Stories By: Harvey Chipkin

Outlook cites Q1 underperformance and ‘elevated macroeconomic concerns’
CoStar and Tourism Economics downgraded growth projections in a revised 2025-26 US hotel forecast just released at the NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum. Given……
June 3, 2025
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IndiGo, Delta, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic in Partnership
Arrangement aims to connect India with Europe and North America IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic have announced plans to build……
June 3, 2025
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Hyatt Launches Unscripted Brand
Upscale hotels will be part of Essentials portfolio Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the launch of Unscripted by Hyatt, a collection brand that will be……
June 1, 2025
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Air Traffic Demand Rose 8% in April Over Same Month Last Year, Says IATA
Total global capacity was up 6.5% year over year Total air traffic demand was up 8% in April over the same month in 2024,……
May 30, 2025
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American Airlines Adds Touchless ID in Multiple Airports
Loyalty program members will be eligible for ‘streamlined process’ Members of American Airlines’ AAdvantage loyalty program traveling through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, LaGuardia……
May 30, 2025
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IHG and Singapore Airlines in Business Program Partnership
Arrangement follows hotel company’s alliance with Virgin Australia IHG Hotels & Resorts and Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced a partnership that will bring together their……
May 29, 2025
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Bangkok Ranked Top Destination for Digital Nomads in Survey
Research from hotelwithtub.com shows New York as most expensive location Bangkok is the best destination for digital nomads in 2025, according to a new……
May 29, 2025
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Amex GBT Announces New AI-Powered Business Travel Solutions
Tools are available to Egencia customers American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has announced new AI-powered customer solutions for business travelers. The large……
May 29, 2025
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JetBlue and United in Loyalty Program Partnership
Blue Sky is name for collaboration that enables earnings points at both carriers JetBlue and United Airlines announced Blue Sky, a collaboration that gives……
May 29, 2025
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Name in the News 5-28-25
Appointments at Envest Global Envest Global, a sustainable aviation data provider, has named Glenn Thorsen as head of global business development, with a focus……
May 28, 2025
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Location, Location, Location 5-28-25
Opening in Shanghai Shanghai — Radisson Blu Hotel, Shanghai Stadium has opened in the heart of Xujiahui Sports Park, a sports and cultural exchange……
May 28, 2025
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Southwest Reveals Charges for Checked Bags
First bag will cost $35 and second $45 Southwest Airlines, which announced the end of its long-held free bag check policy in March, revealed……
May 28, 2025
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