Piedmontese group has concluded an agreement with a multi-year contract and exclusive for the Italian market with Shangri – La Barr Al Jissah Al Waha, historic 5-star hotel, considered one of the emblems of Omani hospitality perfectly located between the mountains and sea, yet just 30 minutes by car from the heart of Muscat and about 40 minutes driving from Muscat International Airport.

This iconic hotel will soon become part of the Francorosso Seaclub Style collection which identifies itself as the brand's highest category of clubs.

Overlooking a long sandy beach in a well-known area where turtles periodically lay their eggs throughout the year, the complex consists of three buildings and the Fracorosso Seaclub Style will occupy the part of Al Waha providing comfortable rooms all with sea view, ready to accommodate families with assistance and entertainment staff from Italy.

The first departure has been set for October 29, 2025, travel agencies have been presented with the package via newsletter although there has not yet been an official communication to the media.

link - https://www.ttgitalia.com/tour-operator/francorosso-seaclub-nuovo-5-stelle-nell-area-di-muscat-KI20933797

Iryo | New Barcelona – Malaga Railway Route Announced

 

Iryo, a brand of Intermodalidad de Levante S.A., Spain's private high-speed rail operator, a company jointly owned by Italy's state-owned railway company Trenitalia, Spain's regional airline Air Nostrum and infrastructure investment fund Globalvia , has announced the opening of a new route connecting Barcelona to Malaga from 15 December 2024.

According to information by the company, the railway line will have two daily frequencies, one outward and one return, operating seven days a week.

The route will stop in the cities of Zaragoza, the largest centre of the community of Aragon, the capital of Spain, Madrid and the Andalusian city of Córdoba, offering a total of 336.530 places per year.

The approximate duration of the journey will be 5 hours and 50 minutes departing from Barcelona at 11.50 am  and arriving in Malaga at 5.42 pm, while on the opposite route the departure from the main centre of the Costa del Sol will be at 11.35 am and arriving in Barcelona at 5.37 pm.

The Commercial Director of Iryo Christian Ley , in a speech taken up by Preferente, a well-known digital tourist newspaper, underlined that on the verge of closing two years of activity, the group continues to work to improve the service and expand the frequencies, with the certainty that this new Barcelona – Malaga connection will be very well received as the first transversal connection with Seville.

In parallel with the announcement of this new railway section, the Iryo group has anticipated Ouigo and Renfe and has launched the pre-sale of tickets for the whole of 2025, already making 70% of the tickets for next year available to users.

Link -  https://www.ttgitalia.com/notizie-estere/iryo-inaugura-la-nuova-tratta-barcellona-malaga-EI20937047

Antigua and Barbuda will Host Caribbean Travel Marketplace from 18th to 22nd May 2025

 

Antigua and Barbuda, sovereign island country that lies at the conjuncture of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean in the Leeward Islands part of the Lesser Antilles will host the 43rd edition of the Travel Caribbean Marketplace which will be held from 18 to 22 May 2025.

This important event affords tourism suppliers the opportunity to meet face to face with wholesalers from around the world selling Caribbean vacation travel over the course of two days.

Antigua and Barbuda was chosen as the location of Caribbean Travel Marketplace by CHTA Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association  founded in 1962, the leading association representing hotels and businesses dedicated to tourism and hospitality in the region in light of the excellent results of the destinations in question on the tourism front.

The CEO of Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority Colin C. James commented that in the current year the country has recorded an increase in arrivals of 16%, surpassing the record levels of 2019, transforming itself into a reference point for tourism and international investments.

 Antigua and Barbuda Hotels & Tourism Association President Craig Marshall declared that Caribbean Market Place expects up to 2000 participants and represents an incredible opportunity for the country to have great visibility in front of industry leaders, potential investors and key stakeholders in the global tourism sector.

Link - https://www.ttgitalia.com/notizie-estere/caribbean-travel-marketplace-nel-2025-ad-antigua-e-barbuda-MI20936965