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EXPEDIA GROUP TO POWER NEW SOFI TRAVEL SITE
Another financial services company is getting into the travel business. This time its SoFi, the online bank based in San Francisco, that is creating “SoFi Travel powered by Expedia.”
Emirates Launches State-of-the-Art City Check-In and Travel Store in Dubai’s Financial District
Emirates Launches State-of-the-Art City Check-In and Travel Store in Dubai’s Financial District with World’s First Robotic Assistant
Boeing Expands ecoDemonstrator Flight Testing with 'Explorer' Airplanes
Boeing will use first Boeing ecoDemonstrator Explorer, a 787-10 Dreamliner, to partner with four countries on operational efficiency testing
Wizz Air invests £5 million in sustainable aviation fuel company, Firefly, to reduce CO2 emissions
First equity investment in biofuel company will allow Wizz Air to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to its UK operations from 2028
Thailand's flag carrier Thai Airways expands distribution agreement with Sabre
Thai Airways has signed a long-term distribution renewal with Sabre as well as adding the technology provider's data consultancy services
RCD Hotels Partners with Hudini for Digital Transformation
RCD Hotels, a leading hotel company with luxury properties in different tourist destinations, with a multi-brand portfolio that includes all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotels, Unico 20º87º Hotel Riviera Maya and other luxury brands in Mexico, the Caribbean and the United States, has selected smart hospitality solutions provider, Hudini, to provide its guests with a multi-channel, contactless guest engagement experience across their hotels, resorts, and casinos.
Pan Am Flight Academy Acquires State-of-the-Art B737 MAX-8 Simulator
Pan Am Flight Academy, a leading aviation training provider, has acquired a new Level D B737 MAX-8 simulator to enhance its commercial pilot training programs.
Air Canada and Amadeus Expand Strategic Partnership
As New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology continues to create new retailing opportunities for airlines around the world, Air Canada and Amadeus have expanded their long-standing partnership.
VERSE IMMERSIVE, THE WORLD'S FIRST HOLOGRAPHIC THEATER, ANNOUNCES OPEN RUN MOVE TO BLOCK 37
Verse Immersive, the world's first holographic theater, has opened at Block 37, following a successful 5 month run at Navy Pier. The highly anticipated opening follows the milestone of 1 million hours played across all locations,
Turkish Airlines to offer free and limitless messaging above clouds
Flying to more countries than any other airline, Turkish Airlines will be offering free and limitless messaging services to all passengers on international flights where internet access is available,
Air Canada extends long-standing Amadeus NDC partnership
As New Distribution Capability (NDC) technology continues to create new retailing opportunities for airlines around the world, Air Canada and Amadeus have expanded their long-standing partnership.
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