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TravelWire News - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Saadia Zahidi has been appointed by IATA’s Board of Directors to the position of Director General from 1 November 2026. Zahidi will be IATA’s ninth Director General and the first woman appointed to hold the position. She joins IATA from the World Economic Forum (WEF) where she is a Managing Director and Member of…
TravelWire News - WorldHotels, a global brand of independent luxury and lifestyle hotels within BWH® Hotels, continues to grow its footprint with more than 40 hotels currently in development, building on the momentum of adding approximately 100 hotels in 2025. As demand for premium travel continues to rise, with the market projected to grow from an estimated $1.6 trillion in 2025 to $3 trillion by…
TravelWire News - Certification represents tourism industry’s highest individual educational achievement Destinations International announced that 70 industry leaders earned the Certified Destination Management Executive (CDME) designation in 2026. They were recognized at the association’s 2026 Annual Convention taking place July 21-23 in Portland, Oregon, USA. “We congratulate the newest…
TravelWire News - In October, 2026, VisitMalta will partner with Fotorivals.com to launch an exclusive and exciting photography scavenger hunt: Malta & Gozo Quest: Capture the Islands. Malta, an archipelago in the Mediterranean has two sister islands, Gozo and Comino. The top three winners will receive cash awards. During this 5-day photography adventure, participants will be given an itinerary to…
TravelWire News - Farnborough International Airshow – Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, announced today that British Airways has selected GTF engines to power 33 firm and 30 option Airbus A320neo aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide maintenance for the engines through a 12-year EngineWise® Comprehensive services agreement, ensuring optimized fleet efficiency and cost of…
TravelWire News - Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has signed lease agreements with Skymark Airlines for seven Boeing 737-10 aircraft, with the first delivery scheduled for 2028 from ACG’s existing orderbook. Key Highlights Strategic Benefits Executive Comments Background About ACG’s 737-10 Program Bottom line: The agreement gives Skymark access to seven higher-capacity Boeing 737-10 aircraft…
TravelWire News - Honeywell Aerospace (Nasdaq: HONA) today announced that IndiGo, India’s largest airline and one of the fastest‑growing carriers globally, has selected Honeywell Aerospace’s flagship avionics and power systems for its record‑breaking order of 810 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft. This agreement represents the largest new-aircraft-selectable equipment win in Honeywell Aerospace…
TravelWire News - As the international community gathers in New York for the 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), one theme continues to resonate throughout discussions: achieving the Sustainable Development Goals requires strong and innovative partnerships. SOURCE: Swarovski, the UN, and the SDGs
TravelWire News - Banyan Tree Bintan invites discerning diners and culinary enthusiasts to experience an extraordinary celebration of Indonesian gastronomy as renowned Chef Mandif Warokka collaborates with Treetops Sous Chef Rizkan for an exclusive two-night dining experience at the resort's iconic Treetops Restaurant. SOURCE: Banyan Tree Bintan Presents an Exclusive Culinary Collaboration at…
TravelWire News - Letsfly celebrated its 12th anniversary by unveiling a new brand strategy aimed at becoming a “one-stop distribution infrastructure for the global travel ecosystem.” Central to this shift is the unification of its two core solutions—AeroHub and HiBeds—under a single brand architecture, enabling more seamless and efficient travel distribution. Since its founding in 2014, Letsfly…
