Stories By: Harvey Chipkin

Names in the News 8-6-25
Appointments and promotions at Norse Atlantic, Air New Zealand, Alaska Air Group and Envoyage Norse Atlantic announced that Kristin Berthelsen has been named deputy……
August 6, 2025
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Location, Location, Location 8-6-25
Openings in London; Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Gulf Shores, Ala.; and Scottsdale, Ariz. London — Hotel Indigo London Clerkenwell has opened a short distance from……
August 6, 2025
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Amex GBT Reports May-June Turnaround After April ‘Macro Uncertainty’
Executives on earnings call see ‘green shoots’ of improvement American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) saw a 2% year-over-year decline in total transactions……
August 6, 2025
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CTM Names Rebecca Welsch as Global Head of Growth Marketing
Appointment is part of plan to expand TMC’s presence in international markets CTM has named Rebecca Welsch as global head of growth marketing in……
August 5, 2025
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IAG Reports Decline in Second Quarter Corporate Volume and Revenue
Executives on earnings call note volatility following tariff announcements International Airlines Group’s corporate volume decreased almost 8% in the second quarter compared with the……
August 5, 2025
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Half of Hotel Loyalty Members Say Plans Don’t Deliver Promised Value, Says Report
Research from Accenture shows 43% are active gen AI users Half the hotel loyalty program members in a survey said the plans are no……
August 4, 2025
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Air Travel Demand Growth Slowed in June, Says IATA
Softness is attributed to disruptions around military conflict in Middle East Air travel demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.6% in……
August 4, 2025
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More Than 90% of Business Leaders See Steady or Increased Travel in Next Year
Amex Trendex identifies rising international destinations for first time More than nine in ten senior business leaders expect business travel to stay steady or……
July 25, 2025
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Extended Stay America Launches Business Travel Program
Client Connect brings together services for target market Extended Stay America (ESA) announced the launch of Client Connect, which the company calls the first……
July 25, 2025
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Expedia TAAP Launches Platform Enhancements
Additions include more payment flexibility Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) announced the launch of several new platform enhancements designed to help travel advisors……
July 24, 2025
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Southwest To Begin Offering Seat Selection on July 29
New option is valid for flights beginning next Jan. 27 Southwest Airlines will begin offering seat selection on July 29 for flights beginning on……
July 24, 2025
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Name in the News 7-23-25
Appointment at Accor Plus Accor Plus, Accor’s loyalty program, announced the appointment of Emilie Couton as CEO. She steps into the role with more……
July 23, 2025
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