Business Travel News: April 2024

Industry

IHG launches travel planner powered by Google Cloud A

Guests will be able to make requests and receive personalised recommendations from the IHG Travel Planner, with examples including late-night dinner options, and jazz shows near the hotel on a particular date. The trip planner will be incorporated into the IHG One Rewards mobile app, as part of a revamp that will launch in the second half of the year. Keep reading.

Measuring Your Carbon Footprint: Learn Why It’s Important and How to Get Started

As corporations across the world work towards science-based or net-zero targets, many travel buyers are taking a deep dive into scope 3 emissions while looking at their company’s carbon footprint to manage and mitigate travel impacts. Keep reading.

Airlines/ Airports

How Cathay Pacific’s Sustainability Mission is Taking Off

Cathay Pacific is updating carbon-reduction targets and harnessing sustainable aviation fuel in a bid to be a ‘leading contributor’ to net-zero progress. Read more.

Most Punctual Airlines, Airports of February 2024 

Asia Pacific Airlines: Singapore Airlines (SQ) emerged as the Asia Pacific (APAC) leader with an on-time performance of 84.12% in February 2024. SQ was followed by All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Cathay Pacific (CX) with and OTP of 82.85% and 82.03% respectively. Read more.

Air Canada returns to Singapore’s Changi airport

Air Canada will increase its frequency on Hong Kong-Vancouver to up to 11 weekly services starting 14 May, including both morning and evening departure options, and the airline will launch a new service between Seoul Incheon and Montreal from June. Keep reading 

Airlines: Extend the runway on SAF tax credits

When it comes to passengers, airlines are fiercely competitive. But one area they see the benefits of working together is the sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry. Read more.

 

Hotels

Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa now open

Located on the northwest coast of Perhentian Kecil Island, the resort is accessible by ferry from Kuala Besut jetty, which is an hour’s drive from the city of Kota Bharu. Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa features 200 deluxe rooms and 17 villas. Keep reading.