USA | Renovations of the iconic Coral Sands hotel in Harbour Island are underway, with plans to reopen in December 2024. Coral Sands Hotel ..read more

USA | Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. has announced a cash dividend for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, of $0.08 per share of common ..read more

The USA | Airlines Reporting Corp. has announced that U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totalled USD $53 billion from January to June 2024 ..read more

UK | Boeing and Luxair have announced the European regional carrier is again ordering a new member of the 737 MAX family to power ..read more

SINGAPORE | Accor, together with executive travel managers and buyers from 17 leading international corporations, have launched the Accor Global Leadership Council.  The Accor ..read more

UK | Boeing and Qatar Airways have announced the Middle Eastern airline's order for 20 more 777-9 aircraft, the world's largest and most fuel-efficient twin-engine jet. The Qatar Airways order, which expands the carrier's 777X order book to nearly 100 aircraft, was finalised this year and listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website. The award-winning airline helped launch the 777X program and now has on order 60 777-9 passenger airplanes. Qatar Airways is also the inaugural launch customer for the 777-8 Freighter and has 34 of the next-generation cargo jet on order. "Qat ..read more

USA | With consumer demand for cruise vacations at historic levels, Carnival Corporation & plc has announced an order for three new ships. The new fleet is for its namesake Carnival Cruise Line brand for a new class of vessel, at nearly 230,000 gross registered tonnes. The agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri provides for the design, engineering, and construction of these liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered ships, which will be delivered in the summers of 2029, 2031 and 2033, respectively. "We are proud to be known as America's cruise line with tremendous guest loyalty and an out ..read more

Middle East | Dar Global has partnered with Marriott to develop a key part of its Aida Masterplan. Dar Global, the luxury international real estate developer, has announced the launch of Marriott Residences, paying homage to the hospitality giant's world-class standards of sophisticated living. Valued at USD 100,000,000, the development is anticipated to be one of the most sought-after addresses in Oman's spectacular golfing destination. To be managed by Marriott International, the Marriott Residences Aida, Oman, entail a collection of 224 units offering a choice of one, two, an ..read more

USA | IGT Solutions and AuxoAI have announced a strategic partnership to unlock productivity and profitability for clients in the Travel, Transportation, and Hospitality (TTH) industry. This collaboration marks the inception of IGTx, a new business unit within IGT Solutions that combines its existing Data and Digital strengths with AuxoAI's innovative IP, solution capabilities, and technology ecosystem relationships. The TTH industry holds the pole position in the modern world economy, contributing over USD 11Tn (10 percent + of the world's GDP). Recent advancements in Generative AI have posit ..read more

USA | Commonwealth Hotels, a Covington, Kentucky-based hotel management company, has announce the appointment of Jon Gustin as vice president of operations. In his new role, Jon Gustin will oversee the operational excellence and strategic growth initiatives of Commonwealth Hotels, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the hospitality industry. Jon Gustin joins Commonwealth Hotels with a distinguished career spanning over 15 years in various senior leadership positions. Most recently, Gustin served as the senior director of operations for Placemakr, where he ..read more