Amadeus Adds Border Control Solutions to Portfolio with Vision-Box Acquisition
Dark/Light Mode (01/02/24) Amadeus is expanding its portfolio of airport solutions with the acquisition of Vision-Box, a provider of biometric solutions for airports, airlines, and border control customers. The acquisition will enable Amadeus to deliver an end-to-end seamless passenger experience…
IATA Reports December and Full-Year 2023 Air Cargo Numbers
Dark/Light Mode (01/02/24) IATA’s latest global air freight market data shows that demand rebounded in 2023 with a particularly strong fourth quarter performance despite economic uncertainties. Full-year demand reached a level just slightly below 2022 and 2019. Global full-year demand…
Brix Hotel by Pinetree Opens in Sepang, Malaysia
Dark/Light Mode (01/02/24) A new hotel has opened in Sepang, Malaysia. Located approximately 15 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), the Brix KLIA by Pinetree features a total of 87 rooms spread across 4 floors, catering to both short…
Capella to Open Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan
Dark/Light Mode (31/01/24) Capella has confirmed that it will open its first hotel in Taipei later this year. Located in the heart of Taipei’s vibrant Dunhua North Road, just minutes from the…
Hong Kong Airport Reports December and Full-Year 2023 Traffic
Dark/Light Mode (31/01/24) Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) handled 40 million passengers and 276,000 flight movements in 2023, increases of around 600% and 100% respectively compared to 2022. Total cargo throughput during…
Seibu Prince Hotels to Deploy Sabre SynXis Central Reservation System
Dark/Light Mode (31/01/24) Seibu Prince Hotels is to deploy the Sabre SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS) as the company forges ahead with ambitions to double the size of their property portfolio worldwide….
Air Canada Joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Dark/Light Mode (31/01/24) Air Canada has become the first airline in North America to adopt the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program to better serve customers with non-visible disabilities. The flag carrier has…
IHG Signs Franchise Agreement for a voco Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden
Dark/Light Mode (31/01/24) IHG has signed a franchise agreement with Mogotel and development partner Revelop, to open a voco hotel in Stockholm, Sweden. Expected to open in late 2024, the 201-room voco…
Airbus Helicopters Partners Tata to Establish H125 Final Assembly Line in India
Dark/Light Mode (30/01/24) Airbus Helicopters has partnered with the Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) in India. The FAL, which will produce Airbus H125 helicopters for the domestic market and export to neighbouring countries, will be the…
IHG Signs Sixth Vignette Collection Hotel in Thailand
Dark/Light Mode (30/01/24) IHG has signed the sixth Vignette Collection property in Thailand. Scheduled to open in 2028, Phuket Nai Yang Beach, Vignette Collection will be the third Vignette Collection property with partner Dinso Resort, joining the recently-opened Dinso Resort…