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PATA Honours Dr Chris Bottrill and SanJeet with Prestigious Awards at Annual Summit in İstanbul

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(IN SHORT) During the PATA Annual Summit 2025 in İstanbul, the Pacific Asia Travel Association honoured two key leaders for their exceptional contributions to the tourism industry. Dr Chris Bottrill, Associate Vice President at Capilano University, received the PATA Life Membership Award for his leadership in sustainability, youth engagement, and Indigenous tourism. SanJeet, Director of… Read the full news article

PATA Welcomes New Executive Board Members from Thailand, Malaysia, and the UAE to Advance Responsible Tourism

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(IN SHORT) The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has elected three new Executive Board members during its 74th Annual General Meeting in Istanbul: Dr. Chuwit Mitrchob of Thailand’s DASTA, Sharzede Datu Haji Salleh Askor of Malaysia’s Sarawak Tourism Board, and Raki Phillips of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority in the UAE. Each brings… Read the full news article

Emirates Unveils Reimagined Travel Store in Jakarta, Elevating Personalized Travel Experiences in Indonesia

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has opened its newly reimagined Travel Store in Jakarta, offering customers an immersive and personalized booking experience that blends modern technology with signature hospitality. Located in Sequis Tower, the 221-square-meter space includes a lounge-style atmosphere, voice-activated selfie station, and curated merchandise, alongside four dedicated service counters for travel consultations. It also features… Read the full news article

Emirates Expands Autism-Focused Initiatives Globally and Becomes the World’s First Autism Certified Airline™

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has officially become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™, with over 30,000 staff trained in autism and sensory awareness. As part of Autism Awareness Month, the airline also announced the expansion of its pioneering ‘Travel Rehearsal’ programme to 17 international cities, giving children with autism the opportunity to experience and practice air… Read the full news article

Emirates Launches Matching Donations Drive to Amplify Global Support for Vulnerable Children

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has launched a donation-matching initiative through the Emirates Airline Foundation, pledging to match every contribution up to $10,000 to support 13 grassroots NGOs working with disadvantaged children in nine countries. The initiative aims to strengthen access to food, housing, education, and healthcare, aligning with the UAE’s Year of Community 2025. Projects span… Read the full news article

Travel Tech Upgrade: EGL Tours Embraces Amadeus Tools to Power Growth and Efficiency

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(IN SHORT) EGL Tours, one of Hong Kong’s largest travel sellers, has entered a strategic partnership with Amadeus to support its growth and digital transformation. The collaboration includes a suite of advanced solutions like Amadeus Master Pricer, Ticket Changer, B2B Wallet, and Agency Insight—helping EGL streamline operations, optimize payments, and gain actionable analytics for strategic… Read the full news article

Next-Gen Tech Powers AEGEAN’s Leap Toward Personalized, Digital Air Travel

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(IN SHORT) AEGEAN Airlines is expanding its digital capabilities through a new long-term IT partnership with Amadeus, aimed at ushering in the next era of airline retailing. The agreement includes advanced tools such as Amadeus Digital Commerce and Anytime Merchandising for personalized and real-time sales strategies, along with Outpayce’s Pay-by-Link and Xchange Payment Platform for… Read the full news article

Beloved Blue Moon Mexican Restaurant Expands to Southtown Through a Flavored-Filled Partnership with Chef Johnny Hernandez’s Burgerteca

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(IN SHORT) Chef Johnny Hernandez is teaming up with Blue Moon Mexican Restaurant to launch a collaborative dining experience in his Southtown-based Burgerteca space, starting mid-May 2025. The joint effort will bring Blue Moon’s beloved Mexican dishes into the Southtown spotlight while preserving Burgerteca’s signature menu favorites. This partnership celebrates local heritage and culinary community… Read the full news article

Lufthansa Group Embraces Visa’s ‘Click to Pay’ for Seamless and Secure Flight Bookings

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(IN SHORT) Lufthansa Group is set to launch the ‘Click to Pay’ online payment option across its airline brands—Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines—starting October 2025. In partnership with Visa, this feature allows passengers to complete purchases using just an email address, without re-entering card details. The service enhances both ease of use and… Read the full news article

KLM Reintroduces Bridgetown and Georgetown Flights for Winter 2025 Season

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(IN SHORT) KLM is resuming its seasonal service to Bridgetown, Barbados, and Georgetown, Guyana, for winter 2025, operating three weekly flights from October 26, 2025, through March 26, 2026. The route offers sunny escapes and regional business access with a brief stop in Barbados before continuing to Guyana. Flights will be operated by KLM’s Boeing… Read the full news article

Visit Maldives Teams Up with Liverpool FC to Dazzle Dubai During Arabian Travel Market 2025

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(IN SHORT) Visit Maldives is launching a high-visibility campaign in collaboration with Liverpool Football Club to elevate the Maldives’ profile during Arabian Travel Market 2025. The campaign includes a striking taxi wrap activation in Dubai featuring LFC stars and Maldives visuals, and a dedicated LFC-themed zone at the Maldives stand at ATM 2025. Designed to… Read the full news article

Maldives Captivates Central Asia at KITF 2025 with a Showcase of Sun, Sea, and Splendour

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(IN SHORT) Visit Maldives, alongside 11 co-exhibitors, showcased the beauty and diversity of Maldivian tourism at KITF 2025 in Kazakhstan, reinforcing the Maldives’ position as a dream destination for Central Asian travelers. Through a visually rich stand, MMPRC promoted the island nation’s signature luxury, romantic escapes, and eco-conscious travel. With over 27,000 visitors from the… Read the full news article

Step into the World of Super Heroes as DC Summer Launches at Gaylord Hotels Across the U.S.

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(IN SHORT) Gaylord Hotels has teamed up with Warner Bros. Discovery to launch DC Summer, a dynamic event series debuting across four major resort destinations in the U.S. starting May 2025. From themed dining with heroes and villains to scavenger hunts and nightly light shows, guests can enjoy over a dozen DC-themed activities. The exclusive… Read the full news article

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

PrivateJetCharter.io Launches Free Private Jet Solutions Comparison Platform

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(IN SHORT) PrivateJetCharter.io has officially launched a cutting-edge platform aimed at revolutionizing how travelers research and select private aviation services. The platform offers transparency by allowing users to compare over 60 charter and jet card programs, with detailed information on more than 10,000 data points. The comparison tool provides insights into pricing, availability guarantees, and… Read the full news article

Singapore Airlines Unveils S$45 Million Lounge Transformation Plan for Changi Terminal 2

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(IN SHORT) Singapore Airlines is investing S$45 million to overhaul its SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounges at Changi Airport Terminal 2, expanding space and enhancing guest experience over a two-year period. The revamped lounges, expected to be completed by mid-2027, will feature 50% more space, upgraded dining options, premium rest areas, and modern amenities. The… Read the full news article

Udaipur Marriott Hotel Welcomes Guests to the Heart of Rajasthan’s Regal Splendor

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(IN SHORT) Marriott Hotels has entered the “City of Lakes” with the launch of Udaipur Marriott Hotel, a 226-room luxury property overlooking Fateh Sagar Lake and the Aravalli Hills. Merging the region’s regal Mewar heritage with contemporary sophistication, the hotel features rich architectural design, world-class dining, and extensive wellness and leisure amenities. With over 65,000… Read the full news article

IHG to Launch Holiday Inn Jeddah Al Naseem in 2026, Expanding Presence in Saudi Arabia’s Growing Hospitality Sector

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts is expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia with the signing of Holiday Inn Jeddah Al Naseem, a 222-key hotel scheduled to open in June 2026. Strategically located in Jeddah’s evolving Al Naseem district, the hotel will feature the brand’s signature Open Lobby concept, offering seamless spaces for work and… Read the full news article

Empowering Communities: IHG Showcases Regional Impact and Expands Commitment in EAPAC

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has released its East Asia & Pacific Communities Report, highlighting its partnership-driven community support initiatives across 18 countries. In 2024, more than 334,000 lives were positively impacted, thanks to nearly 12,000 IHG colleagues volunteering over 32,000 hours alongside 382 local organizations. Key highlights include meal donations in Australia, family… Read the full news article