The PCO - Issue #118 | Edition 3 (2025)

 

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Random Screening for Psychoactive Substances by KM Malta Airlines

 With reference to certain articles that appeared in sections of the media in connection with the random screening for psychoactive substances, KM Malta Airlines would like to clarify that the airline conducted a series of drug and alcohol tests as part of an ongoing program of random testing for operational personnel.

Azamara Cruises: Learn About Enhanced Suite Experiences and Exciting 2025-2026 Voyages

 

Azamara Cruises is best known for their unique trips shaped around particular destinations. Starting April 1, 2026, they will begin offering even more luxuries with unveiling of their new suite upgrades. These upgrades include Club World Owner’s, Club Ocean, and Spa Suites. Azamara will concentrate more on guest’s functionality and the value of the suite.

TUI Care Foundation partners with Hand in Hand International and Equality in Tourism in Tanzania

 

BERLIN – Despite the Serengeti ecosystem attracting nearly a million tourists annually, over half of the local population in surrounding regions lives below the international extreme poverty line of $2.15 per day. Rural communities in Simiyu and Kilimanjaro face mounting challenges: degraded soil, changing weather patterns, and crop destruction by wildlife. Women are disproportionately affected, often lacking access to education, assets, and opportunities to earn a stable income.

Mandarin Oriental joins In Pursuit of Wellness series

 HONG KONG – Mandarin Oriental has worked with teams at the Global Wellness Institute and BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions for the third season of In Pursuit of Wellness, a thoughtfully curated branded series exploring global approaches to wellbeing. Officially launched in July 2025, the new season features stories from around the world, including three immersive episodes set at Mandarin Oriental’s legendary hotels, revealing how time-honoured healing traditions continue to shape modern wellness journeys.

Korean Air launches Premium Class on retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER fleet

 (Seoul, August 5, 2025) - Korean Air is introducing Premium Class on its newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, with the first flights launching on short- and mid-haul routes starting from mid-September.

GREECE 2.0: FULLY LOADED WITH LGBTQ+ LOVE, PRIDE

 

Greece 2.0 has officially arrived — and it’s the fiercest LGBTQ+ upgrade yet. But don’t worry, all that classic Greek drama and charm are still alive and kicking around every corner. This isn’t just the same sun-soaked paradise you’ve seen in postcards; it’s a bold new era where culture, community, and celebration merge like never before.

As 60% of UAE travellers rely on AI to plan trips, human connection remains vital

 DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Travel technology is transforming the industry globally, changing the way travellers plan, book, and experience their journeys. According to a recent report by Tourism Economics on behalf of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), 60% of travellers in the UAE trust Artificial Intelligence (AI) to plan every aspect of their trips, compared to 48% of travellers in other countries, with this figure predicted to rise as technology becomes more embedded into consumer habits.

Emirates to add fourth daily flight to London Gatwick

Fourth flight to London Gatwick will be operated with the airline’s Airbus A350 Latest operational enhancement takes Emirates’ London operations to 12 flights per day across three airports

Let Cancún surprise you, one day at a time

 

Welcome to where sparkly blue waters meet soft, sun-kissed sands and ancient Mayan wonders. Here, the spectacular natural beauty invites you to embrace the unexpected, and each day offers something new to savor.