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The Origins of the Airline Alliance: How Three Rival Networks Redefined Global Aviation

Most airline passengers interact with an alliance before they realise one exists. The lounge access waiting at the other end of a long-haul flight. The frequent-flyer miles earned on a carrier they have never flown before. The ability to check baggage in London and collect it in Sydney despite travelling on multiple airlines with different […]

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IATA Expands Cargo Services in Brazil, Mexico, and Paraguay

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is expanding the presence of its cargo offerings in Latin America, including the Cargo Accounts Settlement Systems (CASS). Cargo tonne kilometers for carriers based in the region grew an average 3.3% year-on-year in the 10 years to April 2026, resulting in a cumulative growth of 38.8% over the decade.

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Curated Spaces Goes Global – Starting with Europe’s Most Soulful Stays

Curated Spaces – the world’s first travel booking platform powered by tastemakers – expands internationally into Europe. The next phase of growth will see the platform introduce a curated portfolio of independent stays across countries such as, France, Italy, Germany, Portugal and Greece, including storybook châteaux, seaside hideaways, romantic rural retreats, and characterful countryside escapes,

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Villa Argentina and Villa Orsula Reopen in Dubrovnik Following Landmark Transformation

Adriatic Luxury Hotels has announced the reopening of Villa Argentina and Villa Orsula, welcoming guests from August 2026 following the transformation of two of the city’s most recognisable coastal properties. Positioned beside Dubrovnik’s historic city walls and overlooking Lokrum Island, the Adriatic and the Old Town, the neighbouring hotels return with renewed interiors, expanded outdoor

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Icelandair Selects Successful Candidate for Unconventional Photographer Role

Icelandair, Iceland’s national carrier, is proud to announce the selected candidate in its viral quest to find the world’s worst photographer, ready to become the unexpected name behind a new global ad campaign. Icelandair launched this unconventional recruitment drive after discovering that many people believe images of Iceland look “too good to be true.” By

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The Green Premium: Balancing Capital Expenditure and Long-Term Value in Sustainable Hospitality

The landscape of luxury hospitality has fundamentally shifted. Corporate travel procurers, driven by science-based net-zero targets and strict regulatory mandates, are increasingly demanding audited proof of carbon-neutrality or verified eco-certification from their accommodation partners. B2B corporate contracts, which historically provided the steady baseline of occupancy for urban luxury properties, are now highly contingent on compliance

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SEABOURN QUEST EMERGES FROM DRYDOCK WITH REIMAGINED SPACES AND A MORE REFINED ONBOARD EXPERIENCE

Seabourn’s award-winning Seabourn Quest has emerged from drydock with the most comprehensive interior update in the line’s history. Enhancements across suites, public spaces, dining venues and the spa create a more relaxed and refined onboard experience, further elevating the sense of comfort and understated luxury guests know and value. The ship will continue its Mediterranean

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MGM Resorts Sets Ultimate Summer Stage for Spectacle, Sports and Sun in Las Vegas

MGM Resorts International is turning up the heat on summer travel with a lineup of vacation deals, high-energy entertainment and destination-wide events across its Las Vegas properties. From poolside fun and major sports event-viewing to patriotic celebrations and vacation packages, guests can live it up with a season-long slate of offerings designed for the ultimate

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PANASONIC AVIONICS’ ASTROVA AND MODULAR INTERACTIVE TAKE OFF WITH AZERBAIJAN AIRLINES

Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), the world’s leading provider of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions, today announced that its Astrova in-flight engagement (IFE) solution and its Modular Interactive (MI) platform have entered commercial service with Azerbaijan Airlines onboard the carrier’s Airbus A320neo family fleet.

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