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 »
Industry Leaders Visit White House in Push to End Testing Requirement
The U.S. Travel Association is continuing its push to end the pre-departure testing requirement to enter or return to the… Read More »
Corp. Travel Cos. Mark TAMS’ New Incubator Cohort
The Travel and Meetings Society has selected its second cohort for its incubator program, TAMS incubator committee founder and co-leader… Read More »
CBRE Again Hikes U.S. Lodging Forecast
Thanks to what it called inflationary rate increases, a sunny economic outlook and a slowing pace of new hotel construction,… Read More »
Over 500 injured in London e-scooter crashes last year
E-scooters have become an increasingly common sight in UK cities, as many people opt for the eco-friendly, no-strings-attached way of… Read More »
UAE-Based OTA Musafir Signs with Mastercard
Dubai-based online travel agency Musafir is partnering with Mastercard to digitize payment flows and launch “new innovative payment products” for… Read More »
Next time you book with Eurostar you can opt to plant a tree
Eurostar has announced that it will be working with an environmental organisation to help reduce the carbon footprint of rail… Read More »