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A total of 365 deals (mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and venture financing deals) were announced in the travel and tourism sector globally during the first half (H1) of 2023, which was a decline of 38.8% compared to 596 deals announced during the same period in the previous year, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and …

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Laura Ingraham denounces Democrats for being more willing to gladhand China than cooperate with Republicans for the sake of American citizens on “The Ingraham Angle.” LAURA INGRAHAM: Any random Trump voter is far more dangerous to mankind than the despotic regime in China ever could be. Now, they’d much rather deal with President Xi and …

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House Republicans have successfully passed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would block the Pentagon from reimbursing military members who have to travel out of state to undergo an abortion. The amendment, which passed on a 221-213 vote, was rejected by all but one Democratic member of the House—Texas Congressman Henry …

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We’re excited to introduce a game-changing tool for managers and decision-makers in the hotel and travel industry. We launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) consultant, powered by OpenAI’s state-of-the-art ChatGPT-4, extensively trained on business subjects, including economics, revenue management, customer psychology, marketing, tech, data, and analytics. This digital companion stands at the intersection of tradition and …

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A total of 365 deals (mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and venture financing deals) were announced in the travel and tourism sector globally during the first half (H1) of 2023, which was a decline of 38.8% compared to 596 deals announced during the same period in the previous year, reveals GlobalData, a leading data and …

Travel and Tourism Sector Deal Activity Down by 38.8% YoY in H1 2023, Reveals GlobalData Read More »

As someone who travels frequently, Denise Smith, a San Francisco Bay Area resident, was thrilled to learn this spring about Frontier Airlines’ GoWild all-you-can-fly pass. For a flat fee of $699, the GoWild pass allowed her to fly anywhere — domestic or international — for three months at a time. Smith believed she’d be able …

Passengers complain they can’t find flights with Frontier’s all-you-can-fly pass. Here’s how it actually works. Read More »

Three Transportation Security Administration officers at Miami International Airport were arrested last week for allegedly stealing from travelers. Court records show 20-year-old Josue Gonzalez, 22-year-old Elizabeth Fuster and 33-year-old Labarrius Williams were arrested on July 6 on charges of organized schemes to defraud. The officers were captured on surveillance video conspiring to distract passengers and …

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While you don’t get your mount until you reach Act 4 of Diablo 4, they still play an essential role in the game. For starters, they are simply the easiest way to travel between quests and other objectives. Also, mounts also have some of the rarest drops in Diablo 4 in the form of Mount …

All Mount Armor in Diablo 4 & how to get them Read More »

In the era of food delivery within minutes, on-demand transportation, and social media algorithms that determine customized entertainment options, it’s clear that people insist on having personalized, efficient experiences. Similarly, today’s travelers expect personalized, frictionless experiences and easy communication with their chosen hotels. As the SVP of Technology and Delivery, I have spent my career …

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Due to constricted business travel during the Fourth of July, U.S. hotel performance fell from the previous week and showed weaker year-over-year comparisons, according to STR‘s latest data through 8 July. 2-8 July 2023 (percentage change from comparable week in 2022): Occupancy: 61.8% (-2.3%) Average daily rate (ADR): US$155.81 (+1.2%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): …

STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 8 July Read More »