Travelport Launches Update to Unified Travelport Plus Platform
Travelport has launched the latest iteration of its Travelport Plus platform, which includes simplified access to New Distribution Capability content… Read More »
IHG to Begin New Loyalty Program Rollout in March
IHG Hotels & Resorts on Wednesday announced changes to its loyalty program, including a new tier and bonus point earning… Read More »
United Airlines warns omicron will delay travel recovery
United Airlines said the surge in Covid-19 infections has hurt bookings in recent weeks and will further delay its recovery… Read More »
Australia accept backpackers with open arms but not Novak Djokovic
Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday announced Australia will refund visa fees for vaccinated backpackers who arrive within the next… Read More »
Resorts where coral planting is part of the package
Nature-loving travelers can help replant endangered coral at these eight resorts. Most of the experiences have a training component and… Read More »
Controversial N.J. hotel law crimps workforce handling
Successor hotels in New Jersey will be required to retain their predecessors’ employees at least 90 days and follow seniority… Read More »
Upscale homes, retail in plans for Trump resort expansion
Former President Donald Trump says he plans to build 2,300 luxury homes plus commercial facilities in the first phase of… Read More »
TikTok users can tap into Marriott Bonvoy bonanza
Submitters of three winning TikTok videos about travel will reap free stays at 30 Marriott Bonvoy brand hotels over 300… Read More »
Young, Black female hotel owners keep up momentum
The youngest African-American women to own a hotel under a major brand have added to their portfolio with the purchase… Read More »
Education is key to sustainability efforts, chef says
Everyone who works at Hong Kong’s Landmark Mandarin Oriental gets educated on the hotel’s sustainability practices, which include reduced plastic… Read More »
STR finds good news among bad in hotel pipeline data
The number of US hotel rooms under construction and in final planning in 2021 fell by about 20% from 2020,… Read More »
Airlines ramp up pilot recruitment
Airlines are ramping up hiring and creating new career pathways to build pilot talent pools. “We hired more pilots last… Read More »