London, England, UK | Advanced Air Mobility Expo - Trade Fair and Congress on the Future of Air Mobility - From 30th September to 01st October 2025

London, the vibrant capital and largest city of England and the UK will host from 30th September to 01st October 2025 the Advanced Air Mobility Expo (AAM), a leading event in Europe shaping the future of aerial mobility, a sector that is rapidly evolving and plays a pivotal role in today’s aviation industry.

The trade fair and congress will take place at the renowned ExCel London, located at One Western Gateway, in the Custom House area of Newham, East London, situated on a 100 - acre area on the northern quay of the Royal Victoria Dock between Canary Wharf and London City Airport, a convention center known for its top - tier infrastructure and excellent accessibility. 

AAM is organized by Fortem Air Ltd., a company that not only serves as the event organizer but is also deeply rooted in the aviation sector, possessing additional expertise in this domain.

Exhibitors at the AAM Expo hail from various sectors, including vehicle manufacturers, tech companies, infrastructure developers as well as drones that have become an integral part of technologies in recent times and are utilized across various sectors including logistic, surveillance, agriculture, and even passenger transport.

The expo showcases a multitude of products and services representing advancement in the field of aerial mobility, and the main topic of the trade fair and conference address public acceptance, sustainability, development, and management, as well as safety regultations, and not to mention infrastructure and operations.

A further highlight of the event is AAM Connect, an exclusive networking segment providing attendees the opportunity to engage in discussions, build connections, networking and forge partnerships in this very dynamic industry.

AAM Expo is not only a platform for expertise and technology but also a unique meeting point where visions for the future of aerial mobility are crafted. 

Links 

https://www.advancedairexpo.co.uk/
https://www.tradefairdates.com/Advanced-Air-Mobility-Expo-M8607/London.html

Marriott International | Portfolio Expansion with the Opening of a New 247 - Room JW Marriott Hotel in Reston, Virginia, U.S.

 Marriott International, American multinational company based in Bethesda, Maryland has announced the opening of a new 247 - room JW Marriott hotel in Reston, a census - designated place in Fairfax County,Virginia, U.S., and a principal city of Northern Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area marking its portfolio expansion in a very strategic region.

The opening of the JW Marriott Reston Station,  a mixed - use development at Reston Station marks the brand’s first property in the state and is part of the larger Reston Station development which includes office buildings, residential towers, and retail spaces catered around the Wiehle - Reston East Station on Metro’s Silver Line, offering easy access to the surrounding region.

The hotel is strategically located at 11350 Reston Station Boulevard, in the Washington metropolitan area providing connectivity to Dulles International Airport, Tysons Corner, and Washington, D.C. , an area which features a village concept with neighbourhoods centres, home to a significant tech industry, and has seen a recent transformation into an urban hub with the arrival of the Silver Line Metro. 

The property features 247 comfortable rooms, including 14 junior suites, four executive suites, and a presidential suite.
The hotel introduces the brand’s new Mindful Rooms and Floors concept, which includes 14 rooms designed for travellers seeking a personalized stay. These rooms feature natural textures, soft lighting, and wellness amenities, including yoga mats and recovery tools.

 F&B options at the hotel include The Simon, a restaurant with influences from the Mid - Atlantic, French, and Mediterranean regions, Schar Bar, a lounge offering cocktails and an extensive wine collection, and JW Market, a café featuring baked goods and locally inspired specialities.The hotel also boasts a JW Garden, which provides herbs and produce for its culinary offerings. 

The establishment features over 40.000 square feet of meeting and event space, including an 11.700 square - foot ballroom, making it the largest luxury meeting venue in Northern Virginia. The facilities are designed to host up to 1.300 guests and and are equipped with modern technology and a dedicated support team. 

The new hotel is now part of JW Marriott brand which features an approachable, mindful luxury, focusing on guest - wellbeing through holistic wellness programs, serene spaces, and experiences inspired by nature and local culture. The brand providing a high level of service aims to create environments where guests feel nourished, present, and revitalized.

 The opening of the JW Marriott Reston Station hotel marks a significant addition to the hospitality offerings in the Dulles Corridor, offering both business and leisure travellers a new accommodation option in Northern Virginia.

Links 

https://www.marriott.com/en-gb/hotels/wasrj-jw-marriott-reston-station/overview/

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article138082.html

Accor S.A. | Unveiled the Future Opening of a New Sofitel Hotel in Genoa, Italy

Accor S.A., French Multinational hospitality company based in Issy - les - Moulineaux has unveiled the future opening of a new Sofitel on Genoa’s waterfront, a project that is a collaboration with AG Group, Italy’s leading incoming tourism group, offering direct management of hotels. DMC/Tour Operator & Event Management, restaurants, and hotel consultancy headquartered in Rome.

 The Sofitel Genoa Waterfront will open its doors in Genoa, bustling port city in the Mediterranean, capital of northwest Italy’s Liguria region, well known for its central role in maritime trade over many centuries, a centre that boasts a rich cultural and historical heritage, noted for its many examples of medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Gothic architecture, and a very vibrant atmosphere.

AC Group, which operates a portfolio of high – end properties, has partnered with Accor S.A. on this development : the Genova Waterfront redevelopment that involved consultancy from Fortvny, a hotel advisory firm that identified AG Group as the operator.

The project involves investors and developers Orion and CDS Holding Spa, as part of the Waterfront di Levante development which aims to revitalize Genoa’s seafront with parks, docks, residences, and cultural spaces.

The strategic location of the property will benefit from improved rail connectivity, which is expected to link Genoa to Milan, the second largest city of Italy and capital of the Lombardy region in 53 minutes by 2026, with in addition an easy access to the glamorous Portofino and the beautiful Cinque Terre on the Italian Riviera.

The hotel will be designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, a renowned international architectural practice with offices in Paris and Genoa that boasts over 140 completed projects worldwide.

The hotel will feature 120 comfortable rooms, including 20 suites, amenities will include an all - day dining restaurant, a lobby lounge bar, a pool bar, a spa, a gym and two meeting rooms.

This future opening of the hotel marks an expansion of Sofitel’s presence in Italy, following the success of Sofitel Roma Villa Borghese and will be the first international luxury hotel in the city, entering a market currently dominated by independent operators.

The hotel will enter into Sofitel brand, a unique “Cultural Link” concept, blending French art with local culture of each destination through design, gastronomy and experiences. The brand emphasizes the “joie de vivre” or French zest, in its luxurious, elegant, and sophisticated settings, aiming to create heartfelt, memorable encounters for free - spirited travellers who appreciate authenticity and discovery.

Links 
https://press.accor.com/accor-announces-the-signing-of-sofitel-genoa-waterfront-expanding-its-luxury-footprint-in-italy?lang=eng
https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article138167.html

IHG Hotels & Resorts | Commenced the Construction of a New Luxury Regent Hotel in Kyoto, Japan

A recent groundbreaking event for a new Regent hotel marks the beginning of construction of a new luxury property of IHG Hotels & Resort in Kyoto, charming city on the island of Honshu, famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, many designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites, which embody its rich history as Japan’s Imperial capital of Japan for over a thousand years,  also known for its opulent imperial palaces, wooden houses, its traditional geisha culture, textile arts, beautiful zen gardens and refined Kaiseki cuisine.

The future Regent Tokyo expected to open in 2028 is a collaboration between IHG Hotels & Resorts and GI Capital Management Ltd., a Tokyo based asset manager focused on alternative investments. 

The property will be located in the affluent Okazaki area, a central cultural district located at the foot of the Higashiyama Mountains, known for its numerous, shrines, temples, museums, historic villas, and home of iconic sites like the Heian Shrine, with its large vermilion torii gate, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nanzen - ji Temple, and the National Museum of Modern Art.

The hotel designed around a central garden originally landscaped by renowned landscape gardener Kumakichi Kato over a century ago, a space that has been redesigned to blend modern luxury with historical elements, reflecting the hotel’s commitment to integrating architectural heritage with contemporary design.

The Regent Tokyo will feature 83 stylish and comfortable rooms which will offer a modern interpretation of the traditional “engawa zone”, a transitional architectural element in traditional Japanese houses, a space functioning as a veranda or porch connecting the interior rooms to the gardens and the natural environment.

The property will also include a “ryotei” restaurant that has a century long history with the premises originally developed and later used as accommodation and a dining venue for esteemed guests including the Japanese nobles and imperial family and state guests visiting Kyoto.

The establishment will enter into the Regent brand, well known to offer ultra - luxury hospitality, emphasizing sophisticated design, immersive culinary experiences through its “Taste Studio”, personalized service via the “Regent Experience Agent”, and unique local integrations. 

Key features include innovative architecture with thoughtful design, serene spaces such as private pools and villas, gourmet dining, signature spas and wellness centres, and a focus on creating unique, aspirational experiences in iconic cities and resort destinations.

Links 
https://www.ihgplc.com/en/news-and-media/news-releases/2025/ihg-hotels-and-resorts-and-gi-capital-management-break-ground-on-the-much-anticipated-regent-kyoto
https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article136677.html

Ethiopia | Exploring Potential Collaboration with Czech Aviation to Boost Tourism Access

Ethiopia is actively working to enhance its tourism industry developing infrastructure like highways and airports, creating new attractions such as Unity Park, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam,  launching the “Visit Ethiopia” digital platform, and expanding its offerings into eco - tourism and wellness sectors.

These efforts, including partnerships for aviation and heritage site restoration, aim to boost visitor experience, economic growth and showcase Ethiopia’s rich culture and natural wonders, as seen in recent growth and international acclaim.

To boost tourism access the African country is exploring potential collaboration with Czech industrial group Omnipol, a firm with over 90 years of experience based in Prague, providing high - tech products for aviation aerospace and defence sectors and bringing together the famous manufacturing companies Aircraft Industries, ERA and MESIT.

Ethiopia is focusing to strengthen its aviation capabilities in support of tourism development and this initiative follows the country’s participation in the Prague exhibition of the iconic hominid fossils Lucy and Selam.

Ethiopian Minister of Tourism Selamawith Kassa during a visit to Omnipol’s facilities reviewed small aircraft models designed to improve access to remote destinations, with the goal of expanding tourism infrastructure and promoting lesser - known sites across the country.

The talks built on established aviation ties between Ethiopia and the Czech Republic and focused on strategic integration of aviation services into the African country’s broader tourism plans.

Omnipol with several decades of experience in the aviation sector, expressed interest in supporting Ethiopia’s efforts to enhance its connectivity and visitor experience.

The visit also capped Ethiopia’s cultural showcase in Prague, which attracted international attention and further highlighted the country’s historical and scientific significance.

Link 
https://atta.travel/resource/ethiopia-eyes-czech-aviation-partnership-to-boost-tourism-access.html

Russia | Demand Among Russian Tourists for Tours to China Rises by 50 - 100% after Visa Abolition

Following China’s introduction of a trial visa – free regime for Russian citizens, demand from Russian tourists for tours to the Asian country has increased by 50 – 100% as reported by the press service of the Russian Union of Travel Industry, citing data from analysts.

The statement said that since early September, when the news about China introducing a visa regime appeared, demand for tours began to to growth rapidly, stressing that in the first ten days of September it increased by more – than 60% year - on - year.

From 15th September 2025 to 14th September 2026 the People’s Republic of China launched a trial visa - free regime for Russians holding ordinary passport as part of ongoing efforts to grow bilateral relations, promote cross - border movement and boost tourism.

Russian tour operators report that the demand for package tours and hotel booking in China has notably increased and the PR Director of one of the travel companies of the Russian Federation, Olga Lanskaya, stated that at present around 80% of the tourist flow in concentrated on Hainan Island, an island and province of China and the nation’s southernmost point,  known for its tropical climate, pristine beaches, resorts, and forested, mountainous interior.

Vice President of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) , Aleksander Musikhin, in an exclusive commentary to TV BRICS, noted that popular destinations for Russsians include Beijing, Guanzhou, and Shanghai, as well as Henan Province, home to the Shaolin Monastery.

Head of the outbound tourism department of a Beijing tourist business company, Li Peng, in a conversation with the International Media Network, stated that the visa - regime for Russian citizens demonstrates the high level of relation between Russia and China that strengthens trade and cultural ties, and it will also give a new and powerful impetus to the development of the Chinese Chinese economy.

The tourism manager also added that China’s tourism infrastructure is already at a high level, given the active use of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, which make travel comfortable, and adding as an advise that those visiting the country for the first time should start their trip from Beijing and Shanghai. 

Link 

https://tvbrics.com/en/news/demand-among-russian-citizens-for-tours-to-china-rises-by-50-100-after-visa-abolition/

Colombia | Amadeus Invests in the Country to be the Preferred Technology Employer in the National Travel Industry

Amadeus IT Group S.A., a major Spanish multinational technology company fouded in 1987 and headquartered in Madrid focuses on developing softwares for airlines, hotels, travel agencies and other travel – related businesses, taking care of the process of searching, calculating the prices, booking and issuing tickets, managing inventories and departure control systems, recently announced a development with a new headquarter based in the capital of Colombia,  Bogotá.

This expansion marks a significant investment in Colombia’s tech ecosystem and steady progress toward the goal of being the preferred technology employer for engineers and innovators across the travel industry in the South American country.

With this headquarters, Amadeus not only expands its technological capabilities, but also deepens its commitment to employee growth through internal promotions and training, fostering a supportive and inclusive culture, and provides opportunities to work with the latest technologies in the travel industry.

Cluster Head Latin America, People Partner, Amadeus, Graciela Gasch said that the company goal is simple yet powerful : to create technology that delivers enjoyable and frictionless travel experiences. This new centre in Bogotá is a cornerstone of that mission. Amadeus develops more than just products, it creates platforms that bring businesses together, elevate experiences, and empowerthe entire travel ecosystem. 

The points make Amadeus a preferred employer of choice are : 

•    People - driven innovation - Amadeus engineers, product owners, analysts, and developers are among the brightest minds, working together to solve industry – wide challenges.
•    Global Reach - With a presence in morfe than 190 countries, Amadeus offers unprecedented international exposure and opportunities for collaboration.
•    State - of - the - art - technology -  Amadeus is driven by curiosity, openness and the search for excellence, working with the latest tools and methodologies.
•    Diversity and inclusion - At Amadeus, the vast majority of employees  feel empowered to voice their opinions, and be heard, a reflection of the culture the company has carefully built. Amadeus helps employees thrive by cultivating an environment of inclusion, welcoming diverse talent, and setting a benchmark for an exceptional and inclusive work culture.

The company also highlights a clear message stating that from start – ups to corporation to governments, Amadeus brings the world closer together. Whether you are engineer tackling the challenges of tomorrow or a legal expert shaping global policy, a career at Amadeus opens doors to impact, growth and meaningful global engagement.

Bogotá, development hub is more than just a workplace, it’s a springboard for bold ideas, shared dreams, and transformative innovation.

Link 
https://infoturlatam.com/amadeus-podria-ser-el-empleador-preferido-de-colombia-en-tecnologia/