Meet Spotnana: The Next-Gen Travel Infrastructure Behind Avenir
Our partners at Spotnana are building new modern infrastructure for the trillion-dollar travel industry, which relies heavily on technology and data structures that were developed several decades ago. Read More
How Tech-Driven Innovation Can Improve the Traveler Experience
81% report that business travel is worthwhile in achieving their goals. Beyond helping to surpass company milestones, innovation is also vital to continue fostering positive business traveler experiences. Read More
Air Canada To Resume Ottawa-London Flights Next Year
OpenJaw — Air Canada will resume flights between YOW and LHR next March, with four weekly flights on AC Dreamliners. Read More
Singapore Airlines to Suspend Houston Service
Business Travel News — Singapore Airlines on April 1, 2025, will suspend flights between Manchester, U.K., and Houston, which was its only route to the Texas city, adding that it will continue to fly between Singapore and Manchester five times weekly. Read More
American Airlines Adds Quebec City-Charlotte for Fall
Open Jaw — In a move that Air Canada will surely take note of, American Airlines is adding flights between QC and Charlotte from now until 02NOV, 2024. AA already flies YQB to PHL and ORD. Read More
Delta to Expand Corp. Priority Benefits to Latam
Business Travel News — Delta Air Lines “beginning this month” will expand its Corporate Priority benefits package to joint-venture partner Latam, available to travelers at organizations with corporate sales agreements with the carrier. Read More
Qatar Airways Is Launching a Highly Anticipated New Qsuite Business Seat—Here’s a Sneak Peek
Afar Magazine — The airline provided a first glance at images and mock-ups of a new business-class offering that is sure to impress. Read More
What Delta Is Doing to Make Things Right After the Great Meltdown
Insider Travel Report — Delta is falling on its sword and working to make things right for those customers impacted by the outage and resulting operational disruption. Read More
Turkish Airlines Is Rolling Out a Fancy New Business-Class Cabin. Here’s What to Know.
Afar Magazine — Learn everything about the new Crystal Business Class suites. Read More
Alaska-Hawaiian Airline Merger Deadline Extended
TravelPulse — The wait will have to wait. The Department of Justice has received an extension for its deadline to make a decision on the merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The original deadline was Monday, August 4. It is now Thursday, August 15. Read More
Everything You Need to Know About Lufthansa Allegris’ New Business Class Cabins
Afar Magazine — The long-awaited Allegris is finally here and with it five different business-class seating options to fulfill every traveler’s needs. Read More
Southwest to Add Assigned Seating, Premium Cabin
Business Travel News — Southwest Airlines in 2025 will end its decades-old open-seating policy and debut premium seating with extra legroom, the company announced as part of a series of notices of service and structure changes. Read More
TSA Liquid Limits on Air Travelers Likely To Remain in Place Until 2040
Travel Pulse — The Transportation Security Administration said a scanner able to detect liquids up to two liters will not be implemented until at least 2040, largely due to the volume of passengers. Read More
Australians to be Eligible for U.S. Global Entry Next Year
Business Travel News — Australia is joining the U.S. Global Entry program next year, enabling Australian citizens to access expedited immigration and customs clearance when arriving in the United States. Read More
Apple’s TSA-Approved Digital IDs Are Live in 5 States
The Points Guy — The days of fumbling around for your driver’s license at the security checkpoint are coming to an end. Read More
The Secret Way to Bypass Security Lines at Some of Europe’s Busiest Airports
Afar Magazine — There’s no TSA PreCheck in Europe but at select Europe airports, travelers can head to the front of the security line, free of charge. Here’s how. Read More
Government Travel Warnings & Alerts
U.S. Department of State — Information on current government issued travel warnings and alerts. Read More
Radisson Introduces the Radisson Brand to Austria
Radisson Hotels — With the grand opening of Radisson Hotel Graz, Radisson Hotel Group introduces its upscale Radisson brand to Austria. Read More
IHG Invests in Texas Portfolio
Business Travel News — IHG is expanding significantly in Texas, adding 14 new properties in 2024 across Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and other cities to meet the rising demand in business travel and hospitality. Read More
Virgin Hotels Opens London Property
Business Travel News Europe — Virgin Hotels London Shoreditch officially opened its doors, marking the brand’s debut in the UK capital. Read More
Delta to Roll Out Free WiFi on International Flights
TravelPulse — Delta’s regional routes will follow a similar process and will come online over the course of 2025. Read More
Why Do You Have to Claim and Recheck Your Bag for a Connecting International Flight in the USA?
Afar Magazine — If you’ve ever wondered why you have to collect and recheck your suitcase after landing in the United States, we sought out some answers. Read More
What Really Happens if You Don’t Switch Your Phone to “Airplane Mode” In-Flight
Afar Magazine — Air travelers are required to turn off cell service during a flight. But what does airplane mode do? Read More
Two Huge New Airport Lounges Are Now Open at SFO. Here’s What to Expect.
Afar Magazine — The Alaska Lounge and the Club SFO—the airport’s first Priority Pass-accessible lounge—are packed with amenities that nod to NorCal. Read More
The Real Reason You Can’t Retrieve Your Phone if It Falls Between Your Airplane Seat
Fodors — It’s for your own safety. Read More
How Safe Is Hotel Wi-Fi Really?
Afar Magazine — Here’s what you need to know to use hotel Wi-Fi safely. Read More
Double-digit Revenue Growth Projected for Global Trade Show Industry in 2024
Trade Show News Network — The global exhibition industry is on track to achieve record revenues this year, according to UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry’s latest Global Exhibition Barometer flagship industry report. Read More
Predictive AI for Attendee Acquisition and Engagement
PCMA.org — A discussion at a recent Lippman Connects’ Attendee Acquisition Roundtable around how to use predictive AI to strategically grow your base of potential registrants got participants’ wheels turning. Read More
How To Create High-Converting Event Sponsorship Levels
10Times Blog — The goal is to develop packages that appeal to a wide range of potential sponsors while delivering value to both them and your event. Read More
Top Tips to Increase Event Attendance
Northstar Meetings Group — Boosting attendance requires a multipronged approach. This free guide provides insider strategies from industry professionals to help you design a program that hits all the high notes: a great destination, exciting speakers, helpful content and more. Read More
New Meeting Venues in North Carolina
Northstar Meetings Group — Local updates include a $387 million expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center, as well as a new 550-room Omni Hotel that will be built across the street. Read More