Onboard Hospitality

Onboard Hospitality is the top trade magazine for the global airline, rail, and cruise hospitality sectors. It serves as a lively center for news, insights, and discussions among buyers and suppliers involved in onboard catering, comfort, technology, and entertainment. Our focus goes beyond just reporting industry news; we strive to shape industry opinions, highlight trends and innovations, and become the go-to source for fresh ideas and inspiration. Published quarterly in the UK, the magazine aligns with major industry events such as WTCE, APEX, AIX, IFSA, MHA, APOT, and Innotrans. Our audience consists of influential decision-makers, key buyers, and suppliers in the inflight, rail, and cruise hospitality industries. Each issue includes previews and reviews of shows, exhibitor profiles, and floor plans, along with news, interviews, and special features. We reach an international audience of over 14,400, providing ongoing updates through a regular digital e-newsletter.

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Saying ‘cheers’ to Bottega

2 months ago | onboardhospitality.com | April Waterston

Bottega S.p.A. is both a winery and a distillery, with a close-knit team of oenologists experienced in both vinification and distillation. The head office is located in Bibano di Godega, in the Prosecco DOC area, 50km north of Venice. Bottega has a history of four centuries in the world of wine and grappa. Since the 17th century, when the family’s ancestors cultivated vines as tenant farmers, up to now, that Bottega grappas and liqueurs are appreciated worldwide.
Hughes becomes HBCplus Managed Service Provider

2 months ago | onboardhospitality.com | Stuart Forster

Hughes Network Systems (Hughes) has agreed with Airbus to become an official Managed Service Provider (MSP) in the HBCplus inflight connectivity ecosystem. Hughes’ solutions will be available in the Airbus catalogue, providing airlines with enhanced connectivity options. Hughes will become a part of the HBCplus ecosystem, an end-to-end Ka-band MSP, and continue as a technology provider for satellite connectivity components.
Aviation Festival Asia

Mar 17, 2025 | onboardhospitality.com | Bev Fearis

Aviation Festival Asia is the region’s leading aviation technology conference andexhibition. This is the premier event for senior executives from the world’s airlinesand airports, focusing on software, services, sustainability, marketing, anddistribution to drive growth and partnerships across Asia. In 2026, Aviation Festival Asia returns to Suntec Singapore, bringing together2,500+ attendees and 150 speakers over two incredible days of insights,innovation, and networking.
Aviation Festival Americas

Mar 17, 2025 | onboardhospitality.com | Bev Fearis

In its 17th year running as a leading event in the aviation industry, Aviation Festival Americas 2025 continues to be the meeting place to spark new strategies and relationships to deliver the solutions you need. Hear from 250+ of the most influential voices in the industry across 8 dedicated conference tracks. Join dedicated makers from every major airline and airport, as well as solution providers, for 2 full days of education, networking and strategizing!RegisterWebsite
Agenda confirmed for Passenger Experience Conference 2025

Mar 17, 2025 | onboardhospitality.com | Sheena Adesilu

Digital solutions, tailored services and passenger wellbeing are on the agenda for this year’s Passenger Experience Conference (PEC). PEC will take place ahead of the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo (WTCE) on April 7 2025 at Hamburg Messe. Airlines, airframers, OEMs, suppliers and design organisations will be in attendance.
Sport 24 to broadcast FIFA World Cup 26

Mar 17, 2025 | onboardhospitality.com | Stuart Forster

IMG has secured the rights to broadcast the FIFA World Cup 26 to the inflight and cruise ship markets on Sport 24 channels globally. The new agreement grants IMG exclusive live rights to broadcast all 104 matches. The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19 2026 in Canada, Mexico and the United States. It will be the fourth consecutive edition of the men’s competition to be broadcast on IMG-owned and operated channels and the first to include 48 teams.
KLM trials buy-on-board solution - Onboard Hospitality

Mar 14, 2025 | onboardhospitality.com | Sheena Adesilu

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has teamed up with Immfly to trial its first buy-on-board solution. Called Retail Onboard, the service will be trialled across three selected routes: Porto, Lisbon and Oslo. The collaboration is expected to enhance efficiency, improve passenger satisfaction and boost airline profitability. Its “accurate and seamless” crew app offers real-time inventory updates, intuitive sales tracking and an easy-to-navigate design.
Ask the Experts Workshop: What Drives Success?

Mar 11, 2025 | onboardhospitality.com | Stuart Forster

Taste of Travel workshops at the 2025 WTCE in Hamburg offer insightful perspectives from experts active in the onboard industry. The interactive question-and-answer session on Thursday, April 10, from 10.15 to 11.00 – titled Ask the Experts Workshop: What Drives Success? – is ideal for newcomers keen to learn about trends and success stories. The session represents an opportunity for attendees to put questions directly to our panel of industry specialists.
New corporate identity for Korean Air - Onboard Hospitality

Mar 11, 2025 | onboardhospitality.com | Stuart Forster

Korean Air introduced its new corporate identity on March 11 in Seoul, including aspects of the onboard experience. Additionally, the new inflight menu was revealed at the Grand Hyatt Incheon. The airline collaborated with Chef Seakyeong Kim, the owner of Cesta restaurant in Seoul, to curate a fine-dining-inspired menu. Dishes will showcase seasonal ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
Muirhead unveils seat covers for visually impaired passengers

Mar 11, 2025 | onboardhospitality.com | Stuart Forster

Muirhead has introduced seat cover designs that aim to improve accessibility for blind and visually impaired travellers. The latest evolution of Muirhead’s Sensation collection highlights the importance of texture, colour contrast and tactile signposting in helping passengers navigate their surroundings.