Hyundai Motor Wins Eight 2025 IDEA Awards Highlighting Innovation and Leadership in Design
Hyundai Wins Eight Honors at 2025 International Design Excellence Awards Hyundai Motor Company has added to its global design accolades with eight honors at the 2025 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), underlining its commitment to innovation across vehicles, spaces, and services. The recognition spans multiple categories, including automotive, environments, commercial design, and service. Organised by […]
Omio Partners with České dráhy to Expand and Enhance European Cross-Border Train Travel Options
Omio Partners with Czech Rail Operator to Expand European Train Booking Options Omio, the global multimodal travel booking platform, has entered into a new partnership with České dráhy, the national railway operator of the Czech Republic. The collaboration enables Omio users to book a wide range of České dráhy services, including Regio, InterCity (IC), EuroCity […]
Uzbekistan Airways Places Record Order for 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in Largest Purchase Yet
Uzbekistan Airways Makes Largest-Ever Purchase with Order for Up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners Uzbekistan Airways has announced the largest aircraft purchase in its history, signing a deal to acquire up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The agreement includes a firm order for 14 787-9 jets and options for eight more, as the flag carrier […]
70 Years of Progress in Xinjiang – Celebrating Development, Growth and Change
Digital Farming and Major Investments Drive Xinjiang’s Economic Transformation In the cotton fields of Bortala Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture in Xinjiang, a quiet revolution is underway. Harvesting machines now roam the landscape with minimal human intervention, guided by digital sensors. According to Aoqierbate, head of the prefecture’s Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, hundreds of hectares […]
Kia America Reports 12 Percent Year Over Year Sales Growth in July
Kia America Posts Strong July Sales as SUVs and EVs Drive Growth Kia America sold 71,123 vehicles in July, up 12% from the same month last year, with retail sales climbing 9%. Electrified models rose 14% year-on-year, while SUVs grew 12%, continuing a trend of double-digit monthly gains. The newly launched 2026 EV9 posted 1,737 […]
One of One Batur Convertible Unveiled as First of Its Kind by Mulliner
Bentley Unveils First Bespoke Batur Convertible Bentley’s Mulliner division has completed the first Batur Convertible, a one-off creation showcasing the most powerful W12 drop-top Grand Tourer in the company’s history. Finished in Opalite with Beluga and Mandarin highlights, the car features a distinctive ‘one plus one’ interior design that visually separates the driver’s cockpit from […]
Flint Hills Trail State Park in Kansas Named to National Trails Hall of Fame
Kansas’ Flint Hills Trail State Park Named to National Trails Hall of Fame Flint Hills Trail State Park in Kansas has been inducted into the Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC) Hall of Fame after receiving more than 80% of the public vote. The 93-mile route, the longest trail in the state, was selected for its […]
Luxury Hotel Launches World’s First Sleep Enhancement Program Redefining Wellness Tourism
InterContinental Singapore Launches World-First Sleep Technology Partnership InterContinental Singapore has become the first hotel in the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio to offer NuCalm’s full Sleep Performance Suite, including its flagship DeepSleep programme, in every guestroom. The move marks a global first for the luxury brand and a major step in redefining wellness-focused travel. NuCalm’s […]
First All-Electric ALIA Aircraft Takes Flight in Norway Marking Test Arena Operations Kick Off
First All-Electric Test Flights Begin in Norway’s Zero-Emission Aviation Push Bristow Norway AS has flown BETA Technologies’ all-electric ALIA CX300 aircraft at Stavanger Airport, launching the country’s first Test Arena for Zero & Low Emission Aviation. The programme, run in partnership with Avinor and the Civil Aviation Authority of Norway (CAA Norway), aims to trial […]
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Felix Capital Revamp Maroochydore Project with New Crowne Plaza Vision
Crowne Plaza Maroochydore to Anchor Major Sunshine Coast Development Maroochydore is set to welcome a new landmark with IHG Hotels & Resorts and Felix Capital confirming plans for Crowne Plaza Maroochydore, a 180-room hotel designed to meet the region’s growing demand for high-quality conference and event facilities. Located on Ocean Street in the Sunshine Coast’s […]