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WestJet To Add Vancouver-Austin Service

Flights will begin May 11, 2025 WestJet has announced plans to launch three-times-weekly nonstop service between Vancouver and Austin, beginning May 11, 2025. Daniel……

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.……

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……

Sabre and TAP Air Portugal in Expanded Distribution Agreement

Sabre Corporation and TAP Air Portugal have announced an expanded distribution agreement. Sabre-connected travel agents can immediately start placing activation requests for NDC offers.……

Names in the news

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……

Delta’s Third Quarter Managed Corporate Travel Was Up 7% Over 2023

Delta Air Lines’ managed corporate travel sales during the third quarter were up 7% year over year, according to Glen Hauenstein, president, speaking on……

Parent of Hotel Technology Provider Oyo To Acquire G6 Hospitality

Oravel Stays, the parent company of travel technology company Oyo, announced it has agreed to acquire G6 Hospitality — the hotel franchisor that operates……

Activist Investment Firm Takes 11 Percent Stake in Southwest

Elliott Investment Management is calling for the ouster of CEO Bob Jordan and an overhaul of the board….

Expensify and Spotnana Join to Launch New Travel Platform

Expensify Travel said to make searching and booking ‘effortless’…

Dave Harvey, Head of Southwest Business, Will Leave Airline

Dave Harvey, who heads Southwest Business as vice president and chief sales officer for Southwest Airlines, announced on LinkedIn that he will retire from……

Fred Dixon Will Leave NYC Tourism + Conventions to Head Brand USA

Fred Dixon Will Leave NYC Tourism + Conventions to Head Brand USA

Nancy Mammana named interim CEO in New York….

TAMS Announces Accessibility in Travel Campaign

TAMS (Travel & Meeting Society), a network of travel and meeting industry professionals, has announced its Advancing Accessibility in Travel Campaign. The campaign, according……