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airBaltic akcija! Skrydžių bilietai nuo 27Eur! 

Didžiausiais ir pagrindinis Baltijos regiono oro vežėjas airBaltic skelbia skrydžių bilietų išpardavimą! airBaltic skrydžių bilietai dabar kainuoja nuo 27 Eur skrendant į vieną pusę.

Ši airBaltic akcija vyksta nuo 2023 metų sausio 10 dienos iki 2022 sausio 24 dienos. 

Akcijinės skrydžių bilietų kainos taikomos airBaltic skrydžiams, kurie vyks nuo 2023 metų sausio 30 dienos iki 2023 metų gruodžio 15 dienos.

Kaip pasinaudoti šia airBaltic akcija? 

1. Ieškokite skrydžio airbaltic.com el. svetainėje.

2. Ieškokite skrydžių bilietų kainų, pažymėtų „vyšniomis“.

3. Pasirinkite šios akcijos ženklu pažymėtą skrydį.

4. Užbaikite užsakymą ir mėgaukitės skrydžiu.

Skrydžių bilietus galite įsigyti tiesiogiai airBaltic aviakompanijos interneto svetainėje – airbaltic.com. Svetainėje galėsite pasirinkti bilietus sau tinkamomis datomis, susipažinti su aviakompanijos taisyklėmis ir užsisakyti papildomų paslaugų. 

Šios airBaltic akcijos taisyklės ir sąlygos:

  • Skelbiamos kainos taikomos „airBaltic“ vykdomiems skrydžiams į vieną pusę ar į abi puses, kai keliaujate su GREEN bilietais, įsigytais nuo 2023 01 10 – 2023 01 24. Kelionės laikotarpis nuo 2023 01 30 – 2023 12 15.
  • Visi mokesčiai įskaičiuoti į bilieto kainą. Vietų skaičius nurodytomis kainomis yra ribotas.
  • Jei pasirinktą dieną nėra bilietų už skelbiamas kainas, pasirinkite kitą datą.
  • Renkantis skrydžius su persėdimu, turi būti nuskristi visi skrydžio segmentai, kitu atveju įlaipinimas bus negalimas.

Daugiau informacijos apie šią akciją galite rasti čia.

Wizz Air pristatė 5 naujus maršrutus, 1 naujas skrydis bus ir iš Vilniaus 

Vengrų žemų kaštų oro bendrovė Wizz Air paskelbė pristatė 5 naujus maršrutus iš įvairių Europos miestų. Vieną naują maršrutą Wizz Air planuoja vykdyti ir iš Vilniaus oro uosto į pagrindinį Italijos sostinės Romos Fjumičino (FCO) oro uostą .

Wizz Air skrydžiai iš Vilniaus į Grenoblį prasidės nuo 2023 metų balandžio 4 dienos. Jie bus vykdomi kiekvieną antradienį šeštadienį. Skrydžių bilietų kainos prasideda nuo 34,99Eur į vieną pusę. 

Skrydžių bilietus galite įsigyti tiesiogiai Wizz Air aviakompanijos interneto svetainėje – wizzair.com. Svetainėje galėsite pasirinkti bilietus sau tinkamomis datomis, susipažinti su aviakompanijos taisyklėmis ir užsisakyti papildomų paslaugų.

Naujų Wizz Air maršrutų sąrašą rasite žemiau:

  • Vilnius – Roma (FCO oro uostas)
  • Milanas – Madridras 
  • Milanas – Abu Dabis
  • Roma (FCO oro uostas) – Medeira 
  • Roma (FCO oro uos

Click&Go (press release 12th July 2022)

Best Autumn Deals!

Visit www.clickandgo.com today! 

Autumn holidays can offer better deals, mild weather and less crowds. Skip the busier summer holiday season and take advantage of an affordable holiday package this autumn.

3* Costa del Sol from €359 per person in October

From €359 per person for the 3* Sol Timor Apartments. Price is per person based on 2 adults sharing for travel in October 2022.

Price includes: 

·         Return flights from Dublin to Costa del Sol

·         7 nights in the 3* Sol Timor Apartments, Torremolinos

·         On a Room-Only basis

·         Airport taxes & charges

·         Link to offer: https://www.clickandgo.com/design-your-own-holiday/customise/2022-10-23/7/2::0/RO/DUB/0/8203/2112/356?search=all/Costa_del_Sol/2022-10-23/7/2::0//DUB/0

4* The Algarve from €379 per person in September

From €379 per person for the 4* Vitor’s Plaza Aparthotel. Price is per person based on 2 adults share for travel in September 2022.

Price includes: 

·         Return flights from Dublin to The Algarve

·         7 nights in the 4* Vitor’s Plaza Aparthotel, Alvor

·         On a Self-Catering basis

·         Airport taxes & charges

·         Link to offer: https://www.clickandgo.com/design-your-own-holiday/customise/2022-09-28/7/2::0/SC/DUB/0/165/66285/383?search=all/The_Algarve/2022-09-28/7/2::0//DUB/0

4* Majorca from €399 per person in September

From €399 per person for the 4* Eix Lagotel Hotel. Price is per person based on 2 adults sharing for travel in September 2022.

Price includes: 

·         Return flights from Dublin to Majorca

·         7 nights in the 4* Eix Lagotel Hotel, Alcudia

·         On a Bed & Breakfast basis

·         Airport taxes & charges

·         Link to offer: https://www.clickandgo.com/design-your-own-holiday/customise/2022-09-28/7/2::0/BB/DUB/0/8211/12576/407?search=all/Majorca/2022-09-28/7/2::0//DUB/0

3* Tenerife from €459 per person in October

From €459 per person for the 3* Palm Beach Tenerife Aparthotel. Price is per person based on 2 adults sharing for travel in October 2022.

Price includes: 

·         Return flights from Dublin to Tenerife  

·         7 nights in the 3* Palm Beach Tenerife Aparthotel, Playa de las Americas 

·         On a Room Only basis

·         Airport taxes & charges 

·         Link to offer: https://www.clickandgo.com/design-your-own-holiday/customise/2022-10-17/7/2::0/RO/DUB/0/10042/2112/456?search=all/Tenerife/2022-10-17/7/2::0//DUB/0

4* Lanzarote from €599 per person in October

From €599 per person for the 4* Costa Sal Aparthotel. Price is per person based on 2 adults sharing for travel in October 2022.

Price includes: 

·         Return flights from Dublin to Lanzarote

·         7 nights in the 4* Costa Sal Aparthotel, Puerto del Carmen

·         On a Self-Catering basis

·         Airport taxes & charges 

·         Link to offer: https://www.clickandgo.com/design-your-own-holiday/customise/2022-10-14/7/2::0/SC/DUB/0/2053/2/598?search=all/Lanzarote/2022-10-14/7/2::0//DUB/0

4* Gran Canaria from €489 per person in October

From €489 per person for the 4* FBC Fortuny Resort Apartments. Price is per person based on 2 adults sharing for travel in October 2022.

Price includes: 

·         Return flights from Dublin to Gran Canaria

·         7 nights in the 4* FBC Fortuny Resort Apartments, Maspalomas

·         On a Self-Catering basis

·         Airport taxes & charges 

·         Link to offer: https://www.clickandgo.com/design-your-own-holiday/customise/2022-10-18/7/2::0/SC/DUB/0/8297/22364/493?search=all/Gran_Canaria/2022-10-18/7/2::0//DUB/0

ENDS

NOTE TO EDITORS:

About Click&Go
Click&Go is Ireland’s fastest growing online travel company. They are one-stop online travel shop making it quick and easy for you to book the holiday you want. Click&Go is a 5 star travel company with over 5,000 positive consumer reviews on Trustpilot. Click&Go are holiday partners with Aer Lingus. Click&Go are the home of the €1 holiday deposit – book now and pay later with Ireland’s only genuine €1 deposit for holidays!

For further information please contact: 

Kathryn Byrne, Limelight Communications, kathryn.byrne@limelight.ie, 085 233 6033 / 01 668 0600

Kathryn Byrne

Managing Director

Limelight Communications

60 Grand Canal Street Upper

Beggars Bush

Dublin 4

Ireland

T: 353 (1) 668 0600

M: 353 (85) 233 6033

E: kathryn.byrne@limelight.ie

Eva Air Lays on More Flights to Meet High Demand 

EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has announced that it is to increase its London Heathrow – Bangkok – Taipei service from three flights per week to five flights per week in response to encouraging sales and high demand. Effective from August, the flights will depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for all flights scheduled in August and September, with a view to increasing further depending on performance.

This will be yet more welcome news for the travel industry and EVA Air customers and coincides with recent reports of booming sales to Southeast Asia. The relaunch of the airline’s London to Bangkok flights, which was announced at the end of April and coincided with Thailand’s lifting of arrival testing, have seen encouraging sales, which has prompted EVA Air to add on the extra departure dates.

Commenting on the news, Sarah Wu, EVA Air’s General Manager of the London office said: “We are really pleased that we have been able to add on more flights, so soon after the announcement of the London-Bangkok-Taipei relaunch. The addition of these extra days gives our customers more flexibility. If demand remains high we are well on the way to returning to our daily service later in the year.  We would like to thank all our partners for their support and are very much looking forward to seeing even more passengers from the UK flying with EVA Air again.”

The award-winning airline retains its desirable flight departure time of 2135 from Heathrow’s Terminal 2.

To learn more about EVA Air’s travel destinations and award-winning services, and to buy tickets, visit www.evaair.com

Universal Studios Hollywood Reveals Details of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD’s Signature Ride,“Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge”

Inspired by the Popular MARIO KART Video Game Series
and Featuring Cutting-Edge Augmented Reality, this All-New Technologically-Advanced Ride
Raises the Bar on Interactive Theme Park Attractions

Click 
Here for a Sneak Peek of the “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” Ride

Universal City, California, June 2, 2022 – When “Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge” opens in SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ at Universal Studios Hollywood in early 2023, guests and fans will find themselves immersed in one of the world’s largest, most interactive rides they have ever experienced. It seamlessly fuses augmented reality with projection mapping technology and actual set pieces along a moving ride track to debut a ride that’s unparalleled anywhere within the theme park industry.

The highly-anticipated opening of SUPER NINTENDO WORLD at Universal Studios Hollywood represents the first SUPER NINTENDO WORLD to debut in the United States, designed to transport theme park guests and Nintendo® fans into the world of Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach to be part of the Mushroom Kingdom.

Guests will access SUPER NINTENDO WORLD via the iconic Warp Pipe to enter the land where they will find the “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” ride located within Bowser’s Castle.

This innovative achievement will propel guests into a multi-dimensional experience that recreates iconic environments from the Mario Kart games and where no two races are alike. “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” is also one of the most complex rides ever built within the entertainment industry.

The sophisticated ride is a multi-sensory cornucopia of color, sound and movement that invites guests to navigate familiar environs through the creative use and integration of head mounted augmented reality (AR) goggles—a key point of differentiation that distinguishes this ride from other theme park attractions.

From the depths of the dungeon within Bowser’s Castle, guests will climb aboard stadium-style, four-seat Mario Kart vehicles inspired by the video game, put on their AR goggles …and then with a 3-2-1 GO! signal from Lakitu, they will be off to the races.

The premise is simple but equally inspiring and challenging and will appeal to guests of all ages regardless of gaming experience. As part of Team Mario, guests will steer through courses underwater and in the clouds to compete for the Golden Cup while collecting coins to defeat Team Bowser and win.

“Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge” raises the stakes for guests as an intriguing and repeatable ride with a variety of outcomes.

SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is conceived in partnership with Nintendo and the visionaries at Universal Creative to deliver exhilarating entertainment with innovative technological achievements inspired by characters and video games that have appealed to Nintendo fans for generations.

The immersive land will be a visual spectacle of vibrant colors and architectural ingenuity located within a newly expanded area of Universal Studios Hollywood that will feature the groundbreaking ride, “Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge,” and interactive areas, to be enjoyed by the whole family, along with themed shopping and dining to enhance the entire experience.

Universal Studios Hollywood and guests continue the countdown to the land’s early 2023 opening with the Feature Presentation retail store, well stocked with SUPER NINTENDO WORLD merchandise such as Mario and Luigi themed apparel and iconic character hats and a selection of plush characters, including Mario, Luigi, Yoshi and Bowser.

More information and details will be shared soon. In the meantime, guests can visitwww.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for theme park updates. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and Twitter.

What’s New In Greater Miami & Miami Beach 

What’s New In Greater Miami & Miami Beach 

Greater Miami and Miami Beach are back in full swing this year, and visitors have more reason than ever before to celebrate life with a trip to experience the city’s culture, dining, beaches, and more. From new ways to get here to new things to do, this cheat sheet recaps some of the most recent highlights making headlines in Miami’s tourism sector.

Miami remains a top destination booked according to Q1 reports, but the city and region are only just getting started. 

New Hotels

CitzenM Miami World Center opens fall 2022, bringing an affordable luxury approach to hotel stays with 351 app-controlled bedrooms, a rooftop bar and fitness center. It joins the almost opened CitizenM Brickell Hotel (June 21) that includes 252 smart bedrooms with a rooftop open exclusively to hotel guests, with a pool, bar, and fitness area.

Among boutique hotels that opened recently, Gabriel South Beach is a newcomer powered by renewable energy. The Balfour brings Art Deco details and a dining scene worth checking out. Meanwhile, the Goodtime Hotel was ranked the 14th best new hotel according to TripAdvisor. Klimpton launched its boutique Palomar Hoteland Marriott did the same with Moxy Hotel, bringing more intimate properties to South Beach. 

AC Hotel Miami Dadeland, South Miami’s newly opened hotel that’s connected to Dadeland Mall, features contactless robot food delivery service in partnership with Cartken and FanFood. Upon check-in at AC Hotel Miami Dadeland, all guests will now be provided with a QR code that directs them to FanFood’s website where they will be able to choose and order from participating restaurants within Dadeland Mall’s Dining Pavilion.

Looking forward, Atwell Suites, a new hotel brand for IHG will open its first location in Downtown Miami in November 2022,  Treehouse Brickell has been announced for a 2025 opening. 

New Routes

It’s all about resuming previous service and starting new routes this year. For example, Sky Airline Peru launched a new flight from Lima earlier this year while Red Air now features a twice daily flight from Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.

In the U.S., getting to Miami has never been easier. Spirit Airlines rolled out 30 routes to Miami this year. Alaska Airlines also boasts a forthcoming daily flight to Miami this June. American Airlines has seasonal flights between November and April connecting Miami to cities across the country, including Albany, Burlington, Madison, and Tulsa.  

American Airlines also has new international services from Paris, Toronto, Martinique, Chetumal in Mexico, and San Andreas Island in Colombia.

Beyond the U.S., Frontier Airlines recently started a new service from Aruba. Air Transat also launched three weekly services from Montreal. WestJet returned recently with four weekly flights from Toronto and Air Canada resumed its service from Montreal and Toronto, ensuring Canadians have ample access to Miami.

SAS has seasonal service from Nordic cities including Copehnagen, Stockholm and Oslo. Finnair also maintains seasonal service from Helsinki and Stokcholm, while LOT is bringing Polish visitors in three times weekly. Lufthansa resumed its service from Munich. And for North African travelers, Royal Air Maroc brought back its service from Casablanca.

New Transport Options

Getting around Miami is convenient as ever with new services across the destination. The new transportation hub MiamiCentral allows for maximum connectivity with public transit options including the Metromover®, Metrorail®, Metrobus®, and City of Miami Trolley Systems. It will also link with the upcoming Tri-Rail Downtown Miami Link Service, a project through the South Florida Regional Transportation (SFRTA) and partners to extend the Tri-Rail commuter rail service to Downtown Miami. 

Miami Central also links South Florida’s Brightline express train which recently returned to regular service. Brightline rail service is also taking the next step to begin rail service linking Miami and Orlando in early 2023 by running trains without passengers between West Palm Beach and Cocoa starting next week and continuing throughout 2022. The trains in that new 130-mile stretch will be training engineers and conductors on the territory, going round trip once daily. 

On the water, Poseidon Ferry, Miami’s long-awaited waterborne commuter service, resumed hourly trips between Miami and Miami Beach. There are also two anticipated new routes that will be announced in 2022 including Miami/Miami Beach/Coconut Grove and Miami/Bimini/Nassau. 

Sustainable Tourism Grows in California 

According to recent statistics, 87% of vacationers care about sustainability when they travel. In California, destinations from North to South have embraced regenerative tourism, offering visitors a host of feel-good travel options.PLAY

Redwood Wonder

The Redwood Forest area in Del Norte County is a natural wonder worth seeing and preserving. With Redwood Rides Adventure Outfitters, visitors can tread lightly with their “leave no trace” wilderness ethics whether mountain biking through the forest, running the rapids on the Smith River or casting a line from an ocean kayak.

Bridge of Hope
The Sundial Footbridge on the Sacramento River in Redding is the first bridge that famed architect Santiago Calatrava designed in the U.S. The bridge links the Turtle Bay Museum to a 200-acre Arboretum. The bridge was designed to not harm the native habitat, with no columns in the river and translucent materials on the footpath to avoid casting shadows on the spawning ponds of the river’s salmon.

Cultural Connections
Learn more about the land and history of the Palisades Tahoe region on a cultural tour led by a member of the local Washoe Tribe. Visitors will learn about natural landmarks, native plants and animals and the Washoe way of life.

Giving Back
Travelers in Visalia that want to really connect to preserving nature can take part in conservation and stewardship volunteer activities with Sequoia Riverlands Trust, dedicated to preserving the nature of the southern Sierra Nevada and San Joaquin Valley. Visitors can help out in the Dry Creek Preserve plant nursery propagating native grasses and drought tolerant plants, or trail maintenance and tree planting crews at Kaweah Oaks Preserve.

EAT

Adkins Family Vineyards

Located in California’s Gold Country, Adkins Family Vineyards is a 100% solar powered winery that is on the path to also becoming a certified organic winery. The boutique winery has 35 acres of vineyards and is known for its Viognier wines.

Go Fish
You’ll know you’ve found Fish when you find the line running out the door. The popular Sausalito seafood spot is known for its fresh, sustainably sourced seafood at both its restaurant and market. In fact, they were awarded the Sustainable North Bay Award to honor their commitment to protecting wild fish populations and helping the local economy by supporting local fishermen.

Sustainable Sips
You’ll feel good about tasting your way through Temecula’s Ponte Winery portfolio knowing that the winery has been committed to sustainable farming and winemaking practices since the mid 1980s. Ponte uses composting, reduced water practices and natural pest controls in the winemaking process and is committed to energy reduction and recycling in all its facilities. The winery was the first in Temecula to achieve the Certified California Sustainable Winegrower (CCSW) designation.

Plotting the Future
The Plot in Oceanside is a plant-based restaurant that has cut its produce and dry goods waste to under 1%, an unheard-of number in the restaurant industry. The Plot focuses on whole vegetables, many of which come from the garden behind the restaurant. Don’t miss the Chicken & Waffles, whole grain waffles, smoky maple syrup, habanero shallot sauce, house cashew butter and crispy-coated fried tofu cakes.

STAY

Iconic and Sustainable

Known for amazing golf, luxury car shows and stunning ocean views, Pebble Beach Resorts are now also making a name for themselves as eco-friendly. Over 75% of the hotels’ energy comes from renewable sources and water conservation efforts include using the high-tech Rain Bird Cirrus irrigation system to water the famous golf courses more sparingly and sustainably. The resort also works diligently with the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and others to address incidental golf ball accumulation in the marine waters off Pebble Beach.

For Shore
Located just steps from the iconic Santa Monica Pier and with each room boasting ocean views, Shore Hotel is an eco-friendly hotel that doesn’t sacrifice luxury for sustainability. It was Santa Monica’s first LEED Gold Certified hotel. The pool is heated through solar energy and guest rooms are designed with energy reducing climate systems, low-flow shower heads and enough natural light to eliminate the need for using lots of lighting.

What’s Old is New
Two Bunch Palms might be one of the oldest resorts in Coachella Valley, but it’s one of the most modern when it comes to sustainability. The wellness resort was the first solar-operated hotel in the Coachella Valley and is the only carbon-neutral wellness resort in the nation. In fact, it has a 3.5-acre solar farm on property that not only saves energy, but also reduces the resort’s water consumption by 21 million gallons a year.

Go Green
The Ranch at Laguna Beach recently was rewarded with the highest level of certification in California’s Green Lodging Program. The resort employs a wide variety of eco-friendly practices including grinding used glass bottles into sand for its golf course bunkers and irrigating with reclaimed water, which saves 20 million gallons of water annually. The just-launched OC Tree Collective is helping plant trees throughout the area’s communities, while a new program encourages employees to collect organic waste for composting.  For more about how sustainable travel matters to California visit travelmattersca.com, and for more story ideas and inspirtation visit media.visitcalifornia.com

What’s New in Philadelphia 

PHILADELPHIA (May 2022) – Discover what’s new or coming soon to Philadelphia, including top awards and accolades, new hotels, restaurants, museums and exhibits and more.

Awards and Accolades
Top publications regard Philadelphia as a must-visit destination

Condé Nast Traveler selected Philadelphia for its 2021 Gold List, joining only seven other destinations around the world. Condé Nast editor Betsy Blumenthal remarks that, “there’s really something special about Philadelphia,” citing the sprawling Fairmount Park and the city’s “Italian Market and its small world of vendors, about the mosaics glinting in the sun, the digestible chaos of Chinatown,” as a few of the characteristics that elevate Philadelphia to a destination worthy of the world’s attention. Philadelphia also landed on TIME’s World’s Greatest Places list for 2021, which spotlights the new experiences on view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and a diverse culinary scene that is “vibrant as ever.” Travel + Leisure also named Philadelphia as one of 11 cities for Must-see Pieces of Public Art Around the World, citing iconic sculptures such as LOVE and Rocky, as well as the work done by Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Association for Public Art.

Additional Philadelphia praise comes from travel guide Frommer’s, which includes Independence Hall as one of their top places to visit, remarking on the tales shared by national park rangers that reveal mistakes, goals, and debates of the Framers and their ability to compromise for the sake of the founding of the nation. Fodor’s Travel likens Philadelphia’s history, culture, and food (and the city’s many pubs) to experiences found in London, perfect for U.S. travelers seeking a global experience in 2022 without leaving the country. Travel + Leisure highlighted Philadelphia’s many diverse neighborhoods and cultural experiences they offer. As voted on by USA Today 10Best readers, the Schuylkill River Trail was named one of the top riverwalks in the nation and the historic Reading Terminal Market was named the best public market in the United States.

Philadelphia’s food scene also continues to receive high honors, with Eeva being named one of Eater’s 11 Best New Restaurants in America. Two other restaurants in Philadelphia – Little Nonna’s and Vetri Cucina – made it on Thrillist’s list of 34 Best Italian Restaurants in America. Local chef, poet, and historian Omar Tate and his pop-up, Honeysuckle, received Esquire’s Chef of the Year and Pop-Up of the Year honors in 2020. Chef Tate was also recognized on Time Magazine’s Time100 Next List for 2021. Condé Nast Traveler has included Laser Wolf — an Israeli grill from the team behind the acclaimed Zahav — on their 2021 Hot List, naming the Fishtown eatery as one of the best new restaurants in the world.

Hotels
New hotels are open in Philadelphia, with other properties undergoing renovations

Philadelphia welcomed several new hotels over the past couple of years, including Hyatt CentricCanopy by Hilton, and Guild House Hotel – which was named one of The Best New Hotels in the World by Travel + Leisure for 2022. Several existing properties also received high honors. The Four Seasons (and its spa program) received Forbes’ prestigious Five-Star ranking, as well as a AAA Five Diamond Hotel Designation. Meanwhile, The Rittenhouse was named the top hotel in the mid-Atlantic by Condé Nast Traveler. Other hotels underwent renovations to deliver guests an updated experience, including the Sheraton Philadelphia DowntownWindsor Suites PhiladelphiaCourtyard Philadelphia South at Navy Yard, and Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

Travelers can also enjoy new hotel options that debuted in 2021, including the Live! Casino & Hotel in the South Philadelphia Stadium District. In Center City, the new Element Philadelphia and luxurious W Philadelphia are now open, sharing a building and 45,000-square-feet of meeting and event space along Chestnut Street, just steps from popular downtown attractions. For more updates on Philadelphia’s hotel community, click here.

Dining
Liberty Point (pictured), Philadelphia’s largest restaurant in modern history, now open on the waterfront

Liberty Point made its debut as the largest restaurant in Philadelphia on the Delaware River waterfront on May 3, 2022. The 28,000 square foot restaurant (25,000 square feet of space outside and 3,000 square feet of space inside) is adjacent to and wrapped around the waterfront side of the Independence Seaport Museum. The giant indoor-outdoor space is able to host up to 1,400 people at a time. The design includes three main levels for food, drinks, and live entertainment, along with smaller sub-levels, a stage for live music, five bars and breathtaking views of the water. Liberty Point is the latest endeavor of FCM Hospitality, who also owns Craft Hall on Columbus Boulevard.

Museums & Attractions
The first major exhibition devoted to Matisse in the 1930s is set to open at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

A visit to Philadelphia in 1930 inspired Henri Matisse to develop a new creative approach and outlook that he would showcase in his work in the later part of his career. Matisse in the 1930s is the first exhibit to ever be dedicated to that pivotal decade in Matisse’s art. The special exhibition was made possible by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris and the Musée Matisse Nice. Opening at the Philadelphia Museum of Art – the only venue in the United States to host this exhibit – Matisse in the 1930s will be on view from October 19, 2022 through January 29, 2023 before traveling to Musée de l’Orangerie in Paris and then the Musée Matisse Nice. The exhibition will invite guests to immerse themselves in Matisse’s work. More than 100 of the artist’s works will be on display, including renowned and rarely seen paintings and sculptures, drawings, prints, and illustrated books.

Sean Scully: The Shape of Ideas at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
This spring, the work of Sean Scully, one of the leading abstract artists of our time, will be on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Sean Scully: The Shape of Ideas will highlight the artist’s unique contributions to contemporary art through his signature stripes and bold experimentation with scale and composition. The exhibition has been expanded to include additional paintings throughout several galleries, totaling more than 100 of Scully’s works. Sean Scully: The Shape of Ideas opened April 11 and will be on view through July 31, 2022.

World premiere exhibitions at The Franklin Institute
Harry Potter: The Exhibition invites wizards, witches and muggles of all ages to explore a collection of authentic film props at The Franklin Institute. The groundbreaking exhibition spans thousands of square feet and features 10 distinct areas. Guests can choose their house and wand at the beginning of the magical experience — decisions which will deliver a personalized journey as they encounter the characters, moments, beasts and settings from the Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, and expanded Wizarding World franchises. The magical exhibition debuted in February and will be on view through September 2022. Another world premiere exhibition set to open at The Franklin Institute in February 2023 will celebrate 100 Years of the Walt Disney Company. The anniversary exhibit will celebrate a century of innovation and imagination from the creative empire, while also honoring its founder Walt Disney’s legacy. Galleries and hundreds of Disney artifacts – some never seen outside of the company’s vaults – will be on display. The characters and stories that the Walt Disney Company has brought to life from 1923 to 2023 will also be incorporated into the exhibit.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art and The Franklin Institute are just two of Philadelphia’s vast collection of museums. There are so many more museums to explore throughout the city. For a list of museums that are now open in Philadelphia, click here and be sure to also check out our top can’t miss exhibits.

The Clay Studio opens state-of-the-art facility in South Kensington
The Clay Studio‘s new state-of-the-art, 34,000-square-foot, four-story home in South Kensington is the first-of-its-kind ceramic arts facility built from the ground up in the United States. Established in 1974, The Clay Studio is a non-profit arts institution dedicated to promoting and creating ceramic arts through artistic, educational, and community programs. Visitors to the building at 1425 North American Street will be greeted by The Clay Studio’s Inaugural Exhibition Making Place Matter. The exhibit features work by Peruvian-born artist Kukuli Velarde, American-born, Massachusetts-based artist Molly Hatch, and Egyptian American artist Ibrahim Said, now based in North Carolina. Through the use of clay, each artist explores the idea of place with regard to personal history, cultural heritage, and social justice. Making Place Matter will be on view through October 2, 2022. Also on view, artist Nitza Walesca’s Mi Herencia, Mis Raices… My Heritage, My Roots.. is inspired by the artist’s indigenous Puerto Rican, Taino heritage. A South Kensington resident herself, she creates innovative vessels based on traditional forms and adorns them with Taino symbols. Mi Herencia, Mis Raices… My Heritage, My Roots.. will be on view through May 29, 2022.

Outdoors
Recreational updates continue along the Delaware River waterfront

The central section of the Delaware River Trail was completed in Spring 2022 and offers a protected lane for biking, walking, jogging, and running along the eastern side of Columbus Boulevard. Stretching from Spring Garden Street to the north all the way to Washington Avenue to the south, this section of the trail now connects and adds to the accessibility of top waterfront destinations including Race Street Pier, Cherry Street Pier, Spruce Street Harbor Park, and Penn’s Landing. The trail is just one part of a larger project being undertaken by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, which will eventually include a new park spanning interstate 95 at Penn’s Landing as well as the transformation of “Graffiti Pier” in Port Richmond into a recreational park.

EU Approves Investments Worth €272 Million for Improving Passenger Transport by Train in Lithuania & Latvia 

The European Commission has announced that it has approved investments of more than €114 million from the Cohesion Fund to purchase new electric trains in Latvia’s Riga and Pieriga region.

In a statement issued on April 21, the European Commission also revealed that the Cohesion Fund had approved €158 million for the electrification of the railway section between Kaišiadorys and Klaipeda, Lithuania, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports.

At the same time, more than €60 million in investments have also been approved by the European Regional Development Fund to improve flood protection in the Karlovac-Sisak area of ​​Croatia.

In this regard, the Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms, Elisa Ferreira, expressed great happiness for approving these three significant investments in Latvia and Lithuania’s environmentally friendly public transport.

These cohesion policy investments will significantly improve the quality of life for Latvian, Lithuanian and Croatian citizens,” she also added.

The investment in Latvia consists of the purchase of 23 multi-passenger electric trains for the Latvian Railways.

These new trains will help replace some of Latvia’s obsolete vehicles. They will also increase the attractiveness of railways and the annual number of public transport journeys undertaken in the country using environmentally friendly vehicles, which should reach at least 2.7 million in 2023.

Similarly, the electrification of the railway section in Lithuania will reduce environmental pollution by contributing to a shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy in rail transport.

The section is a component of the 423.9 km line linking Klaipėda with the Lithuania-Belarus border. Lithuania’s electrified line currently accounts for only 8 per cent of its railway network. At the moment, the Klaipėda-Kaišiadorys section only uses diesel traction, whose emissions account for 3 per cent of all greenhouse gases emitted by the Lithuanian transport sector,” the statement reads.

In addition, the European Commission notes that to increase the EU’s rail efficiency, the electrification of railway lines is a key provision of the TENT-T development guidelines.

WTM Latin America 2022 Reveals Official Figures 

The biggest edition ever. That was WTM Latin America 2022, the region’s main B2B travel show, held at the Expo Center Norte Exhibition Centre, in the city of São Paulo (SP), Brazil, between 5th and 7th April.

The official figures prove the importance of the show for the Latin American tourism industry. The conference program and the chance to network and conduct business with relevant players in the global industry attracted 20,000 travel professionals over the three-day show.Excluding professionals from the 565 exhibiting companies, the number of visitors came out to a total of 15,204, a 10% increase compared to the 13,823-figure registered in 2019.

The 2022 edition established itself as one of the most important ones in the event’s history, which also reinforces the signs of a positive outlook for tourism with the prospect of resuming contacts and conduct new deals”, celebrated Simon Mayle, Director at WTM Latin America.

Another significant achievement was the high level of adherence to the scheduling platform, which registered more than 6 thousand meetings during the three days of the event, as well as the high quality of face-to-face meetings. In total, the meetings were evaluated in 4.3 stars (out of a total of 5).

“The score is given by those taking part in the meetings, and take into account the quality and the likelihood of closing a deal”, adds Mayle.

The knowledge offer was one of the event’s other major attractions. Over the course of the three days, the show proposed the following theatres and activity

THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO 

Whether it’s a trip for familiescouples, single travelers or a group of friends, Orlando is the perfect destination thanks to wondrous diversity that ensures an unforgettable vacation filled with unique experiences for every visitor. In short, you’ll never run out of things to do in Orlando — and you’ll make a lifetime of cherished memories while you’re at it!

For instance, if thrill-seeking is your style, you won’t be able to get enough of our open-air theme parks, expansive water parks and amazing attractions. There’s a lot more for you to discover, though, including diningshoppingecotourism and other things you won’t want to miss. So, get out and explore it all — there’s no wrong way to experience Orlando!

Skrydžių vasaros sezono startas – Ciurichas, Jerevanas! Gegužę – Hamburgas, Gdanskas ir Splitas

Kovo pabaigoje startavo naujos ir grįžtančios kryptys iš Lietuvos oro uostų – nauja oro linija Vilniaus oro uoste „Swiss“ pradėjo tiesioginius skrydžius tarp Vilniaus ir Ciuricho. Jie vykdomi du kartus per savaitę – trečiadieniais ir šeštadieniais.

Kaune Ryanair“ pradėjo skrydžius į Briuselį (Šarlerua oro uostą). Skrydžiai bus vykdomi dukart per savaitę – antradieniais ir šeštadieniais

Wizz Air“ atnaujino tiesioginius skrydžius iš Vilniaus į Jerevaną, Armėnijoje, skrydžiai vykdomi dukart per savaitę – pirmadieniais ir penktadieniais.

Netrukus startuosiančios naujos skrydžių kryptys – Hamburgas, Niurnbergas, Gdanskas ir Splitas, KroatijojeNuo gegužės pradžios „airBaltic“ keleiviams pasiūlys naujus tiesioginius skrydžius iš Vilniaus į Hamburgą. Skrydžiai bus vykdomi 3 kartus per savaitę, o tvarkaraštį rasti ir bilietus įsigyti galite www.airbaltic.com.Hamburgas taps trečiąja tiesiogine „airBaltic“ vokiška kryptimi iš Vilniaus oro uosto greta Berlyno bei Miuncheno.Taip pat pirmosiomis gegužės dienomis prasidės tiesioginiai „Ryanair“ skrydžiai į Gdanską ir Niurnbergą iš Vilniaus oro uosto, o į Varšuvą – iš Kauno. Skrydžių tvarkaraščius rasti ir bilietus įsigyti galite www.ryanair.comO nuo birželio „Wizz Air“ iš Vilniaus skraidins į Splitą, Kroatijoje. Skrydžiai bus vykdomi dukart per savaitę – pirmadieniais ir penktadieniais, o bilietus jau galite įsigyti www.wizzair.com
Keleivių srautas auga visuose oro uostuose, skrydžių skaičius Kauno oro uoste jau viršijo prieš pandemiją buvusį laikotarpį
Kovą Lietuvos oro uostuose ir toliau fiksavome nuoseklų keleivių ir skrydžių srauto augimą. 
Sparčiausias aviacijos rodiklių atsigavimas stebimas Kauno oro uoste – čia keleivių srautas pasiekė 93 proc. priešpandeminio lygio, o skrydžių skaičius net 15 proc. viršijo 2019 m. lygį.
Palangoje kovo mėn. sutikome 15 tūkstančių keleivių, o skrydžių aptarnavome 248.
Aviacijos vasaros sezono metu Lietuvos oro uostuose bus vykdomi skrydžiai daugiau nei 80 tiesioginių krypčių.

Visas kryptis iš ir į Lietuvos oro uostus rasite – www.palanga-airport.lt/kryptys-is-lietuvos-oro-uostu