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      Amaala unveils first hotel brand with focus on luxury and longevity

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      Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, Amaala and The Red Sea, has today announced a partnership with leading longevity clinic and wellness brand, Clinique La Prairie.The partnership involves the development of a high-end 36,115 sqm Clinique La Prairie Health Resort within Amaala, which is located on Saudi Arabia’s north-western coastline. The exclusive resort will offer 13 villas, as well as housing 52 rooms and suites.
      “Clinique La Prairie’s world-renowned facilities and health and wellness experiences, set against Saudi Arabia’s extraordinary natural landscapes, will take our visitors on transformative personal journeys inspired by arts, wellness, and the purity of the Red Sea. The resort’s subtle beauty – a product of Islamic architecture and modern craftmanship – will deliver a serene place in which to unwind, meditate and rejuvenate,” said John Pagano, Group CEO, Red Sea Global.
      Exceptional architecture
      Clinique La Prairie’s approach to wellbeing prioritizes longevity. This is symbolized by the central “Longevity Plaza” leading to four distinctive areas of the resort corresponding to each one of the property’s pillars – medical care, nutrition, movement and wellbeing. These sections will host a vast array of activities and facilities, including all the latest technologies developed over 90 years by Clinique La Prairie to enable clients to live a longer, healthier, and fuller life.
      The resort also features a diagnostics lab, museum, beach club, workshop and training rooms, private dining space, and even a cooking school, ensuring visitors can embark on an inimitable journey of rejuvenation and self-discovery.ADVERTISEMENT
      Landscaping around the property is vital to architect John Heah’s vision for the resort. Idyllic gardens are used to establish a sense of place and tranquility and add to the connected journey for visitors.
      Taking guests to a new state of mind
      Clinique La Prairie has a unique approach to wellbeing, combining leading preventative medicine, genetics and epigenetics with bespoke lifestyle and nutrition plans always grounded in the latest sciences.  Using the CLP Longevity MethodTM, medical specialists and holistic experts will provide guests with highly personalized revitalizing, immune-boosting and transformative itineraries over one week or longer stays, to embrace health and life to its fullest potential.
      The clinic’s expert will work to slow time, as well as restore visitors’ internal balance and remedy a wide range of conditions, including fatigue, anxiety, digestive disorders, insomnia, diabetes and more. Cutting-edge science and ancient healing practices combine to offer holistic practices.
      Clinique La Prairie will offer synergistic treatments to rejuvenate inside and out. The medical pillar will include advanced diagnostics lab and radiology, physio, neuroscience, dermo, aesthetics, and dentistry. On the wellbeing side the destination will provide cryochamber, hyperbaric suites, IV infusion and a series of next-generation therapies to be unveiled, all of which contribute to Amaala’s standing as a distinctive wellness destination.

      Respecting surrounding environments
      Sustainability is a cornerstone of Amaala, with the entire destination set to be powered by 100% renewable energy. Respect for flora and fauna also runs through every aspect of the resort’s design. For instance, Amaala’s buildings have been brought around 100 meters back from the coastline to avoid interference with the natural habitat of the Red Sea’s fragile turtle populations. Lighting is also carefully used to protect the night sky and limit the impact of artificial light on wildlife.
      Simone Gibertoni, CEO of Clinique La Prairie, stated: “At Amaala, we are creating the most important Health and Longevity-focused resort ever developed. We’re delighted to be building our very first full-scale destination in such an extraordinary setting and to help bring Red Sea Global’s vision of regenerative, ultra-luxury tourism to life.”

      Phase one of the destination is well underway and expects to welcome its first guests in 2024. It will consist of eight resorts offering upwards of 1,300 hotel keys.
      Upon completion, Amaala will be home to more than 3,000 hotel rooms across 25 hotels, and approximately 900 luxury residential villas, apartments, and estate homes, alongside high-end retail establishments, fine dining, wellness, and recreational facilities.

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      easyJet and easyJet holidays launch February Payday Sale

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      The best thing about February, besides the heavily discounted chocolate from the 14th onwards, is that payday comes early, and this month easyJet and easyJet holidays have launched special sales with super savings to make the deal sweeter.
      The UK’s fastest-growing tour operator, easyJet holidays, is offering customers up to £200* off their next holiday with a special payday promo. Customers can use the promocode FEBSAVER for £200* off with a minimum spend of £2000, and £100 off with a minimum spend of £800. The offer is valid on all bookings made until 23:00 on Tuesday 28 February 2023 and can be used on all packages available on the website for travel until 31 October 2023 (inclusive).
      So, whether it’s a beach-front all-inclusive with its own waterpark for a fun family vacay this summer, or a mate-cation to an easyJet holidays adults-only luxury hotel for a boujee break, there’s a package perfect for every need. All easyJet holidays packages include 23kgs of luggage per person, flights and transfers on all beach holidays. On top of that, all packages are covered by the package provider’s industry-leading Protection Promise.
      And for those hunting for a great deal on flights, easyJet currently has 10% off 100,000 seats on selected flights throughout March. Book up until 23:00 on Tuesday 28 February 2023 to enjoy discounted fares on hundreds of routes and enjoy a great value last minute break to Europe, North Africa or the Middle East.
      Customers can make the most of the late ski season with a trip to the Alps, or seek out the sun and head to Greece, Italy, Southern Spain or the Canary Islands with daytime temperatures reaching 21 °C. March is also prime time for a city break; explore all the sights of Venice, Milan and Berlin and avoid the crowds.ADVERTISEMENTDiscounted seats from airports across the U.K. are available to book from today, Thursday 23 February 2023, until 23:00 on Tuesday 28 February 2023 at easyJet.com or via the mobile app from just £17.99* including:
      London Gatwick to Ibiza, Mallorca and Rhodes from £20.99*, Lyon, Turin, Bologna and Toulouse from £20.99*London Luton to Faro, Malaga, Venice and Lanzarote from £17.99*, Amsterdam, Berlin, Milan and Agadir from £19.99*, Lyon and Innsbruck from £20.99*Bristol to Paris, Alicante, Geneva, Salzburg, Faro and Heraklion from £20.99*Manchester to Copenhagen and Turin from £20.99*, Faro and Alicante from £21.99*Liverpool to Belfast, Isle of Man and Jersey from £20.99*Edinburgh to Amsterdam, Grenoble and Fuerteventura from £20.99*Glasgow to Belfast and Birmingham from £20.99*Belfast to Jersey, Mallorca and Gran Canaria from £20.99*Book with easyJet holidays (www.easyjet.com/en/holidays tel: 0330 365 5005):
      easyJet holidays offers seven nights at 5* Aquasis Deluxe Resort and Spa in Bodrum on an All Inclusive Plus basis for £429 per person including 23kg of luggage per person, transfers and flights from Bristol on 13 April 2023.easyJet holidays offers seven nights at the 4* Apollo Beach in Rhodes on a Half Board basis for £369 per person including 23kg of luggage per person, transfers and flights from London Gatwick on 20 April 2023.easyJet holidays offers seven nights at the 3* Pueblo Torviscas in Tenerife on a Self Catering basis for £351 per person including 23kg of luggage per person, transfers and flights from London Gatwick on 2 May 2023.easyJet holidays offers seven nights at 4* Alfagar Alto da Colina in the Algarve on a Bed & Breakfast basis for £450 per person including 23kg of luggage per person, transfers and flights from London Luton on 15 April 2023.easyJet holidays offers seven nights at 3* Hotel Alameda in Benidorm on a Full Board basis for £414 per person including 23kg of luggage per person, transfers and flights from Liverpool on 14 April 2023.easyJet holidays offers three nights at the 4* Catalonia Plaza Cataluna in Barcelona on a Room Only basis for £352 per person including 23kg of luggage per person and flights from London Luton on 8 May 2023.easyJet holidays offers three nights at 5* Grandior Hotel Prague in Prague on a Bed & Breakfast basis for £374 per person including 23kg of luggage per person and flights from Manchester on 17 April 2023.easyJet holidays offers three nights at the 3* Du Bois in Paris on a Room Only basis for £377 per person including 23kg of luggage per person and flights from Bristol on 15 April 2023.Paul Bixby, easyJet holidays’ Commercial Director said:
      “We know that with warmer climates on the horizon our customers are already looking to book their next adventure. So, we’re pleased to launch our February payday sale with up to £200 off package holidays to help our customers get even better deals on already unbeatable value.”
      Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK Country Manager, said:
      “We are delighted to be offering 10% off 100,000 seats on selected flights throughout March, providing our customers in the UK with an opportunity to take advantage of some amazing fares. Whether they’re looking for last minute snow or seeking the sun, March is a great time to explore more of Europe with easyJet and we look forward to welcoming our customers onboard.”
      Travellers looking for destination inspiration can head to easyJet’s Low Fare Finder at easyJet.com, where they will be able to search for the lowest fares available across the airline’s entire network from the UK, all in one place, making it easier than ever for customers to book their next trip.
      easyJet serves 19 UK airports, offering over 476 routes to over 133 destinations from the UK to Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. To discover more about easyJet’s UK network and to book, visit easyJet.com.

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      ITB Berlin Kicks Off with New Media Monday and Exciting Line-Up of Presenters and Exhibitors

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      Opening press conference on 6 March with leading representatives: Georgia, Phocuswright, the German Travel Association (DRV) and Messe Berlin – ITB Media Monday on 6 March featuring fascinating press conferences with the European Travel Commission, World Travel & Tourism Council and Saudi Tourism Authority – Numerous presentations by exhibitors featuring destinations, companies and organisations at ITB Berlin from 7 to 9 March at the Hybrid Studio in Hall 5.3, hub27 and the CityCube Berlin
      Only a few days to go until the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show opens its doors. With its new ITB Berlin Media Monday on 6 March 2023, ITB Berlin is for the first time kicking off one day before the official opening. “Media Monday” will start with the opening press conference on 6 March at 10 a.m. at the Palais am Funkturm exclusively for media representatives and bloggers at the Berlin Exhibition Grounds, and will be available in livestream for anyone interested on ITBxplore and the homepage of ITB Berlin (itb.com).
      Katie Gallus will moderate the event and Dirk Hoffmann, the host and Managing Director of Messe Berlin, will take a look at the highlights planned for this year’s ITB Berlin. Those present will receive first-hand insights into the host country Georgia from H.E. Levan Davitashvili, Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia. Charuta Fadnis, SVP Research and Product Strategy at Phocuswright will talk about the growth of the global travel industry and present some of the trends that will dominate the market in the years to come. In addition, under the heading ’Travel is back – trends and economic outlook 2023’, Norbert Fiebig, President of the German Travel Association (DRV), will talk about the latest travel trends and provide an economic outlook for the German travel industry in 2023.
      Other media events on ITB Media Monday, 6 March 2023
      ’Long-Haul Travel to Europe: What to expect in 2023’ – press conference with the European Travel Commission (ETC)ADVERTISEMENTSpeakers: Luis Araujo, president, European Travel Commission (ETC) and Turismo de Portugal, Tom Jenkins, CEO, European Tourism Association (ETOA) and David Goodger, director, Tourism Economics
      11.45 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., Palais am Funkturm, and online on ITBxplore and itb.com
      Press conference – World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC)
      Speaker: Julia Simpson, president & CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council
      1.15 p.m. – 2 p.m., Palais am Funkturm, and online on ITBxplore and itb.com
      Unexpected Arabia: Discover Saudi
      Speakers: Hazim Al Hazmi, Saudi Tourism Authority, Abdulrahman Aljefri, Diriyah, Julia Stubenböck, Royal Commission for AlUla Germany, Abdullah AlZahrani, Red Sea Global
      2.45 p.m. – 3.30 p.m., Palais am Funkturm, and online on ITBxplore and itb.com
      Press events: Tuesday, 7 March 2023
      Official opening tour of ITB Berlin including a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the stand of Georgia
      Times to be announced shortly. Media members wishing to attend must be accredited for ITB Berlin.
      Start of the tour: stand of Georgia, hub27/Stand 201
      Press conference – alltours
      Organiser: alltours Flugreisen GmbH
      9 a.m. – 11 p.m., hub27, Room Beta 8
      LGBTQ+ Media Brunch proudly presented by Visit Malta & Europride 2023
      The media networking event is open to all media members and bloggers interested in LGBTQ+ tourism. Exhibitors present: Comunitat Valencia, Europride 2023, Florida Keys & Key West, Gay Games 2026, GNETWORK Madrid, IGLTA, Local Gay Guide, Mykonistas, Munich Tourist Board, Proudly Portugal, TOMONTOUR, visit.brussels, Visit Buenos Aires and Visit Malta. To register please email [email protected]
      10 – 11.15 a.m., LGBTQ+ Tourism Pavilion, Hall 4.1
      Press conference – Ferienregion Nationalpark Hohe Tauern & Großglockner Hochalpenstraße
      Organiser: Ferienregion Nationalpark Hohe Tauern GmbH
      11 a.m. – 12 midday, hub27, Room Beta 2
      Press conference – South Africa
      Organiser: South African Tourism
      12 midday – 1 p.m., CityCube Berlin, Room R12
      Press conference – Qatar Airways
      Organiser: Qatar Airways
      12 midday – 1 p.m., CityCube Berlin, Room A3
      Press conference – the travel region of Saxony-Anhalt
      Organiser: Investitions- und Marketinggesellschaft Sachsen- Anhalt
      12.30 p.m. – 2 p.m., hub27, Room Beta 1
      Maldives Media Meet
      Organiser: Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation
      1 p.m. – 1.45 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3 and online at ITBxplore
      Official opening of the Medical & Health Tourism Pavilion and Medical Media Lunch, sponsored by the Catalan Tourist Board
      At the start of the event a minute’s silence will be held for the earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria. Exhibitors present: ESPA – European Spas Association, Ensana Hotel Group, EHTTA – European Historic Thermal Towns Association, GSTE – Great Spa Towns of Europe, HTI – Health Tourism Industry, Gremi Clinic, Albania, Dünyagöz Eye Clinic, Istanbul and many others.
      To register please email at [email protected]
      1 p.m. – 2 p.m., Medical & Health Tourism Pavilion, Hall 26c
      Press conference – Malaysia
      Organiser: Malaysia Tourism
      2 p.m. – 3 p.m., CityCube Berlin, Room M1
      Meeting of tour operators of the travel region of Saxony-Anhalt
      Organiser: Investitions- und Marketinggesellschaft Sachsen-Anhalt
      2 p.m. – 4 p.m., hub27, Room Gamma 3
      Mecklenburg West-Pomerania – what’s new at this holiday destination, featuring a preview to mark the 250th birthday of Caspar David Friedrich
      Organiser: Tourismusverband Mecklenburg-Vorpommern e.V.
      2.15 p.m. – 3 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
      Presentation by Georgia followed by a reception
      Mariam Kvrivishvili, Deputy Minister for the Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, will present Georgia’s main tourism highlights.
      3 p.m., CityCube Berlin, Room M6
      Press conference – Egypt
      Organiser: Egyptian Tourism Authority
      3 p.m. – 4 p.m., CityCube Berlin, Room M2
      Guidance for trips to China in 2023 – what to observe
      Organiser: CIBTvisas
      3.30 p.m. – 4.15 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
      Press events, Wednesday, 8 March 2023   
      Scandlines – eco-friendly sea trips to Scandinavia
      Breakfast with the press – 2023
      Organiser: Scandlines
      10 a.m. – 12 midday, CityCube Berlin, Room R3
      Opportunities for business and cooperation in East Africa
      Organiser: Bondacon International
      10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., CityCube Berlin, Room R2
      Costa Rica: Sustainable tourism and what’s new
      Organiser: Costa Rica
      11.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., hub27, Room Beta 4
      Press conference – Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg
      Organiser: Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH
      11.45 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
      Fostering Sustainable Tourism through Social Entrepreneurship:
      Best Practices and Challenges. Meet the winners of the Social Entrepreneurship Competition in Tourism (2022)
      Organiser: Social Entrepreneurship in Tourism Competition in cooperation with ITB Berlin
      1 p.m. – 1.45 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
      Explore Adventure Tourism in Georgia
      Organiser: The USAID Georgia Economic Security Program
      2.15 p.m. – 3 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
      5th IIPT CELEBRATING HER AWARDS
      presented by the International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT), India in cooperation with ITB Berlin
      Honours will be presented for women’s outstanding achievements in the travel, tourism and hospitality sector.
      3.30 p.m.– 4.15 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
      Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award – the first award of its kind in the tourism sectorThe new award is being presented by Equality in Tourism (equalityintourism.org) in cooperation with ITB Berlin. It honours tourism organisations for their outstanding achievements in supporting gender equality. The idea is to celebrate successes, but also to drive improvements and encourage tourism companies to integrate gender equality in their policies and the day-to-day working environment.
      4.45 p.m. – 5.30 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
      PATWA INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL AWARDS
      Organiser: Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA)
      2.30 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. in the CityCube Berlin, Room A4
      Press events, Thursday, 9 March 2023
      ADFC Bicycle Travel Analysis 2023
      Organiser: Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club e.V. (ADFC)
      10 a.m. – 11.30 a.m., CityCube Berlin, Room A4
      Press conference – Amazing Thailand
      Organiser: Tourism Authority of Thailand
      11.45 a.m. – 12.30 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3
      Best travel journalism of the year –
      Presentation of the VDRJ Columbus Journalism Awards 2022
      Organiser: Vereinigung Deutscher Reisejournalisten (VDRJ) e.V.
      4.30 p.m. – 6 p.m., Hybrid Studio, Hall 5.3, and online on ITBxplore
      Presentation of the Best Exhibitor Award
      Organiser: CBS International Business School in cooperation with co:compass and ITB Berlin
      6.30 p.m., Blue Stage, Hall 7.1b
      Details of all events can be found in the summary of events and online on ITBxplore.
      Online accreditation for ITB Berlin 2023
      Media members and bloggers can register for ITB Berlin, subject to observance of the accreditation guidelines. After your application has been processed and approved you will receive an email with a PDF containing your ITB press accreditation, which you can print out.
      Accreditation for ITB Berlin 2023
      Please note: during ITB Berlin it will not be possible for press representatives to obtain accreditation at the press counters on the grounds. We therefore request you obtain accreditation online ahead of the event.

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      ITB Berlin 2023 Expo to Celebrate International Women’s Day

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      ITB Berlin, the world’s largest B2B tourism trade show, will celebrate International Women’s Day (March 8) with a series of panels and award ceremonies discussing and championing gender equality.
      Starting on March 7, the day before International Women’s Day, at the ITB Berlin Convention at the Diversity & Inclusion track on ITB’s Green Stage in Hall 3.1, a session will take place on gender equality titled “Gender Equality: Tourism as a door opener for female empowerment & the role of gender equality in addressing the climate crisis”.
      During the session, the panel will examine whether tourism can help further empower women around the world and drive emancipation, and to what extent gender equality can better assist fighting the climate crisis.Furthermore, on March 8, ITB’s hybrid studio in Hall 5.3 will host an event with the winners of the International Social Entrepreneurship in Tourism competition, which was co-founded by ITB Berlin.
      A few hours later at the same venue, the presentation of the fifth Celebrating Her award will also take place.
      A collaboration between ITB Berlin and the Indian representatives of the International Institute for Peace in Tourism (IIPT), the event will honor women for their outstanding achievements in tourism, while images of previous years’ winners will be on display at a small exhibition in Hall 7.1.The event will be followed by the presentation of the Gender Equality Champion of the Year award held by the NGO Equality in Tourism, in cooperation with ITB Berlin will take place.ADVERTISEMENTThe first award of its kind in the tourism sector honors tourism organizations for their outstanding achievements in supporting gender equality.
      The idea behind the award is to celebrate successes, but also to drive improvements and encourage tourism companies to integrate gender equality in their policies and the day-to-day working environment.Last year, the organization was itself the recipient of the Human Rights award of the Studienkreis für Tourismus. The session and both awards ceremonies can also be followed live on ITBxplore.
      ITB Berlin 2023 will take place as a pure B2B event under the slogan “Open for Change” from Tuesday, March 7, to Thursday, March 9. The internationally renowned ITB Berlin Convention will take place parallel to the show and will be held live on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds – selected sessions will be streamed on ITBxplore.
      International Women’s Day is a public holiday in Berlin.
      Source: https://news.gtp.gr/

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      SITA Supports Smooth Travel at Global Sporting Events

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      Today’s major world sporting events such as the 2022 World Cup in Qatar depend for their success on the ability of the host country to handle the sudden influx and exodus of tens of thousands of competitors, team support and equipment, officials, VIPs, media and, of course, spectators. It’s a testing time at the border and for even the largest of airports.
      For more than 35 years, SITA has been working alongside host countries and cities to help smooth the path for those involved in global sporting and religious events. We go right back to the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, for which SITA introduced the world’s first common use terminal equipment at Los Angeles International Airport.
      Welcoming millions of spectators
      In the approach to the World Cup 2022, and throughout, SITA worked with the Government of the State of Qatar, Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Qatar Airways. As part of the close cooperation, SITA’s Global Services team of aviation IT experts were deployed at the airport for the duration of the event.
      The tournament’s statistics are mind-boggling. Event organizers cite over 3.4 million spectators attending its 64 matches, with 1.4 million of those spectators coming from destinations all around the globe.ADVERTISEMENTHamad International Airport and Doha International Airport conducted a staggering 43,600 aircraft movements during the months of November and December alone.
      On top of that, a host of other official competition-related events took place, including draws, team and referee seminars and workshops, opening and closing ceremonies, award ceremonies, cultural events, press conferences and launch events.
      Digital identities at the border, for hotels, spectator areas, and more
      Despite the massive influx of visitors and spikes in travel, Qatar stood well prepared for kick off – with investments in digital technologies at the border, at the airport, and at onward venues, to speed up passenger processing for the unprecedented number of arrivals and departures.At the border, that includes SITA’s Advance Passenger Processing (APP), enabling a passenger’s border security status to be determined when they check-in. SITA’s APP provides passenger and crew data in real-time allowing for the issuance of ‘a board or no board’ directive, effectively helping to export a country’s border to the point of embarkation. Pre-clearance also avoids airlines having to bear the cost of repatriation that would happen if a passenger is ever turned down at the destination border.
      With governmental approval of travel before departure, passengers arrive at the airport pre-cleared, which minimizes hassle and queuing. It also includes the rapid collection of Passenger Name Record (PNR) data so that governments can carry out additional assessments.
      With APP, once identity and travel are checked quickly and digitally, then processing passengers is touchless and smooth, with the possibility of using biometric-enabled gates or traditional checkpoints. Put another way, digital borders for the World Cup or any other major event help to ensure safe and secure passenger flow, which bodes well for the experience of spectators and officials alike.
      The smart Hayya Card – easy entry, quick access to transport and venues
      The visitor experience was enhanced by the integration of hotels into the system for the World Cup, as well as the provision to spectators of a digital Hayya Card, to authorize and expedite entry into the country as well as easy access to the metro, buses, stadiums, and spectator areas.
      SITA’s expertise in integrating digital identity and authorization into the Hayya Card, for local and international ticketholders, contributed to a smooth and secure flow of fans throughout the country as they traveled among the eight ultra-modern air-conditioned stadiums built for the tournament.
      Qatar’s principal airport, the award-winning Hamad International Airport (DOH), was well prepared for the event. Since opening in 2014, as part of its digital strategy for the future, Hamad International Airport has founded its operations on the world’s best passenger processing and airport operations technologies to provide a fast-flowing and stress-free passengers experience, virtually eliminating queues.
      As Hamad International Airport moves towards its digital future, a number of critical airport improvement IT projects stand it in good stead for the years ahead. They include working with SITA to implement common-use self-service systems, infrastructure re-design, facial biometric capture at security gates, off-airport check-in of passengers, and more.
      In its latest initiative, the airport has implemented SITA Airport Management to enhance operations as part of its plans that boosted capacity to 58 million passengers annually. Intelligent airport management systems such as this are core to managing and optimizing every aspect of operations – from airside to landside – in a complex multi-user airport ecosystem.
      To help with the World Cup, utilizing Airport Management, Hamad International Airport configured operations in its existing and new facilities and satellite areas. The system allows the airport to optimize and allocate resources such as aircraft stands, check-in desks, and boarding gates, to reduce flight delays and bottlenecks. The airport’s operations team were able to separately process specific groups, such as visiting delegations, teams, and VIPs, for privacy, security, and speed.
      Airport Management also enables the airport to securely share important data with stakeholders, such as real-time flight information, to manage the higher levels of private aviation expected for the major sporting event.
      In addition, SITA’s ultra-modern flight information display screens throughout the airport improve passenger experience. The screens’ real-time information ensures passengers receive timely information about their flights.
      Hamad’s digital future: evolving fast
      Playing a key role in Hamad International Airport ’s digital future is SITA Smart Path, the industry-leading biometrics, self-service and mobile-enabled platform, which delivers ‘Your face is your passport and boarding pass’ travel experiences. Passengers quickly enroll their facial biometric and journey details, in advance, via their mobile or at an airport touchpoint.
      Passengers will receive fast, touchless identity verification, which will enable greater throughput of travelers at Hamad International Airport, as it begins to deploy the SITA Smart Path initiative. This will further increase the airport’s capacity for the years ahead, in the face of double-digit passenger growth.
      As part of its smart airport program, in mid-2022 Hamad International Airport also launched an innovative digital twin initiative with SITA, combining 3D modeling techniques, data analytics, and artificial intelligence to provide a real-time view of airport operations. Picking up the prestigious ‘Smart Solution of the Year’ accolade at the Qatar IT Business Awards, Hamad’s digital twin optimizes resources and minimizes asset downtime, offering intelligent recommendations to make more informed decisions and streamline operations.
      Know-how behind the world’s major sporting and religious events
      Ever since introducing passenger processing technology at Los Angeles International Airport for the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, SITA has played a critical role in the world’s major sporting and religious events, such as the World Cup, Olympics, Formula 1, Hajj, and others.
      Our digital border and passenger processing solutions have helped to enable the smart and smooth running of events such as Sydney 2000, Athens 2004 Summer Olympics, Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, South Africa World Cup 2010, Shanghai World Expo 2010, World Cup 2014 in Brazil, Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, and Olympic Games Beijing 2022 – to name just a few.
      In the wake of the World Cup, SITA has already set its sights on providing the border and passenger technology and know-how for the world’s future major sporting and religious events.

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      Sangster International Airport being transformed into a world-class facility

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      The Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica is undergoing significant modernization designed to transform it into a world-class facility. Business interests and stakeholders say this is expected to result in the airport’s repositioning to be on par with corresponding facilities in developed countries.
      They cite the programmed US$70-million runway expansion, opening of the world’s first Bob Marley (One Love)-branded restaurant, expansion of the immigration hall and departure lounge, and upgrade of outbound security, landside roads, and parking arrangements as developments that can potentially compare with any of those at the top airports globally.
      “When the dust is settled on all of these projects, we are talking about [comparisons with] Heathrow, Atlanta, JFK, Qatar, Dubai… you name the airport,” Senior Strategist/Adviser in the Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright said.
      “When guests fly [into Jamaica] from wherever they are coming, there will be that ‘wow’ factor. MBJ Airports Limited must be commended for… the tireless work… and the vision to make this possible. That Bob Marley One Love restaurant and the runway extension will be something else.”
      MBJ Airports Limited is the operator of Sangster International Airport, which connects Jamaica with more than 60 international destinations.ADVERTISEMENTA record 4.7 million passengers used the airport in 2019, prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
      Chief Executive Officer of MBJ, Shane Munroe said the plan is not only to modernize, but to also make the airport so aesthetically appealing that it will assume the characteristics and flair of an attraction.
      Munroe notes that with Sangster International Airport being Jamaica’s busiest gateway and the number-one airport in the region, the onus is on MBJ to keep raising the bar, thereby creating seamless ease of travel for visitors.
      “There are other works being undertaken to modernize the Sangster International Airport and provide a seamless experience for passengers. Several projects are scheduled to commence this year to further improve the infrastructure at the airport,” he said.
      “These include the expansion of the immigration hall to increase queuing and processing capacity, and the construction of a lounge for air-to-sea passengers to provide a dedicated arrivals space for landing procedures and coach transfer to the cruise ship pier. Additionally, several improvements will be made to upgrade the landside road and parking infrastructure to increase capacity.”
      Munroe shared that the runway expansion works are on schedule and are expected to be completed by June 2023.
      He noted that the extension will allow for the establishment of Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs), in keeping with the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and improving safety in that area.
      Sangster International Airport, located east of Montego Bay, has been named the Caribbean’s Leading Airport by World Travel Awards for 14 years.
      Source: www.caribbeannationalweekly.com

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      Set within NEOM, Trojena is paving the way for the next frontier in sustainability by powering the mountain destination with a combination of solar and wind energy, while developing technology in water desalination and brine processing to achieve zero waste residual.
      “Since its inception, Collective Retreats has been lauded for its innovative thinking and passionate commitment to sustainability making them the ideal partner for the Trojena NEOM project,” said Philip Gullett, Executive Director and Region Head at Trojena. “Collective Retreats will be outstanding stewards of this new outdoor retreat experience in Trojena and will perfectly complement the environmental and sustainability principles and practices that are at the core of the NEOM project.”
      The partnership marks the latest agreement between a prominent brand and NEOM’s Hotel Development division which is responsible for building a future-centric hospitality ecosystem in the region.ADVERTISEMENT“Collective Retreats has a well-earned reputation for connecting guests to the most spectacular natural settings, in ways that few others have done before, while staying true to its core values of conservation and sustainability. With Trojena, and NEOM overall being home to some of the most breath-taking landscapes, we’re thrilled to have selected a partner that shares our ambition to forge a new path for our industry, one that’s characterized by travelers living with nature,” added Chris Newman, Executive Director, Hotel Development at NEOM.
      Collective Trojena is among several new projects the brand plans to announce in 2023.
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      We are incredibly proud as interCaribbean Airways integrates St. Kitts in its current itinerary. As demand for travel increases, St. Kitts continues to build a strong reputation as a must-see destination. interCaribbean’s partnership significantly strengthens connectivity between our neighboring Caribbean brothers and sisters. We continue to stay committed to advancing airlift to the island said Minister of Tourism, Marsha T. Henderson.
      St. Kitts Tourism Authority continues to prioritize the increase of stayover visitation to the destination. With the successful launch of our “Venture Deeper” campaign, we are moving in the right direction. We are delighted to welcome new airlift to St. Kitts, especially at this critical time when regional connectivity has been limited. interCaribbean’s service allows the destination to capitalize on the regional market as the destination can now implement key marketing strategies to make the Caribbean region our second largest market once again stated Chief Executive Officer of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, Ellison “Tommy” Thompson.
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