Accor’s chief digital officer talks distribution, direct bookings and loyalty
Like most of the large hotel groups, Accor has embarked on a digital transformation in recent years that cuts across the entire organization. The France-based group, which operates more than 5,600 properties, is currently implementing a new central reservation system (CRS) and a new revenue management system and continues to improve
Delta Air Lines announces new route to Kona, Hawaii
Delta Air Lines is adding a 17th route from the U.S. mainland to Hawaii this coming winter — and is connecting its Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) hub with a new Hawaiian island in the process. This December, Delta will launch new nonstop service from SLC to Ellison Onizuka
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22 Best Bars in Boston: Speakeasies, Natural Wine, Sports Bars, and More
Boston is a global capital of education, healthcare, and history. But we’d like to argue there’s something a little less lofty that this great American city should be known for, too: its iconic bars. Let’s not forget that the Boston Tea Party which fomented the American Revolution began (allegedly) over
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Fire Shuts Down LHR, Disrupting Hundreds of Thousands of Passengers
A fire on March 20 has shut down Heathrow Airport in the United Kingdom. Heathrow said the closure would last until 11:59 p.m. local time on March 21. The disruptions are expected to last for days. Prepare for flight disruptions worldwide as England’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) closed following a fire,
CEO Spotlight: Pere Vallès of Exoticca
Exoticca Pere Valles joined Exoticca as CEO in 2015 and the company has since grown from 50 to 500 employees. Previously he held leadership roles in the software space as well as the chief financial officer position at a Nasdaq-listed telecommunications company. Exoticca raised €25 million in venture debt earlier
How I maximize reward travel at independent hotels and vacation rentals
There are many great reasons to stay at independent hotels and vacation rentals. Unfortunately, the ease of earning rewards on these stays is not one of them — or so you might think. Over the years, I’ve enjoyed a variety of unforgettable stays and picked up several tricks to maximize
20 Best Airbnbs in Tokyo for 2025
Finding a place to stay among Tokyo’s vast network of streets and towering buildings takes some guidance. Though the city is known for its world-class hotels, like Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills and the newly-opened Tokyo Edition, Ginza, don’t rule out vacation rentals just yet. Airbnbs provide a pathway to neighborhoods
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Frontier Airlines Is Offering Free Flights for Friends—What to Know
Frontier Airlines recently launched a Friends Fly Free promotion. Members of the airline’s Discount Den program can get free round trips for companions on bookings made through March 23, 2025. The discount airline has been rolling out deals to welcome new customers. A friendly getaway just got cheaper. Frontier Airlines
Majority of business travelers would let AI book travel elements
With the rise of agentic artificial intelligence, the idea of letting an AI assistant book travel is becoming more normalized. And the majority of business travelers claim they would be happy with that according to a new study from Amadeus Hospitality entitled “Travel Dreams.” The report revealed 54% of business travelers would
Royal Caribbean cruise ships by age — newest to oldest
What’s the newest Royal Caribbean cruise ship? It might seem like a strange question to ask, but it’s something that matters if you’re in the market for a Royal Caribbean cruise. The newest Royal Caribbean ship is typically also the Royal Caribbean ship with the most bells and whistles and
