Wyndham new hotels in Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar
DUBAI: Hotel group Wyndham is set to add new properties in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE this yr. Among the new additions will be the first Days Inn by Wyndham within the UAE in the second half of 2021 — offering more budget rooms in the city’s old Deira district. It also plans to […]
Qantas and Jetstar set to resume their operation between Australia and New Zealand
Qantas and Jetstar to operate up to 122 return flights per week across the Tasman Flights operating to all pre-COVID NZ destinations, two new routes added Qantas’ flexible booking policy extended with unlimited flight date changes Frequent flyers can use points on every seat on every Qantas and Jetstar flight for the first three days […]
Less Hassle, More to Explore: Marriott International Continues to Deliver on Consumer Desire for Enhanced Contactless Technology
Marriott International, Inc. on Monday announced the debut of a pilot program for contactless arrival kiosks at several select-service hotels, as well as the launch of a proof-of-concept for contactless grab-and-go marketplaces at two Fairfield by Marriott hotels. Both concepts build upon ongoing measures to boost traveler confidence while reinforcing the company’s Commitment to Clean initiative. Marriott’s […]
Singapore Airlines Picks Salesforce For Major Revamp Of Customer Case And Knowledgement Management System
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has selected Salesforce, the global leader in customer relationship management (CRM), to develop and implement a new customer case and knowledge management system for the Airline. This new system, 1Point, will be deployed across SIA’s contact centres and customer feedback handling units globally from late 2021. As a dynamic case management tool, […]
InterContinental to Hotel Continental: IHG Hotels & Resorts announces major Mornington Peninsula signing
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced that its luxury InterContinental brand will come to Sorrento in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula as part of the redevelopment of the Hotel Continental. It follows the signing of a management agreement with the Consortium behind the iconic Hotel Continental redevelopment on the state’s famed coastal strip. Hotel Continental, or the ‘Conti’ […]
JdV by Hyatt Brand Expands into Canada
CHICAGO – Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the continued expansion of the JdV by the Hyatt brand with The Anndore House join the brand and plans for The Walper Hotel to join the brand later this year. This milestone signifies the JdV by Hyatt brand’s intentional growth in a new market while offering experiences in places that matter most to […]
Super 8 Teams Up with Actor Oliver Hudson to Inspire Travelers to #JourneySafe
PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Super 8® by Wyndham, one of the world’s largest economy hotel brands, today unveiled the latest installment of its award-winning #JourneySafe campaign. Featuring the voice of actor, family man, and avid road-tripper Oliver Hudson, the reimagined, multi-channel campaign—best known for its use of iconic dashboard bobbleheads—takes a light-hearted, PSA-style approach to promote the continued […]
American Airlines announced More Quarantine-Free Travel and Pre-Flight COVID-19 Testing Options
FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines is further streamlining and helping customers travel with confidence when they are ready to fly. Through collaboration with airport authorities in Italy and coronavirus (COVID-19) testing partner GoHealth Urgent Care, American is leading the way in safe travel. “We’re proud to offer our customers additional options to ease travel as […]
Business travellers return to the skies in record numbers, Air New Zealand
New figures released by Air New Zealand show domestic business and corporate travel has defied global trends by returning to 90% of pre-COVID levels. Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer, Leanne Geraghty, says the airline has been blown away by the swift recovery, particularly since the last alert level change. “Our initial hopes were a return to […]
Japan Airlines Announces International Network Plan through September 30, 2021
Tokyo: Japan Airlines (JAL) announced partial revisions to its international flight frequency plans through September 30, 2021. Key highlights include: To increase scheduled service from Narita-Bangkok to five per week from the month of June to provide seamless connections for customers from North America. To increase service between Narita=Bengaluru to once per week from the […]
