Sofitel Unveils First Branded Residences in Dubai, Elevating Luxury Living in Downtown Area

Sofitel is thrilled to announce a key milestone as part of its strategic growth plan with the signing of its first branded residences in the United Arab Emirates: Sofitel Residences Downtown Dubai. Combining the luxurious service of a 5-star hotel with the comfort of home, this development introduces 70 exceptional residences, offering a private haven… Read the full press release

SILVERSEA ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR SOUTHERNMOST HOTEL ON EARTH TO ELEVATE ANTARCTICA EXPEDITIONS

The 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams will provide travelers with a uniquely seamless journey of unparalleled comfort to explore the ‘White Continent (IN SHORT) Silversea has announced the development of a new 150-room hotel in Puerto Williams, Chile, the southernmost city in the world, aimed at enhancing the travel experience for guests visiting Antarctica. The… Read the full press release

Swissport Introduces Pet Lounge at Johannesburg Airport to Enhance Animal Travel Experience

(IN SHORT) Swissport International AG has launched a dedicated Pet Lounge at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport to improve the travel experience for unaccompanied pets. This new facility emphasizes animal welfare and operational excellence, offering a calm environment with amenities like water service, air conditioning, and soothing music. The lounge includes an acceptance area for… Read the full press release

UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation Launch ‘Colourful Cultures’ Initiative to Empower Rural Artisans Across Africa

(IN SHORT) UN Tourism, in partnership with the TUI Care Foundation, has launched the “Colourful Cultures” small grants initiative to support rural artisans across several African countries, including Morocco, Mozambique, and South Africa. This program invites civil society organizations and NGOs to submit proposals for projects aimed at empowering local artists, especially women and youth,… Read the full press release

Peter Cabello Holmberg Appointed Chief Information Officer of SAS to Drive Digital Transformation

(IN SHORT) SAS has appointed Peter Cabello Holmberg as its new Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective November 1, 2024. In this role, Peter will lead the airline’s digital transformation initiatives, focusing on advancing digital solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering innovation. Recognized as Denmark’s CIO of the Year, he brings a wealth of experience from… Read the full press release

Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs Unveil Odysee, a Revolutionary AI-Driven Flight Scheduling Startup

Alaska Airlines and UP.Labs have introduced their first startup, Odysee, at the UP.Summit. The venture aims to solve core strategic challenges for the aviation industry through innovative solutions. Odysee is an innovative, new flight schedule optimization software platform that leverages AI and big data to optimize asset configuration for the airline industry and other logistics… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Holidays Unveils Exclusive Travel Packages for El Clásico Legends Match

Doha to host legends match between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid on 28 November 2024 Unique fan packages will give fans an all-inclusive experience with flights, hotels and match tickets (IN SHORT) Qatar Airways, in partnership with Qatar Tourism, has announced exclusive travel packages for fans to attend the Legends El Clásico match between FC… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Launches New Non-Stop Service to Toronto, Strengthening Canadian Presence

The World’s Best Airline will operate three-weekly non-stop flights to Toronto Pearson International Airport – its 14th destination in the Americas and second gateway to Canada, from December 2024 (IN SHORT) Qatar Airways is set to launch non-stop flights to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) starting December 11, 2024, with three weekly flights. This addition marks… Read the full press release

Qatar Airways Outlines Future Vision at Annual Investors’ Meeting, Highlighting Record Profits and Commitment to Sustainability

Qatar Airways Group offered leading aviation bankers, lessors, and insurers insights into its financial performance, network and fleet expansion, competitive differentiation, sustainability, and employee engagement Under the theme “New Era of Dynamic and Sustainable Partnership”, Qatar Airways Group outlined its continued efforts to drive long-term success and excellence as it moves forward with its 2.0… Read the full press release