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      Catalonia: A Leading Tourist Destination with Exciting Updates

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      Catalonia stands out as a premier tourist destination, and the Catalan Tourist Board is actively engaged in promoting high-quality tourism experiences, inviting discerning travellers to explore its unique charm.
      As the year’s most important event, the World Travel Market, approaches in just a few weeks, we extend a warm invitation to visit the Catalonia – Catalan Tourist Board stand (N6-200). There, you’ll discover a diverse selection of exhibitors representing both the public and private sectors. Among the public sector participants are the Catalonia – Catalan Tourist Board, Barcelona Tourism, Costa Brava Tourist Board, Costa Daurada Tourist Board, Lleida Tourist Board, and Salou Tourist Board. On the private sector side, you’ll find companies such as ACAVE, Across Spain DMC & Leisure Travel, AQUA Hotel Group, Família Torres, Football Host, Alexandre Congress Hotel, Htopgroup, Hotel Termes Montbrió, Itravex, MedPlaya Hotels, Perlatours, Pola Giverola Resort, PortAventura World, Sagalés Coach Hire Services, Tech Tourism Cluster/Voxel, Viajes Olympia, and Vueling.
      With 2023 swiftly drawing to a close, the Catalonia – Catalan Tourist Board has already set its sights on 2024, a pivotal year for Catalonia. In particular, the 37th edition of the America’s Cup will be hosted in Barcelona from August 24th to October 20th. This prestigious regatta ranks as the world’s most significant, and it stands as the third-largest sporting event in terms of economic impact on the host country, following only the Olympic Games and the World Cup. The forthcoming edition will also mark the debut of the Women’s America’s Cup and a Youth America’s Cup. Spectators will have the unique opportunity to witness the competition free of charge at the Port of Barcelona.
      Furthermore, Catalonia has been awarded as World Region of Gastronomy for 2025, recognising its rich cultural heritage intertwined with gastronomy, wine, and cava. To explore a diverse range of culinary experiences and delights within our beautiful region, please take a moment to explore our offerings at https://isyourhome.catalunya.com/experiencia/catalonia-is-appetising/.
      Lastly, we are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of a new website for Catalonia. Stay tuned for updates and be sure to explore it when it’s live.ADVERTISEMENTFor additional information, inquiries, and access to high-resolution images, please do not hesitate to contact us at: [email protected].

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      Heidi.com Launches in Ireland to Offer Flexible Ski Holidays

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      Heidi.com Launches in Ireland to Offer Flexible Ski Holidays

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      Heidi has officially launched in Ireland, allowing ski and board enthusiasts to enjoy a completely fresh, flexible and innovative way to book their winter breaks this season! Heidi will now carry travellers from Dublin, Cork and Shannon to resorts right across Europe with a vast range of options to choose from.
      Founded in Bristol, UK, by entrepreneurial siblings Marcus and Alexander Blunt, Heidi leverages cutting-edge technology to disrupt the traditional, rigid Saturday-to-Saturday booking model or the DIY option, which can be time-consuming, expensive and leave travellers stranded without connections or holiday protection.
      “Heidi’s strength lies in its expansive offerings, with access to over 100s of resorts, freedom to select flight days, and customising stay durations,” explains Marcus Blunt. Beyond the traditional week-long stays, a significant portion of Heidi’s clientele are now opting for shorter, more budget-friendly holidays, cleverly sidestepping the peak Saturday travel rush. “This strategic flexibility not only exposes skiers to lesser-known destinations but also accommodates their hectic lifestyles, often with substantial savings.”
      Born out of wanting more
      Marcus explains what makes Heidi a different concept from its counterparts. “Heidi’s inception was fuelled by personal frustration—the inability to effortlessly plan a ski weekend on my terms,” recalls Marcus. “We saw a niche neglected by big players who are focused on bulk bookings on bulk bookings and inflexible schedules, and by smaller operators whose personalised services can come with a hefty price tag and extended waiting periods. Then there is the DIY option, but this takes time, there is no holiday protection, you need to know where you want to travel and it isn’t always a cheaper option, as operators get preferential agency rates.”ADVERTISEMENTAlexander adds, “Modern consumers demand rapid, diverse choices with dependable support. Witnessing Heidi’s UK triumph, we knew extending into Ireland was the next logical progression. The immediate influx of bookings upon our website going live, even pre-official launch, was a positive indicator of the market’s readiness.”
      Heidi offers unique smart technology
      Heidi is the only company which allows for such unique search capability, across so many resorts and is the reason this popular start-up has seen massive growth figures in its first five years**. Heidi’s unique concept now sits in the middle of what is currently offered – a fantastic option for those who want more flexibility than traditional package ski holidays, but the tech makes it easier to book than doing it all yourself. 
      Commitment to customer care
      Addressing accountability in case of cancelled flights, transfers and hotels? Marcus concludes: “All our travellers are financially protected under the TOPP Scheme and the buck stops with us when customers book. Booking through our site offers complete peace of mind, so changed/cancelled flights get rearranged through Heidi. We have also worked diligently to get the right transfer agents in place to meet our customers’ needs, so we know our travellers are looked after every step of the way. Whilst we rely on the powers of sophisticated technology to work through all the back end booking, we also create a human interface, all of which has led to us achieving 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot with nearly 1000 reviews. As a company we’re incredibly proud of this and will keep striving to facilitate the very best mountain breaks we can.”

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      Travel Insured International Announces Partnership with Robin Assist

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      Travel Insured International (Travel Insured), a leading travel insurance provider, has engaged Robin Assist, a tech-driven emergency travel assistance platform, to deliver responsive customer service, emergency travel and medical assistance, and claims to its insureds from any device, anytime, anywhere. The alliance provides Travel Insured’s customers with 24/7 support to help mitigate travel risk, and together with the Robin Assist team, service is available to travelers worldwide.
      “Our partnership with Robin Assist underscores Travel Insured’s commitment to maintaining our customers’ trust and our dedication to innovation and customer satisfaction – forging meaningful connections with our community of curious, adventurous travelers, while empowering them to travel with confidence,” said Barb Merwin, President of Travel Insured International. “Travel Insured’s mission is to alleviate the stress of travel disruptions. We want to ensure that every traveler embarks on their journey feeling safe and assured, no matter what situation they may encounter. Our strategic relationship with Robin Assist will deliver on this mission now and in the future as our business continues to grow.”
      Robin Assist’s claims handling and service platform provides a variety of emergency and concierge capabilities. This platform is supported by a global team of highly experienced travel assistance and emergency coordinators to create a seamless travel experience for Travel Insured’s customers.
      “We are proud and excited to partner with Travel Insured,” said Bo Bawara, Managing Director of Robin Assist. “Our services greatly complement Travel Insured’s coverages and align with their commitment to customer service. We look forward to a long and rewarding partnership in delivering industry-leading assistance so customers can travel with confidence, no matter where they are.”
      With recent events in Israel and the surrounding region, Robin Assist immediately began working with travelers there whose travel plans had been severely disrupted. Working around the clock to help leisure, group, and business travelers trying to leave the country, the team at Robin Assist is providing travelers with on-the-ground logistics and arranging travel out of the country.ADVERTISEMENT“Robin Assist’s culture is grounded in empathy, always putting the customer’s safety and comfort first,” concluded Ms. Merwin. “Their actions and results in response to these unfortunate events – rallying immediately to proactively notify customers who might be affected by events in the Middle East – aligns with the type of commitment Travel Insured has to our customers, and we’re grateful to have Robin Assist as partners.”
      Some of the key services Travel Insured customers will receive through the Robin Assist platform include:Multi-lingual 24/7 customer supportEmergency medical evacuation and travel assistanceLocating medical facilities, andMedically necessary repatriation.
      For more information, visit www.travelinsured.com.

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      TMU Management evolves to safeguard the travel value chain

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      Travel Ensurance provider Trust My Group has today announced the evolution of its TMU Management business into an independent entity, in a strategic move to unlock the full potential of its diverse portfolio.As part of the transformation, former group COO Sami Doyle has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of TMU Management. Trust My Group co-founders Will Plummer and Matt Bush will remain in their posts as CEO and CTO of the group and will focus their efforts on the group’s growth, alongside the launch of a new business unit later this year. Meanwhile, Karen King takes the helm as General Manager for Trust My Travel, which has recently launched its new Package Travel Protection model.
      Founded in 2022, TMU Management is a data-driven insurance intermediary that uses proprietary technology to facilitate modernised credit-risk insurance products and safeguard the travel value chain.
      Sami Doyle, CEO of TMU Management, said: “In just one year, TMU Management has grown from an idea to a thriving, independent business. During this process, we have benefitted greatly from the unwavering support and expertise of the wider Trust My Group, which has been invaluable in launching the brand and setting us on a path for steady growth.
      “As we embark on this new chapter, we are poised to amplify our commitment to offering customisable, end-to-end risk management and mitigation solutions to the travel industry and wider industries. I look forward to driving TMU Management towards specialised growth, fostering innovation, and building enduring relationships with our valued clients and partners alike.”
      TMU Management harnesses real-time data, advanced analytics, and other mitigation tools already used in specific sectors to facilitate insurance products that have longevity through the perceived ‘boom-and-bust’ cycles, and which align with their customers’ needs.ADVERTISEMENTThe company seeks to disrupt the recurring pattern whereby insurance providers tend to only service industries such as travel during times of growth, and neglect them during downturns.
      With its constantly evolving reporting capabilities, TMU Management is able to provide insurers with accurate insights into individual business, irrespective of the macro environment, and offer bespoke products that provide comfort to these insurers.
      At the core of the innovative approach is TMU’s proprietary technology, designed to directly integrate with policyholders and insurance markets to ensure traditional insurance practices can be replaced with accurate, data-driven risk decision-making.

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      EASYJET COMPLETES MULTI-MILLION-POUND TECH INSTALLATION THAT WILL SAVE 88,600 TONNES OF CO2 YEARLY

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      easyJet has today announced the completion of its fleetwide retrofit, which has seen Airbus’ Descent Profile Optimisation (DPO) state-of-the-art technology now fitted on all of its aircraft, alongside Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) for compatible, newer aircraft in the easyJet fleet.
      Descent Profile Optimisation (DPO) is a fuel-saving initiative which updates the Flight Management System (FMS) to enable consistently more efficient descents by allowing the aircraft to remain in the cruise phase longer and removing the ‘level-off’ stage at the bottom of the descent, which reduces carbon emissions. While Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) works in tandem with DPO to reduce noise.
      The multi-million-pound retrofit programme, announced last year, is an integral part of the airline’s roadmap to reach net-zero by 2050. It will help easyJet achieve considerable and permanent carbon emission reductions in the short-term by enabling more optimised descent trajectories.
      As well as saving on fuel burn and ultimately enabling carbon reductions – Descent Profile Optimisation (DPO) which is complementary to Continuous Descent Approach (CDA)* will also help in minimising noise which not only benefits the airline and its customers but also the airports and surrounding communities as a result of tighter noise regulations that are starting to be enforced.
      Commenting on the completion of the DPO and CDA retrofit programme, Captain David Morgan, Chief Operating Officer at easyJet said:ADVERTISEMENT“While this is one initiative of many outlined in our roadmap to net-zero, it provides a permanent CO2 saving and forms another step on the way to us realising our net-zero target.
      “While technologies like DPO and CDA are the best solution for more optimised descent trajectories in the here and now – more needs to be done by governments and policymakers to ensure that our airspace is modernised, including implementing Single European Sky, so that this state-of-the-art technology can be used to its full potential.”
      Nicholas Chretien, Senior Vice President of Sustainability & Environment at Airbus added:
      ‘Airbus is happy to accompany easyJet in its decarbonisation journey. Thanks to Airbus technologies, easyJet seamlessly upgraded their fleet with Descent Profile Optimisation; illustrating our ambition to work with our airline partners. These innovative solutions developed at Airbus enable airlines to increase fuel savings and reduce emissions during operations.”
      easyJet continues to work with stakeholders and public authorities across Europe to advocate for the modernisation of airspace, including projects such as the Single European Sky and the UK’s airspace modernisation programme. For example, the Single European Sky has stated an ambition to deliver 10% carbon emissions savings from European aviation.
      easyJet is also one of the founding members of the Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) 3 Joint Undertaking, an institutionalised European public-private partnership, to accelerate the delivery of the Digital European Sky.
      easyJet was also the first airline evaluation partner for IRIS, a ground-breaking air traffic management programme, led by global satellite communications leader Inmarsat, together with the European Space Agency and Airbus, that is set to pave the way for more efficient air traffic management by enabling systems that minimise flight delays, save fuel and help reduce the environmental impact of air travel.

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      The most anticipated secret festival of the year returns to one of the most paradisiacal islands

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      The zero emissions festival SON Estrella Galicia Posidonia is back. A sensory, musical and vital experience that shows that another festival model is possible. From October 6 to 8, this exclusive event returns to Formentera under the title “THE CHALLENGE” to transcend its connection with the island, its people and its customs. An adventure that goes beyond music, in which only 350 lucky people will be able to enjoy the beaches, sunsets and unsuspected scenarios of this paradisiacal island for three days. In addition, this seventh edition has had a special pre-sale that rewarded the festival-goers with the most commitment to the planet.
      The event, held every year at the end of summer in the middle of the Mediterranean, is a unique experience based on five elements that work as a whole. Its secret line-up curated by Sinsal, surprises by combining new talents with great figures of music who, nowadays, it is difficult to see at such close range. A Michelin star gastronomy proposal, curated by chef Pepe Solla, which will bring together the Atlantic and Mediterranean culinary tradition with the best local 0km products, in a perfect pairing with the celebration of the beer culture that Estrella Galicia champions. Underpinning all this, the commitment to generating a positive impact in a zero emissions event from 2021, which is committed to decarbonization, the circular economy, the protection of ecosystems, sustainable mobility and awareness. And, finally, the wonderful island of Formentera, the undisputed protagonist that will be discovered through various routes and activities guided by experts in this magical natural environment.
      As in previous editions, SON Estrella Galicia Posidonia will be reserved, for only 350 people, the opportunity to integrate with the environment in a respectful way. One of the main objectives of the event since its inception has been to protect the oceanic posidonia, the plant responsible for the spectacular blue of its waters, through the support of the Save Posidonia Project initiative.

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      United Airlines Orders 50 More Boeing 787 Dreamliners

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      Boeing and United Airlines announced today the carrier is expanding its 787 Dreamliner fleet, exercising options to order 50 787-9 airplanes and securing an additional 50 options. The new Dreamliner order provides United additional flexibility as the airline modernizes its global fleet over the next decade.
      “We’re building a bright future at United, and this order takes our already successful United Next plan into the next decade and beyond,” said Scott Kirby, United CEO. “Our planning and focus on the long term have helped us surge past other airlines that stood still. I’m convinced our strategy is the right one as we continue to add new, larger aircraft to take full advantage of our growing flying opportunities both internationally and domestically.”
      With 150 firm orders, United has the largest Dreamliner orderbook on record and is positioned to become the largest 787 operator in the world. Today’s announcement follows the airline’s record-setting purchase of 100 787 airplanes last year.
      As the first airline to operate all three models in the 787 family, United’s existing fleet consists of more than 70 Dreamliners. The fuel efficiency and reliability of the 787 provide United with the flexibility to fly its expansive global route network.
      “United’s unprecedented commitment to the 787 Dreamliner family is a testament to the market-leading operating economics and reliability of Boeing’s widebody jets,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “With the 787, United will enjoy all the synergies of operating one of the largest, most efficient fleets in the skies.”ADVERTISEMENTThe enhanced efficiency and performance of the 787 reduces fuel use and emissions by up to 25% compared with the airplanes it replaces, depending on the configuration. The 787-9 has a globe-spanning range that allows carriers to fly up to 7,565 nautical miles (14,010 km) while seating up to 296 passengers.
      The 787 is the best-selling widebody in history with more than 1,800 orders from 87 customers – including more than 870 repeat orders from 56 repeat customers. In the last year, customers have placed nearly 350 orders and commitments for the 787 family.
      As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing’s diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company’s core values of safety, quality and integrity.

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      London Luton Airport Leads European Airports in Adoption of Next-Generation Aircraft

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      More flights at London Luton Airport (LLA) were operated using quieter, more fuel efficient “next generation” aircraft this summer than at any other major European airport.
      Data gathered from aviation intelligence and data specialist RDC Aviation, shows that between April and August 2023, more than a third (33.5%) of all flights from LLA were operated using Airbus neo or Boeing Max variants, reducing emissions by up to 20%.
      This year has seen LLA working with its three largest airlines to double their next generation fleet averages operating at the airport. In April, Ryanair announced the addition of three new 737 8200 (MAX) aircraft to be based at LLA, while Wizz Air is increasing the number of Airbus A321 neos in its LLA fleet to 100% by 2025. easyJet has also increased the number of Airbus neo operating flights from LLA.
      Alberto Martin, Chief Executive Officer at London Luton Airport, commented: “The analysis from leading aviation data provider RDC, highlights the significant strides that London Luton Airport is making as we look to work more sustainably with airlines. As well as our own commitment to achieve Net Zero carbon for our own airport emissions by 2040, we are working closely with our airlines to reduce their emissions and the agreements secured this year with easyJet, Ryanair and Wizz represent important milestones in our sustainable aviation strategy.”
      Yvonne Moynihan, Corporate and ESG Officer at Wizz Air, added: “We are already leading in sustainability, operating the youngest fleet in Europe¹ in the most efficient way. London is an important market for Wizz Air and we are confident that fleet renewal is a key solution available here and now to reduce emissions from aviation. Currently, the newest and more fuel-efficient Airbus A321neo accounts for over 60% of our total fleet at London Luton Airport. Replacing older generation aircraft with newer technology is part of our long-term fleet renewal strategy to reduce carbon intensity by 25% by 2030. As LLA’s largest operator we are delighted to work on finding new and innovative solutions that help us to reach our targets together, collectively as an industry.”ADVERTISEMENTThe data shows that the increase in next generation aircraft accounted for 33.52% of total departures from LLA, ahead of second place Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport and third placed Lisbon Airport, with Milan Orio Al Serio and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos making up the top five².
      For further information on London Luton Airport’s plan to achieve net zero in its emissions³ by 2040, please click here: https://www.london-luton.co.uk/corporate/community/net-zero
      ¹ Based on official publicly disclosed information² Excluding Turkey³ Net Zero in our Scope 1 and 2 emissions that we have direct control over

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