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Alaska Airlines opens ticket sales for new nonstop flights between Seattle and Rome
Alaska Airlines is now selling tickets to Rome from our expanding global gateway in Seattle – another milestone as a growing global airline. We’ll offer daily, seasonal summer service between Seattle and Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport in Rome beginning on April 28, 2026.
Paramount Business Jets Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Private Aviation
Paramount Business Jets (PBJ), one of America’s most trusted names in private aviation, proudly celebrates its 20th anniversary—marking two decades of industry leadership, innovation, and unwavering commitment to transparency and client care. Founded in 2005 by CEO Richard Zaher with a $5,000 family loan and an unshakable belief that honesty and safety should define air charter, PBJ has grown from a small startup into a global leader in private jet charter services.
A New Era of Coastal Grandeur: The Algonquin Resort Embarks on Landmark Transformation
Canada’s most storied coastal resort has entered a bold new chapter. InnVest Hotels proudly announces a multi-million dollar reimagination of The Algonquin Resort St. Andrews by-the-Sea, Autograph Collection, ushering in a new era that blends historic East Coast charm with modern sophistication. This transformation marks a once-in-a-generation investment to the legacy of one of New Brunswick’s most treasured landmarks. As part of this transformation, the resort is redefining itself as a premier year-round destination, with enhanced experiences and the same exceptional service guests have come to expect.
Four Seasons Introduces New World Icons 2027 Private Jet Experience Itinerary
Celebrating 10 years in the skies, Four Seasons announces the debut of New World Icons, an all-new Private Jet Experience itinerary that invites guests to be the first to explore five first-time Private Jet destinations alongside the return of two beloved favourites, Hong Kong and Langkawi.
Saikindō to Debut at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi - A New Era of Japanese Listening Bar Culture
A groundbreaking new chapter in Abu Dhabi’s luxury nightlife is set to unfold this November as Saikindō, a meticulously crafted Hi-Fi cocktail lounge inspired by Japan’s famed listening bars, makes its highly anticipated debut at Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island. More than just a bar opening, Saikindō signals the arrival of an entirely new genre of experiential mixology in the Middle East—one where sound, design, craftsmanship and the philosophy of Omotenashi converge to create a sensorial journey unlike anything the region has experienced.
Agentic AI for Hotels: Mews outlines the future of intelligent hospitality
Mews, the leading operating system for hospitality and shared spaces, has launched a new report exploring how intelligent agents will reshape hotel operations. Hospitality is entering a new stage of digital maturity, driven by agentic AI. According to the new report, Agentic AI for Hotels: The Mews Vision for AI in Hospitality, the shift from assistive to autonomous intelligence will redefine how hotels operate, learn, and deliver experiences in the decade ahead. Building on the connected ecosystem that Mews has been developing for more than a decade – and accelerated by the recent acquisition of DataChat, a leading generative AI analytics company – agentic AI will enable a new level of coordination across revenue, operations, and guest experience.
Etihad Delivers Record Nine-Month Profit
Etihad Airways has continued its record-setting performance, achieving its strongest nine-month results in history and sustaining growth across all core business areas. The performance highlights the airline’s growth, rising customer satisfaction, and continued efficiency improvements. Profit after tax reached AED 1.7 billion (U.S.$ 463 million) for the first nine months of 2025, up 26 per cent compared to the same period last year, lifting the airline’s profit margin to 8 per cent, compared to 7 per cent for the same period last year.
Blue Skies, Big Dreams: The Luxury Travel House Redefining Alpine Escape
In an industry where glamour and gravity coexist, only a handful of travel companies manage to leave a true imprint on the ski world. In 2025, Blue Skies Lifestyle Ltd did just that—claiming the coveted title of World’s Best Ski Travel Agent to France at the World Ski Awards for its flagship brand, Ski In Luxury.
Heads Above the Clouds: Northern Escape Heli-Skiing Crowned 2025’s World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator
They call it the quiet storm—the kind of powder silence that arrives after a storm so perfect it seems conspiratorial. Earlier this month, amid champagne toasts and a room full of ski-industry glitterati, Northern Escape Heli-Skiing accepted the World Ski Awards’ highest nod: World’s Best Heli-Ski Operator. For an outfit that stages its playground across the skeletal, glacier-topped ridges of northern British Columbia, the award felt less like a surprise and more like the inevitable coronation of terrain, service and a brand of cold-air luxury that travellers now chase like a seasonal comet.
Malaysia Aviation Group announces appointment of new President and Group Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Directors of Malaysia Aviation Group (“MAG”) today announced that Datuk Captain Izham Ismail will be retiring from his position as Group Managing Director effective 31 January 2026, following an accomplished career spanning more than four decades with the company. In line with the Group’s strategic succession plan, the Board has appointed Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar (“Captain Nasa”) as President and Group Chief Executive Officer, a new designation succeeding the former Group Managing Director.
All-in-One PMS: The Gift that Keeps On Giving
As we prepare for 2026, hotels embracing unified, all-in-one property-management platforms are redefining efficiency, enhancing guest engagement, and building the foundation for the AI-driven future
Canada Invites Americans Into Canadian Homes With Launch of OpenHome
Destination Canada launches OpenHome, a series of bookable dinners that invite Americans to experience Canada’s signature warmth and hospitality in real Canadian homes, nationwide. From Vancouver to Québec to Halifax, OpenHome hosts represent the diverse fabric of Canada, including teachers, artists, cooks, farmers, and families eager to share a meal and a moment of connection with guests.