Black Swan Holdings LLC, has acquired the Lyric brand to complement the real estate strategy of its asset manager, Black Swan Asset Management LLC, which launched earlier this year and raises capital to acquire Class A multifamily properties throughout North America. The acquisition includes domestic and international trademark rights, a comprehensive brand package, operational and performance data, and the lyric.com domain.…
TD-IWTA Awards 2023 gathers inspiring women in travel at a night of celebration, recognition, and empowerment
The inaugural Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel (Asia) Awards 2023 has made the travel industry buzzing with excitement and inspiration. The prestigious event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries across Asia to celebrate the outstanding achievements and contributions of women within the travel industry. TD-IWTA Awards honoured women who have made…
Mobile duty-free vouchers & agent commissions transform travel
GoFiji and The Motibhai Group have established a strategic partnership to transform travel experiences in Fiji by providing a diverse range of exclusive benefits and perks. This exciting collaboration is a first for the two companies and will seek to enhance the growing popularity of the GoFiji super app. The GoFiji super app, launched by…
Thai Vietjet teams up with Centara offering extra benefits to travellers
Thai Vietjet and Centara Hotels & Resorts have joined hands to launch a marketing partnership, offering special benefits to Thai Vietjet’s passengers and Centara’s customers throughout the year. In line with the new marketing partnership, passengers of Thai Vietjet can benefit 19% discount on Flexible and The Place To Be room rates when logging in as…
TD-IWTA Awards 2023 winners announced
The inaugural Travel Daily Media – Inspiring Women in Travel (Asia) Awards 2023 honoured some of the amazing women in the travel industry. The awards were presented at a gala ceremony at Montien Hotel Surawong Bangkok on June 24. TD-IWTA Awards honoured women who have made outstanding contributions to the travel industry, demonstrating exceptional leadership,…
Air New Zealand brings country’s largest Metaverse gallery to life to take youth art to the world
Air New Zealand has partnered with National Geographic to bring New Zealand’s largest Metaverse virtual photo gallery to life. The airline is inviting people around the world to ‘step foot’ in the digital gallery and experience New Zealand through the eyes of its youth. The digital exhibition features 96 photographs captured by rangatahi across the…
AirAsia X broadens India network with its return to Amritsar four times weekly
AirAsia X continues to expand its medium-haul network with renewed direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Amritsar in Northern India. From 3 September 2023, the four times weekly services will provide guests with access to Amritsar, a destination with immense potential in terms of religious significance, tourism attractions, commercial opportunities, and trade prospects. As the second…
Air Astana opens ticket sales for new Tel Aviv service
Air Astana has opened ticket sales for a new direct flight from Almaty to Tel Aviv, Israel, which will be operated twice weekly by Airbus A321LR starting in September. This service represents an expansion of the airline’s route network in a new direction and provides the first direct air service between Kazakhstan and Israel. The…
SITA Intelligence and Targeting provides real-time risk assessment
SITA has unveiled its most advanced intelligence and targeting offering yet, providing the backbone for dynamic and integrated border management, helping governments identify and manage risks long before they reach their land, sea, and air borders. Today governments face the arduous task of balancing the benefits of surging international travel that is close to pre-pandemic…
Air New Zealand and New Zealand Government to invest more than $2m in sustainable aviation fuel studies
Air New Zealand and the New Zealand Government have today announced a $2 million plus investment in next phase studies to consider the feasibility of producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Aotearoa. The announcement, including a commitment of more than $1.5 million from Air New Zealand and $765,000 from the Government, was made today at…