Finavia Puts AI to Work in HR as Airport Operator Pilots Workforce Support Bot

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Finavia HR Specialist Petra Koskinen

HR Specialist Petra Koskinen is helping develop digital tools for Finavia’s workforce while stressing that AI-generated information still requires human review, data protection and professional judgment. KEY TAKEAWAYS Finavia is developing an AI-based HR-Bot designed to answer common personnel questions for employees across the organisation. HR Specialist Petra Koskinen has been involved in the project,… Read the full news article

Tight Supply Keeps Newer Business Jets in Demand as Economic Risks Build

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NBAA webinar panelists point to entrepreneur wealth, production constraints and active lending as buyers continue to compete for larger, late-model aircraft. KEY TAKEAWAYS NBAA panelists said demand remains strongest for newer, larger business aircraft despite inflation, geopolitical uncertainty, higher borrowing costs and fuel-price pressure. Rolland Vincent said firm aircraft order backlogs grew 13% year over… Read the full news article

EverBank Stadium Chef Steve McQueeny Blends Jacksonville Flavors with Fan-Value Menus for 2026 NFL Season

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Delaware North culinary team at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville

Datil pepper dishes, $4.99 stadium favorites and new club concepts reflect the culinary planning behind Jacksonville Jaguars game days KEY TAKEAWAYS EverBank Stadium’s 2026 food program adds more Jacksonville influence, including datil pepper dishes and a seafood boil in suite service. A Fan First Favorites menu prices selected stadium staples at $4.99, while club areas… Read the full news article

EverBank Stadium Puts Jacksonville Flavor and $4.99 Favorites on 2026 Jaguars Menu

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River City Heatwave loaded tater tots with shrimp, popcorn chicken and datil pepper sauce at EverBank Stadium

New River City Heatwave tots, Red Zone Burger, club mac-and-cheese bars and expanded allergen guidance broaden game-day dining for Jaguars fans KEY TAKEAWAYS EverBank Stadium is adding the River City Heatwave, Red Zone Burger and Poquet Quesadillas to its concessions lineup for the 2026 Jaguars season. The Fan First Favorites menu prices stadium staples including… Read the full news article

MetLife Stadium Refreshes 2026 Game Days with New Food and Personalized Footballs

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A game-day food dish prepared for concessions at MetLife Stadium

Delaware North Sportservice expands fresh pasta, New Jersey-inspired hot dogs and premium sandwiches while adding on-site laser engraving for Jets and Giants fans KEY TAKEAWAYS Sportservice has opened a customization zone where Jets and Giants fans can design and buy laser-engraved footballs personalized on site. The 2026 concessions lineup expands fresh pasta, Garden State Rippers… Read the full news article

Aerial Photographer Greg L. Davis Carries Military Service Into His Textron Aviation Career

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Greg L. Davis, senior aerial photographer at Textron Aviation and former U.S. Air Force aerial photographer

The former U.S. Air Force photographer who documented Operation Noble Eagle now tells aviation stories from inside Textron Aviation while highlighting the value of veteran experience in civilian careers. KEY TAKEAWAYS Greg L. Davis served eight years in the U.S. Air Force as an aerial photographer and was assigned to document Operation Noble Eagle after… Read the full news article

EGYPTAIR Plans Early 2027 Cairo-Singapore-Sydney A350 Service

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EGYPTAIR Airbus A350-900 aircraft in flight

Subject to approval, the through route would create Singapore’s first nonstop Cairo link and restore EGYPTAIR’s Sydney presence via Changi. KEY TAKEAWAYS EGYPTAIR is planning a Cairo-Singapore-Sydney through service from early 2027, subject to regulatory approvals. The airline intends to operate the route with Airbus A350-900 aircraft as part of its long-haul fleet expansion. Egypt… Read the full news article

Thirteenth Floor CEO says immersive attractions win by putting emotion before technology

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Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group immersive ghost ship attraction

Chris Stafford tells IAAPA’s Funworld that participatory storytelling, continuous staff training and selective use of technology can turn immersion into a driver of spending, loyalty and repeat visits. KEY TAKEAWAYS Chris Stafford argues that immersive environments should be treated as value drivers because stronger emotional engagement can influence dwell time, spending, sharing and repeat visitation…. Read the full news article

IAAPA Opens 2027 Mentorship Cohort to Attractions Professionals Worldwide

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IAAPA mentorship participants Ari Bluestein and Frank Hamedl at Cars Land

Applications close September 30 for a year-long program pairing young professionals with experienced industry leaders through one-to-one mentoring KEY TAKEAWAYS Applications for IAAPA’s 2027 Young Professionals Mentorship Program remain open through September 30, 2026. Accepted participants will be notified and matched in November, with the program running from January through December 2027. Mentors must be… Read the full news article

Texas Pushes Air-Taxi Testing Into Real-World Operations With Project Nexus Launch in Fort Worth

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Officials and aviation industry leaders at the Project Nexus advanced air mobility launch in Fort Worth, Texas

The Sept. 10 demonstrations at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport opened a new phase of FAA-backed eVTOL trials, with regional routes planned across major Texas cities. KEY TAKEAWAYS Texas staged its first public advanced air mobility demonstration on Sept. 10 at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport under the federal eIPP program. FAA plans… Read the full news article

Chris Rocheleau to Lead ACI-NA After Brief Return to NBAA

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The former acting FAA administrator will take over the North American airport association on Oct. 5, succeeding Kevin Burke after nearly 13 years. KEY TAKEAWAYS Chris Rocheleau will become president and CEO of ACI-NA on October 5, 2026. He succeeds Kevin M. Burke, who steps down October 4 after nearly 13 years leading the association…. Read the full news article

NATS Disruption Leaves UK Travellers Facing a Second Question: What Will Travel Insurance Actually Cover?

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SJL Insurance Services’ Craig Morgan urges passengers to distinguish airline rights from policy benefits, keep evidence of extra costs and check exclusions before making a claim. KEY TAKEAWAYS The CAA says disruption directly caused by the 8 September NATS outage is likely to count as extraordinary circumstances, limiting eligibility for fixed airline compensation. Airlines must… Read the full news article

Capella Taipei and Phillips Turn Zao Wou-Ki Preview Into a Collector-Focused Hotel Experience

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Zao Wou-Ki's 1951 oil painting Sans titre (La Théière)

The September showcase pairs a 1951 Zao Wou-Ki painting with works by Gerhard Richter, Yayoi Kusama and Kazuo Shiraga, while the winning bidder will receive a bespoke Capella Curates stay. KEY TAKEAWAYS Capella Taipei and Phillips are presenting a private preview centred on Zao Wou-Ki’s 1951 painting Sans titre (La Théière), alongside works by Gerhard… Read the full news article

Malaysia Airlines Builds Asia-Pacific Tourism Alliance Network Around MATTA Fair 2026

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Malaysia Airlines and Asia-Pacific tourism partners on stage at MATTA Fair 2026 in Kuala Lumpur

Seven agreements spanning Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea and Australia deepen the carrier’s destination-marketing role as its regional network expands. KEY TAKEAWAYS Malaysia Airlines formalised or reaffirmed seven tourism partnerships at MATTA Fair 2026 covering Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea and Australia. The agreements combine joint marketing, destination promotion,… Read the full news article

Destinations International Puts Funding, Trust and Policy at Center of Second Virtual Advocacy Day

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The September 16 global programme will pair practical destination-advocacy training with the debut of the 2026 Tourism and Social Impact Lexicons. KEY TAKEAWAYS Destinations International’s second global Virtual Advocacy Day will run online from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET on September 16, 2026. Sessions will cover tourism levies and taxes, stakeholder consensus, downturn resilience,… Read the full news article

Mashatu – Fabulous birding safari in Southern Africa

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Mashatu, Botswana, 2026-Sep-11 — /Travel PR News/ — For those looking to experience the best of Southern Africa’s birdlife, Kaelo Destinations offers a compelling combination – twinning Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana with Pambele Beach House in Mozambique … with each offering an impressive 350+ bird species.     As interest in birdwatching continues to soar,… Read the full news article

Brand USA puts private access and personalized experiences at the heart of its luxury travel pitch

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The U.S. tourism organization is showcasing exclusive culture, dining, wilderness, rail, sports and wellness experiences at IMM LUX events in Las Vegas and the U.K. KEY TAKEAWAYS Brand USA is presenting its luxury travel offer at IMM LUX North America on September 9-10 and IMM LUX U.K. on October 12-13. The campaign frames luxury around… Read the full news article

Justin Trudeau to headline WTTC Global Summit in Valletta this October

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The former Canadian prime minister will join more than 1,000 delegates from over 100 countries as Malta hosts the three-day FUTU[RE]SET tourism gathering KEY TAKEAWAYS Former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau will be a headline speaker at the 26th WTTC Global Summit in Valletta from October 7 to 9, 2026. WTTC expects more than 1,000… Read the full news article

Adina Melbourne begins 155-room overhaul as TFE Hotels rolls out $100 million renewal program

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Lobby at Adina Melbourne on Queen Street in Melbourne CBD

The Queen Street apartment hotel will refresh guestrooms, lobby, meeting facilities and wellness spaces through May 2027 while retaining its apartment-style format. KEY TAKEAWAYS All 155 rooms at Adina Melbourne are being refurbished alongside the lobby, meeting areas and wellness facilities. The project forms part of TFE Hotels’ $100 million investment in first-generation Adina properties…. Read the full news article

Toronto Pearson adds 30-plus dining, retail and lounge concepts as airport overhaul advances

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Toronto Pearson image accompanying its 2026 retail, dining and lounge expansion announcement

Roywoods, Muskoka Supply Co., CHANEL, Ladurée and a new Plaza Premium Lounge are among the 2026 additions designed to give travellers more local flavour and choice KEY TAKEAWAYS Toronto Pearson is opening more than 30 new retail, dining and lounge concepts throughout 2026. The lineup combines Canadian and Toronto-linked brands such as Roywoods, Muskoka Supply… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Langkawi Takes Sunrise Yoga Into the Mangroves

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Three people practising yoga on a sandbank surrounded by mangrove waterways in Langkawi

The year-round Roots of Breath ritual is limited to five guests and timed to the tide and first light on sandbanks within Kilim Karst Geoforest Park. KEY TAKEAWAYS Roots of Breath is a new sunrise yoga experience from Four Seasons Resort Langkawi set within Kilim Karst Geoforest Park. Resident yogi Kiran Menon leads sessions for… Read the full news article

Bandista at Four Seasons Hotel Houston Ranks No. 241 in 2026 Top 500 Bars

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The intimate Houston speakeasy adds a global ranking to its No. 47 place on North America’s 50 Best Bars and 1 PIN from The Pinnacle Guide KEY TAKEAWAYS Bandista has been ranked No. 241 in the 2026 Top 500 Bars global list. The Houston bar also holds the No. 47 position on North America’s 50… Read the full news article

Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen launches third-night-free and advance-purchase city stay offers

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Dining room at Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen

The Futian hotel is pairing longer-stay savings with up to 20% off advance bookings as Shenzhen’s international visitor market continues to expand KEY TAKEAWAYS Four Seasons Hotel Shenzhen is offering a complimentary third night for every two consecutive paid nights on selected dates through December 31, 2026. Its Advance Purchase offer provides up to 20%… Read the full news article

West of England Visitor Levy Moves Closer as Mayors Gain New Funding Powers

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A proposed percentage charge on overnight accommodation could fund transport, public spaces and tourism infrastructure across Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas, subject to further local consultation. KEY TAKEAWAYS The UK government plans to give mayors powers to introduce locally set overnight visitor levies charged as a percentage of accommodation costs. No West of England levy… Read the full news article

Eurowings opens Düsseldorf crew training centre with VR expansion planned for 2027

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The 2,000-square-metre facility near the airline’s largest base can train up to 150 crew members a day in safety, evacuation and service procedures KEY TAKEAWAYS Eurowings and Lufthansa Aviation Training have opened their first joint crew training centre near Düsseldorf Airport. The 2,000-square-metre facility includes a cabin mock-up, door trainer, Airbus A320 equipment, an evacuation… Read the full news article

Transavia adds Murcia and Pula as summer 2027 network expands from Amsterdam and Brussels

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Reus returns, Trieste shifts to Amsterdam and Brussels gains Greece and Azores options as the airline plans 87 destinations across 162 routes. KEY TAKEAWAYS Transavia is adding Murcia and Pula from Amsterdam for summer 2027, while Reus returns and Trieste shifts from Rotterdam to Amsterdam. Brussels gains Heraklion, Thessaloniki and Ponta Delgada, while Porto continues… Read the full news article

UK CAA Warns Laser Attacks Are Putting Air Ambulance Flights and Patients at Risk

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The regulator and Air Ambulances UK say emergency helicopters were targeted 94 times in 2025 and 35 times in the first half of 2026, with offenders facing up to five years in prison. KEY TAKEAWAYS The UK CAA says emergency air ambulances operate more than 135 flights a day across the country. Emergency helicopters were… Read the full news article

Navan buys BoomPop to bring AI event planning deeper into corporate travel

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The acquisition turns an existing partnership into full integration, extending Navan across venue sourcing, travel, budgets, contracts, payments and event operations. KEY TAKEAWAYS Navan has acquired BoomPop, moving a partnership announced earlier in 2026 into full ownership and integration. BoomPop says its platform has supported events for approximately 250,000 people and has helped customers reduce… Read the full news article

Navan lifts FY27 outlook as corporate travel booking volume jumps 45% in second quarter

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Navan image accompanying its second-quarter fiscal 2027 results announcement

Revenue reached $233 million and gross booking volume hit $3.0 billion as the travel-management platform expanded enterprise adoption, AI tools and direct supplier connections. KEY TAKEAWAYS Navan’s second-quarter fiscal 2027 revenue rose 35% year over year to $233 million, while gross booking volume increased 45% to $3.0 billion. New signed gross booking volume in Navan’s… Read the full news article

Grand Park Kodhipparu adds first Thanksgiving programme as Maldives resort courts U.S. travellers

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Dining area at Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives with a large set table beneath a thatched roof

The North Malé Atoll retreat will host a family-style dinner at FireDoor on November 26, pairing its first Thanksgiving celebration with long-stay and last-minute offers. KEY TAKEAWAYS Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives will stage its first Thanksgiving celebration on Thursday, November 26, 2026. A family-style dinner at FireDoor will combine seafood, risotto, lamb and dessert in… Read the full news article