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Real Madrid players find new teammates on board Emirates unveiled a video today featuring popular players from Real Madrid on board the iconic Emirates A380. The video includes Sergio Ramos, Gareth Bale, Marcelo, Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos, and Casemiro and shows the players discovering unlikely talent at 40,000ft.

The video begins with the players enjoying their A380 flight and the Emirates Cabin Crew looking after them on board; Ramos preparing himself in the First Class Shower Spa, Marcelo feeling emotional while watching a film on Emirates’ world renowned ice entertainment system, Kroos enjoying the comforts of the Business Class cabins and Bale and Ramos having a drink in the newly revamped OnBoard Lounge.

The players soon start to notice that the Emirates Cabin Crew are multi-skilled, as they show off their football footwork all while maintaining excellent service on board. Fast-forward to game day, and you’ll see some new players have joined the Real Madrid team in the locker rooms, leaving Benzema astounded. Light-hearted and funny, the video is part of the Emirates #OneTeam campaign, which highlights the similar values that Emirates and the teams that they sponsor share; teamwork, ambition, innovation and a passion for sports. The video can be viewed on the Zeppelin Travel Website: www.zt.com.au/blog

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What’s in a name?

As PONANT celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, we are incredibly excited to announce the addition of a further 2 new PONANT EXPLORERS: Le Bellot & Le Surville. Including these two new ships, by the year 2021 our fleet will consist of 12 vessels, ready for you to board and explore the world.

Le Bellot & Le Surville are scheduled for completion in the first and second quarters of 2020. As with the other Explorer ships being constructed, all will feature 92 staterooms

and suites (each with a private balcony), refined design, cutting-edge technology and respect for the environment. They will also be fitted with a world first multi-sensory underwater lounge, Blue Eye.

Monique PonfoortVice-President Asia Pacific

At PONANT we pride ourselves on our spirit of exploration, for this reason it is only fitting that the new explorer fleet are named after

great French explorers.

Joseph René Bellot(March 18, 1826 – August 18, 1853)Bellot was a French Arctic explorer. In 1851 he joined the Arctic expedition under the command of Captain William Kennedy in search of Sir John Franklin. In February 1852, Kennedy and Bellot set out from Batty Bay on a dog sledging journey, travelling south to Brentford Bay, where they discovered Bellot Strait. In 1852 he accompanied the Franklin search expedition under Captain Edward Inglefield. Bellot’s name can be found on many maps; Cape Bellot, Bellot Strait, Bellot Island. In 1935, a crater of the Moon was named Crater Bellot. Jean-François-Marie de Surville(January 18, 1717 – April 8, 1770)Surville was a French merchant captain with the French East Indies Company. In 1769, he commanded an expedition into the Pacific and explored the seas around the Solomon Islands and New Zealand. Surville’s voyage confirmed the size of the Solomon Islands and contributed more knowledge of New Zealand and its inhabitants. The Surville Cliffs, the northernmost point of New Zealand’s North Island, are named after him. Surville and Cook were navigating New Zealand waters at the same time, the only Europeans to do so since Abel Tasman, a century earlier.

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Atlantis launches USD 1.6 billion resort in China

The much-anticipated opening of China’s first integrated entertainment resort is set to enhance Hainan’s incredible tourism proposition.

Located on the Haitang Bay National Coast, Atlantis Sanya is the first Atlantis resort in China, joining the flagship Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai as well as The Royal Atlantis Resort & Residences in Dubai and Atlantis, Ko Olina in Hawaii, both currently in development.

Serge Zaalof, Chief Operating Officer Atlantis Resorts & Residences comments: “The Atlantis brand is known for unique, ocean-themed destinations offering a wide variety of entertainment experiences and Atlantis Sanya is no exception.

The owner, Fosun International, is an incredible partner and together we have created a resort that offers unprecedented experiences to its guests.”

“Following an intense development period of long days and nights by a team of approximately 3,000 colleagues, we are proud to introduce Atlantis Sanya to our first guests and the public.

When you combine 1,314 guestrooms including 154 suites, five of which are underwater suites, impeccable design from talents like Jeffrey Beers International and Hirsch Bedner Associates Design and an incredible water adventure at Aquaventure Waterpark, we know we are giving people unparalleled experiences new to Hainan Island and China, that

only Atlantis can deliver”, adds Heiko Schreiner Managing Director Atlantis Sanya. Atlantis Sanya encompasses 540,000 square meters of unparalleled excitement and larger than life experiences embodied in China’s newest luxury resort. Built around the myth of The Lost City of Atlantis and overlooking the spectacular South China Sea, the resort offers exhilarating water play on Aquaventure Waterpark’s twisting waterslides, exploration of the ancient Atlantis civilization at The Lost Chambers Aquarium, which spans two floors, alongside the exotic marine creatures that reside there, and a look into the largest open-air aquarium in the world, The Ambassador Lagoon, through a mesmerizing viewing platform.

During their stay at Atlantis, guests will be delighted to discover a wealth of impeccable dining choices at the resort with 21 different restaurants, cafes, lounges, and bars that include the signature Ossiano Underwater Restaurant and Bar, as well as celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay’s awarding winning Bread Street Kitchen and Bar.

Atlantis also features a sophisticated and exclusive AHAVA spa, boutiques of world famous brands, a conference centre and multi-function ballrooms, ideal for all leisure and MICE events. Already a leading holiday destination, Sanya, Hainan Island will be transformed into the new pinnacle of entertainment in China with the addition of this new trailblazing landmark.



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AI holds a promise of making mishandled bags a thing of the past The smart use of technologies such as artificial intelligence is expected to revolutionize the management of baggage over the next decade, promising to make mishandled bags an increasingly rare event for passengers globally.

This is according SITA’s Intelligent Tracking: A Baggage Management Revolution paper published today.

The paper notes that more than 4.5 billion bags1 are handled by industry baggage systems each year but airlines and airports will have to cope with twice that number with passenger numbers set to double over the next 20 years.

Already, through improvements to technology and processes, the air transport industry has halved its annual mishandling cost over the past decade from US$4.22bn to US$2.1bn.

However, every mishandled bag is one too many and the industry continues to seek ways to reduce the number further. Ilya Gutlin, President of SITA Air Travel Solutions, said: “We at SITA believe that harnessing data and AI in a meaningful way will revolutionize how we manage the air transport industry in the next decade.

SITA has a unique role to play in realizing the potential of data and baggage

management is one area that will benefit. It is an area we are strongly focused on, collaborating across the industry to innovate.” The industry’s immediate focus is on implementing the International Air Transport Association’s Resolution 753. The resolution requires member airlines keep track of each bag and share that tracking information with all involved in delivering those bags back to passengers at their destination.

While the resolution will deliver accurate data on the journey undertaken by each and every bag, the industry is already looking beyond the resolution to develop an even more accurate model for baggage operations. Ilya Gutlin, said: “The bag tracking data that will be generated and collected under Resolution 753 will provide the air transport industry with a rich stream of data. This can be enhanced with AI tools to create greater efficiencies in baggage operations and, ultimately, to improve our experience as passengers.” From an operations point of view, AI will allow airports and airlines to learn what baggage routes cause the most stress on their systems and what factors are most likely to cause them. These systems could also generate insight into the patterns of baggage movements that would enable airlines to deliver bags more effectively. Using AI, intelligent machines will enable baggage to be autonomously managed



from the moment a passenger checks in their bag to when it arrives at the destination – all without human intervention.

For example, in this vision of the future, autonomous loaders could be used to transport bags between the terminal and aircraft.

Baggage data will also allow airlines and airports to provide passengers more relevant information on their baggage as it makes its journey from departure to destination.

Already important progress in harnessing the power of AI has been made and the air transport community is learning from the experiences of the supply chain industry which is leading the way in implementing AI-led business models. Ilya Gutlin said: “The digital transformation around baggage is already happening and the Intelligent Tracking: A Baggage Management Revolution paper discusses how harnessing AI will revolutionize our industry in the next decade. It will take time but AI will unleash the potential to make baggage operations more service orientated. This means baggage delivery becomes more secure and enables airports and airlines to deliver tailored baggage services to their passengers.”

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Baden Wurttemberg continues to attract

Baden Wurttemberg tourism delegation was in India recently to strengthen its fast growth market. The South West German region is popular with visitors to the country as well as to those visiting neighbouring Switzerland, France and Austria.

Susanne Shlung, Marketing Director, Tourism Marketing, Baden Wurttemberg (BW) Tourism, said: “Baden Wurttemberg is well located between Switzerland, Austria and Germany’s own Bavaria, which has Munich. Frankfurt to Stuttgart journey is just 90 minutes on ICE train. Heidelberg, the nearest town to Frankfurt, has one of Europe’s Oldest Universities that is 630 years old. You can enjoy the famous student kiss chocolate here. World’s first TV tower in Stuttgart is good for a birds eye view of the city and Swabian mountains beyond it. Mercedes Benz Museum doesn’t just display a vast range of cars but also tells 130 years of history alongside those cars. High fashion shopping district of Outlet city Metzingen has added 30 percent area and is building two hotels within its fashion complex.”

Indian arrivals to BW have grown 290 percent over last 8 years. Average stay of 4.5 days by Indians is much higher compared to 2.2 days stay by other international visitors in BW. Indian visitors are also highest spenders at 175 Euros per person per day and hence have been marked among the top three markets since three years. Continuing the trend, 190,000 Indian arrivals to BW

in 2017 heralded a 10 percent increase over 2016.

Hector D’souza, Director-India, SouthWest German Tourism said: “It is a sustainable tourist destination and we are looking at breaching the 200,000 arrival mark from India this year. I suggest travel light as a new option while travelling in the region and to try niche attractions like a stay at wine barrel accommodation or at automotive themed V8 Hotel, unique Zeppeline ride on lake Constance or try the new fantasy transformation at the Voletarium in Europa Park.”

Metzingen outlet city, one hour drive from Stuttgart, is where you get 70 premium and luxury brands at very good discount for that cool look. This alone attracts 3.5 million visitors from 180 countries. Also you get VAT refund.

Hans-Jorg Hadbawnik, Regional Director for India & Russia, Stuttgart Marketing, said,: “South West Germany is the most popular destination for Indian travellers, with more than a quarter of them visiting the region on a visit to Germany according to a study conducted by German National Tourism Office. Beautiful cities like Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Baden Baden and beautiful regions like black forest that is a year-round destination, make it popular. Hop-on-hop bus connecting major attractions in Stuttgart city comes at 15 Euros for 24 hours.”

Lake Constance, the third largest lake in Europe connects South West Germany with Austria and Switzerland. A tourist can visit three countries in one day breakfast in BW, take a boat to reach Switzerland in half an hour, have a coffee there, for Switzerland is expensive, take another boat to go to Austria and have dinner there and return for an overnight in Stuttgart.

Mumbai and Stuttgart are celebrating 50 years of Sister City tie-up this year. Annual Stuttgart wine festival in Mumbai during winters has gained popularity in cultural and business circles of both cities over the years.



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