The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has appointed Sharon Coward as senior manager of digital transformation & information technology. She previously served as interim administrator of the IT Department.
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The Great Escape: Making the most of the weeks before school’s out for summer
Every summer, there comes a point when airports get busier, hotel pools become livelier and restaurant reservations require planning ahead. For savvy travellers, the weeks leading up to the school break offer a golden window of quiet, grown-up sunshine. Spring Hotels has dubbed this period ‘The Last Quiet Fortnight’ – the window before schools break up when travellers who aren’t tied to term dates can enjoy all the benefits of summer before the busiest weeks arrive. -
Hamad International Airport rolls out biometric travel across more than 700 touchpoints
Hamad International Airport (HIA) and Qatar Airways have jointly implemented and now launched the Fast Pass solution, a new biometric service designed to support a more paperless departure journey with technology partner SITA. Using facial recognition, the Fast Pass service enables passengers to move through key airport checkpoints with fewer document checks.
The service is one of the largest biometric passenger rollouts of its kind in the Middle East and globally, connecting more than 700 touchpoints into a single trusted journey, with security and data protection built into every step. -
AIR INDIA EXPRESS ANNOUNCES ‘XPLORE MORE’ SALE WITH UP TO 15% SAVINGS ON INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS
Air India Express has announced the launch of its ‘Xplore More’ sale across international flights, offering up to 15% savings on Lite and Value fares. The sale will be open for bookings made until 9 July 2026 for travel between 5 July 2026 and 27 March 2027, with exclusive early access available on 5 July on the Air India Express website and mobile app, before opening across all major booking platforms from 6 July onwards.