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Voices of the Caribbean: Leaders Shaping the Future at CTM 2025

Voices of the Caribbean: Leaders Shaping the Future at CTM 2025

The Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) 2025, held in vibrant Antigua, has once again proven itself to be more than a trade event — it is a gathering of the region’s most passionate, forward-thinking tourism leaders. As Breaking Travel News continued its live video coverage, conversations with top executives, marketers, and hoteliers offered powerful insight into the challenges and opportunities shaping Caribbean tourism in a rapidly evolving global landscape. At the heart of this year’s dialogue is the theme of resilience, reinvention, and collaboration. From island-wide strategies to boutique resort experiences, each interview spotlighted a unique facet of the Caribbean’s rich and diverse tourism ecosystem.

Etihad Airways Reports Record Results Of  AED 685 Million

Etihad Airways Reports Record Results Of AED 685 Million

Etihad Airways has delivered record-breaking financial performance and highest-ever customer satisfaction performance in the first quarter of 2025, building on last year’s momentum with further notable improvements across revenue, operational efficiency, and fleet expansion.

British Airways improves on-time performance as world-leading technology boosts flight punctuality

British Airways improves on-time performance as world-leading technology boosts flight punctuality

Cutting-edge technology introduced as part of British Airways’ £7bn transformation investment programme has seen the airline boost its operational performance to record levels. The airline’s Chairman and CEO, Sean Doyle, told the Future Travel Experience World Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh that AI, forecasting, optimisation and machine learning have transformed the airline’s operational performance and become an integral part of getting customers to where they need to be with minimal delay to their travel plans.

Ethiopian Airlines Signs Agreements with GE Aerospace to Power New Widebody Aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines Signs Agreements with GE Aerospace to Power New Widebody Aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines Group and GE Aerospace have signed an agreement confirming Ethiopian’s choice of the GEnx Engine to power 11 new Boeing 787s. This deal increases Ethiopian Airlines’ GEnx-powered fleet from 19 to 30 aircraft, further solidifying the airline’s position as a leader in modern aviation technology. Ethiopian also signed an agreement with GE Aerospace reaffirming its previous order for GE9X engines to power eight 777-9 aircraft. The agreement includes options for six additional aircraft powered by GE9X engines.

The Emirates A350 makes a debut in Amman

The Emirates A350 makes a debut in Amman

The Emirates A350 has touched down at Queen Alia International Airport, marking the start of its regular service on the second daily flight between Dubai and Amman. Originally scheduled to operate on 1 June, the deployment of the brand-new aircraft has been advanced by 2 weeks. EK 905 departed Dubai at 2210 hrs on 19 May and landed in Amman at 0015 hrs early morning on 20th May. EK 906, took off from Amman at 0205 hrs and reached Dubai at 0605 hrs this morning. *