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Megaworld Hotels & Resorts gives thanks by supporting Boracay’s Ati Komunidad
As a way of giving thanks for yet another successful year, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) extends its support to the Ati Komunidad of Boracay as it takes on the challenge of mastering nito weaving, a traditional Filipino craft. Anchored on the theme Weaving Heritage, Planting Hope, the project underscores MHR’s commitment to preserving Filipino craftsmanship while creating sustainable income opportunities for indigenous communities. MHR managing director Cleofe Albiso said of the initiative:“The Ati people are the original caretakers of Boracay. By nurturing livelihood opportunities for them, we honor their legacy and help ensure that progress on the island includes them. They are the heart of this island long before it became the destination we all know today. By investing in programs like nito weaving, we hope to uplift their lives and give back to the community that has given us so much.” Paying homage to local culture Every year, MHR chooses a beneficiary community to honour during its Thanksgiving celebrations in November, and the Ati communities of Boracay were selected for 2025. As part of the initiative, MHR hosted a ten-day nito weaving workshop in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The training was held at the Ati Village from 10th to 21st November, bringing in 19 Ati participants who were eager to learn the craft from Francia Escote, an accredited DTI trainer whose own journey began as a student in similar workshops. Today, Escote runs her own brand, Franz Handicrafts, and now teaches others how to turn this heritage craft into a sustainable livelihood. Top MHR executives and DTI-Aklan provincial director Romel Amihan attended the culminating activity on 21st November to personally award certificates to the participants. All participants were honoured and given the chance to showcase their handcrafted nito creations. MHR Boracay Newcoast properties general manager Maia Israel addressed attendees, saying: “We all know that nito weaving is flexible, durable, and naturally beautiful, just like the Ati. We see in you the same resilience and hard work that continue to thrive despite changing times. As vanguards of Filipino culture and heritage, MHR hopes to help preserve the art of nito weaving. That is why we partnered with DTI-Aklan, who guided us in learning this skill, which can also serve as an additional source of livelihood.”
Dubai SME collaborates with Google
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has announced a collaboration with global technology leader Google. The entities are collaborating to launch a pioneering initiative designed to elevate the digital competitiveness of Emirati-owned small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The announcement took place in the presence of His Excellency Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, part of DET, Ahmad Alroom Almheiri, Acting CEO of Dubai SME, Anthony Nakache, Managing Director, Google MENA, and Martin Roeske, MENA Director of Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google. The pilot programme will empower a select group of 10 high-potential Emirati businesses with access to premium digital marketing tools, advertising credits, and expert mentorship. This initial phase, designed as a proof of concept (POC), directly tackles key challenges faced by smaller businesses – modest budgets, developing digital marketing expertise, and fewer opportunities to engage with major advertising platforms – enabling participants to compete globally with a significantly lower capital outlay. These initial businesses were fairly selected based on specific criteria to test and refine the programme's model, and following the successful conclusion of this pilot, the validated strategies and resources will be scaled into a future industry-wide programme to benefit a larger cohort of SMEs. This initiative reflects Dubai SME’s commitment to advancing the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, including to become the fastest-growing and most attractive business hub for SMEs and local champions. The collaboration features a unique tripartite co-funding model, with total investment for each participating business equally shared between Dubai SME, Google, and the SME itself, promoting ownership, accountability, and long-term capability building. Businesses will benefit from professional strategic guidance, creative support, and access to Google’s advertising platforms, helping them run high-impact campaigns and enhance their digital performance. The programme also leverages DET’s marketing expertise and its ecosystem of partners across the public and private sectors, ensuring participants receive practical mentorship on digital strategy, content, and campaign optimisation. Ahmad Al Room Almheiri, Acting CEO of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Dubai SME), said: “Under the visionary leadership guiding Dubai’s transformation, SMEs represent both the driving force and future of Dubai’s economy. This pioneering collaboration with Google exemplifies how strategic collaboration between government and the private sector can transform challenges into opportunities for Emirati entrepreneurs. By investing in genuine digital capability, we are ensuring Emirati businesses can scale with confidence, compete on the global stage, and play their vital role in achieving the ambitious goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33. This initiative reinforces our commitment to making Dubai the most attractive hub for entrepreneurship and innovation.” Martin Roeske, Director, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Google MENA, said: "Technology is the great equalizer. It allows a traditional family business to reach the same global customers as a high-tech unicorn. By teaming up with Dubai SME, we’re putting Google’s most advanced AI tools, together with ads credits and mentorship, directly into the hands of Emirati entrepreneurs – giving them the precision to make every dirham count and compete on a world stage." The pilot phase will commence later this year, with performance insights helping inform future digital enablement initiatives designed to strengthen Dubai’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Michelin Bib Gourmand chef Miguel Cabel Moreno champions Southern Mindanao cuisine at Crimson Boracay
Palm Grill and Cabel chef-restaurateur Miguel Cabel Moreno personally handles the plating of his Amor del Mar seafood course Filipino chef-restaurateur Miguel Cabel Moreno continued to advocate for the gastronomic culture of Mindanao at two four-hands culinary events staged at Crimson Resort and Spa Boracay. Held on the evenings of 14th and 15th November, From Shore to South featured collaborations between Cabel Moreno and Crimson Boracay executive chef Nickolai Stoyanov and Philip Arroza, chef de cuisine at the resort’s Azure Beach Club. Wines for the initial event at the resort’s Mosaic Latin American Grill on the 14th were provided by AWC Philippines. The chef’s two restaurants in the Greater Manila Area, Cabel in Manila Proper and his flagship Palm Grill in Quezon City, were named among the establishments meriting the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand appellation in its initial foray into the Philippines in late October. Cabel Moreno said of the event: “I'm so grateful for this opportunity to be able to showcase the cuisines from where I come from, and I hope it translated in the plates that we put out. I also hope that, when diners step out of these beautiful restaurants, they will have a more positive and better view of Mindanao as a whole. Hopefully, they’ll want to try and visit Mindanao themselves.” Cabel Moreno's pianggang na manuk [chicken in a blackened coconut sauce] calls to mind the flavours beloved by the Philippines' Pan-Malayan neighbours Celebrating the unsung side of Philippine heritage Proudly of the Tausug people of Southern Mindanao, born and raised in the province of Sulu, Cabel Moreno has long championed the cause for promoting Mindanaoan cuisine in the northern and central parts of the country, seeing how culinary culture in these areas skews more towards western influence as opposed to delving into the Philippines’ roots as part of the Pan-Malayan Peninsula. Indeed, he has pointed out that his food reflects the cornerstone flavour profiles of the country’s peninsular neighbours Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei: richness and depth, piquant heat, a subtle sweetness, and acidity built more with natural ingredients like citrus as opposed to the chemical tang of vinegar. As a result, Cabel Moreno integrates ingredients endemic to his home region into his cookery, as seen in the addition of a fiery Tausug sambal to a canape of baby squid served prior to the Mosaic dinner. His seafood course Amor del Mar, which paired crisp-skinned grouper with grilled giant prawns, called to mind the Indonesian kari udang and the sweeter Balinese kari ikan, only with a more refined sweetness built with coconut milk peppered with Cabel Moreno’s own proprietary spice mix. But it is the pianggang from the Azure dinner, Cabel Moreno’s signature dish from Palm Grill which is blackened chicken served with an unctuous burnt coconut sauce, that captures the region on a plate: Minadanaoan soul food for body and soul, served with a smoky mashed eggplant salad and golden rice cooked the Tausug way and reminiscent of nasi lemak - essentially Filipino pride unbowed by the conqueror’s blade, a missing link between a storied past and a present heavily influenced by foreign concepts. The Amor del Mar is an homage to the wealth of seafood available in Mindanaoan waters Quo vadis? With the Philippines hosting the UN Tourism World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism next year, Cabel Moreno is one of the chefs who is working with the country’s Department of Tourism (DOT) to move the Filipino culinary heritage agenda towards the global stage. In a separate interview with us, he said: “The DOT has long said that we have beautiful islands and beaches, but it's the gastronomy that we need to promote and highlight this time. I agree with them on that because Thailand has been really successful [with regard to tourism promotion], not only because of their beautiful islands and beaches but because of their food.” For this reason, he sees the arrival of the Michelin Guide in the country as a game-changer for the country, as well as a boost for culinary advocates like himself. Indeed, as he looks towards the UN Tourism forum and other events wherein he can further push for his advocacy, Cabel Moreno says: “This is actually wonderful for me because it will again give foreigners more opportunities to discover us.” Photos and Interview: Marga Manlapig
AACO, SITA, and Amadeus collaborate
Representative Image AACO, SITA, and Amadeus have come together to explore how data and technology can bring greater accuracy and transparency to aviation’s sustainability efforts. The initiative represents a concrete step toward helping airlines and passengers make informed decisions based on the environmental impact of air travel, and building the trust needed to support meaningful climate action. Conscious of the criticality of the challenge, two of aviation’s leading technology providers are working together. The collaboration pairs SITA Eco Mission, which draws on real aircraft performance and operational data to deliver accurate emissions and fuel-burn calculations, with Amadeus Travel Impact Suite, which aggregates carbon emissions calculations from multiple recognized sources and standards. Together, they provide the ecosystem with detailed emissions information so that travelers can make more informed decisions. Their shared goal is to demonstrate how accurate data can support decision-making on sustainable travel and facilitate climate action, such as carbon offsetting. “We are proud that Amadeus and SITA have joined forces to deliver solutions that help the aviation industry and its customers optimize operational costs while engaging passengers on sustainability through accurate, data-driven transparency,” said Abdul Wahab Teffaha, Secretary General of AACO. “As two of the industry’s most trusted partners, Amadeus and SITA will deliver state-of-the-art solutions, and their collaboration will play a key role in advancing environmental sustainability and strengthening the bond between airlines and their customers.” “This partnership reflects the spirit of collaboration our industry needs,” said Yann Cabaret, CEO, SITA for Aircraft. “Trust between passengers and airlines begins with transparency. By combining Amadeus’ travel technology solutions with our operational data, we’re exploring how verified information can give airlines and passengers greater confidence in reporting data related to sustainability. It’s an important first step that shows how major players in the industry can come together to drive real progress.” “This collaboration adds another trusted emissions calculation source, ensuring the industry has relevant, accurate, and transparent sustainability data. By exploring how verified operational insights can flow into our open, partner-agnostic solution, Travel Impact Suite, we aim to help airlines, travel agencies, corporations, and travelers better understand the environmental impact of each flight. This empowers them to make more informed choices about which flight to book or which climate actions to take, and to report consistently across channels,” said Maher Koubaa, Executive Vice President, Travel Unit, and Managing Director, EMEA, at Amadeus. This initiative demonstrates how linking data, operations, and passenger engagement can help turn sustainability goals into credible results. It supports airlines as they navigate increasing regulatory complexity and rising costs, highlighting the power of collaboration in addressing shared challenges. In a world where passengers demand greater clarity, this collaboration shows how collective innovation can move aviation toward a more transparent and sustainable future.
Yas Island Abu Dhabi and Pickyourtrail collaborate for First-Ever AI–Human Influencer Collaboration
Yas Island in partnership with Pickyourtrail, unveils “Smash the Ordinary”, featuring Bollywood actress Sahher Bambba and digital AI influencer Naina. This marks the first time a human and AI influencer jointly explore the wonders of Yas Island, blending technology and human emotion to redefine travel storytelling in the digital age. A series of Instagram reels showcase Sahher and Naina experiencing the island’s world-class attractions, including world of Warner Bros. World™ Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the thrill-packed Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, experience the marine animals at SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Sahher conveys authentic human enjoyment while Naina offers a perspective rooted in exploration and understanding of human sensations. It explores the intersection of human adventure and artificial intelligence, presenting travel narratives that reflect both real-world enthusiasm and AI’s curiosity about human experiences. Smash the Ordinary’ showcases Yas Island’s spirit of innovation, a destination that delivers unique experiences and sparks genuine emotion. By bringing an AI influencer into real-world adventures, we’re redefining tourism storytelling through the perfect blend of innovation and human connection,” said Liam Findlay, CEO of Miral Destinations. Hari Ganapathy of Pickyourtrail, added, “In today’s travel landscape, innovation and authentic experiences go hand in hand. The ‘Smash the Ordinary’ campaign beautifully demonstrates how AI can deepen our understanding and appreciation of human adventures. At Pickyourtrail, we love customising “sooper” hit holidays that encourage travellers to see the world in new ways. It’s all about making travel more personal, meaningful and exciting." The “Smash the Ordinary” campaign represents a pioneering blend of AI and human storytelling that challenges conventional travel narratives. As destinations and brands seek innovative ways to capture the imagination of modern travelers, Yas Island’s approach offers a compelling case study in connecting technology with authentic experience.
Nakanoshima, Osaka’s new creative capital: An innovation laboratory for the Expo 2025 and beyond
Located in the heart of Osaka, Nakanoshima, an iconic island bordered by the Dojima and Tosabori Rivers, is reinventing itself as an open-air laboratory dedicated to artistic creation, culture, and urban innovation. Inspired by European models such as the Île de la Cité in Paris and Museumsinsel in Berlin, Nakanoshima brings together major museums, historic buildings, natural spaces, and universities in a collaborative and sustainable approach. The “Creative Island Nakanoshima” initiative is based on a unique ecosystem bringing together artists, cultural institutions, and researchers around a rich program of exhibitions, performances, and workshops. Its ambition? To foster the emerging trends of tomorrow and build bridges between local and international audiences within the dynamic framework of Expo 2025, but above all with a long-term vision. The project is resolutely forward-looking, embodying a global vision where creativity, experimentation, and international outreach revolve around a single territory. Expo 2025 as a catalyst, with the future as its horizon Driven by the excitement of Expo 2025, Nakanoshima aims to become the flagship “Creative Island” of Asia. But more than a temporary showcase, the project is part of a sustainable urban and cultural development dynamic, at a time when cities seek to reinvent their identities and enrich visitor experiences. “These initiatives fit within our vision of making Nakanoshima a unique creative laboratory where heritage, innovation, and contemporary creation meet,” said the executive committee of Creative Island Nakanoshima. “Our ambition is to position the island as a must-see cultural destination, not only for Expo 2025 but also for decades to come.” Within the urban momentum sparked by the Expo, the district has benefited from significant development and will be connected notably by the new Naniwasuji line, facilitating north-south transit across Osaka and linking the city’s main hubs. A flagship event during Expo 2025, the Nakanoshima Pavilion Festival offers a glimpse of the island’s future. This artistic event, held across various cultural venues on the island, celebrates Nakanoshima’s rich cultural heritage. Throughout the festival, visitors can discover prestigious exhibitions in the museums, concerts, performances on boats along the waterfront, and many events connected to the island’s rich heritage and innovative urbanism. With a varied program that includes visual arts, science, music, and theater, the festival aims to showcase the many facets of this “island within the city,” attracting an international audience connected to Osaka’s Expo 2025. Easier access for visitors worldwide New: an enhanced experience with the English website In this context of global openness, the launch of the official English website marks a decisive step. This portal offers a complete immersion into the island’s cultural life: news on events, discovery of partner institutions, promotion of key players, and access to multimedia resources. A new single ticket: the Nakanoshima Pavilion Sightseeing Pass This shared cultural pass is a new unique ticket designed specifically for the Nakanoshima Pavilion Festival 2025, allowing visitors access to a set of five major cultural institutions on the island. The pass enables visitors to select three exhibitions among those offered by The National Museum of Art, Osaka, Osaka Science Museum, Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, Nakanoshima Kosetsu Museum of Art, and The Museum of Oriental Ceramics, OSAKA, while enjoying a deep exploration of the island’s charms through a rich series of events and programming. The shared pass offers an enriched cultural experience by granting access to key institutions on Nakanoshima, highlighting both art museums and architectural or innovation centers. It is part of an approach to bring the public closer and to network cultural venues. An invitation to read the hidden history of the island, one story at a time: "Stories from 15 Places on Nakanoshima" Artist-in-residence at Nakanoshima for several years, renowned Japanese playwright and novelist Toshiki Okada conceived "Stories from 15 Places on Nakanoshima." This collection of fifteen short stories, each attached to a specific place on Nakanoshima Island, was created following in-depth research started in 2018 and completed in 2024. The stories blend reality and fiction by drawing on the past, present, and future potentials of these locations, incorporating local historical elements and precise observations of the sites. Available in English since August 2025, the work invites visitors to read each narrative directly at its corresponding location, offering an immersive literary journey through the urban environment. AR Experience Enhancement From September 27 to November 30, 2025, Creative Island Nakanoshima launches "AR Tour: Stories from 15 Places on Nakanoshima," transforming Okada's literary work into an augmented reality experience. Visitors use smartphones to view AR illustration artworks created by established artists including Teppei Kaneuji, Ayumi Kanno, Kenta Cobayashi, contact Gonzo, MANTLE, STYLY creators, and public participants at 15 meeting points across major cultural facilities including Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka, National Museum of Art, Osaka and Osaka Science Museum. This free, bilingual project utilizes XR technology provided by STYLY Inc. to overlay digital artworks onto real landscapes, creating an immersive experience where historical culture and futuristic elements intersect as visitors explore the island.
Hotel asset managers call for a collaborative approach to asset management at IHIF Asia
Speakers from several hospitality asset management firms declared at the Asian International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF Asia) that the old model of asset management is unsustainable. In light of this statement, investors and operators are now calling for a more collaborative approach. Relevant observations were pointed out during a panel discussion chaired by Global Asset Solutions’ CEO Alex Sogno Among those involved in the discussion on Lifecycle Management: Planning for Optimal Asset Performance were Prospect Hotel Advisors’ Rohan Gopaldas, Eric Siegel from EQT Group, and Hilton’s Gisle Sarheim. Success lies in alignment Sogno said during the panel: "What we’ve heard here is that lifecycle management is less about reacting to issues and more about anticipating each stage of a hotel’s journey from development to exit. Success lies in aligning ownership, operators, and investors around a clear long-term strategy, while having the discipline to execute on short-term performance. Hotels are living assets, and the most successful ones are those nurtured with foresight, accountability, and adaptability.” He added that the previous model of asset management should be replaced with a fresh, less confrontational approach, leaning on expert knowledge, with all parties working alongside the hotel’s operations. Asset management groups should be independent and global and look to educate owners, with the goal of building sustainable asset management platforms for them to operate their own asset management teams. With regard to the current position of the market, Sogno said that owners were doubling down on proactive asset management to capture the current upcycle. This would mean significant changes with regard to repositioning, brand/manager selection, and tech-enabled margin improvement. Sogno remarked: “Owners are no longer just building; they’re engineering performance—from operating model selection to data-driven revenue and targeted capex.” Investors and owners were also increasingly open to flexible operating structures, including third-party management, hybrid models and joint ventures to sharpen ROI and accelerate projects to market. Significant growth in the luxury and lifestyle hospitality segments The panel came against a backdrop of increased investor interest in the luxury and lifestyle hotel sectors in the Asia-Pacific region, particularly from institutional and private equity capital. Region-wide pipelines were at or near records, with notable acceleration in luxury and lifestyle projects and growth in new brands coming into the market. Luxury and upscale assets accounted for almost 85% of the total hotel investment in the Asia Pacific region during 2024 and the first half of 2025, according to the latest research from Global Asset Solutions. The company’s Asia-Pacific Hotels Transactions & Market Snapshot for full-year 2024 and first half of 2025 reported that an increase in liquidity driven by the strong dollar had helped to bolster deals. For all hotel deals exceeding US$20 million, the total transaction volume in the region during 2024 reached US$11.2 billion, with 139 transactions, and 56 worth US$5 billion so far this year. The study also found that Japan was the most in-demand hotel market, with a weak yen and near-zero interest rates, meaning that the country accounted for over US$4 billion in hotel transaction volume, nearly 40 percent of the total for the year.
Siyam World Maldives Launches the Maldives’ First Resort-Based Full-Scale Plastic Upcycling Center in Collaboration with CLEAN Maldives
In a landmark move for sustainable hospitality in the Maldives, Siyam World Maldives has unveiled the nation’s first dedicated Plastic Upcycling Center in collaboration with local environmental NGO CLEAN Maldives. The project marks a major step forward in sustainable resort operations and is already sparking wider conversations across the country about responsible waste management and community-led environmental action. Designed to turn discarded plastic items, such as oil containers, cleaning product drums, and shampoo bottles, into functional products like sunbeds, planters, and outdoor seating, the upcycling center is the first of its kind to operate at this scale in the Maldives at a resort. While other small-scale efforts have existed previously, including one formerly active in Malé and limited facilities elsewhere, this represents a nation-first in terms of scale, circular process, and community integration on a resort island. Beyond resort-generated waste, the facility also accepts plastic from the nearby inhabited island of Kudafari, reinforcing Siyam World’s role in supporting surrounding communities. In a shared value model, 60% of the upcycled items will remain at the resort, while 40% will be distributed by CLEAN Maldives, with both partners committing to donating select products for use in public spaces like island parks, beaches, and communal areas. To date, the center recycles approximately 800 kg of hard plastics per month, contributing over 10,000 kg annually to the circular economy. In addition, the facility has created three new employment opportunities, further strengthening Siyam World’s impact in the local community. The new center is also set to play an educational role. Guided tours for guests and school groups will be introduced as part of the resort’s environmental awareness efforts, helping to showcase the importance of plastic reduction, recycling, and upcycling through real-world solutions. The facility was formally inaugurated during a ceremony attended by Abdulla Thamheed, Vice President of Sun Siyam Resorts, and Hafsath Aleem, President and Founder of CLEAN Maldives. It was developed as part of the Plastic Free Rivers and Seas for South Asia (PLEASE) Project, an initiative funded by the World Bank and implemented by SACEP with support from UNOPS. The launch event drew support from representatives of UNOPS, the World Bank, local councils, and members of the resort’s staff, highlighting how public-private partnerships can effectively address environmental challenges in island nations. Already, the ripple effects are being felt across the industry. Other resorts have expressed interest in replicating the model or launching similar collaborations with local NGOs—pointing to a wider shift toward conscious, community-focused tourism in the Maldives. This initiative proudly supports the following Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure While the project operates independently of the group’s Sun Siyam Cares sustainability framework, it mirrors the same values: investing in long-term solutions, empowering local communities, and championing practical innovation that delivers real change. As Siyam World and CLEAN Maldives look to the future, the upcycling facility stands as a living example of what’s possible when creativity, collaboration, and environmental purpose come together—proving that waste doesn’t have to be the end of the story, but the start of something better. By opening its doors to school visits and guided guest tours, Siyam World aims to raise awareness and inspire action—offering a tangible experience of the circular economy in motion.
Bird Travels announces its exclusive collaboration with AEGEAN
Bird Travels, announces its exclusive partnership with AEGEAN, Greece's flag carrier and the launch of direct flight operations from Delhi and Mumbai to Athens (Greece), commencing in the first quarter of 2026. The official flight schedule will be announced by the end of September, when ticket sales will be available. "We are pleased to collaborate with Bird Travels, a trusted and eminent aviation partner in India, as we prepare to launch direct flights from both Delhi and Mumbai to Athens starting in early 2026. This marks a significant milestone in our international expansion and reflects our strong commitment to strengthening connectivity between Greece and India. The addition of our new Airbus A321neo XLR aircraft, along with the four A321neo LRs, accelerates our access to the extremely important Indian market but also allows for the immediate upgrade of our product and services to destinations outside the EU, longer than 4 hours in which we already operate. We are confident that, with Bird Travels’ expertise, AEGEAN will successfully establish its footprint in India, offering travelers a seamless and premium gateway to Europe and beyond", stated Roland Jaggi, Chief Commercial Officer of AEGEAN. "We are very excited to see this promising partnership with AEGEAN, beginning to unfold into a myriad elevated travel experiences from New Delhi & Mumbai very shortly, connecting to Athens and further to Europe & the rest of the world. AEGEAN is a renowned airline with a strong reputation for quality service and connectivity. Given our expertise and network, there are exciting times ahead for the dynamic Indian travel market and discerning Indian travellers." said Gaurav Bhatia, Executive Director, Bird Group. AEGEAN will shortly add two new Airbus A321neo XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft with an even longer range of up to 10.5 hours, accelerating the initiation of its flights to India, early next year. The capabilities and comfort features of the new aircraft facilitate AEGEAN’s options for new additional connections, while at the same time provide a new level of comfort & services, more personal space, an inflight entertainment system with 4K screens, satellite Wi-Fi, USB and device charging ports and extra-large bins, specially designed for long-haul flights. These aircraft have a customized configuration of only 138 seats in total, of which 24 are Business Class Suites with fully lie-flat beds, increased privacy and full aisle access. AEGEAN plans to commence 5 weekly flights to New Delhi (March 2026) and soon thereafter 3 weekly flights to Mumbai (May 2026), the second destination of the company's network in India, exclusively represented by the General Sales Agent (GSA), Bird Travels.
Tourism Malaysia collaborates with HONOR Technology to boost country’s tourism presence
Tourism Malaysia and HONOR Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd formally entered into a strategic Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC). This partnership seeks to enhance Malaysia’s global tourism presence through innovative digital campaigns powered by artificial intelligence. Tourism Malaysia views the MoC as an important step toward aligning tourism promotion with technological advancement and global marketing trends. Indeed, the agreement underscores a shared commitment to revitalising the tourism industry in preparation for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026). What to expect from this innovative collaboration The MoC outlines a comprehensive collaboration between both parties to co-develop a series of initiatives, including nationwide photography competitions, guided photo tours, creative workshops and art exhibitions across Malaysia. HONOR Malaysia will take the lead in curating visual content through its advanced AI-powered mobile technology, while Tourism Malaysia will facilitate access to key destinations, resources, and marketing support in amplifying the campaign’s reach alongside impact. Tourism Malaysia’s deputy director-general Samuel Lee Thai Hung said: “We are excited to collaborate with a forward-thinking partner like HONOR Malaysia. This partnership aligns with our mission to diversify promotional strategies and embrace innovation in tourism marketing. As we prepare for Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), we remain committed to fostering strong public-private collaborations that can elevate Malaysia’s brand visibility on the global stage.” Likewise, HONOR South Pacific president Justin Li remarked: “We are proud to support the Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign by leveraging technology and innovation. We aim to create new opportunities to promote Malaysia as a leading travel destination, empowering the nation’s youth and foster meaningful cultural exchange. Not only tourists but Malaysians themselves will also be able to enjoy and appreciate the country’s beautiful moments alongside wonders captured through the lens of HONOR’s smartphones.” The collaboration represents a forward-thinking opportunity to diversify its promotional efforts by leveraging the power of digital storytelling and user-generated content. Beyond showcasing the country’s scenic landscapes and cultural richness, the partnership aims to build emotional as well as visual connections with travellers, especially younger, digitally savvy audiences.
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AI Asia Expo Thailand 2023
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and Singapore Industrial Automation Association (SIAA) are hosting the upcoming
AVIAREPS APAC Virtual Expo 2022 (AAVE)
The AAVE2022 edition gathers quality buyers from an additional 4 countries on top of the 7 existing countries seen in the 2021 edition. Powering the virtual event this year is our AI-matchmaking technology with a strong focus in matching your business needs with the right target segment and audience, ensuring your return of investment, all at the comfort of everyone’s choice of locations. Join our AVIAREPS APAC Virtual Expo 2022 (AAVE) as one of many exhibitors to raise awareness, connect with new partners and customers and strengthen existing relationships.