In This Edition… airline news and flight service updates, the latest on passport delays and a new option for renewing, self-services security screening at 25 airports, Enterprise news, hotel updates and new openings, traveler tips, and much more!
Dans cette édition… des nouvelles sur les compagnies aériennes et des mises à jour sur les services de vol, le point sur les retards en matière de passeports une toute nouvelle option pour le renouvellement, des contrôles de sécurité en libre-service dans 25 aéroports, les actualités concernant la société Enterprise, des mises à jour sur les hôtels y compris les récentes ouvertures, des conseils pour les voyageurs, et bien plus encore!
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Travel Weekly — The German carrier touched down with the jumbo jet at JFK on July 4 for the first time since November 2019. Read More
Travel Weekly — During its Investor Day, Delta said lower fuel prices and the continued strength of premium product sales will boost profit margins. Read More
Travel Weekly — These will be Alaska's first Bahamas flights. Read More
Business Travel News — Delta Air Lines and El Al Israel Airlines have partnered to eventually offer reciprocal codeshare and frequent-flyer benefits. Read More
Afar Magazine — The airline is doing away with free checked baggage on all basic economy international flights, effective immediately. Read More
Travel Market Report — Travelers should prepare for the worst-case scenario. Read More
Travel Market Report — The events will run through July and August in a number of different cities. Read More
Afar Magazine — The new procedure is already available at 25 U.S. airports. Read More
Afar Magazine — And what to do if it’s taking too long. Read More
Travel Market Report — The online passport renewal program has been closed since March. Read More
U.S. Department of State — Information on current government issued travel warnings and alerts. Read More
Insider Travel Report — Enterprise Holdings says it’s finally seeing a return to normal, pre-pandemic booking patterns, with customers booking rentals much closer to their date of departure. Read More
The Points Guy — Amtrak making travel in the Midwest faster and easier. Read More
Northstar Meetings Group — New York has received critical federal approval for its first-in-the-nation plan to charge big tolls to drive into the most visited parts of Manhattan, part of an effort to reduce traffic, improve air quality and raise funds for the city's public-transit system. Read More
Insider Travel Report — Choice is on pace to integrate the nearly 600 Radisson Americas hotels onto its reservation delivery engine and its Choice Privileges loyalty program by the end of this summer. Read More
Hotel Investment Today — Every major player is launching an extended-stay brand. What are the challenges and opportunities? Hotel Investment Today talks to Hilton about its new entry and approach to the market. Read More
Northstar Meetings Group — New to the list are the Arlo Williamsburg and the Tempo by Hilton Times Square in New York City, and the Nautilus Sonesta in Miami Beach. Read More
Northstar Meetings Group — Explore this collection of properties that have completed or will undergo transformations this year. Read More
Reuters — The latest sign the industry is betting on strong travel demand long-term following the pandemic... Accor plans to open more than 1,200 hotels in the next five years, increasing the number of its resorts by more than one-fifth. Read More
Business Travel News — Sonesta International Hotel Corp. has added two new soft brands to its portfolio with the launch of the upscale Mod and upper-upscale Classico. Read More
Afar Magazine — Everything you need to know about travel requirements to visit the United States’ northern neighbor. Read More
Yahoo — The Federal Aviation Administration is set to run out of money and authority on Sept. 30. Here's what Congress is considering in the new funding bill. Read More
Meetings & Conventions — Here's what you need to know about rebooking, refunds and more. Read More
Creative Group — Now trending in F&B: budget-savvy solutions to rising costs, clean eating, and more! Read More
Creative Group — Creative Group recently helped a client revamp their program rules to lessen disparities. Read More
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