Philippine Airlines Taps Ex-Malaysia Airlines Chief for Board – What to Expect
Philippine Airlines has appointed former Malaysia Airlines Group Managing Director Datuk Captain Izham Ismail as an independent director, effective June 1. Izham spent nearly four decades at Malaysia Airlines, leading its turnaround from losses to profitability and overseeing fleet modernization. The move comes as PAL expands its fleet with the Airbus A350‑1000, adding capacity on transpacific routes and increasing weekly Los Angeles flights. His restructuring experience is expected to bolster PAL’s governance amid delivery uncertainties and a competitive regional market.
Fiji Airways Launches FlyWell Wellness Program on North America Flights
Fiji Airways has rolled out the FlyWell wellness program on its Business Class cabins for North America routes between Nadi and Los Angeles and San Francisco, starting June 1. The suite includes recovery wearables, sleep‑focused drinks, circadian‑light glasses, red‑light therapy and...
Destination: Silver Screen Gems
The article highlights the rapid growth of “set‑jetting,” where travelers visit film locations, now a multibillion‑dollar segment projected at US $8 billion. Data from Expedia shows 81 % of Gen Z and Millennial tourists plan trips based on movies or TV shows, driving a...
Digital Takeoff: Which Airline Has the Best App?
The latest Digital Takeoff analysis pits airline mobile apps against each other, measuring usability, feature depth, loyalty integration, and real‑time travel updates. Delta Air Lines’ app emerged as the clear winner, praised for its intuitive booking flow and push‑notification reliability....
Brand Power: The Growth of Africa’s Resort Residencies
Branded residences—private homes backed by hotel‑style services—are moving from niche markets in the West to the forefront of Africa’s real‑estate sector. A tourism rebound, especially in Egypt where 19 million visitors arrived in 2025 and the market could reach $9 billion by...
Review: We Scored Air Canada’s 787-9 Business Class Across Five Categories
Air Canada’s new 787‑9 Dreamliner Business Class was put through a five‑category test on its flagship UK‑Canada route. The cabin earned a 4.5‑out of‑5 overall rating, with strong marks for seat comfort, cabin service and in‑flight connectivity. Reviewers highlighted the...
Seven Stars in Kyushu: Riding Japan’s Most Exclusive Luxury Sleeper Train
Japan’s ultra‑luxury Seven Stars sleeper train is expanding with three new Kyushu itineraries launching between March and August 2026, maintaining its two‑day and four‑day formats from Hakata Station. The train remains oversubscribed, limiting each journey to 20 guests and allocating...
Hong Kong International Airport Opens Terminal 2: Which Airlines Are Moving
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) opened the departure facilities of its new Terminal 2 on 27 May, marking the first phase of a three‑runway expansion. Hong Kong Airlines led the move, and 14 additional carriers, mostly low‑cost and regional airlines, will relocate by 10 June....
Out of Office: The Best Summer Escapes Near Major Business Hubs
The article curates a list of premium summer getaways located within a two‑hour drive or train ride of major business hubs such as Boston, Chicago, Denver, New York and Paris. It highlights resorts ranging from wellness‑focused retreats like Canyon Ranch to...
The Brief: How to Hack Your Way Into First Class
Travelers can access ultra‑luxury first‑class cabins without paying full fare by redeeming frequent‑flyer points. Airlines such as Emirates, British Airways, Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa offer award seats, though many require elite status or partner points. Earning enough miles often means...
What Travelers Can Expect From Avianca’s Business Class Americas
Avianca has rolled out its Business Class Americas product across all international routes, promising a premium experience for both business and leisure travelers. The offering includes priority check‑in and boarding, front‑row ergonomic seats, and curated complimentary meals and beverages. By...
From Baklava Butler to Panda Protector: The Rise of the In-Hotel Specialist
Luxury hotels are moving beyond traditional concierge services by hiring in‑hotel specialists who curate hyper‑personalized experiences, from local hiker guides to panda protectors. Brands such as Upper House, Hard Rock Malta, and Shangri‑La are launching roles like "House Locals," Vibes...
Lufthansa Reassures Travelers as Jet Fuel Crisis Deepens in Europe
Lufthansa announced a series of measures to calm passengers as Europe’s jet‑fuel shortage worsens. The airline will prioritize fuel‑intensive long‑haul flights, temporarily suspend some low‑margin routes, and offer flexible rebooking options. It also secured additional fuel supplies through a partnership...
Malaysia Airlines Expands With New Boeing 737-8s: What Flyers Need to Know
Malaysia Airlines received its 18th Boeing 737‑8, the 200th Boeing aircraft in its fleet, arriving at KLIA on 24 May. The new jet, registered 9M‑MVR, seats 12 business and 162 economy passengers and introduces the wireless MHStudio entertainment system. It will...
Cebu Pacific Resumes Dubai Flights in July
Cebu Pacific will restart its Manila‑Dubai service on 2 July, operating four flights a week after a four‑month suspension caused by Middle‑East conflict and soaring jet‑fuel prices. The route is a lifeline for the sizable Filipino expatriate community in the UAE,...
Flight Review: American Airlines Flagship Suite From Dallas to London
American Airlines’ Flagship Suite on the Dallas‑London route showcases the carrier’s premium business‑class offering with lie‑flat seats, direct aisle access, and upscale dining. The nonstop flight departs Dallas at 7 pm, delivering a seven‑hour block time for roughly $3,200 round‑trip. In‑cabin...
Etihad Airways To Begin Codeshare With Uzbekistan Airways
Etihad Airways announced a codeshare partnership with Uzbekistan Airways slated to launch in Q3 2026. The agreement will connect Etihad’s Abu Dhabi hub with Tashkent, enabling seamless transfers to more than 30 domestic points in Uzbekistan. Passengers will gain access to Etihad’s...
Ponant’s Sam Chamberlain Wants Travelers To Explore the World Differently
Sam Chamberlain, Ponant’s CEO for the Americas, is steering the French cruise line’s push into the U.S. market by emphasizing curiosity‑driven, small‑ship expeditions to remote destinations such as the North Pole. The fleet of 13 vessels, most under 200 guests,...
Opinion: Collecting Air Miles Used to Be Simple. What Happened?
Frequent‑flyer programmes have shifted from simple mileage‑earned points to complex spend‑based models. U.S. carriers introduced dynamic pricing, causing award seat costs to change frequently, while airlines like Qantas added zones and tables that obscure earnings. The article highlights how programs...
ENOC Fuels the Future: A New Milestone for SAF Distribution in the Middle East
ENOC Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi‑based Allied Biofuels Holding to explore the offtake and distribution of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and electro‑synthetic SAF (e‑SAF) sourced from a new production facility in Uzbekistan. The partners will...
Why The FIFA World Cup Will Be a Stress Test for Airlines, Hotels, and Travelers
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, spanning June 11‑July 19 across 16 North‑American cities, is set to strain airlines, hotels, and travelers. A study by Data Appeal, Mabrian and PredictHQ shows U.S. airports will handle 85.7% of domestic seat capacity, while hotel rates...
Eurostar Unveils Summer Wine Menu – And Bets Big on Organic
Eurostar has refreshed its Premier carriage wine list for summer, introducing five natural, organic and biodynamic wines from the Languedoc‑Roussillon region. The new menu, curated by head sommelier Honey Spencer, makes up about 80% of onboard selections and replaces previous...
Meliá Ho Tram Expands with Onsen and Forest Bathing
Meliá Ho Tram Beach Resort in southern Vietnam will roll out an onsen experience, forest‑bathing pathway and a Wellness Inclusive Package starting August 2026. The new program adds daily yoga, tai chi, meditation and locally‑sourced workshops, while in‑room wellness kits enhance the guest...
Raffles Hotels & Resorts Debuts Luxury Property on Jeddah Corniche
Raffles Hotels & Resorts is launching its second Saudi property, Raffles Jeddah, on the historic Corniche waterfront with bookings opening May 25. The 182‑key hotel features 142 guestrooms, 40 suites and 120 branded residences, alongside two dining venues and a...
Etihad Offers 3kg Extra Baggage to Passengers Checking in Online
Etihad Airways is rolling out a seasonal incentive program through August 16 to encourage passengers to check in online or via remote services. Travelers who use the Morafiq app, website, or Etihad City Check‑In locations receive 1,000 Etihad Guest Miles and...
Berjaya Air Receives World’s First All-Business ATR 72-600
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Opinion: Tipping Could Be Killing Australia’s Service Culture
Australia’s historically tip‑free hospitality scene is shifting as payment‑terminal prompts make gratuities commonplace. Zeller data shows tip frequency rose 13% year‑on‑year in 2024, with the average tip climbing 25% to AU$25.20 (≈US$16.5). Melbourne tops the list, averaging AU$39.50 (≈US$26) per...
13 Questions with America’s Private Aviation Provider, Wheels Up
Wheels Up, the leading U.S. private‑aviation membership company, discussed its growth strategy in a 13‑question interview. The firm highlighted a 22% rise in membership fees, a 15‑aircraft fleet expansion, and a new partnership with a major airline loyalty program. Executives...
Air New Zealand to Fly Nonstop Between Singapore and Christchurch
Air New Zealand announced it will launch a nonstop service between Singapore Changi Airport and Christchurch, slated to begin in November 2026. The route will be operated twice weekly using Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners, cutting travel time to roughly 10.5 hours...
United Airlines to Introduce Nonstop San Francisco-Sapporo Route in December
United Airlines announced a new nonstop service between San Francisco International Airport and Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport, slated to begin in December 2026. The airline will deploy its Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner, offering daily flights with a mix of Economy, Premium Plus and Business...
Restaurant Review: Tavern, East London
Tavern, a new British bistro on Old Street, is the latest venture from the team behind Michelin‑starred St Barts. The restaurant centers on whole‑animal butchery and inventive takes on classic British flavors, with dishes like pork‑cuttlefish sausage and a black koji...
Addis Ababa: From Corridors to Riverbanks – No Resident Left Behind
Addis Ababa is undergoing a major urban renewal, focusing on corridor upgrades and riverbank revitalisation. The corridor project integrated over 5,900 existing and new shops, boosting commerce and giving SMEs modern retail spaces. New green parks, playgrounds, sports facilities and...
How Journaling Helped Transform Fear Into Forward Motion
Suleika Jaouad recounts how a 100‑day journaling habit helped her survive a leukemia diagnosis and later became the foundation for a New York Times column and an Emmy‑winning video series. The daily practice turned fleeting observations into a structured outlet for fear,...
American Express Gold Card Turns 60: Check Out These New Travel Benefits
American Express marks the Gold Card’s 60th anniversary with a suite of new travel‑focused perks aimed at younger cardmembers. Earn 5× Membership Rewards points on prepaid hotel bookings through Amex Travel, receive complimentary Hertz Five Star status, and see the...
Delta Gives Its Missoni Amenity Kits a Seasonal Glow-Up
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Business Travel Fuels Tourism Growth in Angola
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Electric Revolution: The Rise of E-Motorbikes
Electric motorbikes are rapidly replacing noisy, polluting petrol‑bodas in African cities, driven by firms like Spiro and GOGO Electric. Spiro now operates about 80,000 e‑bikes across seven countries with 2,500 battery‑swap stations, while GOGO has expanded to over 160 swap...
Why Aren’t There More Arrivals Lounges?
The article examines why airport arrivals lounges are far less common than departure lounges, despite growing traveler expectations. It highlights physical constraints in terminal design, higher operational costs, and airlines’ focus on revenue‑generating departure services. Interviews with lounge operators reveal...
The Near-Future of Travel, According to Agoda
Agoda is intensifying its focus on intra‑Asia travel, encouraging tourists to venture beyond megacities into secondary destinations across Japan, Thailand, Indonesia and other markets. The platform is deepening localization—customising login, payment and mapping tools for each country—and deploying AI behind...
Car Review: Mercedes-Benz CLA Sedan
The piece, despite its Mercedes‑Benz CLA headline, is a curated list of recent hospitality and AI‑focused articles published between July 2025 and May 2026. It highlights trends such as AI‑driven travel planners, loyalty program overhauls at major hotel chains, and the limited...
Hyatt’s Biggest Loyalty Shakeup Is Here: What You Need to Know
Hyatt will replace its three‑tiered World of Hyatt award chart with a five‑tiered structure on May 20, adding Lowest, Low, Moderate, Upper and Top pricing buckets. The new chart lifts award night costs by roughly 25% on average, with Category 8 peak...
Istanbul Airport Unveils World’s Largest VIP Terminal
Istanbul Airport unveiled the 5,000 sqm Jetex iGA Terminal, the world’s largest VIP terminal, featuring a lounge, fine‑dining restaurant, eight suites, a boardroom and a wellness suite across three floors. Service fees start at roughly US$1,440 for arriving passengers, US$1,700 for...
United Now Lets Flyers Pay for Lyft Rides With Miles
United Airlines expanded its MileagePlus program to let members pay for Lyft rides directly with miles, marking the first U.S. airline‑rideshare mileage redemption. The feature works for everyday, airport, and premium Lyft services, with options to cover the full fare...
Ambergris Cay Expands Quiet Luxury With New Waterside Bungalows
Ambergris Cay, the 1,100‑acre private‑island resort in Turks and Caicos, launched 12 new Waterside Bungalows in June 2026, extending its low‑density, “water‑forward” luxury concept. The one‑ and two‑bedroom units span 1,600‑2,200 sq ft, feature floor‑to‑ceiling glass walls, heated plunge pools and direct...
Virgin Atlantic Becomes First Airline With a ChatGPT App
Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline to launch a dedicated app inside ChatGPT, letting travelers search for flights using plain‑language queries. The AI‑driven interface returns a concise list of options and then routes users to Virgin’s website or mobile...
Delta SkyMiles Members Can Now Earn Rewards on Airbnb
Delta Air Lines has expanded its SkyMiles loyalty program to include Airbnb bookings, allowing members to earn miles for stays at the home‑rental platform. The partnership launches in the United States this quarter, with members earning 500 miles for stays...
Saudi’s Star Tourism Destination, AlUla, Takes Centre-Stage In New Fashion Collection
A leading luxury fashion house has unveiled a new collection inspired by Saudi Arabia’s AlUla, showcasing desert‑landscape motifs and collaborations with local artisans. The limited‑edition line, priced up to $5,000 per piece, is timed with the kingdom’s Vision 2030 push to...
How Transit Hubs Are Using Design to Calm Confused Travelers
Transit hubs are increasingly turning to intentional design to reduce passenger stress and improve wayfinding. Airports are integrating calming color schemes, natural lighting, and tactile materials that guide travelers intuitively. The trend extends to airline cabins, where Etihad’s new amenity...
The Top 5 Reasons to Book a Professional Chauffeur
The piece aggregates recent travel‑industry headlines, noting Uber’s rollout of hotel bookings within its app, the Michelin Guide’s 100‑year milestone, four boutique hotels redefining luxury, and a $50 million renovation of Paradisus Cancún. It also lists several sponsored travel guides covering destinations...
Business Traveller APAC Awards Hotel Showcase
The Business Traveller APAC Awards have opened voting, letting readers choose top hotels across categories such as Best Business Hotel, Best Lifestyle Brand, and Best Extended‑Stay. Nominees span the region—from Radisson Blu Bali’s newly refurbished resort to Hong Kong’s massive...