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Names in the News 8-20-25

Appointments and promotions at Choice Hotels International and Navan…

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Location, Location, Location 8-19-25

Opening in Portland, Ore. Portland, Ore. — Cambria Hotel Portland Pearl District has opened with 178 rooms. The property offers a restaurant and bar,……

A4A Names Chris Sununu, Former New Hampshire Governor, as CEO

Official will succeed Nick Callo, who served aviation trade association for 15 years Airlines for America (A4A), the aviation industry trade/lobbying association, announced that……

Qatar To Move to New JFK Terminal and Open First US Lounge

Carrier will transfer operations in 2026 Qatar Airways announced it will move to The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy Airport in New……

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Executive Travel Launches AI-Driven Tool

Solution said to ‘transform’ how companies manage policies Executive Travel, a TMC, announced the launch of ETPolicy IQ, an AI-driven tool that the company……

Air Canada Strike Ends

Flights will return gradually over next 7-10 days Air Canada and the members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have reached a……

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Southwest to Add Knoxville Flights Next March

Carrier will also increase San Diego service Southwest Airlines will begin serving Knoxville, Tenn. on March 5, 2026 with five daily roundtrips to and……

AHLA Calls Flat 2026 Per Diem Rates a ‘Strain’ on Industry

Standards for lodging, and for meals and incidentals, to remain at 2025 levels Rosanna Maietta, CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA),……

Air Canada Union Defies Government Order To End Strike

Flights remain suspended Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge flights continued to be suspended as the union representing the striking flight attendants defied a……

AirBooking is Added to Turkish Airlines NDC Channel

Partnership provides buyers with access to carrier’s content and pricing outside GDS AirBooking, an IATA-certified NDC distribution platform, announced its certification as an official……

Air Canada Planning To Suspend Flights in Face of Strike

Flight attendant work stoppage due to begin Saturday Air Canada planned to suspend flights beginning Thursday because of a threatened strike on Saturday by……

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FAA Proposes Extending Flight Limits at Newark

Airport continues to suffer shortage of air traffic controllers The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed extending limits on flight movements at Newark Liberty International Airport until……