Stories By: Harvey Chipkin
US Air Ticket Sales in September Up 6% Over 2023, Says ARC
US travel agency air ticket sales totaled $8 billion in September — a 6% increase over the same month last year. September’s total passenger……
October 18, 2024
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Generative AI Seen as ‘Top Priority’ by Industry Leaders in Survey
Generative AI was cited as a “top priority” for the coming year by 46% of travel industry leaders in a new report from Amadeus……
October 18, 2024
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TAMS Releases Guide for Travel Managers
The Travel and Meeting Society (TAMS) announced the release of its DIY Playbook for Business Travel, which the organization calls “a comprehensive guide set……
October 17, 2024
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More Than 90% of Road Warriors in Survey Have Traveled More in 2024
More than 90% (93%) of “Road Warriors” said they have traveled more over the past year with 77% saying that’s due to high demand……
October 17, 2024
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Solutions Travel in Partnership With Consolid Global Travel Solutions
Solutions Travel, a US-based TMC, announced a partnership with Latin America-based Consolid Global Travel Solutions, which also invested in the US company to help……
October 17, 2024
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Names in the News 10-16-24
Emburse has named Mark Riggs as chief customer officer, a new role. He had previously been chief customer officer at Coupa Software. Marne Martin, CEO……
October 15, 2024
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Location, Location, Location 10-16-24
Raleigh, N.C. — Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown at Seaboard Station has opened with 149 rooms and suites, including apartment-style suites with fully equipped kitchens. Amenities……
October 15, 2024
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Personalization, Immersive Experiences and Economic Pressures Top Meeting Issues, Says Report
Personalization, immersive experiences and adapting to economic pressures were the key trends found in a “What’s Trending Report 2025” from BCD Meetings & Events.……
October 15, 2024
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Hilton in Partnership With App To Aid Blind and Visually Impaired Guests
Hilton announced it has entered into what it calls an industry-first exclusive partnership with Be My Eyes to ensure that guests who are blind……
October 15, 2024
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Delta To Introduce New Cabin Interiors This Fall
Delta Air Lines will introduce new cabin interiors beginning this fall on a Boeing 757 narrowbody. The changes will involve new color palettes, seat……
October 15, 2024
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Elliott Requests Southwest Airlines Special Meeting
Elliott Investment Management announced it has delivered a request to call a special meeting of Southwest Airlines shareholders. The company, which has an 11%……
October 15, 2024
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Delta To Launch Minneapolis-Copenhagen Service Next May
Delta Air Lines will begin service between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Copenhagen in May 2025, operating three times weekly. With the addition of the new……
October 14, 2024
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