British Reporter — Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, and Airbnb, a leading online marketplace for lodging and experiences, today announced Airbnb Hosts in select markets will be able to access their earnings more quickly. Through Airbnb’s use of Visa Direct,
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BritishReporter — American Airlines is further streamlining and helping customers travel with confidence when they are ready to fly. Through collaboration with airport authorities in Italy and coronavirus (COVID-19) testing partner GoHealth Urgent Care, American is leading the way in safe travel.
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The FINANCIAL -- American Airlines welcomes the decision by the U.S. Department of Transportation to grant antitrust immunity to enable Aer Lingus to join the trans-Atlantic joint business between American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia and Finnair.
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The FINANCIAL -- Company Debuts Six New Brands in Japan, Underscoring Continued Strength of the Marriott International Portfolio. Marriott International, Inc. announced the expansion of its footprint in Japan with the debut of six of its hotel brands in the country in 2020. Newly
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The FINANCIAL -- As UNWTO officials notes, we are almost at the end of what has been the most challenging year in the history of tourism. Almost overnight, the pandemic brought global tourism to a complete standstill. Millions of people missed chances to explore
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The FINANCIAL -- The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is breaking fresh ground with a USD 12 million loan to Al Dau Al Haram for Hotel Operations for the regeneration of a brownfield site into a Hyatt Regency hotel, to promote
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The FINANCIAL -- Gaylord Hotels will be the first Marriott brand to offer new health protocols in January 2021. As part of ongoing steps to help instill confidence and provide exceptional experiences and solutions for meeting professionals and attendees, Marriott International has identified health
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The FINANCIAL -- Tourism-dependent countries have been particularly hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, as their economies have been adversely affected by global travel restrictions. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) recently approved a USD20-million financing to the Cook Islands—one of the world’s
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The FINANCIAL -- Multi-year agreement will bring U.S. customers rich rewards and flexibility offered by the airline’s newly revamped Aeroplan loyalty program. Chase, the largest co-brand card issuer, and Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline and a Star Alliance founding member, announced a strategic
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The FINANCIAL -- New Alila, Hyatt Centric, and Thompson Hotels properties represent Hyatt’s commitment to growing with intent in key markets. Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced mindful growth of the Alila, Hyatt Centric and Thompson Hotels brands with nearly 20 new hotels that have
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