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Travel Daily News
5 days ago
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Corendon Airlines announces innovations at 20-year celebration
Corendon Airlines celebrates 20 years with a grand gala, industry guests, special flight discounts, anniversary menus, and continued growth plans. Corendon Airlines marked its 20th anniversary with a spectacular Gala Night at the Cosmos Theatre in Antalya on 22 May. Organised under the theme '20 Happy Flight Years – 20 Mutlu Uçuş Yılı', the evening brought together distinguished figures from the aviation and tourism industries as well as from government institutions, business, sports, politics, and the media. The night, hosted by Corendon Airlines Chairman of the Board Yıldıray Karaer and Corendon Tourism Group Co-Founder Atılay Uslu, welcomed many prominent guests, including Acun Ilıcalı – Owner of Hull City FC, plus representatives of the UK travel industry, including Maddison Broadbent, Head of Aviation at Stansted Airport, James Spalding, Regional Director for Northern Europe and North America, Emma King, Head of Commercial for Thomas Cook and Hakan Kavalci, CEO, Holiday Best. The event featured unforgettable performances from various international artists, including Spanish singer Nalaya Brown and French-Lebanese performer Carolina Karam. The stage concept extended to the dinner menu as well, as guests were served a variety of dishes reflecting the authentic flavours of destinations within Corendon's flight network. Yildiray Karaer, founder and CEO of Corendon Airlines, officially opened the event with the following words: 'Twenty years ago, my business partner Atilay Batu and I decided to found Corendon Airlines during a car ride from Brussels to Amsterdam. Our goal was not just to establish a new airline, but to create a holiday airline that brings people to their destinations safely, comfortably, and with warmth. Today, we are incredibly proud to see that this vision has become a success story. Millions of passengers have been a part of it over the past two decades.' Karaer added: 'Over the last 20 years, Corendon Airlines has continuously developed, thanks above all to our dedicated employees, reliable partners, and loyal guests. Our journey is far from over. We aim to continue growing, offering top service, and welcoming many more passengers on board in the years to come.' Founded in 2005 with the motto 'The Holiday Airline', Corendon Airlines has offered millions of passengers a comfortable and inspiring travel experience, leading the way with innovative practices and strong partnerships. Since its launch, the airline has grown steadily and now operates a fleet of 35 aircraft. Discount on 20,000 flights and new onboard anniversary menus To mark the anniversary, Corendon Airlines is surprising its passengers with several special offers. On 20,000 selected flights between now and 31 July, the leisure airline is offering a 20% discount on tickets. Passengers can enjoy a special anniversary meal deal on board, with seven different menus to choose from, each including wine, beer, or a soft drink, as well as coffee or tea. Additionally, with the promo code CORENDON20, Corendon is offering a 20% discount on all hotel bookings for the current year until June 8
Daily Mail
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nicola Roberts wows fans as she makes surprise appearance on stage at Scissors Sisters gig in Manchester
Nicola Roberts sent fans into frenzy when she made an unexpected appearance on stage with Scissors Sisters in Manchester on Thursday. The Girls Aloud singer, 39, looked ravishing in a fuchsia draped maxi gown as she stunned the crowd while performing alongside the legendary noughties band. The English star took to her Instagram page with a dazzling carousel of snaps from the vibrant gig, saying it was a 'honour' performing with them and branding it 'a stunning dream'. Nicola looked on cloud nine on stage of the Co-Op Live Arena, showing off a glimpse of her toned legs as the glamorous maxi dress featured a racy thigh-high split. She added a belt while completing the show-stopping outfit with metallic silver knee boots. Paying a huge tribute to the iconic pop group on their 20th anniversary reunion tour, Nicola performed bangers Take Your Mama and Freedom with them. The Biology singer captioned her recent Instagram post: 'I felt like dancing ✨ Thank you for asking me to perform with you last night in Manchester. 'Such an honour. I've known the boys for a long time and so to get to sing with them was a stunning dream even though my little legs could barely keep up with you Jakey. 'The show is incredible. Congrats to the whole team for such a fantastic show and tour. What a night it was ❤️.' Scissors Sisters' iconic performance with Nicola comes a few months after the noughties band made headlines after being announced to perform at Glastonbury Festival this year. The pop band marked the 20th anniversary of their debut album Scissor Sisters, one of the UK's 40 best-sellers of all time, last year. In October, they delighted fans when they announced they would be heading back out on tour together - albeit now as a three piece. Their reunion announcement came with a catch as it was revealed Ana Matronix, Paddy Boom and Randy Real would not be joining former bandmates Jake Shears, Babydaddy and Del Marquis. Earlier in March, it was revealed they will be adding Glastonbury to their list of dates as they will be performing on Saturday June 28 at Worthy Farm. Scissor Sisters looked unrecognisable compared to their earlier days in a promo shot for their Glastonbury slot, with Jake swapping his ginger locks for a platinum blonde 'do. 'Glastonbury… where it all began,' they captioned their announcement. 'Your Scissters are comin' home—see you in the fields.' Fans were ecstatic to hear the band would be performing at the festival - however those without tickets held out hope for resale. They commented on Instagram: 'Of course on a year when I didn't get tickets... Resale it is...,'; 'I don't have a ticket, please resale day be kind,'; 'Will be there!!!! ❤️,'; 'A MOMENT,'; 'omg I need to be there ❤️❤️❤️,'; 'WOW!!!! now this is exciting!!!!!' Scissor Sisters will play the Saturday which is set to be headlined by Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts with performances from Charlie XCX, RAYE and Doechii. The band plan to perform every single track from the album on their upcoming tour, as well as highlights from their three subsequent albums, 2006's Ta-Dah, 2010's Night Work and 2012's Magic Hour. It comes after Ana Matronic revealed why she has decided not to join her Scissor Sisters bandmates on their 20th anniversary reunion tour. The group have confirmed they're reuniting for a string of shows in 2025 to celebrate two decades since the release of their debut album. The beloved Noughties band, best known for their hit track I Don't Feel Like Dancing, will perform 10 concerts at venues across the UK, including Glasgow, Cardiff, London and Manchester. But Ana, 50, has confirmed she will not be joining her bandmates Jake Shears, Babydaddy and Del Marquis. In a statement, Ana explained her 'nerd self' is driving her career at the moment and she is prioritising finishing a history podcast which has developed into long-term research and writing projects. She said: 'People familiar with my story and career arc will know that in the heart of this Showgirl lies a giant nerd. 'To those who have heard my between-song rants onstage about subjects from politics to pop culture, read my rants in print about robots, listened to my rants on the radio about music and history, it will come as no surprise to know that in the past decade my nerd self has taken the wheel and is driving my career at present. 'I am currently finishing production on the first season of my history podcast Good Time Sallies, which has widened into several long-term research & writing projects. 'With contracts signed and schedules solidified on these commitments, I am afraid the timing of a Scissor reunion does not allow me to join them on this tour. 'I wish the band and our fans all the best—I will be there in spirit to kiki with you!' Jake Shears said of Ana's absence: 'I think it just didn't line up. It's not something that she wanted to do at this moment in time. 'And I didn't want that to keep us from coming out and playing these songs.' Del Marquis added: 'We've spent a lot of time collectively thinking about what we can add to our show that isn't a 'replacement' for Ana in any way.
GMA Network
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- GMA Network
The Fray is coming to Manila in December for 'How to Save a Life: 20th Anniversary' tour
The Fray is returning to Manila this December! The American rock band is set to hold their "How to Save a Life: 20th Anniversary" tour on December 12 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, according to Midas Promotions. The ticket prices are as follows: VIP - 7,500 Patron A - 6,500 Patron B - 6,000 Lower Box A - 5,000 Lower Box B - 4,000 Upper Box - 2,500 Tickets will go on sale starting May 30 via Ticketnet online and outlets nationwide. The Fray is composed of vocalist Joe King, guitarist Dave Welsh, and drummer Ben Wysocki. 'How to Save a Life,' released in 2005, features some of The Fray's now-classic songs like the title track, 'Over My Head (Cable Car),' 'Look After You,' 'All at Once,' and 'She Is.' The band last had a concert in Manila in 2012 at the Big Dome. —Nika Roque/CDC, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Agoda Celebrates Two Decades of Bridging the World Through Travel with Birthday Discounts
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda celebrates its 20th birthday this week, marking two decades of helping travelers see the world for less. To mark the occasion, Agoda is running a sales campaign with global discounts of up to 70% on May 21st. Founded in 2005 with its headquarters in Singapore, Agoda has grown into a global travel marketplace and a prominent tech employer in APAC. Over the years, Agoda has expanded its offerings from hotels in Southeast Asia to a global digital platform with over 5 million hotels and holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 360,000 activities and experiences. Over the last twenty years, Agoda developed a search experience that helps travelers find and book their dream trip on Agoda with ease and at the best available rates. To create this experience: Agoda records over 2 billion user interactions daily. These can be anything from a click or a scroll to selecting a filter option to find the perfect stay. Agoda handles 1 trillion price checks per day to find the best possible deals in accommodation, flights, and activities for its customers. Agoda runs over a thousand experiments daily to improve the user experience. The Agoda platform processes 12 petabytes (PB) of data each month – that's 12,000,000,000,000,000 bytes of storage per year. The Agoda mobile app has been downloaded more than 87 million times – making it the most downloaded OTA app in APAC outside of China according to Agoda CEO Omri Morgenshtern shared: "As we celebrate Agoda's 20th Birthday, we can proudly say that Agoda has truly become one of Asia Pacific's preferred travel marketplaces. Agoda's success comes from building a true tech company at scale. A piece of Silicon Valley in APAC. It's a story of relentless focus on pricing and a deep understanding of Asian cultures." Agoda's focus on innovation will continue to play a pivotal role in the company's future success, believes Morgenshtern. "There is growing demand among customers for more personalized experiences when booking travel. Understanding which properties and flights are perfect for which travelers is what we do well at Agoda, and innovative technologies like gen AI allow us to evolve our travel booking experience even further. We're in great shape to continue bridging the world through travel for the next 20 years." Building on its commitment to localization, Agoda's deep ties to the markets it serves extend beyond technology and travel. Through initiatives like the Eco Deals campaign, which has raised over USD 1.3 million for the World Wide Fund for Nature, technology workshops for students in Thailand to develop workplace skills, and over 17,000 volunteer hours contributed by Agodans to charitable causes globally, the company continues to give back, particularly in the APAC region, while fostering meaningful connections worldwide. The Birthday sale, with discounts of up to 70% on 21 May can be found on and in the Agoda mobile app. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Agoda Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
News.com.au
17-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Chaotic scenes erupt as Aussie shoppers flock to grab ‘must-have' Aldi Special Buys ski range
Chaotic scenes have erupted as shoppers race to get their hands on Aldi's highly-anticipated Special Buys range hitting the shelves for a limited time. Footage from a store in Chatswood captures shoppers queuing up before opening hours, ahead of the grocery giant's Snow Gear sale on Saturday. Shoppers are seen streaming through the entrance, some holding back an urge to sprint. In other scenes, they rifle through piles of ski jackets searching for their sizes. Although it looks like the aisles are well stocked now, they may not last long with the amount of people seen to be flooding to the stores. Aldi's annual snow sale event is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and purchases promise to be worth the massive crowds and long lines. The popular retailer has launched a premium range describing it as their 'coolest collection' to date, with more than 65 products under $100. 'We know our Aussie customers look forward to our annual Snow Gear Special Buys sale, and we're blown away by the overwhelming response by shoppers every year who line up before the store opens to get their hands on the range,' an Aldi spokesperson said. 'The momentum we have seen over the last 20 years is reflective of the high quality and low price point Aldi's Snow Gear presents. 'Our customers continue to be excited about the release of the range each year, and we look forward to being part of their snow holiday plans with top quality gear at low prices in 2025.' Outerwear is waterproof up to 12,000mm, breathable, and base layers are made from Merino. Adults can be kitted out for around $264, and kids for around $182.90. Outerwear starts from $59,99 for adults, snow suits for kids start at $39.99, while snow jackets and pants for older kids can be purchased for under $70. Last year's most popular items that are back again this year include the Adult's Merino Tank or Women's Camisole, returning at the same price of $19.99. 'We're excited to share the coolest collection we've had since it first hit our shelves over 20 years ago,' the spokesperson said. 'While comfort and durability is always a top priority, we've made this year's range fashion-forward too. Looking at trends and keeping a close eye on the slopes, we've introduced styles that not only perform but also turn heads.' The retailer works with partners across the globe 'who are experts in snow gear innovation to create premium apparel at affordable prices across every layer'. 'This year's range showcases high performing fabrics, smart design features that are built to weather every moment, and were rigorously tested on the snowfields of Japan,' the spokesperson said.
