Meetings Tech Tie-Up: Aventri and MeetingPlay Merge
Meetings technology companies Aventri and MeetingPlay today announced they will merge into a single entity. Connecticut-based Aventri (formerly etouches) has… Read More »
Travel tech consortium Mondee is going public via a merger SPAC Deal
Travel technology consortium Mondee is going public via a merger with special purpose acquisition company ITHAX Acquisition Corp. in a… Read More »
Amid another Covid surge U.S. travelers are disrupted once again
A Covid-19 outbreak on a cruise in Lisbon. Thousands of flights canceled. Colleges going remote again. It’s a new year… Read More »
Japan is home to half of the 10 most expensive Michelin-starred restaurants in the world
While Michelin-starred meals can cost just $1.50 per plate, most restaurants that have earned the prestigious award charge much more…. Read More »
Top overseas vacation destinations Americans want
Just as countries have started to lift pandemic travel bans and Americans begin to at least think about booking vacations… Read More »
STR: U.S. Hotels’ Slow November Disappoints After October Rally
The U.S. hotel industry’s recovery slowed again in November, with key performance metrics falling below October levels, STR reported. November… Read More »
Cvent Taps Former Military Vendor for Mtg. Health Pass Tech
Meetings technology provider Cvent has partnered with multifactor identity authenticator ID.me to create and offer Cvent Health Check as a… Read More »
FCM Parent Company Acquires Shep
Flight Centre Travel Group, the parent company of FCM and Corporate Traveler, has fully acquired Shep, the Texas-based software company… Read More »
Five More Hotel Cos. Join HRS’ Green Stay Initiative
Corporate lodging platform HRS has added five new partners to its Green Stay Initiative, the company announced: NH Hotel Group,… Read More »
CBRE Upgrades U.S. Hotel Forecast, Sees RevPAR Recovery by Mid-2023
per available room will reach 2019 levels by the second half of 2023 rather than in 2024, as previously forecast…. Read More »
AAA Corporate Travel Taps Deem’s Etta Booking Tool
AAA’s corporate travel management arm, AAA Corporate Travel, is partnering to provide Deem’s Etta travel platform to clients, the companies… Read More »
Sabre Names Former CWT Head Ekert President
Global distribution system operator Sabre Corp. has named as president Kurt Ekert, the former president and CEO of travel management… Read More »
Travelport, Aeromexico Agreement to Include NDC Content
Global distribution system operator Travelport and Aeromexico renewed their partnership with a multi-year distribution agreement that eventually will channel New… Read More »
Four charts show what the travel industry looks like 2 years into the pandemic
After a year of heavy losses, the travel industry is finally showing some signs of bouncing back — even as… Read More »
Allianz Partners Launches ‘Allianz Advantage’ Websites for Travel Agency, E-Commerce Partners
Leading travel insurance and assistance provider Allianz Partners USA has launched a pair of companion websites designed to provide travel… Read More »
Hilton Permanently Extends Point-Expiration Policy
Hilton Hotels Corp. permanently has extended its Hilton Honors points-expiration policy to 24 months from the date of last activity… Read More »
Southwest to Introduce New Fare Category in 2022
Southwest Airlines in 2022 will introduce a new fare category, potentially as early as the second quarter, the company announced… Read More »
BTA Report: NDC ‘Failing to Deliver on Expectations’
Business Travel Association members report they are “frustrated” with a “lack of progress” from airlines with New Distribution Capability initiatives,… Read More »
Marriott to Revamp Courtyard Brand
Marriott International is giving its Courtyard brand in North America a facelift, the company announced Wednesday. More than 375 of… Read More »
Hyatt Introduces Room Keys in Apple Wallet
Hyatt Hotels Corp. has introduced at six U.S. hotels room keys in Apple Wallet for World of Hyatt loyalty members,… Read More »
Lufthansa, TripActions Partner for SME-Targeted Platform
The Lufthansa Group and TripActions are launching a co-branded booking and management platform, targeting small and medium-sized customers of the… Read More »
Hyatt Launches Room Keys in Apple Wallet at Six US Hotels
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has become the first hotel brand to offer room keys in Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple… Read More »