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Emirates presents sweet Valentine’s treats

SINGAPORE, 8 February 2023: Passengers can enjoy sweet treats onboard Emirates flights on Valentine’s Day, 14 February, including love-themed desserts in the lounges, exquisite rosé champagne, tempting gift-giving offers, and an array of romantic movies and music.

This February, love is in the air on ice as Emirates passengers can immerse themselves in feel-good movies, such as the 2022 romantic comedy ‘Ticket to Paradise’, starring Hollywood heartthrobs Julia Roberts and George Clooney. There is a selection of more than 70 romantic comedies and dramas available, including new releases ‘Meet Cute’ starring Kaley Cuoco and Pete Davidson and ‘Ask Me to Dance’, as well as all-time classics ‘When Harry Met Sally’, ‘Bridget Jones Diary’ and ‘The Notebook’. Amidst a huge library of TV series, passengers can choose from binge-able box sets, including modern mini-series like ‘The Pursuit of Love’ (2021) or period romance dramas like ‘Emma’ and ‘Sense and Sensibility’.

Seductive soundtracks are already curated onboard ice with the ‘Love Is in The Air’ playlist and ‘Romantic Moments;’ a handpicked selection of classic love songs featuring Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Ed Sheeran, Diana Ross, Roberta Flack and many more. Before a flight, passengers can even browse and pre-select their movies, TV shows or music playlists on the Emirates app, which can be synced to ice from the moment of boarding.

On Valentine’s Day, onboard passengers in all classes will be treated to luscious brownies or red velvet cupcakes adorned with red and pink hearts, in their own Emirates mini gift box while red mood lighting lights up the aircraft. From 13-15 February, Emirates Lounges worldwide will raise the romance with a beautiful array of themed treats, from chocolate hearts to Valentine’s mud cake and chocolate-covered strawberries.

In the Emirates Lounges of Dubai, First Class passengers can order velvety pistachio and strawberry cake or succulent raspberry tonka fondant, while Business Class customers can spoil themselves with a strawberry and yuzu Valentine’s tartlet or a fragrant hibiscus, strawberry, and almond mousse. Both First and Business Class passengers can toast the most romantic day of the year with Moët Rosé Impérial Champagne, a radiant and romantic expression of the signature Moët & Chandon style, or visit Emirates dedicated old-fashioned ice cream cart to enjoy homemade strawberry cheesecake ice cream and raspberry and rose sorbet. The complimentary Costa Coffee café in the lounges will serve heart-shaped doughnuts, while Dilmah tea has created an array of special tea blends for the occasion.

Emirates passengers can gift their loved ones with special shopping offers on EmiratesRED and buy any two fragrances to get USD 15 off on brands including Amouage, Givenchy, YSL, Roja perfumes, Versace, Cartier, and Hermes. Passengers can also save up to 15% when buying two products from the same brand, including Cerruti watches, Benefit cosmetics, Elizabeth Arden beauty, Clogau jewellery, and more. EmiratesRED.com pre-order service is also available on most flights, where passengers can shop from 21 days up to 40 hours before their flight, browse a wide range of exclusive products – some of which are not available onboard. Passengers need to provide their flight details during checkout, and the orders are delivered by cabin crew directly to the passenger’s seat for an unforgettable gifting experience.

Emirates Skywards members can earn even more Miles this Valentine’s Day by shopping at popular retail brands across the UAE, UK, and USA. With thousands of brands on skywardsmilesmall.com, including Farfetch, Harvey Nichols, Sephora and more than 150 designer fashion brands in Bicester Village, such as Ted Baker, Mulberry, Pandora and more. Members can also book a romantic getaway with EmiratesSkywardsHotels.  Click here for more information.

(Your Stories: Emirates)

Kuching hosts PATA forum and mart

KUCHING, 8 February 2023: The Pacific Asia Travel Association is set to organise the PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart 2023 (PDFM 2023) in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia from 21 to 23 June.

The event, supported by Sarawak Tourism Board, is composed of four components: destination experiences, a conference, a B2B adventure travel trade show with 1-1 meetings, and various networking opportunities. It provides an opportunity for tourism professionals to gain first-hand practical experience and knowledge in marketing and managing attractions, tourism products, and services that are relatively unknown by both trade and consumers to a global audience responsibly and sustainably.

“At PATA, we continue to focus on bringing greater depth and value to our events, understanding that, more than ever, delegates are more focused on four aspects when attending events: trading, networking, learning, and socialising,” said PATA Chair Peter Semone. “As the travel and tourism industry in the Asia Pacific region is seeing positive signs of recovery, the inaugural PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart 2023 looks to highlight the best practices in destination marketing and destination management in support of a responsible and sustainable recovery for the region. We all look forward to welcoming you to Sarawak, Malaysia.”

Focusing on Ecotourism, Gastronomy Tourism, Adventure Travel, Wellness (particularly Sensory Nature Activities), Destination Management and Digital Marketing, the three-day programme begins with a one-day destination experience through a choice of technical tours, followed by a conference and travel mart spread across two full days, as well as various networking opportunities throughout the programme.

With gastronomy tourism being one of the themes of the PATA Destination Experience Forum and Mart 2023, Sarawak Tourism Board CEO Sharzede Datu Haji Salleh Askor said the theme suits Sarawak perfectly, as its capital city Kuching was recognised as the “City of Gastronomy” by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)’s Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in 2021.

“Sarawak’s diversity in ethnicities and culture has created a wealth of authentic dishes and food that are staples of the indigenous households, passed down through generations, making Sarawak not only a destination rich with nature and culture but also a place to enjoy and relish in a variety of local foods,” said Sharzede Datu Haji Salleh Askor.

The year 2022 has been a thriving one for Sarawak tourism as the industry has seen a substantial surge in tourism arrivals since the region opened its international borders in April 2022, with the rise of “revenge travellers” ticking off Sarawak from their wish list and the increasing demand for ecotourism-based destinations, such as national parks and nature reserves, post-pandemic.

Kuching is the capital city of Sarawak, Malaysia, located along the southwest tip of the island of Borneo, the third largest island in the world. A vibrant city well known for its immersive culture, adventure, nature, food, and festival elements, it makes you feel at home away from home. Visitors can enjoy pristine rainforests, meet gentle orangutans, spot the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia, check out the second largest museum in Southeast Asia, the Borneo Cultures Museum, and find the rare proboscis monkey endemic to Borneo at the oldest national park in Sarawak, Bako National Park.

Registration is now open for buyers, sellers, and conference delegates. Interested delegates can register now and enjoy a Super Early Bird Rateand receive a 15% discount off registration fees until 15 February. Afterwards, delegates can enjoy an Early Bird Rateand receive a 10% discount until 15 March.

Following the event, delegates can extend their stay and visit the Rainforest World Music Festival, which takes place from June 23-25. Event delegates will receive complimentary access to the first night of the festival on 23 June and a discount on tickets to access the full event during the weekend of June 24-25.

For more information about the event, please visit www.PATA.org/pata-destination-experience-forum-and-mart-2023 or email [email protected].

(Your Stories: Sarawak Tourism Board)

For more information on Sarawak, visit www.sarawaktourism.com.

Most welcoming places on earth

SINGAPORE, 8 February 2023: A record 1.36 million global travel providers are being recognised for their hospitality with a Traveller Review Award 2023, including 125 in Singapore

Hotels are the most-awarded accommodation type in Singapore (103 properties), more than twice as many as the runners-up aparthotel (41 awards) or hostels and capsule hotels (9 awards each) in third place.

On average, winning local properties in Singapore received over 400,000 reviews in total and received a score of 8.8 – a significant improvement from last year’s score of 8.6

As travel continues to return in most parts of the world, the eleventh annual Booking.com Traveller Review Awards recognise travel providers from across 220 countries and territories, including Singapore, for their commitment to consistently providing excellent service and hospitality over the year.

Based on over 240 million verified customer reviews on Booking.com, 1,364,415 accommodation partners, 230 car rental providers, and 58 airport taxi suppliers are receiving a Traveller Review Award in 2023.

Italy leads the way again in 2023 with a total of 170,638 accommodation awards, followed by Spain (108,217), France (103,365), Germany (76,479), Croatia (64,206), Poland (60,721), the UK (60,697), Greece (54,473), Brazil (53,658) and the US (46,839).

Awarded properties in Singapore

Some of the Singapore properties receiving a Traveller Review Award 2023 include:

  1. Raffles Singapore (Score: 9.4)
  2. Four Seasons Hotel Singapore (Score: 9.3)
  3. The Barracks Hotel Sentosa by Far East Hospitality (Score: 9.3)
  4. Marina Bay Sands (Score 9.1)
  5. The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore (Score: 9.1)
  6. The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore  (Score: 9)
  7. The Clan Hotel Singapore by Far East Hospitality (Score: 9)
  8. Capella Singapore (Score: 9)
  9. Hotel Indigo Singapore Katong, an IHG Hotel (Score: 9)
  10. The Fullerton  Bay Hotel Singapore (Score: 9)

Alternative accommodation shines

Alternative accommodations have been a hot niche category growing on Booking.com. As the most-awarded property type globally, apartments take the top spot for the sixth year in a row, with a grand total of 629,421 partners being recognised for their efforts in the 2023 edition of the Traveller Review Awards. For the very first time in the history of the awards, holiday homes (177,795) have claimed the second spot from hotels (172,036), with guest houses (91,635) and bed and breakfasts (78,247) rounding out the top five.

Singapore differed from its global counterparts on its most-awarded accommodation types, with hotels (103) taking the top spot followed by aparthotels (41), hostels (9), capsule hotels (9), apartments (3), and resorts (3).

A more sustainable traveller experience

Nearly one in 10 accommodation award recipients globally (122,095) have also been recognised with a Travel Sustainable badge for their efforts to operate more sustainably. In Singapore, 167 accommodations have received a Travel Sustainable badge on Booking.com since the badge was first introduced in November 2021.

Travel Sustainable accommodations were three times more likely to receive a Traveller Review Award 2023 than those not recognised with a Travel Sustainable badge. Of all accommodation types, hotels had the highest share of Travel Sustainable accommodations (15%), receiving a Traveller Review Award in 2023.

2023’s Most Welcoming Places on earth

This year’s Most Welcoming Places on Earth span five continents and feature hidden coastal gems, rural destinations surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty and even a bustling Latin American metropolis. They have all been identified based on the share of accommodation partners receiving a Traveller Review Award 2023* and providing even the most seasoned traveller with bucket list inspiration for their future trips.

Most Welcoming Cities On Earth

  1. Polignano a Mare, Italy
  2. Hualien City, Taiwan
  3. San Sebastián, Spain
  4. Dresden, Germany
  5. Klaipeda, Lithuania
  6. York, UK
  7. Ushuaia, Argentina
  8. Porto De Galinhas, Brazil
  9. Mexico City, Mexico
  10. Gold Coast, Australia

Most Welcoming Regions On Earth

  1. La Rioja, Spain
  2. Epirus, Greece
  3. Oberosterreich, Austria
  4. County Down, UK
  5. Mures, Romania
  6. Marlborough, New Zealand
  7. Ninh Binh, Vietnam
  8. Limon, Costa Rica
  9. Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
  10. North Dakota, US

Price right on flights for love

BANGKOK, 8 February 2023: Thai Vietjet launches ‘Valentine’s – Let’s Fly for Love’ promotion, offering fares starting from THB1,899 (including taxes and fees) for international flights.

Bookings are open until 15 February 2023 for the travel period 13 February to 30 June 2023 (excludes public holidays).

In addition, special fares starting from THB800 for travel on the airline’s domestic network are open for bookings from 13 to 18 February 2023, with the travel period from 16 February to 30 June 2023.

The special promotional tickets apply for Thai Vietjet’s domestic flight network from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Krabi, Hat Yai, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani, Udon Thani, Khon Kaen, and Ubon Ratchathani and cross-country routes connecting Phuket to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. They also apply to the international network from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Vietnam, Phnom Penh, Singapore, Fukuoka, and Taipei, with direct service from Chiang Mai to Osaka.

Recently, the airline announced its new international flight service Chiang Mai – Osaka, with three weekly flights every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Osaka is the second largest city after Tokyo, located in the Kansai region of Honshu, Japan.

Klook partners with Vietnam attractions

SINGAPORE, 8 February 2023: Klook, a leading travel and experiences platform in Asia, announced Tuesday two milestone partnerships with Vietnam’s biggest attraction players, Sun World and VinWonders.

Both partnerships will include digital marketing initiatives, promotional content and campaigns to increase awareness of the destination’s unique offerings and hidden gems and position Vietnam as a top destination for international travellers.

Based on Klook’s internal data, Vietnam recorded exponential growth in demand in 2022, surpassing pre-covid levels for markets such as Singapore (+50%) and India (+260%). With Vietnam expecting to welcome 8M international travellers in 2023, these strategic partnerships will play a key role in driving international travellers to Vietnam and enable Sun World and VinWonders to capitalise on this rising demand. 

Sun World

The 2023 partnership  aims to accelerate the recovery of inbound travel to Vietnam by encouraging free and independent (FIT) travellers in key inbound markets, namely South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Taiwan, and India, to discover the beauty of Vietnam and booking the best local experiences

The partnership includes digital marketing campaigns and developing promotional content on Vietnam and Sun World attractions

Klook is the first OTA to partner with Sun World on a regional integrated marketing campaign of this scale

VinWonders

The partnership runs from March 2023 to May 2023 and aims

aims to accelerate the recovery of travel to Vietnam by driving awareness for both Vietnam and VinWonders attractions among free and independent travellers (FIT) in South Korea and India

Klook is the first OTA to partner with VinWonders on such inbound marketing initiatives.

Klook general manager  Philippines, Thailand & Vietnam Michelle Ho said: “Despite the current macroeconomic conditions, travel is still top of mind for consumers, and Vietnam continues to be a fan favourite. We are confident that we will see strong growth in the market for 2023 as travel comes back stronger than ever before.”

MAI lifts flights in Asia

YANGON, 8 February 2023: Myanmar Airways International increases frequencies on key routes in Asia during February and extends the validity of Chinese New Year fares to March.

The airline schedules 11 flights weekly on the Yangon to Kuala Lumpur route starting 20 February, with two new flights on Monday and Saturday using an A320 aircraft. The fare starts at USD130.25 one-way.

The airline also announced on its Facebook page that it would add a Sunday flight from Yangon to Guangzhou in China starting 19 February in addition to flights every Tuesday and Thursday. The one-way fare costs USD545.

MAI will increase flights on the Yangon to Hanoi route by adding a Wednesday departure from Yangon starting 15 February. Before, the airline served Hanoi with flights on Monday and Friday. The one-way fare is around USD95.

During February, the airline is scheduling three weekly services from Yangon to Seoul in South Korea and Dubai in the UAE. Flights depart Yangon every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. The airline quotes the Seoul fare at USD365.25 and Dubai at USD465.

Meanwhile, the airline extends the sales window for its Chinese New Year fares until 28 February, and the travel period extends to 25 March.

On the domestic route network, MAI’s Embraer E190 is flying the route from Yangon to Thandwe, the nearest airport to the beach resorts at Ngapali. The service started on 7 February, with departures from Yangon airport on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Centara and THAI promote Osaka

BANGKOK, 7 February 2023: Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, announces a partnership with Thai Airways to offer passengers exclusive benefits ahead of the grand opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, Centara’s first-ever property in Japan in July 2023.

This partnership marks the latest addition to Centara’s expanding airline partnership network, which includes Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Thai Vietjet, Go First, Myanmar Airways International, and Vistara Airways.

“As we prepare for the highly anticipated launch of our debut property in Japan, we are thrilled to partner with Thai Airways to offer their network an array of exclusive benefits and to welcome travellers for the first time to this exciting new hotel, Centara Grand Hotel Osaka. Elegant, modern and conveniently located in the heart of downtown, our latest hotel is ideal for business travellers, families, couples, and solo explorers looking to discover breathtaking Osaka and enjoy Centara’s signature service and warm hospitality”, said  Centara Hotels & Resorts vice president brand, marketing and digital Tom Thrussell.

The new marketing partnership offers Thai Airways passengers an exclusive introductory rate of 25% off the lowest publicly available online rates at the brand-new Centara Grand Hotel Osaka with bookings made from now – 30 June 2023 for stays between 1 July – 20 December 2023

Located in the vibrant shopping and entertainment district of Namba, Centara Osaka is a remarkable landmark soaring 33 floors above downtown. Guests will discover an eclectic selection of world-class bars and restaurants, including a rooftop dining destination with spectacular views, an assortment of accommodation choices designed for sophisticated comfort, Japan’s first-ever SPA Cenvaree, and modern event and meeting spaces, including MICE facilities, a rooftop Sky Event space and Grand Ballroom, for any occasion.

“With the reopening of Japan to international tourism, Thai Airways is excited to partner with Centara to welcome our passengers back to Osaka and to experience the brand-new Centara Grand Hotel Osaka with exclusive privileges and introductory rates. Japan is a phenomenal destination, and we look forward to sharing its beauty with our customers once again with this new Centara partnership”, said Thai Airways International director of salesWit Kitchathorn.

All passengers travelling with THAI to Osaka can enjoy this exclusive offer by simply filling out THAI’s ticket numbers in the booking link that the airline displays on all online sales channels.

Currently, THAI operates 54 weekly flights to six destinations in Japan which are Tokyo (Narita/Haneda), Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Sapporo.

For more information, reservation and ticketing, please visit thaiairways.com or call 0-2356-1111 for the THAI Contact Center (24 hours a day)

Under the Centara x Thai Airways promotion, guests will not only receive a special introductory offer of 25% off the best available room rate when logged in as a CentaraThe1 member. This is lower than any publicly available rate and exclusive to Thai Airways passengers. Other privileges also include complimentary room upgrades, early check-in, and late check-out, all subject to availability, as well as a 25% discount on food at Embassy of Crab or Suan Bua restaurants. In addition, guests who order two or more set menus at either of these restaurants will receive one complimentary bottle of wine.

Travellers not yet members of Centara’s loyalty programme can sign up for free in less than a minute and immediately start enjoying benefits and earning points. To take advantage of all CentaraThe1 membership privileges, sign-up or sign in now at www.CentaraThe1.com

To book or learn more about Centara and the THAI offer,

visit https://www.centarahotelsresorts.com/cgoj-tg

(Your Stories: Centara Hotels & Resorts)

 

Sabah wins three ASEAN awards

KOTA KINABALU, 7 February 2023: Three rural tourism operators have been awarded the prestigious 2023-2025 ASEAN Tourism Standard Award in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, further elevating the reputation of Sabah’s rural tourism products on the international stage.

The recipients are Padas Farmstay (ASEAN Community Based Tourism); Mari-Mari Cultural Village (ASEAN Community Based Tourism); and Homestay TaunGusi (ASEAN Homestay Standard).

Tham Kim Leng (Adventure tour manager of TYK Adventure Tours), Julinus Jeffery Jimit (Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Sabah Tourism Board), Jeremiah Jamson (Base Manager of Mari Mari Cultural Village), Ismail Muile (Coordinator of Taun Gusi Homestay), YB Dato Sri Tiong King Sing (Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia), Datuk Joniston Bangkuai (Assistant Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Sabah and Chairman of Sabah Tourism Board), Tham Yau Kong (Director of TYK Adventure Tours), Tham Yau Siong, Director of Tenom Padas Farmstay), Duis Walter Kandayon (STB Board of Director and Chairman of Federation of Rural Tourism Association Sabah).

Padas Farmstay managing director ThamYau Kong, Mari-Mari Cultural Village base manager Jeremiah Jamson, and Homestay TaunGusicoordinator Ismail Muile @ Muele received the awards on 5 February, during the ASEAN Tourism Forum.

Sabah Tourism, Culture and Environment Assistant Minister cum Sabah Tourism Board chairman Datuk JonistonBangkuai joined the award ceremony.

He was in Yogyakarta leading the Sabah Tourism Board delegation at the ASEAN Tourism Forum event held from 3 to 5 February.

“I’m delighted to be here to see Sabah’s incredible success story in rural tourism unfold. I congratulate our award recipients on their perseverance in maintaining the highest levels of product and service quality despite the challenges of the pandemic.

“The accreditation of three Sabah rural tourism products with the ASEAN Tourism Standard Award is a major boost to the international profile of Sabah’s rural tourism offerings.

“This success bodes well for Sabah Tourism’s mission to help rural areas and their communities thrive off of tourism. Hopefully, this inspires others to raise the bar and work together to make our rural area a world-class place to visit by 2030,” he remarked.

Additionally, the Sabah International Convention Centre won the ASEAN MICE Venue Award (Category Exhibition Venue), with the awarding ceremony set for next year.

Padas Farmstay in Tenom was officially established in 2017, but it has been open to the public since 2013 when an international student group expressed interest in educational and community programmes.

They have received between 10 and 20 school groups per year since then and have completed 60 community projects that have benefited 20 nearby villages.

Mari-Mari Cultural Village started operation in 2008, offering a glimpse into the lives of Sabah’s rich culture with its distinctive houses, costumes and traditional skills of Sabah’s five major ethnic groups.

Homestay TaunGusi in Kota Belud is a community-based homestay registered with the Ministry of Tourism, Art, and Culture in 2011. It has 18 certified homestay members, offering unique experiences to guests, including cultural performances, horse riding, traditional cooking lessons, river cruises, Bajau parang-making demonstrations, and village tours.

In 2014, the Sabah Tourism Board started the rural tourism initiative with two districts as pilot projects to test the viability of a tourism industry serving the state’s rural areas.

The initiative has since been expanded to 25 districts, with at least 30 registered and active associations benefiting from the rural tourism development programme.

“I hope the synergy between the government sector, private sector and the community in developing rural tourism will continue to grow as we face new challenges in the post-pandemic era. We hope to see more of our rural tourism products receiving international recognition,” added Joniston.

The ASEAN Tourism Standard Award is a prestigious recognition that helps support the goals of the ASEAN Tourism Standard and is in accordance with the ASEAN’s Tourism Strategic Plan 2016-2025 in providing high-quality and excellent service delivery to tourists.

This is designed with the objective of making ASEAN an excellent destination on a global scale.

In previous years, WalaiPenyu Conservation Park and Kadamaian Tourism Association obtained the ASEAN Sustainable Tourism Standard Award in 2022 and ASEAN Community Based Tourism Award in 2019, respectively.

Meanwhile, Sabah Tourism Board makes its presence at the 2023 ASEAN Tourism Forum, the major annual tourism event in the region, to expand prospects for ASEAN tourism marketing and potential connections between stakeholders with travel businesses in the region.

The event is attended by top industry policymakers, practitioners and suppliers of ASEAN-based tourism products and services.

For more information visit www.sabahtourism.com

(Your Stories: Sabah Tourism Board)

Vietravel promotes airline at ATF

JAKARTA, 7 February 2023: Vietravel participated in the ASEAN Tourism Forum last week, introducing its regional airline to international buyers planning tours to Southeast Asia.

Arguably Vietnam’s largest aviation and tourism corporation, the group received its third Airbus A321 last month as it plans to serve 15 destinations in Asia, up from seven routes in February.

In the initial phase, the airline serves the following routes; Ho Chi Minh City – Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City – Danang, Ho Chi Minh City – Phu Quoc, Ho Chi Minh City –  Nha Trang, Hanoi – Danang, Hanoi – Phu Quoc and Hanoi – Hue.

Over the next two years, it will acquire six A321s and six B737s to establish flights to South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Singapore. Its inaugural commercial service linked Hanoi to Bangkok on 16 December 2022.

The airline was registered in December 2021 in Hue, the former imperial city in central Vietnam, under the Vietravel group of companies established in 1992. Considered the largest travel group in the country it handled around 800,000 travel clients annually and had a workforce of 1,300 staff in 60 offices before the Covid-19 pandemic lock downs.

Oceania names its second Allura Class ship

SINGAPORE, 7 February 2023: Oceania Cruises introduced Allura at a recent naming ceremony for the second 1,200-guest Allura Class ship to set sail in 2025. It will be the brand’s eighth vessel and the sister ship to Vista, which starts its first season in May.

“As we prepare to welcome Allura to the family, we have already started planning exciting new elements to be added across the fleet,” said Oceania Cruises president Frank A Del Rio. “We are thrilled with the incredible demand we have witnessed for Allura’s sister ship, Vista, with her 2023 maiden season already sold out, and we know Allura will be equally as popular with our guests.

Measuring approximately 67,000 tons, Allura will accommodate 1,200 guests and be staffed by 800 officers and crew. Under construction at the  Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the all-veranda vessel will sail her maiden voyage in spring 2025.

Details of Allura’s inaugural season, featuring a mix of marquee and boutique destinations across Europe and the Americas, will be revealed this spring before going on sale in the summer.