​From breakfast buffet ‘jumpers’ to being rowdy in the hallways, Brits are lifting the lid on their hotel habits – and it turns out, we’re not always on our best behaviour.
A new hotel etiquette study* commissioned by Hotels.com® reveals that while nearly 40% of us think hotel etiquette might be slipping, we still like to believe we’re doing our bit, with 90% of Brits convinced they’re the perfect house guest away from home.  

​Emirates, the world’s first Autism-Certified Airline, has conducted its first-ever “Travel Rehearsal” programme in the Maldives, at Velana International Airport (MLE).

The Travel Rehearsal programme allows people with accessible travel requirements to experience a guided simulation of the complete air travel journey, familiarising them with airport procedures and onboard environments ahead of time – helping reduce anxiety and build confidence before an actual flight. This is the first-of-its-kind initiative conducted at Male’s airport, organised by Emirates and supported by airport stakeholders in addition to other partners.  

​Angsana Velavaru has refreshed three of its most beloved villa categories: the Beach Infinity Pool Villa, the Velavaru Two-Bedroom Pool Villa, and the Angsana Three-Bedroom Pool Villa. Updated furnishings, reimagined living spaces, and a bolder embrace of the island’s vibrant spirit invite you to experience the resort in a distinctly new light.  

​New data from Business Travel Show Europe has revealed a marked increase in corporates using business travel as a benefit to attract and retain talent  

​Czech technology startup Flae Robotics, the company behind AI receptionist BE-A, is accelerating its European expansion with its entry into Germany and Austria. The move follows successful deployments in Czech hotels and a recent UK launch, as the company sets its sights on the hospitality market in the DACH region.

BE-A is a front-office operating system for modern hotels. The AI platform automates routine guest communication and front-office workflows – from guest questions and requests to reservations and communication via email, WhatsApp, and voice – operating 24/7 in more than 100 languages. It integrates with hotel systems such as PMS, booking engines, and channel managers.