Hotelbeds Launches The Compass Pro Service
Hotelbeds, the Palma, Spain-based B2B “bedbank” that connects hotels and hoteliers to tour operators, retail travel agents and airline websites,… Read More »
New Best Western CEO Targets Loyalty, Corp. Transient
Larry Cuculic takes over as BWH Hotels president and CEO on Dec. 1. He’s been with the hotel company for… Read More »
Jacques Joins Smart Hotel Rate
Travel technology veteran Michael Jacques has joined price assurance specialist Smart Hotel Rate and will head business development, the company… Read More »
White House considering stricter international travel testing requirements amid omicron variant
The Biden administration is considering tightening requirements for international travel amid growing concerns about the omicron variant of the coronavirus,… Read More »
TripBam, FairFly Venture Deeper Into Competitive Territory
Editor’s note, Nov. 30: Report updated with additional information on hotel reshopping and future plans, provided by FairFly. As TripBam… Read More »
TravelPerk Launches Team Event Management Solution
Travel management platform TravelPerk has launched a new solution designed to allow clients to organize events-based travel. Named TravelPerk Events,… Read More »
Is it time to plan those big trips abroad in 2022?
Iceland has been a focal point of my wanderlust for the better part of two years. The country is a… Read More »
PwC: Transient Business, Group to Spur U.S. Hotel Demand in 2022
Leisure travel continues to dominate U.S. hotel demand, but PwC expects to see individual business travel and groups lead the… Read More »
Egencia Goes Hunting for Talent to Boost Tech Initiatives
Freshly following the completion of its acquisition by American Express Global Business Travel, Egencia last week announced plans to… Read More »
Serko to Raise Capital for International Growth, Acquisitions
New Zealand-based travel and expense management provider Serko plans to raise NZ$85 million—about US$58.4 million—to grow its business, particularly in… Read More »
Marriott Agrees to ‘Prominently’ Disclose Resort Fees
Marriott International has agreed to “prominently disclose” its mandatory fees, including resort fees, on the first page of its U.S…. Read More »
Accor Launches New Collection Brand
Accor has launched a new brand, the Emblems Collection, a portfolio of boutique hotels and resorts, the company announced Tuesday…. Read More »
Onriva CEO Ready to Emerge from ‘Stealth Mode’
Business-travel-focused travel platform Onriva may not have the industry’s highest profile, but it launched five years ago and reports inventory… Read More »
Hopper to Offer Savings on Travel Tuesday
A new analysis by Hopper has found that over the past five years, Travel Tuesday has been the best time… Read More »
Synergy Adds EMEA Executive
Serviced-apartment provider Synergy Global Housing named former BridgeStreet Worldwide executive Nigel Carter its director of development for the Europe, Middle… Read More »
STR: October U.S. Hotel Metrics Up From September
The U.S. hotel industry resumed its recovery in October, with key performance metrics showing improvement from September’s numbers, STR reported…. Read More »
With SPAC Deal in Hand, Ground Platform Gett Readies Growth
Ground transportation booking platform Gett this month announced it would merge with a special purpose acquisition company Rosecliff Acquisition Corp…. Read More »
Marriott to Deploy Amadeus Res System
Marriott International has agreed to deploy Amadeus’ Central Reservation System as a step toward expanding its merchandizing abilities for hotel… Read More »
Sabre Expands NDC Content Availability in GetThere
Sabre Corp. has made New Distribution Capability airfares fully available in its GetThere booking tool, the company announced. Policy-compliant NDC… Read More »
Psngr1 Partners with TakeTwo, Adds TripBoards Features
Travel booking and management platform Psngr1 has signed an agreement with newly started U.K.-based travel management company TakeTwo to provide… Read More »
Hotel Rates Projected to Lead Price Rises in 2022 and Beyond
Hotel rates in 2022 are expected to increase 13 percent globally year over year and a further 10 percent in… Read More »
Marriott to Participate in HRS’ Green Stay Initiative
Marriott International has agreed to participate in corporate lodging platform HRS’ Green Stay Initiative, launched in March, HRS announced Wednesday… Read More »