[ad_1] Image Source: American Airlines Insiders say American Airlines could ultimately cut their long-standing relationship with Barclays in favor of moving their credit card business to Citi. Are the in-flight offers (and flight attendant advertisements) for the Barclays American Airlines Aviator credit card go away in the near future?   CNBC reports the airlines is […]

[ad_1] Here’s our roundup of the people, product and partner news from the global travel industry this week. Amadeus, IndiGo Amadeus, a leading global travel technology company, and IndiGo, India’s largest airline, have announced a partnership to provide travel sellers with access to the airline’s NDC content via the Amadeus Travel Platform. With Amadeus’ 96% […]

[ad_1] Skift Take Oyo, based in India, has tried for years to gain traction in the U.S., but it has claimed that competitors have played hardball. It’s now betting that buying a network is its best way to gain scale fast. Sean O’Neill Oyo, the India-based hotel giant, has agreed to acquire the Motel 6 […]

[ad_1] As part of their premium product upgrades, JetBlue says they will open airport lounges in New York and Boston. Elite JetBlue and international Mint flyers will have a new perk to look forward to near the end of 2025.   The airline announced they will open their first airport lounges at New York’s John […]

[ad_1] Tours and activities technology startup TripAdmit has raised $1 million in funding led by DataOp. TripAdmit develops in-tour engagement solutions for tour guides, designed to streamline tipping and review collection. The company’s TipDirect app is a digital tipping solution that enables tour guides to receive tips directly through their mobile devices. By tapping a near field […]

[ad_1] Skift Take MGM Resorts is building its own “Dubai Sphere.” Though not linked to the Las Vegas Sphere, the hotelier says it will be just as exciting. Josh Corder Another ‘Sphere’ is landing on Earth, this time in Dubai. MGM Resorts is building its own “Dubai Sphere”, promised by CEO and president Bill Hornbuckle […]

[ad_1] The travel industry historically struggles with emerging trends and technologies, and the topic of payments is no exception. Throughout the globe, local payment methods provide competition and complexity for travel suppliers and intermediaries according to Phocuswright’s latest report on the topic The State of Global Travel Payments. These local solutions help promote more payment […]

[ad_1] Skift Take There is huge untapped potential in getting Americans to travel to Europe or the Middle East for lower prices on high-tech wellness services. Justin Dawes Health, wellness, and living longer: They could all have a travel component, and investor Greg O’Hara believes there’s money to be made. “We expect to make a […]

[ad_1] With no objections from the Departments of Justice or Transportation, Alaska Airlines has closed their merger with Hawaiian Airlines, putting into motion the 18-month process of uniting the two carriers. It’s official: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are now one company.   After the proposed merger did not receive friction from either the Justice […]

[ad_1] Corporate travel specialist Hotel Engine has landed $140 million in a Series C growth investment. Permira Growth Opportunities II led the investment in the United States-based company which is now valued at $2.1 billion. The company, which launched in 2015, plans to use the funding to support product development, including the launch of flight […]