TUI Academy Thailand launched by the TUI Care Foundation, Plan International and Defence for Children ECPAT in collaboration with ROBINSON Khao Lak. The Initiative offers high quality education, work experience, child protection and life skills coaching for a brighter future to disadvantaged young people.

Weeks before its 130thanniversary, Hurtigruten Norway unveiled plans for its first zero-emission ship. Initially announced in March 2022, under project name ‘Sea Zero,’ the first-of-its-kind initiative has revealed early concept plans for the world’s most energy-efficient cruise ship. Hurtigruten Norway presented the findings alongside its consortium of 12 maritime partners and research institute SINTEF, all joined in the pursuit of achieving emission-free marine travel. Tasked with developing energy-efficient and carbon-neutral technology solutions, the consortium shared key findings following its first year of research.

Unite the union has announced a major escalation of its dispute with Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL) over low pay. The union has announced 31 days of strike action beginning on Saturday 24 June (see notes to editors for full list below). The strikes will involve over 2,000 security officers. For the first time security officers based at Terminal Three, who voted for strike action last week will join their colleagues from Terminal Five and campus security on the picket line. Campus security are responsible for checking all personnel and vehicles going airside.

ASAI Bangkok Sathorn makes its grand debut with a weekend block party showcasing the best of the neighbourhood – and an enticing promise to ensure its guests ‘Live Local’ Community comes first at Dusit’s new hotel on Bangkok’s Sathorn Soi 12, which celebrated its grand opening with a two-day festival featuring guest chefs, mixologists, live music, arts and crafts activities, and much more. ASAI Bangkok Satorn, the second ASAI-branded hotel in Bangkok, celebrated its arrival on the hotel scene with The Hamlet Block Party: ASAI x Aperol Neighbour-Fest – a two-day art, music, and dining festival designed to showcase the property’s vibrant neighbourhood and demonstrate ASAI’s commitment to collaborating with, and bringing value to, its broader communities.

HolidayPirates new international HQ in Berlin now serves as the central hub around which the company can rally as it continues to grow and deploy new initiatives. After spending the last 1.5 years in the shared workspace WeWork, the strength of the business now allows for a dedicated international headquarters more befitting the pirate life. The company has embraced agile collaboration and the new headquarters is at the heart of the ‘hub and spoke model’ supporting the company’s hybrid work policy.

Airbnb has announced an agreement to become the Official Hosting partner of the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. The Special Olympics World Games is expected to attract more than 300,000 spectators to the city from around the world, as well as around 7,000 athletes from 190 nations and territories. Airbnb and the Special Olympics are encouraging locals from Berlin to welcome the influx of visitors and become a part of the Games while earning additional income.