Spirit Airlines is celebrating three decades of serving Southwest Florida with the start of the only nonstop flight between Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport (SJU) and Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). Spirit first landed in Fort Myers in 1993 and has grown to offer nonstop service to 14 destinations and 20-peak day departures from the Midwest to the East Coast.

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, a leading global hotel company, has signed a management agreement with A.R Resorts & Hotels Pvt Ltd to develop voco Amritsar Airport, a new 139-key hotel in Amritsar, India. Set to open in December 2024, this marks the brand’s fifth voco hotel in India and its first in the state of Punjab.

Holiday Inn Dubai Business Bay, the latest addition to IHG Hotels & Resorts’ Holiday Inn brand, has officially opened its doors in the heart of Dubai’s business and recreation hub. The hotel offers 275 modern guest rooms and suites equipped with state-of-the-art amenities and some with stunning views of the Burj Khalifa. One of the hotel’s key features is the innovative Open Lobby concept, which transforms the traditional hotel lobby into a dynamic, multi-functional hub for work, dining, and social interactions.

RAK Properties PJSC, a leading property developer in Ras Al Khaimah, has announced an expansion of its partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts with the introduction of “Staybridge Suites Mina Al Arab” on Hayat Island. The 156-key hotel will cater to extended-stay travelers and offer studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments. The property will feature a fitness center, dining areas, and direct beach access, providing guests with a blend of island-style living and Arabic hospitality.

Choice Hotels has achieved a significant milestone by completing the integration of the Radisson Hotels Americas brands, just 16 months after acquiring them in August 2022. The integration involved migrating hundreds of Radisson Americas hotels onto Choice Hotels’ proprietary cloud-based systems, choiceADVANTAGE and ChoiceMAX. This process was part of Choice Hotels’ commitment to reducing franchisees’ costs, increasing profitability, and enhancing overall performance.

dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has announced the appointment of Willy Ruf as the Managing Director for Switzerland. In his new role, Willy will be responsible for overseeing dnata’s ground handling and cargo business operations at Geneva Airport (GVA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland. He will lead a team of 1,100 employees and ensure the delivery of world-class services and safety for more than 30 airline customers.