(IN SHORT) Belfast City Airport is pleased to host Loganair’s seasonal Christmas flights from the Isle of Man on 20 and 27 December 2025 and 3 January 2026. Operating with a 72-seat ATR 72-600, these three return services will support up to 10,000 daily passenger movements in the lead-up to Christmas. Tickets start at £69.99,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways has entered into a strategic partnership with Michelin-starred Chef Yannick Alléno to reimagine dining for First and Business Class passengers and select lounges. Highlights include a Pavyllon counter restaurant at Doha’s Hamad International Airport First Class Lounge, bespoke lounge dishes at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, and exclusive menus on Paris–Doha flights. The… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Cathay Pacific has launched its first direct flights between Hong Kong and Munich, operating four weekly services on the Airbus A350-900. This addition follows the Rome seasonal route and precedes Brussels’s return service. Alongside HK Express, the airline group now connects customers to 100 destinations globally, having introduced 18 new cities in 2025…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) VisitScotland’s 2025 resident survey shows that 95% of Scottish adults view tourism as one of the economy’s most important sectors, alongside energy and hospitality. Conducted by YouGov with 1,032 respondents in January, the survey found that 91% believe tourism brings national economic benefits and investment, while 72% see it as a job creator…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Changi Airport Group and Haikou Meilan International Airport have signed a two-year MOU to intensify collaboration in airport operations, route and cargo expansion, staff training, and technological innovation. Meilan Airport—operational since 1999 and now serving 138 cities on 227 routes—will share best practices with CAG in terminal and airside management and develop talent… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Bombardier Global 7500 has set a new transatlantic speed record, flying from Montreal to Paris in 5 hours and 30 minutes at over 1,000 km/h, further extending its list of more than 100 records. This achievement reinforces the 7500’s status as the fastest business jet connecting major global cities under real-world conditions,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Amadeus has renewed its partnership with Arrive Agencies, ensuring continued access to a robust portfolio of travel technology solutions—including NDC airline content, the Productivity Tracker for analytics, the Outpayce B2B Wallet for payments, and the Amadeus Value Hotels platform—while celebrating their collaboration on Cytric Easy since September 2024. This extension reinforces Amadeus’s commitment… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Susanne Hatje has been appointed General Manager of Amsterdam’s Conservatorium Hotel effective 2 June 2025, guiding its transition to Mandarin Oriental branding in Q1 2026. With more than 28 years in luxury hospitality and 18 years in senior Mandarin Oriental roles, she most recently led the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Mayfair, and previously… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Edouard Lapasset, who has served as Hotel Manager at Mandarin Oriental, Paris since 2022, has been appointed General Manager effective June 1, 2025. With almost 20 years in high-end hospitality and 11 years with Mandarin Oriental, he has held pivotal roles—Assistant Front Office Manager in Geneva, Director of Rooms in Geneva and Doha—gaining… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The Shops at La Cantera has been voted the #1 shopping center in the USA by USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards—the only Texas mall to make the list. Located within a 1,700-acre luxury community, the open-air center features four anchor stores (Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Dillard’s and Macy’s), over 165 specialty shops and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Morgan’s Hotel™ is launching an Ultra-Accommodating™ boutique property in San Antonio, combining bespoke design, AI-powered concierge service and assistive technology to deliver tailored stays at an affordable rate. The 90-room development on Wurzbach Parkway offers digital room keys, voice-activated controls, oversized accommodations, accessible facilities, a fitness center, lighted outdoor pool and signature dining… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Marriott International has launched MARRIOTT MEDIA, a traveler-centric media network designed to integrate brand messages seamlessly across guests’ digital and physical experiences. By harnessing first-party data from 237 million Marriott Bonvoy members and 9,500 properties, the platform enables precise targeting based on demographics, travel intent and on-site behavior. Guests benefit from relevant recommendations… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) La Concha Resort has become La Concha Resort, Puerto Rico, an Autograph Collection Hotel, following a comprehensive renovation and the debut of its redesigned Suite Tower with 238 suites by Celano Design. The property now offers immersive culinary venues—including Levant by Michael White, Tekka Bar and the upcoming AQA Oceanfront—alongside a bespoke cocktail-personalization… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) JW Marriott has launched its first Mediterranean beach resort on Crete: JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa near Chania, featuring 160 rooms, suites and villas—most with private pools—across 100 acres of Aegean coastline. Designed by Block722, the energy-conscious resort integrates geothermal and solar technologies with local materials and planted roofs. Culinary offerings include… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Elysian Aircraft, together with KLM and Transavia, has initiated a collaborative workshop series to accelerate the deployment of battery-electric aviation. Focusing on Elysian’s 90-seat E9X—capable of 800 km range—the partners will pool expertise in engineering, operations and commercial strategy to ensure viable electric services on regional routes. Transavia contributes real-world operational and maintenance… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) DSV has launched a 12,600 m² energy-neutral warehouse at Brucargo Central in Brussels Airport, half of which is dedicated to temperature-controlled healthcare logistics. The new facility enhances DSV’s sustainable infrastructure and supports its strategic growth in Belgium, particularly in pharmaceuticals and life sciences. Key stakeholders—the company’s Natalie Segers, Brussels Airport CEO Arnaud Feist… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) PMV has reached an agreement to acquire Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan’s 39% indirect economic stake in Brussels Airport Company, affirming the airport’s attractiveness to long-term public investors. The deal leaves direct shareholdings and strategic operations intact. OTPP concludes a successful 14-year partnership, having supported sustainable growth, crisis management and recovery efforts. PMV’s investment… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) This summer at the Chicago Cultural Center, two free exhibitions—Fabiola Jean-Louis’s Waters of the Abyss (June 19–September 21, 2025) and Blondell Cummings: Dance as Moving Pictures (now–July 27, 2025)—highlight the work of two visionary Black artists. Jean-Louis’s installation of portal-like sculptures and gold-leafed relics probes ancestral memory and liberation, while Cummings’s retrospective features… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Avani’s Stay in Jurassic Paradise package celebrates the release of Jurassic World: Rebirth on 2 July 2025 by inviting families to a four-night adventure across two Krabi resorts. Highlights include movie-inspired dining, dinosaur-themed welcome treats, kayaking through mangroves, jungle hikes, and a choice of immersive spa treatments. Guests enjoy Jurassic-era cocktails, breakfast, inter-resort… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Mekong Kingdoms is offering fully private charters aboard the 50 m cruiser Bohème from June to September 2025. Groups of up to 26 can enjoy a three-night all-inclusive cruise from Luang Prabang to Xayaboury and back, with spacious suites, butler service, and gourmet dining. Guests participate in cultural excursions—such as Pak Ou Cave… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Air India has launched a partnership with Loyyal to enable Maharaja Club members to earn points on purchases with major US and UK retailers—such as Walmart, Victoria’s Secret, and Alamo—at rates ranging from 45 to 310 points per £ 100/US 100 spent. Points can be redeemed for award flights or cabin upgrades, allowing… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates and Bahamasair have signed an MoU to establish an interline connection: Emirates passengers arriving in Miami or Orlando can book through to Nassau, Freeport or San Salvador on Bahamasair under a single ticket, enjoying increased baggage allowances. The partnership will extend into cargo coordination and frequent-flyer programme links. Emirates flies daily to… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has commenced a free shuttle coach service for Economy passengers between Trinoma (TRP) in Quezon City and Clark International Airport (CRK) as of 10 June 2025. Eligibility requires an Emirates ticket number starting with 176 and a coach reservation made at least 48 hours in advance. Online bookers must choose Trinoma as… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Christchurch Airport is the first in the world to deploy PACE Airports, a sophisticated emissions monitoring system developed by Fexco. This platform delivers near–real-time data on more than 99 percent of commercial flight emissions—analyzing 370,000 routes and 10 billion data points, including engine-specific CO₂ outputs and local condition adjustments. Building on its Level… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Shannon Airport Group has increased capacity in its budget-friendly Park4Less car park by 1,000 spaces ahead of the summer travel rush, part of a €30 million investment into airport infrastructure and services. The expansion will help ease parking demand and streamline arrivals for long-haul holidaymakers. With over 5,600 total spaces across five car… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) dnata has secured a multi-year contract to provide exclusive inflight catering for Asiana Airlines at Prague’s Václav Havel Airport, preparing around 37,000 meals annually for its tri-weekly service to Incheon. Led locally by Managing Director Frantisek Sir, dnata already serves 18 airlines in Prague with over 210 staff, having uplifted 3.5 million meals… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Wizz Air celebrated its 100 millionth passenger in Italy at Rome Fiumicino Airport, marking two decades of operations and nearly twice the country’s population in travelers carried. The milestone passenger received a €500 voucher, all Rome–Málaga travelers enjoyed complimentary treats, and a 10 percent discount on flights to and from Italy was offered… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Helsinki Airport introduced a groundbreaking runway sauna in June 2025, offering travelers an immediate immersion into Finnish sauna culture. With over 3.2 million saunas nationwide—equivalent to one per three people—Finland’s sauna tradition is central to its wellbeing philosophy. The airport, awarded Best in Europe seven times in eight years, now serves as a… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Anantara Siam Bangkok is commemorating its 25th World Gourmet Festival from 22–28 September 2025 with an exceptional lineup of global chefs. Three of the initial six restaurants—Jordnær, Burnt Ends and Amisfield—have just debuted in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Top 100, guaranteeing high demand. The roster also includes pastry innovator Janice Wong and… Read the full news article
The fly fishing permits and accommodation booking service FishPal has introduced six brand new beats across Ireland and Northern Ireland. Remarkably, one stretch has never been open to the public to fish before. It’s a great opportunity for anglers to easily experience new waters across the Irish Sea for the first time. BALLYDUFF, Ireland, 2025-Jun-12… Read the full news article