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Welcome to this month’s edition of the Inntel Innsider. We’ve rounded up the latest news, insights and industry updates from across business travel, meetings and events, so you can stay up to speed on the developments that matter. Take five, grab a brew and catch up on the stories worth knowing. Enjoy!
easyJet will begin rolling out Starlink wi-fi in the first half of 2027 and aims to have it on all 292 aircraft by early 2028. This will make it easier to stay connected and productive on short-haul trips. Pricing hasn’t been confirmed yet.
British Airways has resumed flights to Tel Aviv and plans to restart services to Dubai and Amman this month, giving travellers more direct options to the region again.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has introduced a mandatory health declaration for all passengers flying to or transiting through the USA, as part of measures to prevent the spread of Ebola.
Before boarding, passengers must confirm that they have not visited or transited through the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) within the previous 21 days. This declaration is mandatory for all passengers, regardless of nationality, and will be collected by the airline before boarding. Passengers who cannot complete the declaration will be denied boarding.
BWH Hotels GB is being renamed WorldHotels GB as the global group unifies its brand and loyalty strategy, bringing more than 4,000 hotels across 100 countries under the WorldHotels master brand. Individual hotels will keep their existing brands.
Edgbaston Stadium is set to welcome a new Radisson RED hotel in July 2027, bringing exciting opportunities for corporate events and hospitality in Birmingham. The four-star hotel will feature 146 bedrooms, including pitch-facing rooms, alongside premium hospitality boxes and event spaces. A standout addition will be Spin, a rooftop restaurant, bar and terrace overlooking the iconic cricket ground. Combining accommodation, exclusive matchday hospitality and unique spaces for corporate entertaining, the development is one to watch for future events and client experiences.
Set in Manchester’s vibrant Northern Quarter, thestudio offers bright, airy meeting spaces with stylish design and the latest technology. It’s a great setting for meetings and training sessions.
thestudio is also a strong sustainable option. It’s located in the Hive, one of Manchester’s first BREEAM Excellent rated buildings, with natural ventilation, sensor lighting and water-saving features. Rooms for up to 30 delegates are instantly bookable through Instant Book Meetings, so you can secure your venue in minutes.
Our Head of MICE Sales and Account Management, Sharon Bannister, was a panellist at CHS Manchester exploring whether AI is genuinely transforming meetings and events or if it is simply another technology buzzword. The relationship between technology and people was a key theme, with one clear takeaway: technology can support human relationships, but it cannot replace them. Click here to read the blog.
How can better data help us make meetings and events more sustainable? Inntel’s ESG Executive, Ellen Mutimer, answers this in her latest blog, which explores the challenges around measuring emissions consistently and how better data can support more informed decisions. From delegate travel and accommodation to venues, catering and waste, there’s so much to consider, but measuring impact is an important first step towards improving it. To read more click here.
For some corporate travellers, taking a flight or navigating public transport delays is second nature. But for others, these situations can be anxiety inducing and significantly challenging.
Inntel Account Manager, Tiffany Casson, led the ITM’s recent webinar, Making Travel Work for Everyone. The session explored how neurodivergent travellers experience business travel differently, and what organisations can do to make every journey more inclusive. Click here to read the full blog.
Working in rail? Our Rail Rate Programme gives you access to over 1,000 pre-negotiated hotel rates across the UK. They’re built into your normal booking process, with nothing extra to manage, and new rail clients are enrolled automatically. Together, our rail clients unlock prices you couldn’t get alone. Click here to read more.
In the meantime, if you’d like to explore how we help organisations meet, travel and rest better – we’d love to hear from you.