Stories By: Harvey Chipkin
Names in the News 9-4-24
Peachtree Group, a hospitality development and management company, named Steve Mackenzie to executive vice president of hotel operations. With 25 years of hospitality experience, he……
September 4, 2024
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Location, Location, Location 9-4-24
Beijing — Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing has opened with 42 courtyard houses; it is the second for the brand in the city. Each unit offers……
September 4, 2024
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Yatra Online, Indian Travel Platform, Acquires Globe Travel, Corporate TMC
Yatra Online, which says it is one of India’s largest corporate travel services providers and one of that country’s leading online travel companies, announced……
September 4, 2024
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Indian Airline Vistara To Become Part of Air India on Nov. 12
Air India will absorb Vistara, an Indian airline, on Nov. 12, and the Vistara brand will be terminated, according to an announcement from Vistara.……
September 3, 2024
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Airline Cancellation Rates in June Improve Month Over Month and Year Over Year
In June, 1.3% of domestic flights were canceled, lower than the 2.1% cancellation rate for June 2023, the 3.1% cancellation rate for June 2022……
September 3, 2024
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SAS Announces It Has Emerged From Bankruptcy
SAS announced it has successfully completed its restructuring proceedings and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US and from Swedish company reorganization, concluding……
August 30, 2024
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Air Travel Demand Up 8% in July Over Same Month Last Year, Says IATA
Air travel demand (as measured in revenue passenger kilometers — RPKs) in July was up 8% compared with July 2023, according to the International……
August 30, 2024
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Oklahoma City Airport Is Renamed
The Oklahoma City Airport Trust announced it has renamed the city’s airport OKC Will Rogers International Airport; the change has been approved by the……
August 29, 2024
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FCTG Sees 131% Jump in Profits in FY24 Over FY 23
Flight Centre Travel Group had $218 million in profit before taxes (PBT) for fiscal year 2024 (FY24), according to the company’s filing with the……
August 29, 2024
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Names in the News 8-28-24
Onyx CenterSource, a hospitality payment technology provider, has named Scott Gutz as president and CEO, to take effect when longtime CEO Mark Dobrow retires next……
August 28, 2024
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Location, Location, Location 8-28-24
Adelaide, Australia — The Adelaide Marriott Hotel has opened; it is the 600th property for Marriott in the Asia-Pacific region, excluding China. The 285-room hotel……
August 28, 2024
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Hotel Engine Adds Tools for RFPs
Hotel Engine, a booking platform for business travel, announced it has added new tools to support hotels in responding to requests for proposals (RFPs)……
August 28, 2024
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