Miscellaneous

🍴 Honi Poke introduces six new summer dishes, including the Swicy Prawn Bowl, featuring sweet prawns and spicy toppings. Available from June 10th in London, and June 26th in Manchester, Bristol, and Leeds, the menu includes a tortilla chip base option and new toppings. Dishes inspired by Pacific and East Asian flavors include Tokyo Yuzu Bowl, Seoul Fire Chicken Salad, and Green Zen Tofu Salad. The launch also features Poppi Strawberry Lemon and Orange soda.

📶 Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) partners with Hubby eSIM to launch the SAS Travel eSIM, available in 190+ countries. This in-app feature lets travelers connect instantly, bypassing local providers. Available to all fare types, it requires an EuroBonus account. Hubby, founded in 2021 in Amsterdam, powers this service under SAS branding. Michaela Hermans of SAS emphasizes enhanced customer connectivity, while Hubby co-founder Boris Bijlstra highlights the platform's white-label capability. SAS operates as Sweden, Denmark, and Norway's flag carrier.

🏨 In 2026, hoteliers and property managers must choose the right direct booking platform to avoid mismatches. A vacation rental host may find enterprise revenue stacks too complex, while a 50-property hotel chain could outgrow simpler solutions. Comparing platforms is like comparing apples to aircraft carriers. Selecting the appropriate category is crucial for successful operations.