VIKAND and Anna Bjurstam launch Marenia for cruise medical wellness

 

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL. – VIKAND, a provider of maritime healthcare solutions whose doctors and nurses serve cruise ships worldwide, and wellness pioneer Anna Bjurstam, founder of Wahayla, have announced Marenia, a medical wellness concept developed for the cruise industry.

Castellón to Aomori: A World of New Destinations

 

There is always somewhere new to discover with SeaDream.   From Castellón on Spain’s Costa del Azahar and Scotland’s remote Fair Isle to Portonovi, Montenegro, and Aomori, Japan, new ports are joining the SeaDream story across all three yachts.

Grand Hyatt Cancun Beach Resort to Debut a Fully All-Inclusive Experience Inspired by the Brand’s Signature Spirit of Grand Hospitality

 

The 500-room beachfront resort is set to open in December and will mark the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Cancun and invite guests to fully immerse themselves in Puerto Cancun – one of the destination’s most anticipated new landmarks

AIDA Innovation Hub: Three projects honored

 

On September 16, 2026, three pioneering projects were honored at the AIDA Innovation Hub. The winners—revincus GmbH (Weimar), the German Aerospace Center (Stuttgart), and contagt GmbH (Mannheim)—impressed the five-member expert jury with their ideas for the maritime industry in the categories of Decarbonization, Sustainability, and AI Tools & Smart Solutions.

Korean Air finalizes purchase agreement for 103 Boeing aircraft and GE engines

 

(Seoul, September 16, 2026) — Korean Air has finalized a USD 44.8 billion (KRW 60 trillion) agreement to acquire next-generation aircraft and engines, concluding the procurement plan announced in Washington D.C. in August 2025.

It’s Official SONO Belle Has Arrived in Bali

 

A New Chapter Begins

The wait is over. Today, SONO Belle Bali Legian  officially arrives in Bali.

Set in the heart of Legian, where tropical nature meets the rhythm of island life,

SONO Belle brings a fresh new experience while keeping the warmth, relaxed atmosphere,

and genuine hospitality guests have always known.

The place you know remains. What’s new is everything waiting to unfold.

Food and drink become an even bigger part of the SONO Belle experience,

bringing together flavors from Korea and Indonesia alongside new ways to dine and unwind

Infrastructure of the Future: Innovation, Resilience and Competitiveness According to Senior Executive Luigi Ferraris

 

At the Camogli Communication Festival, Luigi Ferraris discusses the strategic role of energy, networks and data in Italy’s industrial transformation. The interview with Luigi Ferraris is available for download at this link, which also includes the English subtitle file (.srt) of the interview: https://we.tl/t-oC7zdh2wu7JYpDtF

Air Canada extends service to Guatemala from Montréal and Toronto

 

Air Canada has extended its Montréal-Guatemala City service through summer 2027 and confirmed its Toronto-Guatemala City route as a year-round service, offering UK travellers convenient one-stop connections to Guatemala through either Canadian hub.

Spotlight ON: Zach Demuth, Head of Strategic Growth & Asset Management at Eight Form

 

Small Details, Generational Value: How Eight Form Thinks About Luxury Hotel Investment

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ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S NEW HERO OF THE SEAS FLOATS FOR THE FIRST TIME AT MEYER TURKU SHIPYARD

 

The float-out milestone kicks off the next stage of construction for the fourth ship in the Icon Class lineup debuting August 2027 in Miami

MIAMI, Sep. 8, 2026 – Royal Caribbean’s next Icon Class vacation, Hero of the Seas, has officially floated for the first time.