Daily Archives: March 12, 2024

Explore Indonesia’s Rich Islands: AdventureSmith Expands Sailing Routes for 2024

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Sailing ship Ombak Putih silhouetted against the sun while cruising indonesia.

(IN SHORT) AdventureSmith Explorations introduces a new sailing route in Indonesia, providing travelers with enhanced opportunities for immersive cultural experiences and wildlife encounters. Departing from Flores Island, the 9-day trip aboard traditional Indonesian sailing vessels offers a compact yet robust itinerary, featuring close encounters with Komodo dragons, whale sharks, and volcanic landscapes. With fewer full… Read the full press release

Celebrate Easter Like a Local at Four Seasons Hotel Prague

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Celebrate Easter like a local and experience Czech traditions through the renowned Easter markets, traditional folklore and sumptuous seasonal feasts (IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Prague invites guests to immerse themselves in local Easter traditions and savour traditional delicacies during the holiday season. From the annual Easter Brunch at CottoCrudo Restaurant, featuring Czech-Italian fusion cuisine… Read the full press release

Ryanair Extends Partnership with Vistair for Streamlined Operations

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(IN SHORT) Ryanair, Europe’s leading airline, has renewed its partnership with Vistair, a top provider of Operational Content Management and Safety Management Systems for the aviation industry, for an additional 5 years. Under this agreement, Ryanair will continue utilizing Vistair’s document management system, DocuNet, to enhance the creation, distribution, and upkeep of operational manuals. This… Read the full press release

London Luton Airport and easyJet Host Accessibility Familiarisation Day

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(IN SHORT) London Luton Airport (LLA) and easyJet collaborated to host an Accessibility Familiarisation Day, welcoming visitors with visual or hidden disabilities to experience every aspect of the passenger journey. More than 30 attendees engaged in activities ranging from check-in to boarding, interacting with airport staff and easyJet crew along the way. The event aimed… Read the full press release

AirAsia Malaysia Expands Wings to Perth with Inaugural Flight

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(IN SHORT) AirAsia Malaysia marks a significant milestone in its expansion strategy with the launch of its maiden flight to Perth, Australia. The inaugural flight, operated by an Airbus A321neo aircraft, departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Perth International Airport with a robust load factor of 95%. With this new route, AirAsia enhances its… Read the full press release

Manchester Airport Soars to New Heights with Record-Breaking February

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Almost 2m passengers came through Manchester Airport in February – a new record for the month More than half those passengers travelled during the half term period as families sought out sun and city breaks Every single passenger queued for less than 15 minutes before reaching security Manchester Airport starts to gear up for Easter… Read the full press release

Hyatt Announces Transformation of The Confidante Miami Beach into Andaz Miami Beach

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Following a property-wide renovation, luxury lifestyle hotel Andaz Miami Beach is slated to open in late 2024, with reimagined spaces, programming and a new culinary collaboration with Jose Andrés Group. (IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation shares an update on the renovation of The Confidante Miami Beach, set to become the new Andaz Miami Beach by… Read the full press release

Accor Launches 2024 TakeOff! Student Challenge with China Pilot Program

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(IN SHORT) Accor unveils the 2024 edition of its TakeOff! Student Challenge, featuring an additional challenge focused on China. Aimed at university students globally, the competition fosters innovation and professional growth within the hospitality sector. This year, participants will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Accor’s ibis brand and receive enhanced preparation through kickoff sessions and… Read the full press release

Indianapolis International Airport Named Best in North America for 12th Consecutive Year

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(IN SHORT) For the 12th consecutive year, Indianapolis International Airport (IND) has been recognized as the Best Airport in North America by Airports Council International (ACI) World. This prestigious accolade, based on surveys of nearly 600,000 travelers, highlights IND’s exceptional performance across various categories including ease of navigation, check-in processes, dining options, and overall cleanliness…. Read the full press release

Munich Airport Hosts Climate-Monitoring Satellite En Route to SpaceX Launch Site

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(IN SHORT) Munich Airport recently welcomed the Antonov An-124, which transported the climate-monitoring satellite “EarthCARE” for the European Space Agency (ESA). The satellite, a joint project between ESA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), aims to study the role of clouds and aerosols in climate regulation. Loaded with precision by cargo experts, the satellite… Read the full press release

Vietnam Airlines Expands Asian Network with Munich Airport Service

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Expansion of Asian travel connections Four times a week to all major Vietnamese cities starting in December Vietnam among the most popular vacation destinations in Southeast Asia (IN SHORT) Vietnam Airlines announces its newest venture, initiating direct flights from Munich Airport to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City beginning October 2, 2024. With plans to… Read the full press release

Swissport Adopts CHAMP’s Cargospot-neo to Revolutionize Air Cargo Handling

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(IN SHORT) Swissport International AG, a global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has embarked on a significant digitalization initiative by becoming the inaugural adopter of CHAMP’s Cargospot-neo, an advanced cargo operations and terminal management solution. Leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence, Cargospot-neo promises to enhance efficiency by up to 30% across… Read the full press release

Emirates and Butterfly Aero Training Honored with IATA CBTA Center Innovation Awards

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(IN SHORT) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) bestowed the IATA Competency-Based Training and Assessment Center (CBTA Center) Innovation Awards upon Emirates and Butterfly Aero Training. Butterfly Aero Training received recognition for its AI ChatBot, offering personalized, interactive learning experiences, while Emirates was lauded for its Li-Battery Acceptance App, providing immediate guidance on transporting lithium… Read the full press release