[ad_1] Alaska Airlines flyers can now book Starlux flights directly with the carrier, as well as earn and use Mileage Plan miles for flights. Alaska Airlines flyers now have one more partner for trans-Pacific flights from their headquarters in Seattle.   Alaska partner Starlux Airlines launched their inaugural service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to […]

[ad_1] Despegar has sold its destination management company BDExperience to World2Meet, the travel division of Iberostar Group, for an undisclosed amount. As part of the agreement, BDExperience will continue to supply destination services to Despegar in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. The news came as the Latin America-based online travel agency reported its second quarter […]

[ad_1] Skift Take The U.S. business travel recovery has been uneven. New York City? Thriving. San Francisco? Not so much. But the hotel manager giant Highgate sees signs for optimism. Sean O’Neill Highgate manages over 560 hotels with about 86,000 rooms, claiming to be the second-largest U.S. hotel management company after Marriott. Most of the […]

[ad_1] Representative Image Virtuoso, the global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, has drawn upon its extensive network of travel advisors, preferred partners and high-net-worth/ultra-high-net-worth clientele to determine what’s new and next in luxury travel, while also revealing the data and insights that prove it. Respected as the leading “Voice of Luxury” and industry trend […]

[ad_1] Neatly made hotel bed with 4 pillows. Both Hilton and Marriott are offering different promotions for frequent guests to earn more points for stays and purchasing points. Members of Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy now have extra ways to earn bonus points for their Fall 2024 travels.   Two new promotions are launching promotions […]

[ad_1] Blackstone Growth has acquired a majority stake in M3, a hotel accounting software specialist, for an undisclosed amount. Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), which represents 20,000 hotel owners and 60% of hotels across the United States, invested in M3 alongside Blackstone. The investment will accelerate the company’s growth. M3, which was founded in […]

[ad_1] Skift Take As Oyo keeps pushing forward in Europe, snapping up Checkmyguest and its affiliates drives home the company’s determination to carve out a spot in the global vacation rental market. Peden Doma Bhutia Looking to bolster its presence in the European short-term rental market, India-based hospitality company Oyo has acquired Paris-based rental management […]

[ad_1] Arindam C Bahel, General Manager, ​The Fern Brentwood Resort, Mussoorie   Discerningly conscious about sustainability, The Fern Brentwood Resort, Mussoorie ensures that it follows responsible hospitality. Apart from using paper straws and natural unbleached napkins made from 100% Agro Fiber Source, they also provide Alkaline water as an in-room amenity for all guests sealed in […]

[ad_1] Chicago, Illinois, USA – May 21, 2013: Southwest Airlines aircraft on the move with the Chicago skyline in the background. A Southwest Airlines based in St. Louis is facing theft charges after the airline claims he printed off flight vouchers before “receiving money” for them. A Southwest Airlines worker stands accused of printing out […]

[ad_1] It’s been nearly a year since Latin America super app Rappi kicked off its partnership with Marriott in Mexico, enabling loyalty members of both brands to link their accounts to earn and burn points for purchases through either brand. The integration has since extended to Rappi users in Colombia, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Argentina and […]