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Kolter Hospitality promotes Katherine Beja-McLennan to Area Director of Sales and Marketing - TravelDailyNews International traveldailynews.com

Kolter Hospitality promotes Katherine Beja-McLennan to Area Director of Sales and Marketing - TravelDailyNews International

Katherine Beja-McLennan has led the sales & marketing team of the award-winning Hyatt Centric Las Olas since it opened its doors back in April of 2020, proving to be an integral part of its growth throughout the years.

Feb 20, 2023 Read more →
HotelPORT announces global partnership with GIATA - TravelDailyNews International traveldailynews.com

HotelPORT announces global partnership with GIATA - TravelDailyNews International

With PropertyVIEW Content Verification Services, hotel owners, management companies, chains, and independents can easily audit and monitor the accuracy of their property's descriptive content, amenities, and photos on channels that drive the most vis

Feb 20, 2023 Read more →
The Ritz-Carlton, Amman ends its first year on a high note - TravelDailyNews International traveldailynews.com

The Ritz-Carlton, Amman ends its first year on a high note - TravelDailyNews International

The arrival of the luxury brand in Jordan is part of the progressive Royal Vision, so deputizing for His Majesty King Abdullah, His Royal Highness Crown prince Hussein inaugurated The Ritz-Carlton, Amman on May 31, 2022.

Feb 20, 2023 Read more →
Aviation veteran Paul Brown joins SSP America Business Development team - TravelDailyNews International traveldailynews.com

Aviation veteran Paul Brown joins SSP America Business Development team - TravelDailyNews International

Brown joins brands team renowned for bringing a ‘taste of place’ to North American airports.

Feb 20, 2023 Read more →
Global Hotel Alliance reports 2022 results, room revenue and nights exeeding pre-pandemic levels in Q4 - TravelDailyNews International traveldailynews.com

Global Hotel Alliance reports 2022 results, room revenue and nights exeeding pre-pandemic levels in Q4 - TravelDailyNews International

Total revenue hits US$1.4 billion, a 60% increase over 2021, and ahead of 2019 by Q4; Cross-brand revenue rockets to US$168 million in 2022, 25% ahead of 2019. UAE takes top spot as most preferred stay destination in 2022, followed by Spain and Thailand.

Feb 20, 2023 Read more →
Jayride completes AirportShuttles.com acquisition and integration - TravelDailyNews International traveldailynews.com

Jayride completes AirportShuttles.com acquisition and integration - TravelDailyNews International

Positive outlook as Jayride positions to capitalise on 2H FY23 including US and Europe summer peak season, continued Asian market reopening, and optimisations to grow net revenue per trip.

Feb 20, 2023 Read more →
Plant Club, London’s First Italian Vegan, Gluten-Free Restaurant forbes.com

Plant Club, London’s First Italian Vegan, Gluten-Free Restaurant

London’s very first Italian gluten-free, plant-based restaurant and natural wine bar proves that meat-free cuisine can be excellent and exciting.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Leave Your Heart In San Francisco At Cavallo Point, The Lodge At The Golden Gate forbes.com

Leave Your Heart In San Francisco At Cavallo Point, The Lodge At The Golden Gate

I left my heart in San Francisco, too, Tony.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Il Fiorista: Italian Cuisine With A Floral Twist forbes.com

Il Fiorista: Italian Cuisine With A Floral Twist

Il Fiorista (in Italian, "the florist") is a unique restaurant, boutique, and educational center located in the NoMad neighborhood of Manhattan.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Biking In Europe Is About To Get Even Better forbes.com

Biking In Europe Is About To Get Even Better

A new resolution – just passed by the European Parliament – aims to double cycling on the continent in coming years.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Via Carota Launches A Line Of Ready-To-Pour Craft Cocktails forbes.com

Via Carota Launches A Line Of Ready-To-Pour Craft Cocktails

The duo behind the celebrated New York City restaurant has released a new line of classic craft cocktails you can pour at home.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Spring Travel To Switzerland: Where To Go And What To Do In 2023 forbes.com

Spring Travel To Switzerland: Where To Go And What To Do In 2023

Spring is just around the corner in Switzerland, a time when relatively few people think of visiting. If only they knew.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico To Debut On CNN forbes.com

Eva Longoria: Searching For Mexico To Debut On CNN

Multi-talented Eva Longoria will be Host and Executive Producer of Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico, a new CNN Original food-centric travel series

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Food Network’s Robert Irvine On Staying Fit While Traveling And Private Jets forbes.com

Food Network’s Robert Irvine On Staying Fit While Traveling And Private Jets

Food Network's Robert Irvine shares how he has built a business empire, traveling 345 days per year, all while staying it top shape.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Be In The Know: Secret Hotel Passwords, An All-Vegan Marriott And Lunar Beach Parties forbes.com

Be In The Know: Secret Hotel Passwords, An All-Vegan Marriott And Lunar Beach Parties

In the waning months of winter, hotels straddle the line between offering popular winter amenities while also preparing new offerings for spring. From secret passwords that yield prizes to desserts shaped like designer shoes or handbags, these hotels have

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Hawaiian Airlines Comeback Strategy: Big Planes, Big Plans forbes.com

Hawaiian Airlines Comeback Strategy: Big Planes, Big Plans

With new Boeing 787s and an Amazon deal, Hawaiian Airlines is coming back strong after COVID-19 slashed tourism to Hawaii for two years.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	ITB Berlin returns in-person for first time since 2019 | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

ITB Berlin returns in-person for first time since 2019 | PhocusWire

ITB Berlin returns to Messe Berlin March 7 to 9 with travel tech providers from more than 30 countries.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	Online travel agencies gain hotel booking ground in 2022 | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Online travel agencies gain hotel booking ground in 2022 | PhocusWire

SiteMinder has crunched data from more than 100 million reservations last year to reveal Booking.com as the most popular booking channel across its Top 12 lists.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	how chatgpt transform the travel industry | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

how chatgpt transform the travel industry | PhocusWire

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  	TBO acquires 100% stake in Bookabed | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

TBO acquires 100% stake in Bookabed | PhocusWire

Founded in 2004, Bookabed will remain under the leadership of CEO Karl Tyrrell CEO.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	How ChatGPT will transform the travel industry - a PhocusWire LinkedIn Audio event | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

How ChatGPT will transform the travel industry - a PhocusWire LinkedIn Audio event | PhocusWire

Join us for PhocusWire's debut LinkedIn Audio Event as we discuss this topic with Microsoft's Shane O'Flaherty, Expedia Group's Rajesh Naidu and Kayak co-founder Paul English.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	Could flying taxis leave hotels up in the air? | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Could flying taxis leave hotels up in the air? | PhocusWire

Hoteliers take note: The advent of eVTOL could mean dozens of points of departure and arrival in a city instead of just one major airport.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	Viator accounted for more than one-third of Tripadvisor’s revenue in 2022 | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Viator accounted for more than one-third of Tripadvisor’s revenue in 2022 | PhocusWire

Viator brought in $493 million in revenue in 2022, up 168% year-over-year, and more than half the $966 million in revenue brought in by Tripadvisor Core.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	Airbnb’s Brian Chesky: Earnings point to “exciting year” for travel | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Airbnb’s Brian Chesky: Earnings point to “exciting year” for travel | PhocusWire

Tuesday's earnings report capped a year of record-setting financials for Airbnb, which finished 2022 with its head count down 5% compared to 2019 but revenue up 75%. 

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	Hotelbeds sets up innovation lab with Wayra | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Hotelbeds sets up innovation lab with Wayra | PhocusWire

The two companies plan to work together, as well as with startups, over the next 15 months, to uncover technology that changes how we travel.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	B2B mobility platform Transferz secures €6.5M to fuel expansion | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

B2B mobility platform Transferz secures €6.5M to fuel expansion | PhocusWire

Founded in 2020, Transferz works with local transportation providers and operates in the background, allowing travel brands to offer its mobility product in their own branding.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	Tripadvisor CEO outlines new three-prong strategy | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Tripadvisor CEO outlines new three-prong strategy | PhocusWire

New CEO Matt Goldberg provided details of the strategy, describing the overarching concept as creating a “modern media marketplace for travel.”

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	Transit tech leader Via raises $110M to boost public mobility | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Transit tech leader Via raises $110M to boost public mobility | PhocusWire

Via's transit tech products are used by more than 600 communities around the globe to expand access to efficient, equitable, and sustainable public transportation. 

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	Data and personalization business BD4 shutting up shop | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Data and personalization business BD4 shutting up shop | PhocusWire

A statement from Dnata Travel and BD4’s founders says the decision was made following a strategic and commercial review looking at market conditions and growth prospects.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	Blueground acquires furnished rental company Travelers Haven | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Blueground acquires furnished rental company Travelers Haven | PhocusWire

The combined organization will employ more than 1,200 people and is expected to reach $600 million in revenue this year. 

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	Kayak co-founder prepares to launch hotel reviews and booking in new app | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Kayak co-founder prepares to launch hotel reviews and booking in new app | PhocusWire

Paul English says his goal is to have restaurant, hotel and event reviews and bookings available in the Deets app for 15 cities across the United States by the end of 2023.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	Dance lands €12M for micromobility subscription push | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Dance lands €12M for micromobility subscription push | PhocusWire

The equity is led by HV Capital, Eurazeo and BlueYard, which are all existing investors.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
  	Ixigo invests $3.1M in electric bus startup FreshBus | PhocusWire  phocuswire.com

Ixigo invests $3.1M in electric bus startup FreshBus | PhocusWire

The seed round will go towards the launch of the inter-city electric bus service across India.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
JetBlue Brings Back $49 1-day Sale and More Savings to Wrap Up Week of Deals travelandleisure.com

JetBlue Brings Back $49 1-day Sale and More Savings to Wrap Up Week of Deals

JetBlue concludes its week of birthday week sales with another 1-day deal and more.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Amsterdam to Ban Smoking Marijuana Outside in Red Light District This Year travelandleisure.com

Amsterdam to Ban Smoking Marijuana Outside in Red Light District This Year

Amsterdam is banning smoking marijuana out in the open in its popular red light district in an effort to clean up the atmosphere.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
You Can Score a Free Drink If You're Flying Southwest on Valentine's Day — Plus More Perks All Month Long travelandleisure.com

You Can Score a Free Drink If You're Flying Southwest on Valentine's Day — Plus More Perks All Month Long

Southwest Airlines is celebrating Valentine's Day with special perks for passengers and members of their loyalty program all month.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
John Stamos Will Be on Board This Beach Boys Cruise Next Month travelandleisure.com

John Stamos Will Be on Board This Beach Boys Cruise Next Month

Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Pearl, will be hosting the "Beach Boys Good Vibrations Cruise" with special guest John Stamos on board.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Spirit's Valentine's Day Sale Has $44 Flights Until Tomorrow travelandleisure.com

Spirit's Valentine's Day Sale Has $44 Flights Until Tomorrow

Spirit Airlines is getting into the loving spirit with a Valentine’s Day sale that has flights starting as low as $44 each way.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
It Just Got Easier to Fly to Dublin With These Returning Routes From American Airlines travelandleisure.com

It Just Got Easier to Fly to Dublin With These Returning Routes From American Airlines

American Airlines is restarting three of its popular transatlantic routes, which will provide over 1,000 daily seats between the United States and Dublin, Ireland.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Singapore Just Relaxed Its COVID-19 Entry Protocol — What to Know travelandleisure.com

Singapore Just Relaxed Its COVID-19 Entry Protocol — What to Know

Singapore just lifted it's pre-departure COVID-19 testing protocol as well as its mask mandate on public transportation.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
It Just Got Easier to Get to London With These 2 Routes Out of Florida travelandleisure.com

It Just Got Easier to Get to London With These 2 Routes Out of Florida

Passengers will soon have the option to travel from Florida to London via two new routes, thanks to budget airline Norse Atlantic Airways.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
This Owl That Escaped From the Central Park Zoo Has Turned Into an NYC Celebrity — Here's Why travelandleisure.com

This Owl That Escaped From the Central Park Zoo Has Turned Into an NYC Celebrity — Here's Why

Flaco, an owl who escaped a vandalized cage in New York’s Central Park Zoo, is on the hunt, and thriving, according to updates from the zoo’s staff.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
How to Visit the Oldest Surviving Schoolhouse Dedicated to Teaching Black Students in the U.S. travelandleisure.com

How to Visit the Oldest Surviving Schoolhouse Dedicated to Teaching Black Students in the U.S.

The Bray-Digges House has been relocated to nearby Colonial Williamsburg.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Thailand Will Start Collecting Tourist Fee in June — What to Know travelandleisure.com

Thailand Will Start Collecting Tourist Fee in June — What to Know

Thailand’s Tourist Fee Will Finally Go into Effect June 1 — What It Will Be Used For

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
U2 to Perform for the First Time in 4 Years in a New Las Vegas Venue Opening This Fall travelandleisure.com

U2 to Perform for the First Time in 4 Years in a New Las Vegas Venue Opening This Fall

U2 will be performing at the highly-anticipated Las Vegas venue MSG Sphere for a concert series this fall.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
This City in California Is Essentially Banning Cruise Ships — Here's How travelandleisure.com

This City in California Is Essentially Banning Cruise Ships — Here's How

The city of Monterey in California has effectively banned cruise ships after voting to terminate city services for them.

Feb 19, 2023 Read more →
Leaving California Can Cut Your Taxes, But Be Careful forbes.com

Leaving California Can Cut Your Taxes, But Be Careful

If you are in California for more than nine months, you are presumed to be a resident, and more than six months usually means that too. Moving sounds easy, but you might say so long to California taxes, and hello residency audit. It pays to know what you

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →
Forbes Travel Guide’s 35 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings Of 2023 forbes.com

Forbes Travel Guide’s 35 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings Of 2023

From Boston to Bali, here are the year’s hottest new hotels.

Feb 13, 2023 Read more →

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