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Hotel Communication Network Named One of Canada’s Top 20 Moonshot Ventures™ of 2025

Hotel Communication Network Named One of Canada’s Top 20 Moonshot Ventures™ of 2025

Hotel Communication Network (HCN), the world leader in AI Concierge powered guestroom tablets, has been named one of Canada’s Top 20 Moonshot Ventures™ of 2025, an exclusive honor presented by the National Angel Capital Organization (NACO), a Government of Canada agency established to encourage innovation and support capital raising for pre IPO companies.

Travel Industry Veterans Attempt World Record for Most Countries Visited Overland in 24 Hours

Travel Industry Veterans Attempt World Record for Most Countries Visited Overland in 24 Hours

Ever been told you are moving too fast through Europe? These travel pros are taking it to the extreme. On July 20th at 12:01 AM, two teams of seasoned travel industry leaders will set off from Eijsden, a Dutch town bordering Belgium, in an audacious attempt to attempt to break the Guinness World Record the most countries via overland - in a continuous Easterly directly by a car convoy. Travelling by car, with passports and pure navigational grit, they aim to go on a mind-bending 17-country road starting in the Netherlands, through Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Germany, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Hungary, Serbia, Slovakia and ending somewhere between Poland and the Czech Republic — if their caffeine and customs timing hold out.

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Partnership Sails On as River Travel Booms

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Partnership Sails On as River Travel Booms

Uber and Thames Clippers are renewing their game-changing partnership, extending the operation of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers and cementing the River Thames as one of London’s fastest-growing transport routes. The updated partnership agreement has been extended to 2030, ensuring that Thames Clippers’ vessels and piers continue carrying the Uber branding for the next five years.

Quito unveils its new city brand to boost tourism and highlight its identity

Quito unveils its new city brand to boost tourism and highlight its identity

With a massive celebration full of culture, technology and emotion, the Ecuadorian capital has officially presented its new City Brand. This visual and symbolic logo seeks to position Quito as an internationally competitive tourist, cultural and economic destination by strengthening its historical identity and contemporary appeal. Under the unofficial slogan of "the most beautiful city in the world", Quito presented its new identity in a festive night that combined tradition and avant-garde: light shows, drones, live theatre, holograms and immersive mapping marked the celebration, which brought together thousands of Quito locals and visitors alike.

Wi-Fly! Virgin Atlantic becomes the first UK airline to announce free, fleet-wide Starlink Wi-Fi

Wi-Fly! Virgin Atlantic becomes the first UK airline to announce free, fleet-wide Starlink Wi-Fi

Virgin Atlantic is the first UK airline to announce plans to introduce Starlink in-flight connectivity. The airline will begin installing streaming-quality Wi-Fi on its Boeing 787s, Airbus A350s, and A330neos from Q3 2026, with the installation expected to be completed by the end of 2027. By leveraging the world's most advanced satellite constellation in low Earth orbit, Starlink offers high-speed, low-latency internet access around the world, including the most isolated areas. This makes for a reliable, fast, and secure user experience. The fastest Wi-Fi in the skies will be offered entirely free of charge for Flying Club members, creating a digitally connected cabin, across its entire fleet.

Anantara Siam Bangkok Begins a New Era with a Landmark Transformation

Anantara Siam Bangkok Begins a New Era with a Landmark Transformation

Anantara Siam Bangkok, the original Grand Dame of Thai luxury hospitality, is set to embark on a transformative new chapter as the hotel undertakes on a comprehensive USD $50 million enhancement journey. More than a renovation of bricks and mortar, this evolution places cultural storytelling, sensory rituals, and guest immersion at the very heart of the experience. Designed to reframe what luxury means for today’s traveller, the reimagined Anantara Siam will deepen its identity as a living cultural landmark—one where every stay becomes a journey through Thailand’s rich traditions and timeless elegance.

Four Seasons Yachts Appoints Ben Trodd as Chief Executive Officer

Four Seasons Yachts Appoints Ben Trodd as Chief Executive Officer

Four Seasons and Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd., Joint Owner and Operator of Four Seasons Yachts, announce the appointment of Ben Trodd as Chief Executive Officer of Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd., effective July 1, 2025. A trusted leader with extensive global experience in luxury hospitality, Trodd brings a combination of strategic acumen, operational expertise, and a deep understanding of the Four Seasons brand.

Hôtel Royal and Hôtel Ermitage, Evian Resort Earn the Clef Verte Eco-Label

Hôtel Royal and Hôtel Ermitage, Evian Resort Earn the Clef Verte Eco-Label

Hôtel Royal and Hôtel Ermitage, Evian Resort's historic hotels, are pleased to announce that they have obtained the Clef Verte (Green Key) eco label, the first international certification for sustainable tourism relating to lodging and restaurants. This prestigious standard recognises the concrete actions taken by the hotels in terms of environmental management, energy efficiency, waste reduction, responsible consumption and improving awareness of eco-friendly practices.

Malaysia Aviation Group Acquires 20 Additional A330neo Aircraft

Malaysia Aviation Group Acquires 20 Additional A330neo Aircraft

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has exercised its purchase rights for 20 additional A330neo aircraft through a direct order with Airbus – reaffirming its commitment to a long-term strategy for fleet renewal and network development. With this latest acquisition, Malaysia Airlines is set to become one of the largest A330neo operators in the Asia-Pacific region – strengthening its position as a leading premium airline in one of the world's fastest-growing travel markets.