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Marriott will bring its first urban Ritz-Carlton Reserve to Shanghai's North Bund in 2030, with 110 rooms, luxury dining and wellness facilities

First announcement: The German aviation giant is sending one of the company's flagship aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, to Israel on a one-time basis in order to meet demand and reduce the gaps caused by the strike

IHG will launch Hotel Indigo’s first branded residences in Ras El Hekma, Egypt, with 280 apartments alongside a planned 100-room hotel

Alaska Airlines will launch nonstop Seattle flights to Athens and Paris in May 2027, expanding its European network with new seasonal services

Holiday Inn Express has launched a Breakfast Pillow with soothing breakfast sounds designed to help travellers sleep better during hotel stays

Lufthansa has activated Starlink Wi-Fi on its first A320neo aircraft. Up to 10 more Lufthansa and Lufthansa City Airlines aircraft are expected to receive the technology by the end of 2026

International hotel chain Fairmont is launching a luxury hotel that combines spectacular botanical design, seven culinary complexes, and a huge events complex

Etihad Airways now accepts UAE’s Jaywan card for flight bookings, becoming the first airline to offer the domestic payment option across its global network

Disney has unveiled new details about the Disney Believe cruise ship, including its Moana-inspired Grand Hall and Toy Story and Peter Pan artwork

Ferrari’s first production Luce electric car has sold for $40 million at auction, with proceeds benefiting educational initiatives through the Ferrari Foundation