Author: Sophia Rodriguez
As we enter the third quarter of 2024, the business travel industry is expected to see significant growth. While traveling both domestically and internationally, we have noticed an increase in business travelers at most of the airports we frequent. Everyone thought that business travel would decline with several remote communication platforms introduced during the pandemic, but that did not happen. When it comes to business, basic communication, information exchange, online calls and emails are useful. For non-basic business interactions, face-to-face meetings are more valuable. Speaking of data, a GBTA study predicts that business travel spending will surpass $1 trillion by…
Brian Kelly breaks down the news from the International Air Transport Association.viaJune 4, 2024, 10:29am ET• 5 min readAviation industry executives gathered in Dubai this week for the International Air Transport Association's annual general meeting and said airfares are set to keep rising in the coming months despite record revenue forecasts.The trade group's price forecast, first reported by The Associated Press, said global inflation and a long recovery from the widespread groundings during the pandemic, as well as additional costs and expenses, including higher fuel prices, will push up passenger ticket prices in part.Passengers wait to board inside the terminal…
A judge on Tuesday denied an Antelope Valley woman's motion to modify the terms of her release on federal charges that she raised more than $13.5 million from at least 1,000 investors for her beverage company and spent much of it on casinos, luxury items and home rentals.Lupe L. Rose, 54, of Palmdale, is charged with 38 counts of securities fraud and one count of making false statements to federal investigators, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.Rose pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in Los Angeles federal court in February, and a judge ordered him released on $20,000 bail. His…
They say arriving at your destination is half the fun. I usually don't agree. When I travel, I want to get there as quickly as possible and make the most of my time there. But when I set sail on the Celebrity Edge on its maiden voyage from Seattle to Alaska, the journey was the fun for me.Looking up at the snow-capped mountains from the ship's floor-to-ceiling windows and observing the wildlife in the icy waters below, I was captivated by the famed “Last Frontier” and realized that on an Alaskan cruise, the journey is the destination itself.Here's what travelers…
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Hotel industry leaders at a recent conference in New York said U.S. business travel, while clearly not what it was pre-pandemic, is rebounding strongly. The New York University International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference found that companies, from small businesses to large corporations, are booking more domestic travel and paying more for it than they did pre-pandemic. Hyatt Hotels Corporation, which caters primarily to large corporate clients, has seen a notable increase in corporate clients. According to Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian, the company's corporate client base has grown 12% year-to-date through April, and total business travel spending has increased 6% year-over-year.…
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) takes batting practice before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on May 20, 2024 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Credit: Jayne Kamin-Onsair, USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Dodgers were finishing up a three-game home series against the Colorado Rockies and then had to prepare to embark on a road trip to the East Coast. This comes on the heels of a six-game series against the Cincinnati Reds and New York Mets that were played in tough conditions for the Dodgers, who despite the road hold a sizable lead in…
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Save money when sailing with Holland America Line this summer with sales of up to 40% off cruise fares, onboard credits and more. The cruise line's “Summer Sale Event” is offering big discounts on cruises worldwide ranging from four to 58 days, Holland America reported. Travel + LeisureThis sale is available on select departures from June to May 2025. To take advantage of the discount, travelers must book by June 28th. In addition to discounted cruise fares, the sale includes up to $100 in onboard credits per stateroom, 50% off deposits and a third and fourth guest free when staying…
Skift Take You can invite Romie, the generative AI assistant, into your trip-planning group chats – it remains to be seen whether she'll be a welcome guest. Elizabeth Casolo Expedia Group's generated AI travel assistant Romie will be available to join trip planning group chats. At the Skift Data + AI Summit on Tuesday, Expedia Group chief architect Rajesh Naidu spoke about the company's burgeoning AI tools and what they mean for travelers. For example, you can add Romie to your WhatsApp or iMessage messaging chats and it can provide personalized recommendations based on your texts or even rearrange your…