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National Carrier Saudia Leverages Amadeus Smart Bridging to Modernize Airline Retailing

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(IN SHORT) Amadeus has enabled Saudia to convert traditional PNRs and e‑tickets into single, dynamic Order records, positioning the carrier among the first worldwide to operationalize this approach. Each Order consolidates all services a guest purchases, offering Saudia real‑time visibility to deliver personalized offers, tailored pricing, and fully digital servicing. The transition leverages Amadeus’ smart… Read the full news article

Mandarin Oriental’s Rooftop MO Bar Sets Mainland China Milestone in Asia’s Cocktail Rankings

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(IN SHORT) MO Bar on the 79th floor of Mandarin Oriental, Shenzhen, has earned 21st place in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025, achieving three “firsts” for Mainland China hotel bars and marking Shenzhen’s inaugural presence on the list. Since its 2022 debut, MO Bar has impressed with culturally inspired cocktail collections—Movable Type and Colours of… Read the full news article

San Antonio Rings in Holidays with “Merry Movie Magic” River Parade Featuring 27 Film‑Themed Barges

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(IN SHORT) Visit San Antonio will host the 44th Annual Ford Holiday River Parade and Lighting Ceremony on November 28, 2025, along the River Walk, featuring the “Merry Movie Magic” theme. Twenty‑seven decorated barges inspired by favorite holiday films will float past spectators, led by Grand Marshal Buddy the Elf from Broadway’s Elf The Musical…. Read the full news article

Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks Invite Members to Score Alex Warren Concert Tickets for Just One Point

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(IN SHORT) Marriott Bonvoy Week at Starbucks (July 21–27, 2025) offers linked‑account holders the opportunity to earn up to 100 Bonvoy points through three qualifying Starbucks visits. These points can be redeemed—starting July 29—for an intimate concert with rising star Alex Warren at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in New York City on September 27. Marriott Bonvoy Moments will… Read the full news article

KLM Launches Four‑Month Crew‑Sharing with Air France to Secure JFK–Schiphol Service

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(IN SHORT) KLM and Air France have initiated a collaborative arrangement in which Air France pilots will fly a KLM Boeing 777‑200 on the JFK–Schiphol route through October 25. The first combined flight, KL641, left Amsterdam at 1:25 p.m. today with an Air France cockpit team and KLM cabin staff. Achieved after extensive planning with unions and regulators,… Read the full news article

Provisions by Admirals Club℠ Debuts at Charlotte Douglas International Airport with Speed‑Focused Lounge for On‑the‑Go Travelers

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(IN SHORT) American Airlines will debut Provisions by Admirals Club℠ at Charlotte Douglas International Airport’s Concourse A in late summer 2025. Tailored for travelers in transit, the lounge offers expedited access to fresh food, beverages, and personalized travel support in a minimalist, high‑throughput environment. This launch complements American’s expanding portfolio of premium lounges—following recent enhancements… Read the full news article

Wyndham to Debut La Quinta and Registry Collection Brands Across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal

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(IN SHORT) Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has forged a 10‑year strategic alliance with India’s Cygnett Hotels & Resorts to introduce La Quinta by Wyndham and Registry Collection Hotels in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. The partnership aims to open over 60 properties by 2035, with the first planned in late 2026. An exclusive deal will establish 50+ La Quinta upper‑midscale hotels, while… Read the full news article

New MSC World America Joins MSC Seaside, Seashore, Seascape, Grandiosa, and Poesia for Summer 2027 U.S. Deployments

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(IN SHORT) MSC Cruises has announced its Summer 2027 lineup in the U.S., featuring six ships operating from Miami, Port Canaveral, Galveston, and Seattle. The new MSC World America will sail 7‑night Caribbean and Bahamas itineraries from Miami’s state‑of‑the‑art terminal, joined by MSC Seaside’s short‑break Bahamas cruises. Port Canaveral guests can choose between MSC Grandiosa’s weeklong Eastern and Western Caribbean voyages… Read the full news article

Heathrow Expands Shared Apprenticeship Scheme to Build Local Talent Pipeline

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(IN SHORT) Heathrow Airport has pledged to train 500 local apprentices by 2030 through its shared apprenticeship scheme, up from 157 enrollees and 49 completers since 2018. Open to residents of the nine boroughs around the airport, apprenticeships are fully funded by Heathrow and span roles in construction, engineering, and data analytics. Apprentice Yanil Patel… Read the full news article

Leeny Oberg to Retire as Marriott CFO; Jen Mason and Shawn Hill to Succeed in 2026

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(IN SHORT) Leeny Oberg, Marriott’s CFO since 2016 and EVP of Development since 2023, will retire on March 31, 2026, after a 26‑year career marked by the Starwood integration, pandemic management, and strategic portfolio growth. Jen Mason, a 33‑year Marriott executive and current Global Treasurer, will become CFO, while Shawn Hill, who has overseen Asia Pacific Excluding China’s expansion, will… Read the full news article

Marriott Luxury Group Unveils Luxury Wellbeing Series 2025 Across Bali, Maldives and Goa

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(IN SHORT) The Luxury Group by Marriott International is rolling out the Luxury Wellbeing Series 2025 in Bali, the Maldives, and Goa, responding to a trend where 90 percent of high‑net‑worth travelers prioritize wellness in their luxury stays. Each participating property—Mandapa (Bali), The Ritz‑Carlton Maldives Fari Islands, and The St. Regis Goa Resort—offers curated programs across three… Read the full news article

Marriott and FÁBRICA DE HOTÉIS Unveil Plans for 30 City Express by Marriott Properties in Brazil

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(IN SHORT) Marriott International and FÁBRICA DE HOTÉIS LTDA have signed a multi‑unit development deal to open seven City Express by Marriott hotels in Northeast Brazil, part of a 15‑year plan to establish 30 properties across the region. The announcement, made at a ceremony in Porto de Galinhas, extends the brand’s rapid growth in the CALA… Read the full news article

Soccer7sSeries Kicks Off in Singapore with IHG Hosting Players and Fans

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts will serve as the Official Hotel Partner for Soccer7sSeries when the three‑day seven‑a‑side football tournament takes place in Singapore from July 25 to 27, 2025. The event brings together Men’s Open, Women’s U21/academy teams and Legends in a Masters competition, featuring clubs from major football nations. IHG will host participants and fans across… Read the full news article

IHG and Nhance Introduce voco The Club – Dublin Gateway on Kildare’s Greenway

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts and partner Nhance are launching voco The Club – Dublin Gateway, the network’s tenth property in Ireland, with full rebranding by summer 2025. Located on a 12‑acre estate in County Kildare, the 50‑room hotel offers scenic views of horse‑grazing fields, a brasserie‑style restaurant, outdoor spa, multiple meeting venues, and ample parking. The site benefits… Read the full news article

Two Existing Japanese Hotels to Reopen as ANA Holiday Inn Kobe Sanda and ANA Holiday Inn Tosu

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts and FET SYSTEM INC. will convert two existing properties into ANA Holiday Inns in 2026, introducing the first internationally branded hotels in Sanda and Tosu City. The 130‑room Kobe Sanda hotel and 126‑room Tosu hotel will undergo major refurbishments and adopt Holiday Inn’s Open Lobby concept. This move aligns with… Read the full news article

Jay Markham Joins Great Wolf Resorts as Chief Financial Officer

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(IN SHORT) Great Wolf Resorts has appointed longtime finance leader Jay Markham as CFO. Markham, previously Senior Vice President of Finance, will oversee the company’s Finance, Accounting, and Procurement functions and join the executive team to drive growth, operational efficiency, and guest‑experience enhancements. He will manage a 110‑member finance organization, support recent lodge openings, and… Read the full news article

WFS Expands Scandinavian Network with New 4,800 m² EFFH Facility at Copenhagen Airport

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(IN SHORT) WFS, a subsidiary of SATS, has opened a new 4,800 m² E‑Commerce & Freight Forwarder Handling warehouse at Copenhagen Airport, raising its total cargo space there to 21,500 m². The expanded facility supports freight forwarders with services ranging from weight and dimension capture, security screening, and consolidation/deconsolidation to customs preparation, labeling, repacking, and transportation logistics…. Read the full news article

Hilton Signs Spark by Hilton Ponce to Introduce Premium Economy Brand in Caribbean and Latin America

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(IN SHORT) Hilton has signed Spark by Hilton Ponce, the inaugural Caribbean and Latin America outpost for its premium‑economy Spark brand, scheduled to open in late 2025. Owned by Ponce Resorts Inc. and managed by HI Development P.R. Corp., the 120‑room hotel will feature meeting facilities, a breakfast lounge, and an outdoor pool, with in‑room… Read the full news article

Fly Bangkok or Singapore to Hokkaido and Get a Free BearDo Plush with AirJapan + AIRDO

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(IN SHORT) AirJapan and AIRDO’s inaugural partnership invites travelers from Thailand and Singapore to visit Hokkaido between July 18 and October 31, 2025. Participants fly AirJapan into Tokyo Narita, transfer to an AIRDO flight from Tokyo Haneda to Hokkaido, and present their AirJapan boarding pass at the AIRDO counter to receive a complimentary BearDo plush… Read the full news article

ANA Captures FlightGlobal’s 2025 Executive Leadership Award for Asia‑Pacific Excellence

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has secured the 2025 FlightGlobal Executive Leadership: Asia‑Pacific Award—the first time the airline has claimed this prestigious distinction. Recognized for transformative leadership under President and CEO Shinichi Inoue, ANA was applauded for its strategic recovery from the Covid‑19 crisis, record financial and operational results, and ongoing enhancements to passenger experience…. Read the full news article

All Nippon Airways and Hitachi Unveil Automated System to Cut Flight‑Schedule Revision Time by 70%

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(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has partnered with Hitachi and Hitachi Consulting to launch an automated system that rapidly generates optimal flight‑schedule overhaul plans in response to disruptions such as severe weather. The new platform integrates ANA’s operational insights with Hitachi’s optimization algorithms to analyze aircraft schedules, maintenance plans, crew rostering, and airport conditions in… Read the full news article

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and Circa Unite for Spectacular At-Sea Circus on EUROPA 2

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(IN SHORT) Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ EUROPA 2 is currently featuring two bespoke Circa shows—Seas the Night (created for the ship) and Wolf—in its onboard theater as the vessel sails Western Europe’s coast. Circa, the award-winning Australian contemporary circus led by Yaron Lifschitz, emphasizes raw acrobatic skill and emotive storytelling without traditional circus apparatus. After this voyage’s… Read the full news article

British Strawberries Star on Emirates Inflight Menus Between Dubai and the UK

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(IN SHORT) Emirates will serve a dedicated strawberry-themed menu on Dubai–UK flights between July 14–31, 2025, blending traditional British desserts like Eton Mess with modern twists such as honey cake with strawberry compote and clotted cream. The menu is available across all cabin classes and features personal chef messages. Key suppliers include Dubai’s Bustanica indoor… Read the full news article

Emirates Tops YouGov’s Global Recommend Rankings with 88.4% Score

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(IN SHORT) Emirates has clinched the top spot in YouGov’s 2025 Most Recommended Global Brands list with an 88.4% Recommend score, making it the only airline in the global top 10. Based on over one million BrandIndex surveys across 28 markets between June 2024 and May 2025, this accolade underscores Emirates’ successful “Fly Better” strategy…. Read the full news article

Renson Madarang Joins Four Seasons Hualālai as Cultural Manager to Elevate Hawaiian Heritage Programming

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Resort Hualālai has named native Hawaiian Renson Madarang as Cultural Manager, entrusting him with the resort’s heritage programming and the Ka’ūpūlehu Cultural Center. Madarang’s responsibilities include curating interactive exhibits and classes—such as lei making, ʻukulele lessons, hula, and Hawaiian chant—and facilitating elders’ storytelling sessions. With qualifications in music, traditional weaving, featherwork,… Read the full news article

New Wizz Air MRO Facility Opens at Romaero Băneasa to Support 43-Aircraft Romanian Fleet

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Wizz Air adds four new routes from North Macedonia to Italy, Germany and Denmark

(IN SHORT) Wizz Air and Romaero have opened Romania’s first aircraft maintenance center at Romaero’s Băneasa facility near Bucharest Băneasa International Airport. Starting in October, the center will perform heavy and light maintenance on Wizz Air’s Romanian-based fleet of 43 aircraft, as well as visiting planes from nearby countries. A three-year contract with a certified… Read the full news article

Experience Modern Royalty at Fairmont Udaipur Palace Featuring 18-Acre Estate, Fine Dining and Grand Event Spaces

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(IN SHORT) Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Keystone Resorts have opened Fairmont Udaipur Palace, an 18-acre luxury resort in the Aravali Hills of Udaipur that fuses historic Rajputana design with modern amenities. The property comprises 327 rooms and suites across three wings—Sun, Moon, and Fire Palaces—featuring handcrafted details by local artisans. Guests can dine at… Read the full news article

Holidaymakers Face New Drink-Drive Enforcement at Aberdeen International Airport under Operation Safe Landing

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(IN SHORT) Police Scotland has introduced Operation Safe Landing at Aberdeen International Airport, uniting Border and Road Policing officers to prevent drink-driving among holiday arrivals. The initiative features heightened roadside checks, passenger engagement, and breathalyser testing. Early operations have uncovered various offences, including drink- and drug-driving, vehicle defects, and careless driving. Officers remind travellers to… Read the full news article

Experience Antarctica at Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek: SeaWorld Suite with Park Passes and Penguin Encounter

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(IN SHORT) Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek has launched an Antarctic-inspired suite in partnership with SeaWorld Orlando’s 60th anniversary and the new Antarctica Realm attraction. Available August 1–September 8, the one-bedroom suite features ice-themed décor, a kitchen for snow cones, interactive games, and a giant plush penguin. Package inclusions cover four SeaWorld admissions, parking, a Penguin… Read the full news article

New MoU Seals Collaboration Between Munich AirportAcademy and Colorado Denver Business School for EMBAA Program

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(IN SHORT) Munich AirportAcademy and CU Denver Business School have signed an MoU to co-develop and deliver specialized training modules for CU Denver’s new Executive MBA in Aviation (EMBAA). Beginning in 2026, Munich Airport’s training division will integrate its operational insights into the EMBAA curriculum. This is the Academy’s first collaboration with an international university… Read the full news article