Daily Archives: April 23, 2025

Accor Launches Revamped 14th Edition of Take Off! Student Challenge with Local Focus on Accessibility and Inclusion

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(IN SHORT) Accor has launched the 2025 edition of its Take Off! Student Challenge, reimagining the long-standing initiative as a locally hosted, language-specific competition across ten pilot countries. The new format fosters accessibility and inclusivity, both in participation and in the challenge topic, which calls for innovative ideas to enhance the hospitality experience for all… Read the full news article

SJC’s Beloved Baby Chicks Strut the Digital Catwalk in “Ernie’s Runway” Dress-Up Game

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(IN SHORT) San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) has launched Ernie’s Runway, a digital dress-up game that invites users to style its now-iconic baby chick mascots with over a million fashion combinations. Inspired by SJC’s summer services and promotions—including new nonstop flights and dining options—the interactive platform allows fans to customize, download, and share their… Read the full news article

SAS Launches Flavors by SAS to Serve Global Cuisine and Reduce Food Waste

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(IN SHORT) Scandinavian Airlines is launching Flavors by SAS, a new globally inspired inflight dining concept beginning October 1, 2025, in conjunction with its updated European Business Class. Moving beyond the Nordic-focused cuisine of its previous New Nordic concept, SAS is introducing a flexible and diverse culinary offering featuring rotating menus from around the world…. Read the full news article

New UN Tourism-WTA Report Urges Inclusive Tourism Policies to Accelerate Shared Prosperity and SDG Progress

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(IN SHORT) UN Tourism and the World Tourism Alliance have released a joint report stressing the importance of inclusive tourism planning and governance in accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 10 on reducing inequalities. The report outlines how tourism can drive shared prosperity if policies prioritize social equity, community development, and reinvestment… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo, and MASkargo Join Forces for Global Cargo Joint Business

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(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo, and MASkargo have announced plans to establish a Global Cargo Joint Business to boost connectivity, reduce transit times, and improve service for air freight customers worldwide. The strategic partnership will unify operations, standardize safety procedures, and deliver streamlined logistics solutions by combining their networks and expertise. Subject to… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Showcases Next-Gen AI Travel Tech at Arabian Travel Market 2025

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(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways will unveil a suite of cutting-edge, AI-powered travel technologies at Arabian Travel Market Dubai 2025, including enhancements to Sama, its digital human cabin crew, now fluent in Arabic. Visitors can explore AI trip booking, the Qverse virtual booking platform, a multi-sensory in-flight simulation, and the upgraded Qsuite – Next Gen. Recently… Read the full news article

Qatar Airways Holidays Opens Pre-Registration for FIFA World Cup 2026™ Travel Packages

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(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways Holidays has opened registration for all-inclusive travel packages for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, which will take place across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Fans can expect packages featuring international and domestic flights, hotel stays, airport and stadium transfers, and official match tickets. Offered on a first-come, first-served basis, these… Read the full news article

Pistons Playoff Fever Hits Little Caesars Arena with New Flavors, Merch, and Experiences

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(IN SHORT) As the Detroit Pistons enter the 2025 NBA Playoffs, Delaware North and Little Caesars Arena are celebrating with exclusive postseason food, drink, and retail experiences. Fans can enjoy inventive dishes like truffle poutine fries and Wagyu beef bao, themed cocktails, and unique merchandise including a limited-edition snapback hat. The Mixing Board offers elevated… Read the full news article

Waldorf Astoria Expands into Costa Rica with Cliffside Luxury Retreat at Punta Cacique

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(IN SHORT) Hilton has unveiled the Waldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique, a cliffside luxury resort on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast offering 188 rooms and suites, six dining venues, a world-class spa, and sweeping ocean views. The resort features architecture that blends into nature, a sustainability-first approach, and bespoke experiences that immerse guests in the… Read the full news article

Radisson’s Club Commercial Sets New Standard in Hospitality Growth and Integration in 2024

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(IN SHORT) In 2024, Radisson Hotel Group’s Club Commercial achieved record success by uniting Revenue, Sales, M&E, Voice, and Web into one global, integrated service. With tools like GEMS and Pulse revolutionizing operations and revenue optimization, the Club maintained top RGI scores, launched AI-driven event platforms, and pioneered data-powered decision-making tools. Now covering 400+ hotels… Read the full news article

ANA and DHL Streamline Air Freight with Real-Time Booking via CargoWise

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(IN SHORT) ANA has become the first Japanese airline to offer cargo space booking through WiseTech Global’s CargoWise platform, launching the service on April 11, 2025. Initially available through a partnership with DHL Global Forwarding, the integration allows freight forwarders to book ANA Cargo services directly through the system they already use. This 24/7 digital… Read the full news article

New Taipei–Dallas Route Makes EVA Air the Only Asian Carrier Serving Two Texas Cities

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(IN SHORT) EVA Air will launch direct service between Taipei and Dallas Fort Worth starting October 3, 2025, with three weekly flights using a Boeing 777-300ER. This new route makes EVA Air the only Asian airline with service to two cities in Texas and expands its North American network to nine destinations. The launch reflects… Read the full news article