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Nuvei joins Xchnage Payment Platform from Outpayce from Amadeus
Nuvei Corporation has partnered with Outpayce from Amadeus. The Canadian fintech company becomes the latest payments service provider to be integrated into Outpayce’s Xchange Payment Platform
Emirates’ vision for vegan customers highlights innovative ingredients and culinary excellence
Refined vegan cuisine is an important consideration at Emirates, as numbers of vegan customers continue to rise globally, and many non-vegan customers opt for vegan cuisine when flying, as a lighter option often considered easier to digest. Emirates continues to expand its portfolio of vegan cuisine by workshopping new dishes made with innovative ingredients, such as a lookalike solid egg substitute made entirely from legumes, which packs a tasty and nutritional punch for Emirates customers, as well as adding curated vegan meals for children, and new dishes onboard and in lounges.
Emirates debuts stylish new uniform for its elite Premium & VIP Passenger Services team
Emirates has officially debuted a new uniform designed for its Premium & VIP Passenger Services team, who are responsible for the seamless transfer of Premium & VIP personnel through Dubai International Airport (DXB). The new uniform has echoes of the iconic Emirates cabin crew look, however, exclusively represents Emirates’ elite unit that caters to high profile customers.
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Etihad Airways Soars: 1.7 Million Passengers Welcomed in December 2024, Marking a 20% Surge
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for December 2024, finishing the year with continued brisk performance.
Dusit International strengthens Philippines presence with two new hotels in Mindanao
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, represented in the Philippines by Dusit Thani Philippines Inc., has signed hotel management agreements with IDC Prime, a wholly owned subsidiary of Italpinas Development Corp, a design-driven developer of sustainable properties in emerging cities in the Philippines, to manage two new hotels in Northern Mindanao under Dusit's upper-midscale Dusit Princess brand.
Ras Al Khaimah Celebrates Record-Breaking Tourism Year With 1.28 Million Visitors in 2024
Building on a track record of remarkable achievements, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) reports its strongest year ever, welcoming a record-high 1.28 million overnight arrivals in 2024, marking 12% growth in tourism revenues and a notable 15% rise in MICE visitors. This success is a testament to the Emirate's strategic and sustainable growth vision to attract over 3.5 million annual visitors by 2030.
VIVA Cruises Celebrates the Christening of its Third New Build Ship, VIVA ENJOY
European river cruise specialist, VIVA Cruises, christened its newest ship, VIVA ENJOY, at its home port of Düsseldorf (Germany) on Tuesday. With a festive ceremony and many good wishes from guests, VIVA Cruises' third new build ship is set to offer exciting itineraries on the Rhine, Danube and beyond. Award-winning UK cruise writer, Jeannine Williamson, was bestowed with the honour of being VIVA ENJOY's godmother – a gesture that shows VIVA Cruises' commitment to its growing English-speaking audience and the global market.
Marriott Hotels Launches “Wonderful Hospitality For Your Heartfelt Smile” Campaign
New campaign pairs the art of hosting with the vibrant lens of comedy, through a lively collaboration with more than 10 celebrated Chinese comedy stars
Poor hotel tech is affecting employee retention, Cloudbeds finds
Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has revealed 38% of hotel employees say their experience with property management systems (PMS) influenced their decision to leave a job. Cloudbeds’ newly unveiled user experience research found that while hotel employees generally rate their PMS highly for usability and productivity, issues such as system complexity, slow learning curves, and poor integrations create daily frustrations that can directly impact staff retention.
What's New in Scottsdale, Ariz. – Spring '25
In Scottsdale, springtime means plenty of sunshine and no snow to shovel. Just as the wildflowers are soon to sprout across the desert, the city is blooming with myriad new restaurants and resort programming, invigorating wellness opportunities and exciting tours, along with the return of popular signature events.
Skyros Holidays Unveils Transformative 2025 Programme
Skyros Holidays Unveils Transformative 2025 Programme: Where Areté Meets Creativity, Community, and Personal GrowthThe Skyros Centre, Skyros Island, Greece (31 May – 5 July) Set in the heart of charming Skyros Town, the Skyros Centre offers a rich line-up of immersive masterclasses:
Tignes: Where Every Skier Finds Their Perfect Slope
With a magical white Christmas, and cracking New Year's celebration well and truly behind us, Tignes can get down to the nitty gritty – just pure unfiltered intense skiing. Regardless if you are in search of powder, endless runs, plenty of varied runs or a gentle hill for your first ever turns – Tignes is the ultimate skier and snowboarder's playground and has it all: 100% Ski – 0% Stress