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Caribbean Tourism Organisation launches game-changing Tourism Supply Side Initiative
The Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has unveiled what many industry leaders are describing as one of the most important strategic developments in Caribbean tourism policy for a generation, launching the Tourism Supply Side Initiative, a region-wide programme designed to increase economic retention, strengthen resilience and ensure tourism delivers greater value to Caribbean people, businesses and communities. The initiative was formally introduced during Caribbean Week in New York by CTO Chairman and Barbados Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill, alongside Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, who will chair the newly established Tourism Supply Side Ministerial Committee.
OneReg appoints aviation leader Billie Moore to lead global government affairs and regulatory strate
OneReg, the compliance and regulatory assurance platform used by airports and airlines globally, has appointed Billie Moore, currently Chief Executive of the New Zealand Airports Association, to a new Chief Regulatory and Industry Engagement Officer role focused on government affairs, regulatory relations and public policy across all its markets. The appointment follows OneReg’s oversubscribed USD $4.5 million Series A round, as the company accelerates its international expansion and deepens collaboration with regulators and public sector partners.
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InterLnkd launches NEXORA to help airlines sell ancillaries in the air
InterLnkd has today unveiled NEXORA, a curated ancillary stream that helps inflight connectivity partners turn onboard dwell time into a revenue opportunity – across both full inflight Wi-Fi and closed onboard network environments. Built as a drop-in upsell layer for inflight portals, NEXORA extends the curation and personalisation technology behind InterLnkd’s AirMall inflight retail solution to the wider ancillary market.
Italy’s finest will return to The Eternal City for Anantara Concorso Roma in April 2027
Following an immensely successful inaugural event, Anantara Concorso Roma has announced new dates for 2027. Next year, from the 1st to the 4th of April, the world’s rarest historic Italian cars will gather in The Eternal City to compete and celebrate ‘La Dolce Vita della Automobili’. Owners, guests, and visitors will enjoy a stunning combination of Roman hospitality and the nation’s finest examples of automotive design and engineering. From the pre-war period to modern hypercars, the unique event distinguishes itself with its dedication to Italian cars, including Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Alfa Romeo, Maseratis, Lancias, Fiats, and more.
Summer Escapes from Dubai to the Maldives and Scotland with JA Resorts & Hotels
With summer travel planning in full swing, UAE residents are increasingly looking for holidays that offer more than just a change of scenery. Whether it's a quick staycation close to home, a family-friendly beach escape, a nature retreat in the mountains, or a longer international getaway, travellers are seeking experiences that feel worthwhile, flexible and easy to book. This season, JA Resorts & Hotels is bringing together a collection of summer offers across the UAE, the Maldives and Scotland, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy everything from beachfront stays and mountain adventures to private island escapes and city-and-countryside breaks.
Virgin Voyages unveils new short Caribbean sailings for 2028
Virgin Voyages has launched 38 new Caribbean sailings onboard Resilient Lady for 2028. The departures, which are on sale now, will operate roundtrip from Miami from May to October, with a focus on four and five-night itineraries.
Digital Detox Brand Unplugged Expands in Wales, Opening First Cabins Near Cardiff
Unplugged, the UK's original digital detox escape, has opened three new cabins in South Wales - Bear, Seren and Jessi - its first locations within easy reach of both Cardiff and Swansea, expanding its Welsh presence
SAUDIA DEBUTS PANASONIC AVIONICS' ASTROVA, MODULAR INTERACTIVE, AND ARC 3D MOVING MAP ON A321XLR
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), the world's leading provider of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions, today announced that its groundbreaking Astrova in-flight engagement (IFE) solution has taken to the skies in an Airbus A321XLR aircraft for the first time, operated by Saudia. The program also marks the first deployment of Panasonic Avionics' Modular Interactive (MI) platform and Arc™ interactive map application in Saudi Arabia, as well as Panasonic Avionics' wider digital portfolio.
IBS Software's iRetail Platform Powers Air New Zealand's Skynest
Air New Zealand has engaged IBS Software, a leading travel technology company delivering AI-powered travel solutions, to power the commercial launch of Air New Zealand's Skynest product, the world's first sleep pod experience available to Economy and Premium Economy passengers on scheduled long-haul flights.
Alaska Airlines debuts new Lounge in Portland, raising the bar for premium West Coast travel
Alaska Airlines is set to welcome guests to its newest Lounge at Portland International Airport (PDX) when it officially opens on June 4, underscoring its continued investment in premium travel and one of the carrier's key West Coast hubs.
Discover MGallery Collection's Debut in the Maldives, the V Villas Maldives at Mirihi
MGallery Collection proudly announces the debut of V Villas Maldives at Mirihi – MGallery Collection, a luxurious all-villa retreat nestled in the turquoise waters of the South Ari Atoll. Accessible via a 30-minute seaplane journey from Malé, this private island sanctuary seamlessly blends contemporary artistry with traditional Maldivian heritage to offer a tranquil escape centered on quiet luxury.
From the Arctic to the Andes: Explora Introduces 2027 Expedition Season, Including Its First Winter
Explora, named the World's Leading Expedition Company for six consecutive years by the World Travel Awards, today introduced its 2027 collection of expeditions, led by the debut of its first winter itinerary in Iceland — a route not offered by any other full-service operator and unique in the market. Reaching from the Arctic to the high Andes and the far south of Patagonia, the season brings together four point-to-point journeys: the new Iceland Winter Expedition as a counterpart to Explora's established Summer Expedition of the country, the Sacred Mountains Expedition in Peru, and the Tierra del Fuego Expedition in Chile, each running on select departures through 2027.