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Eco-conscious Akaryn Hotel Group announces its new hotel, akyra TAS Sukhumvit Bangkok, will be the first single-use plastic-free hotel in Asia. On the back of David Attenborough's Blue Planet II documentary series, which highlighted the extreme level of plastic waste in the ocean, a continuing number of businesses have begun banning single-use plastic - including the BBC and several well-known retailers. Akaryn Hotel Group is the latest company to mark its commitment to tackling sea pollution after announcing its new hotel will become single-use plastic...

Virgin Hyperloop One today announced the Indian State of Maharashtra’s intent to build a hyperloop between Pune and Mumbai beginning with an operational demonstration track. Sir Richard Branson announced the Framework Agreement in the presence of the Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis to begin the development of the route. In a statement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the hyperloop route could have the same impact upon India in the 21st century...

Perched on top of a hill, The Celtic Manor could be mistaken as a fortress rather than a world class golf resort. The former Ryder Cup venue is situated just off the M4 in Newport, South Wales, and is easily accessible form London, The Midlands and the South West of England. On arrival guests will be amazed at the grand modern hotel building which is situated alongside one of the three championship golf courses on offer. Upon entering the hotel,...

There's nothing more civilized than escaping London to explore a new city. With York just two hours away on the train, it's the perfect destination to escape to another world. Having never visited the northern city, I didn't really know what to expect. But when we arrived, I was in awe of its beautiful old buildings and amazing bars and pubs. The Grand Hotel and Spa is the only five-star hotel in the city - and the only AA five-star...

Windsor is a beautiful city, rich with history and grandeur. That's why if you're coming to visit, it's important to do it with style. After all it's the town that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have chosen as their wedding destination. If you're travelling from London, it's extra convenient. Only an hour away by train or car it's a quick getaway, but still feels like you're a million miles away from city life. And The Castle Hotel by MGallery is...

Ras al Khaimah, the northernmost emirate of the United Arab Emirates, is looking to attract adventure tourists following the opening of the World's longest zip-line. Thrill-seekers will travel at speeds of up to 120kph to 150kph at a height of 1,680 metres above sea level on top of Jebel Jais mountain. The zip-line is 2.83 kilometers long - the equivalent to over 28 soccer fields - and features a cable weighing in at over six tons. It was opened by HH Sheikh Ahmad bin...

Humans are allocated less space on flights than that given by law to cattle on their way to slaughter, shocking new research has revealed. Based on a medium sized calf weighing 75kg (the average weight of a human) the legal entitlement for cattle in transportation is 0.5m2  . On a flight, the average space per passenger is 0.35m2. Kate Andrews, Loco2’s co-founder and COO behind the research comments on the findings: "As a train travel evangelist, I’m always looking for...

It’s official: on Wednesday 4 April, travellers can travel direct from London to Amsterdam by train, doing away with the need for airport rigmarole. The extension of the Eurostar comes after a number of delays to the launch. But track improvements mean that the London-Brussels journey has also benefitted, with 17 minutes being shaved off its journey. The inaugural journey takes place on 23 March but on 4 April, the new service will begin in earnest, luring away some of...

There's something special about seeing someone in cabin crew uniform. Like when you see a flight attendant striding through the airport and you stop and stare. But how have cabin crew uniforms changed over the years? With London Fashion Week starting tomorrow, TLE decided to take a look at how style above the clouds has evolved since WW2. Take a look at these incredible pictures by Air New Zealand, which show cabin crew uniforms dating back to 1946. Notice how the...