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Hurricane-battered Florida back to normal
David - Sep 23, 2024
The Breakers Palm Beach re-opened for business after one hurricane forced an evacuation on 2 September, and the statewide tourism…
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Travel trends include third party planners
David - Sep 23, 2024
Consortium business is slowing as internet companies forge their way into the business travel market and groups are being handled…
Heathrow wins ‘best airport in Europe’
Ginny McGrath - Sep 23, 2024
British Airways scooped an impressive seven wins at the Business Traveller Awards, and Heathrow was a surprise winner in the…
‘Rubbery eggs are not good enough’
- Sep 23, 2024
The great British breakfast – or its hotel version, at least – has been condemned by a watchdog magazine. …
Active Hotels sold for £90m
Ginny McGrath - Sep 22, 2024
Active Hotels has been bought by US travel retailer Priceline for £90 million. The Cambridge-based online hotel agent will be…
VisitScotland.com defends its loss
Ginny McGrath - Sep 22, 2024
VisitScotland.com, the website selling accommodation in the country, has posted losses of over £2 million for the past year. But…
Hotel rates rising
David - Sep 21, 2024
What can travel managers expect from US hotel rates next year? A simple answer: higher prices. But not that much…
IHG to push direct sell
Ginny McGrath - Sep 20, 2024
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is launching a campaign to boost direct online bookings and promote its pledge to offer the…
US travel giant Cendant poised to buy Ramada
Phil Davies - Sep 16, 2024
Cendant Corporation’s hotel group has agreed to purchase Ramada International Hotels & Resorts from Marriott. The deal, which is expected…
TMCs find new role as business travellers book direct
Ginny McGrath - Sep 14, 2024
Business travellers are booking more travel online, but according to GBTA, travel management companies still have a role in making…
Cendant and Kimpton sign agreement
David - Sep 14, 2024
Cendant Travel Distribution Services and Kimpton Hotels announced a multi-year distribution and services agreement. The deal provides Kimpton’s nearly 40…
Hot hotel trends
David - Sep 14, 2024
What’s hot in hotel kitchens these days? Restaurant pampering is becoming as important as spas, says Bob Zappatelli, corporate director…
