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29/11/2024

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22/10/2024

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18/10/2024

New opportunities for visually impaired travellers, taxi advantages for corporate clients and expansion of hotel brands. All about tourism news from 10/11 to 10/18:

🌎 Amadeus Survey: Travel Tech Leaders Agree Gen-AI Transformation is High
The Amadeus report, based on a survey of 306 senior travel technology leaders, showed 46% of respondents said generative AI was a top priority, more than any other technology in the survey including data management, which was a top priority for 38% of respondents, and cloud architecture at 36%. An additional 35% said generative AI was a «high priority» for their company.

🌎 Uber Introduces Black-Car Experience for Corp. Customers
Uber Business Black includes luxury vehicles like the Mercedes G-Class or Rivian R1S; extra time for pick-ups; and on-time pick-up protection—Business Black riders will be issued Uber Cash if a driver isn’t matched “in a timely manner,” or is late for a pick-up starting at five minutes. Customers or executive assistants can use flexible scheduling with Uber Reserve to schedule Uber Business Black rides in advance or use the Uber app to request a black car on demand; there is a dedicated 24/7 customer support line for up to 72 hours post-ride versus the 24 hours for Uber Black; and receipts are delivered via email once a ride is completed, or if expense integration is enabled, receipts will be uploaded to the user’s expense provider.

🌎 Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to Launch Microtel Brand in India
The first Microtel hotels are expected to open in 2025 with plans for development in «key» second-, third- and fourth-tier cities in the country, according to Wyndham. «Each will have a minimum of 50 keys and feature meeting and social spaces, gyms and other facilities based on the needs of the region».

🌎 Hilton Partners to Assist Visually Impaired Guests
Hilton Worldwide has partnered with Be My Eyes which connects visually impaired people with volunteers who use live video to help them accomplish tasks and manage surroundings. Hilton has established brand-specific teams of agents to assist through the app visually impaired guests with navigating the property’s layout and amenities.

11/10/2024

Find out what happened in the tourism sector from 10/05 to 10/11:

🌎 Delta Air Lines continues to see corporate sales grow
Managed corporate travel sales during the quarter were up 7 percent year over year, Delta president Glen Hauenstein said. That increase was «led by double-digit growth in coastal hubs with broad-based strength across sectors,» he added. In particular, Delta noted in an earnings release double-digit growth in the tech, media and banking sectors.

🌏 United Airlines for the summer 2025 season will add eight new destinations
New destinations with direct service to and from Newark Liberty International Airport include Palermo, Italy (launching May 21 and operating three times weekly); Bilbao, Spain (launching May 31 and operating three times weekly); Nuuk, Greenland (beginning June 14 and operating two times weekly) via the city’s new international airport, which is scheduled to open in November; and Faro and Madeira Island in Portugal. The former will launch May 16 and operate four times weekly; the latter will launch June 7 and operate three times weekly.

🌍 Marriott International will expand the City Express brand into the United States and Canada
The company said the City Express by Marriott brand, which represents the company’s first foray into the «affordable midscale» tier, is «designed to be conversion-friendly,» and said Marriott could have its first signed agreements and openings in the U.S. and Canada «in the coming months.»

🌎 National Tops J.D. Power Car Rental Satisfaction Survey
National took top honors in the J.D. Power 2024 North American Rental Car Satisfaction Study with a score of 736 out of possible 1,000 points, according to J.D. Power. The brand bested its sister company Enterprise, which had 729 points and was first last year. Coming in third was Germany-based car rental company Sixt with a score of 708. The overall customer satisfaction score for the industry was 688.

04/10/2024

Codeshare agreements, hotel rebranding and new itineraries for travellers — about tourism news from 09/29 to 10/04:

🌎 Choice Hotels International is relaunching its Radisson Individuals soft brand in the upper-upscale tier
Choice considered Radisson Individuals an upscale brand but now is positioning it as upper upscale, with brand requirements including a full-service restaurant and bar and an onsite fitness center, along with at least 100 guest rooms. Choice CEO Patrick Pacious in a statement called the repositioning and investment «a great new opportunity for developers and owners of full-service boutique hotels.»

🌏 IATA: August Global Air Load Factor at Record High
Demand in August for air travel continued to increase, with the month’s load factor at 86.2 percent, up 1.6 percentage points and a new high for the month, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association. Total August demand, as measured in revenue passenger kilometers, was up 8.6 percent year over year. Capacity, as measured in available seat kilometers, was up 6.5 percent for the period.

🌍 Qatar Airways to Take Minority Stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways intends to acquire a 25 percent equity stake in Virgin Australia from Bain Capital, subject to regulatory approval, the carriers announced Tuesday. Financial terms of the deal were undisclosed. The deal would enable Virgin Australia to launch flights from Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney to Doha, which through Qatar’s global network would connect to more than 100 new connecting itineraries across Europe, the Middle East and Africa for Australian travellers.

🌎 Delta Air Lines and Saudia Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement. The carriers already have an interline agreement.
Delta customers will gain access to nine destinations in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East beyond Saudia’s hubs in Jeddah and Riyadh, while Saudia customers will access to 12 destinations in the U.S. beyond Delta’s hubs at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.

03/10/2024

Asia is home to some of the world’s most dynamic and innovative cities that are perfect for business growth and networking. Here are our top 5 picks:

🇸🇬 Singapore
Known as the “Lion City,” Singapore boasts a robust economy, favorable business environment, and a vibrant startup scene. Its strategic location makes it a gateway to Southeast Asia.

🇨🇳 Shanghai
As one of the largest cities in the world, Shanghai is a global financial hub with a thriving economy, advanced infrastructure, and a rich culture that attracts entrepreneurs from all walks of life.

🇯🇵 Tokyo
Tokyo combines traditional business practices with cutting-edge technology. With its diverse industries and strong consumer market, it’s a must-visit for anyone interested in business opportunities.

🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Despite its political challenges, Hong Kong remains a leading financial center. Its low tax rates and easy access to global markets make it a favorite among international businesses.

🇹🇭 Bangkok
Bangkok is rapidly emerging as a key player in Southeast Asia. With a booming tourism sector and growing tech ecosystem, it offers unique opportunities for startups and established companies alike.

Which city would you choose for your next business adventure? Let us know in the comments!

27/09/2024

Visas, new technologies for tourism and airline news — let’s see what happened in tourism from 09/21 to 09/27:

🌎 The U.S. has added Qatar to its Visa Waiver Program, the first Gulf country to be admitted into the program.
With Qatar’s approval into the program, the U.S. Electronic System for Travel Authorisation online application and mobile app will be updated by no later than Dec. 1 to allow Qatari citizens to apply for visa-free visits from both business and leisure of up to 90 days. That will «deepen our strategic partnership and enhance the flow of people and commerce between our two countries,» U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement.

🌏 Eurostar to Join SkyTeam Alliance
High-speed rail service Eurostar is set to become the first non-airline partner to join the SkyTeam alliance, with its launch set for the first half of 2025. Customers will be able to fly into hubs in France, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and other major European airports across Eurostar’s network and transfer to rail connections.

🌍 Southwest to Cut Atlanta Service
Southwest in April will reduce the number of cities it serves from Atlanta to 21 from 37. While CNBC reported that the carrier would reduce its gates at Atlanta to 11 from 18, the carrier said it hadn’t finalised that number with the airport, but confirmed there would be a reduction.

🌎 Uber, WeRide Partner on Autonomous Vehicles in UAE
Uber’s partnership with the autonomous driving technology company is expected to launch in Abu Dhabi later this year. «The partnership does not contemplate any launches in the United States or China,» according to Uber.

25/09/2024

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20/09/2024

New travel opportunities, aviation deals and hotel amenities — all about tourism news from 09/14 to 09/20:

🌎 JetBlue in late 2025 will begin to add airport lounges to its offerings
The first lounge, sized at 8,000 square feet, will be located in John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 5, with the second, sized at 11,000 square feet, in Boston Logan International Airport’s Terminal C.
Access will be reserved «primarily» for JetBlue’s most loyal customers and premium credit card holders, including TrueBlue Mosaic 4 members, transatlantic Mint customers and holders of a new premium JetBlue credit card that is to be announced soon.

🌏 Emirates to Bring Upgraded Cabins to U.S.
The refurbished planes will operate on direct flights to Chicago, Boston, Dallas-Fort Worth and Seattle, as well as on flights to Miami linked to Bogotá, and to Newark, N.J., via Athens. The rollout is scheduled to begin Nov. 1 with Chicago flights and continue through February 19 with the Miami-Bogotá flights. By February 2025, 10 of 12 Emirates’ U.S. gateways will offer premium economy.

🌍 Alaska Completes Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines
The next step in combining the carriers is to secure a single operating certificate from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, which will allow the airlines to operate as a single carrier with an integrated passenger service system. In the interim, each carrier will continue to operate separately with no immediate changes to operations. Each also will maintain separate websites, reservation systems and loyalty programs for now.

🌎 Hyatt Looks to Oracle for Property Management System
The move will help the company streamline operations and manage data as well as provide an improved experience for guests. The partnership will provide Hyatt with a modern data platform enabling properties to glean better insights at an individual as well as group level. The aim is also to provide guests with more personalised interactions at any time with Hyatt employees able to access the technology on mobile devices.

13/09/2024

Latest news in the business travel sector!

🌎 Turkish Airlines to Add Sydney Service
Turkish Airlines on Dec. 4 will launch seasonal service between Istanbul and Sydney, Australia, via Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Flights will operate four times weekly using Airbus A350-900 aircraft through March 2025. Sydney is the second Australian city Turkish Airlines will have added to its network in 2024, with service to Melbourne launched in March.

🌏 Delta to Develop Minnesota SAF Blending Facility
Delta Air Lines and Flint Hills Resources are in the early stages of developing a facility to blend up to 30 million gallons of neat sustainable aviation fuel at the Pine Bend refinery in Rosemount, Minn.
Shell would supply the neat SAF, and Flint Hills would blend the fuel and deliver it via an existing pipeline to the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport. The facility is projected to be completed in late 2025, according to Delta.

🌍 Wheels Up Enhances Enterprise Product, Broadens Offering in Europe
Private aviation provider Wheels Up this past week added enhancements to its Custom Enterprise Solutions product for corporates as well as features. Now Europe and the U.K. clients have access to fixed rates as well as guaranteed availability and recovery, features previously, offered only in the United States.

🌎 TSA Proposes Easing Real ID Enforcement Deadline
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration on Thursday proposed a new rule that would hold off full enforcement of the upcoming Real ID deadline until 2027. The program is scheduled to begin May 7, 2025, after years of delays. (The original act was passed by Congress in 2005.) On that date, driver’s licenses and identifications that are not Real ID compliant will not be accepted by federal agencies, including TSA at airport security checkpoints.

06/09/2024

Let’s take a look on the latest tourism news:

🌎 Business travel in the second quarter continued «incremental growth» and was set to continue to increase for the balance of 2024, according to FCM Consulting’s Global Quarterly Trend Report
Meanwhile, most average airfares throughout the world rose year over year. Economy airfares in 2024 through May on average increased about 15 percent year over year globally, about $65. Business-class airfares increased about 11 percent year over year, about $209, in that same January-May timeframe.

🌍 Accor has hired two executives to serve as global brand presidents in its Premium, Midscale & Economy division, new positions for the company
Former Marriott International executive Benoît Racle has joined Accor as its global brand president for its premium brands, which include Pullman, Swissôtel, Mövenpick, Angsana and Peppers. Jean-Yves Minet now is global brand president of Accor’s midscale and economy brands, which include Novotel, Mercure, Tribe, Handwritten Collection, Ibis and Greet.

🌏 American Airlines in summer 2025 will resume or launch five routes between the United States and Europe
Beginning May 23, 2025, American will resume seasonal service between Philadelphia and Edinburgh, for the first time since 2019. The carrier will also launch daily flights between Philadelphia and Milan, Chicago and Madrid, Charlotte and Athens, Miami and Rome.

🌎 Turkish Airlines’ content as of Sept. 1 is no longer available on Sabre-connected channels
It was confirmed by Sabre after renewal negotiations came to a standstill last week between the carrier and the global distribution system provider. The break comes a month before Turkish Airlines on Oct. 1 plans to launch its New Distribution Capability platform for agents, TKConnect.