Clark AeroDistrict must turn airport land into a supply-chain engine

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Luzon International Premiere Airport Development’s 759-hectare Clark plan has rising freight activity, UPS and FedEx expansions, and Lufthansa Technik interest. Its five-year test is whether public land, shared infrastructure and specialist tenants can create a viable airport-city economy.

Cebu Pacific deploys spare A320neo for Vietnam seasonal lift

Illustration of a passenger aircraft parked on an airport apron.

A short-term wet lease shifts an A320neo from lower Philippine demand into Vietnam’s summer peak. The arrangement can bolster Cebu Pacific’s asset utilisation while providing Vietnam Airlines with rapid capacity, though its broader value hinges on pricing, regulatory execution and operational reliability across borders.

Gilles Cretallaz returns to Accor with regional luxury operations mandate

Illustration of an aerial view of a beachfront luxury resort with pools, greenery and the sea in Phuket.

Gilles Cretallaz’s return gives Accor one regional operator for renovations and openings across four luxury brands. His test is to protect owner returns while controlling disruption, talent pressure and brand dilution.