Choice Hotels Completes Radisson Loyalty and Booking Integration
Choice Hotels International has announced that all nine Radisson Hotels Americas brands are now available to be booked on ChoiceHotels.com…. Read More »
The Current State of Hotel Guest Satisfaction
An influx of staff delivering exceptional customer service is driving a rise in hotel guest satisfaction as travel returns to… Read More »
Robust Travel Demand Spurs Hilton to Strong Second Quarter
Hilton Worldwide reported second-quarter financial results on Wednesday, beating Wall Street estimates and raising its full-year outlook. The hotel giant’s… Read More »
Hilton Reports Strong Q2 Business Transient Performance, No Signs of Weakness
Hilton Worldwide’s second-quarter business transient revenue again surpassed pre-pandemic levels, a trend the company expects to continue along with further… Read More »
Sonder Makes Entry into the Hotel Collection Space
Short-term accommodation provider Sonder has launched its first hotel collection, comprised of 23 Sonder boutique properties across 13 markets, called… Read More »
HRS Introduces ‘Convergence’ Strategy to Enhance Hotel Negotiations
HRS and the Global Business Travel Association today released a research report that suggests a sourcing strategy HRS has defined… Read More »
United Airlines to Start Withdrawing Content from EDIFACT
United Airlines on Sept. 5 plans to remove Basic Economy fares for domestic U.S. and short-haul Latin American flights from… Read More »
Embratur Rejoins USTOA and Unveils New Branding for Brazil
Following several years outside of the organization, Embratur, Brazil’s tourist board, has re-joined the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA),… Read More »
MSC Cruises Says Enhanced ‘Future Cruise Program’ Benefits Agents
MSC Cruises has introduced a revised ‘Future Cruise Program’ that it says is designed to benefit travel agents and the… Read More »
China’s Outbound Travel Slow to Recover Despite Reopening
China’s surprise reopening announcement in late 2022 prompted speculation about a surge in outbound travel after years of strict “zero-Covid”… Read More »
FairFly Adopts ‘Oversee’ as New Moniker
Travel spending analytics platform FairFly is taking a new name, Oversee, which the company said better reflects its broader approach… Read More »
US Airports Lead the World’s Busiest List in July Amid Travel Rebound
The change of seasons doesn’t impact the busy status of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. According to the Official Airport Guide (OAG),… Read More »
Motto by Hilton to Debut Second New York City Hotel
This August, Hilton will open Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square, the second hotel from the Motto by… Read More »
High-Speed Rail Project Between Las Vegas and Los Angeles Clears Hurdle
It’s getting closer and closer. What was once a dream is now inching closer to reality. The high-speed railroad line… Read More »
AROYA Cruises Becomes Gold Sponsor of Al Nassr Football Club in Strategic Partnership
AROYA Cruises, the premier Arabian cruise line recently launched by Cruise Saudi, has announced a three-year Gold Sponsorship agreement with… Read More »
Cvent and Choice Hotels Collaborate to Facilitate Instant Meeting Booking
Meetings technology company Cvent this year will enable direct instant booking of small meetings across Choice Hotels International’s franchised hotel… Read More »
Mastercard Adds Tech to Automate Virtual Card Acceptance
Mastercard has developed a tool to ease vendors’ acceptance of virtual card payments, the company announced. The Mastercard Receivables Manager,… Read More »
Hotel Room Entertainment Trends: What’s New and Exciting for Guests
Who doesn’t love a nice hotel room? An escape where you can ditch the chores and stress of daily life,… Read More »
Carnival Jubilee Cruise Ship Marks Key Construction Milestone
Well, we know it works. Or floats, as the case may be. Carnival Cruise Line reached an important mark when… Read More »
Bahamas To Enter Agreements with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Honourable I. Chester Cooper, Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is leading a delegation… Read More »
High-Speed Rail Project Between Las Vegas and Los Angeles Clears Hurdle
It’s getting closer and closer. What was once a dream is now inching closer to reality. The high-speed railroad line… Read More »
Jamaica to Host 42nd Caribbean Travel Marketplace
Jamaica has been selected to host the 42nd edition of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace… Read More »
Alaska Travel Industry Association Allocates Board Seat for Alaska Native Representation
On July 19, the Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) announced that for the first time there would be a dedicated… Read More »
European Travel Faces Challenges Amid Scorching Summer Heat Wave
Several studies released early this year identified Europe as 2023’s most in-demand destination among U.S. travelers, as Americans continue to… Read More »
Europe’s ETIAS Explains New Requirements for American Tourists Visiting Europe in 2024
Starting in early 2024, American tourists planning to visit Europe will face new travel document requirements known as the European… Read More »
Texas Ranked Worst State to Live in the U.S.
CNBC recently released its rankings of the best and worst states to live in the United States, shedding light on… Read More »