Stories By: Harvey Chipkin
Chicago Named No. 1 City for Meetings and Incentives by DMC Group
Chicago was ranked the top meeting and incentive destination in the US, while Paris ranked first internationally, according to Global DMC Partners (GDP), a……
October 25, 2024
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Southwest in Agreement With Activist Investors
Southwest Airlines reached an agreement with activist investors Elliott Investment Management, which had been seeking changes to the carrier’s board of directors. The airline……
October 25, 2024
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Wheels Up To Transition to New Fleet of Aircraft
Wheels Up Experience, a private aviation provider, announced a series of major aircraft, commercial and financing transactions that, according to the company, lay the……
October 24, 2024
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IHG and Hilton See Business Transient Revenue Increase in Third Quarter
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Worldwide both reported increased revenues from the business transient segment in the third quarter, according to executives on……
October 24, 2024
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US Flight Cancellations in August Increased Year Over Year, Says DOT
The percentage of US passenger flights in August that were canceled increased on a year-over-year basis for the second month in a row, according……
October 23, 2024
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Names in the news 10-23-24
Reed & Mackay announced the appointment of Annie Peiser as vice president of business development. This follows the recent hiring of Jennifer Achim as senior……
October 23, 2024
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Location, Location, Location 10-23-24
Zagreb, Croatia — Pullman Zagreb has opened with 193 rooms and suites in the City Island development area, a new business hub. Amenities include a……
October 23, 2024
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Amadeus and Delta in New Global Distribution Agreement
Amadeus and Delta Air Lines announced the signing of a new global distribution agreement that, according to the announcement, lays the groundwork for the……
October 23, 2024
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Aeroemexico To Start Phoenix-Mexico City Flights on March 30
Aeromexico will begin a new daily flight from Phoenix to Mexico City on March 30 as part of the airline’s joint cooperation agreement with……
October 22, 2024
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Global Hotel Rates To Rise in 2025 But Will Moderate, Says Amex GBT
Global hotel rates are forecast to continue rising in 2025, but price increases will moderate compared with the steep rises of recent years, thanks……
October 22, 2024
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Norse Atlantic To Add Los Angeles-Rome Flights Next May
Norse Atlantic Airways will launch three-times-weekly flights from Los Angeles to Rome beginning May 22, 2025. In addition, the carrier is resuming its Los……
October 21, 2024
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Marriott Launches Environmental Meeting Tool
Marriott International announced the launch of Connect Responsibly with Marriott Bonvoy Events, a program designed to help meeting planners embed sustainability into their events……
October 21, 2024
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