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      SeaWorld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi unveils One Ocean, Abu Dhabi Ocean, MicroOcean and Rocky Point realms

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      SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, the next-generation Marine Life Theme Park set to open its doors on May 23rd of this year, has revealed exciting details around four of its eight immersive realms. SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will take guests on a unique journey to discover the interconnectivity between life on earth and our One Ocean, with the Abu Dhabi Ocean, One Ocean, Rocky Point and MicroOcean realms telling a part of this inspiring story of commitment to conserving our planet.
      Guests will begin their journey at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi in ABU DHABI OCEAN, when they see cascading waterfalls, palm trees, desert greenery, Emirati architecture and hear the sounds of regional music. The park’s education team will be on hand to share knowledge with guests, particularly around the realm’s 30 species, which are native to the UAE such as sea snakes, sea turtles and dugongs. Here, guests can also engage with crustaceans, sharks, and rays in the four touch pools. The legacy of the nation’s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is instilled all throughout this realm, reflected through his respect for the natural world and thirst for knowledge.
      In Abu Dhabi Ocean, guests can also enroll in SeaWorld Abu Dhabi’s parkwide game – S·E·A Guardian Games. This interactive and free competition brings together science, exploration, and adventure in a series of fun and educational challenges across all realms. Winners are uniquely rewarded for their progress along the way, ultimately becoming S·E·A Guardians themselves and advocates for our One Ocean. Abu Dhabi Ocean features two compelling shows in the Al Naham Theater telling enthralling stories of the rich history and fascinating waters of the Arabian Gulf. The realm is also home to the Abu Dhabi Souk, a traditional marketplace with stalls where guests can shop for keepsakes and souvenirs to remember their visit to SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. Guests can dine at Matbakh Ummi, serving authentic Emirati cuisine with a side of the Emirate’s beautiful tradition of hospitality. For eats on-the-go, guests can stop by Dallat Al Bahr for an aromatic Arabic coffee, or snack on freshly fried dough pastries from Lugaima.

      Next stop is the ONE OCEAN realm, which tells many captivating stories of our ocean and acts as the park’s portal to explore all the other realms at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. This realm’s iconic One Ocean Globe, situated in its center, represents the ever-changing flow of energy and nutrients around our planet.ADVERTISEMENTWithin the One Ocean realm, guests will witness One Epic Ocean, a must-see show that takes guests on a journey using immersive multi-media, a fleet of choreographed drones and spatial audio featuring a 360-degree screen standing at an approximate height of 15 meters and wrapping around the 218-meter perimeter of the One Ocean realm. The story follows a young Emirati woman’s adventure with the Arabian Gulf, sparking an epic journey through the Earth’s most fascinating ocean environments and swimming side-by-side with species of all sizes; ultimately sharing the park’s core message; “we are connected to the ocean, and the ocean connects all of us”. The always-active, encapsulating media experience will also show educational modules and immersive scenes from the depths of the sea. In between exploring the park’s realms, guests can plan their SeaWorld Expeditions by registering at the Explorer HQ to enjoy animal encounters and other unique experiences. Those hungry for a quick bite can visit Frozen Treats for everything from ultra-indulgent sundaes to multiflavored ice creams.

      Also, part of this realm, guests can visit the beating heart of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi: the Animal Care Center. This state-of-the-art facility featuring cutting-edge veterinary equipment and technology provides the highest standard of animal welfare based on best practices and standards set by internationally recognized animal welfare organizations. The Animal Care Center invites guests to observe the park’s expert team of veterinarians and animal care specialists providing dedicated care to animals, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing through daily practices, regular check-ups, and routine procedures.
      After One Ocean comes ROCKY POINT – a beautiful hidden cove where seals and sea lions can be seen resting on rocks and swimming around their stunning surroundings. The realm features state-of-the-art technology such as an Advanced Animal Lighting System (AALS) that recreates night/day and seasonal light cycles like those found in USA’S Pacific Northwest. Intricately designed to provide an enriching experience for the sea lions and seals, the dynamic habitat features various species of fish and spaces where the animals can play, hide and rest providing them with the stimulation and comfort that they need to thrive.
      At the Rocky Point Amphitheater, everyone is invited to witness an incredible Sea Lion Presentation. The story features sea lions, seals and birds and follows a group of local park rangers as they share with guests the playful nature of these unique animals. Rocky Point offers an authentic boardwalk snacking experience with Pretzel Point, where guests can indulge in a variety of freshly baked warm pretzels while they take in the sights and sounds of the marvelous habitat.
      From the One Ocean portal, guests can also venture into MICROOCEAN, where small is BIG! By passing through a series of colorful arches and “Shrinkerators,” guests start to feel like they’re shrinking while the underwater life grows bigger and more impressive around them, eventually revealing the colorful and playful world of MicroOcean. Designed specifically for kids, this realm invites young explorers to experience the vital role of some of the ocean’s smallest inhabitants through engaging and educational interactives, dynamic experiments, and fun play structures such as the Kelp Climb and the Explorer’s Sea Base. In this whimsical realm, little ones can experience life as plankton, the smallest and most powerful living organism in the ocean, and explore an exciting underwater world filled with BIG joy, energy and impact.

      MicroOcean is home to four family friendly rides: OctoZoom!, Jelly Plunge, Turtle Twist and Eel Racer – each taking guests on an adventure in this microscopic underwater world. Guests should keep a lookout for friendly characters, whether it’s Krill Dude and his musical show with clams and barnacles or the quirky Sea Stars that pulse, expand, and shapeshift around the realm. Also, within MicroOcean is Bitsy Bites – a dining outlet perfect for guests to fuel up on their favorite foods between big (or small) adventures, including pizza, chicken fingers and slushies. Additionally, micro-shoppers can enjoy an array of plush animals, fun toy assortments and apparel available at MicroOcean’s retail outlet, Squirts.
      YAS ISLAND was voted World’s Leading Theme Park Destination 2022 at 2022 World Travel Awards https://www.worldtravelawards.com/profile-35642-yas-island
      For more information and to book your tickets to experience SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, visit www.seaworldabudhabi.com

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      Baker to the Stars, Mich Turner MBE, Opens Little Venice Cake Company at Atlantis the Royal

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      Atlantis The Royal – Little Venice Cake Company Mich Turner & Tim Kelly, Executive Managing Director, Atlantis Resorts and Residences
      Nestled in the heart of the newly launched, ultra-luxury destination resort, Atlantis The Royal, Little Venice Cake Company has officially open its doors for guests to enjoy an array of spectacular cake experiences from the signature atelier. Internationally renowned, the cake atelier has a worldwide reputation for creating indulgent, bespoke cakes with unrivalled prestige and refined opulence.
      Located at the galleria level in Atlantis The Royal, next to the entrance of Gastronomy, guests will be greeted by the beautiful glass-fronted show kitchen and masterclass space, inspired by Mich’s own home in the British Countryside. The unique chandelier within the kitchen features orbs of white, representing pearls, a favourite of Mich’s and a nod to the late Queen Elizabeth II. Designed to feel stately yet homely, the atelier features a beautifully appointed retail space and consultation room and shelving displaying a selection of bespoke and rare teas and chinaware.
      Established in 1999, the Little Venice Cake Company is London’s leading designer of spectacular couture cakes for all occasions.  The company has created over 30,000 cakes for celebrities, private individuals and international royalty since its inception, and its cakes have retailed through the likes of Harrods, Fortnum & Mason, Harvey Nichols, Liberty and now, Atlantis The Royal. Hallmarked by their handcraftsmanship, the Little Venice Cake Company’s desserts have travelled the world and graced the most luxurious high tables of public figures such as Pierce Brosnan, Paul McCartney, Emma Thompson and David Beckham. Now, for the very first time, the diners of UAE will be able to visit the Little Venice Cake Company atelier in Atlantis The Royal.

      Offering a range of premium services and cakes, the Little Venice Cake Company has something for everyone. Different collections of cakes, cupcakes and slices are available for guests to take away and enjoy at home or in their room in Atlantis The Royal. Signatures include a Raspberry, Rose and Pistachio cupcake and the deliciously rich Queen Elizabeth II Date cake made with Medjool dates which are both exclusive to the atelier in Dubai.ADVERTISEMENTThe Little Venice Cake Company will also be launching a couture service this year which will be utterly bespoke and by appointment only. Guests will be invited into the Royal consultation room, the inner sanctum of the Little Venice Cake Company, to have a design consultation with a couture cake tasting, paired with the specially blended Tregothnan Estate teas. Their cakes will be designed with them taking every element of their ideas and celebration into consideration for a completely bespoke cake. This discreet service will be unlike anything found elsewhere in the region and will result in some of the most ornate cakes in the Middle East. 
      As well as the mouth-watering sweet treats, the atelier at the Little Venice Cake Company also showcases a collection of non-edible premium British craft items to complement the cakes and sweet treats on offer. The exclusive collections in the atelier of Atlantis The Royal include truffles and fine chocolates from Prestat London, an everyday China collection by William Edwards and bespoke couture atelier handcrafted chinaware by Royal Crown Derby.  As well as this, visitors to the Little Venice Cake Company will have exclusive access to blended teas from the Tregothnan estate in Cornwall including two fine teas – a Single Estate Royal Atelier tea and a First Flush tea and silverware by the Royal Family’s silversmiths Thomas Lyte.
      Chef Mich Turner comments, “Visitors travel to Dubai with an expectation and appreciation of some of the best food in the world whether it’s home-grown talent or international culinary chefs. For Little Venice Cake Company, the opportunity to bring our style, our design and our hand-crafted cakes to a market where there really is a celebration and appreciation of the culinary world is exciting.”
      Timothy Kelly, Executive Managing Director, Atlantis Resorts and Residences comments “Mich Turner MBE is the ultimate authority in the baking world. Often referred to as The Queen of Couture Cakes, Mich is an award-winning entrepreneur, founder of the prestigious Little Venice Cake Company and author of seven internationally published books – the most recent “Everyday Bakes to Showstopper Cakes.”
      A qualified food scientist, Mich started her career as a Bakery and Patisserie Buyer at Harvey Nichols. Since founding Little Venice Cake Company in 1999, Mich has also featured as a baking authority on television shows across the world including a judge on ITV’s Britain’s Best Bakery, as well as The Apprentice, Heston’s Feasts, Saturday Kitchen, This Morning and The Today Show USA. In 2010, Mich received an MBE for her services to the catering industry with further recognition from her industry in 2018 when Mich was awarded the Freedom of the City of London and became an ambassador for the GREAT campaign.

      The Little Venice Cake Company is open daily from 10:00am – 8:00pm. To find out more about the Little Venice Cake Company log onto www.atlantis.com/dubai/dining/littlevenicecakecompany or call +971 4 426 2150. Alternatively, check us out on social media @littlevenicecakedubai
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      Global Hotel Alliance launches GREEN COLLECTION featuring 14 Kempinski Hotels

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      AE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands including founding member Kempinski Hotels, has launched its Green Collection, bringing under one umbrella nearly 200 hotels, resorts and palaces operated by GHA hotel brands that are demonstrating their commitment to protecting people and the planet.14 Kempinski Hotels are featured within this new collection including iconic hotels such as Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin or The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore.
      Every Green Collection property has attained at least one certification from a globally recognised environmental organisation, with EarthCheck, Green Growth 2050, Green Key and Green Globe among the 15 leading certification bodies represented, and each requiring hotels to meet the highest international standards for sustainability initiatives and performance, with regular third-party audits conducted to retain certification.
      Achieving certification demonstrates a hotel’s long-term pledge to upholding these standards, with each Green Collection property being a pioneer of practices that preserve the natural environment and benefit local communities in the destinations where they operate.
      Kempinski Hotels aims to measure 100% of energy emissions across all properties by the end of this year and has set out to fully implement science-based targets for emissions reductions aligned with the Paris Agreement by the end of next year. The luxury hospitality firm is rolling out the EarthCheck Certified programme across its portfolio, with participating hotels actively monitoring and reporting the environmental and social impacts from their operations, including energy and water consumption, carbon footprint, waste generation, community engagement and more. Economic concerns addressed by EarthCheck include employment conditions, support for the local economy, use of fair-trade goods and services, and recognition of the seasonality of revenue streams.
      With 69% of travellers actively seeking sustainable travel options in 2023, according to a recent World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) report, Green Collection meets this accelerating demand, empowering the 24 million members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme to make conscious and responsible travel choices. In 2022, members demonstrated their preference for Green Collection hotels, which contributed to 32% in stays, 39% in nights, 47% in room revenue and 49% in total revenue.ADVERTISEMENTTo celebrate the launch of the Green Collection, GHA DISCOVERY is giving back to the causes important to members and its hotel brands. For every Green Collection hotel booking made on www.ghadiscovery.com or the GHA DISCOVERY mobile app before the end of April 2023 and completed by 31st July 2023, GHA will donate US$5 to the charities it supports as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility Programme, which includes Environmental Protection, Healthcare & Wellbeing, Children & Youth Programmes, and Animal Welfare.
      For more information on Green Collection, including the full list of globally recognised certifying bodies, and examples of how GHA hotel brands are making a difference, visit www.ghadiscovery.com/explore-green-collection.

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      EASYJET 2070: THE FUTURE TRAVEL REPORT

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      EASYJET 2070: THE FUTURE TRAVEL REPORT

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      3D printed buffet food, heartbeat passports and time travelling holiday experiences; a new report released today reveals the predictions for how we will travel and enjoy our holidays in 50 years’ time.
      The ground-breaking report, commissioned by airline easyJet, forecasts innovations in airport journeys, air travel, accommodation, and holiday experiences.
      The easyJet 2070: The Future Travel Report was authored by a group of leading academics and futurists, including Professor Birgitte Andersen of Birkbeck, University of London and CEO of Big Innovation Centre; Dr Melissa Sterry, design scientist and complex systems theorist; and renowned futurists Shivvy Jervis and Dr Patrick Dixon, as well as Director of Transport Systems at Cranfield University, Professor Graham Braithwaite and Nikhil Sachdeva, Principal for aerospace and defence and sustainable aviation at consultancy Roland Berger.
      easyJet 2070: The Future Travel Report highlights include:
      The airport journey and air travel experience will be revolutionised by technological advances:ADVERTISEMENTHeartbeat and biometric passports will replace the traditional passport, for passengers to breeze through their airport. Much like fingerprints and the retina, every person’s cardiac signature is unique. Passengers’ heartbeat signatures and biometric details will be logged on a global system in the same way finger-print scanning technology works today.

      Ergonomic and biomimetic sensory plane seats will become the norm, with smart materials adapting to passengers’ body shape, height, weight, and temperature, providing the ultimate tailored comfort flying experience
      Inflight entertainment will be beamed directly in front of passenger’s eyes, via optoelectronic devices, replacing the need for onboard screens or downloading movies before you fly
      e-VTOL air taxis will do away with the airport car park shuttle – the journey to the airport will be quicker and more convenient than ever before with 85% of passengers arriving by e-VTOLs from their homes to the terminal.
      As technology advances, we will see significant advances in the accommodation experience abroad:
      3D printed hotel buffet food will allow holidaymakers to 3D print whatever they want to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while reducing food waste.
      Subterranean hotels built into the fabric of the earth that are super energy efficient and at one with the environment
      All hotel rooms will be smart rooms with beds already pre-made to exactly desired firmness, ambient temperatures and favourite music playing based upon preferences you select in advance of booking the holiday
      A holographic personal holiday concierge will accompany holidaymakers to provide up to date destination information and assistance throughout their stay
      3D printed, recyclable holiday clothes on arrival at the hotel will remove the need for suitcases and fast holiday fashion as travellers can print the clothes required in their hotel rooms, tailored to their perfect fit and style, and recycle the materials for the next guest to enjoy.
      Human powered hotels which harvest energy from its guests’ footsteps in order to generate power
      Innovations in experiences and activities in destination will be on offer to travellers:
      ‘Time-travelling’ holiday experiences – tomorrow’s travellers will be able to holiday in past by wearing haptic suits at historical sites that enable them to immerse themselves in live historical surroundings marveling wonders of the ancient world like the Colossus of Rhodes during a stroll in Rhodes Town, or cheering among the crowds of the original Olympic Games in Ancient Greece.
      Try before you buy – bionic and Meta holiday previews ahead of going on holiday that allow you to experience locations before booking your holiday
      Underwater ‘sea-faris’ – aquatic adventures onboard submarines for tourists deep beneath the sea discovering marine life in under water marine parks
      Local language in-ear devices will be available to take on holiday to translate the local language in real time and enable us to speak the local lingo
      E-foiling, cable skiing and flyboarding will become the norm on offer for rent on the beach front, truly taking water sports to another level.
      Four of the expert predictions have been brought to life in incredibly detailed renders, showcasing how travel could look in 2070.
      The impressive visuals depict travellers using their unique heartbeats to get through security at the airport, as well as a new way of flying as aircraft are fitted with adaptable, biomimetic seats, with entertainment beamed directly into their eyes. Other images show holidaymakers viewing a true-to-life Colossus of Rhodes wearing haptic suits, and selecting delicious 3d printed food, personalised to their tastes.
      The four images and animations have been presented in a new video, fronted by acclaimed science TV presenter Dallas Campbell, which sees him discussing what these predictions could mean for what air travel could look like for travellers of the future.
      Brits were also asked to choose which of the experts’ predictions they would most like to see become a reality, with nine in ten (90%) of British adults saying they were excited or intrigued by what technological advances would make travelling look like in 50 years’ time.
      Three quarters (75%) of Brits say that these technological advances would make them more likely to go on holiday in the future.

      The survey of 2,000 British adults revealed that that biometric heartbeat passports and time-travelling holiday experiences, are the advancements in travel that the nation would most like to see happen by 2070.
      Top 15 Travel predictions Brits would most like to see become a reality when it comes:
      ‘Time-travelling’ holiday experiences via haptic suits that allow you to visit historical sites but see how life would have played out many years ago (i.e.: seeing Colossus of Rhodes in 280BC) 42%
      Seamless airport security – using biometric heartbeat passports 38%
      Under water ‘sea-faris’ taking tourists on aquatic adventures to the depths of the ocean 32%
      Subterranean hotels built into the fabric of the earth that are super energy efficient and at one with the environment 26%
      Smart hotels with personalised holiday rooms – that adapt and configure to travelers needs and wants on arrival   25%
      In-ear devices will be available to take on holiday to translate the local language in real time and enable us to speak the local lingo 24%
      ‘Try before you buy’ bionic and Metaverse holiday previews will provide holidaymakers with a virtual experience allowing them to see, hear, smell and feel a destination before booking 23%
      Ergonomic and biomimetic sensory plane seats that adapt to passengers’ body shape, weight and temperature providing ultimate comfort 20%
      3D printed hotel buffet food serving up any all-inclusive breakfast, lunch and dinner that holidaymakers desire – and reducing food waste 19%
      Inflight entertainment beamed directly in front of passengers’ eyes, doing away with the need to download shows before you fly or the need for onboard TV screens 18%
      Week-long holiday package trips to the moon 17%
      e-VTOL air taxis taking passengers from home to the airport terminal, as well as ferrying holidaymakers around city locations abroad 14%
      Autonomous rent-a-car services on location – driverless hire vehicles that ferry travellers around their holiday destination 13%
      Digital holographic personal concierge – accompanying holidaymakers to provide up-to-date destination information and advice 11%
      3D printed recyclable holiday clothes available on arrival at hotel, doing away with suitcases 10%
      Speaking about the report, easyJet CEO Johan Lundgren said:
      “Innovation is in our DNA and we’re always challenging ourselves to think big and look at how we can make travel even easier for people all across Europe, both today and for generations to come. From biometric heartbeat passports to time-travelling holiday experiences, travel in 2070 is likely to be very different and exciting indeed.”
      TV presenter Dallas Campbell, who has brought the predictions to life in a new video, said:
      “Some of the predictions in easyJet’s new report are absolutely astonishing – a personal favourite is the idea of being able to travel back in time through haptic suits, I’d love to be able to experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere of the very first Olympic Games. With everything from the airport, aircraft and destinations set to evolve, travelers are in for some amazing developments as the travel industry continues the evolve and thrive.”
      Heading up the report, Professor Birgitte Andersen of Birkbeck College, said:
      “This next 50 years will bring the largest technological advances we have ever seen in travel and tourism. Aspects of how we holiday will be transformed beyond recognition; in the future holidaymakers will be queuing at the hotel buffet to have their breakfast omelettes and fry-ups 3D printed by machines, our heartbeat will become our passport, and in-ear devices will translate the local language in real time and enable us to speak the local lingo. Looking forward, by the year 2070 the destinations we fly to, the type of accommodation we stay in, and the experiences we have, will have changed immeasurably.”
      The full report is available to download at https://mediacentre.easyjet.com/story/15734

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      Turkish Technic, one of the most prominent players in the global aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector, released its financial results for 2022, which marked successful growth and solid strategic acceleration. The company recorded a 37 percent growth compared to the previous year with 1,42 billion USD in revenue and increased its market share to 1.9 percent, reaching the highest growth rate and revenue in the company’s history.
      Expanding its capacity and capabilities to meet the needs of the aviation sector, Turkish Technic added new achievements to its service portfolio in 2022. The company has completed base maintenance operations for Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 aircraft for the first time during the year and carried out its first Boeing 777-300ER landing gear overhaul. Adding 1.193 aircraft part numbers to its capability in 2022, the MRO leader expanded its maintenance-repair capabilities and the range of services it offers its customers.
      On the 2022 performance of the company, Turkish Technic Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat said: “To meet the growing needs of the aviation industry, we continuously increase our capacity and capabilities and continue to provide high-quality maintenance-repair services to our local and international customers. Closing 2022 with 1,42 billion USD in revenue and 119 million USD in operational profit, we achieved remarkable success in our company’s history. We thank our customers for their confidence in our company and extend our gratitude to our colleagues for their dedication and effort.”
      Supporting component and aircraft maintenance operations of many airline companies spread over a large geographical area, Turkish Technic provided base maintenance services to 649 aircraft, completed overhaul operations of 221 landing gears and serviced over 119.000 components throughout 2022.

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      Airbus Final Assembly Line in China delivers its first A321neo

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      Airbus has delivered the first A321neo aircraft assembled at its Final Assembly Line Asia (FAL Tianjin) to China’s Juneyao Air in Tianjin, China. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and features 207 comfortable seats, 8 in Business and 199 in Economy class. Its delivery flight is to use a ten percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend in support of the green aviation strategy in China.  “Since we announced the commissioning of the first A321 aircraft at FAL Tianjin last November, the relevant final assembly activities and tests went on smoothly, showcasing the maturity of FAL Tianjin to quickly adapt to new products,” said George Xu, Airbus Executive Vice President and Airbus China CEO. “The successful delivery of the first A321 aircraft enables Airbus to honour the popularity of the aircraft for the China market and beyond – and the consistent trust and support from our customers. Airbus continues to expand and enhance its comprehensive cooperation with China’s aviation industry, underlining its long-term commitment to China to ensure customer proximity while supporting the global commercial aircraft production ramp-up.”
      Airbus has four A320 Family final assembly facilities around the world: Hamburg, Germany; Toulouse, France; Tianjin, China; and Mobile, United States. With the conversion of the Tianjin facility last year, and with the newest facility about to complete its transformation in Toulouse, the global industrial system will be fully A321-capable, creating flexibility and agility to meet Airbus’ ramp up objectives and the rising market success of the A321 model.
      Inaugurated in 2008, the FAL in Tianjin was the first Airbus commercial aircraft assembly line outside Europe. In the same year, the first aircraft sections arrived on site. Since its first A320 delivery in 2009, Airbus’ FAL in Tianjin has delivered more than 600 aircraft over its 14 years in operation. The A321neo is the longest-fuselage member of Airbus’ best-selling, single-aisle A320 Family, comfortably seating as many as 244 passengers, with a longest range reaching 4,700nm/8,700km. Featuring the widest single-aisle cabin in the sky, the A320neo Family offers at least 20 percent reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 as well as a 50 percent noise reduction compared to previous generation aircraft, thanks to incorporating the very latest technologies including new generation engines and Sharklets. By the end of January 2023, the A320neo Family had received over 8,600 firm orders from more than 130 customers worldwide.
      @Airbus #AirbusChina #A321

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      With ALL PLUS, Accor reinvents its frequent traveler subscription cards

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      Following the successful launch of its ground-breaking subscription cards in China and Brazil, Accor announces the revitalization of the ibis BUSINESS and BUSINESS PLUS frequent traveler cards through the creation of ALL PLUS ibis and ALL PLUS Voyageur. 
      A true accelerator of the Accor Live Limitless loyalty program, ALL PLUS provides frequent business & leisure travelers peace of mind when it comes to finding the best price, unlocking last-minute room availability or accelerating status. ALL PLUS Voyageur members benefit from a 20% discount across 10 Luxury & Premium hotel brands and 15% discount in 9 Midscale & Economy brands. Focusing on the Economy segment, the ALL PLUS ibis card offers a 15% discount in the ibis family brands: ibis, ibis Styles & ibis budget.

      Since one in three business stays is booked 2 to 7 days in advance, ALL PLUS includes booking priority unlocking a room up to 2 days prior to arrival, even if the hotel is fully booked. In this spirit of providing the most elevated treatment to our customers, ALL PLUS leverages the richness of our loyalty program, ALL – Accor Live Limitless and upgrades each subscriber immediately to a minimum of Silver status.
      Through the deep refresh of its frequent traveler subscription product line, Accor aims to gain further market share in the new bleisure market combining business and leisure activities under one roof, shortening booking lead-time and extending length of stays. This product also enables the Group to position participating hotels as go to destinations for business trips and ‘work from anywhere’ locations.  ADVERTISEMENT
      “Off the back of our industry acclaimed loyalty program, ALL – Accor Live Limitless, we wanted to craft regional subscription products which would resonate with today’s traveler. These cards provide access to our best hospitality brands at the highest rational value when booking on ALL.com or App” said Mehdi HEMICI, Chief Loyalty & E-Commerce Officer.

      “After 10 years of existence, it was time for paid BUSINESS cards to embrace the bleisure & ‘work from anywhere’ growing trends. Simpler, stronger and better embedded with the core loyalty program, ALL PLUS provides companies of all size, friends, couples and families the best way to enjoy 4,000 properties across 100 countries” added Maxime GAREAU, Vice President Global Membership Subscription. 

      The Asia Pacific & India Accor Plus cards will both continue their growth trajectory and be rebranded within the ALL PLUS Family in 2024.

      To learn more about ALL PLUS, visit our website here https://all.accor.com/loyalty-program/all-plus/index.fr.shtml

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      Marriott International Celebrates 1,000 Hotels in Asia Pacific

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      Marriott International, Inc. has announced the milestone opening of its 1,000th hotel in Asia Pacific, signaling its continued confidence in the long-term growth potential of the region. The company entered the region nearly 50 years ago and has steadily increased its Asia Pacific footprint.The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne is the company’s 1000th property in Asia Pacific and marks the brand’s entry into the Australian city, showcasing a contemporary aesthetic, renowned service, and panoramic views above the city skyline.
      The company anticipates adding 100 hotels – roughly two hotels per week – in Asia Pacific in 2023, expanding its footprint in key Asia Pacific markets including Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, China, and India.
      “The opening of Marriott International’s 1000th hotel in Asia Pacific is a true milestone, underscoring our confidence in the overall travel outlook, our ability to take hospitality to new heights with our associates and owners, and the power of Marriott Bonvoy in 2023 and beyond,” said Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific (excluding Greater China), Marriott International. “We’re particularly thrilled to be expanding our footprint in new and emerging markets.”
      “Being able to celebrate the opening of Marriott’s 1000th hotel in Asia Pacific is a testament to our vision for growth in the years to come in the region,” commented Yibing Mao, President, Greater China, Marriott International. “Greater China represents over half of the portfolio in terms of rooms in Asia Pacific and remains a strategic and vibrant market with tremendous growth potential. Together with the other markets in the region, the opportunities are exciting, and we look forward to building on this noteworthy milestone.”
      Strengthening Portfolio in Asia PacificGrowth in Asia Pacific is expected across multiple brand portfolio segments, anchored by the award-winning Marriott Bonvoy® travel program, a significant driver of hotel guest loyalty and occupancy rates.ADVERTISEMENTLuxury Leads with Distinct Debuts – Across Marriott International’s luxury brand portfolio, 12 additional properties are expected to open in popular and emerging Asia Pacific destinations by the end of 2023. Notable openings include: The Ritz-Carlton brand’s refined elegance is set to expand in Japan with the country’s sixth Ritz-Carlton opening in Fukuoka. The Ritz-Carlton Reserve is slated to debut in the mountain valley of Jiuzhaigou in China with the opening of Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve. Luxury lifestyle brand, W Hotels, expects to celebrate its third hotel in Australia with the opening of W Sydney and plans to debut in Macau’s Studio City. JW Marriott anticipates delivering mindful experiences in captivating destinations from Jeju Island, South Korea, to Xi’an, China and Goa, India.
      Pronounced Premium Presence – Marriott International’s premium brand portfolio includes Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Westin, Le Méridien, the Autograph Collection, and more. The company expects over 30 additions this year in Asia Pacific across this brand segment. Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, the company’s most global brand, continues its transformation momentum in the region by exemplifying its modernized design concept with upcoming openings planned in destinations including Kagoshima in Japan and Colombo in Sri Lanka. The company’s leading wellness brand, Westin Hotels & Resorts, anticipates adding five hotels in Asia Pacific, including its debut in Manila, Philippines. In addition, the Autograph Collection intends to add its first hotel in Thailand with Madi Paidi, Bangkok.
      Select Service Scales – Marriott’s select service portfolio continues to drive growth in the region, accounting for nearly 50 percent of planned openings in 2023. Marriott’s select service brands provide a wide-range of offerings across well-established brands such as Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, AC Hotels and Moxy Hotels. Fairfield by Marriott, known for its calm aesthetic and thoughtfully simple design, anticipates adding 19 properties in Asia Pacific, including seven hotels in the prefectures of Japan, eight hotels in Greater China and two hotels each in India and Indonesia. Courtyard by Marriott expects to add 11 new hotels, delivering smart design and modern comfort to both business and leisure travelers in cities such as Hangzhou, China; Bangkok, Thailand; Malacca, Malaysia and Shillong, India.
      Marriott Bonvoy Celebrates 1000th MilestonePoints – In celebration of the 1000th hotel in Asia Pacific, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn 1,000 bonus points and an additional Elite Night Credit. Promotional details and registration: www.marriottbonvoy.com/earntwice
      Cheers! – Guests will also be able to join in the celebration by enjoying a specially created limited edition celebratory beverage – The Melb-presso 1000 – inspired by the coffee culture of Melbourne with a nod to Marriott’s 1000th hotel milestone in Asia Pacific. The beverage will be available through April 23, 2023 in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions across all 1,000 Marriott International hotels and resorts in Asia Pacific.

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