French hospitality giant Accor’s recently announced partnership with Ennismore can be seen as agility in the face of adversity. Or an early example of Covid-inspired mergers-and-acquisition acti…
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Qatar Airways to add Seattle flights next spring
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of four weekly flights to Seattle from March 15th.The service will be operated by Qatar Airways’ state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 featuring 36 seats in the…
United debuts contactless customer service at airports
United Airlines customers at Chicago O’Hare and Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental airports can now communicate with customer service representatives through their mobile devices, elim…
Airbnb shares more than double in price in long-awaited IPO
Airbnb proved its resilience in a year that has upended global travel. Now it needs to prove to investors that it sees more growth ahead.The San Francisco-based home sharing company made a triumphant …
Montana appointed treasurer with American Airlines
American Airlines has promoted Meghan Montana to vice president and treasurer.In her expanded role, Montana will be responsible for the airline’s treasury activities, including corporate finance…
Royal Caribbean: More than 150,000 people applied for test sailings
Royal Caribbean International said that more than 150,000 consumers have so far expressed interest in taking part in the line’s simulation sailings.Royal last month invited past guests to apply …
Southwest warns 7,000 staff of possible furloughs in 2021
Southwest Airlines has formally warned nearly 7,000 employees that they face involuntary furloughs in the early spring unless their unions can reach an agreement with management for temporary wage cut…
Swan Hellenic gives a virtual tour of its first ship
Swan Hellenic released a virtual tour of what its first newbuild ship will look like when it debuts next year.The reborn cruise brand is building three expedition ships at Helsinki Shipyard in Finland…
Atlas Ocean Voyages to offer private jet to its Antarctica cruises
Atlas Ocean Voyages will provide private jet service to passengers on its 2021 and 2022 Antarctica itineraries, to bring them from Orlando to Ushuaia, Argentina.The start-up cruise brand, which will l…
St. Regis coming to Chicago
Marriott International is bringing its St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand to Chicago.The luxury hotel will be part of a new 101-story development in downtown Chicago’s Lakeshore East neighborh…