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CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Chamber of Commerce honours top local businesses at gala
Northern Ontario Watch Sudbury's business elite gathered at the Caruso Club on Thursday, dressed to impress, to celebrate the Chamber of Commerce's top honourees — including Best Place to Work, Business Start-up, Company of the Year and Entrepreneur of the Year — recognizing outstanding community contributions.
Gulf Insider
20-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
First Look: Riyadh Air Unveils Stunning Cabin Design Ahead Of Launch Late 2025
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) – funded airline start-up Riyadh Air has revealed the interior cabin design for its Boeing 787 wide-body fleet, set to take flight later in 2025. The carrier, which calls itself 'the world's first digital-native airline', will have Business Elite, Premium Economy, and Economy seats. The showcased layouts, which the airline revealed on Saturday, aim 'to blend luxury and comfort, promising a premium experience across all classes.' Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO, said, 'The design, layout, and features of our new cabins are carefully crafted to ensure flights are as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.' Douglas added, 'From the ergonomic and luxurious fabrics in the seats to the high-end technology used in the entertainment systems, every facet of the cabins has been chosen to deliver relaxing luxury.' Douglas had said in 2023 that the airline would not have First Class seats; the Business Elite seats are probably an alternative. Having recently received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from Saudi aviation authorities and taken delivery of its first technical spare aircraft, Riyadh Air is expected to announce its network and first flight date in the coming months. The airline said its cabin interiors feature a consistent design across the fleet, ensuring a unified product for passengers. Both classes will feature Safran Unity seats in a 1-2-1 configuration with fully flat beds measuring 78 inches in length and 22.5 inches in width. Business Elite will have 4 seats, and Business Class will have 24. Both offer 52-inch-high walls, sliding privacy doors, and adjustable privacy dividers for centre seats in Business. Business Elite will also feature a double bed option in the front row's centre seats. Premium Economy This cabin will have 39 seats in a 2-3-2 layout, with a 38-inch seat pitch and a width of 19.2 inches. Features include privacy head wings, increased storage, an expandable side table, and a calf rest. Economy The Economy cabin will have 223 seats in a 3-3-3 layout, offering a 31-inch pitch and a width of 17.2 inches. Seats will have 6-way adjustable headrests. According to the carrier, all classes will be equipped with large 4K OLED entertainment screens. Business Elite will have 32-inch screens, the largest in Business Class. In contrast, Business Class will have 22-inch screens, Premium Economy 15.6-inch screens, and Economy 13.4-inch screens. Regarding technology deployed, the airline promises lighting and audio, including integrated suite lighting and embedded headrest speakers for Business and Business Elite passengers. Free high-speed Wi-Fi will be available to loyalty program members across all cabins. All seats in Business Elite and Business will have A/C power, two USB-C, and one USB-A charging point. Premium Economy seats will feature four USB-C charging points, while Economy seats will have two. Commenting on the design and materials used for the aircraft, Riyadh Air said the cabin interiors reflect 'Saudi heritage with a modern touch'. 'Lavender tones will bring elegance to Economy, while Mocha Gold metallic elements will add sophistication to premium classes,' the airline explained. Seats are ergonomically crafted with plush foam and premium fabrics with tufted stitching. Saudi Arabia aims to transform into a major travel destination through an $800 billion investment in its tourism sector, to reach 150 million visitors by the end of the decade. Backed by the kingdom's Public Investment Fund, Riyadh Air is a key component of Saudi Arabia's ambitious strategy to attract high-value tourists, moving beyond solely focusing on large visitor numbers.
Gulf News
19-04-2025
- Business
- Gulf News
First look: Riyadh Air unveils stunning cabin design ahead of launch late 2025
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) – funded airline start-up Riyadh Air has revealed the interior cabin design for its Boeing 787 wide-body fleet, set to take flight later in 2025. The carrier, which calls itself 'the world's first digital-native airline', will have Business Elite, Premium Economy, and Economy seats. The showcased layouts, which the airline revealed on Saturday, aim 'to blend luxury and comfort, promising a premium experience across all classes.' Tony Douglas, Riyadh Air CEO, said, 'The design, layout, and features of our new cabins are carefully crafted to ensure flights are as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.' Douglas added, 'From the ergonomic and luxurious fabrics in the seats to the high-end technology used in the entertainment systems, every facet of the cabins has been chosen to deliver relaxing luxury.' Douglas had said in 2023 that the airline would not have First Class seats; the Business Elite seats are probably an alternative. Having recently received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from Saudi aviation authorities and taken delivery of its first technical spare aircraft, Riyadh Air is expected to announce its network and first flight date in the coming months. What to expect from Riyadh Air? The airline said its cabin interiors feature a consistent design across the fleet, ensuring a unified product for passengers. Business Elite and Business Class Both classes will feature Safran Unity seats in a 1-2-1 configuration with fully flat beds measuring 78 inches in length and 22.5 inches in width. Business Elite will have 4 seats, and Business Class will have 24. Both offer 52-inch-high walls, sliding privacy doors, and adjustable privacy dividers for centre seats in Business. Business Elite will also feature a double bed option in the front row's centre seats. Premium Economy This cabin will have 39 seats in a 2-3-2 layout, with a 38-inch seat pitch and a width of 19.2 inches. Features include privacy head wings, increased storage, an expandable side table, and a calf rest. Economy The Economy cabin will have 223 seats in a 3-3-3 layout, offering a 31-inch pitch and a width of 17.2 inches. Seats will have 6-way adjustable headrests. According to the carrier, all classes will be equipped with large 4K OLED entertainment screens. Business Elite will have 32-inch screens, the largest in Business Class. In contrast, Business Class will have 22-inch screens, Premium Economy 15.6-inch screens, and Economy 13.4-inch screens. Regarding technology deployed, the airline promises lighting and audio, including integrated suite lighting and embedded headrest speakers for Business and Business Elite passengers. Free high-speed Wi-Fi will be available to loyalty program members across all cabins. All seats in Business Elite and Business will have A/C power, two USB-C, and one USB-A charging point. Premium Economy seats will feature four USB-C charging points, while Economy seats will have two. Commenting on the design and materials used for the aircraft, Riyadh Air said the cabin interiors reflect 'Saudi heritage with a modern touch'. 'Lavender tones will bring elegance to Economy, while Mocha Gold metallic elements will add sophistication to premium classes,' the airline explained. Seats are ergonomically crafted with plush foam and premium fabrics with tufted stitching. Saudi Arabia aims to transform into a major travel destination through an $800 billion investment in its tourism sector, to reach 150 million visitors by the end of the decade.
Yahoo
28-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Watford firm recognised after making £2.5m since starting in 2018
The local founder of a Watford-based company which has brought in £2.5m in revenue since 2018 has received a Business Elite award. Lorenzo Luiso, from Kings Langley, started SEO agency Brick Digital to support businesses in the Hertfordshire area in 2018. It has since expanded to operate internationally, with clients across Europe and America. (Image: Brick Digital) Earlier this month, the business was named 'best SEO agency in Hertfordshire' in the SME News 2025 Business Elite Awards, which recognise the success of small and medium enterprises across the UK. Lorenzo said: 'It's a real honour to be named Hertfordshire's best SEO agency and for our team to be recognised as leaders in our field is really quite something. 'The advances in search technology and AI have presented some exciting challenges for us this year, but I'm proud of my team for their hard work and dedication to our clients.' The Station Road firm is not the Luiso family's first business venture in the town, with Lorenzo's grandfather having founded Dwyer Hire in Watford in 1972 before expanding the business with four branches in neighbouring counties. (Image: Brick Digital) Its Watford store remains in the family and Lorenzo still emphasises services to local businesses, despite expansion into the US market including the launch of US storefront on behalf of retailer The Wood Veneer Hub. 'One of the more recent additions to our client roster is Swan Windows, who are based in Rickmansworth', Lorenzo added. 'While there are obvious benefits to working with large-scale, international entities, there's still a lot of value in working with businesses in our local community.'Brick Digital has apparently driven estimate business profits of more than £10m for its clients and contributed to the creation of more than 100 jobs worldwide. The business says it offers a 'strategic approach' to SEO (search engine optimisation) to increase companies' reach, digital presence, web traffic, sales and growth, as well as boosting content marketing and PPC (pay-per-click) marketing. This has seen it having to deal with ongoing updates to search engine algorithms, changing search trends, and AI.
