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Boston Globe
2 days ago
- Business
- Boston Globe
Air, cruise travel out of Boston set records
Davey and Ed Freni, Massport's aviation director, touted a suite of recent customer service improvements and milestones, pointing to a Advertisement Officials previously announced that Logan served a record 43 million passengers in calendar year 2024, more than the prior record of 42.5 million set in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted travel patterns. The 43 millionth passenger, Reagan Berry of Boston, Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up While demand continues to grow, Massport is also pursuing significant investments in the airport, including Freni said momentum appears to be continuing through the first two and a half weeks of fiscal year 2026. 'We see strong numbers,' Freni said. 'In fact, we're averaging over the forecast for July.' High demand was not limited to the skies above Boston. Massport officials also said Thursday that the Flynn Cruiseport served 465,000 passengers in fiscal 2025, 22 percent more than in fiscal 2024 and 5 percent more than the quasi-public agency projected in its budget. Advertisement That, too, was a 'record-breaking fiscal year season,' according to Massport Port Director Lauren Gleason. She added that officials expect a 'strong summer' ahead. Worcester Regional Airport did not experience a similar trend. Freni said passenger volumes were about 2 percent lower there than the prior fiscal year. His presentation described 'increasing competition from ultra low-cost carriers at alternative airports' as a possible factor. Massport leaders have been Conley Terminal, the major marine port in South Boston, ended the fiscal year with about 137,000 containers processed, which Gleason said was 'within 2 percent of our budget.' 'This year faced a number of challenges for our container shipping business,' she said, referencing the closure of the Suez Canal and tariff uncertainty. 'But despite that, our shipping remains strong from over 40 different global weekly connections that we provide through Conley Container Terminal.' Davey said his team is working to close the books on fiscal year 2025 and plans to present a final update in September, but he forecast that the outlook is 'incredibly healthy.'
The Herald Scotland
10-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine learns of sacking on live radio
The amendment would have reduced Universal Credit support for people with 'less severe mental health conditions" and blocked some foreign nationals from claiming certain benefits. The Lib Dems said a vote against "was effectively a vote to implement this shambolic bill in full" and abstaining was a vote to "oppose the welfare bill altogether". But Jardine has now revealed the matter was personal "in a way which meant I could not abstain". Read more In a letter sent to Mr Davey, and posted by her on X, she said her late husband Calum was bipolar. "Several people around me have mental health conditions the amendment dismissed as 'minor'," Jardine wrote, "and not worthy of support. "I could not in good conscience do anything other than vote against another Conservative attempt to remove help from those who need it the most. "Regardless of my personal circumstances, as equalities spokesperson, this is an equalities issue and I could not let down those who are relying on people in power to speak on their behalf. "The expressions of support I have had from members of the public, the membership and members across the House, have reassured me the choice I made was right, and I am content with that." Elected to Westminster in 2017, Jardine said in her letter she had been "unhappy" about how Lib Dem MPs had been whipped to vote in some instanced in recent months "but my loyalty to the party meant I would not, and did not break the whip". She added: "I have always understood we are asked to do things we don't agree with, but this vote was personal to me". A Lib Dem spokesperson said: "Christine decided to take a different view and therefore is no longer on the frontbench." Breaking news of Jardine's removal from the frontbench on X on Wednesday evening, a Times journalist quoted a Lib Dem source as saying: 'We are not in the business of dancing to the tune of the Conservatives through symbolic votes and virtue signalling.' But when Jardine appeared on Times Radio shortly after - introduced as the "Lib Dem MP and now former frontbencher" - she said: "To be honest, you're better informed than I am, all I know is that I voted tonight - and I voted against the whip knowing there would be consequences. "But I haven't heard anything yet from the leadership, so I really would think it's probably best if I don't comment on that." She added: "I spoke to the party about it beforehand and wasn't the only one who voted against it. Read more "But I do accept if I've been sacked, and as I say, I don't know yet because I haven't spoken to anyone from the leadership yet. "It may have gone to my private email and I've just not seen it yet. I've checked my general MP again but I just may not have seen it yet. "These things happen in politics and I'm not going to get in an argument with the party about it. I did what I felt was the right thing to do, and I don't regret that. "That's politics, and it's something I felt strongly about." Jardine said she "wanted to be able to look myself in the face in the mirror tomorrow and know that I had done what I believed in". She added: "If the cost of that is a spokespersonship then that's fine and hopefully there will be an email waiting for me. "I don't have any problem with it if I have been sacked, but I don't actually know yet I've not had any official notification."
Al Etihad
08-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
DCT – Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches launch 2025 Tourism Youth Summer Camp
8 July 2025 19:05 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is partnering for the first time with Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches, to launch the 2025 Tourism Youth Summer Camp. The academy is managed under the stewardship of Les Roches, a globally acclaimed hospitality and leisure higher education institution, with the objective of providing hospitality skills and academic knowledge to nurture homegrown talent in the UAE and the GCC region. The two-week immersive programme for Emirati students aged 17 to 21 will run from July 14-24, 2025, nurturing the next generation of Emirati leaders in tourism and hospitality through hands-on training and cultural partnership with Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches brings an elevated level of academic and practical expertise to the programme while integrating elements that celebrate Emirati culture and heritage. The camp combines global hospitality standards with local traditions to foster a new cohort of Abu Dhabi-grounded, globally minded professionals. His Excellency Saleh Al Geziry, Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, said: 'Our Tourism Youth Summer Camp continues to grow in impact as we partner with Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches to empower the next generation of Emirati tourism and hospitality leaders. By combining world-class expertise with a foundation of Emirati hospitality, rooted in a spirit of welcoming and warmth, we are preparing young talent to lead confidently in the global tourism landscape."Strengthening the tourism and hospitality sectors is key to Abu Dhabi's future growth, and as we support and inspire our Emirati youth to enter into this industry, they will be a key part of our mission to both progress the emirate and share Abu Dhabi with the world.'Les Roches was established in Switzerland in 1954 and ranks second globally in hospitality and leisure management. The Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches' state-of-the-art facilities in Abu Dhabi are designed to meet the highest standards of hospitality education, enhancing the learning experience for students and preparing them for real-world scenarios, fostering homegrown talent, contributing to a sustainable, knowledge-driven hospitality Davey, Managing Director for Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches, said: 'At Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches, we believe in the transformative power of education to unlock the full potential of Emirati youth. Our partnership with DCT Abu Dhabi is more than a summer camp; it is a catalyst for future careers, a space where passion meets purpose. By combining Swiss hospitality excellence with the rich cultural heritage of the UAE, we are empowering young Emiratis to lead with confidence, competence, and pride on the global stage. This programme is an investment in people, shaping a generation that will define the future of hospitality in Abu Dhabi and beyond.'Participants will be introduced to six foundational disciplines within the hospitality sector: Front Office operations, Culinary Arts, Barista Skills, Housekeeping, Hospitality Marketing, and Service Excellence in Fine Dining. The curriculum is designed to build essential skills such as teamwork, customer service and problem-solving, while fostering an appreciation for the UAE's identity and its role within the global tourism landscape. Through immersive workshops and industry engagement at the Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les Roches, students will gain a deep understanding of Abu Dhabi's tourism and cultural landscape and its alignment with the UAE's national goals for talent development. Previous editions of the camp in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain have provided participants with real-world experience across key tourism entities, offering valuable insight into the sector's role in driving the emirate's long-term strategic objectives under Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.
Boston Globe
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Live music while waiting for your luggage at Logan? Pass the Advil, please.
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up 'Everyone enjoys live music, and if we can make the experience of waiting for your luggage a little better, that's a win,' Massport CEO Rich Davey said at a press conference announcing the new program. Advertisement Let me add a quick disclaimer to Davey's statement. Not everyone enjoys live music, especially if they've just gotten off a flight and want to get their suitcase and hightail it out of Logan with minimal obstacles. For some folks, the noise of the passengers and the carousel announcements is too much already. I have the utmost respect for musicians, but that respect erodes when I'm trying to listen to a podcast or catch up on reading, and a subway busker is drumming like it's opening night at 'Stomp.' The worst audience to be a part of is a captive audience. Advertisement I applaud the intention behind The airport experience is already stressful, no matter which airport you're talking about. When passengers arrive, there's the stress of transport, check-in, security, and making it to the gate on time. Once they land, there are new obstacles, such as 'Will my suitcase be here?' and 'Which major highways are closed this weekend?' Now, we'll have 'I hope I packed my earplugs in case that Berklee jazz-fusion harpsichordist is playing at the baggage carousel.' If I were a more glib and uncaring person, I would suggest that the musicians perform on the tarmac to inspire the luggage handlers to move faster. Perhaps the musicians could even help out the baggage handlers with some of the labor. Getting luggage faster rather than listening to music while waiting for it would truly enhance the passenger experience. My advice for the powers that be at Logan is that instead of adding sounds — no matter what they are — to the airport, they should try to eliminate them. A campaign to get people to use headphones or take calls off speakerphones would certainly help enhance the passenger experience. If passengers are looking for music, let them pop in their earbuds and enjoy a song of their choosing. Advertisement Christopher Muther can be reached at
Otago Daily Times
27-06-2025
- Science
- Otago Daily Times
Trust grant allows photographers stellar exhibition
An image from Winterstellar 2025. The astrophotography exhibition is at the Central Lakes Museum, in Arrowtown, until the end of July and then moves to Alexandra. PHOTO: ANDY DAVEY Schools, art and sports facilities around Central Otago are all better off following the latest round of grants from Central Lakes Trust. Winterstellar Charitable Trust chief executive Andy Davey said the $11,000 grant was used to print images for the Winterstellar 2025 exhibition, which opened in Arrowtown last week. It was the trust's sixth exhibition of astrophotography, Mr Davey said. This year there were 21 artists showing their work. There were images from all around the South Island. The 39 images included all of the South Island's internationally accredited dark sky areas. The centrepiece of the show was a 7mx2m image of the Milky Way, he said. Work was ongoing to achieve international dark sky accreditation for Central Otago. Mr Davey said it was a complex and expensive process, but progress was happening.
