Daily Archives: July 3, 2025

Sunderland AFC and Delaware North Launch Major Upgrade to Matchday and Event Experiences

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(IN SHORT) Sunderland AFC has entered a multi-year agreement with Delaware North to transform hospitality across general admission and premium spaces at the Stadium of Light. Ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League season, a seven-figure investment will fund the largest concourse refurbishment since 1997, featuring updated environments, an expanded beer range, local vendor partnerships, and… Read the full news article

Blue Islands Kicks Off Seven-Week German Charter Service, Aiming for 33,000 Visitor Nights in Jersey

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(IN SHORT) Blue Islands has launched its 2025 inbound European charter programme by flying its first German holidaymakers from Erfurt and Münster/Osnabrück into Jersey. This marks the beginning of a seven-week series of flights from Germany—alongside charters from Austria, the Netherlands, and Switzerland—designed to deliver up to 33,000 visitor bed nights to the Channel Islands…. Read the full news article

Hilton and M&L Group to Launch Finland’s First Waldorf Astoria in Helsinki’s Historic Kruununhaka

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(IN SHORT) Hilton has signed a management deal with M&L Group to rebrand The Hotel Maria in Helsinki as Waldorf Astoria Helsinki—Finland’s first Waldorf Astoria—later this year. Located in the historic Kruununhaka district, the 116-room property will remain open during its brief transition. Amenities will include signature restaurants, a refined bar, fitness facilities, and a… Read the full news article

Hilton Tops Sri Lanka’s Best Workplaces™ List, Showcases HAPPY Apprenticeship Success and Regional Well-Being Programs

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(IN SHORT) Hilton has been named the Best Workplace in Sri Lanka™ 2025 by Great Place to Work®, topping the large-sized business category for the first time after four years as the leading hospitality employer. This recognition coincides with Hilton’s recent regional awards in Vietnam and the Philippines and comes as Sri Lanka’s tourism sector… Read the full news article

AirJapan Unveils Gachapon-Style Summer Event with Exclusive Tags, Stickers, and Flight Vouchers

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(IN SHORT) From July 25 to August 31, 2025, AirJapan is hosting “Catch Your Summer Memories Onboard! AirJapan Gacha!” on Narita–Bangkok and Narita–Singapore flights. Passengers spending at least ¥2,000 on inflight meals or onboard shopping during their flight can participate in a Gachapon-style draw to win exclusive flight tags or stickers. Each route will also… Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways Selects NAOKI TAKIZAWA DESIGN, SETCHU and adidas to Redefine Uniforms for Flight, Hospitality and Support Staff

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has selected Naoki Takizawa (NAOKI TAKIZAWA DESIGN), Satoshi Kuwata (SETCHU), and adidas Japan to redesign uniforms across three core staff categories—Flight Operations, Hospitality, and Functional Departments—in time for the airline’s 75th anniversary in December 2027. The new apparel emphasizes ergonomic comfort, bespoke tailoring, and sports-grade performance, aiming to enhance employee… Read the full news article

Halifax International Airport Authority’s Enhanced International Connections Facility Accelerates Transfers and Expands Freight Capacity

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(IN SHORT) The Halifax International Airport Authority has unveiled its new International Connections Facility, allowing select international-to-domestic transfer passengers to stay within secure zones and skip baggage reclaims, thus accelerating connections and enhancing airport amenities access. The ICF also paves the way for increased belly-cargo capacity, improving freight links between Nova Scotia and overseas markets…. Read the full news article