Tropical storm Debby causes nearly 2,000 flight cancellations, cruise changes
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As Tropical Storm Debby approached Florida, nearly 2,000 US flights were canceled, and about 6,300 were delayed by Sunday evening. Airlines provided weather-related complimentary waivers to passengers. Meanwhile, several cruise lines have had to change in-progress and future sailings due to the storm.
Full Story: USA Today (8/4), National Public Radio (8/5)
Boeing has announced that former Rockwell Collins CEO Robert "Kelly" Ortberg will succeed Dave Calhoun as CEO, effective Aug. 8. "Kelly is an experienced leader who is deeply respected in the aerospace industry, with a well-earned reputation for building strong teams and running complex engineering and manufacturing companies," said Boeing Chairman Steven Mollenkopf.
Full Story: CNBC (7/31) Wyndham Hotels & Resorts extended its partnership with Sabre Hospitality, using the SynXis Central Reservation System to manage operations. Sabre recently migrated over 5,000 Wyndham properties to the SynXis Property Hub nearly a year ahead of schedule. Full Story: Hotel Management online (7/31)
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Orlando's Camping World Stadium will host the NFL Pro Bowl Games again in 2025, following a successful event in 2024. The Pro Bowl, which returned to Orlando after two years in Las Vegas, saw high attendance and positive feedback for its flag football format. Full Story: Orlando Sentinel (Fla.) (tiered subscription model) (8/1)  | (Bloomberg/Getty Images) |
Booking Holdings saw a 7% increase in room nights booked in Q2, totaling 287 million, largely due to recent tech upgrades that include its push to add flights and attractions to the platform as well as AI advancements. CEO Glenn Fogel noted a 20% annual growth over two years, indicating strong market demand. Gross travel bookings reached $41.4 billion, with revenue up 7% to $5.9 billion. Full Story: PYMNTS (8/1)
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American Airlines is partnering with Audible to allow passengers to listen to more than 240 hours of audiobooks, podcasts and audio dramas. "With over 1,500 free content pieces already, the new Audible library will give customers even more entertainment options to choose from, creating a unique experience for each journey," said Raphael Girardoni, American's managing director of customer experience, product and design. Full Story: Inside Radio (8/1) Amidst rising global temperatures, Scottsdale, Ariz., has launched the "It's that hot!" campaign to attract tourists by embracing its extreme summer heat and offering air conditioning. The campaign features activities designed for heat relief, such as nighttime mini golf and poolside movies. Full Story: The Washington Post (8/4) |
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National Wellness Month is recognized in August, offering travelers a range of health-focused activities at destinations including Wild Rice Retreat in Wisconsin, Martinique New York on Broadway, Park Hyatt Beaver Creek in Colorado, The Peninsula Beverly Hills, La Concha Resort in Puerto Rico, and Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Florida. The destinations provide activities such as yoga, hiking, spa treatments and nutritional guidance. Full Story: Forbes (tiered subscription model) (8/2) |
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The UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality in Las Vegas has been given a $1 million donation from Marco Benvenuti, a 2002 graduate and founder of hospitality revenue management software company Duetto. The gift will establish an endowment that will fund special projects, professional development and travel for hospitality students. Full Story: Hotel Business (tiered subscription model) (7/29) |
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