Business Travel News: March 2023

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Airlines/ Airports

British Airways announces double daily service between Hong Kong and London

British Airways will be operating a double daily service between Hong Kong and London, effective from 26 March 2023, with a daily flight on the Airbus A350. The Airbus A350-1000 is more environmentally friendly and was the first aircraft type to premiere our Club World cabin – Club Suite. For more details visit ba.com.

British Airways rolls out its newest business class seat, ‘Club Suite’

British Airways is continuing with the roll out of newest business class seat, the award- winning Club Suite. New aircraft entering the fleet are fitted with the product and a retrofitting plan is already well underway. Available in all British Airways flights to New York ( JFK) and the majority to Newark (EWR), check out the 79″ full flat bed seat and other features on Club World.

Malaysia Airlines Commemorates International Women’s Day (IWD)

To celebrate and showcase the diverse role of women in the aviation industry, Malaysian Airlines conducted an all-women-operated flight on MH2520 from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching.

Korean Air to increase flight service to China

South Korean carrier Korean Air beginning mid-March will increase service to China after the two countries this month agreed to restore the number of flights between them to pre-pandemic levels. Learn more.

Hotels

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore set for huge US$100m transformation

Mandarin Oriental, Singapore has temporarily closed its doors to undergo a six-month transformation at a cost of over S$135 million (US$100 million). The iconic hotel will reopen in Marina Bay in September 2023 – 35 years after its initial opening – with a “brand-new look and feel” and in time for the Formula One Singapore Grand Prix. Read more.

Luxury lovers, don’t miss Pan Pacific Orchard’s opening

For those who don’t like to miss an opening performance, the green hotel within a garden city – Pan Pacific Orchard – is taking reservations for stays from 1 June 2023. Learn more.

What Hotels Should Know About Apple Business Connect

Apple Business Connect is a free, web-based tool to help businesses and hotels manage and optimize their Apple Maps locations. You’ll have access to Place Cards which allow you to update your location details, add photos, publish showcases — including offers and events — and review engagement and performance. Setting up Apple Business Connect makes it easier for potential guests to find your property in Apple Maps, Apple Wallet, Siri, and other Apple Apps. More information on Hotel News Resource.

How technology will shape the future of hospitality

Ramzy Fenianos, chief development officer Asia-Pacific, Radisson Hotel Group, charts the company’s expansion and growth plans in the region, and shares how technology will greatly shape the future of hospitality. Read more.

 

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