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Emirates’ journey to ‘Accessible Travel for all’

Emirates’ journey to ‘Accessible Travel for all’

As part of Autism Awareness month, several milestones have been achieved on Emirates’ journey to make travel more accessible for all. One year after Emirates’ first successful ‘travel rehearsal’, the programme is now being rolled out across 17 cities – allowing children with autism to practice the journey through the airport in order to prepare for real flights. Emirates has also achieved its designation as the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™, with more than 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff now trained to support customers with autism. For the month of April, Emirates highlighted autism awareness to millions of passengers globally, showcasing a selection of movies, podcasts and TV shows about neurodiversity on its inflight entertainment system, ice.

The Club Commercial celebrates a year of unprecedented growth through synergy and innovation

The Club Commercial celebrates a year of unprecedented growth through synergy and innovation

In 2024, The Club Commercial (“the Club”) - a unique and dynamic expert community at the intersection of Revenue, Sales, M&E, Web and Voice strategies for hotels - achieved unparalleled expansion and success, marking it as a year of remarkable synergy, consolidation and growth. Building on its strong foundation, the Club united the key commercial disciplines of Revenue, Sales, Meetings & Events, Voice, and Web Management into one cohesive and integrated unit. This consolidation has resulted in a dynamic 360° commercial service model, designed to optimize performance and drive robust revenue growth across global hotel portfolios.

viaim Hosts World's First Silent Party in Shanghai

viaim Hosts World's First Silent Party in Shanghai

On April 22, viaim hosted the world's first "Silent Party" in Shanghai, harnessing its innovative AI-powered RecDot earbuds to bridge communication gaps and empower barrier-free interactions. Dedicated to inclusivity and environmental sustainability, the event celebrated Earth Day by uniting diverse communities, particularly highlighting hearing-impaired individuals, through music and cutting-edge technology.

SANDALS RESORTS RELEASES CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

SANDALS RESORTS RELEASES CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY REPORT

Family-owned and operated Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of Caribbean-born all-inclusive brands Sandals Resorts and Beaches Resorts and the not-for-profit Sandals Foundation, proudly unveils its Corporate Social Responsibility Report. Offering a sweeping look at the company's enduring promise to protect and uplift the Caribbean – the place it calls home – the report titled Love Exceeds Expectations showcases more than 40 years of impact, innovation, and stewardship across education, community, and the environment.

Holland America Line Reveals 2027 Grand Voyages

Holland America Line Reveals 2027 Grand Voyages

Holland America Line announced itineraries for its two Grand Voyages sailing in 2027, offering guests the choice to embark on an ambitious 129-day circumnavigation of the globe on the 2027 Grand World Voyage or a 70-day, region-specific in-depth exploration on the Grand South America & Antarctica Voyage. As revealed today by the cruise line's president Beth Bodensteiner to guests on board the 2025 Grand World Voyage, the meticulously designed cruises contain bucket-list locations and rarely-called-at ports, as well as ample overnight and extended calls in sought-after destinations.

Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival

Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival

The Secretariat of Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters, Cabinet Office Japan, and Anime Tourism Association announced the Cool Japan Showcase Anime Manga Tourism Festival, set to take place at the 2025 Expo Osaka-Kansai from Wednesday, April 30, to Friday, May 2, 2025. Aimed at expanding tourism to Japan through one of its most popular cultural exports, the exhibition will showcase 26 iconic anime and manga destinations from across Japan, offering a unique opportunity for visitors to explore Japan through the lens of its internationally loved pop culture.

Denver's List of Can't-Miss Summer Happenings

Denver's List of Can't-Miss Summer Happenings

From live music under the stars at the iconic Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre to MICHELIN-starred dining and family-friendly fun across the city, the Mile High City is the ultimate destination for unforgettable spring and summer getaways. Explore seasonal highlights, hotel deals and trip planning tools on the Visit Denver website.

Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia unveils programme and participants for 2025 summit

Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia unveils programme and participants for 2025 summit

The Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia has unveiled an action packed agenda, key participants and new event features for the 2025 summit, taking place at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, 11-13 May. Featuring everything from start-ups to staffing and innovation to investment, the FHS Saudi Arabia programme will address key challenges, opportunities and trends in hospitality and tourism, with leaders from government entities, hospitality companies, investment firms, developers and the education sector on the long and distinguished speaker list.

United Invests in Next Generation Blended Wing Aircraft Start-Up JetZero

United Invests in Next Generation Blended Wing Aircraft Start-Up JetZero

United today announced an investment in blended wing body (BWB) aircraft start-up JetZero. The company is creating an aircraft design that has the potential to deliver jet fuel efficiency and a greatly enhanced customer experience. The investment includes a path to order up to 100 airplanes and an option for an additional 100. The conditional purchase agreement is based on JetZero achieving development milestones, including flight of a full-scale demonstrator in 2027, among other conditions, including that the aircraft meet United's safety, business and operating requirements.

Wyndham and Soliteight Unveil Plans to Bring Super 8 Brand to Spain and Portugal with 40 New Hotels

Wyndham and Soliteight Unveil Plans to Bring Super 8 Brand to Spain and Portugal with 40 New Hotels

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with 25 global brands and approximately 9,300 hotels, has signed an exclusive development agreement with Soliteight Hotel Projects SA to introduce its Super 8® by Wyndham brand to the Iberian market in Spain and Portugal. Under the agreement, Soliteight, a leading hotel development and investment firm and existing Wyndham franchisee, will develop and open 40 Super 8 hotels over the next ten years, filling a crucial gap in the region's hospitality landscape.