American Express, Thai Airways and the United Nations signed a memorandum of understanding for a "corporate partnership program ," according to the United Nations Economic and Social...

United Airlines late last week followed American Airlines in announcing a $3.50 per-segment charge on bookings that flow through nonpreferred distribution channels. Absolved from the fees are bookings...

The end of global distribution system incentives for travel agencies is near. It is funny how this phrase leaves people with a sense of helplessness, but agency executives won't have to worry when it...

The proposed United and Continental airlines merger announced May 3 would create the world's largest carrier, help shrink industry capacity and perhaps push airfares higher. Long viewed by many airline...

Omni Hotels today launched a Web site that, in what it claims is an industry first, allows guests to check in through Web-enabled, mobile devices at every Omni hotel.

U.S. Bank debuted its own expense reporting tool for midsize companies this month as a bevy of other expense providers partnered with banks, online booking or technology providers to expand their...

Carlson Hotels Worldwide last month began a new marketing strategy, for the first time bundling its different brands to travel buyers and other customers. With the change, Carlson now has the same...

After Delta Air Lines jolted the industry two years ago by unveiling its 'SimpliFares' pricing initiative, many components of negotiated preferred agreements between carriers and corporate customers...

Southwest Airlines last week signed a distribution agreement with Galileo, offering its published fares and inventory not including exclusive Web fares to subscribers of the global distribution system....

Buyers could face slight delays in hotel negotiations this year and reluctance for multiyear deals as hoteliers wait to see how the economy pans out. Yet consultants warn against allowing too much of a...