Kenya Airways has declared its independence, stating that it is not interested in partnerships with Middle Eastern airlines, despite the increasing investment activity in African aviation. The airline is focused on exploring alternative investment opportunities that support its long-term growth and strategic goals.
Social media platforms have been flooded with ‘Melodi’ memes following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy upon the invitation of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. These memes have drawn reactions from various corners, including Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, who criticized them as ‘absolutely cringe’ and a ‘poor reflection of Indian humor.’ The ‘Melodi’ trend emerged after Meloni posted a selfie with Modi alongside the hashtag ‘Melodi’ during the COP28 summit. Despite Chaturvedi’s criticism, Meloni has reportedly embraced the memes and continues to engage with them. Meanwhile, Modi’s visit to Italy also included bilateral meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, where discussions focused on strengthening strategic partnerships and exchanging views on global and regional issues.
Traxo, a leading provider of data solutions for travel risk management, expense tracking, and compliance, has announced the appointment of Rebecca Sheehan as Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Sheehan will lead the expansion of Traxo’s network of travel service partners, leveraging the company’s platform to provide partners with insights into both program-aligned and non-program-aligned travel bookings. Traxo CEO Andres Fabris emphasized the importance of partnerships in Traxo’s mission to provide companies with complete visibility into business travel bookings. Sheehan brings a wealth of experience in GTM and distribution strategy, channel development, and travel product strategy, having held senior positions at Emburse, SAP Concur, TripIt, Hotwire, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.
