IHG Extends Cancellation Waiver Globally, Other Hotel Chains Update PoliciesBy Donna M. AiroldiInterContinental Hotels Group is waiving cancellation fees for existing and new bookings at all IHG hotels globally for stays through April 30, 2020,... KEEP READING
U.S. Ban on EU Travelers Makes Outlook Grim for AirlinesBy Michael B. BakerThe Trump administration's month-long travel ban on European visitors significantly has worsened the prognosis for survival of major global airlines... KEEP READING
U.S. to Suspend Travel from EU's Schengen Area for 30 DaysBy Chris DavisPresident Donald Trump in an address Wednesday night announced that the U.S. would suspend "all travel from Europe to the United States for the next 30... KEEP READING
India Suspends Visas for a MonthBy Michael B. BakerIndia is suspending visas for entry into the country as of noon GMT on Friday until April 15, the Ministry of Health announced.... KEEP READING
GBTA Survey: Sharp Increase in International Business Travel SuspensionsBy Dawit HabtemariamCorporate suspensions or cancellations especially of international business travel in the past two weeks have increased sharply due to the coronavirus... KEEP READING
U.S. Carriers Further Cut Domestic Capacity Amid Covid-19 FearsBy Michael B. BakerUnited Airlines is deepening its planned domestic capacity cuts as Delta Air Lines and American Airlines on Tuesday each announced its own capacity... KEEP READING
Airlines Continue to Manage Against Covid-19 FalloutBy Michael B. BakerAirlines are continuing to adjust policies and schedules amid cratering demand as Covid-19 outbreak fears intensify. ... KEEP READING
Hotels Again Modify Cancellation Polices, Loyalty Programs Amid OutbreakBy Donna M. AiroldiWith more destinations throughout the world declaring states of emergency due to the coronavirus' spread, several hotel companies have further eased... KEEP READING
Button Up Your OBT as Coronavirus Bears DownBy Serko CEO Darrin GraftonThe global spread of the coronavirus has underscored the responsibility of travel managers to ensure the health and well-being of traveling employees.... KEEP READING
Flybe Collapse Poses Challenge for Regional ConnectivityBy Molly DysonWith the recent news of the collapse of Flybe, many across the U.K. are now questioning what the carrier's demise means for regional connectivity.... KEEP READING
Uber Has Been Adding Surcharges in London to Increase Electric Vehicle AdoptionBy Dawit HabtemariamUber since April 2019 has been adding a per-mile surcharge of 15 pence to rides in London in an effort to speed up electric vehicle adoption in the... KEEP READING
Flybe Shuts DownBy Michael B. BakerU.K. carrier Flybe entered administration on Thursday, abruptly ending operations and grounding all flights.... KEEP READING
Despite Brexit, New High-Speed Rail Service Offers U.K. Closer European TiesBy Mark FraryIt is just over 25 years since the U.K. forever became connected to the European mainland by rail, after the first Eurostar services to Paris and... KEEP READING
Kempinski to Add 6,000 Hotel Rooms Via Beijing Tourism Group PartnershipBy Donna M. AiroldiThe Switzerland-based luxury hotel company Kempinski announced that it is adding 6,000 rooms in Beijing through a joint venture with the Beijing Tourism... KEEP READING
U.S. Carriers Deepen Asia Service Suspensions, Waive More Change FeesBy Michael B. BakerDelta Air Lines and American Airlines each have further cut service to Asia, and United Airlines has begun waiving change fees against weaker demand... KEEP READING
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