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Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the world’s first Ferrari-branded theme park, has been selected as the venue for the highly anticipated Ferrari HP Esports Series 2024 Grand Final. The exciting finale of this year’s Ferrari HP Esports Series is set for December 5th, 2024, and for the first time, it will be held at the award-winning theme park. Don’t miss the chance to witness the champions competing live in front of a public audience for the very first time—join us for this unforgettable event!

This year, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi unveiled the world’s first Ferrari-themed Esports Arena, further cementing its status as a leader in theme park entertainment and a must-visit destination for Ferrari fans, motorsports enthusiasts and gamers alike. Adding to its accolades, the park will host the Ferrari HP Esports Series 2024 Grand Final, bringing together the world’s top sim racers. The event will feature 15 finalists from Regional Finals across EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, along with a wildcard entry from the Thrustmaster Community Cup.

Faisal Al Nuami, General Manager of Ferrari World Abu Dhabi said: “We are incredibly proud to host the Ferrari HP Esports Series 2024 Grand Final at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Our recently launched Ferrari-themed Esports Arena is a testament to our commitment to innovation and creating unforgettable experiences for visitors. This event not only showcases the best in virtual motorsports but also highlights Ferrari World Abu Dhabi as a premier destination for both Ferrari fans and gaming enthusiasts. We are excited to welcome the world’s top sim racers and offer them a stage like no other.”

The competition promises to be exhilarating, with the stakes higher than ever as racers strive for a spot on the coveted Scuderia Ferrari HP Esports Team, along with exclusive prizes from Ferrari, B&O, Ray-Ban, Thrustmaster and more.

The 2024 Ferrari HP Esports Series has been an eight-month journey of high-octane virtual motorsport with thousands of participants from all over the world, and the Grand Final at Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi promises a thrilling conclusion to an unforgettable season.

Located on Yas Island, Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is right next to the ultimate adventure hub CLYMB Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. It is also just minutes away from the region’s largest indoor theme park Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the world’s first and only Emirati-themed waterpark and the world’s largest indoor marine-life theme park SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

 

 

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Aston Martin Aramco F1® Team is bringing its fans closer than ever to the experience of becoming an F1® driver, with the launch of brand-new motion simulators.  

Motion simulators are created by an expert team at Memento Exclusives – the memorabilia specialist based in Motorsport Valley – utilising the same processes as F1® teams, to offer an unrivalled racing experience. Designed to recreate the famous race cars seen on the tracks, these Aston Martin Aramco’s Motion Simulators boast high tech systems which aim to immerse the racer, offering them the chance to experience every twist and turn around iconic racing circuits.

Aston Martin Aramco F1® Team and Memento Exclusives have made simulators available to the public in iconic racing green before, but adding movement to the simulation experience is set to take sim racing to new heights. Each motion simulator has been developed in partnership with the race team at Silverstone, and features haptic actuators, a front pivot configuration and haptic rumble feedback. This advancement offers gamers and racers true authenticity, with the motion of a real F1® car accurately emulated from the moment they jump into the cockpit.

Motion simulators are just one of the ways Aston Martin Aramco F1® Team is innovating with technology in recent times. Lance Stroll has been noted for his sim work over the years and revealed ahead of the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix that he partially rehabilitated a broken wrist by practicing in a simulator. He famously went on to finish sixth in that race. Spanish legend Fernando Alonso, who recently celebrated his 400th Grand Prix at the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix, has also lent his voice to emerging technology with Ai.lonso – offering visitors to the Aston Martin Aramco website the ability to hear selected articles read in his voice in multiple languages.

Barry Gough, CEO & Founder of Memento Exclusives (F1 Authentics) commented: “We are delighted to announce the next phase in our partnership with Aston Martin Aramco; these motion simulators take sim racing to the next level, providing gamers and racers with the closest experience to racing an actual F1 car. This launch, commemorating Fernando Alonso’s 400th Grand Prix and recognising Lance Stroll’s history with simulators, is a testament to this partnership and the technological advancements here at Memento Exclusives, offering new ways for fans to own the moment.”

Matt Chapman, Head of Licensing and Merchandise, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team: “This is a really exciting collaboration with our partner Memento Exclusives, bringing the world of Formula One to life for sim racers, collectors and our fans alike. The look and feel of the motion simulator makes it an immersive experience and the addition of movement builds upon the previous simulators we have collaborated on together.”

 

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Le Méridien Bangkok just announced its own artistic interpretation of afternoon tea through Sip of Serenity: A Thai-Japanese Afternoon Tea Experience.

This exclusive collaboration celebrates the intersection of Thai and Japanese culinary artistry at the hotel’s signature dining venue Latitude 13.

Hotel general manager Dieter Ruckenbauer said of this new culinary offering: “This collaboration embodies Le Méridien’s passion for cultural discovery and artistic expression. By bringing together Araksa’s organic expertise and chef Hiromu Kitagawa’s artistic vision, we’re offering our guests a unique perspective on the afternoon tea tradition.”

The Sip of Serenity afternoon tea experience is available at Latitude 13, marking the first in a series of culinary innovations planned throughout 2025 at Le Méridien Bangkok.

An exquisite collaboration

This innovative afternoon tea experience marks a distinguished partnership between three celebrated brands: Le Méridien Bangkok’s renowned culinary expertise, Araksa Tea Garden’s organic excellence, and Japan Pastry Café’s (JPC) masterful confectionery craftsmanship.

Araksa Tea Garden, Thailand’s first USDA and EU Organic certified tea plantation, brings its pristine selection of organically grown teas from the foothills of Banchang, Mae Tang district in Chiang Mai. 

The partnership showcases signature blends including Than Kun Earl Grey, Silk Black tea, Joy tea, and Araksa Thai tea, each exemplifying Araksa’s commitment to sustainable farming and artisanal tea production.

Complementing these exceptional teas, celebrated pastry chef Hiromu Kitagawa of Japan Pastry Café presents an exclusive collection of Japanese-inspired pastries. Drawing from his journey from small-town Japan to master pastry chef, Chef Hiromu’s creations, including the signature Strawberry Pistachio, Cheesecake Souffle, and Kai Chocola, reflect his dedication to craftsmanship and storytelling through confectionery.

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The post Air Astana opens its business class lounge at Almaty Airport appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

Air Astana recently opened The Shanyrak, its first-ever business class lounge at Almaty Airport, marking a milestone in the airline’s 22-year history. 

The lounge is exclusively designed for Air Astana’s business-class passengers and eligible Nomad Club loyalty members departing on the airline’s international flights.

The Shanyrak is a luxurious and spacious business lounge offering a full range of services to meet the expectations of the international traveller. 

What can you do at The Shanyrak?

Visitors to the lounge can relax and enjoy a tranquil atmosphere enriched with Kazakh cultural style before their flights. 

Lounge features include areas for work and rest, a parent-and-child room, showers and facilities for passengers with limited mobility, as well as flight information displays. 

Guests are offered a selection of hot meals, snacks, and beverages.

The lounge can accommodate over 100 guests and is open 24 hours a day. 

Local and international partners have been engaged to manage the lounge, meeting standards tailored to passenger preferences and the airline’s long-standing reputation for delivering outstanding passenger service.

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The post Japan to host third International Wellness Tourism Expo in June 2025 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

The third International Wellness Tourism Expo (iWT) will be held in Japan’s Tokyo Big Sight convention centre from 25 to 27 June 2025.

The event casts the spotlight on the growing wellness tourism industry as it brings in the latest and greatest products, activities, and brands.

Organised by RX Japan Ltd, iWT 2025 will be held concurrently with the second Tourism Marketing Expo, with both exhibitions presented as the International Tourism Tradeshow. 

The second edition of the iWT welcomed 9,357 visitors, on top of 144 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions.

These overwhelming numbers demonstrate the rising interest in the sector, supporting the move for exhibitors and visitors alike to strike while the iron is hot and be involved in an expanding market.

What to expect at the event

This expo is an expansive and comprehensive show floor that features the top trends and products in wellness tourism. 

This is where visitors can experience and test out the latest innovations, discover unique wellness activities and itineraries, and sample healthy foods and beverages.

For visitors, iWT will serve as their gateway to Japan’s booming wellness travel industry. They get the opportunity to expand one’s network and find the best brands among the saturated market.

For exhibitors, with an already verified audience in attendance, business growth is certainly assured. Meet with professionals in the field to secure deals, gain customers, and establish one’s name in the minds of stakeholders, especially with available advertising solutions unique to the show.

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The post AYANA Bali’s SAKA Museum recognised at Kyoto Global Design Awards appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

SAKA Museum, AYANA Bali’s innovative cultural hub and knowledge centre committed to preserving and promoting the island’s vibrant living heritage, was named among the Top 100 in this year’s Kyoto Global Design Awards. 

The museum’s interior designers, Napp Studio & Architects, were recognized in the Environmental Design category, which emphasises a project’s harmonious integration with its natural surroundings. 

The honour comes just three months after SAKA Museum was included in Time Magazine‘s World’s Greatest Places 2024.

The Kyoto Global Design Awards recognize excellence across diverse design fields, spotlighting projects that excel in both aesthetics and environmental responsibility. 

Reflecting on SAKA Museum’s recognition at the Kyoto Global Design Awards, its director Judith Bosnak expressed gratitude for Napp Studio’s dedication to creating an exceptional cultural experience rooted in authenticity and environmental awareness. 

Bosnak said: “This recognition celebrates the ingenuity of our entire SAKA Museum team, while also underscoring the profound importance of sustainable, accessible, and cutting-edge venues for cultural learning.”

Casting the spotlight on Balinese heritage

Hong Kong-based Napp Studio & Architects designed SAKA Museum, their biggest project to date, to reflect Bali’s distinct spiritual and cultural landscape with a state-of-the-art approach. 

Their captivating interior translates traditional Balinese Hindu philosophies and motifs with a contemporary yet timeless appeal, which speaks to both local and international audiences across generations.

Co-founders Aron Tsang and Wesley Ho drew on Nyepi, the island’s annual Day of Silence, to guide visitors through a serene, introspective experience. 

The museum’s lobby features a dark, subtly lit ceiling resembling the constellations of Bali’s night sky. The space transitions to a soft glow at sunset, when 3,000 LED lights begin to twinkle, an effect achieved through a carefully arranged grid of lights that ingeniously conceals structural elements and fixtures.

Napp Studio & Architects maximised the use of local materials such as gray granite flooring and volcanic rock to harmonise with Bali’s natural landscape, reduce the project’s environmental footprint, and strengthen ties to the community. 

According to the studio founders: “Our concept aimed to capture the essence of Nyepi, using lighting, local materials, and a colour palette that invites calm reflection, forming spaces that aren’t fixed but are open to personal interpretation.”

Meanwhile, SAKA Museum’s Knowledge Centre, a resource and artefact hub for conservationists, artists, researchers and students, was designed in a warmer palette evoking a wooden chest. 

The only one of its kind on the island, the Knowledge Centre strengthens AYANA Bali’s mission of celebrating Bali’s cultural identity and encouraging deeper engagement with all its aspects in a modern environment.

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The post Taipei Taoyuan Airport goes with SITA technologies for passenger processing appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

The Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) recently partnered with travel tech solutions firm SITA to revolutionise its passenger processing solutions. 

TPE will install SITA’s game-changing check-in kiosk solutions to enable passengers to zoom through the airport and on to their destination faster than ever before. 

The kiosks bring innovation to the check-in desk, helping passenger processing become a state-of-the-art feature of the airport experience.

What does this partnership entail?

The deal, which runs until 2033, shows SITA’s commitment to improving airport IT solutions and the passenger experience, through scalable, efficient systems that meet the needs of modern airports. 

With the new check-in and baggage handling processes, TPE will reduce wait times and improve overall airport efficiency.

TPE chose SITA to provide its Local Departure Control System (LDCS), Common Use Terminal Equipment (CUTE) and Common Use Self-Service (CUSS) systems, including a full hardware refresh of 80 check-in kiosks to support all international flights in Terminals 1 and 2.

A necessary acquisition

The purchase of SITA’s technology comes at a crucial time for the aviation industry in Taiwan. 

Global passenger numbers are set to double to 10bn by 2040, and TPE needs to meet this growing demand, maintaining the highest level of security while improving overall airport efficiency.

Sumesh Patel, SITA APAC president, emphasised the importance of this partnership.

Patel said: “Our focus at SITA is to deliver technology solutions that help airport operators better manage their infrastructure in a way that is both optimal and makes the journey smoother for passengers. Airports around the world are facing challenges on many fronts, from staffing to efficiency, and improving the overall passenger experience. Taipei can become a pioneer in the Asian market in terms of digitalization and innovation, becoming an example for others in an ever-evolving travel industry.

Taipei Airport Operation Committee chair Nelson Wang added: “As part of our improvement program, the smart use of technology will maximise our existing infrastructure, and provide our passengers with a world-class experience, while supporting our airline customers in managing their operations more efficiently. SITA’s CUSS and CUTE systems are key to meeting our ambitions – from managing the flow of passengers through our terminals to making all of our passengers’ journeys smoother and more efficient.”

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The post ITB China partners with Tourism Economics and the Trip.com Group for its 2025 Travel Trends Report appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

ITB China is slated to release its annual Travel Trends Report Unlocking the future of Chinese travel: Groundbreaking insights into China’s outbound and inbound travel markets for 2025/2026 at its event in May 2025 in Shanghai.

This upcoming report was done in collaboration with Tourism Economics and Trip.com Group.

This latest edition of the Travel Trends report will provide in-depth analysis of key travel trends, offering a comprehensive overview of China’s outbound and inbound travel market for 2025 and 2026, including important changes in product supply chains and travel service capabilities.

Featured information includes key insights from Tourism Economics, an Oxford Economics company and global authority on travel and tourism forecasting, and international online travel agency Trip.com Group

Both entities lent their invaluable industry expertise on the changing demand, service quality, and the overall travel landscape in China and around the world.

A productive collaboration

Tourism Economics head of APAC tourism analysis Michael Shoory said of the joint initiative: “We greatly valued our participation at ITB China in 2024, and look forward to continuing that productive relationship, including the many opportunities to connect with industry stakeholders and potential partners. I am excited to attend ITB China in 2025 and present insights on the outlook for travel to, from, and within China, as well as broader trends in tourism across the globe and the APAC region.”

Trip.com Group CEO Sun Jie added: “The travel industry is moving towards a brand-new stage of development, especially the diversification of demand and quality of products and services, which brings us unlimited possibilities. We look forward to ITB China 2025 bringing more exchanges and insights, promoting the prosperity and progress of the global travel industry.”

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The post Agoda boosts airline offering in Asia Pacific with new Amadeus partnership appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media.

 

Singapore-headquartered digital travel platform Agoda will access the Amadeus Travel Platform and begin offering travelers the opportunity to book a wide range of tailored content from Amadeus’ partner airlines.

Travelers will enjoy an enhanced choice and better comparison capabilities when using Agoda’s website or app, thanks to the unmatched portfolio of airlines present in the Amadeus Travel Platform.

Andrew Smith, Senior Vice President, Supply at Agoda said: “In recent years, we’ve invested significant resources into building our Flights value proposition for both customers and airlines. Our partnership with Amadeus, one of the most advanced travel technology platforms, is a key milestone in that effort. By integrating Amadeus’ extensive airline content, we’re creating even greater value for our customers and our partners, reinforcing Agoda’s position as one of the leading choices for travel in the Asia Pacific region. Our vision is to provide a connected trip experience where customers can seamlessly book flights, hotels, and activities all on one platform.”

The new Amadeus-powered airline offering from Agoda went live in Thailand in September, with ambitions to expand the partnership across the APAC region by the end of the year.

Tristan Nielson, Vice President, Online Sales, Amadeus, said: “Agoda is one of the largest online travel agencies in the Asia Pacific market and this partnership continues to drive our presence in the region. Agoda customers will have access to the most comprehensive range of airline content, including EDIFACT and NDC, allowing them to build the tailored experiences they have come to expect all in one location. We look forward to working with Agoda in Thailand and beyond.”

As a part of Booking Holdings Group, this new alliance with Agoda will be incorporated into Booking Holding’s existing relationship with Amadeus.

 

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