Zela Jet will be solely and exclusively representing the marketing of this PC-12 NGX aircraft for the course of the summer. Fly 7 who are the largest operator in Europe for the PC-12 will be the powering of this aircraft as they will be managing the all operational matters. The most modern single-engine turboprop to date is the PC-12 NGX. Its remarkable safety record of more than 7 million flying hours served as a foundation. The PC-12 NGX brings the most recent avionics and engine technology to the turboprop market.

This PC-12 aircraft registered (OH-FUK) will be available ready for charter from July 2023 as the aircraft is scheduled for delivery in June 2023. The aircraft has a capacity of 6 passengers and offers a comfortable cabin for flights up to 2.5-hours. The aircraft will be best used for island hopping in Greece and reaching other nearby destinations in the southern eastern Mediterranean region. The PC-12 does not require a long runway which makes it one of the best private aircraft to give it the ability to land in almost all of the airports in the Greek islands that larger private aircrafts will not be able to land at. The aircraft is also known for reaching remote locations in the Swiss Alps, Switzerland being the home country of the PC-12’s manufacturer, Pilatus.

Zela Jet representatives will be attending EBACE in Geneva in May and will be actively promoting this aircraft as they will handle all sales for the summer.

Zela Jet is a brand part of the already well -established brokerage firm Zela Aviation established in 2006. Zela Jet was created to target the increasing demand for private travel, primarily focusing on the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle-Eastern market. Our HQ are in Limassol, Cyprus with regional offices in Athens, Greece. Zela Jet comprises of a team of aviation professionals, whose experience guarantees exceptional service. We target clients who appreciate comfort and time, while keeping the costs reasonable.

Fly 7 was founded in 2011, the company rapidly established itself as a touchstone in the world of business aviation. Based at La Blecherette Airport in Lausanne, Switzerland, Fly 7 spread their wings throughout Europe. One particular aircraft is strongly part of the DNA of Fly 7 and their fleet, it’s the Pilatus PC-12. The famous swiss plane manufactured and assembled on the shores of Lake Lucerne. The PC-12 has become a flagship of Swiss aeronautics, capable of landing anywhere.

The article Fly 7 Executive Aviation SA and Zela Jet partnership for summer 2023 season first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

The accreditation acknowledges the commitment set out in The Shannon Airport Group’s Sustainability Strategy to green its operations and reduce the airport’s carbon footprint.

Steps taken by Shannon Airport to achieve Level 2 – Reduction accreditation involved demonstrating a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions over a three-year period through energy saving projects such as active energy monitoring and management and an airport wide upgrade to more efficient LED lighting.

It also included the submission of a carbon management plan that sets out a comprehensive programme of work to achieve a 51% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and Net Zero by 2050.

Last year, Shannon Airport joined over 200 European airports engaged in one of six available certification levels of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme, after it received certification for Level 1 – Mapping of the programme. This followed the airport’s signing up to the groundbreaking Toulouse Declaration in February 2022, which marked the first time that European Governments, the European Commission, industry, unions, and other key stakeholders formally aligned on aviation decarbonisation.

Welcoming the accreditation Sinéad Murphy, Head of Sustainability at The Shannon Airport Group said, “We are delighted to have received this accreditation and are already working towards achieving the next level of the programme in 2024. We have worked with experts to develop a detailed decarbonation plan for our airport and while there is more work to be done, we are excited to embark on this project that will futureproof our airport.”

The accreditation programme recognises efforts in six levels: mapping, reduction, optimization, neutrality, transformation, and transition.

The programme is a voluntary carbon management certification standard for airports, that independently assesses and certifies airports for their efforts in managing and reducing their carbon emissions.

The article Shannon Airport reaches new heights with Europe’s Airport Carbon Accreditation programme first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

The research found that for event legacy to be truly achieved, it must lie at the heart of an association or not-for-profit’s mission and strategy, rather than be limited to a specific event. It also revealed that although destinations facilitate conferences and events, providing relevant local support, they cannot drive the achievement of legacy. Instead, it is up to the associations and not-for-profits coming to a destination to define their own goals, needs, and desires.

“Associations and not-for-profits are legacy organisations. They exist to provide long-term value to their members and the communities they serve. As such, legacy activities must relate back to the goals of the association, rather than being focused on the destination itself,” comments Bas Schot, Head of Convention Bureau.

“These organisations exist to drive the cure for diseases, resolve global social issues, improve education for millions and far, far more. The achievement of those goals and incremental progress towards them are how associations and not-for-profits measure their legacy. Delegates taking part in activities such as painting walls in a local scout hut or tidying a city are admirable and positive ways to help an event achieve its corporate social responsibility goals. However, despite how often it is suggested that such activities are a legacy, it simply is not the case.”

The research goes on to highlight the fact that The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau believes that association events are powerful tools that can bring people together and bring about global change. Destinations facilitate this by creating the perfect physical place for people to gather. However, the creation and success of an event legacy program must start with the organiser’s goals and aspirations.

Bas Schot continues: “Legacy is a term that is often discussed in the context of trade shows, conferences, and other events. However, it means different things to different people and organisations. We wanted to explore the meaning of legacy and how we can support clients in achieving their long-term impact. It was clear from the outset that legacy driven by a destination risks being selfish. If we are to support our association and not-for-profit clients, we must instead see legacy from their point of view and support their goals – not our own.”

The research concludes by demonstrating that the destination’s role is to facilitate the event legacy process by providing the necessary tools, resources, and even financial support.

“Ultimately, our industry should be focused on supporting legacy discussions within associations and providing them with the tools to make their own decisions. It is up to the organisers to define their own goals and aspirations and to create a legacy program that aligns with their mission and strategy. And we look forward to helping them achieve that,” concludes Bas Schot.

The research was conducted in two stages – quantitative research via a workshop with 11 leading international association conference professionals and quantitative survey data gathered from 70* event professionals from around the world.

*The 70 surveyed event professionals can be broken down as:

• 64% in house association PCOs
• 10% agency association PCOs
• 13% corporate conference planners
• 2% charity conference planners
• 11% other

The article The Hague & Partners Convention Bureau reveals research into event legacy first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

Officially launched at ISE 2022, PPDS’ exclusive, by invite, Global Partner Alliance (GPA) programme, was created to connect multinational businesses with PPDS’ top tier of regional integration specialists, for seamless execution of hospitality projects, of any scale, anywhere in the world.

Announced to members during the third global meeting for the PPDS GPA, hosted in Barcelona, Spain, the Alliance has grown by more than 50 additional partners – almost doubling numbers from 60 to 118 and now covering China and India – delivering enhanced specialist knowledge and support.

Each Alliance partner is selected based upon their capabilities, certifications, and ongoing relationship with PPDS. All GPA partners are trained and certified to deliver the best knowledge and performance across PPDS’ portfolio of products, services, and solutions.

Heading up the PPDS GPA, Simone Gagliardi commented: “We have been thrilled by the continued success and unrivalled relationships being formed within our Global Partner Alliance since it was officially launched. We are delighted to welcome new members to the community, bringing even greater strengths and wider reach to deliver seamless and consistent services to customers almost everywhere on the planet. With the GPA, we aim to remove the pain points traditionally experienced with multinational integrations, reaching through regional barriers to ensure projects are completed consistently, quickly and efficiently. There is nothing quite like the PPDS GPA.”

Franck Racape, VP Global Commercial at PPDS, concluded: “At PPDS, we strive for excellence in everything we do, from the products we are making in our factories through to the support we offer for installation and beyond. A significant and crucial part of that process is unquestionably our relationships with our partners. The GPA, together with our International Key Account Management approach, have allowed us to develop even closer relationships with the channel, aligning to bring ever greater value to our mutual customers.

“Since launch, the GPA has advanced from being a list of valued partners to a true global community. Far from being competitors, many of our GPA partners are now in regular communication, supporting each other where needed and, as clearly demonstrated at our GPA dinner in Barcelona and at other exclusive GPA events, they have become close business allies in the process. On behalf of PPDS, I welcome all our new GPA members and thank everyone for their continued devotion. Here’s to expanding into another successful year.”

The article PPDS Global Partner Alliance expands to deliver regional support and international expertise to hospitality industry across six continents first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

As guests enter through the iconic entrance on Knightsbridge and walk through the hotel to the Hyde Park Garden, they will journey through to a secluded, quintessentially British garden, situated in the Royal Park itself. The menu has been inspired by British botanicals and produce sourced from the British Isles where possible. The drinks list will feature a celebration of English sparkling wines alongside cocktails creatively designed to be enjoyed within the serene of the garden. Hyde Park Garden will be open 12.00 until 21.00 daily from 10 May 2023 until September.

Designed to blend into the natural backdrop, Hyde Park Garden will reflect the views of the royal park and will provide a perfect setting for lunches, a summer spritz or an early evening snack under the shade of the surrounding trees. English wines will take centre stage, with vineyards from Hampshire to Kent featuring on the menu. Hand-picked suppliers include The Balfour Estate in Kent, with an award-winning Brut Rose, and Rathfinny Estate in Sussex, a family run venture known for producing some of the finest English sparkling wine and Simpsons Wine Estate, a family run estate known for their English still wines. The cocktails, devised by Mandarin Oriental’s leading mixologists will feature unique takes on classic spritzes, offering refreshing drinks that have taken inspiration from neighbouring Hyde Park. Guests can enjoy an array of cocktails, including the ‘Rose Garden’ and ‘Rosemary Margarita’.

The menu, devised by the team from Dinner by Heston Blumenthal has been meticulously researched with visits to Kew Gardens and Hampton Court to discover traditional yet slightly undiscovered ingredients, and will feature botanicals indigenous to the UK. Signature dishes include, Gentleman’s Relish The gardener’s crop, Pea & Ham Hock Salad Mustard, mint and Native Lobster & Pickled Lemon. A bountiful salad trolley will circulate the room and be served alongside the mains. A selection of Porthilly Oysters including natural, Land and sea and signature Hyde Park Garden Oysters will also feature on the menu. During the evening guests can enjoy from a selection of sharing plates from charcuterie to cheese boards, the perfect accompaniment to spritz and wines.

The hotel has partnered with timeless British clothing brand, Hackett Saville Row, to design the staff uniforms, whilst N.Peal cashmere shawls will be on hand for guests to keep cosy as the nights set in. Lock & Co. Hatters has created stylish hats for the staff so they can keep cool all summer long.

Tableware has been designed by leading ceramicist and designer, Reiko Kaneko, using prints that incorporate Hyde Park flowers in the custom hotel’s green. Linen napkins and matching cushions will complement the subtle natural tones in pops of pink, salmon, fuchsia, with wooden and straw napkin holders and leather place mats completing the tablescape. Glass watering-can carafes will be set beside pots of indigenous wildflowers and herbs on the tables during the day, with golden lamp shades bringing warmth during the night.

Throughout the summer, Hyde Park Garden will host Summer Sessions: a series of exclusive events running from May to September.

Hyde Park Garden is open daily from noon until 21.00 with lunch served from 12 – 15.00, followed by drinks and light bites from 16.00 – 21.00.

The article Introducing the Hyde Park Garden at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

April 2023 (year-over-year % change)

• Occupancy: 83.9% (+13.6%)
• Average daily rate (ADR): EUR214.51 (+30.5%)
• Revenue per available room (RevPAR): EUR180.07 (+48.2%)

April was the first month with the market’s ADR above 200 euros. In addition, the occupancy level was Amsterdam’s highest since October 2019.

When looking at daily data, Amsterdam’s occupancy peaked on Saturday, 29 April (93.7%), helped by Metallica’s M72 World Tour. The market’s daily occupancy levels remained above 70% throughout the month with only one day falling below that mark (10 April, at 66.8%).

The article STR: Amsterdam hotel ADR and RevPAR reached record-highs in April first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

The project is backed by funds managed by Blantyre Capital Limited, a London-based investment management firm with long-term committed capital in excess of 2.3 billion euros.

The hotel, a former Meininger property, is located at the heart of the Europaviertel, one of the largest inner-city developments in Europe, next to Europe’s financial hub and steps away from Frankfurt’s trade fair venue. It has been fully refurbished and LyvInn will operate the hotel under a management agreement. The team managing the new brand are highly experienced in operating hybrid and lifestyle hotel brands. The refurbishment was carried out with the help of studio aisslinger, Berlin.

LyvInn was founded by Navneet Bali, former CEO and Chairman of Meininger Hotels and is looking to expand across Europe. LyvInn will offer affordable and flexible accommodation targeting city explorers, groups, families, young professionals, and entrepreneurs. The hotels will have flexible room structures combined with attractive communal spaces, such as co-working desks and social areas for both extended-stay Lyv and short stay Inn customers. With a focus on stylish design, they will offer exciting experiences for their customers to connect with each other and to local communities and business districts.

Navneet Bali, founder and CEO of LyvInn explains, “LyvInn is a unique hybrid hotel allowing young people to stay, work, play and connect in vibrant ‘start-up’ cities. LyvInn’s aim is to operate in every major European city. The strong financial and operational support of Blantyre has helped us create this amazing brand and we are now looking to actively grow the portfolio with our partner.”

“Having previously worked with Navneet as well as Blantyre leadership, I am very excited about the opening of our first property. I am convinced that Navneet’s track record as operator and Blantyre’s ability to provide flexible capital solutions are an excellent match.” George Kountouris, Senior Advisor to Blantyre Capital, added.

Johann Scheid, Investment Executive at Blantyre, said “We are excited to partner with Navneet and his team to leverage their experience of the European market and the hybrid hotel segment. Blantyre supported the refurbishment and redesign of the hotel, and we are confident this makes it a compelling offering in the Frankfurt Messe market. We are looking to grow the portfolio under the LyvInn brand in Germany and across Europe over the coming years”.

The article LyvInn opens a 164-room hotel in Frankfurt first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

“This 500-property milestone indicates how exceptionally focused our team has been on this rapidly changing market,” said Richard Valtr, Founder of Mews. “We are seeing hoteliers in Germany and beyond embracing a new era where automation and innovation plays a larger role than ever before and we are happy to see how quickly this transformation is taking place. We expect to expand our footprint in DACH in the coming years and help provide remarkable hospitality for millions of guests every year.”

The milestone comes not long after Hotel Oderberger, a historic boutique hotel running on Mews Hospitality Cloud, was named Berlin’s best hotel by Condé Nast. “Since moving to Mews, we’ve been able to transform our tech stack and connect to the best hotel tech solutions on the market,” said Dr. Verena Jaeschke, Hotel Director at Hotel Oderberger. “The results speak for themselves.”

Joining the extensive list of DACH customers are household names such as Big Mama, Revier, Prinz von Hessen, EMA House, harry’s home, and Wilmina, which opened in April 2022 and went on to win Hotel Property Award 2022 at the 196+ hotelforum. These unique heritage properties, serviced apartments, family-owned hotel groups and enterprise clients rely on Mews for a variety of tools to manage reservations, payments, guest services, analytics, and shifts for hotel staff.

Mews is also at the heart of Mercure MOA Berlin, an Accor conference hotel, where its modern set-up is driving efficiency and helping the property to become more connected. “A lot of hoteliers call us about moving to Mews. I recommend them to do it, and I always tell them I would definitely do it again,” said Johannes Rohde, Managing Director at MOA Group. “We needed a PMS with an established marketplace so that we can easily connect to convention space tools, for example. It’s the same with APIs: we wanted a system where we could just grab the data, and Mews lets us do that.”

“Our overall growth allowed us to attract some of the top talent in the hospitality industry, and we will count on them to further enhance our DACH presence,” said Matthijs Welle, CEO of Mews. “Part of that is being even more present at regional events, including our memorable stand at ITB Berlin this year.”

As part of this increased presence, Mews founder Richard Valtr is speaking at the International Hospitality Investment Forum, taking place in Berlin from 15th to 17th May.

The article Mews surpasses 500 DACH customers, fuelling the region’s fast growth first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

An important triumph for the city as a whole, fruit of the dynamic work of CAAR (the Rimini Agri-Food Centre) and Rimini municipality, following the proposal of CAAR President Gianni Indino, whose farsighted strategic vision culminated in bringing the world food market industry assise to Rimini.

“I’m very proud” says CAAR President, Gianni Indino “of what we have achieved, and I speak on behalf of the CAAR Board and management. Not many had faith in a successful outcome, but CAAR pulled out all the stops and insisted on the feasibility of our local area, until we managed to clinch this, one of the most important international events in the industry. A great accomplishment for our Agri-Food Centre and naturally for Rimini”.

Last Autumn, the presentation of the bid during the WUWM conference in Abu Dhabi was a decisive factor, along with the participation of the Rimini Agri-Food Centre, Rimini Mayor, Jamil Sadegholvaad, and the support of Italmercati President, Massimo Pallottini.

From that day forward, the Event & Conference Division of Italian Exhibition Group, in collaboration with the local hospitality industry made sure everything ran smoothly: and now all that hard work has paid off, Rimini has been officially awarded organisation of the event.

“This success” affirms Mayor Jamil Sadegholvaad “further confirms the extraordinary entrepreneurial and organisational skills of IEG and Rimini Agri-Food Centre, as well as acknowledgement of our city as an international destination. It reflects the harmony and functionality of a coordinated team with a common goal – Rimini present and Rimini future has all that it takes to be a key player in hospitality and international events all year round. WUWM in our city, a bid driven by Rimini Agri-Food Centre, is yet another success story in the ‘23/24 calendar, already rich in crowd-pulling world events”.

“It is often our local ‘ambassadors’ explains Corrado Peraboni, CEO of IEG “in this case, CARR President Gianni Indino, who generate great, new opportunities for the congress industry. The choice of Rimini as the destination for this prestigious world conference reflects a strong, united local area: the participation of our mayor at the conference in Abu Dhabi was an example of such an approach. Our Event & Conference Division presented a competitive offer on a par with other international destinations, and winning this bid is a source of great pride. It’s another successful international victory for Rimini and IEG, that will definitely benefit the city’s economy”.

The conference has an average attendance of 400 operators from the four corners of the globe. After the 2022 edition in Abu Dhabi in 2022, this year will be the turn of Mexico City, followed by a Spring 2024 edition in Bangkok and then Rimini in the Autumn. The dates will soon be finalised, and it’s expected to be held on the first few days of October.

WUWM promotes the role of food markets to ensure food security and facilitate access to high-quality, healthy diets through a well-organised, safe, and sustainable food system. With 217 members, WUWM works in 40 countries worldwide, covering 5 continents.

The article Autumn 2024 Conference of the World Union of Wholesale Markets at the Palacongressi di Rimini first appeared in TravelDailyNews International.

To celebrate Global Day of Discovery’s 9th anniversary, Renaissance Hotels is featuring unscripted adventures that place the brand’s revamped Evenings at Renaissance program in the spotlight. With the hotel and travel industry back in full swing, guests traveling both for business and leisure are looking for authentic local experiences. Unforgettably unique, the brand’s signature Evenings program shifts Renaissance properties into curators of culture – embracing and expanding through surprise-and-delight bar rituals to unexpected collaborations on and off property.

“This year’s Global Day of Discovery and the reintroduction of our Evenings program highlight Renaissance Hotels’ passion to uncover the unique DNA of the neighborhood, in an unexpected way,” said Jennifer Connell, Global Brand Leader, Renaissance Hotels and Vice President, Distinctive Premium Brands, Marriott International. “Today’s travelers crave a genuine connection with the locale, and with our properties celebrated as cultural hubs of their community, we cannot wait to ignite the neighborhoods around the globe with moments that make you look and look again, and adventures you won’t forget.”

Discover This Way Night & Day: From an Unscripted Tea After Dark in London to Spotlighting Ecotourism Efforts in Bali’s Uluwatu, Local Neighborhoods Unite in Fresh Ways on Global Day of Discovery

Headlined by a cultural curator, four properties across the globe will offer immersive moments beyond the expected, showcasing the newly evolved Evenings at Renaissance program. These handpicked tastemakers each push the envelope of exploration while traveling, discovering more about their unexpected passions, not known by the masses. Together with Renaissance Hotels, the cultural curators serve as beacons of their neighborhoods, providing guests with unscripted experiences at Global Day of Discovery events taking place May 18.

• Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel will be restored to the properties’ historic Antiques Garage market on Global Day of Discovery. Frequented by the likes of Andy Warhol back in the day, guests will travel through the past, present, and future, on a whimsical exploration to the unexpected, as curated through the eyes of model-turned-fashion icon Lily Aldridge. Guests will discover antique treasures and vintage finds hand-selected by Lily from New York Vintage – one of the city’s finest stores – enjoy speakeasy-inspired bar rituals, and an intimate performance by soulful songstress Caroline Vreeland in the upstairs Somewhere Nowhere Lounge. Following the event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, the Vintage Pop-Up Shop will be open for hotel guests and locals to shop, featuring fashion and accessories from New York Vintage hand-curated in partnership with Lily. The hotel plans to host monthly vintage store pop-ups with various local notable vintage shops as part of their Evenings at Renaissance programming. Limited tickets available here for an evening of antiquated vintage finds and musical guest appearances.
• Celebrating its 150th year anniversary, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London will welcome guests to behind-the-scenes immersive tours of the iconic landmark property by day. By night, guests will experience a multi-course dinner with theatrical design and elevated bar rituals, curated by model-turned-mixologist, Portia Freeman, and author and podcast host Alexandra Dudley, featuring a new way to enjoy high tea: tea-infused cocktails in partnership with iconic London brand Fortnum & Mason. The hotel will offer the immersive historical tour of the property once per month, bookable via reception and open to the public, and Portia’s specialty cocktails will be featured on the hotel’s Booking Office menu.
• At Renaissance São Paulo Hotel, by day guests will enjoy a curated art walk to the renowned Batman Alley. By night, the hotel will spotlight the drumbeat of the neighborhood by blending music and art in partnership with Art Battle Brazil, featuring visual artist-turned-DJ, Mariana Mats. Four local talented artists will compete live in front of locals and guests, with the winner being awarded the exclusive title of “Artist-In-Residence” with their gallery of work to be featured and available for purchase on property through July 2023. The other participating artists’ final pieces will also be on display and available for purchase. The debuted specialty cocktail menu and bar ritual will complement the Evenings at Renaissance series, bridging mixology and art in an unexpected way.
• Guests of Renaissance Bali Uluwatu Resort & Spa will celebrate local traditions and shine a light on social impact and ecotourism, near and dear to the property’s surrounding area. Hosted by model and ecotourism advocate Veronika Krasnasari, the three-day celebration features an impressive line-up including engaging tours at the nearby ZeroWaste Center, elevated punchbowl rituals showcasing the flavor of Bali with rockstars in Indonesia’s bar scene like Kiki Moka, an in-depth discussion on Endek Bali – the island’s indigenous fabric with Agung Indra, followed by an Endek-themed fashion show by local designer Dwi Iskandar, and a traditional 12-course Balinese Dinner using all sustainably sourced, island-grown produce by Balinese Chef Wisnu Adiyatma, accompanied by an enchanting performance from Gus Teja, a Balinese flute maestro. Many of these moments will be incorporated into the property’s on-going programming following the celebration to encourage guests around the world to be immersed in the traditions of the Uluwatu region. Limited tickets available here for the celebration centered around fashion, sustainability, art, and rich Balinese traditions.

“It’s an honor to collaborate with Renaissance Hotels and New York Vintage to revive the concept of the historic Antiques Garage Market, situated in its same location now home to Renaissance New York Chelsea,” said Lily Aldridge. “This capsule collection of vintage pieces was carefully selected with the heart and soul of Chelsea in mind, a neighborhood that’s known for its vibrant self-expression and bold fashion choices that withstand the test of time.”

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