Sonesta Observes Dynamic Pricing Thriving in the Bleisure Reality
Sonesta International Hotel Corp. this year launched three new brands—Sonesta Essential, Mod and Classico—targeted to corporate travelers as companies look… Read More »
HRS Enhances Platform with Analysis and Recommendation Engine
HRS has implemented an AI-driven “brain” into its Lodging as a Service platform, which the company said can ease management… Read More »
Brightline’s Launch in Orlando Faces Delay
Brightline’s expansion into Orlando has been delayed from its September 1 launch date, the commuter rail service announcing the delay… Read More »
Amtrak Seeks Input from Travelers on Accessibility for Long-Distance Train Travel
As Amtrak continues to plan to replace its long distance locomotives, it’s offering an opportunity for travelers with mobility disabilities… Read More »
As Juneau’s Iconic Glacier Recedes, the Tourism Industry Contemplates Its Future
As global warming becomes an increasingly threatening and life altering problem the world over, popular tourist destinations are pondering their… Read More »
Tempo by Hilton Brand Makes its Debut in New York City’s Times Square
“There is no better place to launch a Hilton brand than in New York City,” said Danny Hughes, president. Americas,… Read More »
Airbnb Experiences Continued Growth in Booking Prices and Profits
Airbnb is raking in serious profits amid the 2023 travel boom. The San Francisco company recently reported that its second-quarter… Read More »
ARC Successfully Integrates Finnair NDC into Direct Connect Platform
Airlines Reporting Corp. has integrated Finnair’s New Distribution Capability offering into its ARC Direct Connect program, “which enables the airline… Read More »
Surge in Summer Car Rental Spending as Travelers Hit the Road
Gas prices might be soaring again, and it might take a little longer to get to your destination, but spending… Read More »
Growth in U.S. Hotel Q2 Pipeline as Marriott Maintains Top Position
The U.S. hotel pipeline in the second quarter increased 7 percent year over year, with 5,572 projects in the development… Read More »
U.S. Extended-Stay Q2 Rates Rise, While Occupancy Sees a Dip
U.S. extended-stay hotels’ revenue per available room and average daily rate in the first half of 2023 again increased year… Read More »
Hyatt Posts Fifth Consecutive Quarter of Profit
Business is booming for Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. The hotel company released its second quarter financial results yesterday, which showed… Read More »
Booking Holdings Upgrades Projections as Demand Outpaces Rising Costs
Booking Holdings believes that pent-up demand for travel will outweigh the concerns about the American economy and rising costs during… Read More »
Travel Professionals Have Critical Role to Play in Readying Clients for REAL ID Requirements
In less than two years, the REAL ID enforcement deadline will be here. And between now and then, travel professionals… Read More »
Domestic Travel Suffers Amid International Travel Boom
It’s hardly any secret that international travel has been a top priority for Americans this summer. So much so, that… Read More »
Tour Operators Call to Limit Tourism to the Galapagos Islands
The International Galapagos Tour Operators Association (IGTOA) is recommending a limitation to the growth of land-based tourism in the Galapagos… Read More »
Travelport Expands Offerings with British Airways NDC Content
British Airways’ New Distribution Capability content now is live in the U.K. and Ireland on the Travelport Plus platform, the… Read More »
Sabre Forecasts “Solid” yet “Conservative” Growth in Travel Demand
Total bookings through Sabre’s global distribution system increased 12 percent year over year in the second quarter to 90 million,… Read More »
Hyatt’s Q2 Bolstered by Robust Group Demand
Hyatt Hotels Corp. reported higher second quarter rates and revenue per available room, thanks to sustained group demand, business transient… Read More »
American Queen Voyages Starts Shorter Cruises to Debut in 2024
American Queen Voyages (AQV) unveiled new five- and six-day itineraries aboard American Countess, which will sail roundtrip from New Orleans… Read More »
RSSC Launches Its Largest-Ever Travel Advisor Gift Card Program
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has just announced a new sales incentive for U.S. and Canadian travel advisors called ‘Earn More… Read More »
T. Marriott Shipyard Successfully Delivers Seabourn Pursuit to Seabourn
During a handover ceremony at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy, Seabourn took delivery of its second ultra-luxury expedition… Read More »
Le Ponant Makes History as First Sailing Yacht to Join Relais & Châteaux
PONANT and Relais & Châteaux are strengthening their ties. The three-masted Le Ponant sailing yacht, with a history dating back… Read More »
MSC Cruises Receives Approval for Private Island Overhaul
MSC Cruises announced it had received approval from the local government to expand and upgrade its Ocean Cay MSC Marine… Read More »
Fincantieri Successfully Delivers Norwegian Viva to NCL
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) took delivery of Norwegian Viva – the second of six Prima class ships set to debut… Read More »
Wyndham and LuxUrban Ink Deal to Expand Trademark Collection Portfolio in the US
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels across more than 95 countries, and… Read More »