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Stories By: Harvey Chipkin

Saudia Becomes First Airline in Middle East/Africa To Take Delivery of Airbus A321XLR

Aircraft has range of up to 5,400 miles and flight duration of nine hours…

Accor Announces 5-Year Sustainability Innovation Program

Plan will focus on water in first year…

Name in the News 5-27-26

Departure and interim promotion at Choice Hotels International…

Location, Location, Location 5-27-26

Openings in Plainwell, Mich.; Miramar Beach, Fla.; Budapest; Guangzhou, China; and Bangkok…

Air India Opens New Lounge in San Francisco

Facility covers 3,300 square feet with capacity of 80 guests…

First Purpose-Built River Ship for Groups To Launch in August

Transcend Cruises plans a total of 12 vessels aimed at corporate market…

Orlando Ranks as Top Meeting Destination by Cvent

Orlando was the top meeting destination on Cvent’s Top Meeting Destinations for North America list for the 11th consecutive year, followed by Las Vegas……

Alaska Airlines To Open New Lounge in Seattle in 2027

Carrier says it will be one of the largest in the country…

Pacious Steps Down as President and CEO of Choice Hotels

Board names Dominic Dragisich as interim CEO…

FCM Travel, Blockskye and Kayak for Business in Partnership

Arrangement promises to launch integrated end-to-end booking and payment solution…

Names in the News 5-20-2026

Appointments and promotions at Hyatt Hotels Corp. and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts…

A graphic illustration featuring a large pink map pin icon on a faded map background, symbolizing location. Adjacent to the pin are three colorful, stacked blocks with the word “LOCATION” written in bold uppercase letters. Each block is in a different color gradient: turquoise, magenta, and purple. The design emphasizes the phrase "Location, Location, Location.

Location, Location, Location 5-20-26

Openings in Bainbridge, Ga.; Boise, Idaho; Bandung, Indonesia; and Kochi, India…