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APH.COM REVEALS THE INCREASING “KISS-AND-FLY” FEES FOR DROPPING OFF AND PICKING UP AT UK AIRPORTS

APH.Com Reveals The Increasing ‘Kiss-and-Fly’ Costs of Dropping Off and Picking Up At UK Airports

March 2024 – Are you the family airport taxi service? Dropping family and friends at the airport forecourt, commonly known as ‘Kiss and Fly’, will now cost a little more than just fuel and time in the car, following an increase in charges for using the designated drop-off areas at London Gatwick from £5 – £6 in January. Continue reading →

Central America and The Dominican Republic Lead the Way in AI-Driven Tourism Offering More Personalised Travel Experiences

Central America and The Dominican Republic Lead the Way in
AI-Driven Tourism Offering More Personalised Travel
Experiences

  • The Central America Tourism Agency (CATA) stands out as a pioneer in digital tourism, introducing advanced technological solutions and artificial intelligence to provide personalised tourist experiences.
  • CATA receives the Tourism Excellence Award at FITUR 2024 for its focus on Artificial Intelligence following an innovative summit for travel companies, the Central America and Dominican Republic Innovation Tourism Talk (CAITT). With a forward-thinking vision, CATA was rewarded thanks to its strategic effort in enhancing traveller satisfaction using AI technology.
  • With a new generation of experiences available in 2024, CATA is driving an innovative tourism offering, adapted to the changing demands of travellers, integrating the Dominican Republic, and promoting collaborations among tour operators to create unique and multi-destination offers.

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Michelin Star Chef Pascale Aussignac Bringing London Flair and French Flavours to Heritance Aarah in the Maldives this Spring

Michelin Star Chef Pascale Aussignac
Bringing London Flair and French Flavours to Heritance Aarah in the Maldives this Spring

22 February 2024 – Michelin Star Chef Pascale Aussignac will bring London Flair and French Flavours to Heritance Aarah in the Maldives this Spring when he guest chefs at the resort’s Ambula Restaurant from March 28th to April 1st.

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Leadership and Sustainability Innovation Take Centre Stage at The West London Business Awards 2024

Leadership and Sustainability Innovation Take Centre Stage at
The West London Business Awards 2024

A total of 24 winners were recognised at the 2024 West London Business Awards.

Hosted by comedienne Jenny Eclair and attended by over 400 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and VIPs, the Awards was held at Twickenham Stadium on Friday 16th  February.
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SWAROVSKI OPTIK ANNOUNCES EXCITING PARTNERSHIP FOR 2024 WITH WILDLIFE FILMMAKER AND TV PRESENTER DAN O’NEILL

SWAROVSKI OPTIK ANNOUNCES EXCITING PARTNERSHIP FOR 2024
WITH WILDLIFE FILMMAKER AND TV PRESENTER DAN O’NEILL

SWAROVSKI OPTIK, the long-range and high-quality optic specialists, has announced an exciting new partnership with wildlife filmmaker and TV presenter Dan O’Neill for 2024, supporting Dan on his expeditions to find and study wildlife around the world.
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Central America: Explore a Multi-Destination Holiday Rich in Captivating Culture and Indigenous Heritage

Central America: Explore a Multi-Destination Holiday Rich
in Captivating Culture and Indigenous Heritage

  • A journey through Central America and the Dominican Republic is not only geographical but also an immersion into the deep-rooted customs of communities living in harmony with nature including archaeological sites such as the El Tazumal Mayan ruins in El Salvador, the oldest in Central America.
  • Chocolate making is a cultural highlight and local tradition in Central America, as enjoyed by the Prince and Princess of Wales on a cocoa farm during a tour of Belize in 2022 to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
  • From food preparation to festive celebrations and traditional hand-weaving, every aspect of daily life expresses the cultural richness that defines this region.

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WEST LONDON’S FILM AND TV INDUSTRY IS GLOBALLY SOUGHT-AFTER AND ACTIVELY GROWING THE UK ECONOMY

West London’s Film And TV Industry Is Globally Sought-After And Actively Growing The UK Economy

A new report looking into the economic viability of the film and TV industry reveals that West London is now firmly established as a global film and TV destination that is both building the West London local economy, and also demonstrating how other areas in the UK can learn from it to generate financial growth and local jobs.
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SWAROVSKI OPTIK LAUNCHES THE WORLD’S FIRST SMART BINOCULARS – THE AX VISIO

SWAROVSKI OPTIK LAUNCHES THE WORLD’S FIRST SMART BINOCULARS – THE AX VISIO

To mark the company’s 75th Anniversary, SWAROVSKI OPTIK, the world-leading sports optics manufacturer, is beginning 2024 with a technological sensation. The AX VISIO are the world’s first AI-supported binoculars and a perfect symbiosis of high-performance analogue long-range optics and digital intelligence. Continue reading →

West London Business Awards 2024 Shortlist Revealed


West London Business Awards 2024 Shortlist Revealed

4 January 2024 – The 11th annual West London Business Awards once again celebrate the sub-region’s world-class talent and business excellence…  

The West London Business Awards continue the tradition of recognising the best of business across the sub-region by today revealing nominees for the 2024 shortlist. Now in their 11th year, the awards recognise organisations big and small for their achievements in making West London the best place to do business. Since nominations opened in July, entries have been received from across a range of industries and the judging process has been highly competitive. All shortlisted organisations are congratulated for making this stage of the awards process.
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PROTECT YOUR TRAVEL PLANS WITH APH.COM’S GUIDE TO THE BEST TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICIES FOR 2024

 

 

 

PROTECT YOUR TRAVEL PLANS WITH
APH.COM’S GUIDE TO THE BEST TRAVEL INSURANCE POLICIES FOR 2024


December 2023 – It looks like it’s going to be a bumper 2024 for travel, with nearly six in 10 British travellers planning to book at least three or more holidays next year as well as spend more on international travel according to research from Luxury Escapes this month*. With extra hard-earned money spent on travel, it’s more important than ever to plan for the unexpected and Airport Parking and Hotels (APH) has pulled together a guide comparing the top travel insurance policies for UK travellers.
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