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Sep 10Thu
  1. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Pushes Auto-Enrolment Supplementary Pensions Reform

    The European Commission held a Brussels workshop on "Saving for Retirement through Auto-enrolment and Supplementary Pensions," with Commissioner Albuquerque delivering closing remarks. She noted that Europe's pension systems face growing strain from longer lives, lower birth rates and changing labour markets, and that without adaptation too many people will face a sharp drop in retirement income while public budget burdens grow. The Commission's supplementary pensions package adopted last November aims to strengthen supplementary pensions while mobilising broader EU investment. Only around 20% of Europeans participate in occupational pension schemes and only 18% hold a personal pension prod…

  2. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil ANAC Approves New Rule for Exceptional Completion of Congonhas Operations After 23:00

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) approved an interpretation allowing, in exceptional contingency situations, the completion of operations originally scheduled for the day at Congonhas Airport (São Paulo) after 23:00, when extraordinary events such as bad weather delay them. The measure is strictly contingency-based: it does not change the airport's official operating hours, grant permanent authorisation for operations after 23:00, create new flights, or allow allocation of additional slots. It is restricted to completing, in whole or in part, operations already scheduled for the day of the exceptional situation. The decision interprets Resolution No. 55/2008, which currently b…

Sep 9Wed
  1. Brazil ANAC News

    Brazil ANAC Approves Tender Documents for Brasília Airport Concession Renegotiation

    Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) board approved the tender documents and addendum for the renegotiation of the concession for Brasília's President Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport. The process provides for the sale of all shares of concessionaire Inframerica, continuing the consensual solution reached under the Federal Court of Accounts (TCU). The documents were published in an extra edition of the Official Gazette on 8 September, with the auction expected on 17 December 2026. The measure aims to restore the concession's economic-financial sustainability, agree new investments in Brasília Airport, and include investment and operation obligations for ten regional airp…

  2. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Proposes Public Procurement Reform and Innovation Act

    The European Commission adopted proposals to overhaul EU public procurement, merging three directives into a single regulation, cutting five procedures to three, and creating a single European procurement platform. At least 30% of award weighting must be based on quality rather than price, with mandatory European preference in strategic sectors such as clean tech, cloud and AI, and critical medicines. A companion European Innovation Act sets quality at no less than 50% of R&D award criteria, with at least 15% for innovation, and caps award at 60 days after tender close.

  3. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Approves New Romanian Geographical Indication

    The European Commission approved the registration of Brânză frământată de Teaca from Romania as a Protected Geographical Indication. The cheese comes from Teaca in northern Romania and is made from raw cow's milk that is curdled, fermented, aged, salted and kneaded in a pig's bladder, with characteristics relying on craft skills passed down through generations. The designation brings the number of protected names in the eAmbrosia database to more than 3,900.

  4. European Commission Press Corner

    EU and Greenland Sign Joint Declaration with €200 Million Investment

    European Commission President von der Leyen visited Nuuk and signed a Joint Declaration with Greenland Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, deepening cooperation on youth opportunities, connectivity, civil protection and climate action. She announced a €200 million Global Gateway Partnership Package for this year and next, focused on connectivity, clean energy and critical raw materials. A new satellite project will immediately improve internet access for communities in northern Greenland, with remote eastern communities expected to benefit by October.

  5. Fenbeitong Feed

    In-Depth Review: Native Integrated Travel & Expense Platform vs. Stitched Solutions

    The article compares native integrated travel and expense platforms with stitched solutions (pure expense + TMC or TMC + expense). Native platforms have self-owned supply chains, pre-booking controls, unified data, clear responsibility, and all-inclusive annual fees, suitable for mid-to-large enterprises with annual travel spend over 2 million RMB; stitched solutions suffer from post-hoc controls, lack of negotiation power, and data fragmentation, only suitable for small businesses.

  6. Fenbeitong Feed

    Audit Avoidance Guide for Listed Companies: High-Frequency Travel Expense Risks and Rectification

    The article highlights that travel expense reimbursement is a key audit focus for listed companies. Common risks include incomplete evidence chains, split reimbursements, post-hoc approval of over-limit expenses, fraudulent claims, non-compliant invoices, unsupported cross-entity allocations, poor subsidy management, and difficult overseas documentation. Root causes are post-hoc controls and system silos. It recommends native integrated platforms for pre-trip controls and unified data, citing cases like Zhiyu Zhilian and Changbaishan Pharmaceutical.

  7. UK CAA News

    UK CAA: NATS outage likely 'extraordinary circumstances', limiting passenger compensation

    The UK Civil Aviation Authority issued a statement on the NATS flight-planning system technical issue of 8 September 2026, which led to delays and the cancellation of hundreds of UK arriving and departing flights and continued knock-on disruption. The CAA considers delays and cancellations directly caused by the outage, and by its knock-on effects, likely to be 'extraordinary circumstances' under passenger rights rules, meaning passengers are unlikely to be entitled to compensation, though airlines should still look after them. The CAA reminded airlines of obligations including offering refunds, re-routing at the earliest opportunity or at a later date, and providing meals, refreshments and…

  8. Accor News & Stories

    Fairmont Expands 'Special Happens' Experience Programme

    Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor, expanded its global 'Special Happens...' programme with eight bespoke experiences across four categories: After Dark, In the Spotlight, Around the Table and In the Wild. Offerings range from an after-hours journey through Istanbul's Spice Bazaar to a private music experience in Prague, performing on stage in San Juan, and a private ski escape in Mont-Tremblant. Fairmont has over 90 hotels worldwide and is part of Accor, which counts more than 5,800 properties.

  9. IATA Pressroom

    IATA Welcomes Pratt & Whitney Canada Contract Changes

    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed changes by Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) to contractual terms that had raised competition concerns in the market for used engine parts. The changes remove restrictions on maintenance shops in P&WC's network that could have limited independent suppliers' access to used engine material and related service. The changes are limited to used parts for P&WC's PT6 and PW100-series turboprop engines.

  10. US BTS Statistical Releases

    U.S. July Freight TSI Falls 0.7%, Passenger TSI Rises 0.4%

    U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics data show the July 2026 Freight Transportation Services Index (TSI) fell 0.7% from June and 2.0% from July 2025, after one month of growth. The Freight TSI measures the amount of freight carried by the for-hire transportation industry. The Passenger TSI rose 0.4% in July from June, its third consecutive monthly increase, and rose 1.8% year over year to a new high for 2026, though still 5.6% below the all-time high in January 2020. The combined freight and passenger index fell 0.3% from June and 0.7% year over year. The freight decline came from decreases in air freight, pipeline and trucking, while rail carloads, rail intermodal and water volumes inc…

  11. Almosafer Corporate News

    Saudia Expands Almosafer Partnership with NDC Integration

    Saudia has expanded its partnership with Almosafer through NDC connectivity, enabling Almosafer's booking channels and AI tools to offer richer, more personalized Saudia content. The agreement was signed during WTM Spotlight Riyadh, allowing travelers to search and compare flights via natural language and access tailored fares and ancillary services.

  12. SITA Pressroom

    SITA Launches Border Flow Lane Solution

    SITA has launched SITA Border Flow Lane, a border processing solution that leverages traveler data and intelligence to transform border control from a stop-and-check process into a data-driven, pre-clearance and move-through experience. Travelers are verified before departure and upon arrival, eliminating the need to present passports at gates or kiosks. The solution can clear borders up to eight times faster than traditional eGates.

  13. Travelport Press Releases

    Travelport appoints Naomi Hahn as Chief Marketing and Commercial Operations Officer

    Travelport announced on 9 September 2026 the appointment of Naomi Hahn to lead its Go-to-Market, Marketing and Communications, and Commercial Operations functions. Hahn brings more than 25 years in the digital industry, including six years on Skyscanner's Executive Team as Chief of Staff, VP Strategy & Operations and latterly VP Data, where she led global data strategy and transformation; she previously spent 11 years at Auto Trader, joining its Executive Team in 2014. Travelport CEO John Mangelaars said the appointment will help build a more connected, data-driven, customer-focused organization.

  15. IHG Newsroom

    Holiday Inn in Saudi Arabia Launches Gaming Pods for Guests

    IHG's Holiday Inn brand partnered with global educational esports provider EStars to launch Holiday Inn x Elite Gaming Pods across four hotels in Saudi Arabia, available until December 2026. Each hotel has two gaming pods with MSI gaming PCs, next-generation consoles, curved monitors and premium accessories, with complimentary access to titles including Fortnite, Rocket League and Overwatch. Participating hotels will host competitions with prizes including hotel stays, food and beverage vouchers and IHG One Rewards points. The initiative launched during the Esports World Cup 2026.

  16. US Travel Advisories

    U.S. State Department Keeps Curaçao at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

    The U.S. State Department kept Curaçao at a Level 1 travel advisory, calling for normal precautions. The advisory says Curaçao is generally a safe destination with low crime rates, and that petty crime is most likely in popular tourist locations. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, such as theft of unsecured property or vehicle break-ins. Overcharges and scams occur in tourist areas, some sellers may be aggressive, and tourist police are available at most sites. Armed robberies occur at businesses storing large amounts of cash or involved in drug or gang activity. Bringing guns, ammunition, and even spent shells or casings into Curaçao is illegal and may lead to arrest…

  18. Almosafer Corporate News

    Almosafer Activities Integrates with Saudi Tourism Exchange Portal

    Almosafer Activities has partnered with the Saudi Tourism Authority to integrate its content with the Saudi Partner Tourism Exchange Portal. The API integration will enable distribution of activities and experiences through the B2B platform to a global partner network, including consumer platforms like Visit Saudi, supporting Saudi Vision 2030's target of 150 million annual visitors.

  19. European Commission Press Corner

    EU adopts Affordable Housing Act framework

    The European Commission adopted the Affordable Housing Act on 9 September 2026, creating a legal framework for Member States and cities to address housing pressure. For the first time it sets technical criteria to define areas under housing stress, enabling local authorities to restrict non-primary-residence uses such as short-term rentals and second homes where justified, necessary and proportionate. Decisions remain with national and local authorities. A Recommendation on housing affordability and supply accompanies the Act, covering planning, renovation, repurposing and investment.

  20. European Commission Press Corner

    New EU rules to help local authorities tackle housing crisis

    The European Commission proposed the Affordable Housing Act to help Member States and cities address housing affordability and availability. It gives public authorities legal certainty to act within EU law, requiring measures such as short-term rental restrictions to be evidence-based, necessary and proportionate. Authorities must show short-term rental activity has had a significant adverse effect on affordability or availability for at least three years and that less restrictive measures would not be equally effective. The Act also covers second homes and prolonged vacancy, and is accompanied by a Recommendation to increase housing supply.

  21. European Commission Press Corner

    EU Grants Spain €114.7 Million for Ceuta Situation

    The European Commission has decided to provide Spain with €114.7 million in emergency assistance to help manage the situation in Ceuta, following large-scale illegal border crossings on 30-31 July. This financial support builds on the Commission's immediate response from the first day and enhances operational assistance.

  22. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Proposes New Public Procurement Act to Simplify Rules and Strengthen European P…

    The European Commission proposed a new Public Procurement Act consolidating three existing procurement directives and procurement provisions scattered across sectoral legislation into a single directly applicable regulation, aiming to simplify rules, cut administrative burden and increase legal certainty. EU public procurement spending is about €2.6 trillion a year, around 15% of GDP. The proposal is expected to deliver annual administrative savings of €650 million, including €80 million for public buyers and €570 million for economic operators. The Best Price-Quality Ratio would become the standard award method, with quality criteria weighted at least 30%, or 50% for labour-intensive contr…

  23. European Commission Press Corner

    Commission proposes new European Innovation Act

    The European Commission proposed the European Innovation Act to help Europe's most innovative companies grow across borders and compete globally. The proposal addresses two main challenges: helping innovative companies access financing and establishing a common procedure for R&D procurement. Measures include a common EU framework for intellectual property valuation, a digital marketplace for IP transactions, and simpler cross-border R&D procurement. The Commission expects around €35 million in administrative cost savings and €10.2 billion per year in additional IP-backed financing.

  24. European Commission Press Corner

    European Commission Proposes Simpler and More Strategic Public Procurement Rules

    The European Commission adopted a proposal for a new regulation to modernise and simplify the EU's public procurement framework and support investment in public services and infrastructure. Public procurement accounts for around 15% of EU GDP. The proposal is expected to deliver annual administrative savings of €650 million, including €80 million for public buyers and €570 million for economic operators. It consolidates three existing procurement directives into one directly applicable regulation, reduces procedures from five to three, and creates a digital procurement marketplace of interconnected Member States' eProcurement platforms applying a once-only principle. The Best Price-Quality…

  25. European Commission Press Corner

    Q&A on the European Innovation Act: R&D procurement and IP

    The European Commission published a Q&A on the European Innovation Act, explaining R&D procurement rules and IP support measures. R&D procurement currently represents about 0.6% (€17 billion) of annual EU public procurement expenditure, while other leading economies invest 5 to 8 times more. The Act would create common R&D procurement rules, providing legal certainty, and is expected to save public buyers €1 billion per year and generate €25.92 billion in additional annual profits for companies. A Competence Centre within EUIPO will support IP-backed finance and commercialisation.

  26. European Commission Press Corner

    Q&A on the Affordable Housing Act: short-term rentals and housing stress

    The European Commission published a Q&A on the Affordable Housing Act, explaining its background and short-term rental impact. A June 2025 Eurobarometer found 40% of Europeans see affordable housing as an immediate and urgent problem where they live, rising to 51% in cities. Between 2018 and 2024, short-term rental activity across the four major platforms grew 93%. The Act provides a common framework to identify areas under housing stress, enabling targeted local measures, while decisions remain with Member States and local authorities. It does not ban short-term rentals or give the EU competence over housing.

Sep 8Tue
  2. Hilton Stories RSS

    Tapestry Collection by Hilton Debuts in London with London Bridge Hotel Signing

    Hilton has signed the London Bridge Hotel under its Tapestry Collection brand through a franchise agreement with Gama Holdings, marking the lifestyle brand's debut in London and becoming Hilton's ninth brand in the city. The 153-room hotel, located at 8-18 London Bridge Street, is expected to open in early 2028 after a transformation costing over £12 million. It will offer easy access to landmarks such as The Shard, Borough Market, and Tower Bridge. This signing supports the growth of Tapestry Collection across the UK and Ireland, with the brand expected to reach six hotels by 2028.

  7. Maycur News

    Building Electronic Accounting Archives for Group Enterprises: Unified Archiving Across Multi-Organ…

    Maycur Technology published an article discussing the construction of electronic accounting archives for group enterprises. It argues that archive management should shift from simple file storage to evidence chain management, emphasizing capabilities such as cross-system collection, four-property detection, and business association. It proposes implementation priorities for different types of enterprises and recommends validating with real business samples and establishing long-term operation mechanisms.

  8. Maycur News

    Selecting Electronic Accounting Archives for Listed Companies: Balancing Internal Control, Audit, a…

    The article addresses the selection of electronic accounting archives for listed companies, emphasizing the need to balance compliant preservation, internal control penetration, audit response, and long-term usability. It suggests verifying capabilities such as original format management, automatic collection, and business association, and stresses advance planning and long-term operation mechanisms.

  10. Maycur News

    Upgrading Enterprise Archive Management under Electronic Voucher Data Standardization

    The article discusses how enterprise archive management should upgrade under the background of electronic voucher accounting data standardization. It emphasizes shifting from file storage to evidence chain management, suggests enterprises verify capabilities such as original format management, automatic collection, and business association, and recommends planning archive construction in advance and establishing long-term operation mechanisms.

  12. Maycur News

    How Financial Shared Service Centers Build Electronic Accounting Archives: From Centralized Archivi…

    Maycur discusses building electronic accounting archives in financial shared service centers, emphasizing a shift from file storage to evidence chain management. The article highlights capabilities such as original format management, automated collection, business linkage, four-property testing, and permission logs, and recommends validating with real business samples and establishing long-term operational mechanisms.