Business Travel News: September 2024

Industry

The big 3 Asian countries unite to boost tourism

Tourism ministers from Japan, China, and South Korea have pledged to increase the number of cross-border tourists between their countries to 40 million by 2030.

This commitment was made during a two-day meeting in Kobe, Japan, where Japan’s Tourism Minister Tetsuo Saito, China’s Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Zhang Zheng, and South Korea’s Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Yu In Chon discussed strategies to meet this goal. Read more.

Are greener hotels more expensive? It’s no longer the case

A first-of-its-kind report published by corporate lodging and payment technology platform HRS has shown that up to 30% of carbon emissions from an average business trip come from hotels – a notable increase from the 21% in pre-pandemic measurements. Read more.

 

Airlines/ Airports

Delta Sync rolls out to more than 330 planes, with the addition of live BBC News

Delta has completed the first phase of its Delta Sync seatback screens rollout, with new features including live BBC News.

First introduced on the carrier’s inaugural A321ceo in 2023, Delta Sync is now available on more than 330 planes across five fleet types – all A321ceos, A320s, A319s, Boeing 757s and “many 738s”. Read more.

Malaysia Airlines to return to Paris CDG

Malaysia Airlines says it will return to Paris from 22 March 2025 with its Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

This is a major development for the oneworld carrier, which used to serve a large European network in the past but for many years now has only served London’s Heathrow with a double daily service. Read more.

 

Hotels

The Langham Customs House set to debut in Bangkok

Langham Hospitality Group has announced the upcoming arrival of The Langham, Customs House, Bangkok. The new hotel will be situated in the Thai capital’s Bang Rak district and occupy a complex alongside the Chao Praya River. Read more.

This new upscale hotel brand should be on every traveller’s radar

Today’s savvy travellers seek more than a place to sleep; they want stays that offer ease and comfort, as well as an authentic point of entry into a destination’s offerings. This demand is ushering a new era of hotels centred around simplistic elegance, immersive experiences, and a connection to nature. Enter Momentus Hotels & Resorts, a new Singapore-based upscale hospitality brand poised to meet these evolving needs. Read more.