Americas

OYO Hotels & Homes is opening the doors to its hotels and offering free stays to doctors, nurses and other medical first responders who are helping in the fight against Coronavirus…

Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) announced the appointment of Jim Alderman as chief executive officer for the Americas. Alderman will be based in the company’s US. headquarters in Minnetonka…

The global hospitality community has never seen anything like what has occurred over the past week. The mandated shut downs and social distancing has forced many to close their doors.

Delta Air Lines expects its second-quarter revenue to fall by USD 10 billion, representing an 80% reduction compared with a year earlier, the company said, as the coronavirus hurts…

In times of crisis, we must hold onto what we love the most and travel media is our driving passion. We strive to maintain standards and improve our ability to deliver news and essential…

The Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) announced re-scheduled dates for Incentive Summit Europe (ISE) and Incentive Summit Americas (ISA) following the postponement of both…

It takes four years of knowing someone before they can be considered a ‘best’ friend, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 Americans found the average respondent needs to go…

Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BWHR) is helping its loyalty members retain their elite status with Best Western Rewards (BWR) as the Coronavirus continues to impact global travel…

Following the success of YOTEL in cities including New York, Boston and San Francisco, the disruptive hospitality brand will bring its smart design and technology to the nation’s capital…

Trip.com Group, has announced that it will donate one million surgical masks to help combat the spread of COVID-19.  As of today, and led by the company's co-founder and chairman,James…

Airbnb is searching for the world’s wildest home ideas – and has launched a USD 1 million fund to make them a reality. The Unique Airbnb Fund is the company’s first-ever USD 1 million…

Senior members from Ottawa Tourism and Outaouais Tourism in Canada will visit the UK and Ireland from 30 March to 1 April to promote their region’s tourism offerings and highlight how…

The St. Kitts Tourism Authority has launched an hour-long slow TV video of the country’s iconic Scenic Railway, to help Brits to de-stress while on their commute to work. The idea…

First patient has received COVID-19 vaccine as part of the clinical trial for possible cure of the pandemic.

CWT, business-to-business-for-employees (B2B4E) travel management platform has introduced web-based flight booking capabilities to its global B2B4E travel management platform, myCWT.…

After the World Health Organisation announced COVID-19 as a pandemic and cases rise to an unstoppable rate, more countries go into lockdown.

The Worldwide Travel Report also revealed a 10% rise in family bookings for 2020, and an 8% rise in family bookings which include three generations of a family travelling together.

The European Travel Commission (ETC), European Tourism Association (ETOA), United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) and European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations…

Zane Kerby, president and CEO of the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA), has issued a statement in response to the state department advisory that US citizens, particularly those…

Seattle-based small ship cruise operator Windstar Cruises announced the company will temporarily suspend operations worldwide for cruises embarking 14 March through 30 April 2020 due to…

Airbnb is making adjustments to its refund policy in an attempt to balance the needs of hosts and guests on its home-sharing site amid the global coronavirus outbreak that has severely…