Category Archives: Travel Management

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

Bombardier Opens Montreal Innovation and Design Centre to Accelerate Next-Generation Cabin Developments

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(IN SHORT) Bombardier’s new Innovation and Design Centre in Montreal marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to deliver continuous enhancements to its business aircraft cabins. Co-located with existing manufacturing facilities, the Centre houses a dedicated, confidential team and full-scale prototyping tools, enabling rapid testing and development of cabin innovations outside standard program constraints…. Read the full news article

Discover Albania’s New Gem: Green Coast Hotel by MGallery Blends Ancient Traditions, Modern Luxury, and Sunrise Paragliding

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(IN SHORT) MGallery Collection’s inaugural Albanian property, Green Coast Hotel, opens on the Riviera with 131 rooms and suites inspired by the region’s architectural heritage. Guests arrive via Vlora Airport and can explore nearby beaches, ancient Berat, and the Caesar Trail. The resort blends minimalist design with local craft in its accommodations and offers two… Read the full news article

Cirium Names Wizz Air World’s Most Emissions-Efficient Airline as It Unveils 2025 Sustainability Report

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

(IN SHORT) Wizz Air EMEA has released its FY25 Sustainability Report—third-party verified and packed with measurable environmental gains. The airline recorded an industry-leading CO₂ intensity of 52.2 g per passenger-kilometre, powered by a fleet whose average age is under five years and heavily outfitted with fuel-saving GTF engines. Having trialled Sustainable Aviation Fuel on select… Read the full news article

Carole Palmieri Appointed Commercial Director at Four Seasons Philadelphia as Sky Garden Floor Prepares to Open

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(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia has elevated Carole Palmieri to Commercial Director, entrusting her with shaping the hotel’s overall commercial vision and global sales initiatives. Since joining in 2021 as Director of Sales, she led her team to win the Pinnacle Award for Best Sales Team in the Americas and earn a place in… Read the full news article

New PATA Series Offers In-Depth Insights on Activity, Cultural, Wellness, and Purpose-Driven Tourism Trends

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(IN SHORT) PATA has launched Tourism in Focus, a monthly report series offering succinct, data-driven insights on tourism’s impact in the Asia Pacific. Guided by the tagline “Insights for a Meaningful Pacific Asia Tourism Economy” and aligned with PATA’s Strategy 2030, each issue examines segments such as cultural, experiential, health and wellness, and purpose-driven tourism…. Read the full news article

Reimagined Waterfront Retreat Becomes Fourth Salamander Property in Preferred Hotels’ Legend Lineup

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(IN SHORT) Salamander Washington DC, located on the Southwest Waterfront, has joined the Legend Collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts following a comprehensive property transformation. The 373-room hotel boasts redesigned communal areas, 51 Thomas Pheasant–styled suites, a dual-level spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, and an indoor pool with Potomac views. Its restaurant, Dōgon by Kwame Onwuachi,… Read the full news article

Marriott Partners with Truman and Louson on $1.47 Billion Luxury Hotel and Residence Development in Downtown Calgary

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(IN SHORT) Marriott International, alongside Calgary developers Truman and Louson, will introduce three new hotel brands and a residential component to the city’s Culture + Entertainment District. W Calgary (2028) will feature 157 rooms, 27 suites, 239 residences, a spa, rooftop bar, Living Room lounge, FIT studio, and event space. JW Marriott Calgary (2029) will… Read the full news article

New 103-Room Garner Hotel to Open in Kyoto’s Shijo Karasuma District Next Year

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(IN SHORT) IHG Hotels & Resorts has secured a conversion agreement with Taisei Yuraku Real Estate Co Ltd and Pacifica Hotels G.K. to launch Garner Hotel Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, a 103-room property in Kyoto’s Shijo Karasuma district. After a full-scale renovation integrating Garner’s hallmark aesthetics, the hotel will open in November 2025. Its prime location… 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

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

SFO’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1 Wins UNESCO-Backed Prix Versailles Award for Architectural Excellence

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(IN SHORT) San Francisco International Airport’s Harvey Milk Terminal 1 has been recognized by Prix Versailles, in partnership with UNESCO, as one of the World’s Most Beautiful Airports for 2025. Designed to blend relaxation, sustainable design, and compelling art, the terminal honors civil rights leader Harvey Milk with dedicated museum-quality exhibits. Opened in four phases… Read the full news article

SAS Embraer E195-E2 Acquisition Accelerates Sustainable Fleet Renewal and Network Expansion

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(IN SHORT) SAS has placed an order for 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, plus purchase rights for ten more, marking its largest direct jet purchase since 1996 and committing nearly US$4 billion. Deliveries begin in late 2027 and span four years. The E195-E2 promises significant gains in fuel efficiency, noise reduction, and passenger comfort, powered by… Read the full news article