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    Carlton Hotel Singapore Receives Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Certification

    Carlton Hotel Singapore is excited to announce its recent achievements, having attained certification to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria for Hotels and Accommodation. This certification demonstrates its unwavering commitment to sustainable practices, aligning with Singapore’s sustainability roadmap. Additionally, the hotel has received the prestigious title of ‘Best Luxury Business Hotel in Singapore’ by the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2024, recognising its dedication to excellence in service and creating memorable experiences for guests. These accolades mark a significant milestone for Carlton Hotel Singapore’s ongoing efforts to excel in sustainability and deliver unparalleled hospitality experiences.
    The GSTC Industry Criteria for Hotels was established to champion the best sustainable tourism practices, focusing on effective sustainability management, mitigating environmental impact, maximising social and economic benefits for the local community, and enriching cultural heritage. Through obtaining this certification, Carlton Hotel Singapore showcases its continual efforts to curtail carbon emissions, prioritise sustainable management practices, and champion innovative solutions.
    “We are delighted to be recognised as one of Singapore’s latest GSTC-certified hotels. This certification marks the beginning of our sustainability journey,” said Mr Darren Ware, General Manager of Carlton Hotel Singapore. “We understand that sustainability is an ongoing endeavour requiring collaboration between the public and the hotel. We are committed to elevating sustainability standards and contributing to Singapore’s transition towards becoming a greener city that welcomes visitors from around the world.”
    To preserve cultural heritage in Singapore and enhance the guest experience, Carlton Hotel Singapore has launched #carltonexplores, inviting guests to explore nearby places of interest and engage with the local community. Guests are encouraged to share their experiences on Instagram with the hashtag #carltonexplores to win a staycation at Carlton Hotel Singapore, including exclusive access to the Premier Club Lounge.
    In addition to its sustainability efforts, Carlton Hotel Singapore has received the prestigious ‘Best Luxury Business Hotel in Singapore’ award at the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2024. This accolade reflects the hotel’s ongoing dedication to excellence in service and creating memorable travel experiences for guests.ADVERTISEMENTAs Carlton Hotel Singapore continues its journey towards sustainability, it remains steadfast in leading the way toward responsible tourism practices and contributing to the preservation of Singapore’s cultural heritage.

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    Vermelho Melides, Christian Louboutin’s first hospitality project to join Relais & Châteaux

    Vermelho Melides, Christian Louboutin’s first hospitality project, is excited to join Relais & Châteaux’s handpicked collection of unique and independent hotels across the world.
    Opened in April 2023, Vermelho is an intimate 13-room hotel set in the village of Melides, deep in Portugal’s Alentejo region. Louboutin, who has a long-standing admiration for Portugal and the area, has spent many weeks designing his collections in the country inspired by the unique light and culture of the people. The name Vermelho, meaning red in Portuguese, is the perfect homage to his signature colour and the design is a tribute to the unique natural beauty and heritage of the region.
    The traditional sky-blue property is decorated with ceramics by sculptor Giuseppe Ducrot and features interiors that are both baroque and joyful, with décor designed by Madalena Caiado. Typically Portuguese, but inspired by Louboutin’s favourite colour, the red tiles lining the floor of the bar come from the famed Azulejos de Azeitao ceramic factory. The hotel’s 13 rooms and suites are decorated with furniture, antiques and objects taken from Louboutin’s own private collection, and most have their own terrace opening onto the garden and swimming pool. The Xtian restaurant serves tasty, bistro-inspired Portuguese cuisine using artisanal ingredients.
    Established 70 years ago, Relais & Châteaux is an association of 580 hotels and restaurants across 65 countries, owned and operated by independent entrepreneurs who are passionate about their craft and committed to forging long lasting relationships with their guest. Members protect and promote the wealth and diversity of the world’s culinary and hospitality traditions, to ensure they continue to thrive. The full list of the 12 new properties joining Relais & Châteaux’s collection can be found here. https://www.relaischateaux.com/us/magazine/the-concierge/news/new-properties-march-2024
    Rates from 400 Euros including breakfast https://www.vermelhohotel.com/ADVERTISEMENT

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    Munich Airport Emerges as Freight Transport Hub Amidst German Decline

    Munich Airport can look back on a successful year in air freight in 2023. According to data from the German Airports Association (ADV), Munich Airport was the only major German airport to record growth in freight transportation in 2023. With a volume of 284,000 tons, the airport registered a year-on-year increase of 6.6%, while the total volume in Germany fell by 7.1%.
    A significant share of this increase is attributable to belly cargo, i.e., goods transported in the cargo hold of passenger aircraft, which grew by as much as 11% at Munich Airport. The direct connections to China, which were resumed in the middle of last year, the new route to Bangalore in southern India, and the four weekly flights to Taipei have also been very well received, especially by the healthy Bavarian export industry.
    Freight volumes continue to soar in 2024: Compared with the same month of the previous year, freight volume increased by 6.5% in January and 10.8% in February. Overall, the volume of freight at Munich Airport is now back to almost 90% of the pre-pandemic level.
    The availability of freight capacity will continue to increase this year. New routes to Seattle, Johannesburg, and Vietnam, as well as additional flights on the schedule – including to Beijing and Osaka – offer industrial and logistics companies in the service area of Munich Airport additional opportunities to transport cargo directly via Munich.
    Munich Airport’s cargo area is particularly appealing with fast turnaround times due to its efficient infrastructure, which enables goods to be transported to the aircraft quickly thanks to short distances. This infrastructure continues to grow: DHL Express plans to open a new building for freight handling in the summer. The airport also has plenty of space for future expansion in the cargo area.ADVERTISEMENT

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    Swissport Joins Airbus’ OpenCargoLab to Shape Future of Air Cargo Handling

    Swissport International participates in Airbus’ OpenCargoLab, joining forces with industry leaders such as KLM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel, CHAMP Cargosystems and Fraport, to develop data-driven concepts for the future of air cargo handling.
    Swissport International AG has joined the OpenCargoLab initiative, leveraging its expertise as the global leader in aviation services to contribute to the development of data-driven processes for air cargo handling jointly with a group of leading industry players. Launched by Airbus, the OpenCargoLab is as a platform to evaluate how digital innovation, including AI and sensor technologies, can pave the way for more efficient air cargo handling.
    “We are proud that Airbus has invited Swissport to represent the global air cargo handling industry in its OpenCargoLab initiative,” says Dirk Goovaerts, Global Cargo Chair and Head of Continental Europe, Middle East and Africa at Swissport International AG. “Being a key member of this initiative underscores our dedication to driving advancements in the air cargo sector, positioning Swissport at the forefront of industry innovation.”
    Swissport will bring its extensive expertise in air cargo handling to the table, supporting the OpenCargoLab group in understanding how to best collect and analyse data during the physical handling of cargo. The aim is to improve the efficiency of the overall process. The initiative extends to support the development of technology for the cargo holds of the new Airbus A350F cargo aircraft, aligning with Airbus’ vision of a “smart freighter.”
    “We are pleased to welcome Swissport to our OpenCargoLab initiative,” says Marvin Ehrmann, Head of Airbus’ OpenCargoLab. “With their in-depth knowledge of air cargo handling services, combined with the expertise of our experienced partners, we aim to drive the air cargo sector towards greater transparency, efficiency, and connectivity.”ADVERTISEMENT

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    IATA and Smart Freight Centre Collaborate to Standardize Air Cargo Emissions Calculation

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Smart Freight Centre (SFC) announced a partnership to provide consistent and transparent CO2 emissions calculations for air cargo shipments. This is an important step for the global air transport sector to advance its decarbonization efforts.
    The two organizations will focus efforts on developing the cargo component of IATA’s CO2 Connect offering, which successfully launched its passenger version in 2022. The IATA CO2 Connect platform uses primary industry data to power highly accurate carbon calculations. The collaboration with the SFC Clean Air Transport Program will promote a common methodology in CO2 emission calculations and ensure accurate and consistent CO2 calculations are distributed to the industry’s biggest shippers and freight forwarders in air cargo, supporting them with pre-shipment and reporting purposes.
    “Our partnership with the Smart Freight Centre will help us to accelerate the development of CO2 Connect for air cargo as the most authoritative tool for carbon calculations. This is important for airlines, shippers and their customers who all need accurate calculations based on real data to support their contributions to global decarbonization efforts,” said Frederic Leger, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Commercial Products & Services, at IATA’s World Cargo Symposium (WCS) in Hong Kong.
    “A key milestone has been reached and this has been a long time in the making. The need for unified emissions data is stronger than ever and this milestone will enable cargo transport service purchasers to make well-founded, long-term decisions. Transparency is key to drive decarbonization investments and activities, encouraging collaborative and synergetic action throughout the value chain. Our partnership with IATA will enable effective collaboration by building trust and exchanging information across the value chain which, in turn, will help in accelerating our ongoing efforts in decarbonizing the aviation industry,” said Andrea Schoen, SFC Director of the Clean Air Transport program.
    Pilot ProjectADVERTISEMENTIATA and SFC are working with Kuehne+Nagel as a pilot customer for IATA CO2 Connect for Cargo to ensure that the tool meets the needs and requirements of freight forwarders and their customers.
    “As a freight forwarder, we can attest to the value that this collaboration will bring to the industry and to our customers.” said Fabiano Piccinno, Global Head of Sustainability Air Logistics at Kuehne+Nagel. “We’re happy to bring our expertise to the table and we look forward to seeing this project paving the way for future sustainable solutions in aviation.”

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    PATA Unveils Comprehensive Visitor Forecasts for Asia Pacific 2024-2026

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    PATA Unveils Comprehensive Visitor Forecasts for Asia Pacific 2024-2026

    Following the release of the PATA Executive Summary Forecasts Report for the years 2024 to 2026 released earlier last month, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) released a more comprehensive Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2024-2026 report, taking a deeper dive into growth projections, focusing on the source market-destination pairs from 2024 to 2026 for each of the three Asia Pacific destination sub-regions. This report covers 39 destinations within Asia Pacific forecasting from 2024 up to 2026 in a series of three possible scenarios.
    PATA CEO Noor Ahmad Hamid points out that, “While most destinations within the Asia Pacific region are rebounding strongly and moving closer to pre-pandemic levels, this forecast report highlights the significant changes as experienced by the individual destinations. Therefore, it is important to understand this trend which will impact the future growth for respective destinations as compared to the overall region.”
    Under the medium scenario, international visitor arrivals (IVAs) to Asia Pacific are expected to increase from 619 million in 2024 to 762 million in 2026, with a recovery rate of 111.6% compared to the 2019 level. Asia will lead the recovery, with visitor arrivals reaching 564.0 million, followed by the Americas with 167.7 million and the Pacific with 30.4 million by 2026, highlighting the region’s resilience and growing potential as a travel destination.
    In interpreting the Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2024-2026 report, it is crucial to note that the data should not be viewed holistically, as destinations are undergoing recovery at varying paces. Each destination has its unique dynamics, contributing to diverse percentage changes in international visitor arrivals. For example, while numerous Pacific destinations are experiencing robust recovery, their numerical figures understandably differ in scale when compared to larger destinations globally. In analysing the forecasted growth, it becomes evident that understanding the nuanced recovery patterns of individual destinations is imperative for a comprehensive perspective on the evolving landscape of tourism in the Asia Pacific region. PATA emphasises the significance of observing the specific recovery rates and trends for each destination, as they shape the overall narrative of the region’s tourism resurgence.
    Out of 39 destinations covered in the report, 34 are predicted to recover to pre-pandemic levels, with Japan and the Maldives topping the fastest-recovering destinations chart. Japan is forecast to welcome 49.3 million visitors by 2026, which is 155% more than the 2019 number. The Maldives is expected to host 2.5 million visitors, indicating a 148% recovery rate to pre-pandemic levels. With this in mind, the visitor arrivals recoveries in the region call for appropriate destination management strategies.ADVERTISEMENTChina, the US, the UK, and Australia are expected to maintain their leading positions as major source markets of IVAs to the Asia Pacific region, all of which are forecast to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2024, fuelled by their economic growth potentials.
    Noor added, “The ramifications for destination marketing organisations (DMOs) to be more agile, flexible and robust to quick changes in the marketplace, especially output from the source market will play a crucial role on which destination will perform better than the other in the coming years. Destination marketeers and policy makers must understand that what they do in 2023, might no longer work from this year onwards, as the travel market shifts expeditiously while consumer buying power depends very much upon user-generated content (UGC). In this regard, understanding the PATA forecast report, which takes into consideration various key factors such as economic indicators, travel capacity, etc., will be crucial.”
    What you will learn from this report:
    Forecast international visitor numbers for Asia Pacific between 2024 and 2026 by destination region, sub-region, and destination, highlighting changing opportunities in the post-COVID era;Forecasts and growth patterns for 39 individual destinations facilitating the development of appropriate strategies over the next three years; andHighlights of the key source markets within each Asia Pacific destination region over the forecast period of 2024 to 2026.The PATA Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2024-2026 is now available at www.pata.org/research-q1v63g6n2dw/p/asia-pacific-visitor-forecasts-2024-2026

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    CampusX and Mews partner up to revolutionize hybrid hospitality in Italy

    Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud that recently surpassed 5,000 customers and won Best PMS at HotelTechAwards 2024, has been chosen by CampusX (CX Campus & Hotel) to power their busy portfolio of hotels and student accommodations.Operating nine campuses and almost 5500 bed spots, CampusX runs the two biggest campuses in Italy, CX Roma Torvergata and CX North of Milan, opening next September. To support a rapid expansion into hybrid hospitality, the team replaced their legacy PMS with Mews, a cloud-based hospitality platform.
    “As CX started growing, we realized just how limiting legacy systems are,” shared Sonia Bastiani, Head of Sales & Distribution at CampusX. “Mews is a much better fit for us. We’re especially happy with the open APIs, an intuitive interface, and the possibility to work with beds as well as rooms.”
    Since switching to Mews, CampusX has noted significant improvement during off-season. Running on a flexible PMS let them target different groups of guests at different periods of time, generating better prices and boosting profitability. The brand is getting the most out of the hybrid model by maximizing their use of assets through Mews Spaces.
    “Innovate, scale and stand out – with the right tools and mindset, hospitality success can be as simple as that,” said Matt Welle, CEO of Mews. “Our award-winning tech and expertise help ambitious hoteliers like CampusX deliver remarkable experiences to students, digital nomads and community seekers, all while operating efficiently and profitably.”
    CampusX aims to create an enjoyable working environment for their staff, and that involves user-friendly training. With Mews, training is well structured and it takes only a few days. Having an easy-to-use system is imperative for a hybrid provider with young employees.ADVERTISEMENTThe team considers integrations vital for their business and values easy connectivity. Mews gives them access to the best hybrid hospitality solutions, from business intelligence to housekeeping.
    “Moving away from expensive and time-consuming integrations has been life-changing,” continues Sonia Bastiani, Head of Sales & Distribution at CampusX. “Technology is saving us a lot of time. We can organize everything better and dedicate more attention to guests.”
    CampusX plans to run 11 campuses on Mews by 2025, thus becoming a leading presence in the Italian market.

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    Frontier Canada Unveils Exciting 2024 Escapes and Social Media Initiatives

    Frontier Canada, a tailor-made tour operator, is unveiling its new lineup of 2024 itineraries focusing on Newfoundland, Quebec, and Ontario. The company aims to offer travelers unique experiences, including visits to remote areas such as Northern Quebec and the Forgotten Coast of Newfoundland. Additionally, Frontier Canada is launching social media campaigns highlighting Atlantic Canada and Ottawa.
    Tailor-made tour operator Frontier Canada is launching an exciting array of 2024 itineraries in Newfoundland, Quebec, and Ontario. Currently running online, the specialist is also enticing travellers through social media campaigns exploring Atlantic Canada and the capital of Ottawa. From rugged coastlines and majestic mountains to cities full of surprises and remote outports that might soon be disappearing, the specialists’ new offerings promise to unlock the wonders of the Great White North.
    Jeremy Timms, Managing Director of Frontier Canada, comments, “2024 is an exceptional year to book a trip to Canada, with peak Northern Lights viewing and the total solar eclipse elevating the country’s natural wonders to a whole new level.  Authentic journeys of discovery: our latest trips visit some of the more remote reaches of this fascinating nation, including Northern Quebec, which is home to the Inuit, and Newfoundland, the province’s Forgotten Coast dotted with tiny isolated communities. We’ve even located some hidden gems in Canada’s capital. From a miniature gallery to an Indigenous cultural agritourism farm, there’s something for everyone’s bucket list in Ottawa.”
    With WestJet set to launch new direct flights of under six hours from London Gatwick to St. John’s, Newfoundland, in May, holidays exploring Canada’s Happy Province will be all the more tempting. The 11-night Newfoundland Circumnavigation Cruise—a new addition to the Frontier Canada collection for 2024—docks in Francois, a car-free remote outpost that is only accessible by boat or helicopter. Hiking through the surrounding hills will undoubtedly give travellers an appetite for the community kitchen parties, with drinks, dancing, and a chance to meet all of its 65 friendly locals, making this a memorable port of call. The Bonavista Peninsula, L’Anse Aux Meadows, Gros Morne National Park, Saint-Pierre and Miquelon—the last piece of French territory in North America—and the First Nations community of Miawpukek are additional highlights.
    The perfect year to visit, 2024, also marks the 75th anniversary of Newfoundland joining Canada, the province once a British colony. Adventure Canada cruise from £8,495pp (two sharing) with Frontier Canada, including cruise accommodation, guided activities, all meals, port and park fees, and return flights. Departing June 16. Starts and ends in St. John’s.ADVERTISEMENT
    Frontier Canada’s Worth The Wander social media campaign is currently putting a spotlight on the whole of Atlantic Canada. This year, Anne of Green Gables: The Musical™ is returning to Prince Edward Island’s Charlottetown Festival (June 19–August 31; Confederation Centre of the Arts), and 2024 will mark the 150th birthday of the novel’s author, Lucy Maud Montgomery (November 30), the province offering inspirational literary tours visiting historic and inspirational sites. In neighbouring Nova Scotia, the southwest region will be abuzz with Acadian culture when Yarmouth’s nine-day Acadian World Congress (August 10–18) rolls around. Combine a visit to both provinces on a tailor-made, bespoke fly-drive. Prices available on request. Follow #WorthTheWander on Facebook and Instagram for more Atlantic Canada updates.

    With magnificent waterways made for cruising, 140 stunning gardens, and more than 497 miles of multi-use pathways, summer is the ideal time to visit Ottawa. Save up to £100 on stays of three nights or more at up to 13 hotels, including the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, and book Frontier Canada’s new 4-night Discover Canada’s Capital Ottawa City Break. The offer applies to travel from July 03 to August 31, 2024. Book by March 31. Subject to availability. T&C’s apply. From £1,495pp (two sharing) with Frontier Canada including all accommodation and return flights. Made for the curious traveller, follow #OhOttawa on Facebook and Instagram to unearth surprises in the city, including the Mādahòkì Indigenous cultural agritourism farm, which hosts festivals to mark every season, and OMG, Ottawa’s miniature gallery. Showcasing artists from Ottawa and beyond, the dollhouse-size art exhibition is curated by Jennifer Kelly with OMG regularly popping up all over the city.

    Nicknamed “Québec’s secret Arctic wonderland,” Frontier Canada is offering wildlife adventures in Nunavik’s uninhabited Gyrfalcon Islands in Ungava Bay. A brand new experience starting this summer, guests of Ungava Polar Eco-Tours will spend six nights hiking, fat-biking, and boating their way around this undiscovered region alongside Inuit guides. While polar bears might be the most exciting wildlife to spot, this remote location offers encounters aplenty, including the chance to view seals, musk ox, and beluga whales. Aside from the abundance of wildlife, the area is renowned for its magnificent Northern Lights displays, and 2024 is an opportune time to visit. From now through October, solar activity will be at the peak of its 11-year cycle, with more intense and impressive displays of Aurora borealis expected during the Solar Maximum. Ungava Polar Ecot
    On April 08, a total solar eclipse will pass over central and eastern Canada. One of the ultimate viewing points, Ontario’s impressive Niagara Falls, is expecting over three minutes of totality starting at 3:18 p.m. Hotels are filling up fast, so Frontier Canada is urging travellers to book now—the tour operator’s four-night Toronto and Niagara Falls Experience, priced from £2,040pp (two sharing), including all accommodation, guided tours, transfers, and return flights. Starts and ends in Toronto. The path of totality also includes other parts of Ontario, along with Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. Prices for tailor-made itineraries available on request.
    Frontier Canada (020 8776 8709; [email protected]; Frontier-Canada.co.uk).  ATOL PROTECTED No 5405 ABTA W3207.our adventure with Frontier Canada from £9,525pp (two sharing) including all accommodation, all meals, guided activities, a direct flight from Montreal to Kuujjuaq, and return flights. Departures August through September. Starts and ends in Montreal.

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