Miscellaneous

🚃 Transfeero closed 2025 with 1.2 billion bookings, a 26% growth from 950,000 in 2024. Its top destinations were New York, London, and Dubai. Service expanded to 100 countries, with a new office in Bolzano. Growth drivers included a new app, website redesign, and improved customer care. CEO Antonino Testa emphasized reliability and service quality. Plans for 2026 include expanding to 120 countries and launching an on-demand service for urban centers to meet rising mobility demands.

📖 Celebrating its 100th anniversary, a landmark New York hotel releases its inaugural book, authored by ex-fashion editor Derek Blasberg.

✈️ Lufthansa Group partners with Amadeus for cutting-edge Nevio technology. Nine carriers, including Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, and Swiss, will adopt Nevio Delivery Management, enhancing personalized services. Amadeus Product Catalogue and Stock Keeper are also part of the collaboration. This partnership marks Amadeus's largest Nevio engagement, pushing the boundaries of modern airline retailing. Lufthansa aims to meet traveler expectations through innovative order technology, transforming the travel experience.

🌱 Attendees at the Organic & Natural Pavilion can elevate their menus with healthy options. The event features clean-label, sustainable, nutrient-rich, and plant-based products. These offerings not only taste good but also support customer health and business profitability, emphasizing that organic is a lasting trend rather than a passing fad.

🏨 JLL's Hotels & Hospitality Group secured refinancing for The Candler Hotel, a 265-key boutique part of Hilton’s Curio Collection in downtown Atlanta. Originally built in 1904, the 17-story building was Atlanta's tallest for 23 years. Converted into a hotel in 2019, it retains original features like a marble lobby. It's near 17.3 million sq ft of Class A offices and major venues. JLL’s team was led by CEO Kevin Davis.

🚗 In January 2026, a 4-stall Tesla supercharger opened in Deary, Idaho, at The Pie Safe, a family bakery. This marks the third privately-owned supercharger since Tesla's initiative began. Situated two hours from the nearest city, it could recoup costs in 5-6 years. The initiative aims to rejuvenate rural areas, offering more than just charging—turning these spots into destination ecosystems with local amenities like food and lodging, thereby reviving local economies.

✈️ Falcon Executive Aviation, part of Alex Group Investment, announced during the Dubai Airshow the development of a private multi-modal FBO terminal in Dubai, covering 6,380 sqm. It will be the UAE's first integration of private jets, helicopters, and eVTOL services. Features include direct Helipad and Vertiport access, luxury amenities, and VIP lounges. Founder & Chairman Sultan Rashit Abdulla Rashit Al Shene highlighted the facility as a cornerstone for Dubai’s future air mobility.

🛠️ Olson Kundig architects design contemporary cabins highlighting simplicity and integration with nature. In Vermont, a 750 sq ft cabin employs steel, wood, and concrete, offering expansive mountain views. Seattle's City Cabin features a sustainable design with photovoltaic panels and a green roof. Washington's Agate Pass Cabin blends a 1930s structure with modern elements. False Bay Writer’s Cabin, at 500 sq ft, uses mechanical shutters for privacy. Idaho’s Chicken Point Cabin opens to natural lake views with a pivoting window.

🛸 Best for luxury travel: Von Baer’s Voyager Leather Carry-on, weighs 7-9 lbs, supports 50-70 kg, reduces handle vibration by 30%, and dampens 15 dB of rolling noise. Full-grain leather with 1,600 N tensile strength provides 35-40 liters of capacity. Ideal for mobility without sacrificing style. Requires 3-5 months of leather conditioning. Not suitable for ultralight or low-maintenance needs.

🎧 In Hamburg's Ottensen district, Vincent von Thien opened Trader HiFi, a 70-square-meter cafe inspired by Japan's jazz cafes. The venue features a cork-clad DJ booth, a bespoke sound system, and a cast-in-situ concrete bar. Open during the day for coffee, it hosts listening sessions in the evenings. The design includes wooden furniture by Further THER, acoustic tiles by MycoLutions, and warm lighting by Vitra, creating an introspective and sound-focused environment.