Curaçao Introduces World’s First Fast, Secure Border Crossing with Airside
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Curaçao Introduces World’s First Fast, Secure Border Crossing with Airside

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes Airside, an Entrust Company and leader in privacy-based digital identity, has announced the launch of the world’s first fully operational pre-processing biometric border crossing program in collaboration with the Government of Curaçao and Vision-Box, an Amadeus company. A New Era of Secure and Contactless Travel Visitors to…

GBTA Introduces Global Equity Program for Emerging Market Business Travel Professionals
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GBTA Introduces Global Equity Program for Emerging Market Business Travel Professionals

Friday, June 21, 2024 Reading Time: 2 minutes GBTA launches the Global Equity Program, offering sponsored memberships to support business travel professionals in emerging markets. The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), a leading international organization for business travel, introduced its Global Equity Program (GEP). This initiative offers professionals in emerging markets a one-year sponsored GBTA…

British Airways introduces discounted Thames Clippers fares to London City Airport – Business Traveller
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British Airways introduces discounted Thames Clippers fares to London City Airport – Business Traveller

British Airways has launched a new partnership with the Thames Clippers service, offering customers discounted fares to London City Airport. The river bus service (officially branded as Uber Boat by Thames Clippers) stops at 24 piers between Putney Pier in the west and Barking Riverside in the east. The closest stop to London City is…

Marriott Hotels introduces its service and experiences to Navi Mumbai
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Marriott Hotels introduces its service and experiences to Navi Mumbai

Marriott Hotels proudly announces the opening of Navi Mumbai Marriott Hotel. Located on Thane Belapur Road in the heart of Navi Mumbai, this hotel is strategically positioned for both business and leisure travellers. It is situated 26 km from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and just 12 km from the upcoming DB Patil International Airport,…

Skyscanner introduces Savvy Search, its innovative AI travel planning tool
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Skyscanner introduces Savvy Search, its innovative AI travel planning tool

Skyscanner has just launched its exclusive Savvy Search tool, a groundbreaking addition to its travel app arsenal. By harnessing the immense power of AI and tapping into its vast database of over 18 million unique flight routes and a staggering 80 billion prices searched daily, Skyscanner aims to revolutionise the way travellers plan their adventures….

Eurostar unifies travel classes and introduces more flexible fares – Business Traveller
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Eurostar unifies travel classes and introduces more flexible fares – Business Traveller

Eurostar has made fares more flexible across its three classes, which will also be renamed following the rail operator’s merger with Thalys. The move comes after the unveiling of a single website and mobile app last October, allowing customers to book connections across mainland Europe, as well as a joint loyalty programme under the existing…

Air New Zealand introduces new fare options – Business Traveller
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Air New Zealand introduces new fare options – Business Traveller

Air New Zealand has announced a new suite of booking options for travelling between New Zealand and the Tasman or Pacific Islands. From June, all Air New Zealand short-haul passengers will have access to the full inflight entertainment (IFE) offering, and receive a snack or a meal, including tea, coffee, water or juice. Other beverages…

London’s Meliá White House introduces co-working space – Business Traveller
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London’s Meliá White House introduces co-working space – Business Traveller

London’s Meliá White House has unveiled a series of co-working tables and meeting spaces as part of its £40 million renovation. The hotel on Albany Street, located at the southeast corner of Regent’s Park, completed its five-year transformation project in April 2023. As part of the refurb, the hotel has added co-working stations to the…

HSMAI Americas introduces its 2024 councils
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HSMAI Americas introduces its 2024 councils

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to introduce the 2024 Rising Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization Leader Councils. Each council, with a tenure of 2-years, is comprised of emerging professionals from various roles within the hospitality industry. Participants benefit from a structured mentorship program with Advisory Board members, collaborative small-group projects,…

Qatar’s Hamad International Airport introduces dedicated security lanes for families with children – Business Traveller
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Qatar’s Hamad International Airport introduces dedicated security lanes for families with children – Business Traveller

Already celebrated for its family-friendly amenities and attention to detail, Qatar’s Hamad International Airport is now introducing dedicated security and screening lanes for families with children – in particular, those with younger children – while they transfer through the airport. China Southern latest carrier to add Doha route The decision has come in line with…