Sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, cuts aviation emissions by up to 80% while working seamlessly with existing aircraft and airport systems. WTTC President and CEO: "Sustainable fuel is the single biggest game-changer for Travel & Tourism, but right now, supply falls dangerously short of demand"
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has held a press conference in Dublin to address the clash with social network X owner Elon Musk, as the low-cost airline launches an unusual ticket sale. O'Leary also spoke about the idea that billionaire Elon Musk would buy the airline: "If he wants to invest in Ryanair, we would think it's a very good investment, certainly a significantly better investment than the financial returns he's earning on X."
During a recent visit to Israel, Air Canada announced the appointment of Shmuel Cohen to replace Ruth Ben-Tzur, who retired from the manager position. Rocky Lo, Air Canada's international sales manager, told PassportNews: "Proud to announce Shmule as Ruth's successor, will continue to lead the Israeli market"
Bluegame, the popular Italian yacht brand founded by Olympic sailor Luca Santella known for its innovative, high-performance power yachts, has unveiled its latest BGX model; CEO: the new flagship yacht is "the clearest statement of who we are today"
A travel industry executive with more than 30 years of experience, former CEO of Avoya Travel and President of FROSCH, joins NCL in the midst of a business boom; Marc Kazlauskas will oversee high demand, new ships, and significant investments in guest experience and upgrades to the private island of Great Stirrup Cay
Pegasus Airlines CEO, following the acquisition of the Czech airline for 154 million euros: "We didn’t start aviation in Türkiye, but we transformed it. And now, we’re ready to take the next step in our growth story"
British flag carrier British Airways, through its subsidiary Cityflyer, is expanding its route network and opening three destinations in Europe in the summer of 2026; CEO: "We’re excited to grow our network next year with three fantastic new routes."
Port Canaveral is now the world’s busiest cruise port, topping 8.6 million passengers in 2025 and setting a new record as it continues expanding its terminals and facilities; CEO: "Earning this distinction is a direct reflection of our ongoing commitment"
In a special interview with PassportNews during his visit, CEO Varadi clarified that the plan to establish a base of operations in Israel, invest about a billion dollars, and create thousands of jobs has not yet been officially approved, but the direction is positive and negotiations are progressing
The Seventh Annual ITMF Business Aviation Conference held at Sheraton Grand Tel Aviv highlights resilience and future growth. Founders Tami Elshtain and Yael Altman emphasize looking forward. IATA's CEO in Israel: "Fingers crossed for sustained ceasefire."
