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Miami-Dade tourism remains robust with record number of visitors in 2024
Marking a new record number of visitors in the last year, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) emphasized the high-performing visitor economy and communicated the benefits of tourism in Miami-Dade County at its annual State of the Travel & Tourism Industry event. More than 600 attendees, including GMCVB industry partners, government officials and community leaders, gathered at Jungle Island to celebrate Greater Miami and Miami Beach's robust tourism ecosystem and one of the destination's main economic drivers.
Reservations Now Being Accepted for 1 Hotel Copenhagen
1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, is thrilled to announce that reservations are now open for 1 Hotel Copenhagen, a nature sanctuary set to open in August in the heart of Denmark's capital. The property is a reimagining of the Skt. Petri, an iconic hotel in the historic Latin Quarter. 1 Hotels is transforming the space into a 282-room retreat that combines the brand's trademark biophilic design with Scandinavian craftsmanship, integrating organic textures, reclaimed materials, and native greenery to create an urban oasis.
Hotel Communication Network Acquires Crave Interactive
Hotel Communication Network (HCN), a leading provider of AI-powered in-room guest engagement solutions, announces the acquisition of Crave Interactive, a UK-based innovator specializing in digital guest experiences for luxury hotels. This strategic move positions HCN as a dominant force in the global hospitality technology sector, expanding its reach across the four- and five-star hotel markets. The deal closed today for an undisclosed amount.
Emirates and Air China ink Memorandum of Understanding to explore enhanced partnership
Emirates and Air China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic framework for expanding their existing reciprocal interline cooperation.
oneworld alliance Strengthens Leadership Team With Three Key Appointments
oneworld® alliance continues to enhance its global capabilities and build a powerful go forward strategy with the appointment of three senior executives to its leadership team.
Cunard launches 195 new voyages, visiting 115 destinations across the globe
Cunard has unveiled its latest program of extraordinary voyages with 195 new itineraries across its iconic fleet, visiting 115 destinations in 32 countries between April 2027 and January 2028.
Japan Airlines Selects IFS Cloud to Power Global Aviation Maintenance
IFS, the leading provider of enterprise cloud and Industrial AI software, today announced that Japan Airlines (JAL), Japan's flagship airline and one of Asia's premier carriers, has initiated a project to implement IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance, aiming to modernize its aircraft maintenance management system that has been in operation for over 15 years.
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES LAUNCHES "BUY 2 EXPEDITIONS, GET 1 FREE" OFFER ON EXTENDED JOURNEYS
Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in luxury, yacht-style expedition cruising, announces a new limited-time Extended Journeys offer.
EVA Air to Join IATA's Turbulence Aware Platform Enhancing Flight Safety
EVA Air remains at the forefront of innovation and advancing safety measures whenever possible. At the 81st International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit (WATS), EVA Air President Clay Sun and IATA Director General Willie Walsh signed a cooperation agreement announcing EVA Air's official membership in the IATA's Turbulence Aware platform.
IATA CO2 Connect Integrated into the Amadeus Travel Platform
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Amadeus are integrating flight-specific emissions data from IATA CO2 Connect in the Amadeus Travel Platform. This will allow airlines, travel agents, corporate travel managers, and online platforms that request IATA CO2 Connect data to provide travelers with a new source of trusted emissions data at the point of booking. IATA CO2 Connect uses real operational data, such as aircraft type-specific fuel consumption, directly contributed by over 70 airlines and calculated using a globally standardized methodology.
GOL, TAP Adopt IATA FuelIS to Deliver Long-Term Fuel Savings
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that GOL and TAP Air Portugal have become the first airlines to use IATA FuelIS—an advanced analytics solution designed to help airlines optimize fuel consumption. IATA’s net-zero carbon emissions roadmap (pdf) highlights that technology and operational efficiency improvements—which directly lower fuel consumption—are expected to contribute to about 10% of the emissions reduction in 2050*.
Malaysia Airlines debuts Manchester United livery during 2025 Asia Post-Season Tour
Malaysia Airlines proudly unveiled a specially designed Manchester United themed livery on its A330-300 aircraft, celebrating its ongoing role as the football club's Official Commercial Airline Partner. The special aircraft will carry the First Team to their next match scheduled in Hong Kong on 30 May 2025 as part of its Post-Season Tour in Asia, showcasing a bold design that merges the airline's iconic Malaysia flag livery with Manchester United's iconic red - symbolising the shared values of passion, pride, and global unity.