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Stories By: Harvey Chipkin

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Corporate Travel Technology Providers Traxo and Traverse in Partnership

Collaboration aims to ‘bridge the gap’ between traditional travel channels and direct supplier relationships Traxo, a booking tracking provider; and Traverse Technologies, a direct……

Nearly One-Third of Travel Managers See Significant Decline to Government Actions

Research from GBTA shows drop in overall optimism Nearly one-third of global travel managers anticipate business travel volume will decrease significantly in 2025 amid……

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Names in the News 4-16-25

Appointments and promotions at Partnership Travel Consulting and Finnair Partnership Travel Consulting, a TMC, announced the appointment of Brian Gillott as global head of……

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Location, Location, Location 4/16/25

Openings in Mumbai, India; and Forney, Texas Mumbai, India — The Fairmont Mumbai has opened with 446 rooms, a dedicated wellness floor, five restaurants……

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Payment Platform Mesh Adds NDC Content from Sabre

Action promises more customization and efficiency Mesh, a payment platform aimed at mid-market companies, announced a significant expansion of its travel booking capabilities with……

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Remained Busiest Airport in World in 2024

Data from Airports Council International shows 9% passenger growth over 2023 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport remained the busiest airport in the world last year,……

American to Offer Free WiFi to Loyalty Members Next January

Carrier has been beta testing service American Airlines, in partnership with AT&T, will offer complimentary inflight WiFi across more than 2 million American flights a……

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Goldman Sachs Lowers Outlook for US Hotels

Bank cites less demand, economic uncertainty and airline concerns Goldman Sachs lowered its outlook for US hotels, citing lagging consumer demand, growing economic uncertainty……

Sonder, Apartment-Style Rooms Provider, Raises $18 Million

Company also announces full inventory integration into Marriott platforms Sonder, an apartment-style accommodations provider, announced it has raised $18 million through a stock sale……

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Icelandair expands its US network with 4 weekly flights to Nashville

Carrier also announces a stronger partnership with Southwest Airlines Icelandair has launched a seasonal Reykjavik-Nashville route, with four weekly flights scheduled through the end……

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LATAM To Invest Almost $30 Million in Airport Lounges

Enhancements will be made to facilities across South America The LATAM Group plans to invest $10.5 million in a new space at Lima’s Jorge……

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JetBlue Resumes Service From Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia

Carrier also brings back FLL flights to Guayaquil, Ecuador JetBlue announced the return of two nonstop routes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Beginning……