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    Dar Global and The Trump Organisation unveil Tokenised World Firsts

    Dar Global and The Trump Organization have announced two major global milestones that mark a new chapter for luxury hospitality and investment innovation. The partners have confirmed the launch of Trump International Hotel Maldives, the brand’s first entry into the Maldives, along with the world’s first tokenized hotel development project tied directly to a luxury […] More

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    CHTA ANNOUNCES 2025 CHIEF AWARD WINNERS, CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN CARIBBEAN HOSPITALITY

    The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) proudly unveiled the winners of the 2025 Caribbean Hotel Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) Awards at the opening of the annual event, taking place in Barbados from November 16–18. The signature program recognizes outstanding leadership, innovation and best practices across the regional hospitality sector. The CHIEF Awards highlight excellence […] More

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    QANTAS’ NEXT-GENERATION A321XLR TAKES FLIGHT IN BRISBANE

    Qantas’ next-generation Airbus A321XLR aircraft  started flying from Brisbane Airport yesterday, bringing the latest in aircraft technology to the Sunshine state.  The A321XLR will operate return services between Brisbane and Sydney, marking the newest route for the state-of-the-art aircraft which Qantas launched for the first time in September. The national carrier is only the fourth airline in the world […] More

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    flydubai inks deal with GE Aerospace for GEnx-1B engines and services

    flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and GE Aerospace yesterday announced a new order for 60 GEnx-1B engines to power flydubai’s first widebody fleet of 30 Boeing 787-9. The agreement, signed at the Dubai Airshow 2025, also includes spare engines and a long-term services agreement to support the carrier’s launch of long-haul operations. This agreement underpins flydubai’s […] More

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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