Finnair Implements EDIFACT Surcharge in U.S. Operations
Now that Airlines Reporting Corp. has integrated Finnair’s New Distribution Capability offering into its ARC Direct Connect program, the carrier… Read More »
Internova and Prime Numbers Join Forces for CO2 Reporting and Offsetting Initiative
Internova Travel Group is partnering with Prime Numbers Technology and carbon offsetting provider Sustainable Travel International to offer a carbon… Read More »
Railbookers Group Introduces Interactive Travel Map
Railbookers Group, which consists of Railbookers and Amtrak Vacations, launched a new interactive map tool that allows travelers to view… Read More »
Brazil Reinstates Visa Requirements for US Travelers
Effective October 1, Brazil will reimpose visa requirements on travelers coming from the U.S., Canada and Australia. The reasons have… Read More »
Hyatt Unveils Exciting Lineup of New Luxury & Lifestyle Hotels Opening in 2023-24
Hyatt is expanding its lifestyle and luxury hotel brands with new openings slated for the rest of the year and… Read More »
Collaborative Support by AHLA and HHA for West Maui Amid Hurricane Dora’s Wildfires
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hawai‘i Hotel Alliance (HHA) have united their efforts to provide crucial… Read More »
Anticipated Rise in Travel Spending Fueled by Hybrid and Remote Work Trends
Travel professionals in large corporate programs view business travel as a “bedrock of growth” for their company, with more than… Read More »
Visa and Conferma Extend Collaboration Agreement for Continued Partnership
Visa and Conferma Pay have agreed to a four-year extension of their collaboration agreement for Visa Commercial Pay, with the… Read More »
Lufthansa Ventures into Spotnana Investment, Establishes NDC Connection
Spotnana has partnered with the Lufthansa Group and has direct New Distribution Capability integrations to the group’s carriers, the technology… Read More »
Cornerstone Makes Strategic Investment in Traxo to Launch Partnership
Cornerstone Information Systems is integrating Traxo technology into its data and automation products as part of a new “close technology… Read More »
STR Adjusts U.S. Hotel Occupancy and RevPAR Forecast
STR and Tourism Economics have lowered growth expectations for 2023 and 2024 in their U.S. hotel forecast amid a “period… Read More »
Sonder Embraces Hotel Initiative in Response to Q2 Rate Decreases
Short-term accommodation provider Sonder’s second-quarter revenue per available room and average daily rate decreased year over year, while occupancy remained… Read More »
Modernizing Global Business Travel for Continued Growth and Popularity
Global Business Travel is more complex and more popular than before the pandemic, but it’s likely the way it’s planned… Read More »
Wyndham Alltra Samaná Set to Make Grand Debut in December 2023
Wyndham Alltra’s all-inclusive resort brand is now taking reservations for its newest upcoming resort, the Wyndham Alltra Samaná in the… Read More »
Qantas Business Rewards Platform Aims to Compete with TMCs for SME Business
Qantas has redeveloped its Qantas Business Rewards platform, which is geared toward small and midsize companies, and the revamped technology… Read More »
3 Technological Trends That are Reshaping the Industry
Over the last few decades, various economic sectors have undergone significant transformations worldwide. They have been supported by the multiple… Read More »
Paradisus by Meliá Transitions to All-Inclusive Destination Resorts
Paradisus by Meliá, the luxury, all-inclusive hotel brand by Meliá Hotel International, has unveiled new experiences designed to connect guests… Read More »
IHG Hotels & Resorts CEO Unveils Strategy for Upcoming Midscale Brand Launch
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced during a second-quarter earnings call that the company plans to launch a new midscale conversion… Read More »
Travelport Expands Deem’s Global Presence with Ambitious Plans
Travelport has completed the integration of Deem with the Travelport Plus platform and, with its improved content access, plans to… Read More »
TripKicks and Dinova Collaborate to Enhance Concur with Dining Options
Business travel technology add-on Tripkicks is partnering with corporate dining network Dinova to enable corporate travelers to see dining options… Read More »
Choice Hotels Sets Sights on International Growth Following Q2 Rate Increase
Choice Hotels International reported lean rate increases amid a dip in occupancy in the second quarter, while the company looked… Read More »
IHG Aims to Alter Customer Mix and Prepares to Unveil New Brand
IHG Hotels & Resorts plans to launch a new midscale conversion brand with potential for “considerable scale,” the company said… Read More »