Stories By: Harvey Chipkin
Delays and Cancellations Top Sources of Travel Frustration, Says Survey
Dealing with delays and cancellations is the main source of traveler frustration, according to a new US traveler survey from Amadeus called Friction Removed.……
November 20, 2024
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Names in the News 11-20-24
Alaska Airlines announced it has promoted five executives as it continues to grow and evolve after its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. The executives are: Travel……
November 20, 2024
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Location, Location, Location 11-20-24
Portland, Ore. — The 90-room Even Hotel Portland-Beaverton has opened. It features the Even Kitchen & Bar, a 24/7 market, free parking and a fitness……
November 20, 2024
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FCM Travel Becomes Flight Centre Travel Group’s Largest Global Brand
Flight Centre Travel Group announced that FCM Travel has now become the company’s largest global brand when it comes to total transaction value (TTV).……
November 19, 2024
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GBTA Poll Shows Large Majority Say 2024 Was On Par or Better Than Expected
A large majority (86%) of global business travel buyers and travel suppliers surveyed said that business travel performed on par or better than they……
November 19, 2024
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PTC Names Maureen Brady as Chief Commercial Officer
Partnership Travel Consulting (PTC), a global travel management group, announced that Maureen Brady has joined the company as chief commercial officer. According to the……
November 18, 2024
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Spirit Airlines Declares Bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines has declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but the company said in a statement that a restructuring “is expected to reduce Spirit’s debt, provide……
November 18, 2024
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Travelport and ANA Announce Distribution Agreement
Travelport and All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, announced that they have signed a multisource content distribution agreement that includes New Distribution Capability……
November 14, 2024
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US Hotel Performance Expected to Accelerate in Fourth Quarter, Says Report
Despite facing challenges from subdued summer demand and a sluggish third quarter, US hotel performance is expected to reaccelerate in the fourth quarter and……
November 14, 2024
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Chase Opens New Lounge at Phoenix Airport
Chase announced it has opened a Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with its next lounge to open……
November 14, 2024
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Sabre Launches Sabre Red Extension To Simplify Bookings
Sabre Corporation announced it is launching Sabre Red Launchpad to simplify booking travel. The tool, according to the company, provides agents with easy access……
November 14, 2024
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Name in the News 11-13-24
FCM Consulting, a division of FCM Travel, has named Jason Kramer as its new air category lead worldwide. He brings almost 30 years of experience……
November 13, 2024
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