05 September, 2024
JetBlue enters new partnership with UBS Arena & the New York Islanders
New initiative to promote SAF use and decarbonize aviation begins in Japan
This represents the world’s first*3 initiative bringing together fuel suppliers, an airline, a forwarder, and an airport operator in an effort to jump-start trading in Scope 3 environmental value. Brisk trading in environmental value via this project’s scheme will make it possible to share the costs associated with SAF throughout the air transport value chain.
SWISS to offer inflight delights from FAHR restaurant in Canton Aargau
Eight moments helping Hilton reach 8,000 hotels
Just over two years after opening its 7,000th hotel, Hilton now has more than 8,000 hotels operating globally. Following a series of additions to its portfolio, including NoMad, Graduate Hotels, Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Autocamp, Hilton is unlocking hundreds of new ways for guests and owners to benefit from the company’s expansive network.
Hilton celebrates 8,000 Hotels, Globally
This has been a significant year for Hilton’s development, marked by strategic partnerships and acquisitions, and continued organic growth from our existing brands,” said Kevin Jacobs, chief financial officer and president, global development, Hilton. “The Hilton network – led by our powerful brands – continues to be an engine of opportunity for guests, owners, team members and communities. We’re excited about the growth opportunities that lie ahead and our ability to spread the light and warmth of hospitality to every corner of the world"
As Hilton celebrates 8,000 hotels globally, these are eight moments so far this year that are helping Hilton accelerate its growth for the future.
Hilton’s Growth So Far in 2024
5% increase in visitor numbers for National Trust...
People are still prepared to spend money on a great day out despite the continued impact of the cost of living crisis, with the National Trust’s Annual Report revealing a 5% increase in visitor numbers to their pay for entry places in 2023/24 compared with the previous year.
The 12% boost in paying visitors, an increase of 332,000 in numbers, reflects a trend seen across the tourist attraction sector. People are prioritising paying on the day for special days out, yet challenging external conditions contributing to rising inflation, higher costs and a large drop in household discretionary spend mean that they are finding it hard to commit to annual subscriptions or memberships.
Hilary McGrady, Director General of the National Trust, said: “It’s really heartening that people still want to spend time in and support amazing cultural and natural places, whether that’s immersing themselves in art or wandering through our gardens and woodlands. We know the cost-of-living crisis is still biting and we’ll keep doing more to give everyone a great day out. We’ve designed a new Explorer Pass, and are offering free passes where we can, for people who can’t otherwise afford to visit the places in our care.”
As a result of these difficult economic conditions, National Trust memberships were reduced by 89,000 to 2.62 million memberships (5.38 million members) in 2023/24 as more people moved to paying on the day. This was largely due to a decrease in new recruits at a time when fewer households could commit to annual subscriptions. Young families, which have been hardest hit by the cost of living pressures, were the least likely to renew their membership in 2023/24. However there are early signs in the current 2024/25 financial year that these pressures could be easing; as of the end of June 2024, National Trust memberships were up to 2.65 million (5.46 million members).
Bernard Donoghue, Director of the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, commented on the Trust’s findings in light of the visitor attraction sector as a whole: [i"The economic consequences of the pandemic coincided with a cost of living crisis; UK consumers have been making tactical decisions about how they spend their leisure pounds and leisure hours, and this caution continues. Our members have been reporting that there has been a rise in the number of visitors, particularly families, who have been opting for single entry tickets, rather than taking out memberships.”[/i]
However, members were also shown to be getting more out of their membership and visiting National Trust places more frequently than during the year prior, attracted by a year-round calendar of programming and events. Spending in shops and cafés was up compared with 2022/23 and the charity’s overall income continued to grow year-on-year.
As well as more people visiting its places the National Trust has also been able to take the collections in its care to wider audiences through an ambitious loans programme, with more than 1.3 million people visiting exhibitions with Trust loans this year.
Frontier Airlines to launch 11 new routes across 15 airports
Etihad Airways and Mumbai City FC agree new partnership deal
The deal, which is a record in Indian football in terms of duration, coincides with Etihad celebrating 20 years of flying to India and will see the Etihad Airways logo feature prominently on the front of shirt of Mumbai City FC’s first and youth team match shirts and training kits from the 2024-25 season.
04 September, 2024
Qatar Airways creates World’s first airline commercial where 'you can be the star'
RF-A 24-3 168th Wing Refuels the Fight
US Department of Transportation approves AirExplore for U.S. operations.
Brussels Airlines ranked amongst the most reliable major European airlines during a busy summer season
99% of the flights operated as scheduled, almost 3 out of 4 flights departed with less than 15 minutes delay so far this year.
Digital innovations to take care of passengers
AirAsia continues low-cost travel leadership with wins at the World Travel Awards Asia
Air Asia recognised as Asia’s Leading Low-Cost Airline for the ninth year in a row and Asia's Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew for eight consecutive years
Virgin Atlantic to add Riyadh, Accra and Toronto to next year's schedule.
New route to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Return to Accra, Ghana
O Canada!
A4E welcomes new team members
the years to come.”