Category - US travel

OYO Targets 250 New Hotels in USA in 2024

OYO has recently revealed a new partnership with Stripe aimed at enhancing the payment process for both customers and hotel owners in the US. This collaboration will offer hotel owners a convenient and flexible solution for in-person payments through Stripe Terminal at their establishments. OYO has also introduced a virtual front desk solution for its partner hotels in the United States. This self-check-in technology is seamlessly integrated with smart lock systems, enabling guests to access...

New Senior Executive at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa

Marozzi joined Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in January 2022 and previously held the position of director of memberships at Cabana Beach Club. Marozzi possesses a wealth of sales and marketing experience within the hospitality industry, making her an ideal candidate for the position. She has a strong background in working with private club organizations, including Invited (formerly ClubCorp) and Florida Yacht Club. Marozzi is a highly motivated sales professional with a proven track...

Choice Hotels International 68th Annual Convention in Las Vegas

The company is actively making strategic investments to secure its future and boost revenue for hotel owners and operators. With its exceptional Global Group Sales team, the company successfully generated nearly $100 million in additional Gross Room Revenue for hotels within the Choice system within a year of integrating the Radisson Americas global sales team in October 2022. Furthermore, Choice is revamping its Choice Privileges rewards program to create a more experiential and emotional...

TSA Picks CLEAR for Official TSA PreCheck Enrollment

CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker stated that the combination of TSA PreCheck with enrollment by CLEAR offers a quick and effective airport experience, emphasizing that this partnership will greatly benefit US travelers by providing them with additional enrollment locations, extended hours of operation, and various other advantages.

New GM at Residence Inn by Marriott Kenwood

Commonwealth Hotels made an announcement today regarding the appointment of Latrina Wright as the general manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott Kenwood. With more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Ms. Wright is well-equipped to take on her new position after serving as the general manager of the Residence Inn & Suites in Mason, Ohio. Ms. Wright, a seasoned leader in operations and sales, is tasked with supervising and carrying out the hotel and property operations...

2023 TSA Honorary Awards Recognizes Top Performers

The 2023 TSA Honorary Awards Ceremony, held at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on April 30, was a momentous occasion where the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) acknowledged its outstanding employees and teams. TSA Administrator David Pekoske expressed his deep appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the award recipients, recognizing their significant contributions to TSA's mission. Department of Homeland Security Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy...

Carnival Rolls Out New Planning Software Fleetwide

Carnival Corporation & plc has successfully concluded the fleetwide integration of LR OneOcean's EnviroManager+ software. This implementation represents the most thorough and data-intensive utilization of the LR OneOcean platform to date, establishing a new standard for maritime journey and environmental planning. The software is expected to improve passage planning efficiency and facilitate compliance with a wide range of environmental regulations at international, regional, national, and...

Why VisitBritain Had to Create a New Executive Position

The national tourism agency for Britain, VisitBritain, announced today that it has created a new executive position and named the person who will fill this post. Carl Walsh will be the new Senior Vice President, USA, based out of New York. It will be his job to spearhead initiatives across America and spur growth from the American market to Britain. His job will include collaborating in cross-government activities as well as the implementation of trade and communications strategies. The USA...

US summer travel: California might be fun but West Virginia maybe not so much

We all define “fun” a bit differently, and hopefully the place in which we live caters to our personal ideas of entertainment. That’s not always the case, though, which may drive people to live somewhere new or simply to travel to a destination to partake in some fun time. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

Why you no longer need an I-94 to travel to the US

Foreign visitors to the US arriving via air or sea no longer need to complete paper Customs and Border Protection Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record or Form I-94W Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure Record - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online

US leisure and hospitality sector gains 355K jobs in February

Even with the progress made with vaccinations, it is far from clear when travel demand will be able to rebound on its own Leisure and travel industry’s unemployment rate now stands at 13.5% The outlook will remain dire for travel businesses and workers without substantial policy assistance from Washington The U.S. Leisure & Hospitality sector […] - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News Online