Meili, the leading technology platform enabling direct ancillary distribution, has announced a strategic partnership with LATAM Airlines, the largest airline group in Latin America. The partnership marks a key milestone in Meili’s expansion across Latin America, strengthening its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing travel markets. LATAM Airlines has selected Meili to enhance its car rental offering across all digital touchpoints. The partnership empowers car rental providers to distribute directly within LATAM’s ecosystem, eliminating third-party redirects and enabling greater control over customer experience, performance, and loyalty integration.

The presence of the Prime Minister, the Mayor of London and HRH The Prince of Wales at London Tech Week last week highlights the growing importance of the UK's events and exhibition industry and reinforces London's position as a global destination for innovation, business and international collaboration, according to Olympia Events’ CEO Andy O'Sullivan. Speaking as Olympia enters the next phase of its £1.3 billion transformation, O'Sullivan said the high-profile attendance reflects the growing recognition of the role events and exhibitions play in driving economic growth, attracting international investment and showcasing British expertise on the world stage.

Courtyard by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Okinawa Resort. The 170-room beachfront resort in Nago marks the brand’s debut in Okinawa, deepening Marriott International’s resort footprint in Japan’s southernmost prefecture, famous for its rich Ryukyuan culture, coral reefs and UNESCO-listed Yambaru National Park. Set along Kise Beach overlooking the pristine waters of Nago Bay in northern Okinawa, the hotel brings Courtyard by Marriott’s warm, modern hospitality to one of Japan’s most beloved island escapes. Famed for its subtropical climate, crystal-clear waters and easy island rhythm, Okinawa draws millions of domestic and international visitors each year. The hotel sits approximately 72 kilometers, or one hour’s drive, from Naha International Airport.

Airbus and Lufthansa Group, at the opening of ILA Berlin Air Show, agreed on a series of further cooperative efforts and officially celebrated the 50th anniversary of their partnership which started with the delivery of the first A300 to Lufthansa in 1976.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation, announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with PT PAM and BINA NUSANTARA, strengthening Hyatt’s brand presence in Indonesia and supporting Hyatt’s continued growth across key destinations in Southeast Asia. Hyatt Place Semarang will become part of an integrated ecosystem in Semarang, together with BINUS SCHOOL Semarang, BINUS University @Semarang, 23 Semarang Mall, and other supporting facilities. Through this development, BINA NUSANTARA aims to create a connected environment where education, community, lifestyle, business, and hospitality can grow together and bring added value to the people of Semarang and its surrounding areas.

Norwegian has entered into an agreement to acquire Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG), the leading hotel and leisure travel experiences company in the Nordics. The transaction brings together household names and award-winning brands such as Ving, Spies, Tjäreborg, Globetrotter, and Sunclass Airlines with Norwegian and Widerøe, creating a stronger and unique end-to-end Nordic travel player. The acquisition combines NLTG’s expertise in packaged travel and hotels with Norwegian and Widerøe’s existing network with 27 million passengers. Together, the combined company will create a leading Nordic provider of leisure and business travel. For travellers, this means a wider selection of destinations, simpler bookings, and seamless travel.