AG Boutique Journey, a new reference for event organization ina growing Italy

ROME – AG Boutique Journey, the DMC & Tour Operator of AG Group, the first Tourist Group in Italy in a position to satisfy in-house all forms of demand.

Driftwood Hospitality Management hits 70 hotels

NORTH PALM BEACH, FLA. – Driftwood Hospitality Management (DHM), a North Palm Beach-based hotel management company that operates 70 hotels throughout the United States and Costa Rica, recently surveyed its general managers, seeking to understand this year’s growing hospitality trends and the evolving needs of travelers.

Courtyard hotel opened in Lafayette, Louisiana

LAFAYETTE, LA – Courtyard by Marriott Lafayette South opened its doors in Lafayette, Louisiana. Featuring an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard’s latest contemporary room design, the new hotel provides flexibility and choices that allow guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience.

Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives and Cinnamon Bey Beruwala secure Green Globe recertifications

In recognition of their adherence to top eco-friendly strategies and global sustainability practices, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives and Cinnamon Bey Beruwala have once again received certifications from the prestigious Green Globe Initiative.

Ryanair Q1 profits fall 21% to 243m. euros due to lower fares, higher fuel & staff costs

Ryanair Holdings plc reported a 21% fall in Q1 profits to 243m. euros. A 6% decline in ave. fare was offset by strong ancillary revenues and 11% traffic growth to 42m guests. Costs rose 19% as our fuel bill increased 24% and Lauda costs were fully consolidated (but not in the prior year quarter).

Star Alliance and NEC Corporation sign partnership agreement

FRANKFURT, GERMANY - Star Alliance and NEC Corporation signed a partnership agreement to develop a biometric data-based identification platform that will significantly improve the travel experience for frequent flyer programme customers of Star Alliance member airlines.

Alitalia ‘Romes’ back to Milan Bergamo

Milan Bergamo Airport marks the double celebration of the welcome return of both Alitalia to its carrier roll call and Rome Fiumicino to the airport’s route network.

Best Western Premier #1 in guest satisfaction among upscale hotel chains

PHOENIX, ARIZONA – Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BWHR) celebrates its continued dedication to guest satisfaction, announcing that Best Western Premier has been named #1 in the upscale segment in the J.D. Power 2019 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study.

Fairfield by Marriott hotel now open in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE – The 110-room Fairfield by Marriott in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is now open with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 4229 West National Avenue, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Milwaukee Westwill operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by West Milwaukee Hotel LLCan affiliate of Jackson Street Holdings LLC and ICAP Development LLC, and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality of Plano, Texas.

HMSHost inks exclusive deal with Panera Bread to bring bakery-cafes to U.S. travelers

BETHESDA, MD. – Committed to providing travelers with more convenient, freshlyprepared, high-quality food choices, global restaurateur HMSHost announces an exclusive, multi-year, multi-unit development agreement with Panera Bread (Panera)

East Coast ski areas sweep 2019 best in Snow Awards, Powered by Liftopia

SAN FRANCISCO – The third annual Best in Snow Awards, Powered By Liftopia, have been unveiled, recognizing the top ski areas across North America. Liftopia – the largest online and mobile marketplace for lift tickets and mountain activities

SITA technology will transform the passenger experience at new Buenos Aires Ezeiza terminal

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – When the new departures terminal opens at Buenos Aires’ main airport in October, passengers will be able to check in and drop off their baggage in record time, without having to queue for an agent.

Top ten airlines generated $35.2 billion from ancillary revenue in 2018

DUBLIN, IRELAND & SHOREWOOD, WISCONSIN, USA - Every year IdeaWorksCompany searches for disclosures of financial results which qualify as ancillary revenue for airlines all over the globe.

BCD Travel announces new SVPs for global distribution strategy and its corporate travel management consultancy Advito

UTRECHT – Leading global business travel management company BCD Travel announced the promotion of Thane Jackson to Senior Vice President of Global Distribution Strategy, and Lesley O'Bryan to Senior Vice President of Advito. Both assume their new roles effective immediately.

Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts reduces sargassum by 95 Percent at Riviera Maya beaches

MIAMI, FL – Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts, the leading all-inclusive resort brand with properties in the Caribbean and Spain, has announced the brand’s Comprehensive Coastal Management Plan, implemented to re-establish the natural balance of local ecosystems in the areas which the brand operates,

Cvent unveils list of Top25 meeting destinations in Europe for 2019

LONDON – Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, has released its annual list of the Top Meeting Destinations for meetings and events in Europe.

Banyan Investment Group completes acquisition of three-hotel portfolio in Madison, Wis.

MADISON, WIS. - Banyan Investment Group, an Inc. 5000 recognized hotel investment and management company that acquires and manages select-service hotels in the United States, today announced that it completed the acquisition of a three-hotel portfolio of Marriott- and Hilton-branded hotels located in Madison, Wis.,

Frankfurt Airport opens seven new security control lanes in Extension Hall A

The German Federal Police (Bundespolizei) and airport operator Fraport AG have opened a new aviation security checkpoint at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Featuring seven control lanes, the additional checkpoint has been installed in a purpose-built extension to Concourse A at Terminal 1 – after only six months of construction.