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    Etihad Airways Showcases A321LR at Dubai Airshow

    Etihad Airways’ brand-new Airbus A321LR takes pride of place on static display at Dubai Airshow – the region’s only narrowbody aircraft featuring private First Suites. With extended range and significantly improved fuel efficiency, this next-generation aircraft serves routes from Abu Dhabi to destinations including Chiang Mai, Dusseldorf, Krabi, Phnom Penh, Phuket, Tunis and Zurich, delivering […] More

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    Qatar Airways Sets New Benchmark with Over 100 Starlink-Enabled Widebody Aircraft

    Qatar Airways, operator of the largest number of Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft, has achieved a major milestone in its Starlink rollout programme and equipped over 100 widebody aircraft with the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky. This achievement represents one of the most rapid and ambitious Starlink installation programmes in the aviation industry, that’s being implemented ahead […] More

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    Emirates set to operate the world’s largest Starlink-enabled international wide-body fleet

    Emirates will deploy Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire in-service fleet, beginning with Boeing 777 aircraft in November 2025 and completing the rollout by mid-2027. The complimentary, ultra-fast service delivers ground-quality internet at cruising altitude, reinforcing the airline’s long-standing commitment to industry-leading inflight connectivity. Starlink connectivity will enable Emirates customers to stream content, game, make calls, […] More

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    Personalized experiences can boost hotel revenue by 30% in APAC, says Ireckonu

    New data on personalization trends in the hospitality industry in Asia-Pacific shows that 70% of travelers in the region would pay up to 30% for an upgrade tailored to their needs. The same study highlights that 68% of APAC travelers would spend extra for personalized experiences, signaling a significant opportunity for hotels to increase revenue […] More

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    TRYBE and IRECKONU join forces to create more personalised and memorable guest experiences

    Cloud-native spa and leisure business management and bookings platform TRYBE has announced its integration with Customer Data Platform (CDP) and hotel middleware provider IRECKONU, setting a new standard for creating seamless, personalised, and memorable guest experiences across the hospitality industry.This powerful integration connects spa, leisure, and activity booking and customer data from TRYBE directly into […] More

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    Virgin Atlantic expands Caribbean connectivity with new and enhanced partnerships

    Virgin Atlantic is strengthening its commitment to the Caribbean, unveiling new and expanded partnerships that give customers even more choice and flexibility when exploring the region. From 4th November, Virgin Atlantic will launch a new interline agreement with InterCaribbean Airways, offering seamless connections to 11 stunning destinations across the Caribbean. This includes new links from […] More

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    11 ways travel leaders are using AI to transform their day-to-day

    Artificial intelligence isn’t just reshaping travel technology, it’s reshaping the way travel leaders think, work, and create.  From using AI to communicate more clearly to embedding it into enterprise platforms that forecast demand and personalize experiences, executives across the industry are finding new ways to collaborate with machines. Some embrace AI as an everyday assistant; […] More

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    The Peninsula Hotels Launch Global Cyber Monday Offer

    For one week only, discerning travellers can enjoy timeless elegance at The Peninsula Hotels worldwide at limited-time rates. The Peninsula Hotels, whose celebrated properties have long epitomised excellence and distinction, are offering travellers an exclusive opportunity to enjoy savings across its portfolio. From 27 November and for seven days only, guests can save 25 percent […] More