Lufthansa is now also offering unlimited free chatting on its intercontinental flights. Passengers can send and receive any number of messages from their own smartphone or tablet via the familiar apps, regardless of their travel class during the flight, including photos. Many passengers would like this free service to be introduced because they want to stay in touch with family and friends via text messages even on long flights. The new free service is offered with the support of Mastercard. To use it, passengers have to log in to FlyNet with a Miles & More service card number or an email address registered with Lufthansa Group Travel ID. They can also sign up or register during their flight.

SWISS is adding its first-ever own-creation cocktail to its beverage range on board. The ‘SWISS Alpine Essence’ is a light and floral homage to the White Negroni that will be offered aboard all the airline’s long-haul services from July onwards. The new SWISS signature cocktail has been jointly developed with award-winning bartender Sarah Madritsch and Zurich’s IGNIV by Andreas Caminada Bar.

AVaStar has published a free resource to help hotels and event venues better understand where their AV operations are falling short — and what can be done about it. “Why AV Operations Are Overlooked” is now available for download by clicking here, and it is the ideal resource to help attendees of HITEC Indianapolis better prepare for shopping the show next week.

Fairmont The Palm is delighted to announce the appointment of Dhaval Patel as the new Director of Revenue Management, effective 2nd June 2025. With more than 15 years of global experience in luxury hospitality revenue strategy, Dhaval brings a data-driven mindset and a proven track record of commercial success to the leadership team and in addition the appointment of Stavros Fassaris as the new Director of Food and Beverage.

Mondrian Gold Coast has officially opened its doors, marking a new era of lifestyle luxury on the southern Gold Coast. Set along the shores of Burleigh Heads, the 208-room landmark by architects Fraser & Partners introduces the Mondrian brand to Australia for the very first time.

Malaysia Airlines has launched its latest global campaign, ‘Time for Premium Escapes’, inviting travellers to elevate their journey with exclusive Business Class fares. This latest campaign provides significant savings on Business Class flights across some of the airline’s most desirable routes, including its flagship double-daily direct flights from London to Kuala Lumpur and onward to a range of alluring destinations in Asia and Australasia. Applicable to new bookings made until 19 June 2025*, travellers departing from London Heathrow can enjoy all-in Business Class return fares starting from GBP 2,739.