In this edition of the Travel News Brief: travelers hit the road for spring break - an influx in airline passengers, TSA’s 2018 spring break tips, Google brings free Wi-Fi to Mexico, hotel expansions by major chains, networking tips for your next conference and more!
Preventing Corporate Data Fraud with Travel Risk Management
When employees travel, the company data they have access to does too. Laptops, tablets, phones and other smart devices are targets for data thieves. A well-managed travel policy mitigates these threats for traveling employees and reduces risk to their employers. Read More
Park Smarter with Direct Travel and SpotHero for Business
Direct Travel is the first travel management company to offer SpotHero for Business, a mobile solution for corporate parking on the go. Read More
American Airlines Finally Reaches Agreement for O'Hare Expansion
Travel Mole — AA threatened to block proposal due to 'secret deal' for rival United. Read More
A Massive Influx of Airline Passengers Is Coming
Travel Pulse — An estimated 150.7 million passengers are expected to fly during spring 2018. Read More
U.S. Airfares Reverse Downward Trend in February
Business Travel News — U.S. airfares edged up 0.6 percent from January to February on a seasonally adjusted basis, ending a streak of three months of declines. Read More
Delta Sky Club is Coming to Phoenix
Travel Pulse — The latest addition to Delta's Sky Club offerings is slated to be open before the end of 2018. Read More
Delta Introduces New Direct Corporate Traveler Messaging Tools
Travel Pulse — The new suite of tools gives corporate travelers greater awareness about the benefits they receive. Read More
Why is TSA Searching Domestic Flyers’ Phones?
SF Gate — New lawsuit digs for details...Read More
Government Travel Warnings & Alerts
U.S. Department of State — Information on current government issued travel warnings and alerts. Read More
Hilton Steps Up Expansion in France
Travel Pulse — The Hilton Garden Inn Massy and the Hampton by Hilton Toulouse Airport have been added to the company’s development pipeline. Read More
Hampton by Hilton Expands US Portfolio
Travel Pulse — The upper-mid-scale brand adds rooms in five different states just in time for Spring Break. Read More
InterContinental Hotels Buys Majority Stake in Regent Hotels
Reuters — InterContinental Hotels Group agreed to buy a 51 percent stake in luxury brand Regent Hotels and Resorts for $39 million in cash as part of its plan to go more upmarket to tap customers willing to pay top prices. Read More
The Brands and Hotel Rooms of Hilton Hotels and Resorts, by the Numbers
USA Today — Hilton now has more than 5,200 hotels in 105 countries and territories. Read More
Marriott's Autograph Collection Heading to Belize
Successful Meetings — Alaia, a boutique resort on the Belizean island of Ambergris Caye, is scheduled to open in 2020...Read More
Delta Flight Scare is a Reminder Never to Put Electronics in Checked Baggage
MarketWatch — Ground crew in Salt Lake City smelled burning from a lithium-ion battery in the airplane’s cargo hold before take off. Read More
Airports Getting Friendlier for Blind Travelers
USA Today — A growing number of U.S. airports are embracing an augmented reality service to offer greater mobility and independence to blind…Read More
TSA’s 2018 Spring Break Travel Tips
TSA Blog — Ahhh, depending on what part of the country you’re in, there’s still a lot of cold weather to come, but spring break is in the air! Read More
Google Brings Free WiFi to Mexico
Travel Pulse — The California search giant is launching a network of more than 60 hotspots throughout the country. Read More
Asia’s Five Most Expensive Cities for Business Travel
Business Traveller — Whether its work expenses or your own personal budget, travelling for business can be an expensive endeavour. Hotel rooms, meals, and transport costs can all start to add up, and that’s before other expenses such as visas, currency exchange or amenities come into the mix. Read More
Airport to Have its Own City with Driverless Cars and Parachute Rides
USA Today — Travelers heading to Norway’s Oslo Airport will soon be able to spend their time in a 43-million-square-foot city adjacent to the airport. Read More
12 Things Flight Attendants Always Have With Them When They Fly
The Huffington Post — From lip balm to a bullet journal to a selfie stick…Read More
5 Networking Tips For Your Next Conference
Forbes — Here are 5 tips to network efficiently at your next conference, and make it all worth it. Read More
Ritz-Carlton Wraps Meeting Space Renovation in St. Louis
Successful Meetings — The Ritz-Carlton, St, Louis, has completed an extensive renovation of its meeting and event space. Read More
Miami's Reimagined Convention Center
Northstar Meetings Groups (video) — The $620 million renovation and expansion of the 60-year-old facility creates a multipurpose convention-center district that already is drawing locals… Explore it now! Read More
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