Investors Prod Hotel Leaders on Climate Promises
Some green-eyed investors are adopting new tactics to coax hotel owners and operators to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions.
2022 Archives
Luxury Travel Subscription Service Inspirato Getting Into Corporate Incentives Market
Inspirato, the luxury travel subscription service that went public last year through a SPAC, reported a very strong Q1 2022 earnings topline, a 67% increase from its previous year quarter…
New York Airports Won’t Be Able to Overcharge Crazy Prices for Food and Drinks Anymore
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, the body that overlooks the three New York Area airports of LGA/JFK/EWR has come down hard high prices at its airports.…
The Evolution of Airline Loyalty With Delta Air Lines’ Loyalty VP
What comes next for travel loyalty?As travel returns, brand loyalty and retaining trust with long-standing customers is more important than ever. With an increased focus on the customer experience and…
Inside Six Flags’ Attempt to Reduce Visitors And Go Upscale
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park operator in U.S., has been attempting a business and guest experience turnaround under its new-ish CEO Selim Bassoul, who took over in Nov…
U.S. Airfares Have Highest One-Month Increase in History
From the Financial Times this morning:
Consumer Adoption of Buy-Now-Pay-Later In Travel Increasing Rapidly: Affirm’s Earnings
Affirm, the public buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) fintech company just reported its latest quarterly earnings, and some hint that BNPL is being rapidly adopted by the suppliers in travel AND increasing usage…
Vacasa Could Get Boost From Home Sales Softness
If they can't sell their homes, vacation rental owners tend to stay with their property managers. Making the proverbial lemonade out of lemons.
Did You Really Think We’d Stop Shaking Hands?
Humans are meant to be together, especially when it comes to conducting business. We yearn to see each other’s faces in person. And we want to touch and shake hands.
Tech Companies So Far Not Focused on Cutting Corp Travel Emissions — New Report
Campaigners have singled out Microsoft, Google, Facebook and a host of other technology and consultancy firms in a ranking of 230 companies. But this approach is a little backward-looking, with scores failing to include initiatives that will heavily impact business trips in the future.