Category Archives: Travel Management

Minor Hotels Taps Hospitality Veteran Cristian Nannucci to Lead Tivoli La Vie Muscat Pre‑Opening and Launch

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(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has appointed Cristian Nannucci—an accomplished executive with 30+ years of global hospitality experience—to spearhead the pre‑opening and launch of the Tivoli La Vie Muscat Hotel in Q1 2026. Located in Muscat’s new LA VIE district, the 79‑room hotel and 100 branded residences will feature an Anantara Spa, SEEN Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, diverse dining… Read the full news article

Travelport+ Accelerates Air Searches by 23%, Delivers Sub‑One‑Second Results Amid 200% Volume Surge

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(IN SHORT) Travelport has accelerated its Travelport+ platform’s air search speed to 0.84 seconds—23% faster—despite a 200% increase in search volume since 2023. Enhanced booking capabilities and integrations like Content Optimizer and Productivity Automator provide travel agents with streamlined workflows and greater upsell potential. Independent research by Dynata and user feedback on G2.com rank Travelport+… Read the full news article

Globespan and Amadeus Cytric Team Up to Deliver Air Canada NDC Bookings via OBT Across North America

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(IN SHORT) Globespan Travel Management is now reselling Amadeus Cytric’s corporate booking solution throughout North America, granting full use of Cytric Easy—including Microsoft Teams integration. As part of this launch, Globespan became the first TMC in Canada to execute a live NDC booking for Air Canada via an OBT powered by Amadeus, enhancing access to… Read the full news article

ARI Appoints Global ESG Champions to Drive “Journey with Purpose” Strategy Across People, Planet, Product, and Passenger

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(IN SHORT) ARI has named ten ESG Champions—leaders from each of its global units—to implement the company’s “Journey with Purpose” strategy across four pillars: People, Planet, Product, and Passenger. Headed by Tracy Ross, this team will balance global directives with local action, driving inclusion, environmental stewardship, ethical sourcing, and passenger empowerment to meet ARI’s ESG… Read the full news article

TAP Air Portugal Name Change All You Must Know

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TAP Air Portugal Name Change: All You Must Know

WORCESTER, MA, 2025-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Various travelers face issues while traveling due to their incorrect names on the TAP Air Portugal flight ticket. Or, there might be circumstances where flyers need legal name change. Hence, the airline has introduced a name correction policy under which amendments can be made in various circumstances… Read the full news article

TUI Care Foundation and Women in Travel CIC Launch London Programme to Train Female Tour Entrepreneurs

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(IN SHORT) The TUI Care Foundation and Women in Travel CIC have launched TUI Futureshapers London to address the gender imbalance in tour guiding. Hosted at the Royal Society of Arts, the programme equips women from diverse backgrounds with storytelling, marketing, and business skills—plus personalized mentoring—to become certified guides and entrepreneurs. This summer’s tours include… Read the full news article

Amadeus and Luxair Extend Partnership with Next‑Gen Passenger Service and Retailing Solutions

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(IN SHORT) Amadeus and Luxair have renewed and expanded their long‑standing PSS and FCA partnership, marking over ten years of collaboration. The updated agreement introduces four advanced Amadeus solutions—Self‑Reaccommodation, Reference Experience, Segment Revenue Management Premium, and Anytime Merchandising—to enhance passenger autonomy, streamline booking interfaces, optimize pricing strategies, and enable personalized ancillary sales. Luxair’s CEO, Gilles Feith,… 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund Fuels Music-Based Autism Programme for Toddlers and Families

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(IN SHORT) Belfast City Airport’s Community Fund has awarded funding to Kids Together Belfast’s “Music and Me” programme, which supports two- to four-year-olds on the autism spectrum or awaiting diagnosis. The eight-week course uses music to develop social skills, communication, and emotional regulation. In the final fortnight, parents participate to learn techniques for reinforcing progress… Read the full news article

Boeing Charitable Trust Pledges $200K for Emergency Shelters and Recovery in Flood-Ravaged Texas

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(IN SHORT) Boeing is donating $200,000 from its Charitable Trust to central Texas flood relief—$100,000 to the Salvation Army San Antonio Area Command for shelters, meals, and support services, and $100,000 to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund for local rescue and recovery. Boeing employees will further aid relief through fundraising, volunteerism, and a matching… Read the full news article

Upgraded Suites, Refreshed Dining, and Exclusive Rewards: Delaware North Enhances The Squire at Grand Canyon, a Holiday Inn Resort

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(IN SHORT) Delaware North Parks and Resorts has completed major renovations at The Squire at Grand Canyon—introducing six kid-friendly suites, over 100 upgraded rooms, a refreshed lobby, and updated dining venues. The operator is also launching an IHG One Rewards promotion with 15% off, a $50 F&B credit, and 1,000 bonus points upon arrival. Renovations… Read the full news article

London Stadium Debuts Bar Tap with Amazon Just Walk Out for Speedy Concessions

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(IN SHORT) Delaware North has launched Bar Tap at London Stadium—a grab-and-go bar using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology—to streamline concession sales and reduce queues. Opened during Iron Maiden’s sold-out concert, Bar Tap detects items via AI-powered sensors, charges customers automatically, and offers beer, cider, RTD spirits, and soft drinks. The solution improves guest experience… Read the full news article

Ryanair Seeks 35 Cabin Crew for Shannon Base; Recruitment Events in Shannon and Limerick

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(IN SHORT) Ryanair is adding 35 cabin crew roles at its Shannon base to meet increased passenger demand. Recruitment events are scheduled for 15 July in Shannon and 16 July in Limerick, featuring company presentations, full assessments, and Q&A with current crew. Successful candidates will receive a €2,000 signing bonus, competitive pay, travel discounts, and… Read the full news article

London Luton Airport Unveils £11.5 Million Hangar Refurbishment and Logistics Hub, Creating 150 Jobs

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(IN SHORT) London Luton Airport’s operator and owner have committed £11.5 million to refurbish two former Monarch hangars into maintenance hubs—a new easyJet facility with an apprenticeship campus and a second major airline’s engineering base—alongside a logistics consolidation centre. These projects, housed in previously vacant structures acquired in February 2024, will create up to 150… Read the full news article

Viking Sweeps Top Honors in Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 World’s Best Awards

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(IN SHORT) Viking has been voted a “World’s Best” cruise operator for 2025 by Travel + Leisure readers, securing #1 in Expeditions and ranking among the top river and ocean lines. Condé Nast Traveler readers also named Viking the leading line for Rivers, Oceans, and Expeditions—making Viking the sole company to top both awards simultaneously…. Read the full news article

TUI Blue Debuts Seaside Hot Spring Retreat in Xiamen as Chinese Expansion Hits Six Hotels

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(IN SHORT) TUI Group unveils TUI Blue Xiamen Seaside Hot Spring—its sixth hotel in China—featuring 340 rooms and a “Beauty Spring” marine hot spring rich in beneficial minerals, located seven kilometres from Jimei Beach. Owner Chen Aiqin highlights the decade of dedication behind the property and anticipates a bright future under the TUI Blue banner…. Read the full news article

Four Seasons Yachts Names 25-Year Veteran Ben Trodd as CEO to Chart Course for 2026 Launch

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(IN SHORT) Ben Trodd, a Four Seasons executive of 25 years and former COO of Aman, has been appointed CEO of Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd.—the joint venture behind the upcoming Four Seasons Yachts—effective July 1, 2025. Trodd’s extensive background in sales, marketing and hotel operations positions him to oversee the technical, commercial and crew aspects… Read the full news article

Agoda’s First Singapore Brand Campaign Puts AI-Powered Flight Deals in the Spotlight

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(IN SHORT) Agoda has launched its inaugural brand campaign in Singapore, featuring AI-powered video ads that highlight the company’s flight services with a distinctly local flair. Building on prior AI-led efforts in India, the campaign uses Google Veo, Runway, and Kling AI to generate all visuals, while ideation and voice-overs were handled internally. Chief Marketing… Read the full news article

Introducing TIM from CWT A Dialogue-Driven AI Tool for Deeper Travel Data Insights

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(IN SHORT) CWT has launched TIM (Trends, Insights, and Metrics), an AI-powered Analyst within its Analytics reporting suite that enables conversational, multi-turn interactions with travel data. Building on the platform’s November 2024 AI search and visualization enhancements, TIM moves beyond single-question queries to dialogue-style analytics, providing a more natural way to explore insights. According to… Read the full news article