Global air traffic demand grew in 2019, but at the slowest pace since 2009, said IATA.Airlines flew paying passengers 4.2% further in 2019 than they did in 2018, a metric known as revenue passenger miles. That’s compared with growth of…
Airlines and their bank partners are continuing to sweeten offers as they compete for new co-branded credit card customers.“It’s a very competitive space,” said Gary Leff of the website View From the Wing. “On the whole, I think we’ve seen…
The nascent domestic airline to be launched by JetBlue founder David Neeleman now has a real name: Breeze Airways. The airline plans to launch sometime this year.Breeze had been known by the placeholder name Moxy since plans for its creation…
The 1,845-passenger Carnival Magic next year will reposition from Miami to operate cruises from Europe, New York City and Port Canaveral, Fla.Carnival Cruise Line said that the Magic will sail from four cities and two continents in 2021, including two…
Dream Hotel Group is plotting Caribbean expansion via its By Dream Hotel Group collection. “By Dream Hotel Group is really a collection of lifestyle, independent hotels that may have had their own branding previously, or it may be an owner…
Reed Travel Exhibitions has launched Exceptional Experiences, a two-day conference and ideas showcase dedicated to experiential marketing and live events.The inaugural event will take place at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona from December 2nd-3rd, alongside its business events trade show,…
Atari has signed a deal with GSD Group to build video game-themed Atari Hotels in the United States.Following the signing, the first location is expected to break ground in Phoenix, Arizona, later this year.Atari hopes to build a unique lodging…
Koi Resort St. Kitts, Curio Collection by Hilton has opened, representing the brand’s debut on island and Koi Hospitality’s first entry into the hotel space.The 102-room oceanfront haven is the latest addition to St. Kitts’ growing hotel portfolio, having most…
The La Quinta by Wyndham flag has made its debut in the Europe with the opening of the 404-room La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul Gunesli.The move brings the brand to travellers outside of the Americas for the first time.La Quinta…
Football fans will travel the country this weekend to attend Super Bowl LIV in Miami, watching the San Francisco 49ers play the Kansas City Chiefs.Indeed, data indicates airports in Kansas City and California will see an increased number of travelers…
