Amadeus to Bypass Emirates GDS Fee, Access NDC Content
Amadeus has reached a new distribution agreement with Emirates that enables it to bypass the carrier’s global distribution system surcharge… Read More »
Coupa Pay Integrates AirPlus Virtual Card Product
Business spend management platform Coupa has reached an agreement to add AirPlus virtual cards as a payment option within the… Read More »
EU wants to set new standard for pandemic travel
The European Union is asking member nations to make a traveler’s situation the key determinant on whether they can travel…. Read More »
Resort fees face federal consumer watchdog scrutiny
Add-on charges by resort hotels are on a list of so-called “junk fees” that the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau… Read More »
Historic Westin San Jose, Calif., sells at loss
The seller of the Westin San Jose says it sold the California landmark in a deal worth $62.3 million, though… Read More »
Koi Nation, Chickasaw Nation join forces on Calif. Casino
Koi Nation has partnered with the Chickasaw Nation on the development of the Shiloh Casino & Resort, a facility that… Read More »
Dream job: Hotels rise to sleep’s role as guest draw
Sleep enhancement for guests is wide awake as a wellness offering for hotels, with amenities ranging from sleep coaches to… Read More »
Luxury travel rebounding quickly
The luxury travel sector is recovering faster than the budget sector, GlobalData.com reports. Vita Brillanti President Emily Brillanti said she… Read More »
Perks pumped up for Marriott Bonvoy members
Marriott International is sweetening its Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program, offering members 1,000 bonus points and an additional Elite Night Credit… Read More »
Obstacles stand between converting hotels to housing
Many details stand between Mayor Eric Adams’ pledge to convert abandoned hotels into affordable housing and actual accomplishments, observers say…. Read More »
Stress-reduction facilities gain popularity at airports
Meditation rooms and other facilities designed to calm stress are becoming more common at airports, both in premium lounges and… Read More »
Mont. airport to open $70M concourse in spring
Missoula Montana Airport is on track to open a new $70 million passenger concourse this spring. Completing the terminal will… Read More »
Air Canada expands German hub
Air Canada is expanding its cargo facility in Frankfurt, Germany, as part of the airline’s plan to increase freight operations…. Read More »
Southwest CEO discusses recovery, demand for business travel
Southwest CEO Gary Kelly shared his outlook on the airline’s recovery in an interview on CNBC, citing rising demand for… Read More »
Delta adds artisan items, makes amenity kits greener
Delta Air Lines will begin offering amenity kits in February that include items made by artisans in the Mexican states… Read More »
Voters support postponing 5G rollout near airports
A Morning Consult/Politico poll found that 69% of Democrats, 63% of Republicans and 64% of independents support the decision to… Read More »
New Southwest CEO discusses hiring goals
Southwest Airlines will hire “tens of thousands” of new employees, grow its fleet to 1,000 aircraft and bring reliability back… Read More »
Airlines offer flexibility as storm approaches Northeast
JetBlue, Delta, United, Southwest and American are offering complimentary rebooking to passengers as a winter storm is expected to hit… Read More »
New York direct service
LOT Polish Airlines to fly from RZE to EWR in S22 The Newark route will relaunch on March 27th. The… Read More »
Turks and Caicos Updates Entry Requirements, COVID-19 Protocols
The Turks & Caicos Islands has changed its entry requirements beginning January 24 through the end of February, mandating all… Read More »
Southwest CEO Shares an Update on the Airline’s Recovery
Southwest Airlines today announced its 2021 fourth-quarter earnings, riding holiday bookings to a $68 million profit. Revenue more than doubled… Read More »
The Easiest International Destinations to Visit Right Now
Easy Escapes in 2022 The world has largely reopened nearly two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and while the emergence… Read More »
Las Vegas Bounces Back With Over 32 Million Visitors in 2021
Las Vegas is on track for a speedy recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new 2021… Read More »
Dual Nation Sint Maarten Revises Entry Protocols
Tourism officials in the dual-nation island of Sint Maarten announced new visitor entry protocols encompassing the island’s Dutch and French… Read More »
Club Med Launches First Flash Sale of the Year
Travelers will need to act fast to catch Club Med’s first promotional sale of the year. The all-inclusive company is… Read More »
Sandals Royal Bahamian’s Grand Reopening After $55-Million Revamp
Following an epic $55-million transformation, the award-winning Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort and Offshore Island today reopened its doors to welcome… Read More »