Travel Industry Events News Page 140
Aer Lingus teams up with Uber to reward AerClub members with Avios on every journey
Aer Lingus’ AerClub members can now collect Avios on every journey they take using the Uber app, by simply linking their AerClub and Uber accounts. Members of the airline’s loyalty programme will collect 1 Avios for every €1 spent on any journey taken on the Uber app in Ireland and the UK. To celebrate the new partnership, AerClub members who link their AerClub and Uber accounts via the Uber app and complete a journey before July 31st will receive 500 bonus Avios.
Summer news at Rome Cavalieri
Rome Cavalieri is celebrating the summer season with a variety of exciting new offerings. Situated within 15 acres of lush parkland, the hotel is introducing a poolside Moët & Chandon pop-up at the poolside bar, where guests can enjoy a new Mediterranean-inspired menu paired with bubbles. The popular Patio 101 returns this season, offering casual, Italian al fresco dining with signature dishes, cocktails, and live music. Meanwhile, each evening at the Tiepolo Lounge & Terrace, guests can experience ‘Timeless Vibes’ - smooth live jazz accompanied by a new cocktail menu, ‘The Art Collection,’ where each cocktail is inspired by the masterpieces that make Rome Cavalieri a true ‘living art gallery.’ Also, from Thursday to Sunday, the hotel will host ‘AURUM’ an exclusive terrace event each evening with a Villasound DJ set.
Paris Air Show 202516-22 June 2025 Paris Le Bourget
Paris Air Show 202516-22 June 2025 Paris Le Bourget For over a century, the Paris Air Show has been a key event for the aerospace and defence industry, bringing together stakeholders from around the world. This year, we're also thrilled to welcome you on the public days for an engaging and memorable experience.
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.
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.
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.
Grenada Chocolate Fest 2025 Wraps With Sweet Success and Bold Plans for 2026
The 12th annual Grenada Chocolate Fest has been heralded as a successful celebration of one of the island's most treasured crops—cocoa. The festival is very much a community driven event where local people and visitors came together to explore the rich world of Grenadian chocolate through an imaginative line-up of events that combined culture, education, gastronomy, wellness and pure chocolate fun.
Viking Announces 14 New Ocean Itineraries for 2026 and 2027
Viking® (www.viking.com) today announced that 14 new ocean itineraries exploring the Mediterranean, United Kingdom, Ireland and Scandinavia in 2026 and 2027 are now open for booking. Ranging from 15 to 36 days, each of the new voyages combines two or more of Viking's most popular itineraries to allow for more in-depth exploration.
UrVenue and OpenTable Expand Integration
UrVenue, the leading booking technology provider for hospitality experiences, today announced an expanded partnership with OpenTable, a global leader in restaurant technology. Building on their successful 2021 integration – which unified dining reservations with resort activities – this expanded collaboration gives hotels the ability to offer guests, both those that are already on-property and with upcoming stays, priority access to premium OpenTable reservations directly through UrVenue’s Itinerary Builder as part of the pre-arrival journey. Guests can secure exclusive, high-demand restaurant bookings and curated dining events in advance, while hotel staff can also manage reservations on their behalf through UrVenue’s Experience Center, ensuring seamless, personalized service.
Maestro to Showcase Full Suite of All-In-One PMS Innovations at HITEC Indianapolis
Maestro PMS will showcase the latest enhancements to its industry-defining property-management system in Booth #2411 at HITEC North America 2025, to be held June 16 to 19 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. As a platinum sponsor of the premier technology event, Maestro will display its full selection of offerings, including its popular Guest Experience Management System (GuestXMS), in-demand embedded payments solution MezzoPay with unique integration to Silverware POS, newly enhanced Spa Management module, and the much-anticipated Maestro Touch — a powerful new feature of Maestro PMS designed to revolutionize the front desk user experience. Attendees can also preview powerful updates to the Front Desk and Sales & Catering systems, designed to boost operational speed, improve data visibility, and simplify complex workflows for staff.
RDP Bringing Its Feature Rich, Customizable PMS to HITEC Indianapolis
Next week, Resort Data Processing (RDP) will showcase its feature-rich property-management system (PMS) for hotels and resorts, timeshares and fractional accommodations, condo hotels, vacation rentals, RV parks, workforce housing, and corporate housing at HITEC North America, to be held June 16 to 19 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. With more than 40 years in business, 200+ configuration settings, and integration into 400+ SAP Crystal reports, attendees will experience innovation and customization like no other in Booth #1211.
Rediscovering Culinary Roots with the Luxury Group by Marriott International
Following the success of last year’s inaugural campaign, the Luxury Group by Marriott International announces the return of the Luxury Dining Series, a multi-city regional gastronomic journey taking place from July to September across Asia Pacific. This year’s line-up of luxury hotels includes The St. Regis Osaka, JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa, JW Marriott Bengaluru Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, The St. Regis Singapore, The St. Regis Jakarta, and The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok. Each property will offer carefully curated culinary experiences prepared by Marriott International’s talented culinary and mixology professionals from across the world. Marriott Bonvoy members will also have the opportunity to bid on these exceptional dining events using their Marriott Bonvoy Moments loyalty points.