[ad_1] Ascott launches a brand refresh of The Unlimited Collection to reinforce the latter’s global position as a curated selection of independent upscale hotels offering immersive cultural experiences. Indeed, in the past year alone, The Unlimited Collection tripled its portfolio to 11 properties within Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Ascott chief commercial officer Tan […]

[ad_1] International carriers are once again worried about an increased threat of violence in the Middle East and are adjusting routes to avoid Iran and are temporarily stopping flights into Tel Aviv. After Israel’s strike in Iran killing a Hamas leader, airlines are growing concerned of the outbreak of additional violence in the region.   […]

[ad_1] American Airlines has hit the headlines in the past year for driving through a new approach to distribution only to dial it back in June. The move, which was essentially about driving more business to online channels, provoked a huge backlash from the corporate travel community with travel management companies saying they would move […]

[ad_1] With a handful of notable exceptions, airline CEOs are a fairly measured bunch. So when you hear a chief executive predicting that “this will change everything,” it’s a good idea to pay attention.  The topic causing a stir among aviation leaders is artificial intelligence. From low-cost airlines to five-star flag carriers, companies across the […]

[ad_1] The Cathay Group (Cathay) has committed more than HK$100 billion in investments over the next seven years as part of its bold strategy to further elevate its customer experience, and strengthen Hong Kong’s international aviation hub status riding on the Three-Runway System. This encompasses major investments in its fleet, cabin products, lounges, and digital and sustainability […]

[ad_1] While Delta Air Lines is pushing all the blame for its meltdown on CrowdStrike, the IT company is pushing back saying they “reject any allegation” of misconduct that led to the flight issues. Is the CrowdStrike outage completely to blame for Delta Air Lines’ network meltdown which cancelled tens of thousands of flights in […]

[ad_1] Berlin-based travel artificial intelligence company YGO Trips has raised €2.5 million in funding, the company said. The company, founded in January 2023, focuses on an all-in-one approach to customizable travel booking with fair prices made possible by AI solutions. The user experience is meant to feel intuitive. Get a dose of digital travel in […]

[ad_1] Skift Take One startup fundraise this week — the largest yet this year — also outdid the top two deals in 2023 by GetYourGuide and Klook. Justin Dawes Four travel startups raised nearly $240 million this week, but one raise accounted for the vast majority of that. With a series D round of $225 […]

[ad_1] Commemorating India’s 78th Independence Day, Vistara – India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata group and Singapore Airlines, today, announced a network-wide ‘Freedom Sale’, applicable across all the three cabin classes – Economy, Premium Economy, and Business Class. This special sale offers Vistara customers the opportunity to make travel plans across the airline’s domestic as […]

[ad_1] A 14-year-old ATR 72 crashed near Sao Paulo on Friday, August 9, killing all 61 passengers on board. Authorities are investigating what caused the incident. Brazilian authorities are on scene of an aircraft crash ending with the death of 61 souls on board.   ABC News reports Voepass Flight 2257 has crashed near Sao […]