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IDEAS: voco hotels Debuts New ‘Find Your Flock’ Birdwatching Package

voco hotels, part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts Group, has debuted a new birdwatching package in the U.S. and Singapore. Credit: voco hotels A study from Scientific Reports found that seeing or hearing birds was associated with an improvement of mental well-being for up to eight hours, so the new package has been designed to…

Adam Stacey | 15 hours ago

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IDEAS: Amtrak Introduces First Electric Vehicle Into National Network

Amtrak and the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are set to introduce their first electric vehicle into the Amtrak Cascades route. Credit: Amtrak The new electric bus will be able to complete the almost 200-mile round-trip on a single charge, with the new EV set to save ‘approximately 10,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year,…

Adam Stacey | 4 days ago

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IDEAS: Red Sea Global Unveils a 3D Printed 5G Tower at Six Senses Resort

Red Sea Global and Zain KSA have unveiled the world's first zero-carbon 5G network, which is powered by 100% renewable energy. Credit: Red sea Global The tower, which is located at Six Senses Southern Dunes resort at The Red Sea, will bring guests 'the highest speeds for 5G connectivity in the region' according to a…

Adam Stacey | 5 days ago

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IDEAS: Airstream and REI Co-op Unveil Sustainable Trailer

Airstream and REI Co-op have unveiled the second trailer of their on-going brand collaboration, with the new model centred around more sustainable construction practices. The 20 feet long REI Co-op Special Edition Basecamp 20X features sustainably sourced and recycled construction materials, with textiles made from recycled products and cabinetry created from lightweight and sustainably grown…

Adam Stacey | 6 days ago

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IDEAS: How Etihad Airways Pulled Off Its Mission Impossible Skydiving Stunt

Etihad Airways has released a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the filming of its skydiving orchestra. Credit: Etihad Airways The original video, which was created as part of the carrier's partnership with Paramount Pictures to celebrate the premiere of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, saw an orchestra fall from 13,000 feet at 120mph whilst playing…

Adam Stacey | 7 days ago

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IDEAS: Finnair Transforming Worn-Out Uniforms Into Composite Products

Finnair is repurposing worn-out crew uniforms into composite products, thanks to a new partnership with Finnish workwear manufacturer Image Wear. Credit: Finnair Any uniform that remains in good condition is refurbished and reused where appropriate, with Finnair noting that its ‘employees have welcomed the used uniform parts that have been cleaned and maintained, as they…

Adam Stacey | 1 week ago

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IDEAS: SWISS Adds Free Wi-Fi Chat on Long-Haul Flights

SWISS has announced the introduction of free Wi-Fi enabled internet for chat services on all long-haul flights, beginning in August 2023. The new facility, which will be available across all travel classes, will allow passengers to utilize chat services on smartphones, laptops and tablets for the duration of their flight and will have no upper…

Adam Stacey | 2 weeks ago

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IDEAS: Iberostar Looks to AI Solution to Reduce Food Waste

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts have cut food waste by 28% in the first half of 2023, thanks to an on-going partnership with Winnow and its artificial intelligence technology. The partnership, which was announced in 2022, forms part of Iberostar’s Wave of Change program. Credit: Iberostar The Winnow technology has now been installed in 48 Iberostar…

Adam Stacey | 2 weeks ago

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IDEAS: British Airways Doubles Its Inflight Media Offerings

Recognizing the demands of consumers to have more options while in the air, British Airways has doubled the amount of content available to watch through its inflight entertainment system since the beginning of the year, according to an announcement from the carrier. The inflight entertainment system has benefitted from a range of new media, with…

Adam Stacey | 2 weeks ago

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IDEAS: Omio Launches ChatGPT Plugin, Allowing Search and Comparison of Global Travel Options

Travel booking app Omio has announced the launch of its plugin for ChatGPT, which has been designed to enable users to discover the best way to travel in real-time, using data from Omio’s inventory of bookable tickets and the power of OpenAI’s technology. According to a release from the platform, this is the first plugin of…

Adam Stacey | 3 weeks ago