Drone operator chaired by ex-GCHQ chief lands £15m funding boost A drone operations and data intelligence company chaired by Sir Jeremy Fleming, the former director of GCHQ, will this week unveil a $20m (£15.1m) funding injection led by an early investor in Spotify. #Drone #operator #chaired #GCHQ #chief

XLSMART and Tencent Cloud Successfully Complete Large-Scale AI-Driven Cloud Transformation Project Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology company Tencent, has successfully assisted leading Indonesian telecom operator XLSMART in completing a large-scale public cloud migration transformation project. The transformation was driven by XLSMART’s long-term digital modernization strategy, with Tencent Cloud serving as the strategic cloud technology partner. #XLSMART #and #Tencent #Cloud #Successfully

Class-Action Lawsuit Blames AI for Causing Gas Price Inflation in California The suit alleges that AI-powered gas pricing company Kalibrate and the gas station operators that use its software are guilty of anti-trust violations in the state. #Class #Action #Lawsuit #Blames #for

British grid operator cancels plea for more power as temperatures soar The body which oversees Britain's energy network has walked back a call for more power generation. #British #grid #operator #cancels #plea

Why can't Germany's national rail operator get its act together? | DW News Train services across Germany were brought to a standstill on Tuesday night after a fault in Deutsche Bahn's communications network. The disruption stranded passengers and once again raised questions about the reliability of Germany's rail system, which is notorious for its poor punctuality and infrastructure issues. #Why #cant #Germanys #national #rail

British grid operator calls for more power generation as temperatures soar The body which oversees Britain's energy network has called for more power generation as temperatures soar across the country and wider Europe. #British #grid #operator #calls #for

Mews named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Mews, the operating system for hospitality, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Revenue Management Systems in Hospitality 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc # US53542126, June 2026). According to the IDC MarketScape, “Hospitality operators should consider Mews if they are seeking a unified architecture and are prioritizing a unified PMS-RMS-BI workflow, high-frequency automated pricing, and a roadmap toward total guest revenue optimization within a single ecosystem. #Mews #named #Leader #the #IDC

Tourism Malaysia Takes Flight at Global BirdFair 2026 Tourism Malaysia London is set to make its return to Global BirdFair 2026, the world’s biggest event for wildlife and nature travel. Taking place at Lyndon Top, Rutland, United Kingdom, on July10-12, 2026, Global BirdFair brings together wildlife enthusiasts, conservation voices and specialist tour operators from around the world. #Tourism #Malaysia #Takes #Flight #Global

Verdict on Iran war threat to UK power supplies Electricity supplies will "remain secure" during the coming UK winter despite challenges posed to energy supplies due to the Iran war, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) has announced. #Verdict #Iran #war #threat #power

Alan Greenspan, Fed Chairman Through Prosperity and Crisis, Dies at 100 The pre-eminent economic policymaker of his time and a skilled political operator, he favored market-friendly stances that would later come to be associated with destructive financial forces. #Alan #Greenspan #Fed #Chairman #Through

Alan Greenspan, Fed Chairman Through Prosperity and Crisis, Dies at 100 The pre-eminent economic policymaker of his time and a skilled political operator, his market-friendly stances would later come to be associated with destructive financial forces. #Alan #Greenspan #Fed #Chairman #Through

France struggles to deal with new heatwave amid punishing temperatures The head of the French state-owned railway operator warned incidents could not be ruled out due to the high temperatures. The heatwave is having a strong impact on the rail network and ​can deform tracks and damage overhead electrical lines. #France #struggles #deal #with #new

Państwo zostawiło obywateli. Mieszkańcy Libanu na łasce prywatnych dostawców prądu Państwowy operator dostarcza prąd przez kilka godzin dziennie, więc jego miejsce zajęła "generatorowa mafia". Kto na tym najwięcej traci? #Państwo #zostawiło #obywateli #Mieszkańcy #Libanu

Mews named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Revenue Management Systems in Hospitality Mews, the operating system for hospitality, has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Revenue Management Systems in Hospitality 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc # US53542126, June 2026). According to the IDC MarketScape, “Hospitality operators should consider Mews if they are seeking a unified architecture and are prioritizing a unified PMS-RMS-BI workflow, high-frequency automated pricing, and a roadmap toward total guest revenue optimization within a single ecosystem. #Mews #named #Leader #the #IDC

SpaceX warns EU satellite plan risks undermining connectivity in Ukraine Elon Musk’s group hits out at proposal by bloc to reserve part of spectrum band for European operators #SpaceX #warns #satellite #plan #risks

France's SNCF sells 100,000 cut-price summer rail tickets The French rail operator SNCF has put on sale 100,000 tickets, starting at €19, for train journeys over the summer between Tuesday and Thursday. #Frances #SNCF #sells #100000 #cut

The Lux Collective Celebrates the Launch of LUX* Lake Kivu & SALT of Akagera in Rwanda Award-winning global luxury hospitality operator The Lux Collective makes its debut in Rwanda with the launch of LUX* Lake Kivu and SALT of Akagera, the first two properties within the Group’s landmark five-resort Rwanda Tourism Circuit. Set across the country’s most iconic destinations, the openings introduce the internationally acclaimed LUX* and SALT brands - ushering in a new era of luxury hospitality shaped by regenerative tourism, immersive nature-led travel and cultural connection. #The #Lux #Collective #Celebrates #the

Strait of Hormuz flow will take ‘weeks’ to resume, largest tanker operator warns Mitsui OSK Lines boss cautions that fleet owners need to build confidence after US-Iran deal #Strait #Hormuz #flow #will #take

SFR’s €20bn break-up can win watchdog approval, says Bouygues Lead bidder for French telecoms operator hopes EU’s competitive drive will offset regulatory concerns about merger #SFRs #20bn #break #can #win

flynas Announces Its Sixth and Newest Operations Base in Al-Qassim in Cooperation with the Cluster2 flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, announced the establishment of a new operations base at Prince Naif bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Al-Qassim in cooperation with the leading airports operator, Cluster2 company, making flynas the first Saudi airline to operate flights from six different hubs across the Kingdom. As of next July, flynas will launch the first phase of this expansion, offering direct flights to five domestic and international destinations. #flynas #Announces #Its #Sixth #and

eSIM Access Disrupts Travel Industry Following a featured showcase at ITB China 2026, eSIM Access, powered by global connectivity pioneer Redtea Mobile, has officially demoed its advanced B2B2C eSIM API infrastructure. The turnkey solution is designed to help Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), tour operators, and travel tech platforms capture unprecedented ancillary revenue by solving the industry’s long-standing “booking lag. #eSIM #Access #Disrupts #Travel #Industry

From the Arctic to the Andes: Explora Introduces 2027 Expedition Season, Including Its First Winter Explora, named the World’s Leading Expedition Company for six consecutive years by the World Travel Awards, today introduced its 2027 collection of expeditions, led by the debut of its first winter itinerary in Iceland — a route not offered by any other full-service operator and unique in the market. Reaching from the Arctic to the high Andes and the far south of Patagonia, the season brings together four point-to-point journeys: the new Iceland Winter Expedition as a counterpart to Explora’s established Summer Expedition of the country, the Sacred Mountains Expedition in Peru, and the Tierra del Fuego Expedition in Chile, each running on select departures through 2027. #From #the #Arctic #the #Andes

Bob W to open design-led aparthotel in Stuttgart’s historic Bad Cannstatt district Bob W, the award-winning AI - and tech-powered hospitality operator, has announced plans to open a new 136-unit aparthotel in Stuttgart’s historic Bad Cannstatt district, bringing its signature blend of technology, design and local storytelling to one of Germany’s most significant cultural neighbourhoods. Scheduled to open in 2027, the new property will occupy a site spanning more than 3,000 square metres and is built on the location of a former World War II bunker. #Bob #open #design #led #aparthotel

Japanese tech giant pledges massive investment for French data centres Japanese SoftBank’s group announced 45 billion euros of investment in France by 2031 and the opening of three data centres. Data centre operators are choosing the country because it has space to expand and ample electricity thanks to its nuclear plants. #Japanese #tech #giant #pledges #massive

Rail Europe expands network with Leo Express marking its third expansion in three months Rail Europe, the global platform for European train booking, has added Leo Express to its growing network of rail partners, further expanding access to Central Europe for international travellers and distribution partners. Founded in 2010, Leo Express is a private Czech rail operator offering modern, affordable travel across the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Germany. #Rail #Europe #expands #network #with

The agency quietly deciding AI's future Today, POLITICO Energy host Josh Siegel sits down for an extended interview with David LaCerte, a Republican commissioner at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. They discuss FERC’s highly anticipated proposal on connecting AI data centers to the power grid, the turmoil surrounding America’s largest power grid operator PJM Interconnection, rising electricity costs, permitting reform, whether FERC is coordinating with the White House and more. #The #agency #quietly #deciding #AIs

++ Tratto in salvo dopo 12 ore lo speleologo intrappolato nella grotta ++ In provincia di Cuneo, al lavoro da ieri 42 tecnici e operatori del Soccorso Alpino #Tratto #salvo #dopo #ore #speleologo

Germany's Flixtrain to double train services Germany's Flix transport company said Friday it intends to double rail services in the country over the next two years, putting more pressure on beleaguered public operator Deutsche Bahn. #Germanys #Flixtrain #double #train #services

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA CONCLUDES CARIBBEAN TRAVEL MARKETPLACE 2026 For the second consecutive year, Antigua and Barbuda proudly served as the host destination for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) 2026, welcoming travel trade professionals, tour operators, and media from across the globe during Antigua and Barbuda Culinary Month in May. The event provided an immersive showcase of the destination’s world-class tourism offering, bringing together industry leaders against the backdrop of one of the Caribbean’s most naturally beautiful and culturally energetic nations. #ANTIGUA #AND #BARBUDA #CONCLUDES #CARIBBEAN

FHS Saudi Arabia Pre-event feature: hospitality investment outlook Saudi Arabia is set to deliver 358,000 new hotel rooms to meet rising tourism demand and prepare for major upcoming global events, unleashing a wealth of hospitality investment opportunities in the Kingdom. Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia, taking place from 22-24 June at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, will bring together investors, developers, operators and policymakers at a defining moment for the region’s hospitality sector. #FHS #Saudi #Arabia #Pre #event

CABOT HIGHLANDS CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING OF TOM DOAK-DESIGNED OLD PETTY Cabot, global developer and operator of luxury golf destinations, today announces the grand opening of Old Petty, its highly anticipated second course at Cabot Highlands in the heart of the Scottish Highlands. #CABOT #HIGHLANDS #CELEBRATES #GRAND #OPENING

Unforgettable Croatia launches 2027 season and Michelin Star add on Unforgettable Croatia has launched its 2027 small-ship cruising programme, featuring 136 guaranteed departures. The specialist luxury operator will offer 12 cruise itineraries and nine cruise and land journeys during the season, taking place from May to October across six ships. #Unforgettable #Croatia #launches #2027 #season

Balancing Pressure and Possibility: The New Playbook for Hotel F&B How rising costs, shifting guest expectations, and new technologies are redefining profitability and creating a path forward for innovative operators By Guy Reinbold #Balancing #Pressure #and #Possibility #The

What Twilio’s CFO learned about management from spending nearly 20 years at GE Aidan Viggiano brought an operator's mindset to Twilio, where she's helping guide the company's push into agentic AI. #What #Twilios #CFO #learned #about

EU to force rail operators to sell tickets for rival services Brussels seeks to replicate air travel bookings for trains, ferries and coaches #force #rail #operators #sell #tickets

Uno Bianca: sopralluogo degli investigatori a casa di Gugliotta, l’ex della banda morto suicida Una ventina di militari dell'Arma nell'abitazione dell’operatore radio ritenuto un membro secondario della banda #Uno #Bianca #sopralluogo #degli #investigatori

TripWorks named Travel Tour Platform of the Year in the 2026 TravelTech Breakthrough Awards TripWorks, the first AI‑ and BI‑powered booking and operations platform built specifically for tour and activity operators, today announced that it has been named Travel Tour Platform of the Year in the 2026 TravelTech Breakthrough Awards.  The annual program recognizes the most innovative companies, products and services shaping the future of travel technology, with thousands of nominations submitted from around the world. #TripWorks #named #Travel #Tour #Platform

Key parking fine rules clarified by appeals body - with operators increasingly giving up cases A record number of private parking fines were successfully appealed to the industry body last year, the Money blog can reveal. #Key #parking #fine #rules #clarified

Choice Hotels International Opens Its 70th Annual Convention Choice Hotels International, Inc, one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, today opened its 70th Annual Convention, bringing together thousands of franchise owners, operators, vendors and industry collaborators for three days centered on the theme of “Making More Possible” for its owners and operators—helping them capture new demand, enhance performance and build long-term success. #Choice #Hotels #International #Opens #Its

Cargo ship crews face attacks waiting the Gulf as Trump pauses two-day-old project to ‘guide’ ships A cargo container ship operated by the French CMA CGM Group came under attack while attempting to transit the Strait of Hormuz as concerns about Iranian speedboats and drones are leading major ship owners and operators to say the strait remains too dangerous. #Cargo #ship #crews #face #attacks

Exclusive: AI grocery startup Vori raises $22 million to help independent retailers compete with Walmart and Amazon With $500 million already processed through its platform, Vori is scaling fast as it targets underserved grocery operators. #Exclusive #grocery #startup #Vori #raises

Minor Hotels Announces Anantara’s Caribbean Debut in Turks and Caicos Minor Hotels, the international hotel owner, operator and investor, has unveiled plans for the future debut of its luxury Anantara brand in the Caribbean. Scheduled to open in 2029, the development of Anantara Turks and Caicos Resort & Residences further strengthens the brand’s expansion into leading luxury destinations worldwide. #Minor #Hotels #Announces #Anantaras #Caribbean

Approach Tours Takes Its All-Inclusive Model to the Water with New Cruise Portfolio Leading senior Canadian travel operator Approach Tours has unveiled its highly anticipated new cruise portfolio, marking the company’s expansion into ocean expedition and river cruising. Its distinctive small-group, radically all-inclusive model has been designed to meet growing demand for more immersive and seamless travel experiences. #Approach #Tours #Takes #Its #All

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises unveils Ultimate Journey Collection 2026/27 For the first time, the publication brings together the full range of the operator’s expanded offering including new European Cruise and Tour journeys, as well as the inaugural collection of Luxury Long-Haul Land holidays #Uniworld #Boutique #River #Cruises #unveils

Grand Opening of Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka Centara Hotels & Resorts,Thailand’s leading hotel operator, celebrates the grand opening of Centara Life Namba Hotel Osaka, marking its second hotel in Japan. Now officially open, the vibrant new lifestyle property is ready to welcome guests from around the world to the heart of Osaka’s energetic Namba district. #Grand #Opening #Centara #Life #Namba

Kempinski Residences at Masar, Makkah to Provide Unmatched Hospitality Kempinski Group, Europe’s oldest luxury hospitality company, today announced Kempinski Residences at Masar, Makkah, its first branded residences project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Developed by Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company, the owner, developer, and operator of the Masar destination in the Holy City of Makkah, the project brings Kempinski’s 150-year legacy of luxury hospitality to the prestigious Masar development, in the heart of Makkah, within the vicinity of the Grand Mosque. #Kempinski #Residences #Masar #Makkah #Provide

Airline collapse: Budget carriers hit by fuel price surge | DW News Sky-high jet fuel prices, caused by the war in Iran, have claimed their first casualty in the airline sector. The no-frills operator Spirit Airlines ceased operations on the weekend. #Airline #collapse #Budget #carriers #hit

At least 14 dead in Indonesia train crash At least 14 people have been killed in a train collision in western Indonesia, with another 84 injured, according to the country's train operator. #least #dead #Indonesia #train #crash

With travel chaos looming, Brittany Ferries vows no price hikes With a summer of travel chaos looming for many European holidaymakers, one ferry operator is promising smooth sailing. Christophe Mathieu, CEO of Brittany Ferries, tells France 24 the line has enough supplies of maritime fuels to last the season, and vows not to raise ticket prices despite the global energy crisis. #With #travel #chaos #looming #Brittany

Bob W signs ground-up Manchester development, marking further UK and Ireland expansion Bob W, the tech- and AI-powered hospitality operator, has signed a long-term lease agreement with Bloom Street Hotel Limited for a new 83-unit aparthotel in Manchester city centre, marking a further step in its expansion across the UK and Ireland. #Bob #signs #ground #Manchester #development

Networking, telecom and videoconferencing equipment market consultation – Natacha V Directorate-General for Digital Services of the European Commission has launched an open market consultation to gather feedback from economic operators interested in participating in a future public procurement procedure for the provision of networking, telecom and videoconferencing equipment. #Networking #telecom #and #videoconferencing #equipment

GRIF and Juniper Strategy launch UAE Hospitality Industry Barometer The Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) and boutique hospitality consultancy Juniper Strategy Ltd have today launched the UAE Hospitality Industry Barometer, a research-led report combining real-time operator insight with analysis of past global crises to show how hospitality businesses are performing today, why confidence remains strong, and how the sector is expected to recover. #GRIF #and #Juniper #Strategy #launch