IATA: Terrorism & Brexit Will Stymie Global Air Demand GrowthBy Michael B. BakerGlobal air travel demand increased 4.6 percent year over year in May, outpaced by a 5.5 percent growth in capacity, according to the International Air... KEEP READING
United States-Havana Flights Are InBy Amanda MetcalfThe U.S. Department of Transportation has tentatively approved eight U.S. airlines to fly United States-Havana flights as diplomatic relations between... KEEP READING
EU Payment Initiatives in Light of BrexitGoldSpring Consulting partner Neil Hammond said Brexit would not affect corporate cards, as the United Kingdom already uses the pound, as opposed to the... KEEP READING
Airlines Still Waiving Change Fees for Istanbul TravelBy Michael B. BakerAlthough Istanbul Ataturk Airport has resumed operations, carriers are still allowing passengers traveling to the airport over the next few days to... KEEP READING
CWT: Prepare for a Tough 2018 RFP Season with Marriott/StarwoodBy Julie SickelDuring the 2016 corporate hotel request for proposal season, Marriott International declined to bid 18 percent of the time, twice as often as Hilton... KEEP READING
ANA Will Connect New York & Chicago to HanedaBy Michael B. BakerOn Oct. 30, Japanese carrier ANA's daily direct service from each Chicago O'Hare International Airport and New York's John F. Kennedy International... KEEP READING
Flights Have Resumed in IstanbulBy Michael B. BakerService resumed at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport on Wednesday, a day after a terrorist attack that killed 41 people and injured 239, according to the... KEEP READING
Breaking: Turkish Airport BombedBy Elizabeth WestUPDATED 9:45 AM EDT: Revised reports put the number killed at 41 and the number injured at 239.... KEEP READING
U.S. to Hold Informal Discussions over Gulf Carrier AllegationsBy Michael B. BakerU.S. government officials will meet with the governments of Qatar and the United Arab Emirates next month to discuss allegations from some U.S. carriers... KEEP READING
U.K. Hotels' Brexit ThreatsBy Julie SickelWeakness in the economy translates into weakness in the hotel industry. That could spell trouble for hoteliers in the United Kingdom following last... KEEP READING
Maritz Global Events Adds First Canadian PartnerBy Amanda MetcalfBond Brand Loyalty, based in Toronto, has joined the Maritz Global Meetings Network, expanding Maritz Global Events’ meetings planning service to... KEEP READING
London Car Service Addison Lee Gains Global Reach with Tristar AcquisitionBy Michael B. BakerLondon-based chauffeured transportation supplier Addison Lee has acquired Tristar Worldwide. The acquisition will create a combined fleet of nearly... KEEP READING
Canada Lifts Visa Requirements for Mexican TravelersBy Elizabeth WestCanadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the government’s intention to lift the visa requirement for Mexicans traveling into Canada... KEEP READING
EU Approves the Marriott-Starwood MergerBy Julie SickelThe European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has approved the merger between Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts.... KEEP READING
Uncertainty Rules as Business Travel Industry Sorts Through Brexit ImplicationsBy Elizabeth WestTravel industry players are gathering their wits as news of the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union sinks in. The immediate impact on... KEEP READING
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