Amadeus: Global Summer Hotel Rates, Occupancy to Outpace 2019
Global hotel occupancy and average daily rates are outpacing pre-pandemic levels, although booking windows remain short, according to data released… Read More »
SITA launches Flex-as-a-Service platform
SITA has launched its SITA Flex-as-a-Service, a next-generation “beyond common-use” platform that allows airlines to provide a completely mobile experience… Read More »
Travel Collaboration in Caribbean Could Generate $100 Billion by 2032
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed the travel and tourism industries in the Caribbean could generate 1.34… Read More »
Russia’s favourite holiday destination Cyprus is feeling the effects of flight ban
Cyprus’ tourism industry is taking a huge hit from the lack of Russian and Ukrainian tourists, with an estimated loss… Read More »
IRS Hikes 2022 Tax-Deductible Mileage Rate
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service for the last six months of 2022 will increase by four cents per mile the… Read More »
The Cayman Islands to Host CTO and IATA Aviation Conference in September
The Cayman Islands Ministry and Department of Tourism are partnering with the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) to host the organization’s… Read More »
Choice to Acquire Radisson Hotel Group Americas
Choice Hotels International has agreed to buy Radisson Hotel Group Americas for $675 million, the company announced Monday. The move… Read More »
United States lifts negative COVID-19 test requirement for travelers
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lifted the requirement for travelers flying to the country to… Read More »
According to travel experts, why you shouldn’t cancel your flight this summer
As chaos and queues mount in European airports, passengers are getting nervous. British searches for ‘cancel my flight’ are at… Read More »
Southwest Airlines’ customer service agents will work 100% remotely soon
Southwest Airlines’ customer service agents will soon work 100% remotely as the carrier moves to close its reservations centers. “Southwest… Read More »
Sonder Restructuring to Include Layoffs, Growth Limits
Short-term accommodation provider Sonder Holdings this week laid off 21 percent of its corporate employees and 7 percent of its… Read More »
Cvent Acquires UK-based Venue Directory
Event technology company Cvent has acquired UK-based online specialist Venue Directory. Venue Directory, which was set up in 1993, offers… Read More »
Travelogix, Net Zero Partner for Sustainability Solutions
Travel data solution provider Travelogix is integrating with sustainability specialist Net Zero Group to provide environmental impact analysis of reservation… Read More »
IHG Names Sergot SVP Global Sales
IHG Hotels & Resorts has named Mark Sergot SVP global sales to replace Derek DeCross, who departed the company in… Read More »
Barcelona imposes new cruise tax on tourists to combat emissions from ‘monster ships’
Tourists aboard cruise ships to Barcelona will soon have to pay another tax to help curb pollution in the Spanish… Read More »
Japan is about to welcome back foreign travelers, but domestic tourism remains its priority
After more than two years of closed border policies, Japan is set to welcome back international travelers this week. Come… Read More »
Aeromexico to Join Concur’s TripLink
Concur is adding Aeromexico to its TripLink platform, enabling Concur’s corporate customers to capture direct bookings with the carrier, Concur… Read More »
Future of Travel Tech company PSNGR1 in Doubt
The future of US-based travel booking platform PSNGR1 is in doubt after travel management company partners last week were told… Read More »
STR: ADR Spike Expected for U.S. Hotels in 2022
Top-line metrics showed a rosier picture for U.S. hotel industry recovery than an inflation-adjusted reality, according to STR, but there’s… Read More »
Hawaii Tourism Authority Awards US Brand Management Contract
The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) has awarded a new contract for a comprehensive range of brand management and visitor education… Read More »
The City of New Orleans Accredited as a GBAC Star Destination
New Orleans & Company and Mayor Cantrell’s Administration are pleased to announce that the City of New Orleans has been… Read More »
Alaska Railroad Resumes Full Summer Schedule After Two-Year Hiatus
For the first time in two years, Alaska Railroad will once again be offering its full schedule this summer, inviting… Read More »
After Funding, Hotel Platform Katanox Hunts for TMC Partners
Fresh off a $5.7 million seed funding round in recent weeks, lodging distribution and fintech startup Katanox is working to… Read More »
Enterprise Announces New Locations in Popular Travel Destinations
Enterprise Holdings announced new franchise locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Morocco and the Bahamas. Each of the three new… Read More »
Hertz Announces Liz Bowyer as Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs
Hertz announced that Liz Bowyer has joined the company as executive vice president of corporate affairs, effective June 1. Bowyer… Read More »
Hyatt Names ALG’s Águila EMEA Head
Hyatt Hotels Corp. has named Apple Leisure Group executive Javier Águila the incoming president of its Europe, Africa and Middle… Read More »