Travel technology company Amadeus is integrating SmartRyde, a leading Japanese provider of pre-booked airport transfers, into its platform. SmartRyde's service, which spans over 1000+ airports globally, will be available through Amadeus Transfers from next month. The initial launch will target travel sellers in Japan and South Korea. The partnership aims to simplify ground transportation, allowing travel agents to offer end-to-end itineraries.
JLL Capital Markets has arranged $107 million in construction financing for ReDiscover Logistics Park, a new 808,448-square-foot industrial scheme in Phoenix. The loan, secured on behalf of ViaWest Group and Barings, will support development across four industrial buildings in the Deer Valley submarket. The site benefits from direct access to Loop 101 and Interstate 17 and proximity to the TSMC mega-plant.
Deka Immobilien has completed the sale of two logistics parks in Poland to Hillwood for approximately 100 Mio. Euros. The Tychy and Bieruń sites, held in the WestInvest InterSelect fund since 2015, were expanded significantly to support tenant growth. Both assets delivered strong rental income over the decade-long holding period, with the sale aimed at optimising the fund’s portfolio.
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have expanded their partnership with codeshare flights to 19 destinations, enhancing connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The new flights will allow passengers to access a wider network of leisure and business destinations via Nairobi and Doha.
UCC Holding has signed five consultancy and design agreements with international firms as part of a multi-phase redevelopment of Damascus International Airport, a project expected to boost passenger capacity to 31 million annually.
Yango Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Etihad Rail to connect ride-hailing services to the UAE’s national rail network, paving the way for more seamless travel ahead of the passenger service launch in 2026.