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Le Boat launches app for navigating waterways Self-drive boating operator Le Boat has launched an app to help hirers explore the waterways. The free app is available from the Apple Store and Google Play and is designed for those navigating the rivers and canals of Europe.
leboat.com/my-app
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Affordable to send text reminders to customers Affordable Car Hire is introducing a text-message service to remind customers of their bookings two days in advance. The car rental company is also developing an app where booking vouchers can be kept, removing the need for paper forms.
affordablecarhire.com
Princess celebrates 50th year with souvenir menu Princess Cruises is marking its 50th anniversary with a souvenir menu, two new desserts and a new craft beer. Available on all its 2015 cruises, the Carnival-owned line will also host deck parties, and anniversary signage will be erected throughout the fleet.
princess.com/50
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Flybe to start routes from London City – and offers agents 25 tickets
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Flybe is celebrating the launch of seven direct services from London City airport by giving away 25 pairs of tickets exclusively to Travel Weekly readers. The regional airline has struck
a five-year agreement with the airport. From October 27 it will operate up to four daily flights to Dublin and Edinburgh, up to three daily flights to Belfast and Exeter, twice-daily services to Aberdeen and Inverness, as well as weekend flights to Amsterdam. Travel Weekly readers have the
chance to win one of 25 pairs of tickets from Edinburgh to London City or vice versa as part of a series of exclusive preview flights ahead of the official start of the routes. To be in with a chance of winning, email your name, address and phone number to
travelweekly@onlybeattie.com The prize tickets must be used
before October 27. Flybe chief executive Saad Hammad said the partnership with London City was a “signficant landmark in the rebirth of Flybe”.
flybe.com
Bellagio revamps suites as part of $165m update The Bellagio in Las Vegas has begun a remodel of all 403 suites in the resort’s main tower as part of a $165 million redesign. Completion of the suites is due in February 2015 and will feature lacquer and exotic wood graining surfaces and a new colour palette of green and pink.
bellagio.com
Virgin joins with TV chef to create healthy menus Virgin Atlantic and TV chef Lorraine Pascale have joined forces to create a healthy menu for Upper Class and children’s meals for young passengers from October 28. Adult options include Thai beef salad while youngsters can select from a menu including marvellous macaroni and cheese.
virgin-atlantic.com
Riviera Travel announces launch of a second river vessel next year
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Riviera Travel will launch a second river ship next year. The river cruise specialist has placed an order for a ship that is expected to be called Charles Dickens. The line had already announced plans to launch new vessel Jane Austen in 2015. The second vessel has been commissioned by Riviera and designed to its requirements. It is earmarked to operate
three eight-day itineraries: The Blue Danube cruise, leading in
Jane Austen sister ship Lord Byron
at £1,249; Cruise the Heart of Europe, from £1,299; and Rhine Cruise to Switzerland, with prices starting at £1,349. The four-deck ship will carry
140 passengers with 35 crew and will feature two bars, a library, a fitness centre, a sauna and a hairdressers.
rivieratravel.co.uk
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