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Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates 50 Years of Service to Kigali, Rwanda
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, proudly marks the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight to Kigali, Rwanda. Since launching the Addis Ababa–Kigali route in 1975, the airline has played a pivotal role in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between Ethiopia and Rwanda, while serving as a vital link connecting the two nations and beyond.
The First Hotel & Branded Residences in Sultan Haitham City, Oman
Award-winning global hospitality group The Lux Collective, in partnership with Adanté Realty, proudly announces the official launch of SOCIO By The Lux Collective, the first-ever hotel & branded residences in Sultan Haitham City. The signing ceremony took place at the Oman Real Estate Expo at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre in May 2025, marking a milestone moment in Oman's real estate evolution.
SWISS premieres its own signature cocktail
SWISS is adding its first-ever own-creation cocktail to its beverage range on board. The ‘SWISS Alpine Essence’ is a light and floral homage to the White Negroni that will be offered aboard all the airline’s long-haul services from July onwards. The new SWISS signature cocktail has been jointly developed with award-winning bartender Sarah Madritsch and Zurich’s IGNIV by Andreas Caminada Bar.
Tourvest to deploy Amadeus Hey! for Travelit users
Tourvest customers using Travelit, the end-to-end corporate travel booking solution, are set to benefit from a range of new trip enhancements
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Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru Announce Appointment of Elias Pertoft as General Manager
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru are pleased to announce the appointment of Elias Pertoft as General Manager of Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru, effective 8 June 2025.
Judith Cartwright Joins The Luminaire Board of Directors
The Luminaire, a luxury travel company known for its immersive, purpose-driven journeys, is proud to announce the appointment of Judith Cartwright, Founder and Managing Director of Black Coral Consulting, to its Board of Directors.
Meyer Jabara Hotels Continues to Invest in Technology; Recruits Chris Clap as First CTO
Meyer Jabara Hotels is cloud-connected, AI-accelerated, and future-proofed thanks to the recent recruitment of Chris Clap as Chief Technology Officer – a first-time position for the 48-year-old hotel ownership and management company. As its portfolio of branded and independent hotels continues to grow across the U.S., MJH is aligning its tech strategy and business ambition to build a better foundation for the future.
AVaStar Releases Free Guide to Help Hotels Identify Gaps in AV Operations Strategy
AVaStar has published a free resource to help hotels and event venues better understand where their AV operations are falling short — and what can be done about it. “Why AV Operations Are Overlooked” is now available for download by clicking here, and it is the ideal resource to help attendees of HITEC Indianapolis better prepare for shopping the show next week.
TPConnects launches its ‘International Reseller Program’ globally
TPConnects Technologies, a leading IATA-certified global travel aggregation and distribution technology company, today announced the launch of its International Reseller Program, an initiative aimed at facilitating the global distribution of TPConnects’ travel solutions. The program enables established travel industry organizations to offer Iris (for Travel Sellers) and Astra (for Airlines) solutions in their local markets. TPConnects has already signed Gerry’s Travel Group (Pakistan), Al Irtehal Group (Oman), and Maas Travel and Tours (Bangladesh). The program is now ready for global expansion.
Fairmont The Palm is delighted to announce two new appointments
Fairmont The Palm is delighted to announce the appointment of Dhaval Patel as the new Director of Revenue Management, effective 2nd June 2025. With more than 15 years of global experience in luxury hospitality revenue strategy, Dhaval brings a data-driven mindset and a proven track record of commercial success to the leadership team and in addition the appointment of Stavros Fassaris as the new Director of Food and Beverage.
Tanzania to host World Travel Awards Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025
World Travel Awards (WTA) will host its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2025 in the enchanting nation of Tanzania, with travel industry leaders from across the region attending the VIP reception at Johari Rotana Dar es Salaam on 28 June 2025. The ceremony will mark the opening leg of WTA’s Grand Tour 2025, which also includes regional events in Cancun (Mexico), Saint Lucia, Hong Kong, Sardinia (Italy), Dubai (UAE), and the Grand Final in Bahrain.
Mondrian Gold Coast Is Now Open, Ushering in a New Era of Coastal Luxury at Burleigh Heads
Mondrian Gold Coast has officially opened its doors, marking a new era of lifestyle luxury on the southern Gold Coast. Set along the shores of Burleigh Heads, the 208-room landmark by architects Fraser & Partners introduces the Mondrian brand to Australia for the very first time.