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Immersive Theater "SoraCruise" to Open at OSAKAKO Vertiport

Immersive Theater "SoraCruise" to Open at OSAKAKO Vertiport

Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL), Sumitomo Corporation, Soracle Corporation (Soracle) (*1), and Osaka Metro Co., Ltd. (Osaka Metro) will host the "eVTOL Lab Special Event: The Expo 2025 Legacy~Sora Cruise Immersive Theater" (hereafter, "this event") at the OSAKAKO Vertiport (*2) starting Sunday, March 8, 2026. This event features the re-opening of the immersive theater "SoraCruise by Japan Airlines" (hereafter, "SoraCruise"), which was highly acclaimed at the 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo.

American Airlines named first-ever Official Airline of Women in Aviation International’s annual conf

American Airlines named first-ever Official Airline of Women in Aviation International’s annual conf

As American Airlines celebrates 100 years of connecting people and places around the world, the airline is proud to announce its partnership with global nonprofit Women in Aviation International (WAI). As a strategic partner for 2026, American will serve as the first-ever Official Airline for the 37th Women in Aviation International Conference to be held at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas, March 19-21.

IATA Wings of Change Americas Conference to Be Hosted in Santiago de Chile

IATA Wings of Change Americas Conference to Be Hosted in Santiago de Chile

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that this year’s Wings of Change Americas (WOCA) Conference will be taking place on 8-9 April in Santiago de Chile, with LATAM as the host airline. The 16th edition of the aviation industry’s premier event in Latin America and the Caribbean is being held under the theme “Beyond Borders – Aviation as a Catalyst for Economic Transformation” and will focus on how strategic collaboration between the aviation sector and government authorities can:

Etijah claims ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Education & Training Programme’

Etijah claims ‘World’s Leading Sustainable Education & Training Programme’

Youth & Development Consultancy Institute – Etijah has been recognised with the title of ‘World's Leading Sustainable Education & Training Programme 2025’ for the Employability Programme in the Hospitality Sector by voters at the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards. Founded in 2006 in Cairo, the Youth & Development Consultancy Institute – Etijah is one of Egypt’s leading non-profit organisations dedicated to youth empowerment and social equity. Etijah is Arabic for ‘direction’, a concept that reflects the mission to build an inclusive society where all individuals, particularly young people and women, can actively participate in Egypt’s social, economic, and environmental development.

Sofitel introduces Le Vestiaire by Cordelia de Castellane

Sofitel introduces Le Vestiaire by Cordelia de Castellane

Inspired by the spirit of Paris, Sofitel introduces Le Vestiaire, a global wardrobe created as a statement of style and self-expression. Created in collaboration with French designer Cordelia de Castellane, the global collection blends couture sensibility with everyday sophistication - a mix-and-match expression of elegance designed for Sofitel's world of modern luxury.

Raffles Hotels & Resorts Unveils 'The Butler Did It Collection,'Available Exclusively At Printemps

Raffles Hotels & Resorts Unveils 'The Butler Did It Collection,'Available Exclusively At Printemps

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is delighted to introduce 'The Butler Did It Collection', a playful collection available only in-store at Printemps New York and Printemps Paris through March 10, 2026, with select pieces offered on Printemps.com. Through a thoughtfully curated edit of fashion and home goods, the collection captures Raffles' world of elegance and enchanted glamour. With products designed for Raffles, and in partnership with Globe-Trotter, Frette, and Christofle, 'The Butler Did It Collection' invites guests and collectors alike to bring a touch of Raffles' signature magic into their everyday life. This collection is an early look at how the brand's distinct aesthetic, craftsmanship, and sense of refinement will soon extend beyond a hotel stay.

Hilton Global Foundation Commits $5.4M to 18 Organizations Creating Pathways to Opportunity

Hilton Global Foundation Commits $5.4M to 18 Organizations Creating Pathways to Opportunity

The Hilton Global Foundation (HGF), the global philanthropic arm of Hilton, a global leader in hospitality, announced today it has invested $5.4 million in 18 nonprofit organizations across the globe working to expand career opportunity, advance community resilience and make the world better to travel. These grants represent HGF’s largest annual investment to date supporting projects that align with Travel with Purpose, Hilton’s strategy to drive positive impact and deliver lasting value for its people, hotels, communities and guests. This year’s Hilton Global Foundation grantees are expanding pathways into hospitality careers, equipping youth with job-ready skills, addressing food insecurity and reducing waste while strengthening economic and community resilience around the world.

Inside the Peninsula London's Stylish Lunar New Year Celebration

Inside the Peninsula London's Stylish Lunar New Year Celebration

The Peninsula London welcomed the capital's foremost voices in art, fashion and culture for its inaugural Lunar New Year celebration, a polished late-night evening of imaginative cuisine and vibrant music. Celebrating Lunar New Year through a distinctly London lens, the evening combined cherished traditions with the capital's vibrant creative spirit.

Galapagos Shark Diving Donates USD 31,500 to Shark Research & Launches 'Name a Whale Shark 2025'

Galapagos Shark Diving Donates USD 31,500 to Shark Research & Launches 'Name a Whale Shark 2025'

Galapagos Shark Diving, a conservation-focused dive travel operator, has donated USD 31,523.40 in 2025 to marine conservation initiatives in the Galápagos Islands, directly supporting whale shark research and ocean education for young girls. As part of this commitment, the company has launched the “Name a Whale Shark 2025 Contest”, allowing participating citizen science divers to name newly tagged whale sharks in recognition of their contribution to research.

Chicago Announces New Starting Point for Historic Route 66 at Navy Pier

Chicago Announces New Starting Point for Historic Route 66 at Navy Pier

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, the City of Chicago will formally recognize Navy Pier as the starting point of the iconic roadway. "This move symbolizes how Route 66 continues to evolve while honoring its roots," said Mayor Brandon Johnson. "From the shores of Lake Michigan to the shores of the Pacific Ocean, Route 66 represents the ultimate American journey." The dedication ceremony celebrating the new starting point of Route 66 and its enduring role in American history, culture, and adventure will take place on March 25, 2026.

LAUGH FACTORY OPENS ITS NEW CLUB AT HORSESHOE LAS VEGAS WITH SOLD-OUT SHOWS

LAUGH FACTORY OPENS ITS NEW CLUB AT HORSESHOE LAS VEGAS WITH SOLD-OUT SHOWS

World-Famous Laugh Factory will celebrate the Grand Opening of its new, 250-seat club at Horseshoe Las Vegas in the heart of the Strip this weekend by featuring six sold-out shows headlined by Concrete and Jamie Kennedy. For a dozen years, Laugh Factory operated a club at the Tropicana Las Vegas. It closed in October 2024 when the hotel was demolished to make way for a 30,000-seat stadium that will be the new home of the Oakland Athletics.