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MSC Cruises teams up with Chelsea FC to regenerate banks of the river Mole
MSC Cruises, in partnership with Chelsea Football Club, has launched the MSC Meadow, an initiative designed to regenerate an area on the banks of the River Mole in Cobham, Surrey. The project will see 100 trees planted, providing valuable benefits for the local habitat. To celebrate the launch of the project, stars from both the Chelsea FC Men’s and Women’s teams traded their football boots for Wellington boots and worked alongside members of the MSC Cruises UK & Ireland team. Thanks to our relationship as the Blues’ Official Global Cruise Partner, they broke ground together, planting the first of 100 trees. The initiative, which MSC Cruises and Chelsea have co-developed, will establish a vital ecological corridor and improve biodiversity in the local environment. Additionally, it will have a positive impact on a wide variety of areas, including water quality, habitat improvement and flood management. |
Kazakhstan's Air Astana wins multiple awards.
The Air Astana Group has been recognized with top honors at the prestigious 2024 World Airline Awards, held on June 24th at the iconic Fairmont Windsor Park (UK). Air Astana was named the Best Airline in Central Asia & CIS for the twelfth time and received the Best Airline Staff Service in Central Asia & CIS award for the eighth time. Additionally, FlyArystan, Air Astana’s 100% owned low-cost carrier, won the Best Low-Cost Carrier in Central Asia & CIS award for the second time. The awards event is hosted by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organization. Peter Foster, CEO of Air Astana Group, said: “We are honoured to be recognized once again for our excellence in the region. These awards underscore the dedication of our entire team at both Air Astana and FlyArystan in maintaining the highest standards and providing the best experience for our customers on every flight. Receiving these prestigious honours highlights our unwavering commitment to excellence in every aspect of our service.” |
Riviera Travel unveils new 2025 ocean cruise itineraries
Riviera Travel has added to its 2026 tall-ship programme with two new 11-day itineraries. A ‘Greece, Sicily and Malta’ voyage, on the 162-guest Star Flyer, will depart on October 16. It will include visits to the Acropolis and Athens on a one-night stay in a five-star hotel, before sailing across the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. Other visits include Nafplion and Monemvasia (Greece), and Taormina (Italy), as well as the ancient sites of Epidaurus, Pylos and Syracuse's Archaeological Park of Neopolis. Prices start from £2999pp, including return flights, eight nights onboard Star Flyer, one night pre-cruise stay in Athens, one night post-cruise stay in Malta, 10 included experiences and full board dining while onboard. Also new for 2026 is ‘An Italian Adventure’, on the 162-guest Star Clipper, departing September 3. It will feature visits and tours in Perugia, Assisi, Rome, Amalfi, Positano, Lipari, Ponza and Taormina. Prices start from £2999pp, including return flights, seven nights onboard Star Clipper, two-night pre-cruise stay in Umbria, one-night post-cruise stay in Rome, 12 included experiences and full board dining while onboard. |