Why a Mach 5 passenger plane is a crazy idea that might just work
Almost two decades since Concorde retired, interest around supersonic travel has been picking up pace, and several super-fast planes are under development…
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Why a Mach 5 passenger plane is a crazy idea that might just work
Almost two decades since Concorde retired, interest around supersonic travel has been picking up pace, and several super-fast planes are under development…
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Ryanair bans customers who claimed credit card refunds for flights they missed because of lockdown
Ryanair is refusing to carry passengers who were refunded by credit card companies for flights they did not take because of coronavirus lockdowns.
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IATA report: Uneven policies will hamper international travel rebound
An analysis published by IATA during its two-day general meeting here painted a bleak picture about the web of complexity that awaits international travelers.
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Real Estate Firm JLL Launches Short-term Rental Platform
Real estate services provider JLL is launching a short-term rental platform it’s positioning as a rival to giants in the space including Airbnb and Booking.com.
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Hotels Must Learn Lessons from Airlines to Bounce Back Stronger After Pandemic
Using interconnected technology platforms to drive the digital transformation of the industry and provide guests with increased choices and control over their stay will be the key to success.
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Holiday Inn brands take flight at European airport locations
IHG Hotels & Resorts has expanded the footprints of the Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts and Holiday Inn Express brands with a number of signings and openings at European airports.
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BRAZIL’S AZUL MAKES MOVE INTO ELECTRIC AIR TAXIS
Brazilian airline Azul has signed a $1 billion commercial and strategic alliance with Germany-based Lilium, a startup that makes electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jets to transport people and goods…
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The Porsche dynasty is taking on Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk in space
Porsche SE, the family holding company that controls Volkswagen Group, is the latest big investor to bet on space's crucial role in developing future technologies.
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Expedia down, Airbnb up for bookings for some hotels in Europe and Asia
With the volume of travel greatly reduced and marketing budgets slashed, hoteliers know it’s more important than ever to understand which distribution strategies are driving bookings.
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Positive outlook for the hospitality industry
The hotel industry's recovery is accelerating, overcoming the crisis. In the first half of 2021, the stocks of the major hotel groups have recovered and outgrown the indexes…
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LUFTHANSA MAKES CONTROVERSIAL INFLIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT CHANGE
Traditions. We love them almost as much as we hate them. Simultaneously holding us back and keeping us in check. Giving us a sense of identity but restricting us. Providing us with a foundation but one with holes in it…
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On sale: $125,000 balloon trips to the edge of space
If you're trying to avoid airborne viruses, heading to a near vacuum might not be the worst idea…
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Brand Finance: Hilton remains world’s most valuable brand
The total value of the top 50 most valuable hotel brands has decreased 33% year-on-year, down from $70.2 billion in 2020 to $47.4 billion in 2021, according to brand value consultancy Brand Finance.
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Airbnb reportedly pays tourist $7m after rape
Airbnb paid a tourist $7m (£5m) after she was allegedly raped at knifepoint at a rental property in New York City, according to media reports.
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United signs agreement to buy Boom Supersonic aircraft
United Airlines has signed an agreement with Boom Supersonic to purchase 15 of the firm’s Overture aircraft.
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EU Digital Covid Certificate launches in seven countries
Seven countries in the European Union have launched the EU Digital Covid Certificate, a month ahead of the deadline for its implementation.
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Awaze boosts rental portfolio through further acquisitions in Europe
Vacation rental group Awaze has acquired three new holiday home companies. The acquisition of Amberley House and Portscatho Holidays in the U.K…
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Boom Supersonic aims to fly 'anywhere in the world in four hours for $100'
The aviation industry is in crisis, there's a global push to cut carbon emissions, and many of us haven't stepped on a plane or hugged far-flung loved ones in more than a year. Reviving the supersonic dream that died with Concorde's retirement…
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