Stories By: Harvey Chipkin

Japan Becomes Part of Global Entry Program
Agreement provides ‘low-risk’ Japanese citizens facilitated customs and immigration processing Japan is now an official Global Entry partner country, according to the U.S. Customs……
December 2, 2024
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Airlines Increasingly Using Ancillary or ‘Junk’ Fees To Raise Revenues, Says Senate Report
Seat selection charges generated $12.4 billion in revenue for 5 carriers between 2018 and 2023 Airlines are increasingly using ancillary or “junk” fees to……
December 2, 2024
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International SOS in Partnership and Investment With Factal
Risk management firm will integrate systems with technology provider International SOS, a health and security risk management firm, announced a strategic alliance and investment……
November 27, 2024
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October US Air Ticket Sales Up 12% Over Previous Year
Average fare stays flat against 2023 Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) announced that October 2024 US travel agency air ticket sales totaled $8.1 billion —……
November 27, 2024
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Air and Hotel Prices Rose in 2024, But Discounting Is More Aggressive, Says Report
Research from Emburse forecasts higher business travel airfares Hotel and airline prices continued to increase through 2024, but discounts have become more aggressive, according……
November 27, 2024
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Travel Buyers Have Growing Scope of Responsibilities, Says Report
Research from BCD Travel shows most time is spent on managing TMC relationships Travel buyers have a growing scope of responsibility, according to research……
November 27, 2024
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Name in the News 11-27-24
Appointment at Kessler Kessler, a hospitality company with properties in the Southeast, has named John Luckett as president of hospitality operations. He previously worked……
November 27, 2024
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Location, Location, Location 11-27-24
Openings in Tokyo; Washington DC; and Murthal, India Tokyo — Yotel Tokyo Ginza will open on Dec. 16, offering a range of room choices……
November 27, 2024
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British Airways Unveils New First Class Seat
Upgrade is part of nearly $9 billion ‘transformation’ British Airways has unveiled a new First Class seat. The carrier says it is the only……
November 27, 2024
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WestJet To Add Vancouver-Austin Service
Flights will begin May 11, 2025 WestJet has announced plans to launch three-times-weekly nonstop service between Vancouver and Austin, beginning May 11, 2025. Daniel……
November 27, 2024
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Sabre Adds NDC Connectivity With Taiwan-Based EVA Air
Sabre Corporation announced NDC connectivity through its multisource content platform with Taiwan-based EVA Air, a Star Alliance member….
November 25, 2024
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Hilton Signs Deal for 150 Spark Hotels in India
Hilton announced the signing of a strategic licensing agreement with Olive by Embassy to open 150 Spark by Hilton hotels across India, marking the……
November 20, 2024
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