Daily Archives: July 30, 2024

AirAsia Rewards Partners with MiL.k and The Sandbox to Launch Web3.0 Member Experience in the Metaverse

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(IN SHORT) AirAsia Rewards is partnering with MiL.k and The Sandbox to introduce a Web3.0 member experience on the metaverse platform. This collaboration aims to leverage the blockchain-based loyalty integration platform MiL.k and The Sandbox’s metaverse to create unique marketing opportunities and exclusive events for global users. The partnership seeks to engage AirAsia Rewards’ 33… Read the full press release

SITA to Enhance Passenger Experience at Shanghai Pudong International Airport with Advanced Check-in Solutions

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(IN SHORT) SITA has partnered with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to enhance the travel experience by installing advanced passenger verification and check-in solutions. The initiative includes deploying 52 self-service kiosks and 14 self-service bag drops, aimed at reducing queues and congestion for international travelers. As the airport expects a rise in international flights post-pandemic, these… Read the full press release

UN Tourism Launches Collaborative Academies to Enhance Skills Development in African Tourism

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(IN SHORT) UN Tourism has taken a significant step to enhance education and skills development in Africa by establishing the first collaborative Academies in the region. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed with the Ministry of Tourism of Zambia to create the ZITHS Mukuni International Academy for Tourism and Hospitality, aimed at equipping students and… Read the full press release

UN Tourism Hosts First African Gastronomy Forum in Zimbabwe, Launches New Culinary Academy

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(IN SHORT) UN Tourism hosted its first Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism for Africa in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, with support from the Basque Culinary Center and the patronage of the First Lady of Zimbabwe, Dr. Auxillia C. Mnangagwa. The event gathered 200 delegates from 33 countries to discuss leveraging gastronomy for sustainable tourism. Key discussions… Read the full press release