Air Canada First to Offer Disney+ Originals In-Flight Entertainment Worldwide

Continuing collaboration with one of the world’s most recognized brand marks airline’s latest investment in its award-winning customer experience Builds on airline’s previous Disney collaborations including the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida themed inflight safety video and Disney-Pixar’s Turning Red special livery Select episodes of Disney+ Original series including Star Wars spin-off “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and Marvel Studios’ “Loki” Season… Read the full press release

Project CAELUS Advances Towards Establishing UK’s First National Medical Drone Network

(IN SHORT) Project CAELUS, led by AGS Airports in collaboration with NHS Scotland and funded in part by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Future Flight Challenge, has conducted live flight trials to establish the UK’s first national medical distribution network using drones. The trials took place between Glasgow Airport and NHS Golden Jubilee in… Read the full press release

SITA Introduces Innovative Check-in Processes at Galápagos Island Airport

The introduction of SITA FlexBox at Seymour cruise terminal in the Galápagos Islands allows easy off-airport check-in (IN SHORT) SITA, a global technology provider for the air transport industry, is expanding its partnership with Corporación América Airports S. A. (CASA) by introducing innovative, frictionless check-in processes at Seymour Galápagos Ecological Airport (GPS) on Baltra Island… Read the full press release

Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas Returns to Sydney Harbor for Sixth Season Down Under

The Ship’s Sixth Season in Sydney Will Welcome More Than 90,000 Travellers on 3- to 11-Night Getaways (IN SHORT) Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas has returned to Sydney Harbor for its sixth season in Australia, offering a range of 3- to 11-night itineraries to New Zealand, Australia, and the South Pacific. With a lineup… Read the full press release

Hyatt Place Opens First Hotel in Johor Bahru, Malaysia at Paradigm Mall

(IN SHORT) Hyatt Place Johor Bahru Paradigm Mall, the first Hyatt Place hotel in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, has officially opened, offering 202 spacious guestrooms, a variety of dining options, and flexible meeting spaces. The hotel is strategically located near major transportation hubs and attractions, making it a convenient choice for both leisure and business travelers…. Read the full press release

Hyatt and Parks Hospitality Holdings to Expand Presence in Mexico with Four New Properties

Four new properties developed by Parks Hospitality Holdings will expand Hyatt’s luxury and leisure offerings in Mexico’s most sought-after destinations (IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Parks Hospitality Holdings have announced a collaboration to develop four new properties across key destinations in Mexico, including Mexico City, Los Cabos, and Cancun. The properties, including two Grand… Read the full press release

Blue Islands Resumes Flights After Storm Ciarán Disruption

(IN SHORT) Blue Islands has announced the resumption of its flight operations following the severe weather disruption caused by Storm Ciarán, which led to the temporary closure of Guernsey and Jersey airports. The airline positioned its ATR fleet in Liverpool during the storm and returned them to the islands as soon as the airports reopened…. Read the full press release

Pan Am Historical Foundation Donates 60-Year Film Archive to SFO Museum for Preservation

(IN SHORT) The Pan Am Historical Foundation has announced a generous donation of its extensive film archive, which spans over 60 years of aviation history, to SFO Museum. The corporate film library, collected by Pan American World Airways from its inception in 1927 until its closure in 1991, comprises more than 700 titles and hundreds… Read the full press release

Melissa Cooper Makes History as Kansas City’s First Female Aviation Director

(IN SHORT) Melissa Cooper has been appointed as the Director of Aviation for the City of Kansas City, making history as the first woman to hold this role in the city’s Aviation Department. With over 25 years of experience in the field, including her role as Deputy Director of Aviation over Properties & Commercial Development… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Joins Forces with United for Wildlife to Combat Illegal Wildlife Trade

Qatar Airways becomes the Official Airline Partner for The Royal Foundation’s United for Wildlife programme (IN SHORT) Qatar Airways has partnered with United for Wildlife to tackle the illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species. The airline, as the Official Airline Partner of United for Wildlife, aims to disrupt the illicit trade, raise awareness, and… Read the full press release

Umlingo Travel PR Joins Forces with Bushtops Safari Camps to Elevate Luxury Safari Experiences in East Africa

Serengeti Bushtops with added bubbles

(IN SHORT) Umlingo Travel PR has announced a new partnership with Bushtops Safari Camps in East Africa. Bushtops Safari Camps, owned and managed by the Stuart family, offers “wild luxury” experiences under canvas in Kenya and Tanzania. They have three unique camps, including Mara Bushtops, Serengeti Bushtops, and Roving Bushtops, each providing exceptional wildlife encounters… Read the full press release