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As reported on Sunday Boeing Co is working on a deal to sell at least 150 737 Max jetliners to Saudi Arabian startup Riyadh Air.

The new carrier, wholly owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is looking for about 300 to 400 single–aisle jets in total, citing people familiar with the matter. However, Airbus SE could also claim a part of the order.

Boeing, Riyadh Air, and PIF did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.

Boeing previously won another order by state–owned airline Saudia and Riyadh Air for a combined 78 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the fifth–largest commercial order by value in the plane maker’s history.

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 Boeing Co is working on a deal to sell at least 150 737 Max jetliners to Saudi Arabian startup Riyadh Air.
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More travel disruption is faced by London commuters on Wednesday as active round of strikes gets underway.

Services across many train companies are expected to be severely hampered because of walkouts by the Aslef train drivers union on Wednesday and Saturday, June 3 in the row over pay and conditions.

Meanwhile, the RMT union has also called a strike for Friday, June 2. The strike will affect services on 15 trains due to starting later and finishing much earlier than usual – typically between 7:30 am and 6: 30 pm.
Aslef will also start an overtime ban from June 1, which could affect some services in and out of the capital.

Among those affected are likely to be football fans attempting to travel to London for the FA Cup final between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley.

A spokesperson shared that the upcoming rail strikes called by the Aslef and RMT leadership will not only affect their passengers’ daily commute but will also impact those travelling from to the FA Cup final and other events across the country, causing disappointment and frustration for tens of thousands of people.

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 Commuters in London are facing the worst wave of travel disruption as multiple strikes impact the railways. Over 12,000 Aslef drivers are walking out today, impacting 15 rail companies.
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The Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2023, the country’s leading B2B travel show, opens for business on 31 May 2023, ushering in a new era of business opportunities for buyers from around the world looking for meaningful, one-of-a-kind travel experiences in Thailand and within the ASEAN region.

The TTM+ 2023 is being held under the theme of ‘Visit Thailand Year 2023: Amazing New Chapters’ as part of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) strategy to highlight the country’s ongoing efforts towards a meaningful travel direction. The objective is to elevate supply and distribute tourism revenue countrywide while creating sustainability by leveraging the kingdom’s 5F soft-power foundations – Food, Film, Festival, Fight, and Fashion.

The positive rebound in the tourism industry reflects the strong growth of participants at TTM+ 2023, comprising 374 buyers from 50 countries, 435 booths of quality sellers from across Thailand and the Greater Mekong Sub-region, and 112 media from overseas and in Thailand.

Presiding over the opening ceremony, H.E. Mr. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, Thailand’s Minister of Tourism and Sports, said “The TTM Plus 2023 is a showcase of the Amazing New Chapters of Thailand’s tourism towards sustainability and being a quality destination. While continuing to be an important platform for all participants to foster a long-lasting business relationship, the event is also envisioned to highlight the leveraging of sustainable standards, technology, and Thai soft powers to transform Thailand’s tourism sector.”

This year, the TTM+ has returned to Bangkok after it was relocated to Chiang Mai, Pattaya, and then Phuket in previous years as part of the TAT’s strategy to promote provincial destinations. This provides a great time for overseas buyers and media to first-hand experience the growth of facilities, infrastructure, and business prospects that Bangkok has to offer after the travel and tourism industry has returned to normal.

Taking place from 31 May to 2 June at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok, the opening day programme includes a Thailand product update and TTM Talk, and the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) product update presented by Cambodia. The TTM Talk on the subject of ‘Building A Sustainable Future for Tourism with Innovation Technology’ is presented by Google Cloud Thailand.

Mr. Tanes Petsuwan, TAT Deputy Governor for International Marketing – Asia and the South Pacific, said “The TTM Plus is one of Thailand’s most significant B2B travel trade events and has gained its own reputation as a ‘must-attend’ on the annual travel trade calendar. This year’s event marks the 20th time that it is being held and continues to maintain Thailand’s market position, as well as help promote travel within the ASEAN region.”

The Thailand Pavilion, whilst continuing to be center stage for business negotiations, also reinforces the country’s direction towards sustainability led by technology, digital transformation, and sustainable practices.

As well as booths dedicated to ‘Technology’ and ‘Net Zero Tourism’, the TAT’s pavilion features unique tourism-related products and DIY workshops to showcase meaningful travel experiences on offer in Thailand. Other activities include an exhibition and tasting of seasonal fruits as well as a demonstration of brewing organic coffee, which will be served and paired with Thai dessert finger food.

Reflecting the event’s theme, the half-day pre-tours highlighted Bangkok’s responsible and sustainable tourism while the post-tours are tailor-made to showcase meaningful travel experiences in various aspects such as gastronomy, local way of life, and local wisdom across all five regions of Thailand.

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 The Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2023, the country’s leading B2B travel show, opens for business on 31 May 2023, ushering in a new era of business opportunities for buyers from around the world looking for meaningful, one-of-a-kind travel experiences in Thailand and within the ASEAN region.
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Rail Europe is happy to announce the expansion of its offer: the Mont-Blanc Express and Léman Express are now available on Rail Europe’s B2C website and app.

Both routes are located in the border region of Switzerland and France, one of the most visited areas in Europe.

“We are delighted to add the Mont-Blanc and Léman train routes to our product range. This represents an important step in our quest to provide seamless train travel experiences in Europe, for all. Undoubtedly, this new offer will tear down boundaries while travelling cross-board between France and Switzerland and improve our offer in this beautiful region,” says Björn Bender, CEO of Rail Europe.

The Mont-Blanc Express, which connects Martigny to Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, is a narrow-gauge mountain railway, jointly run by SBB and SNCF.  It passes the magical Trient Valley, with its rocky outcroppings, forests, wild gorges and classic alpine villages. Although promoted as ‘express’, the trains take over two hours for the journey with an average speed of 24 km/h for the 56 km route, thus allowing travellers to enjoy the scenic view while being comfortably seated.

On the other hand, the Léman Express is one of the largest regional cross-border rail networks in Europe, which extends from the Geneva area into France, connecting Coppet to Évian-les-Bains, Annecy, Saint-Gervais-les-Bains, Bellegarde or Annemasse. The Léman Express, links 45 train stations on 230 km and welcomes up to 50,000 passengers every day.

As they traverse through awe-inspiring alpine valleys, winding mountain passes, and charming villages, the Mont-Blanc Express and Léman Express offer panoramic vistas of snow-capped peaks, glistening lakes, and verdant meadows, thus attracting travellers from across the World.

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 Rail Europe is happy to announce the expansion of its offer: the Mont-Blanc Express and Léman Express are now available on Rail Europe’s B2C website and app.
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To enrich the learning experience of its employees, Air India, India’s leading airline and a Star Alliance member, has launched an innovative learning hub—Gurukul.AI. Gurukul.AI has been created in sync with Vihaan.AI, the airline’s five-year transformation programme, and will transform Air India into an organization that evolves through continuous learning. 

In sync with the emerging needs of today’s technologically driven and fast-paced professional landscape, Gurukul.AI is designed to create personalized upskilling paths for every employee through an assessment of their job roles, current competencies, and proficiencies. The platform integrates competency frameworks mapped to various roles within the organization and ensures accessibility to relevant modules. 

Dr Suresh Tripathi, Chief Human Resources Officer, Air India, said, “The introduction of Gurukul.AI exemplifies Air India’s dedication to cultivating a futuristic-learning experience, attuned to the unique needs of every single employee. In a rapidly changing world, the speed of upskilling and the availability of world-class learning content through digital innovations is imperative. Through this business-driven strategy, we are resolute in transforming Air India into an authentic learning organization.”

By emphasizing relevant skills in the current world and augmenting them with extensive organizational experience and sharper capabilities, Gurukul.AI is set to create a powerful impact that drives success and effectiveness.

World-class capabilities: The primary focus of Gurukul.AI is to cultivate state-of-the-art, world-class capabilities within Air India, enhancing employee productivity and skill sets to exemplify global standards. 

Bringing learning to the fingertips: With this learning hub, Air India has made a wealth of knowledge readily accessible to its employees. The platform is created to motivate employees to continuously enhance their skills, cultivating a culture of “Own your Growth’ through self-paced upskilling options.

Cutting-edge technologies for tailored needs: By leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, Gurukul.AI offers a holistic system that evaluates skills and provides hyper-personalized recommendations based on an individual’s unique learning trajectory. Further, emerging technologies within the portal allow employees to view their progress via automated analytics and assist them in performance management. 

Diverse tools: The hub offers a comprehensive suite of over 70,000 most advanced learning tools including just-in-time learning modules, micro-learnings, accessible mobile learning resources, and engaging video-based modules, among others, ensuring employees have an array of options to suit their preferences.

Interactive elements to engage learners: The inclusion of features such as a leader board integrated on the platform encourages active engagement platform vis-a-vis team learning. In addition, a learning wallet along with opportunities to earn rewards provides a compelling incentive for employees to strengthen their knowledge and skills. 

Gamification: Through engaging game-like elements, and hyper-personalization with the system talking to the individuals, employees are motivated to progress, complete milestones, and unlock achievements, creating a sense of accomplishment.

Air India will launch Gurukul.AI in phases, concurrently integrating emerging technologies and customizing the system to cater to different departmental requirements such as Inflight Services, Ground Services, and Engineering, among others. In the upcoming phases, the platform will also offer advanced, AI-driven solutions for pilot training management. 

With Gurukul.AI, Air India is seeking to ensure an enhanced personalized learning experience for all its employees, transitioning to a highly skilled approach in its quest to create global capabilities. Air India will launch Gurukul.AI in phases, concurrently integrating emerging technologies and customizing the system to cater to different departmental requirements such as Inflight Services, Ground Services, Engineering, etc.

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