The Travel Chapter

HOSPITALITY TRENDS

Prism Hotels & Resorts | December 15, 2021

Dallas-based Prism Hotels & Resorts, an award-winning, full-service hotel management, investment and advisory services company representing more than 48 properties across the country, has been acquired by Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading global hospitality company. The terms of the deal will not be disclosed. The announcement was made by Steve Van, President & CEO of Prism Hotels & Resorts and Aimbridge President & CEO Michael J. Deitemeyer. In addition to a strong...

AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS

Businesswire | September 22, 2022

JetBlue Travel Products, a subsidiary of JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU), announced the formation of Troupe, a free and collaborative group trip planning app. Whether organizing a family reunion, a bachelorette trip, or just gathering to reconnect with friends, Troupe relieves the stress that coordinating a group getaway can create. "Anyone who has organized a vacation with a group of friends or family knows that getting everyone to agree on details can take the fun out...

DESTINATION AND TOURISM

Business Journal | December 15, 2021

Denver is one of the top 10 most popular destinations by flight this holiday season, according to a new online travel agency survey. Among those planning to fly between Dec. 17 and Jan. 1, Denver is one of the most popular destinations — and one of the most affordable for booking hotels — according to a survey by RetailMeNot and Priceline. Denver ranks among other popular cities such as New York City, Orlando, Florida, and Las Vegas for flight destinatio...

COMMERCIAL TRAVEL

xo & sxsw | March 08, 2022

Leading private aviation provider XO, announced its partnership with South by Southwest®(SXSW®), the world-renowned conference and festival. Taking place on March 11 through Sunday, March 20 in Austin, Texas, SXSW attracts transformational thinkers, innovators, and doers who can now access XO for all their private aviation needs, including crowdfunded flights in and out of Austin. It's only fitting that XO's transformative platform, which leverages predictive analy...