(IN SHORT) Accor and the Arora Group have begun construction on the new Sofitel Dublin Airport, a luxury hotel expected to open in 2026. The hotel, featuring 412 rooms, upscale dining, and a sky bar, will provide seamless access to Terminal 2. This project marks Arora’s first venture in Ireland, bringing hundreds of jobs and… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Finavia has awarded Kuljettajasi Oy a contract for taxi services at Kuopio Airport starting February 2025, while existing provider Kuopion Taksiykköset will continue its service. The new agreement ensures reliable transportation options with reserved lanes for contracted taxis, maintaining flexibility for passengers to select any taxi service. (PRESS RELEASE) Vantaa, Finland, 2024-Nov-7 —… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Eve Air Mobility has reached a major milestone in the certification of its eVTOL aircraft with Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) publishing the final airworthiness criteria. Following public consultation, this step advances Eve’s Type Certification process, with further work planned in collaboration with ANAC and the FAA. This progress supports Eve’s vision… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates has launched a collaboration with Spotify, offering curated playlists and top podcasts on flights to 140 destinations. This addition to the ice entertainment system caters to a diverse audience with multi-language content, adding to Emirates’ extensive media library and providing a more personalized inflight experience. (PRESS RELEASE) Dubai, UAE, 2024-Nov-7 — /Travel… Read the full press release
JAL mileage linkage and port collaboration will supercharge Lime’s growth and brand awareness, while offering major benefits to consumers and travelers (IN SHORT) Japan Airlines has partnered with Lime to enhance last-mile travel solutions across Japan, offering mileage rewards to Lime riders and expanding e-scooter networks in key regions. This collaboration aims to make sustainable… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) The Best Chef Awards debuted in Dubai, honoring culinary excellence and innovation. Among the awardees was Chef Pedro Pena Bastos of CURA in Lisbon, who received the prestigious Two-Knives Award. The event, gathering over 800 professionals, showcased emerging trends in gastronomy and emphasized collaboration and creativity in shaping the future of food. (PRESS… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Air Tahiti Nui and Air Rarotonga have launched a new codeshare partnership, enhancing connectivity between the United States, French Polynesia, and the Cook Islands. This agreement allows travelers to book a single ticket for seamless travel between the islands, with coordinated schedules, simplified transfers, and loyalty benefits. The partnership aims to provide more… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) CWT has upgraded its Analytics platform with AI-driven features from ThoughtSpot, enabling users to ask data-related questions in natural language and receive instant insights in visual formats. The tool can interpret real-time data changes, explain their impacts on key metrics, and refine responses based on user feedback. This enhancement simplifies travel data analysis,… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) ANA HOLDINGS INC., through its venture capital fund ANA Future Frontier Fund L.P., has invested in Sakana AI, a Tokyo-based AI research company focused on nature-inspired foundational AI models. Sakana AI applies principles like evolution and collective intelligence to develop advanced, efficient generative AI technologies. ANA aims to collaborate with Sakana AI to… Read the full press release