Travel

Technological and Political Factors Influencing the Landscape of Travel Deals – Image Credit Unsplash+    The proposed $570 million acquisition of CWT by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) is facing regulatory hurdles due to concerns about stifling competition, reduced customer choice, and potential dominance in technology platforms. In recent years, technology and politics have …

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Engaging Travellers to Embrace More Sustainable Behaviours – Image Credit Accor    A collaborative report by Accor, Booking.com and the University of Surrey presents innovative strategies in the hospitality sector to engage travelers in adopting sustainable behaviors by analyzing their emotional and physiological responses to sustainability messages. Accor, Booking.com and the University of Surrey have co-authored …

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CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for Hyatt Select, a new upper-midscale transient brand designed to meet the needs of modern travelers while delivering a cost-effective model for owners. The Hyatt Select brand will strengthen Hyatt’s upper-midscale presence by complementing Hyatt Studios, an extended-stay brand in the category, which marked the opening of its first …

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ATLANTA, Georgia—Crowne Plaza by IHG released its second whitepaper, Leading the Charge in Blended Travel. The report revealed a major shift in how people live and work since its 2022 report, particularly as companies embrace “returning to office” more broadly. Currently, 66 percent of U.S. and U.K. travelers actively combine business trips with personal leisure …

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CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for Hyatt Select, a new upper-midscale transient brand designed to meet the needs of modern travelers while delivering a cost-effective model for owners. The Hyatt Select brand will strengthen Hyatt’s upper-midscale presence by complementing Hyatt Studios, an extended-stay brand in the category, which marked the opening of its first …

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ATLANTA, Georgia—Crowne Plaza by IHG released its second whitepaper, Leading the Charge in Blended Travel. The report revealed a major shift in how people live and work since its 2022 report, particularly as companies embrace “returning to office” more broadly. Currently, 66 percent of U.S. and U.K. travelers actively combine business trips with personal leisure …

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Flywire Acquires Sertifi to Accelerate Travel Business — Photo by Sertifi Acquisition expands Flywire’s travel footprint into new subsegments of travel & hospitality, including large-scale branded hotels, luxury hotels, and boutique accommodations Sertifi augments Flywire’s travel payments technology with dedicated hotel software integrations into large, global Property Management Systems and Events & Catering systems to …

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US Travelers’ Lodging Preferences: Insights into Their Planning and Booking Patterns – Image Credit Pexels    Travelers in the US increasingly use online travel agencies for lodging bookings, with younger travelers under 55 showing a preference for these platforms. Social platforms play a significant role in lodging choices, particularly among frequent travelers who take six or …

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CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for Hyatt Select, a new upper-midscale transient brand designed to meet the needs of modern travelers while delivering a cost-effective model for owners. The Hyatt Select brand will strengthen Hyatt’s upper-midscale presence by complementing Hyatt Studios, an extended-stay brand in the category, which marked the opening of its first …

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ATLANTA, Georgia—Crowne Plaza by IHG released its second whitepaper, Leading the Charge in Blended Travel. The report revealed a major shift in how people live and work since its 2022 report, particularly as companies embrace “returning to office” more broadly. Currently, 66 percent of U.S. and U.K. travelers actively combine business trips with personal leisure …

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