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    RYANAIR CALLS ON URSULA VON DER LEYEN TO QUIT

    Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, has called on EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to quit, if she is unwilling to reform Europe’s failed ATC Service, as French Air Traffic Controllers engage in a second day of recreational strikes on Thurs 3 / Fri 4 July. Ursula von der Leyen has failed to take any […] More

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    The Emirates Group showcases collaborative sustainability initiatives in aviation

    The Emirates Group’s efforts to align with this year’s UN call to end plastic pollution were on display at its ‘Tomorrow Takes Flight’ event, its annual sustainability showcase. The exhibition echoed the international organisation’s mission to reduce single-use plastic products, spotlighting Emirates’ and dnata’s efforts and approach to ‘Consuming Responsibly’ through sourcing, reusing, repurposing, and […] More

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    FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS DEBUTS IN JAPAN

    Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the world-leading hospitality group Accor, is delighted to announce its debut in Japan with the opening of Fairmont Tokyo. The milestone was marked by a ribbon-tying ceremony held on July 1, 2025, celebrating a history-making moment as the brand enters the Japanese market for the very first time. Boasting […] More

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    Hyatt Continues Expansion

    Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to expand Hyatt’s luxury and lifestyle brand portfolios across Asia Pacific, with a robust pipeline of close to 90 properties expected to open over the next five years. This strategic growth includes the debut of the Thompson Hotels brand in the region alongside significant new entries and expansion for […] More

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    Baja California Sur launches EMBRACE IT: an initiative to support sustainable tourism

    The Government of the State of Baja California Sur will officially implement the EMBRACE IT tax on foreign visitors who stay in the state for more than 24 hours. This measure aims to generate funds to strengthen natural environmental conservation, community development, and local tourism infrastructure.The established amount is $470 MXN per person (approx. $25 […] More

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    Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa Opens with Legendary Guitar Smash and Star-Studded Celebration

    Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa officially opened its doors today with a signature guitar smash, marking the arrival of Canada’s first fully integrated Hard Rock resort, a bold new destination where entertainment, hospitality, and music take center stage. The $350 million resort brings the brand’s unmistakable energy to Canada’s capital, offering locals and visitors […] More

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    ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES ANNOUNCES NEW CANADIAN ARCTIC EXPEDITION ABOARD WORLD VOYAGER

    Atlas Ocean Voyages launches a brand-new polar expedition for 2026: the Canadian Arctic Discovery 17-night expedition aboard World Voyager, sailing September 21 from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to St. John’s, Newfoundland. This once-in-a-lifetime journey offers explorers a rare opportunity to traverse the remote regions of the Canadian Arctic and Labrador, highlighting the untamed wilderness, rich cultural diversity, […] More

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    Dusit brings vibrant energy to the Maldives with a new all-inclusive resort near Malé

    Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is set to mark a major milestone with the opening of dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives — the group’s first all-inclusive lifestyle resort and its second Dusit-branded property in the country, complementing the luxury Dusit Thani Maldives. Set […] More