STARTUP STAGE: Mendel wants to be the go-to corporate travel platform for Latin America
Mendel Mendel provides a centralized platform for tracking expenses and travel booking that is tailored to companies in Latin America. Founded in 2021 and based in Mexico City, the company works with clients including Mercado Libre, McDonald’s and FEMSA. What is your 30-second pitch to investors? Mendel is an all-in-one
How to redeem your Delta SkyMiles for maximum value
Since Delta Air Lines eliminated its award charts in 2015, the SkyMiles program has become notably more unpredictable and, at times, outrageously expensive. With business-class flights on long-haul routes often priced at over 450,000 SkyMiles, it’s understandable to feel like your SkyMiles balance holds little value. But if you have
33 Best February Travel Deals: Save Up to 50% on Cruises, Hotels, and Tours
February is the perfect time to book a last-minute getaway or get ahead on planning your spring break trip. This month, there are tons of amazing travel deals to take advantage of, whether you’re seeking a warm island vacay or an exhilarating ski weekend. Book a trip with Exoticca and
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Park Hyatt New York Debuts the Manhattan Suite—See Inside
On the 25th floor of the Park Hyatt New York, the living room of the brand-new Manhattan Suite is one of the more lavish places I’ve gathered my family to watch an Eagles playoff game. With windows nearly 18 feet high, a sculpture by An Te Lu; curving pink Vladimir
Cybersecurity wake-up call: New risks and vulnerabilities in hospitality
A new year often brings a surge in bookings that engage the hospitality industry’s interconnected services, including hotel reservations, flights and car rentals. But while we settle into the start of 2025, cybercriminals are just heating up. While integrated services create a better customer experience, it also opens up the
AAdvantage miles redemptions on JetSmart coming ‘very soon’
American Airlines and its budget airline partner JetSmart are working out the details to bring AAdvantage miles redemptions to the South American carrier. The airlines have faced “some challenges” rolling out AAdvantage as JetSmart’s loyalty program, said Victor Mejia, chief commercial officer of JetSmart, at the Routes Americas conference in
Presidents Day Sales 2025: 51 Best Deals for Travelers
Lululemon: Lululemon’s We Made Too Much section is full of discounts on editor favorites, including its high-rise leggings, light support tank top, V-Neck sports bras, and more. Lululemon Fast and Free High-Rise Thermal 28″ Tight Macy’s: From apparel and shoes to big-ticket items like sectionals and mattresses, Macy’s is the
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This European Airline With Hotel-like First-class Suites Is Adding Flights to 3 More U.S. Cities
The German airline Lufthansa has announced additional routes that will have their new in-flight experience known as Allegris, which included an overhaul of economy, premium economy, business, and first-class cabins. The lucky routes getting access to the refreshed interiors are Munich to San Diego (starting March 30) and New York-Newark
Scandinavian airline market excels, but risks remain
Following a delayed pandemic recovery for the airline segment across Denmark, Norway and Sweden, airline seat capacity increased dramatically in 2023. This expanded capacity helped to fuel 26% growth in gross bookings according to Phocuswright’s research report Scandinavia Travel Market Report 2023-2027, far more than any other travel segment. The
JetBlue turns 25: On board the celebratory anniversary flight
Rewind a quarter-century, and it was an unglamorous time for air travel in the U.S. Some two decades after Congress deregulated the industry, gone were the glory days of inflight service at the likes of Pan Am; few passengers held rosy views of the large network airlines, from Delta, American
