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Interview with Panos Loupasis Market Managing Director Türkiye Middle East and Africa Wyndham Hotels
In the lead up to the Future Hospitality Summit -FHS World 2024, taking place at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah 30 September – 2 October, we interviewed a number of industry leader and FHS World Speakers about their outlook for the industry and what they are looking forward to most at the event this year.
Turkish Airlines Showcases its New Luxurious Crystal Business Class Suite
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has revealed the details of its brand-new state-of-the-art Business Class suite at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 in Hampshire, UK. The new Crystal Business Class suite marks a new era for luxury air travel for business passengers and is the first from Turkish Airlines to feature an adjustable suite door and privacy panel for enhanced in-flight privacy. New seats feature a generous 23-inch seat width boasting increased footwell space with direct aisle access for all guests with every window suite possessing full visibility. In line with company’s “Flow” brand identity, new suites feature lighter and warmer colors, marble-style table and rose gold finishes.
The Riu Plaza Chicago opens its doors
RIU Hotels & Resorts has reached yet another milestone in its international expansion with the opening of the Riu Plaza Chicago. The new four-star establishment with 390 rooms is strategically located in the heart of Chicago’s world-famous Magnificent Mile shopping district, and from September it will offer guests and visitors alike panoramic views of the city from the 27th floor of the building in the hotel’s bar, The Rooftop.
Iconic Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel confirms reopening on 27 September 2024
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has confirmed that its reimagined flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel will officially open to guests on 27 September 2024, signalling an exciting new chapter for the company in Thailand and internationally.
easyJet set for busiest ever summer as holidays take off
easyJet expects to fly more passengers than ever before this summer operating 80,000 flights over the school holidays The airline will see its busiest day of the summer on 28 July expecting to fly over 300,000 customers on nearly 2000 flights across its European network
New Air Canada Paris 2024 Spot Celebrates How One Canadian Dream Can Inspire Another
Air Canada has launched Ticket to Dream, a powerful new brand spot celebrating Team Canada’s heroic journey to the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The spot was released on Air Canada’s social platforms on July 17 and will premiere on TV, cinema and online on July 26, helping stoke excitement among Team Canada and its devoted fans during the official opening ceremony for the Games.
THE SCIENCE OF SUNRISE: QANTAS CREATES CABIN LIGHTING INSPIRED BY AUSSIE LANDSCAPES TO COMBAT JETLAG
Unique and customisable cabin lighting inspired by the colours of the Australian landscape and grounded in science will feature on Qantas’ upcoming Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights to help minimise jetlag and improve customer wellbeing. The design is a result of more than 150 hours of testing in the Airbus Customer Definition Centre in Hamburg where representatives from Qantas, Airbus, the University of Sydney’s Charles Perkins Centre and Caon Design Office created and tested hundreds of lighting patterns and sequences in an Airbus A350 cabin mockup.
Airbus A321XLR receives EASA type certification
The Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), preparing the way for the entry-into-service of the new aircraft at the end of the summer. The Type Certificate was handed over by Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA to Isabelle Bloy, A321XLR Chief Engineer. Certification of the Pratt & Whitney engine version is slated for later in 2024.
American offers clear path to pilot career with enhanced Cadet Academy
The enhanced American Airlines Cadet Academy offers a clearer path to becoming a commercial airline pilot. By simplifying the process of transitioning from flight school to the flight deck, the program makes pilot careers at American more accessible. The Cadet Academy is also focused on attracting a diverse pool of qualified candidates through its growing network of partner flight schools and other industry alliances.
Minor Hotels to Debut the Tivoli and NH Hotel Brands in Northwest China
In a significant development for the hospitality sector in Northwest China, Minor Hotels (China) is announcing the official signing of a Tivoli and NH dual-branded property in Yining, Xinjiang. This marks the debut of the luxury Tivoli Hotels & Resorts and upscale NH Hotels & Resorts brands in Northwest China. Upon opening in 2026, the project is expected to welcome guests from around the globe.
Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments, Al Jaddaf roll out new tech upgrades
Marriott Hotel and Marriott Executive Apartments, Al Jaddaf have rolled out a series of new and improved technology systems intended to elevate the guest journey through new TV systems, smoother and better security, and more.
Radisson Hotel Group strengthens its footprint in Saudi Arabia with another hotel opening in Makkah.
Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the opening of Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Thakher Algharbi, marking another significant milestone in the Group’s expansion in Saudi Arabia. This opening also follows the recent launch of Park Inn by Radisson Makkah Thakher Alsharqi, and helps further cement the Group’s presence in the Holy City.