Full Video: JetBlue and Eurail Envision Seamless Transatlantic Travel
The “one ticket” dream isn’t just about convenience; it’s about rethinking the traveler journey from booking to return.
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Europe to the U.S.: the World’s Most Important Travel Corridor
The transatlantic corridor isn’t just a flight path—it’s the cultural and economic backbone of global travel.
Airbnb Adds Social Features to Experiences, Expands ‘Reserve Now, Pay Later’
Airbnb has a lot riding on its Experiences business. Adding a social feature is an incremental improvement, not a game changer.
Wyndham Debuts a Paid Loyalty Plan: $95 a Year for Discounts and Higher Status
Wyndham is monetizing the very concept of being a repeat hotel guest, while providing discounts on bookings with other travel suppliers. Expect the industry to watch this move closely.
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Scammer Targeting Event Planners Still on the Loose
A scammer with a deep understanding of how event planners work is still at it, exploiting the fast-paced nature of the industry and the trust that small firms place in clients. With tens of thousands of dollars at stake, planners must remain vigilant.
How One Tech Glitch Hit Travel: 4 Facts Show AWS’ Impact on Airlines, Hotels, and OTAs
If the AWS glitch showcased anything, it was how much of the travel industry depends on Amazon’s cloud business.
Waymo Launches Business Travel Program for Its Self-Driving Cars
Driverless rides are here; driverless adoption in corporate travel is likewise in its infancy.
Brand USA Targets 9 Countries with New Tourism Campaign Amid Travel Slump
Brand USA’s latest tourism campaign comes on the heels of a tough start to the year: an 80% cut in federal funding for the organization and the first decline in overseas visits in five years.
United Airlines Among Major Companies Hit by Amazon Web Outage
Amazon's cloud computing division quietly powers millions of websites and supporting tech platforms. Monday's outage highlights its enormous reach.
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Corneel’s Ordeal: Big Challenges Await Virgin Atlantic’s New CEO
Virgin Atlantic is getting a new captain, but can he steer the airline toward lasting profitability? As longtime CEO Shai Weiss prepares to step down, Corneel Koster inherits a carrier with a famous brand, deep-pocketed partners, but a shaky financial record. In this week’s feature story, we unpack the daunting to-do list awaiting Koster and his team.
American Airlines Rolls Out $350 Credit Card to Target Business and Leisure Travelers
When most airlines are focused on their most premium customers, American is launching a credit card that it hopes will attract loyal leisure flyers and business customers.
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Mandarin Oriental Set to Go Fully Private
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is set to go private as the controlling shareholder, Jardine Matheson, is in the process of acquiring the remaining 11.96%. Plus more hotel deal news.