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Stories By: Harvey Chipkin

Orlando Ranks as Top Meeting Destination by Cvent

Orlando was the top meeting destination on Cvent’s Top Meeting Destinations for North America list for the 11th consecutive year, followed by Las Vegas……

Alaska Airlines To Open New Lounge in Seattle in 2027

Carrier says it will be one of the largest in the country…

Pacious Steps Down as President and CEO of Choice Hotels

Board names Dominic Dragisich as interim CEO…

FCM Travel, Blockskye and Kayak for Business in Partnership

Arrangement promises to launch integrated end-to-end booking and payment solution…

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Names in the News 5-20-2026

Appointments and promotions at Hyatt Hotels Corp. and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts…

A graphic illustration featuring a large pink map pin icon on a faded map background, symbolizing location. Adjacent to the pin are three colorful, stacked blocks with the word “LOCATION” written in bold uppercase letters. Each block is in a different color gradient: turquoise, magenta, and purple. The design emphasizes the phrase "Location, Location, Location.

Location, Location, Location 5-20-26

Openings in Bainbridge, Ga.; Boise, Idaho; Bandung, Indonesia; and Kochi, India…

IHG in Partnership to Develop Lodging at Air Force Bases

Arrangement with Centinel Public Partnerships is for 50-year agreement…

Pilot Program Allows Remote Security for Boston Logan Airport

JetBlue and Delta are first participating airlines…

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US-Based Agency Air Ticket Tales Reach $10 Billion in April

Ticket prices are up significantly year over year, flat month over month…

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GBTA Research Shows Gaps in AI Adoption

Survey also reveals fragmented data and inconsistent traveler experience…

TAP Air Portugal To Waive Change Fees For All Tickets Issued Through June 15

Measure applies across all markets served by the airline…

Deutsche Lufthansa AG To Exercise Option To Acquire Majority Stake in ITA Airways

Company had owned 41% of Italian carrier…