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COVID Lifestyle Changes Prove Fruitful For Some Travel Startups
December 29, 2021

The new omicron COVID-19 variant has not stopped Americans from vacationing, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday (Dec. 29), although they’re looking for more flexibility and have been being more careful. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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76% of Consumers Unlikely to Return to a Hotel, Attraction or Venue That Denies a...
December 27, 2021

Hospitality service providers’ cancellation and refund policies significantly impact consumers’ interest in using their services again. In fact, 76% of consumers “agree” or “strongly agree” they are unlikely to return to a hotel, attraction or venue that denied their request for a refund, while 74%...

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49% of Consumers Who Canceled Travel, Entertainment Reservations Got Refunds Via Chargebacks
December 20, 2021

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Managing Travel Cancellations, Chargebacks a Balance of Empathy and Digital Tech
December 20, 2021

With 44% of the U.S. adult population saying they’ll be making use of airplanes, hotels and attractions in the coming year, and after the thrashing the tourism sector took from the pandemic, travel brands are betting on great experiences to trigger a total travel rebound....

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Travel Platform Mondee May Go Public in $1B SPAC Merger
December 19, 2021

Mondee, which works on connecting travel agents with airlines, is on track to close a deal with a SPAC to go public at a value of around $1 billion, The Wall Street Journal writes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Senate Grills Airline Execs Over Refund Complaints and COVID Flight Cancellations
December 16, 2021

Airline cancellations are making news again as the omicron variant brings its own disruption, refueling a drama playing out over refunds that found major airline executives on Capitol Hill this week explaining policies and recovery snags that continue to frustrate millions of travelers. Get the...

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Marriott’s Promise to Divulge Resort Fees Up Front May Cause Payments Ripple Effect In Hotel...
December 15, 2021

Mysterious and much-maligned hotel “resort fees” and “amenities charges” may finally be on the run, after hospitality giant Marriott International recently became the first major hotel chain to commit to disclosing all such fees to guests upfront as part of the booking process. Get the...

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Travelers Take to the Skies this Holiday Season, But Is It Wheels up on Airline...
November 24, 2021

Airlines are now aloft in greater numbers than at any time since 2019, and airline earnings are showing remarkable recovery. Along with the good optics is the more bothersome question of the bottom line, and whether airlines are making money at this stage of the...

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NYC Hotels Facing Unhappy Holidays
November 24, 2021

This time of year is normally a happy one for New York City hoteliers, with international travelers flocking to experience the winter holidays in the Big Apple. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...